The OnePlus 9 series’ launch is just around the corner. The latest flagship lineup from the company is expected to launch within the first half of this month, but a new report suggests that the series will be launched by 23rd March 2021.
As per known tipster Mukul Sharma (@StuffListings) on Twitter, the OnePlus 9 lineup might be unveiled on the 23rd of this month. This goes against previous reports and indications from the Chinese tech giant, which is expected to announce the new smartphones on 8th March 2021. In other words, this appears to be just speculation at the moment. So take this report with a pinch of salt for now.
Talking about the upcoming series, the company is expected to launch three new models within the OnePlus 9 series, including the base version, a Pro variant, and another new addition, which will either be called the OnePlus 9r or 9E. The third variant might even be called the OnePlus 9 Lite. Unfortunately, the official name is still currently unknown and we will have to wait for an official company announcement to know for sure.
In terms of specs, the Pro is expected to arrive with a 6.7 inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a Snapdragon 888 processor that is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The ‘Lite’ variant, on the other hand, may feature a Snapdragon 865 chipset, along with 1080p 90Hz display, a 64MP primary camera sensor with an 8MP ultra wide, 5,000mAh battery, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. So, stay tuned for more updates regarding the upcoming flagship lineup and its launch, which we will be covering as well.
A couple of days ago, we reported that the South Korean giant Samsung is gearing up to launch a new Galaxy M12 smartphone in the Indian market. Now, the device has been listed on Amazon India.
The list of the Samsung Galaxy M12 on Amazon India indicates that the smartphone will be available for purchase exclusive through the eCommerce giant. It also confirms that the device will be launched on 11th March.
Samsung Galaxy M12
The new Samsung Galaxy M12 features a 6.5-inch PLS TFT LCD display panel that offers a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, and there’s an Infinity-V notch on top. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Samsung Exynos 850 8nm chipset.
As for the memory configuration, it comes in three variants — 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB/128GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the storage up to 1TB.
In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back which consists of a 48MP primary sensor, 1 5MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front side, there’s an 8MP sensor for taking selfies and video calling.
The phone is running the latest Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own One UI 3.0 on top. It is powered by a 6,000mAh battery and comes with support for 15W fast charging technology.
Blackview recently unveiled a new rugged smartphone – BV 6600 featuring a massive 8580 mAh battery. Apart from the usual bulgy rugged designs, the Blackview BV6600 offers a slim and beautiful body. It offers needed durability from the usual drops and provides top-level water resistance. The device is now retailing for $129.99 inclusive of a 25% discount until a short span of time.
Blackview BV6600 packs some exciting specifications while carrying an 8580 mAh battery which outsmarts other rugged smartphones. The battery can trade-off 792 hours of standby time and 430 hours of 4G/WiFi time. The presence of dual electric cores technology enables safer use of the device.
It has fared quite well against the iPhone 12 Pro Max in the ultimate battery test. Moreover, you can watch the BV6600 unboxing video below to know the device in a better way.
Blackview BV6600 is far better than a normal device as it is manufactured to resist water, drops, shock and daily rough usage. It packs a sophisticated design and technique to offer such durability. The thickened rubber corner is attached to the metal frame via screws to offer a sturdy and robust design.
It can bring you peace of mind as the user need not worry about the battery while on extensive outdoor usage. Moreover, it offers a reverse charging feature that allows other devices to get charged.
Underwater photography is not a luxury nowadays, the Blackview BV6600 waterproof design can enable you to capture beautiful snaps underwater. A special Underwater mode shifts the camera controls to the hardware keys making it easy to capture snaps underwater.
Blackview BV6600 is available at the special price of $129.99. The discounted price will continue till March 14 PST. You can head over to the official website to know more.
Xiaomi recently launched the Mi 11 flagship smartphone as the first device in the world to come powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. Now, the company is gearing up to launch a Pro variant of the same.
