ZTE Axon 30 teaser reveals an auxiliary sensor with Trinity triple camera setup

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Apr 2, 2021

ZTE is gearing up for the launch of its Axon 30 series of flagship smartphones. Now, the company shared a new promotional image poster, which teases an auxiliary image sensor along with the Trinity Triple camera system on the rear.

For those unaware, the Trinity triple camera setup is basically the name for the Axon 30 Pro’s rear camera module. All three sensors are high end shooters that feature 64 megapixel sensors. In other words, the camera system has a sum total of close to 200 megapixels on the rear. Looking at the promotional image poster, one can observe that the new camera system has four sensors on the rear.

While the three prominent lenses are the Trinity Triple camera system, the fourth sensor appears to be an auxiliary sensor for support. Unfortunately, the function of this sensor is currently unknown, although, it is likely to be a macro or black and white lens, or something else that supplements the primary triple cameras. However, this is just speculation so take it with a pinch of salt and we will have to wait for an official company announcement or additional teasers to know for sure.

At the moment, the company has yet to reveal an announcement or launch date for its upcoming premium grade handset lineup. But, we had reported on a possible 30th April 2021 launch date. Finer details regarding the device are also unknown, but it is likely to feature top notch hardware like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

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Xiaomi was the largest Chinese smartphone brand globally in February 2021: Counterpoint

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 2, 2021

Ever since Huawei’s US ban was instated, fellow Chinese smartphone makers have been trying their best to fill the former’s void around the world. As a result, OPPO became the largest smartphone brand in China in January 2021. Now, a new report reveals that Xiaomi was the largest Chinese smartphone brand globally in February 2021.

According to Counterpoint Research (via ITHome), Xiaomi’s worldwide market share hit 13% in the month of February. This achievement made the company the largest Chinese smartphone brand globally and the world’s third-largest smartphone brand.

The first two positions were acquired by none other than Samsung and Apple with 20% and 17% market shares respectively. Whereas, Huawei’s global market share dropped to 4%.

Unfortunately, we don’t have access to the data of other brands as this information seems to have come from Counterpoint Research’s premium monthly tracker service.

Anyway, this achievement of Xiaomi was already reported by Strategy Analytics a few days back. The research firm even predicts Xiaomi to emerge as the world’s third-largest smartphone brand overall in 2021.

Xiaomi has always known for affordable handsets. But since the Huawei ban, the company has been slowly bringing its most premium offerings outside China. Currently, the firm sells almost all of its high-end phones in Europe where Huawei once had a stronghold. In fact, it has even started releasing those expensive smartphones in price-sensitive markets like India as well.

TSMC Exec calls US and Europe fab expansion plans ‘economically unrealistic’

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Apr 2, 2021

TSMC Chairman, Mark Liu, has called the plans of the US and Europe to expand their semiconductor fab capacity as “economically unrealistic,” since these plans are being carried out to meet their own needs.

The senior official of the world’s largest contract chip maker believes that if the entire semiconductor supply chain moved to the US and Europe, or if these regions plan on expanding their capacities, it would lead to the creation of a large amount of “non-profitable capacity.” He further added that the current shortage of foundry capacity across the globe is not normal, but the current capacity of the foundry industry overall should manage to satisfy any demand in normal times.

Furthermore, the executive said that the coronavirus pandemic is what fueled the sudden surge in demands for various products, which led to various companies rushing to raise semiconductor stocks. The situation is also worsened by the US-China trade frictions that have created uncertainty and changes to the supply chain. This also arrives amid the rising demand within the AI and 5G sectors, as per a DigiTimes report.

Liu stated that TSMC has sufficient resources at the moment to meet the demand for such AI and 5G applications. Additionally, it also aware to not overbook its customers. Although, this is to be expected as the market is suffering from a period of uncertainty. The official believes that the chip maker is well experienced in differentiating its orders between those that are urgent and those that are only for extra inventory.

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Tecno Spark 7 leaked render emerge, tipped to launch next week

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Apr 2, 2021

The Helio G70 chipset-powered Tecno Spark 6 was made official in India in September 2020. Fresh information shared by GSMArena reveals that the company will be announcing the successor edition called the Tecno Spark 7 in India in the coming week. The publication has also shared an image of the phone that it received from a reliable source.

As it can be seen in the leaked image, the Tecno Spark 7 has a teardrop notch display. The back panel of the Spark 7 has a textured design and a large-sized Spark branding. The right edge of the phone features a volume rocker and a power key.

