Samsung Galaxy A32 4G Specs go live in India, Sale starts March 5

-

Feb 26, 2021

Leaked information that appeared earlier this month revealed that the first foldable phone by Xiaomi has a model number M2011J18C. Today, the device received certification from the TENAA authority of China. The TENAA certification (via) is a good hint that its launch may not be far away.

At present, the TENAA listing of the M2011J18C phone has no information on its specifications. Also, its images have not appeared in the listing. It only reveals that the device carries support for 5G connectivity.

Xiaomi M2011J18C TENAA — Xiaomi M2011J18C at TENAA

Rumors are rife that the first foldable phone by Xiaomi is driven by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. The M2011J18C foldable phone is expected to feature a 120Hz refresh rate display. Also, it is likely to feature a 108-mgeapixel primary camera. It is speculated that the device will be running on a modified version of the MIUI 12 designed for the foldable form factor.

It was reported in December that Xiaomi may launch three kinds of foldable phones in 2021. It was revealed by display analyst Ross Young that Xiaomi may launch foldable smartphones with out-folding, in-folding, and clamshell designs.

The out-folding device could be featuring a display of around 8 inches and it could be larger than its in-folding foldable phone. Shown-above is a leaked shot of a called foldable phone from Xiaomi with an in-folding design. It is speculated that one of the foldable phones from the company is codenamed Cetus and it is equipped with Snapdragon SoC and a 108-megapixel camera.

RELATED:

OPPO likely infringed Tom Ford’s Intellectual Property with one of its Patents

By

Sudarshan Ravichandran

-

Feb 26, 2021

On Christmas Day 2020, we reported that OPPO had patented a rollable smartphone concept design in collaboration with Tom Ford, a popular American fashion designer and filmmaker. Now, a couple of months later, it turns out that the Chinese tech company has actually infringed the intellectual property of Tom Ford.

LetsGoDigital was the first to spot this patent. As per the publication, Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications filed this concept design patent with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) on February 24, 2020. This means the company filed the patent two weeks after the announcement of Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition.

A few days after LetsGoDigital’s article went live, Tom Ford International LLC filed a claim with the publication to take down all the images. The fashion firm issued the following statement.

“There is no collaboration between Tom Ford and OPPO. There is no such product being developed. In addition, the images include improper and misleading use of the TOM FORD trademark.”

Interestingly, even OPPO gave a similar statement.

“We can confirm that there is no collaboration between OPPO and Tom Ford.”

This begs the question, Why did then OPPO use the ‘TOM FORD’ trademark? Our guess is that the company might have gone ahead and patented the design even before initiating the talks on partnership. The firm might have considered this decision seeing the popularity of Samsung’s collaboration with Thom Browne.

Additionally, the images in the patent documentation also use iPhone 11’s official wallpaper with minute changes in colors. This was yet another red flag in the patent and we wonder why OPPO decided to submit a patent with both Apple and Tom Ford’s intellectual properties.

What are your thoughts on OPPO infringing Tom Ford’s intellectual property? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Global chip shortage to last till 2022, causing bump in semiconductor stock value: Report

By

Sean

-

Feb 26, 2021

A shortage of semiconductor have affected various industries across the globe. However, despite the issue of supply, the stock value of chip makers have reached a record high during this time.

According to a MarketWatch report, analysts expect that the chips will continue to be in short supply for at least the end of this year. A major reason being Coronavirus pandemic pushing the world further into the digital realm, causing the industry to struggle to keep up with the demand. An example of an industry struggling due to the current chip shortage is the automobile industry, with auto makers struggling to continue production due to lack of chip supply.

As per Maribel Lopez, principal analyst at Lopez Research, the semiconductor industry is facing a “perfect storm” of demand and supply at the moment, which is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon. Lopez further added that “Unless we have a major economic meltdown, which is obviously possible, one of the things that’s happening right now is that almost anything you buy is going to have a chip in it. You can’t buy a dumb product.”

Furthermore, while the demand for mobile chipsets for smartphones were expected to rise last year, the surge in demand for PC based chips were not. In recent times, the semiconductor industry has been working to fit chips into areas they never fit before, so the manufacturing process became more complex over time. After which, the pandemic added new levels of volatility on the supply chains and even manufacturing practices while dealing with them.