Now, an image of the protective case of the upcoming Mi 11 Pro has leaked online which reveals the back camera design of the smartphone. From the image, it looks like the company is continuing with the design of Mi 11.
There is a rectangular triple-camera setup on the back of the phone, with the camera module placed in the top-left corner. The main sensor has a circular cutout but the sensor below it has a square-shaped cutout, which hints at a periscope telephoto lens.
If the previous leaks are to be believed, then the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro will come with Samsung ISOCELL GN2 50-megapixel camera sensor and 1/1.12-inch ultra-large bottom which is currently the industry’s largest image sensor.
The phone is also expected to have support for 120x zoom. Thanks to the ISOCELL GN2 sensor, the smartphone is believed to offer an improved night photography performance, which could be among the best so far.
It is expected to feature a 6.81-inch 2K quad-curved display with 3200 x 1440 pixels screen resolution, support for 120Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate. The company has touted it to be the most expensive smartphone display.
While the company has not yet confirmed the launch date of this Mi 11 Pro smartphone, reports indicate that it will be made official later this month. In that case, we expect the company to reveal the launch date and start teasing its features in a few days.
Apple has a big lineup of devices ready to get launched this year and among them, it is believed that the company will launch the iPad Pro 2021 this month. Now, a new report has surfaced online, shedding light on its performance capabilities.
The upcoming Apple iPad Pro 2021 is expected to be powered by the Apple A14 chipset which powers the company’s new iPhone 12 series. The chipset, made using the 5nm process, will be a major improvement over the A12Z Bionic powering current iPad Pro.
Now, Mark Gurman claims (via PhoneArena) that the new iPad Pro will exceed the expectations in terms of performance with the A14 chipset. The report suggests that the device will be as powerful as the M1-powered Apple Mac devices.
In terms of design, the upcoming iPad Pro is expected to look similar to the current models. But, there’s a possibility that the device may be a bit thicker if the company opts to offer a Mini-LED display with improved brightness and better contrast ratios.
It is also being said that the upcoming tablet will come with support for 5G connectivity with Sub-6GHz and mmWave networks. Along with this, we are also expecting better camera performance.
As noted above, the new Apple iPad Pro 2021 is expected to go official this month but so far, there’s no such confirmation or indication from the Cupertino-based giant.
Today, Vivo rolled a promo video of the Vivo S9 5G smartphone that is slated to launch on March 3 in China. The design of the Vivo S9 5G was revealed last week through its official renders. Today’s promo video teases the handset in real and confirms some of its key features.
The short video reveals that the Vivo S9 5G has a wider notch on the display like the predecessor Vivo S7 5G smartphone. The notch houses a dual selfie camera system. The company confirmed last week that it includes a 44-megapixel lens as the primary selfie camera.
The backside of the Vivo S9 5G has a rectangle-shaped module for its triple camera system. Leaks have claimed that it includes a 64-megapixel main camera. The promo video confirms that the Vivo S9 5G is powered by the Dimensity 1100 chipset and UFS 3.1 storage.
Speaking of Dimensity 1100, the handset has appeared with the chipset and 12 GB of RAM on Geekbench. The handset can be seen running on Android 11 OS. In the single-core test, the handset scored 860 points and it recorded a score of 3532 in the multi-core test.
Other leaks have revealed that the Vivo S9 5G will sport an AMOLED screen that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. The device could be housing a 4,100mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
The Vivo S9e 5G is also going to launch with Vivo S9 5G on Wednesday. The company has confirmed that the device will sport a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Past reports have revealed that the Vivo S9e has specs like Dimensity 820 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and a 4,100mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
Today, OPPO released an official poster through its Weibo handle that it will be launching the OPPO Find X3 series will be made official on March 11 in China. The poster has a silhouette of the camera bump of the Find X3 series. As leaked renders have revealed, the Find X3 Pro is equipped with a peculiar quad-camera module.
The OPPO Find X3 series launch date poster has no information on its specifications. It is now up for registration through the OPPO China website. Past reports have revealed that the Find X3 series includes two smartphones such as Find X3 and Find X3 Pro.
