Moto G10, G30 to launch in India in first week of March, claims leak

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Feb 23, 2021

Last week, Motorola announced the Moto G10 and Moto G30 budget-friendly phones in Europe. According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the Lenovo-owned firm could be announcing both smartphones in India in the first week of March.

Moto G10 specifications

The Moto G10 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with a teardrop notch. It produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 460 mobile platform powers the device with 4 GB of RAM. The device comes in two storage choices as 64 GB and 128 GB.

It has a front camera of 8-megapixel. Its rear shell has a quad-camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel main snapper, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.

Moto G10 and Moto G30 — Moto G10 (left) and Moto G30 (right)

Moto G30 specifications

The Moto G30 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD HD+ panel with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate support. The Snapdragon 662 is present under the hood of the device. It comes in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM versions and in-built storage of 128 GB.

The Moto G30 has a selfie camera of 13-megapixel. The rear-mounted quad-camera system has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel superwide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth helper. Motorola offers 20W fast charging support for its 5,000mAh battery.

Both phones are loaded with Android 11 OS and they are fitted with rear-facing fingerprint sensors.

In Europe, the Moto G10 starts at 149 euros (~$181; ~Rs 13,300), whereas the Moto G30’s base model costs 179 euros (~$218; ~Rs 15,800). There is no word on the pricing of both devices for India.

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OPPO Reno5k with Snapdragon 750G tipped to arrive soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 23, 2021

Earlier this month, a reliable tipster had claimed that OPPO is planning to launch a Snapdragon 750G SoC powered version of the Reno5 5G smartphone. Fresh information shared by another tipster suggests that the device could be launching as the OPPO Reno5k in China soon.

The previous leak had claimed that the OPPO Reno5 5G which debuted in December 2020 has gone out of stock. The Snapdragon 765G chipset powered phone was selling in China with a starting price of 2,699 Yuan (8GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant). The new leak speculates that the Reno5k’s 8GB+128GB edition could be priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$387).

The OPPO Reno5 5G was made available in hues like Aurora Blue, Midnight Black, and Starry Dream. It is likely that the Snapdragon 750G SoC powered OPPO Reno5k will not be available in the blue version. Instead, the company may introduce a new color option.

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Except for the chipset, the OPPO Reno5k may borrow all its specifications from the Reno5 5G. Hence, it is likely to feature a 6.43-inch FHD+ punch-hole screen that offers a 90Hz refresh rate, a 32-megapixel front camera, a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera system, a 4,300mAh battery with 65W fast charging support, an in-screen fingerprint reader, and Android 11 OS.

OPPO PEGM10, PEGT10 TENAA — Images of OPPO PEGM10 / PEGT10 at TENAA

In related news, an OPPO phone with model number PEGM10 / PEGT10 was certified by the TENAA agency of China. There is a possibility that it could be the upcoming OPPO Reno5k as the regular Reno5 5G has PEGM00 / PEGT00 model number. The images of the PEGM10 / PEGT10 show that its appearance resembles the Reno5 5G.

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Black Shark 4’s Snapdragon 870 version with 120W charger certified by China’s 3C authority

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 23, 2021

Black Shark is expected to announce the Black Shark 4 series of smartphones either by the end of this month or early in March. It is known through TENAA certification that KSR-A0 and PRS-A0 are the model numbers of the two phones that are said to belong to the Black Shark 4 lineup. Earlier this month, the KSR-A0 model was certified by the 3C authority of China. Now, the PRS-A0 variant has bagged the 3C certification.

The 3C certification of the Black Shark 4 (KSR-A0) revealed that it could be shipped with an MDY-12-ED charger that supports up to 120W fast charger. The PRS-A0 model has appeared with the same 120W rapid charger at 3C’s database today.

The TENAA images of the PRS-A0 variant revealed that it could be a cheaper gaming smartphone compared to the KSR-A0 phone. The reason behind it is that the PRS-A0 model was spotted with a plain rear design. The images of the KSR-A0 have not yet appeared at TENAA. However, the listing revealed that the KSR-A0 has a 6.67-inch display, Android 11 OS, a 4,500mAh battery, and 163.83 x 76.35 x 10.3mm dimensions.

The KSR-A0 model is expected to feature the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. According to a reliable tipster, the PSR-A0 is equipped with the Snapdragon 870. He added that it will be arriving as the most affordable gaming phone with a 120W fast charger.

The PSR-A0 model was recently spotted at the Google Play Console. The listing had incorrectly mentioned its SoC as Snapdragon 835. It revealed other specs like a Full HD+ resolution, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 10 OS.