The predecessor model sported a round-shaped camera module. The poster does not reveal the rear camera design of the Spark 7. Its bottom edge has a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB port, and a microphone hole. A fingerprint scanner could be available on the backside of the smartphone.

The handset will be available in three colors such as Green, Black, and Blue. There is no word on the configurations of the front and rear cameras of the phone. However, it is now known that both cameras will support timelapse with a 15x to 5400x speed range. It will offer videography features like timelapse videos, video bokeh, and slow-motion video recording.

The Spark 7 is expected to house a 7,000mAh battery, but it is not clear whether it will carry support for fast charging. The other details of the phone are under wraps. Also, there is no word on the pricing of the device. Hopefully, the company may confirm the arrival of the Spark 7 in the next few days.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 sales in the US twice as high compared to S20 within first 6 weeks

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Apr 2, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series smartphone has seen strong initial sales in the US and has outperformed its predecessor, the Galaxy S20 series. Now, a new report has revealed that the base Galaxy S21 sales have doubled over the Galaxy S20 within the first six weeks of launch.

As per a CounterpointResearch report, there were various reasons for the latest versions seeing better sales across the different models. This includes the fact that the base model started from a lower price tag of 799 US Dollars and even had strong support from US based carriers. Furthermore, the coronavirus pandemic had also hampered the initial launch phases of the Galaxy S20 series last year, which also helped boost S21 series sales in the following year.

Notably, there was also a change in the model mix and their sales, as per Counterpoint’s US Research Analyst Maurice Klaehne. The researcher noted that “There has been a significant change compared to last year in terms of the model mix, with one-third of S21 Series sales coming from the base model S21. Lower cost coupled with trade-in offers that essentially make the S21 device free, is helping increase demand for these ‘entry-level’ flagships.”

He further added that “Samsung also got the camera configuration on the base model right, giving it three on the rear to match up with the deluxe S21 Plus.” The report also found that most customers did not mind the plastic back, while the lack of a charging brick in the box was only a ‘mild annoyance’ to some customers and was not a deal breaker overall.

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HUAWEI Band 6 leaks in its entirety ahead of official launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 2, 2021

Earlier in March, a report stated that HUAWEI Band 6 will be launched in April by skipping the number ‘5’. Now, ahead of its official announcement, the design and the primary specs of this fitness tracker have leaked via promotional material on Weibo.

A well-known Chinese leakster who goes by the name of @看山的叔叔 on Weibo shared the promotional material of the unreleased HUAWEI Band 6. According to that, the upcoming fitness tracker from Huawei will be nothing but a rebranded HONOR Band 6.

The images shared by the leaker reveals that the HUAWEI Band 6 will sport a 1.47-inch AMOLED display with narrow bezels and lift-to-wake function support. The screen is said to be 1.5 times larger than the one found on the older HUAWEI Band 4.

The fitness tracker will feature an 18g lightweight body and a silicone strap that is comfortable to wear in every weather. Further, the company claims up to two weeks (14 days) battery life on a full charge and up to 2 days battery life on a 5-minute charge. The tracker will charge via a magnetic charger and will be available in four colors (Black, Orange, Green, Pink).

Talking about features, the HUAWEI Band 6 will support 96 sports modes, including Kung Fu. It will also have NFC for transportation passes and mobile payments. Like most fitness trackers, it will also come with features like camera shutter control and call & message alerts to name a few.

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Last but not least, apart from blood oxygen level monitoring, the forthcoming Huawei fitness tracker will also support HUAWEI TruSeen™ 4.0 24-hour heart-rate monitoring, HUAWEI TruSleep™ 2.0 sleep monitoring, and HUAWEI TruRelax™ 2.0 stress monitoring.

That said, as of now, it is not known how much this product will cost and when it will be officially announced in China. Lastly, just like the HONOR Band 6, we can also expect the HUAWEI Band 6 to debut in global markets.

Huawei to launch its first desktop monitor on April 14, features 23.8 inch FHD IPS panel

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Apr 2, 2021

Earlier today (2nd April 2021), the Huawei Business Group announced that it is gearing up for the launch of the company’s first desktop monitor. The new monitor is simply dubbed as the Huawei Display 23.8″.