The Find X3 series also includes the Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite. These are rebadged versions of the OPPO Reno5 Pro+ 5G and Reno5 5G that went official in China in December 2020. The Chinese manufacture may hold a separate unveiling event in Europe later this month to unleash the Find X3 series globally.
A 4,500mAh battery may power the Find X3 Pro and it may carry support for 65W SuperVOOC fast charging and 30W AirVOOC wireless charging. Its rear camera setup may include a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera, a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel ultrawide snapper, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 3-megapixel macro lens with 25x zoom support.
A teaser of the OPPO F19 series has appeared on Amazon India. It states that the existence of two F19 models such as the OPPO F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5G. OPO is likely to confirm its launch date later this week. Meanwhile, Sudhanshu Ambhore shared the key specifications of both smartphones based on the information that appeared from retail sources.
OPPO F19 Pro specifications (Rumored)
The OPPO F19 Pro is expected to house a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. The FHD+ display could be coming with an in-screen fingerprint reader. It may feature a front camera of 16-megapixel. The rear camera system of the device may feature a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth helper.
The Helio P95 chipset by MediaTek could power the OPPO F19 Pro. It could be housing a 4,310mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. Its 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version may cost around Rs 20,000 (~$271) in India.
OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G specifications (Rumored)
The OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G is also expected to come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED FHD+ punch-hole display with an in-screen fingerprint reader. It may house a 32-megapixel front-facing camera and a triple-camera system featuring a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
The F19 Pro+ 5G could be driven by the Dimensity 800U chipset. The handset may house a 4,500mAh battery that may support 30W fast charging. It may come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and may cost around Rs 25,000 (~$339). At present, there is no information available on the specifications of the vanilla OPPO F19 handset.
Last year, Microsoft finally launched its first dual-screen device, dubbed Microsoft Surface Duo and is now available for purchase in the United States and Europe. The device received mix reviews but the company is on its way to launch its successor.
As per the latest report, Microsoft is working on the Surface Duo 2 and it is revealed that it will come with support for 5G connectivity as well as improved camera performance. It appears that the product is codenamed “Zeta.”
Microsoft Surface Duo
The report also suggests that the upcoming Surface Duo 2’s camera will use machine learning and artificial intelligence to offer new camera experience that will significantly improve image processing.
The Microsoft Surface Duo, even though launched in 2020, comes powered by the older Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. So, for the upcoming device, we expect the company to adopt the latest chipset and offer top-of-the-line features.
While information about the next-generation Surface Duo is surfacing online, it remains to be seen when the company is planning to launch the device. Given that the current model is rolling out to more regions now, it seems unlikely that Microsoft is planning to launch the second-generation device this year.
Last week was packed full of announcements such as a new foldable smartphone from Huawei, a new Redmi flagship killer, and a brand new PUBG game, among other announcements. If you were too busy, here is your chance to catch up on the important bits.
Huawei Mate X2 – a new fold, literally
Huawei announced the Mate X2, its third foldable smartphone. The new device brings a new folding design – inward fold rather than outward fold. The change in design means the Mate X2 is now more like a Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, but a better and refined one if we are being honest.
You get two displays, each with a 90Hz refresh rate. The larger screen which unfolds into an 8-inch tablet has no cut-outs for a camera, so if you want to take a selfie, you either fold the device to use the front-facing cameras or flip the phone backward (unfolded state) to use the rear cameras. The Mate X2 also has a Kirin 9000 processor and 55W fast charging.
Fans of the battle royale game, PUBG, will be getting a new installment that is set in the future. PUBG: New State, as it is called, will feature new game mechanics, new weapons, and a new location when it arrives later this year for iOS and Android.
Samsung has a new camera sensor
Samsung announced a new 50MP camera, the ISOCELL GN2, which is expected to appear in some flagships this year. The new camera has the largest sensor of any smartphone camera, an advanced autofocus feature, and more. It is already being mass-produced, so we should see it in a commercial device soon.