An analyst stated that “We don’t see any major correction on the horizon, given ongoing supply constraints as well as continued optimism about improving demand in 2H21. We remain more concerned with continued supply disruptions, and increased materials costs, than we do an imminent multi-quarter inventory correction.”

RELATED:

Samsung Galaxy M12 powered by Exynos 850 SoC may soon get launched in India

By

-

Feb 26, 2021

Samsung recently listed its all-new Galaxy M12 smartphone in Vietnam and now it seems that the company is set to soon launch the same smartphone in the Indian market.

While the launch timeline is not yet known, leakster ‘@stufflistings’ has revealed that the device is expected to be priced under Rs 12,000, which is roughly $164. As the phone was recently listed on Samsung Vietnam website, it’s full specifications are already known.

Samsung Galaxy M12 Featured — 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.

RELATED:

Huawei won’t face a ban in Brazil, regulator approves 5G Spectrum auction rules

By

Sean

-

Feb 26, 2021

Anatel, the telecom regulator of Brazil, has just recently approved the rules for a spectrum auction for 5G networks earlier this week. The auction will be set sometime later this year, and will not exclude Huawei Technologies.

For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant is a major brand in the telecommunications industry and is one of the largest suppliers of telecom equipments as well. However, it had been facing various allegations over the past year, which led it to face a ban in multiple regions across the globe. Last year, even the Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, had criticized the company and was also under pressure from the former Trump administration regarding a ban on the Chinese telecom provider from the nation’s 5G market.

But as per a Reuters report, the company will not face any ban in the region, despite previously being accused of being a security risk. Notably, the telecom operators in Brazil had been advocating for a free market, stating that banning Huawei would cost the companies billion of dollars to replace the equipment provided by the Chinese equipment supplier. At the moment, about 50 percent of the entire 3G and 4G networking infrastructure is supplied by Huawei.

The rules of the auction will also arrive with costly conditions, requiring telecom operators to migrate to more advanced technology with standalone networks and not based on their current technology. Furthermore, the companies will also be required to cover the bast northern Amazon region with a broadband connectivity, through the use of optic fiber cables that will be laid in rivers, and also building a separate and secure network for the federal government.

RELATED:

OPPO Find X3 with Snapdragon 870 surfaces at Master Lu benchmarks

By

-

Feb 26, 2021

OPPO’s upcoming Find X3 smartphone has been spotted at benchmarking sites like AIDA64, AnTuTu, and Geekbench in recent weeks. The Snapdragon 870 SoC powered phone has appeared in Master Lu benchmarks now. The listing has revealed the key details of the smartphone.

It is already known that the OPPO Find X3 has a model number of PEDM00. Its Master Lu appearance has revealed that it is fueled by a 3.2GHz processor. According to Master Lu and previous findings, the Find X3 is equipped with the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform. It also reveals that the device has 8 G of RAM, 128 GB of native storage, and a screen that offers a QHD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels.

The OPPO Find X3 scored 263,002 in the CPU test, 319,087 in the GPU test, 75,547 in the memory test, and 133,830 in the storage test of Master Lu. It achieved a total score of 791,466. Such a score ranks the device as a high-end smartphone at Master Lu.

It was found through the TENAA listing of the device that it has a 6.78-inch. The handset seems to feature an OLED with a punch-hole design. It is expected to arrive with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Its battery size is not known yet. However, its 3C certification suggested that it may ship with a 65W fast charger.

Other benchmarking platforms have revealed that the Find X3 may also arrive in a 256 GB storage version. Its triple camera system is expected to feature a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera.

The OPPO Find X3 Pro, Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite are expected to debut in Europe on March 11. While it is unclear whether the vanilla Find X3 will be released in Europe, it is certainly heading to Chinese markets in the coming month.

RELATED:

Huawei P40 4G launched with Kirin 990 4G priced at 3,398 Yuan (~$525)

By

-

Feb 26, 2021

Huawei has silently launched the Huawei P40 4G smartphone in China. The handset is yet another edition to last year’s P40 series that includes phones like Huawei P40 Lite, Huawei P40 Lite 5G, Huawei P40 Lite E, Huawei P40 5G, Huawei P40 Pro, and Huawei P40 Pro+. Here is all the information about the all-new Huawei P40 4G, which is now listed on JD.com for purchase.