The launch of the new monitor is a step in the company’s initiative to invest and venture into a new product category to diversify its electronic product portfolio. This is also a part of the Chinese tech giant’s ‘1+8+N’ strategy. The new monitor features a near bezel less display, similar to the ones seen in laptop offerings from the company. The brand says that it features its ‘FullView DNA’ and is launching in the UK, France, Germany, Malaysia, Thailand, and The Philippines.

The company’s first desktop monitor arrives with a sleek and seamless unibody design, surrounded by three narrow bezels that measure in at just 5.7mm. This enables the display to have a 90 percent screen to body ratio on the Huawei Display 23.8″. The monitor will be compatible with PCs, laptops, and even mobile devices as well. The panel supports IPS and features an FHD (1920x1080px) resolution. It boasts 72 percent NTSC color gamut, and a contrast ratio of 1000:1 with a 178 degrees wide viewing angle.

Furthermore, the new monitor also arrives with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and Flicker Free certification for better protection of the users’ eyes. The company states that through all of these features, the monitor aims to offer premium picture quality. The Huawei Display 23.8″ will be available from the company’s official store from 14th April 2021 and is priced at £149.99 (roughly $207). Pre orders have already begun and will last till April 13, with a MateDock 2 also being offered in the pre orders along with a £30 (roughly $42) discount as well.

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Apple iPhone SE 2022 to feature 4.7 inch LCD panel, 2023 model to sport 6.1 inch punch hole display: Leak

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Apr 2, 2021

A new tip has revealed certain details regarding future Apple iPhone SE models. As per a new tweet, the 2022 iPhone SE model would feature a 4.7 inch LCD screen, while the 2023 version will reportedly arrive with a 6.1 inch punch hole display.

Apple LCD iPhone leak, we now hear the next LCD iPhone SE will remain at 4.7" in 2022. Some rumors that it may have 5G with Sub-6 GHz as well. Also hearing about a 6.1" version in 2023 with punch hole rather than a notch.

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) April 1, 2021

According to Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) on Twitter, a new leak has revealed that the Cupertino based giant retain the 4.7 inch LCD panel for the iPhone SE model in 2022. He further added that recent rumors have also pointed at the next year’s model being 5G enabled. At the moment, 5G networking is only supported in the latest iPhone 12 series of smartphones, but the 2022 iPhone SE might arrive with 5G support, along with sub-6GHz as well.

Apart from just the 2022 version, Ross Young also mentioned details regarding the 2023 version of the iPhone SE as well. Apparently, it has also been rumored that the 2023 iPhone SE series will have a 6.1 inch variant. Furthermore, this version would also feature a punch hole selfie camera on the display, rather than the usual notch, which is usually found on the top of every smartphone for a while now. Notably, the device featuring a 6.1 inch display is also in line with a report we had covered previously.

Unfortunately, these are all the details shared in the tweet and we do not have much to go on as of right now. Keep in mind, this is also an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now, and stay tuned as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding the matter.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Indian pricing to start from over 70,000 INR ($955): Report

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Sean

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Apr 2, 2021

Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of its latest flagship the Mi 11 Ultra in India, which will be released in India on the 23rd of April 2021. While the pricing details hadn’t officially been revealed, a new report believes that the high end model will start from 70,000 INR (roughly 955 US Dollars).

For those unaware, the Mi 11 Ultra from the Chinese tech giant was launched along with the Mi 11i, Mi 11 Pro, and the Mi 11 Lite 5G in China earlier this week. Shortly after this announcement, the Mi 11 Ultra also received a global launch, which arrived with top notch specifications and features. Now, a person close to the matter revealed the supposed starting price of the device to Gadgets360, with a price tag of 70,000 INR (roughly 955 US Dollars).

If the tip is true, the premium grade handset will be the most expensive smartphone from the company to ever launch in the Indian market. The region is one of Xiaomi’s most important markets after it saw explosive growth since its first arrival back in June 2014. Notably, the sources familiar with the information also revealed that the company will not be producing the Mi 11 Ultra locally initially. This would also lead to the company having to bear to import duties on its devices.

The Mi 11 Ultra was launched in China for a price of 5,999 Yuan (roughy 67,000 INR or about 915 US Dollars) for its 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage configuration. So, the price is not a lot higher than its home market. At this price point, Xiaomi clearly aims to compete with contenders like Samsung Galaxy S21 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. While mid range and budget devices from the company are generally well received in the nation, its flagship lineup does not see similar success. So, we will have to wait and see how the latest model performs.