New Motorola smartwatches coming later this year
Motorola no longer makes smartwatches but a company called eBuyNow has been given the license to do so using the American company’s name. In 2019, they launched a new Moto 360 smartwatch, and this year they are planning to announce three new models one of which has a square dial and another which will arrive as the Moto G Smartwatch.
HP gets serious about gaming with HyperX acquisition
HP announced last week that it is acquiring HyperX, a gaming brand owned by Kingston Technologies. The deal will cost $425 million and is expected to be completed later this year.
The Redmi Note 10 series is launching on March 4 in India. However, it appears a launch in other countries won’t be far off. There have been numerous leaks about the upcoming phones in addition to official details, however, the most recent info about the Redmi Note 10 falls under the former.
New images have surfaced on the web and they are of the global version of the Redmi Note 10. These images also confirm some key specs of the upcoming phone. Posted on Facebook by Xiaomi Leaks Ph, the photos are of an unboxed unit and a sticker on the phone lists these key specifications.
The Redmi Note 10 will have a 6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay. The hole for the front-facing camera is in the center as you can see. If you have been wondering what processor will power the phone, the image reveals that it is the Snapdragon 678. This is a 4G processor that was announced by Qualcomm in December last year. The chip is an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 675 that is inside the 2019 Redmi Note 7 Pro.
Redmi has put a 5000mAh battery inside the phone. This is just a tiny bit smaller battery than the 5020mAh battery inside the Redmi Note 9. However, you get 33W fast charging which should allow you to refill it faster compared to the 18W supported by its predecessor.
The Redmi Note 10 will have 48MP quad cameras. Along with the 48MP primary rear camera, it is revealed that there is also an ultrawide angle camera and a macro camera.
While the sticker on the phone didn’t say, the Redmi Note 10 is expected to run MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out of the box.
Smartwatches have grown to become very important tools for health, fitness, and several other activities. Their versatility is being enhanced with new releases that fit in smoothly with other devices like Samsung’s proposed AR glasses.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
In a bid to extend the relevance and functionality of the Samsung Galaxy Watch and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Samsung will be introducing new updates to the firmware of these smart wearables to incorporate several features that were originally in the latest smartwatch from Samsung, the Galaxy Watch 3.
The delightful Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 comes loaded with several new features like blood pressure reading, heartbeat measuring functionality for ECG, and others.
Users of the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Watch Active in South Korea and the United States are reported to have started seeing the updates, while it is expected to subsequently be seen in other parts of the world.
The new updates, for now, shall be via TizenHelp, and provides several additions to the two smartwatches, from improvements on the notification process to allow image notifications, and image prompts for messages. The updates would also improve the conversational experience with the inclusion, layout and recording and vital measurements functionalities that are essentially meant to extend the lifespan of both the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Watch Active by a few more years.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Rose Gold variant
The updates will come with respective firmware versions of R810XXU1FUB6, for the Galaxy Watch and R500XXUF1UB5 for the Galaxy Watch Active.
The move to seemingly retool the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Watch Active could be seen as a reflection of Samsung’s policy to continue to make previous models still relevant by this massive update. The owners of these smart wearables will always be the better for it.
Last week, Redmi announced the Redmi K40 series. The new series includes two pro models – the Redmi K40 Pro and the Redmi K40 Pro+. These two devices differ with respect to their camera configuration and nothing else. This is a different approach from last year’s series which had a Redmi K30 Pro and a Redmi K30 Zoom that not only differed with respect to cameras but also in other cameras.
Just as said above, the Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+ differ only with respect to their camera configuration. The former has a 64MP primary rear camera while the latter has a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor with a 7P lens as its primary rear camera.
For this week’s poll, we want to know which of the two phones you prefer. Is it the Redmi K40 Pro and its 64MP sensor or do you prefer having the 108MP sensor in the Redmi K40 Pro+? So please take the poll and also let us know what you think about Redmi’s decision to only differentiate these two phones with their cameras.