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Nintendo Switch Pro with 4K support to reportedly launch later this year

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Jeet

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Feb 23, 2021

Nintendo Switch has been a popular gaming console and the company is expected to launch an upgraded version of the same, dubbed Nintendo Switch Pro. Now, the company’s insider has revealed that the new model will support 4K.

It has also been revealed that the Nintendo Switch Pro will be officially launched later this year. However, do note that the company has not yet confirmed the launch date or even the existence of the Switch Pro.

The rumors about the Nintendo Switch Pro started surfacing online around the launch of Sony PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X. It has been four years since Nintendo launched Switch and so people are expecting the company to launch an upgraded version in the near future.

A couple of months ago, Doug Bower, who is leading Nintendo in America, debunked Switch Pro rumors and said that the Switch Lite is performing well in the market and thus the company is not working on a new devices. However, experts are not convinced.

Industry leader Nate Drake said in a new forum post on Reset Era that he is “confident it [Switch Pro] gets announced this year.” He also added that “hope remains for a 2021 launch,” but if there is any sort of delay until 2022, this should be announced within the next few months.

The Nintendo Switch Pro is expected to come with the company’s resolution upgrade tool called DLSS and support for 4K functionality. It is also believed to have an improved portal mode and should have a few other meaningful upgrades.

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Xiaomi to launch the MIJIA Fascia Gun under crowdfunding on February 24

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 23, 2021

Around July last year, Xiaomi launched the Merach Merrick Nano Massage Gun for backing on the Youpin crowdfunding platform. Later on in December 2020, the product was launched for the global market on Indiegogo and the response was beyond impressive.

Xiaomi is about launching its own branded massage gun dubbed MIJIA Fascia Gun. The product page has already gone live on Xiaomi Mall while the crowdfunding will commence on February 24.

From the details on the product page, we can grab that the fascia gun or massage gun uses a high-speed brushless motor that supports three frequencies of 1,800 Hz, 2,400 Hz, and 3200Hz. The massage gun also comes with a reminder feature whenever excessive pressure is applied. The product also has a low working noise said to be just 45dB.

What makes this stand out is perhaps the portable design. The Mijia Fascia Gun weighs 856g and it has a handle with a diameter of 47mm. Further, the fascia gun is crammed with a decent 2600mAh lithium battery which charges over the USB Type-C interface. XIoami says the massage gun can be used for up to 12 hours but we believe that’ll depend on the usage style.

The MIJIA Fascia Gun will retail for 499 yunz (~$77) but it will be on crowfunding right now for 449 yuan (~$69). As stated erlier, the crowdfunding exercise will go live at 10 am on February 24.

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Xiaomi launches IDMIX P10 Pro 10,000mAh power bank with Lightning port support

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Jeet

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Feb 23, 2021

Apple recently launched the iPhone 12 series smartphones and with that, the company also introduced support for PD 20W fast charging. Since then, many manufacturers have launched fast charging products for these new devices and now Xiaomi has joined the list.

Xiaomi has launched the IDMIX P10 Pro power bank in China through its Xiaomi Youpin platform. The power bank is priced at 199 yuan (approximately $31) but the green version is currently available for 189 yuan, which is around $29.

The IDMIX P10 Pro power bank comes with support for 10,000mAh capacity and the highlight is that it is equipped with a MiFi-certified Lightning interface. It supports Apple PD 20W fast charge, which is claimed to charge the iPhone 12 up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes. Apart from that, there is also support for Huawei SCP 22.5W fast charge.

There is a Lightning input port and USB Type-C port for both input and output. The company notes that as loon as the device is equipped with a Lightning cable certified by IDMIX brand MiFi, it can be charged and self-charged.

It has an ergonomic double-sided arc design and the thickness measures only 12.8mm. The front side of the power bank is equipped with a small display that shows the remaining battery power in real-time.

With the 10,000mAh battery capacity, the power bank can charge two devices at the same time. As per the company’s claims, the iPhone 12 can be charged 3.1 times, Huawei P40 can be charged 1.8 times and the Xiaomi 10 can be charged 1.7 times.

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Redmi K40 with Snapdragon 870 spotted at Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 23, 2021

Reports have revealed that model numbers such as M2012K11AC and M2012K11C belong to the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro smartphones. While the Pro model is expected to arrive with the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, it is unclear which processor will be fueling the K40. Some reports have claimed that the vanilla could be equipped with Snapdragon 870, while other reports have said it could be featuring the Dimensity 1100 / 1200 or the upcoming Snapdragon 7-series chip. The Redmi K40 has emerged on Geekbench (via) benchmarking platform to reveal its processor.