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vivo X60t launched in China with MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 2, 2021

A couple of days back, images and entire specs of vivo X60t leaked. The leak revealed this handset to be exactly the same as the regular vivo X60 with a different chipset, just like the recently released vivo S7t and vivo S7. Now, this phone has quietly launched in China as an offline exclusive model.

vivo X60t Specifications and Features

The newly launched vivo X60t features a similar design and specs as the standard vivo X60 except for the chipset. Unlike the original model, the new one comes powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC instead of a Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC.

Also, it is only sold in a single 8GB + 128GB (UFS 3.1) storage variant and is only available in two colors (Huacai, Force). For comparison, the regular vivo X60 not only comes in three storage configurations but also three colors.

Apart from the above-mentioned dissimilarities, the new vivo X60t with model number V2085A sports the exact same set of specs as the normal vivo X60. Hence, it flaunts a 6.56-inch FHD+ (2376 x 1080 pixels) centered punch hole AMOLED display with a 19.8:9 aspect ratio, 6000000:1 contrast ratio, 92.76% screen-to-body ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR10/HDR10+ certifications.

The device includes a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP primary sensor with OIS, a 13MP sensor with a 2x telephoto lens, and a 13MP sensor with a 120˚ ultra-wide-angle lens. The main highlight of this setup is that they feature Zeiss optics and tuning. As for selfies and video calls, the phone comes with a 32MP sensor on the front punch hole.

On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and GNSS (BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS). It also has all the essential sensors, such as an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, gyroscope, and color temperature sensor. But unfortunately, the smartphone lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack and a MicroSD card slot.

Last but not least, the vivo X60t runs OriginOS based on Android 11 and is backed by a 4,300mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

vivo X60t Price and Availability

The vivo X60t is priced at ¥3,498 ($533) in China. It is already on sale in the country. Unlike the other vivo X60 series smartphone, this model is exclusive to offline channels.

As of now, there’s no information on vivo X60t’s availability outside mainland China.

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G bags BIS certification; coming soon to India?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 2, 2021

Last month, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 smartphones in India. In Europe, the company is selling the 5G edition of the Galaxy A52. Fresh information reveals that the A52 5G has received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This BIS listing suggests that the Galaxy A52 5G may soon land in India.

The BIS certification only mentions the SM-A526B/DS model number and has no information on its specs. However, all the details of the A52 5G are known since it has already gone official in Europe.

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G specifications and features

The Galaxy A52 5G has a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED screen with an Infinity-O punch-hole design. It offers a 20:9 aspect ratio, a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint reader. It offers One UI 3.1 based Android 11OS out of the experience.

The Snapdragon 750G chipset is present under the hood of the device. In Europe, the handset is available in two versions such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The handset features a microSD card slot for more storage.

Galaxy M62 5G A52 5G — Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

The Galaxy A52 5G has a 32-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and video calls. The rear camera setup of the handset has a 64-megapixel primary camera with OIS support, a 12-megapixel ultrawide snapper, a 5-megapixel depth sensor, and a 5-megapixel macro camera.

The Galaxy A52 5G has a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 25W fast charging. The handset offers other features like stereo speakers, IP67 certified chassis, and a 3.5mm audio jack. In Europe, the Galaxy A52 5G starts at €429 (~Rs 37,000).

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OnePlus 9 Pro teardown video from iFixit reveals difficult repairs

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Sean

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Apr 2, 2021

iFixit has just shared a new teardown video of a smartphone. The new video is for the OnePlus 9 Pro, which apparently could be difficult to repair and receives a 4 out of 10 score on the repairability scale.

In the video, iFixit details the breakdown process that was quite similar to the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which also did not offer an outstanding repairability process. Just to get to the battery, the expert had to deal with various cables before they could disconnect the battery. The rear panel is also glued on with an adhesive to make it air tight.

Although, the device does have a slight edge over the Galaxy S21 Ultra as it offers two handy pull tabs on its two batteries, which makes them easier to remove. Furthermore, the OnePlus 9 Pro’s quad camera system can only be removed when the batteries are taken out. Thus, for the most part, the device’s repairability does not change in comparison to its predecessor the OnePlus 8 Pro.

iFixit concluded the teardown by saying that “Its easily removable battery and relatively modular construction are always great to see, but its glued-on rear panel is a barrier to entry and repair making matters worse. Its display requires a lot of disassembly to access and will be a pain to remove if it breaks, thanks to tenacious adhesive and curved edges.” Hence, the latest flagship from the Chinese tech giant has received a score of 4 out of 10 on the YouTuber’s repairability list, which is one point higher than the Galaxy S21 Ultra and on par with the base Galaxy S21.