For the keen observers, Android users of the Google Chrome browser may have noticed the new tabs group feature that was recently activated on Google Android. The new feature gives a very nice overview of all open tabs and groups tabs together to enhance the compactness and appeal of the overall tab layout.
Now, the new tabs group feature will now be available on Google Chrome for desktop. This comes after a series of rigorous and extensive trials of the feature. The tabs group feature on the desktop version of Google Chrome will prove to be an invaluable tool to quickly organize a user’s browsing activities for enhanced productivity. It would help the user to declutter the environment without necessarily closing tabs which may still be needed.
There are indications that users of the Google Chrome browser for Android will soon be able to see and activate the Follow button feature on Google Chrome for Android. It enables the Chrome desktop or ChromeOS user to create new groups by right-clicking the selected tab. You can add some spice to the layout by giving it a color and name before creating the group. In addition, you can select multiple tabs by pressing shift while clicking the left mouse button.
As should be expected, while some users have welcomed the new functionality with aplomb, some have expressed skepticism on the utility of the new tab group feature to help declutter and enhance productivity. Some see it as tokenistic, as anyone can easily declutter his workspace by closing tabs no longer needed, rather than going through the tab group feature.
As more users of Google Chrome embrace the tab group feature across all platforms, its utility will be revealed. For now, we await further developments.
It looks like Qualcomm gave life to a new niche of handsets after releasing the Snapdragon 870. We are talking about very affordable flagship killers powered by this chipset, which is actually an upgrade of the Snapdragon 865+ released in 2020. It is not the best chipset by Qualcomm, but it is still a flagship SoC with 5G connectivity and delivers amazing performance. The most affordable devices launched with this chipset are the Redmi K40 by Xiaomi and the Motorola Edge S. Which one is the best and which has the highest value for money? This comparison is here to give you the answer.
Xiaomi Redmi K40 vs Motorola Edge S
Xiaomi Redmi K40
Motorola Edge S
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm, 196 grams
168.4 x 74 x 9.7 mm, 215 g
DISPLAY
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2
20 MP front camera
Quad 64 + 16 + 2 MP + TOF 3D, f/1.7
Dual 16 + 8 MP front camera
BATTERY
4520 mAh, fast charging 33W
5000 mAh, fast charging 20W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
Despite they are actually affordable flagships, both Redmi K40 and Motorola Edge S come with an attractive design. The camera module is not invasive, the screen-to-body ratio is high and the display has a punch hole design. According to Motorola, the Edge S is splash resistant, while Redmi K40 does not provide any protection against water, at least officially. On the other hand, the Redmi K40 is thinner and lighter thanks to its smaller battery, and smaller display. If you want a device that fits better in a pocket and is easier to use with one hand, then Redmi K40 is actually a better choice. But the protection against water offered by the Motorola Edge S is an important added value.
Display
If we consider the displays, the Redmi K40 wins and you should choose it without thinking twice if you are looking for the best image quality. The Redmi K40 has a Super AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification, as well as a very high 1300 nits peak brightness. It is almost a flagship display if we consider the color reproduction, the refresh rate, and the brightness. The Motorola Edge S has a midrange-class IPS display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and HDR10 certification, as well as a lower 560 nits typical brightness. Despite the Redmi K40 has an AMOLED display, both the phones feature a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
As mentioned in the intro, Redmi K40 and Motorola Edge S are fueled by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform by Qualcomm. The SoC is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of fast UFS 3.1 native storage. In terms of the hardware department, it is essentially a draw. When it comes to the software, you get a user interface close to stock Android with the Motorola Edge S and a highly-customized MIUI with the Redmi K40. Both the phones run Android 11 out of the box. Note that Motorola Edge S has expandable storage thanks to a micro SD slot, while Redmi K40 does not.