Huawei P40 4G specifications and features

The Huawei P40 4G (ANA-AL00 model number) measures 148.9 x 71.06 x 8.5mm and it weighs 175 grams. It has an OLED panel of 6.1 inches that produces FHD+ resolution. It supports a traditional refresh rate of 60Hz. It is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint and face unlock support. The Huawei P40 4G is an IP53 rated device.

The pill-shaped camera cutout on the screen serves as a home for its 32-megapixel dual selfie camera setup. The Leica engineered rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel SuperSensing primary camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto snapper with OIS support. The P40 4G promises 30x digital zoom support.

The Huawei P40 4G is powered by the Kirin 990 4G. The battery size is not mentioned in the JD listing. It appears that the phone could be featuring the same 3,800mAh battery that was made available in its 5G version. The device carries support for 22.5W fast charging.

The exact version of the Android OS that is available on the Huawei P40 is not known yet. The phone has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. For more storage, it has a NM card slot. It appears that the only difference between the P40 4G and 5G is that the latter comes with a 5G version of Kirin 990, whereas the former has Kirin 990 4G.

Huawei P40 4G pricing

The Huawei P40 4G is priced at 3,988 Yuan (~$525), which makes it 500 Yuan (~$77) cheaper than its 5G variant. The phone comes in two colors such as Dark Blue and Frost Silver.

RELATED:

Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 2021 Ryzen Edition to go on sale in China from March 2

By

-

Feb 26, 2021

Last year, in the month of October, Lenovo had launched three new laptops in its home market China — Xiaoxin Air 14, Pro 14, and Air 15 2021. All three of them are powered by the 11th generation Intel processors and now the company has launched a new variant.

Lenovo has now officially launched the Xiaoxin Air 14 2021 Ryzen Edition and the company has already started taking reservations for the same. However, the device is scheduled to go on sale from 2nd March.

Coming to the configuration, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 2021 Ryzen Edition features a 14-inch display with 1920 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 100% sRGB color gamut, 300nit brightness, and DC Dimming.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the AMD Ryzen R5 5500U processor, coupled with 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. The keyboard has a 1.3mm travel and supports backlight. There’s also fingerprint sensor embedded into the power button. The device comes pre-installed with Windows 10 operating system. It is powered by a 56.5Wh large capacity battery.

As for the pricing, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 2021 Ryzen Edition is priced at 4,499 yuan, which is approximately $696. However, for the initial sale, the company will be selling it for 4,099 yuan (~$643) but those who pre-order the device can get it for 3,999 yuan (~$618).

RELATED:

Vivo S9 official renders appear as pre-orders begin, Vivo S9e’s arrival also confirmed

By

-

Feb 26, 2021

Vivo will be taking off covers from the Vivo S9 series of selfie-focused phones on March 3 in China. Today, the Chinese manufacturer rolled out a new poster to confirm that it will be announcing Vivo S9 and Vivo S9e smartphones on the said date. The company is now receiving pre-orders of the Vivo S9. Also, the product page of the phone has official renders of its three color variants.

1 of 3

The official images reveal that the Vivo S9 will be available in three hues like black, white, and gradient blue. The upper-left corner of the phone has a triple camera system. Rumors have it that include a 64-megapixel primary camera. The volume controller and a power key can be seen on the right spine of the device.

The official poster confirms that the Vivo S9 will be sporting a 44-megapixel dual selfie camera system. The Vivo S9e that will be launching alongside it will have a 32-megapixel selfie camera.

Vivo is yet to reveal the front design of both phones. However, recent reports have revealed that the Vivo S9 has a wide-notch screen like the predecessor Vivo S7 5G, whereas the Vivo S9e will have a waterdrop notch screen. Both phones are expected to feature FHD+ AMOLED panels with 90Hz refresh rate support.

The Vivo S9 5G is expected to arrive with a Dimensity 1100 chipset, 12 GB of RAM, and a 4,000mAh battery. On the other hand, the Vivo S9e may come with a Dimensity 820 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, and a 4,100mAh battery. Both phones will carry support for 33W fast charging. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of both smartphones.

RELATED:

Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro models could feature Mini LED display

By

-

Feb 26, 2021

A few months ago, Apple officially started transitioning its Mac devices from Intel chipsets to its own ARM-based Apple Silicon, starting with the new Apple M1 chip. The process, which started with MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini, will also continue this year.