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Xiaomi Youpin crowdfunds the Viomi Smart Yuba with 6 different functions

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 2, 2021

Xiaomi has launched the Viomi Smart Yuba under crowdfunding on the Youpin platform. The product carries a crowdfunding price of 599 yuan (~$91). The Yuba is a bathroom heater with a swing blower that distributes the warm air. But this model isn’t just a heater as it comes with up to six different functions.

The Viomi Smart Yuba is 60 cm long, 30 cm wide, and only 8.5 cm thick. The blower provides a uniform 3D air supply to avoid the discomfort of direct warm air. If the user desires, the heating temperature can be increased and the air output as well. The blower can distribute the hot air within a wide angle of 80°-130° range.

In addition, you can also adjust the temperature between 20°C and 35°C through the wireless remote control switch. The Yuba has a 2488W power rating and uses a PTC ceramic heater that heats up quickly and evenly. The PTC heats up immediately it is turned on. While heating, its powerful dual-core dual motors can also ventilate the room in order to avoid sultry and poor breathing, thus creating a healthy bathing environment.

Viomi Smart Yuba packs a large 20.8-inch LED lighting that is capable of adequately illuminating a 10-square metres bathroom. The device also comes with a smaller night light that won’t dazzle the eyes at night or disturb the sleep of users.

In terms of safety, double reinforced insulation is used, no grounding is required, and the degree of safety is high, which can eliminate hidden dangers of leakage and make bathing more secure.

Apart from heating up the bathroom, the Yuba can also ventilate the room, deliver air at room temperature, act as a blower to dry clothes, and also as a source of lighting. The device aso comes with support for MIJIA app meaning it can be controlled from a smartphone or other connected smart home devices.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 6 now on sale in China; pricing starts at 229 yuan ($35)

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Apr 2, 2021

A few days ago, along with its new Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra flagship smartphones, Xiaomi had also launched the Mi Band 6 smart fitness band in China. The same device has been announced for the global markets as Mi Smart Band 6.

Today, the Xiaomi Mi Band 6 officially goes on sale in China. The standard variant is priced at 229 yuan, which is about $35 while the other variant that comes with NFC support is priced at 279 yuan, roughly $43.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 6 features a 1.56-inch AMOLED display with a 2.5D curved glass and a screen resolution of 152×486 pixels, 326 PPI, and up to 450 nits brightness. Xiaomi says that the display is about 50 percent larger than the predecessor.

It supports more than 130 watch faces and over 60 watch faces in the global model. It also allows users to customize watch faces with their personal photos. Similar to its predecessor, it also has support for animated watch faces.

Being a fitness tracker, it has support for up to 30 exercise modes and can auto-detect some like Outdoor running, walking, treadmill running, outdoor cycling, rowing, and elliptical training. The Mi Band 6 also supports 24×7 heart rate monitoring (PPG) and SpO2 (Blood Oxygen measurement).

It can also track sleep and gather data about Sleep breathing quality, REM, and nap time periods. Other tracking options include Breath exercise, Stress monitoring, Female health tracking, and PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence).

The NFC version, which is limited to China only, has supports for features like tap-and-pay, among others. It also comes with Xiao AI assistant built-in, which is also limited to China. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity and has 5ATM water-resistant ratings.

The wearable band is powered by a 125mAh LiPo battery that is promised to offer a battery life of up to 14 days. It is being offered in six color options — Black, Orange, Yellow, Olive, Ivory, and Blue.

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Lenovo Legion 2 Pro to feature a 6.92-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate support

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 2, 2021

Lenovo will be announcing the Legion 2 Pro gaming smartphone in China on April 8. Today, the company took to Weibo to confirm the display size and the supported refresh rate.

Lenovo has confirmed that the Legion 2 Pro smartphone will be sporting a massive 6.92-inch display. In comparison, the original Legion Pro from last year featured a smaller 6.55-inch AMOLED display. While the company has increased the screen size, the refresh rate remains at 144Hz like the predecessor model.