Camera
The Motorola Edge S has a superior rear camera to the Redmi K40. It is composed of a 64 MP main sensor with an f/1.7 focal aperture, a 16 MP ultrawide sensor with a 121 degrees FOV, a 2 MP depth sensor, and an additional TOF 3D sensor. Even the front camera department is better: it consists of a 16 MP main sensor and a secondary 8 MP ultrawide lens.
The Motorola Edge S packs a bigger battery with a 5000 mAh capacity, while you get just 4520 mAh with the Redmi K40. The Redmi K40 has smaller dimensions thanks to its smaller battery, but the Motorola Edge S provides a longer battery life. On the other hand, the Redmi K40 charges faster with its 33W fast charging technology, while Motorola Edge S stops at 20W.
Price
The starting price of the Motorola Edge S is €250/$302, while Redmi K40 starts from €280/$338. Those €30 do not make the difference. What does are the cameras and the displays. If you want a better display quality, then go for the Redmi K40. But if you need a better camera phone, then Motorola Edge S is actually better. I would actually choose the K40 because despite the Edge S has a better camera department, it remains a mid-range camera phone.
The OnePlus 9 series is expected to launch this month. Rumors have reported that there will be three models – the Oneplus 9 Pro, the OnePlus 9, and a third model whose name is unconfirmed but has been referred to as OnePlus 9E, OnePlus 9 Lite, and OnePlus 9R. A new leak has surfaced that reveals key specifications of the OnePlus 9 Pro.
OnePlus didn’t launch a OnePlus 8T Pro last year, so big changes are expected for the OnePlus 9 Pro. Based on this new leak, we can confirm that these changes are there, at least in the camera department.
The source of the leak is the greek publication, Techmaniacs.gr, and they have shared screenshots of the About Phone section and camera app which contain a bunch of details.
OnePlus 9 Pro About Phone
OnePlus 9 Pro camera app screenshot
OnePlus 9 Pro camera app screenshot
As seen in the first image, the OnePlus 9 Pro will have a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a Snapdragon 888 processor that is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Of course, there is no support for storage expansion. If you want that, you will have to look to OnePlus’s Nord lineup.
The image also shows that the OnePlus 9 Pro will have four rear cameras – a 48MP + 50MP + 8MP + 2MP. The screenshot doesn’t say the specification of the front camera but from the image of the phone, we can see it will have a single front-facing camera. It is also revealed that the OnePlus 9 Pro will run Android 11 out of the box.
The other two images show that the camera app has been redesigned. The settings menu can now be accessed from the top and not the bottom as it is on current models. The redesigned settings menu for video will allow users to switch between frame rates, resolutions, and aspect ratios.
If you look closely, you will see that the screenshot shows that the OnePlus 9 Pro supports 8K video recording at 30 frames per second and 4K video recording at 120 frames per second.
There are still a number of details we do not know but we expect more details
India is an important market for a lot of technology companies, so it is no surprise that it is usually one of the early destinations when a company is expanding to new markets. The latest company to extend its roots in the country is Carl Pei’s Nothing and this week, it appointed who will head its Indian division.
The new appointee is Manu Sharman, an ex-Samsung VP. Mr. Sharma will take on the role of General Manager of Nothing India according to a report by the Times of India. He will also hold the title of Vice President of the company. Prior to his move to Nothing, he was the head of product strategy at Samsung up until December 2020.
Carl Pei is reported to have said that Mr. Sharma’s track record and experience will play a pivotal role in Nothing’s growth in India. His responsibilities will include setting up the India office, overseeing the region’s product strategy, marketing, and sales.
Thanks Carl @getpeid. Excited to be part of Nothing’s journey. Your vision is inspiring and I am confident that Nothing will have a meaningful impact on the consumer technology market in India and around the world. #nothing@nothinghttps://t.co/8xVV2lHFAy
Nothing has announced that it will launch its first product, a pair of earbuds, this summer. Following the appointment, we can expect it and future Nothing products to launch in India. However, it remains to be seen if these products will be locally made or imported into the country.