Reports indicate that the Cupertino-giant is expected to launch two new MacBook Pro devices this year, 14-inch and 16-inch, powered by a new Apple Silicon chipset. Ahead of the launch, some details about that has surfaced online.

13-inch MacBook Pro featured — Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch)

As per the new report, the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro with 14-inch and 16-inch screen will feature a Mini-LED backlight display. It is also said that Ruiyi Optoelectronics will be the exclusive supplier of this new Mini-LED panels.

It also claims that Quanta Computer will be responsible for the final assembly of the upcoming MacBook devices. While the launch date is not yet known, the report suggests that the devices will go official in the second half of this year.

There are also reports that indicates that the company is brining back the MagSafe magnetic charging to the MacBook. Also, it seems that Apple is getting rid of the TouchBar and replacing it with the physical function keys.

Apart from these new MacBook Pro models, the company is also planning to launch a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro equipped with a Mini-LED display in the first half of this year. While the launch date is not known, it is expected to go official next month.

RELATED:

TikTok agrees to settle data privacy lawsuit in the US for $92 million

By

-

Feb 26, 2021

ByteDance, the parent company behind the popular short video social media platform TikTok has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $92 million, reports Reuters. The lawsuit is related to the data privacy claims from some users in the United States.

Confirming this development, the company said in a statement: “While we disagree with the assertions, rather than go through lengthy litigation, we’d like to focus our efforts on building a safe and joyful experience for the TikTok community.”

Do note that the settlement still requires court approval. It combines 21 proposed class action lawsuits against TikTok over alleged privacy violations. The lawsuit makes some substantial claims, from allegations that the company analyzed users’ faces to determine ethnicity, gender, and age to alleged violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act over its transmission of private data.

Apart from $92 million, the company has also agreed to avoid several behaviors that could compromise user privacy unless it specifically discloses those behaviors in its privacy policy. It includes storing biometric information, collecting GPS or clipboard data, and sending or storing US users’ data outside the country.

Earlier, in 2019, TikTok had settled a lawsuit over alleged children’s privacy allegations. In the same year, it had paid $5.7 million to the Federal Trade Commission over accusations that its predecessor, Musical.ly didn’t gain parental approval for young users.

RELATED:

[Update: Price] Samsung Galaxy A32 4G launched as the first A-series phone with 90Hz refresh rate display

By

-

Feb 26, 2021

Update: Samsung Galaxy A32 4G’s listing at Samsung Russia has revealed that it is powered by Helio G80. Its 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions are priced at RUB 19,990 (~$268) and RUB 21,990 (~$295).

Original story continues…

Earlier this month, Samsung unveiled the Dimensity 720 chipset powered Galaxy A32 5G smartphone in Europe. Today, the company discreetly announced the arrival of its 4G variant. While the entire specs of the Galaxy A32 4G are now officially confirmed, the company is yet to reveal its pricing and availability.

Samsung Galaxy A32 specifications and features

The Samsung Galaxy A32 4G measures 158.9 x 73.6 x 8.4mm and it weighs 184 grams. The device houses a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with an Infinity-U notch design. It supports a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. By this, the Galaxy A32 has become the first A-series smartphone from the brand to feature a 90Hz display. The AMOLED screen is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

The Galaxy A32 has a front camera of 20-megapixel. The rear-mounted camera module of the device has a 64-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Galaxy A32 4G is powered by an unspecified octa-core processor that clocks at 2.0GHz ~~Rumors have claimed that it has an Helio G85 chipset, but there is no official confirmation on it yet.~~ The phone comes in multiple RAM options like 4 GB, 6 GBB, and 8GB. It comes in two storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB. The device has a microSD card for additional storage.

The 5,000mAh battery of the Galaxy A32 4G is equipped with 15W charging support. The phone will come in colors like Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Violet.

As it can be seen, the 4G and 5G versions of the Galaxy A32 do not differ only in the chipset department. The 5G variant has a larger 6.5-inch LCD screen that supports HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The 5G version has a different primary camera of 48-megapixel. It has a front camera of 13-megapixel and it comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

RELATED:

Alleged renders, specs and price of Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 leaked

By

-

Feb 26, 2021

We had thought Xiaomi had given up on the tablet market as it had failed to update its line up for more than two years now. The last model, the Mi Pad 4 was released in June 2018 and in all honesty, the sales wasn’t that impressive.