Lenovo China Mobile Business Department General Manager Chen Jin confirmed that the device is equipped with a Samsung AMOLED E4 display and it offers a notch-less design. He added that Legion 2 Pro has a fully symmetrical screen, which offers the fastest refresh rate and lowest latency in the industry.

Yesterday, the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro smartphone was spotted at the Master Lu benchmarks. The listing revealed that its screen offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixel and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio.

The Lenovo Legion 2 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset. Master Lu revealed that the device will come in three variants such as 12 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. It will come preloaded with Android 11 OS.

The Legion 2 Pro is expected to come with a side-mounted camera for shooting selfies. It may feature dual USB-C ports and offer support up to 110W fast charging. Lastly, it will come with a dual-turbo cooling fan. The other details of the phone are under the wraps.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra generates 1.2 billion yuan within a minute in first sale

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Apr 2, 2021

A few days ago, Xiaomi officially launched its much-awaited high-end smartphones — Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra. Recently, the devices went on sale for the first time and now the company has revealed some details about that.

Xiaomi claims that the combined sales of both the phones — Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro generated 1.2 billion yuan ($182.85 million) that too within just one minute. The company has also said that all the variants of Mi 11 Ultra are now out of stock.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra comes with a four curved 6.8-inch E4 AMOLED screen on the front with QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s also Gorilla Glass Victus protection and the screen comes with Dolby Vision support.

There’s also a secondary display at the back that allows users to take high-resolution selfies from its rear cameras. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM.

On the back, there’s a triple camera module with a Samsung GN2 50MP primary shooter, paired with a 48MP Sony IMX586 Ultra Wide and TeleMacro lens. On the front side, there’s a 20MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

In the software department, it runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box along with the company’s MIUI on top. As for the battery, the Mi 11 Ultra features a 5000mAh capacity battery with 67W wired and wireless charging.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro

The smartphone features a 6.81-inch curved Samsung E4 AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The 10bit display also has Dolby Vision, a first for a Xiaomi phone. It offers a maximum brightness of 1700 nits and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. There is a phase-changing cooling system that helps to keep the device cool.

In the camera department, there’s a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN2 super sensor with a 1/1.12″ sensor size. There’s also an 8MP f/3.4 periscope zoom lens and a 13MP f/2.4 ultrawide angle camera. It also comes with a 20MP front snapper for taking selfies.

There is also NFC, an IR blaster, Wi-Fi 6E, and an IP68 rating which is also a first for a Xiaomi phone. The Mi 11 Pro runs MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box. It is powered by a 5000mAh battery which supports 67W wired and 67W wireless fast charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

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ZTE may unveil the Axon 30 series on April 30, now releasing daily pre-launch teasers

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 2, 2021

Still reeling from the robust reception that greeted the launch of the S30 series on March 31, ZTE is about to pull another marketing stunt. The company has started teasing the launch of yet another smartphone series and it plans to release a teaser daily for the next 30 days. This time around, it is the Axon 30 series which is expected to include the Axon 30, Axon 30 Pro, and Axon 30 Pro+.

ZTE Mobile phone division has now disclosed on its official Weibo page that it will continue releasing daily teasers about the Axon 30 series until April 30. Although the company is yet to officially announce the launch date, we expect the device to be announced on April 30. In another light, if the new series doesn’t go official on April 30, ZTE may reveal the launch date on that day.

However, there is a strong possibility of the Axon 30 series getting unveiled on April 30. Earlier on, noted tipster @Digital Chat Station had disclosed that the new series will be released in April. The tipster has always been known for his accurate tips.

As far as we know, ZTE Axon 30 Pro will pack Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888 chip. The device is said to feature Visionox’s under-screen front camera display panel and a built-in 4500mAh battery with 55W or 65W fast charging support. The display will have a refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 360Hz.

The first teaser from ZTE suggests the Axon 30 series will come with a powerful triple camera setup that the company says could be ”the industry’s strongest three-main photography system”.

The phone is also expected to pack a 44MP front under-screen camera, dual speakers, linear motor and will run on the new MyOS custom ROM.

The Axon 30 Pro+ version is also expected to pack a Snapdragon 888 chip but there is no information about the base model. We expect more details to emerge in the coming days.