If you are wondering what is going on at Honor, then we have got some news for you. A new leak has revealed info about what the Chinese manufacturer has planned for this year. Some of the details confirm what we have heard before from other sources while the rest are new.
According to the Weibo leaker that goes by Digital Chat Station, Honor is planning to release new mid-range and entry-level phones soon. We don’t know which models are planned but we expect the Honor 11, Honor11x, and their variants to launch this year. We also presume the entry model phone may be a successor to the Honor 9A which should launch as the Honor 10A.
The leaker also revealed that the next flagship from the manufacturer which should launch as the Honor 40 will come with a new processor and will be announced in May or June. He adds that one of the main selling points of the Honor 40 will be its camera performance. This is because a lot of Huawei’s big advancements in camera technology are now owned by Honor.
Last but not the least, the source confirms that the Honor Magic foldable phone is coming (later) along with a flagship tablet. We have heard reports that the Magic series will return this year and that the new model will be a foldable phone. This is a big deal as Honor is yet to launch a foldable phone while its former parent company, Huawei, has announced three. The Honor tablet should be the successor to the Honor V6 from last year.
Honor definitely has a lot of interesting devices planned for this year and we look forward to their launch most especially its first foldable phone.
Earlier, we discussed IDP.Generic virus, which was detected by the third-party Antivirus software installed on your PC. In some cases, those are false-positive threats. We had provided different kinds of solutions to fix the same. Another threat that is shown by the third-part Antivirus software is the FileRepMalware threat. If you guys remember, AVG and Avast detected those, and the same is being repeated here too. These types of third-party software often identify these types of files. With this article, we will discuss the authenticity of these viruses. We will also include different solutions for fixing the same.
Note: GizmoChina is not endorsing the use of pirated software, we are just publishing the facts for the users who often get a virus warning.
What is the FileRepMalware virus identified by third-party apps?
The AntiVirus software that detects these viruses, like FileRepMalware, are mostly from some cracked software and apps like KMSpico. If you don’t know what KMSpico is, it helps you activate your Windows 10 and Microsoft Office. As of now, there are no reports from users that KMSpico had stolen their files or like. We meant that showing a threat that the KMSpico files are infected is just a gimmick that all AntiVirus, both defender and third-party Antivirus programs prompts.
Earlier, the error was known as Win32:Evo-gen [Susp]. The first part of the error, i.e., the Win32, suggests that those files are created for the Windows Operating System. And the latter part tells us that it is a file that is related to the Trojan virus. Don’t worry, and these are just based on some scores calculated by AntiVirus software. There are chances for FileRepMalware to be and not be a Trojan virus. These virus types can be seen on Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus, Infected email attachments, External media infected with malware, Infected files on Peer-to-peer (P2) file-sharing networks, and Fake updates.
How does this third-party AntiVirus software identify these files?
As we said, these FileRepMalware tags are given by third-party software. The Anit-Virus software provides the virus title if the publisher does not sign applications or the AntiVirus software doesn’t trust the signature. Moreover, it occurs if a large number of users have not used the file, or if the file is not added to the whitelist section.
Solution 1: Check with VirusTotal if the file is affected or not?
If you don’t know what is VirusTotal? Then, is an online software used to check whether a file is safe. For this, find the location of the FileRepMalware detected by your antivirus software. Now open the Virustotal website on your browser and tap on the File option. Then click on Choose files and select the files which your AntiVirus software has identified. If it is safe, then you can keep it, else delete the same immediately.
Solution 2: Uninstall Adware from your PC using Control Panel
The first step to remove these FileRepMalware viruses is by removing Adware that has been installed on your device. If you don’t know, then you can follow the below-mentioned steps.
Open the Start menu and then search for Run. Or you can open it by pressing Windows Key + R.
Then enter the Control Panel in the dialogue box, and it will open the same.
You can also open the Control Panel by clicking on the Desktop icon or searching from the Start menu.
Now tap on Programs and Features in the Windows, which pop-up.