On Geekbench, the Redmi K40 has appeared with its M2012K11AC model number and ‘alioth’ codename. The listing reveals that it is a 1.80GHz Qualcomm processor, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS.

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The source code of the Geekbench listing shows that the Qualcomm chip can achieve maximum speeds of 3.19GHz. This indicates that the device could be featuring the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform. It scored 1016 points in the single-core test and it recorded a score of 3332 in the multi-core test.

So far, it is known that the Redmi K40 will be flaunting a 6.6-inch Samsung AMOLED E4 display with a top-centered selfie camera cutout. The screen will support a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is backed by a 4,520mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

The Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro are expected to arrive with identical specs, and they are expected to differ mainly in two departments like SoC and camera. Both phones are equipped with quad cameras, but their configurations are not known yet. The Redmi K40 series is scheduled to go official in China on Feb. 25.

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ZTE’s Ni Fei teases new under-display camera technology ahead of MWC Shanghai

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Jeet

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Feb 23, 2021

ZTE is one of the early adopters of the under-display camera technology for smartphones. Now, the Chinese company seems to have improved the tech and will be introducing it with the Axon 30 Pro smartphone.

Ahead of the launch of the smartphone, ZTE’s Business Unit President and President of the Nubia Technology, Ni Fei, has confirmed that the next-generation under-display camera technology will be unveiled at MWC Shanghai.

Ni Fei has now shared a teaser image on his personal Weibo account which gives us a hint at the improved technology. It appears that the in-display camera has less visible issues with the panel and offers improved image quality.

This new technology for the in-display camera sensor is expected to be the first to utilize the under-screen 3D structured light. Given that the Axon 30 Pro, which will feature this new tech, is said to be a flagship smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, the image quality should have improved drastically to consider it a flagship-worthy.

The ZTE Axon 20 was the first smartphone to feature an under-display camera sensor, which was developed by Visionox. For the newer version also, we expect ZTE to continue working with Visionox. We will be getting more information about this in a few hours, when ZTE takes stage at MWC Shanghai.

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OPPO Find X3 series flagship smartphones to reportedly launch on March 11

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Feb 23, 2021

OPPO is gearing up to launch its latest OPPO Find X3 lineup in which the company is expected to unveil four devices — OPPO Find X3, Find X3 Pro, Find X3 Neo, and Find X3 Lite. While the company has not yet confirmed the official launch date, it has been tipped by Jon Prosser.

According to the latest information coming via Jon Prosser, the OPPO Find X3 series flagship smartphones will be officially launched on 11th March. He has also revealed that the company will start taking pre-orders for the same from 31st March while the devices will be available for purchase from 14th April.

OPPO Find X3 Pro render — Leaked OPPO Find X3 Pro Render by Evan Blass

Based on the leaked images, it seems that the Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Pro will come with an edge-to-edge display. All these phones will feature a punch-hole cutout on the top-left corner of the screen.

Coming to the display, it is said that the Find X3 Pro will have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with Quad HD+ screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate support. The Neo variant is also said to have the same size of screen while the Lite model will feature a 6.4-inch display.

The Pro variant is expected to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset while the standard model is said to pack Snapdragon 870 SoC. The Pro model may come with a 4,500mAh battery and support for 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging and 30W VOOC Air wireless charging.

In the camera department, the Find X3 Pro will have a quad-camera setup which is expected to have 25x “microscope” macro zoom. It is also expected to feature two 50MP Sony IMX766 sensors.

It is believed that the OPPO Find X3 Lite will be a rebranded version of OPPO Reno5 5G and will have a flat display. Recently, we reported that the Find X3 Neo appears to be a rebranded version of the OPPO Reno5 Pro+.

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Renders provide a first look at the Pixel 5a and it looks a lot like the Pixel 4a 5G

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 23, 2021

Just like the Pixel 4 before it and the Pixel 3, the Pixel 5 will also be getting a more affordable variant which will launch as the Pixel 5a (no 5G). The renders show that the phone shares a striking resemblance to the Pixel 4a 5G.

The renders were posted on Voice by Steve Hemmerstoffer who is best known by the moniker OneLeaks. The leaker has given us not only our first look at Google’s next budget Pixel phone but also some details.

The Pixel 5a is shown as having a flat display with a punch hole at the top left corner for a camera. On the back, it has a squircle-shaped camera module with two sensors and an LED flash. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the device.