However, in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic, virtual offices and online learning stimulate a huge demand for electronic gadgets and tablet PCs were among the beneficiaries. Thsi may have prompted the recent statement by Xiaomi Group’s Xu Jieyun who publicly disclosed that the long-silent Xiaomi tablet products will usher in an update this year, and will bring MIUI system based on tablet product research and development.

While we await for more details from Xiaomi, the supposed renders and specs of the upcoming Mi Pad 5 tablet have appeared online. This is the first renders of the device that we’ll be seeing online. While we can’t vouch for the authenticity of the renders, they show both the rear and front of the device. Wht stands out at the back is the dual camra setup which resembles the design style of the Mi 11.

In terms of specs, the device is said to adopt 2K/144Hz full-screen solution on the front, supports 480Hz touch sampling rate. The display is an LCD screen and will also be covered with the fifth-generation Corning Gorilla Glass.

The back uses an angel eye matrix multi-camera module, equipped with a 20 million pixel main camera and 13 MP wide-angle macro lens. The main camera sensor is a Sony IMX586 sensor.

The frame and back of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 are made of aluminum alloy material similar to that of the iPad. It is also equipped with side fingerprint recognition and supports a magnetic capacitive stylus.

In terms of core configuration, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 is equipped with Qualcomm’s newly released Snapdragon 870 processor. The tablet will come in different memory variants with the base being 8GB+128GB priced at 3999 yuan (~$619). There will also be an 8GB+256GB version priced at 4299 yuan (~$666), a 12GB+512GB version which is priced at 4999 yuan (~$774), and a 16GB+1TB version priced at 5499 yuan (~$851).

If these leaked renders and detailed specs are to be believed, then the Mi Pad 5 will be a high-end tablet aimed at taking on products from Apple, Huawei, and Samsung. Whenever it is launched, it will drop as Xiaomi’s first take on the high-end tablet market.

RELATED;

(source)

PUBG unveils the PUBG: New State, a battle royale game set in the future

By

-

Feb 25, 2021

Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is a very popular online multiplayer and very enthralling battle royale game developed and published by PUBG Corporation. The mobile version is actually produced by Tencent has been an extremely popular and revenue spinning game.

Now, another premium offering has been added by PUBG to the gaming public. It is a new, futuristic mobile game that would be compatible with both Android and iOS systems, and projected to receive wide acclaim.

The new battle royale game is named PUBG: New State and provides a futuristic engagement that takes place in the year 2051. PUBG: New State is set on the map Troi which is different from the previous map and guarantees an array of future weapons and machinery to continue to catch the fancy of fans of the multiplayer online game.

Players of the game would be in for a high-octane viewing and playing experience, there is an array of twists and turns in the narrative that would help us experience the whole gamut of features on offer.

PUBG: New State will be available on Android and iOS later in 2021, with alpha tests already slated for this year.

The opportunity for the game to be available on both Android and iOS will further expand massively the followership of the game. It is expected that PUBG would have put in place everything to make sure the game comes on stream.

Some of the visuals released in relation to the PUBG: New State show that it is a very impressive addition to take online multiplayer games several notches above the average.

We hope that the hype surrounding the game is not misplaced and the game will be a huge hit.

RELATED;

(via)

Leaker confirms Google is making a foldable Pixel phone

By

Habeeb Onawole

-

Feb 25, 2021

The foldable phone market is expected to grow this year with the addition of new players. One of the rumored big names expected to launch a foldable phone this year is Google. Now a leaker has confirmed that Google is indeed planning a foldable Pixel phone.

The info comes from Jon Prosser who is best known for his Apple-related leaks. The leaker posted a tweet that said “the google pixel fold is a real thing”. In a reply to a tweet asking when the phone will launch, he says that it will arrive late this year or early next year. Of course, when it arrives, it will go by a different name and not Pixel Fold.

the google pixel “fold” is a real thing

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) February 25, 2021

late this year / early next year

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) February 25, 2021

Google already added support for foldable phones with the release of Android 10. The operating system has native support for foldable devices with different folding patterns. Features such as app continuity, resizable apps, and multi-window support for more than two apps are baked into Android.

Earlier this week, it was reported that Samsung will be making the foldable OLED displays for Google, Xiaomi, and OPPO. We expect the display to have a high refresh rate like the Galaxy Z Fold 2. However, we do not know if it will have a design similar to the Galaxy Z Flip or Motorola Razr or if it will be a phone that unfolds into a tablet.