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Casio G-Squad Pro GSW-H1000 is the first G-Shock watch running WearOS

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 2, 2021

Apple is rumoured as planning to launch a rugged version of the Apple Watch but before it does, that segment is gradually getting lots of entrants. Casio, best known for its G-Shock series of rugged watches has launched the first G-Shock smartwatch and it runs on Google’s Android WearOS. The smartwatch dubbed Casio G-Squad Pro GSW-H1000 is also the first G-Shock watch that packs a colour display.

The Casio GSW-H1000 retains the design language of the G-Shock watches. It is also designed to be rugged and durable with titanium back. The body is also made from durable materials that deliver shock resistance as well as water resistance up to a depth of 200 meters.

The watch is equipped with a 1.2-inch dual-layer display with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels. The display combines a monochrome always-on LCD display which shows the time always, with a color LCD panel that can show notifications, maps, sensor data, and other information.

Further, the GSW-H1000 comes equipped with several sensors such as a built-in GPS, altitude, barometric pressure, compass bearing sensor, optical heart rate sensor, and others.

On the software side, there is Casio’s app onboard which supports 24 indoor workout options and 15 activities including running, road biking, and swimming, as well as other extreme sports such as surfing and snowboarding. There are also other features enabled by WearOS such as smartphone notifications, Google Assistant access, and several apps.

The battery life isn’t really great on the Casio GSW-1000. A full charge can last for just 1.5 days with the color display. However, there is a Multi timepiece mode that extends the battery to a month but you’ll have to sacrifice the colour display.

The Casio G-Squad Pro GSW-H1000 carries a price tag of $699 in the US or £599 in the UK. The smartwatch will be available in red, black, and blue colors and will start shipping in mid-May.

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Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition with 90Hz display, 64MP triple cameras, Dimensity 1000+, and 4,500mAh battery launched

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 2, 2021

Realme announced the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro smartphone back in September 2020 in China. Today, the company silently unveiled a new X7 series phone called the Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition. The new smartphone features a curved edge display with a high refresh rate support, a 64-mgeapixel triple camera system, a decent chipset, and a big battery with fast charging support.

Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition specifications and features

The Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition measures 7.8mm in thickness and it weighs 170 grams. It is fitted with a 6.55-inch AMOLED panel that supports a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, 1200nits brightness, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The punch-hole display offers a Full HD+ resolution of 92.1 percent.

For selfies, the Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear camera setup of the phone has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 119-degree FOV, and 2-megapixel a macro camera with a 4cm focal length.

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The 7nm Dimensity 1000+ chipset, which fueled the X7 Pro is present under the hood of the X7 Pro Extreme Edition. The phone ships with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The phone boots to Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS.

For heat dissipation, the X7 Pro Extreme Edition has a VC liquid cooling technology. It is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging, which can fully charge it in just 35 minutes.

Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition pricing and availability

The Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB are priced at 2,299 Yuan (~$350) and 2,599 Yuan (~$396), respectively. It comes in two colors such as Castle Sky and Black Clever Forest. The handset is listed for reservations on retailer platforms like Realme China’s online store, JD.com, Tmall, and Suning.

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Huawei Sound wireless speaker, co-developed with Devialet, launched for £199

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Jeet

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Apr 2, 2021

Huawei partners with Leica for the cameras on its premium smartphones. Similarly, the company has partnered with French audiophiles Devialet for its speakers, resulting in last year’s Huawei Sound X.

Now, the China-based company has launched Huawei Sound, which is smaller than the Sound X in size but packs a four-speaker acoustic design and also offers a 360-degree ‘surround’ sound experience.

The speaker packs three full-range 5W drivers and a 4-inch 40W woofer. With Devialet’s Push-Push configuration, two passive radiators reinforce each other to counteract back wave vibrations and reduce distortion.

As per Huawei’s claims, the high-volume sessions at up to 90dB should offer distortion-less sound. It also supports several different sound settings which can be accessed through the Huawei AI Life app, including spatial sound.

It comes with Bluetooth LDAC for hi-res audio and auxiliary connections are included. It also supports a tap-to-transfer feature for sending from phone to speaker in an instant. However, the company has removed the voice assistant, so this is not a smart speaker in a traditional sense. This means that users can’t control playback with voice commands and the device can’t be used to control smart home devices.

The Huawei Sound is now available for purchase in the UK for a price of £199. Those who buy the device by 13th April will get £50 off as an early bird offer. With this launch in the UK, the Huawei Sound is now available in over 15 countries across the globe including China, Australia, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Spain, and Turkey.

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