From here, select and remove the unwanted applications which you have installed.
Or you can use Malwarebytes to remove these potential affected. If you don’t know how to use this, you can follow the below-mentioned steps.
Solution 3: By using Malwarebytes Free version!
For this, first, download the software from their official website.
Once it has been downloaded, install the same on your PC. It will ask for permission to modify the system, and you should permit that.
There will be many on-screen instructions, and you can install them by following those things. The setup will ask if it’s your Work computer or personal computer.
Select according to your wish and then continue the installation process.
Once the program opens, tap on the Get Started button to start the process. It will ask for you to choose between free and premium versions. You can buy the premium version if you can afford it. But for our use, the free version is more than enough. So tap on the Free button.
Now tap on the Scan button to start scanning, and the application will scan the entire files on your PC.
Like any other app, it will take some time to scan the whole file. It’ll show a Quarantine button if it has found any viruses after reviewing. Tap on the same to delete those viruses. It will delete those malicious files and registry keys.
Restart your PC to complete the process.
Solution 3: Remove all plugins and extensions installed in your Google Chrome or other browsers.
Some plugins may contain viruses which may create problems. To solve this, remove every extension which you have installed in your browser. Only install those which you can download from official websites. And read reviews of extensions before installing the same.
Solution 4: Use File Unlocker and Deleter to delete those infected files identified by your AntiVirus software.
If the files are affected by viruses, sometimes you can’t delete those files. Because the system would block these files, and you need specific apps to remove those malicious files. You can search on Google to find those applications.
These are the four different solutions available to remove the FileRepMalware virus. One of the main reasons for these viruses is using fake Windows, pirated software, and installing unwanted extensions. What we meant to say is that the virus identified by your AntiVirus software may be legit or not. Always download Windows 10 ISO from Microsoft’s website for safety reasons. Another one is from email attachments which spammers often send. Always use AntiVirus software to make your system safe.
We are just two months into the year and there are already tens of new Android phones that cut across different categories. For the last month of the quarter which begins on Monday, we are about to get bombarded with even more devices from several manufacturers and it all starts in the first week.
Gionee Max Pro
Gionee Max Pro – Another big battery phone
Gionee will try to grab the spotlight albeit briefly with the launch of the Gionee Max Pro on March 1 in India. Leaked specs have revealed that the phone will have a 6000mAh battery capacity, even bigger than the standard model that launched last August. If a budget phone with a big battery capacity is what you want, then you should keep your eyes peeled for this one.
Meizu – Meizu 18 series, Meizu Watch
Meizu will unveil its flagship phones for 2021 on Wednesday, March 3. The Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro will come with Qualcomm’s flagship processors – the Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 888 respectively and also have AMOLED displays with high refresh rates. Phones are not the only products we will be getting, the Meizu Watch is also expected to launch on that day. We hope Meizu at least brings the watch to global markets if it won’t launch its phones outside China.
Vivo S9 – first Dimensity 1100 phone
Vivo will share Wednesday’s spotlight with Meizu as it unveils the Vivo S9 smartphone. The S9 will be the first phone in the world powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1100 processor. It has also been revealed it will come with a 44MP front-facing camera and a 64MP sensor on the back.
Red Magic 6
Red Magic 6 and Red Magic 6 Pro – the first of 2021’s gaming phones
Just like Meizu, Red Magic is also expected to launch a smartwatch on the same day. ZTE’s Ni Fei, has revealed the Red Magic Watch will have a 1.39-inch AMOLED round screen. The Red Magic 6 series and Red Magic Watch should get an international launch.
Realme GT 5G
If gaming phones are not your thing, then you should turn your attention to the Realme GT, the first Realme flagship for the year which also launches on March 4. The phone will have a Snapdragon 888 processor and is expected to be a challenger to the Redmi K40 series. Realme has also confirmed that its flagship phone will have a leather version that comes in yellow along with a version with glass.
Which of these phones are you most excited about? Let us know in the comment box.
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