Google will keep the audio jack on the Pixel 5a and the image above shows it will reside at the top. The bottom of the phone is home to the USB-C port which is flanked on each side by a slit. On the right-hand side is a textured power button that is painted white and below it is a volume rocker.

The Pixel 5a is said to have a 6.2-inch FHD+ OLED display just like the Pixel 4a 5G but there is no mention of it having a high refresh rate. The back of the phone is said to be made of plastic which isn’t surprising considering it will be Google’s most affordable phone this year.

The renders show the phone in black but we hope Google releases it in more colors. The Pixel 4a was announced in Just Black and Barely Blue while its 5G variant is sold in only one color – Just Black. The Pixel 5’s dimensions are given as 156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm (9.4mm when you add the camera bump).

A lot of the specs of the upcoming phone are unknown but we can expect a bigger battery capacity, a more powerful processor, and better cameras than the Pixel 4a released last year.

There is no news of a release date too but more details should surface in the coming weeks.

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OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G vs Realme X7 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 22, 2021

Realme X7 Pro was recently launched in India after months from the first release in China. Despite several months passed, it is still one of the most impressive flagship killers out there. But at the end of the last year, even OPPO decided to release an amazing flagship killer: the Reno5 Pro 5G. Unlike the Reno4 Pro, the new handset is not a mid-ranger but it comes with a high-end chipset, one of the best by MediaTek. Is it better to spend a bit more and grab a unit of the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G or Realme X7 Pro is a smarter purchase? This comparison will clear your ideas in regards.

OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G vs Realme X7 Pro

	OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G	Realme X7 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	159.7 x 73.2 x 7.6 mm, 173 grams	160.8 x 75.1 x 8.5 mm, 184 grams
DISPLAY	6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 20:9 ratio, OLED	6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 20:9 ratio, AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Dimensity 1000+, octa-core 2.6 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 1000+, octa-core 2.6 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11 and ColorOS	Android 10 and Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 64 + 8 MP + 2 + 2 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 and f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera	Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8 + f/.3 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	4350 mAh Fast charging 65W	4500 mAh, Fast Charging 65W or Fast Charging 50W (market dependent)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse charging	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

If you prefer having the most beautiful and gorgeous phone, then you should go for the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G without thinking twice. First of all, it has a display with curved edges making it way more elegant. Further, it is a thinner and lighter device. Even the build quality is better: the phone is a glass sandwich protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and it has an aluminum frame. Even the screen-to-body ratio is higher compared to the Realme X7 Pro. The latter still comes with a good design and build quality, but the Reno5 Pro has flagship-like aesthetics which can be considered objectively superior.

Display

Do you need the best display in terms of image quality or for gaming? If you are a gamer, then you may prefer the Realme X7 Pro due to its higher 120 Hz refresh rate. But for all the other activities, the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G is actually better: unlike the Realme X7 Pro, it features the HDR10+ certification and it even comes with a higher peak brightness (up to 1100 nits just like expensive flagships). Both the handsets come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a punch-hole design.

Specs & Software

OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G and Realme X7 Pro are powered by the same flagship-class chipset: the Dimensity 1000+ by MediaTek. But there is a difference when it comes to the memory configurations. The OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G packs up to 12 GB of RAM, while you can get a max of 8 GB RAM with the Realme X7 Pro. Even when it comes to the software there is an important difference: Realme X7 Pro is still based on Android 10, while OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G ships with Android 11 out of the box.

Camera

If we talk about the camera setup, OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G and Realme X7 Pro are more or less at the same level, but the OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G is slightly better. It has a brighter focal aperture for both the main rear camera and the front camera, which should allow for better photo quality, especially in low light conditions. For the rest, they have the same secondary sensors including an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a pair of 2 MP sensors for macros and depth.

Read More: OPPO Reno5 Pro+ 5G launched with Sony IMX766 sensor, SD865, 65W fast charging, and more

Battery

The Realme X7 Pro is a slightly better battery phone because it has a slightly bigger battery: its capacity is 4500 mAh against the 4350 mAh offered by the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G. Both feature 65W fast charging (SuperVOOC and Dart, different names for the same technology), but the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G is faster to reach 100 percent because of its smaller battery. According to Realme, the X7 Pro needs about 35 minutes to go from 0 to 100 percent of the battery charge. However, you should note that OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G ships with Android 11 out of the box which provides further battery optimizations which could help you in a few scenarios.

Price

You can grab a unit of the Realme X7 Pro in India for Rs. 29,999 / $415 (for the configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage), while you need Rs. 35,990 / $497 to get an OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G (for the 8/128 GB configuration). We believe there is no doubt about the fact that OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G is a better device: it provides a better display quality, cameras, and design. But you can save money by choosing the X7 Pro and, despite that, you do not have to face big compromises.

OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G vs Realme X7 Pro: PRO and CONS

OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G

PRO

Better design
Better cameras
Thinner, lighter
Reverse charging
Android 11 out of the box

CONS

Smaller battery

Realme X7 Pro

PRO

120 Hz refresh rate
Bigger battery
More affordable
Stereo speakers

CONS

Inferior design

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Leaked Samsung AR Glasses concept videos give us an idea of what to expect

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 22, 2021

Last year, it was revealed that Samsung was granted a patent for its augmented reality (AR) glasses technology. With previous efforts at developing AR and VR (virtual reality) technologies in the past not yielding the desired results, it was expected that the new patent was indicative of tremendous progress made by the company in developing an improved and easier navigation system.

A couple of leaked videos may have further shown that indeed the South Korean tech giant may have perfected the design of its AR glasses, as we now know how they may look and some of their exciting features. From the videos themselves and the reviews from other tipsters, the Samsung Glasses Lite, as the AR glasses are called, are capable of projecting a virtual screen in front of the user’s eyes, making it possible to watch videos or play games while putting on the AR glasses. The incorporation of Samsung’s Dex Mode will also help users to carry out some of these tasks without a monitor or a PC.

The company has tinkered with a number of AR and VR patents and products in recent years, like the Gear VR headsets. The AR glasses come at a time when global rival Apple had been rumored with a soon-to-be-released AR headset.

The leaked concept videos also showed that the AR glasses will not be controlled by mid-air gestures but rather the control will come from a Samsung smartwatch. This is similar to the principles underlying Apple’s AR headsets and even a similar device being conceptualized by Facebook.

The possibilities of deploying the AR glasses for other applications hold a lot of promise. The glasses could be deployed in drones to provide a better view from the drone’s camera. They can also serve as sunglasses with the Sunglasses Mode and a host of augmented reality features for a compelling viewing experience.

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Huawei turns to other businesses to make up for its loss of the smartphone market

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 22, 2021

Chinese tech giant Huawei has had a mixed bag of fortunes within the past year. It had come under severe and debilitating restrictions by the US government which accused it of being a front for the Chinese government and as such, a huge security threat that US businesses should not relate with. The impact of the ban is still being felt by the tech giant as it altered significantly the growth plans of its smartphone business and led to the sales of the Honor brand to shore up its investment and possibly ensure the Honor smartphone arm did not collapse under the weight of the sanctions.

Huawei however continues to insist that it had no ties with the Chinese government and is not on any espionage for the Chinese government. It claims it has suffered a grave injury under the unfair and unwarranted US restrictions that have completely alienated the company from its US suppliers. Huawei has been unable to access 5G chips and hardware for its base stations, as well as software components for its flagship 5G smartphones.

Now, Huawei is turning its attention to other business models and one of them is about providing its advanced tech expertise to assist pig farmers to personalize the monitoring and dieting process by using facial recognition technology. This is in addition to a number of non-core technological areas the company is gradually delving into like mining. Earlier on, it was revealed that the computer was also shifting focus to cloud computing.

Huawei continues to develop its brand along these non-core lines as it seeks to come out from the burden of the US sanctions, which industry watchers say might not be lifted anytime soon even with the change of government from Trump to Biden.

The company, it has to be stated, has not completely jettisoned its smartphone business. It is still pursuing growth in that segment, with a scheduled release of two high-end smartphones shortly deploying its Harmony OS on the devices. This will be a significant leap for the company, as it continues to sidestep the US restrictions.

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Ulefone Armor 11 5G Infrared Night Vision Camera undergoes rigorous testing, reveals video

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 22, 2021

Ulefone always prefers to bring the actual performance and durability of their smartphones by stressing them under harsh conditions. They even publish videos of these rigorous tests to verify the claims. Similarly, Ulefone Armour 11 5G has already stood tall in resilence and durability tests, and now its Night Vision camera was put under lens. You can check detailed camera comparison video to analyse the actual camera performance.

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Ulefone Armor 11 rugged smartphone houses a 20MP infrared night vision camera which helps the users to take exemplary photos in the low light environment. However, we can see how it fares well against the iPhone 12, Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra while snapping low-light photos. The Ulefone Armor 11 5G 20MP night vision camera clearly shows the object in the frame without the need for any external light. Meanwhile, the other two photos showed nothing but darkness.