Notwithstanding, We are excited to see Google’s first foldable phone as it will definitely have software features not available on other foldable phones powered by Android.

RELATED:

Xiaomi India: All our smart TVs and 99% of our phones are made in India

By

Habeeb Onawole

-

Feb 25, 2021

India is a very big market for several brands including Xiaomi. The Chinese technology company is not only a leader in the Indian smartphone market but has also topped the smart TV market for 10 consecutive quarters. Today, the manufacturer announced that practically all its phones and smart TVs sold in the country are made there, thanks to the Indian government’s “Made in India” initiative.

Xiaomi India factory — Xiaomi India Chief Operating Officer, Muralikrishnan B

In a post shared on its official blog, Xiaomi India said it was one of the early adopters of the current Prime Minister’s “Made in India” initiative. Some of its phones were already being made in the country via its manufacturing partners – Foxconn and Flex and it has added more over the years.

Today, it announced that it is adding two more manufacturing partners to ramp up the production of its smartphones in the country. The first is DBG which has set up a plant in Haryana while the other is BYD which will be setting up a plant in Tamil Nadu. Xiaomi says the former has already increased its monthly manufacturing capacity by about 20% while BYD is also expected to make a significant contribution once it begins operations later this year.

Strengthening our commitment to #MakeinIndia @XiaomiIndia
🏭 5+ Years of #MakeinIndia
🏭 2 new EMS partners – DBG & BYD, 20% capacity ⬆️
🏭 ~75% of value of phone is now locally sourced (components)
🏭 New Smart TV manufacturing partner – Radiant
🏭 60K+ employment generated https://t.co/McyKngSsPS

— Muralikrishnan B (@hawkeye) February 25, 2021

#Mi For #India 💛💚💙

99% of the smartphones & 75% of the value of the smartphones #MadeInIndia: probably highest in the industry. 🙏

Ramping up local manufacturing of components: PCBA, sub board, camera module, battery, back panel, USB, chargers & more.

I ❤️ #MakeInIndia 🏭 https://t.co/xWs5qSwKUG pic.twitter.com/Aa4iSNL0rL

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) February 25, 2021

Xiaomi (Mi India) has not only focused on manufacturing but also on the sourcing of smartphone components. The press release revealed that key components such as PCBAs, sub-board, camera module, battery, back panels, USB cables, chargers, and boxes are sourced locally or locally made in India. Some of these components are said to be manufactured by companies such as Sunny India, NVT, Salcomp, LY Tech, and Sunvoda.

The tech giant has also onboarded a new TV manufacturing partner called Radiant Technology. The new partner has a plant located in Telangana and has helped Xiaomi achieve a 100% target of locally made smart TVs.

The addition of these new factories also means the company’s workforce has increased. Xiaomi says its partners provided employment for 10,000 new workers last year, thus bringing its extended workforce to a total of 60,000.

RELATED:

Amazon’s Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 with enhanced motion detection launched

By

-

Feb 25, 2021

Amazon‘s Ring is a leading name in the home security and smart home solutions market. Its Video Doorbell has been a very successful security tool in many homes, especially in the US. The company has now launched the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 in the US.

This is coming on the heels of an earlier release of the Ring Video Doorbell Wired which was launched last month for $60. The Video Doorbell Pro 2 will be the next big thing to come from the stables of the California-based company. The flagship product is a much-improved home security device with several innovative and smart features. These include 3D motion detection capabilities, an expanded field view that makes it possible to view the full portrait of anyone standing at the gate. The innovation allows the user to have a full panoramic view of the exterior of his apartment including the doormat.

The significantly improved motion detection feature, which the company aptly named 3D Motion Detection, can even provide an aerial view outside your apartment, and help to detect any movement, deploying radar technology. There is a threshold setting that enables the user to set the threshold that will activate the recording of activities within the property.

There are other value-added services on offer for the product, and these services combine to produce a very strong product that has the potential of becoming an instant hit among homeowners especially. With a number of paid subscription services, users can get additional functionality and features on the device.

The quality of the video content produced by the Video Doorbell Pro 2 is 1536p HD, and the device has an array microphone that significantly reduces sound distortion.

The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 sells for $249 and orders are already being received via Ring’s website.

RELATED;

Realme GT 5G’s reservation exceeds one million even before launch

By