Moreover, Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and iPhone 12 shutter opened for more time than the Armor 11 5G. The images taken by the Armor 11 5G were more clear and even the reflection is easily visible. The night vision camera also enables 2X zoom on an object to get a better view. Overall, it provides you with a better option while shooting at night and can be a good companion for users who love outdoor activities.

On the other hand, the Armor 11 5G comes with a powerful Dimensity 800 5G SoC, 8GB RAM and 256 GB storage. It delivers lightning-fast 5G connectivity along with better protection. You can know more information about the device by heading to the Ulefone Official Website.

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vivo V20 SE is receiving Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 22, 2021

Chinese smartphone maker vivo launched the vivo V20 SE in early November. The handset debuted with Funtouch OS 10 based on Android 10. Now, a little over three months later, the phone has started receiving Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 update.

According to a report by PiunikaWeb, vivo has started rolling out the Android 11 update for vivo V20 SE. The update comes with build number PD2038CF_EX_A_1.70.6 for the Indian variant of the device.

The OTA update weighs 3.59GB and therefore, make sure to have enough space left on your unit, in addition to an appropriate data plan. As of now, it is not known if the update is being released under greyscale testing.

In case you do not know, vivo’s greyscale testing is similar to Xiaomi’s Stable Beta releases. In this phase, the update is only seeded out to a select few users to test the stability in public. If this is the case with vivo V20 SE Funtouch OS 11 update, then the update will take some time to reach every user.

That said, with vivo V20 SE receiving the Android 11 update, all the three models in the vivo V20 series now run the latest version of Android with Funtouch OS on top of it. For those unaware, vivo debuted with vivo V20 with the newest software out of the box but the vivo V20 Pro 5G was updated soon after its release.

Additionally, the new update is also being rolled out to the older vivo V19 and the expensive vivo X50. The much older vivo V17, vivo V17 Pro, vivo V15 Pro, and vivo S1 will start getting the update starting March, as per schedule.

Samsung India unveils the Galaxy S21+ 5G Kvadrat case made from recycled material

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 22, 2021

Samsung joined Apple to remove the charging adapter from the retail box of its flagship Galaxy S21 series, citing the need to conserve the environment. Curiously, the action was carried out not too long after Samsung mocked Apple for the adapter removal. But now, to demonstrate its newfound love for environmental conservation, the Korean tech giant has teamed up with a premium textile brand in India called Kvadrat to launch eco-friendly protective cases for the Galaxy S21+ 5G.

The partnership will see both firms produce mobile accessories that are recyclable and promote sustainable production methods. Kvadrat claims the exterior, interior, and hooks of the protective case are manufactured using upcycled materials and a production method that sustains the environment. In case you don’t know, Upcycling is the process of transforming end-of-life products into new materials that offer superior quality than the original product and also benefit the environment. The process is also known as ‘creative reuse’

In addition, the company disclosed that the new protective cases will be shipped in sustainable packaging that is produced entirely from paper which is biodegradable. There is absolutely no plastic that leaves behind wastes that are non-degradable.

Talking about the phone case, they are manufactured from re-purposed 500ml plastic bottles that are converted into textile yarns through melting and reformation processes. The recycled yarns help reduce the number of plastic bottles which are a challenge to marine life. Samsung also noted that the melting and reformation processes are carried out in a way that reduces the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during manufacturing as compared with traditional material processes.

As for the pricing, the Galaxy S21+ 5G Kvadrat case carries a decent price tag of Rs. 2499 (~$34) and comes in Violet and Gray colours. The cases are available from Samsung India online and offline stores.

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Samsung extends security updates to four years for several of its phones

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 22, 2021

A few years ago, Samsung used to be terrible at releasing updates for its devices but that is no longer the case now. The smartphone market leader is only bested by Google when it comes to updates. Now, Samsung is taking it to another level and even surpassing Google by extending the duration of security updates for several of its phones.

In a press statement released today, Samsung revealed that it will be extending updates for several of its Galaxy products launched since 2019. These phones, which include models from the Galaxy “Z, S, Note, A, M, XCover, and Tab series will now receive at least four years of security updates”.

Samsung says that it has had to work with its OS and chipset partners as well as more than 200 carriers to ensure that its Galaxy devices receive timely security patches.

While Samsung doesn’t say, not all of these devices will receive updates monthly. A lot of them will receive security updates every quarter while some will fall under the “other regular” security updates group.

Below are the devices that will receive security updates for four years:

Galaxy Foldable devices: Fold, Fold 5G, Z Fold2, Z Fold2 5G, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G
Galaxy S series: S10, S10+, S10e, S10 5G, S10 Lite, S20, S20 5G, S20+, S20+ 5G, S20 Ultra, S20 Ultra 5G, S20 FE, S20 FE 5G, S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G
Galaxy Note series: Note10, Note10 5G, Note10+, Note10+ 5G, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note20 5G, Note20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra 5G
Galaxy A series: A10, A10e, A10s, A20, A20s, A30, A30s, A40, A50, A50s, A60, A70, A70s, A80, A90 5G, A11, A21, A21s, A31, A41, A51, A51 5G, A71, A71 5G, A02s, A12, A32 5G, A42 5G
Galaxy M series: M10s, M20, M30, M30s, M40, M11, M12, M21, M31, M31s, M51
Galaxy XCover series: XCover4s, XCover FieldPro, XCover Pro
Galaxy Tab series: Tab Active Pro, Tab Active3, Tab A 8 (2019), Tab A with S Pen, Tab A 8.4 (2020), Tab A7, Tab S5e, Tab S6, Tab S6 5G, Tab S6 Lite, Tab S7, Tab S7+

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Microsoft brings Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Hub 2S 85-inch to India

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Balaji S

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Feb 22, 2021

Microsoft recently launched the Surface Laptop Go in India starting at ₹71,999. Today, the company has brought the Surface Pro 7+ starting at ₹83,999 for Business and educational users and a Surface Hub 2S 85-inch to the country.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+, Surface Hub 2S 85-inch India Price, Availability

Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 7+ in Black and Platinum color options. It, however, has up to 11 different configurations of CPU and Storage. The starting price is a bit expensive compared to the US. Let’s look at their pricing below:

11th Gen Intel Core- i3(8GB RAM + 128GB SSD)- ₹83,999
11th Gen Intel Core -i5(8GB RAM + 128GB SSD)- ₹93,499
11th Gen Intel Core -i5, LTE(8GB RAM + 128GB SSD)- ₹109,499
11th Gen Intel Core -i5(8GB RAM + 256GB SSD)- ₹121,999
11th Gen Intel Core -i5, LTE(8GB RAM + 256GB SSD)- ₹136,499
11th Gen Intel Core -i5(16GB RAM + 256GB SSD)- ₹139,999
11th Gen Intel Core -i7(16GB RAM + 256GB SSD)- ₹149,499
11th Gen Intel Core -i5, LTE(16GB RAM + 256GB SSD)-₹153,999
11th Gen Intel Core -i7(16GB RAM + 512GB SSD)-₹183,999
11th Gen Intel Core -i7(16GB RAM + 1TB SSD)- ₹222,499
11th Gen Intel Core -i7(32GB RAM + 1TGB SSD)-₹258,499

Apart from this, the company has also launched the Microsoft Surface Hub 2S 85-inch variant in India for ₹21,44,999. Users can get the Surface Pro 7+ from today at their local resellers while the Surface Hub 2S will be available from March 3.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Specifications and Features

The Surface Pro 7 Plus has quite a few changes compared to the Surface Pro 7 from 2019. It features a 12.3-inch PixelSense Display. This one has a 2736 x 1824 resolution, 267 PPI, and 3:2 aspect-ratio.

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As seen above, it is an upgrade from 10th-gen Intel on the predecessor. That is, it starts from 11th-gen Intel i3 and goes all the way up to Intel Core-i7 CPUs. This is paired with Intel UHD/Intel Xe Graphics, up to 32GB LPDDR4x RAM, and 1TB SSD storage.

For Connectivity, you get an optional LTE variant(4G-nanoSIM). However, do note that only the core-i5 models have this support. Other options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C port, a USB Type-A port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and microSD card reader.

You can also hook up an external display using the USB-C and optional Surface Dock 2 if you want. Other features include a 50.4WHr battery, dual far-field microphones, 5MP selfie camera. Finally the Surface Pro 7+ measures 292x201x8.5mm.

Microsoft Surface Hub 2S 85-inch Features

Unlike any other 4K displays, the Surface Hub 2S 85-inch has an 85-inch screen with a 4K PixelSense Touch Display. This one has a 3,840×2,160 pixel resolution and a 16:9 aspect-ratio.

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It has the following ports and connectivity features:

1xUSB Type-A, 3xUSB-C
Mini-DisplayPort, HDMI
USB Type-C with DisplayPort
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0.

Under the hood, it is powered by an 8th-gen Intel Core-i5 processor paired with 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD. Other features include a 90-degree horizontal field of view, three-way stereo speakers, camera with 4K support, and more.

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Mega Sale: ILife is presenting its Biggest Sale of 2021 with more than $100 Discount on AliExpress

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Daily Deals

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Feb 22, 2021

The biggest ILife sale of 2021 is now live at AliExpress. With this mega sale, ILife is giving out more than $100 discounts on a variety of products.

ILife is a prominent name in the intelligent cleaning industry. They have created simple yet smart cleaning robots, designed to cater to different home and office needs. They have designed different bots for different purposes like sweeping, wet mopping, disinfecting, shining, polishing, etc. Winner of multiple awards like the LAZADA Top Brand 2020 and RedDot design award, the company churns out high-quality advanced cleaning bots for their consumers. Moreover, their in-house R&D labs and large-scale manufacturing centers ensure high tech, great quality, and ever-evolving bots, reach their customers across the globe.

From 22 February 2021 to 26 February 2021 ILife is offering its biggest sale of the year. The company is giving great discounts and coupons on a variety of products, exclusively at AliExpress. So for our loyal readers here are some great deals handpicked by our editor at GizmoChina.

ILife L100 Robot Vacuum Cleaner – Retail Price $499, discounted final price $229.98

Features: LDS Lazer Radar, App Control, 2000pa super suction, Vibrating water tank, Real-time mapping with an advanced map management system, Multiple cleaning modes, Dual suction mode, Forbidden zone, Anti-fall, and Anti-collision technology, etc.

ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner – Retail Price $333, discounted final price $138.32

Features: Sweep and Wet mop, Disinfection, ideal for multiple hard and soft surfaces and different floorings, OBS All Terrain Detection system, i-dropping technology, Anti-fall and Anti-collision, 120 minute working time, Self-charging, etc.

ILife V8 Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner – Retail Price $384, discounted final price $168.28

Features: Mop and Vacuum, Intelligent path planning, Powerful suction, Anti-fall and Anti-collision, Auto recharge, Scheduled disinfection, NIDEC Brushless motor, Dual suction mode, Ultra-large dustbin, Three-level filtration system, Adjustable water volume, etc.

ILife V9e Robot Vacuum Cleaner – Retail Price $408, discounted final price $189.99

Features: 700ml Cyclone dust box, App Remote control, Scheduled cleaning function, Anti-tangle for pet hair, Multiple cleaning modes, Anti-skid bumpy wheel, Auto recharge, Anti-collision, and Anti-fall, etc.

ILife V3s Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner – Retail Price $200, discounted final price $98

Features: Multiple cleaning modes, 120-minute working time, Auto dock and recharge, Obstacle avoidance and Cliff detection sensor, Airway filtering, Scheduled cleaning, etc.

All the above deals are available only at AliExpress as a part of their Brand Fest. Additional shipping charges may apply to different countries from different warehouses. New user coupons and additional discount coupons are also available at AliExpress. So grab this megadeal before it expires on 26 February 2021.

HarmonyOS is arriving on Huawei Flagships including Mate X2 from April 2021

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Balaji S

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Feb 22, 2021

Back in September at the HDC 2020, Huawei confirmed that it would bring the HarmonyOS to its Smartphones. Standing by its word, it has already rolled out a Beta Version of the HarmonyOS 2.0 to some devices. Now, the company has said that the stable Android alternative OS is finally coming to flagship devices.

Starting from April 2021, Huawei flagship devices will start getting the HarmonyOS upgrade. This finally will transition the company’s smartphones into an ecosystem of its own.

At the launch, the company also said that the newbie HUAWEI Mate X2 will be among the first to get it. This means that the device will run EMUI 11.0 (Based on Android 10) till then.

Assuming that the HUAWEI P50 series launches in a couple of months, it should also get it alongside the 2021 foldable first. HUAWEI brought the HarmonyOS ecosystem as a way to evade the tussle with the US and the subsequent ban on Google Mobile Services(GMS).

This new Operating System is also considered as an infrastructure to get deep into the roots of smart IoT devices including Smart TVs. The company Last year upped the ante by bringing the HarmonyOS 2.0.

As mentioned above, it extended the support for IoT devices initially. Following this, it released the SDK and Developer Toolkit for Smartphones in December 2020 and Beta versions from Jan’21.

Now, it has finally found the groove for the Flagships, and hence, expect the stable versions to roll out before H1 2021 ends. We don’t have an exact list of devices that will be getting the update yet. However, it is likely to arrive on the Huawei P, Mate, and Nova devices gradually.

Not just the HarmonyOS, Huawei is working hard to improve the App Gallery market as well. As of 2020, it had up to 500 million monthly active users worldwide and is expanding further.

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