OPPO Reno5 Z clears multiple certifications ahead of launch

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Mar 1, 2021

Apart from debuting the OPPO Find X3 series this month, OPPO is also expected to expand the OPPO Reno5 series globally. According to new certifications, the Chinese smartphone maker may soon release a device called OPPO Reno5 Z, which will be the successor to last year’s OPPO Reno4 Z.

OPPO Reno4 Z Ink Black Dew White Featured — OPPO Reno4 Z (aka OPPO A92s)

For those unaware, the 2020 OPPO Reno4 Z was a rebranded OPPO A92s. Hence, we can expect the company to release the upcoming OPPO Reno5 Z as an OPPO A series phone as well. But as of now, we do not have any information on that.

What we know so far is the forthcoming OPPO Reno5 Z with model number CPH2211 has cleared multiple certifications. Some of them have even revealed certain specs of this handset.

First of all, according to Norway’s NEMKO, the OPPO Reno5 Z will be backed by a 4,220mAh battery. Further, as per Singapore’s IMDA, it will come with connectivity options like WCDMA, LTE, VoLTE, 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC.

Additionally, the Bluetooth SIG certification confirms the device to feature Bluetooth 5.2. Lastly, the phone is also certified by GCF, however, it does not say anything about the handset.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the OPPO Reno5 Z apart from the above-mentioned basic features. Anyway, we expect to learn more about this smartphone before its official launch sometime later in the near future.

China steps in to ease disruption in domestic car production amid chip shortage

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Sean

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Mar 1, 2021

China has apparently stepped in to help ease the chip shortage issue. The government is aiming to ease the disruption in domestic car makers’ supply chain by publishing a handbook listing suppliers of car chips and demands from automobile manufacturers.

According to an SCMP report, China is responsible making one in every three cars in the world within car industry. In other words, the nation is also bearing the brunt of the of the global shortage, since it relies on imports for more than 80 percent of its semiconductor parts. As per official government data, vehicle production fell by 15.9 percent in the first month of this year to just 2.4 million units from a month prior.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has also stepped in the help bridge the gap between demand supply of chips, to help reduce the disruptuion in the supply chain as well, as per CCTV (China Central Television). Recently, a special meeting was also held by the ministry to help carmakers identify sources of supply. The handbook compiled by this ministry also contains over 568 products with sources from 59 semiconductor based companies.

These are used for major vehicle chips including computing, control and communications parts, with over other 1,000 pieces of product demand information that is sought by automobile manufacturers. At the moment, the global chip makers are struggling to keep up with demand, with their capacities being stretched. This arrives as major auto and electronics makers faced a sharp turn in sales as signs of the pandemic subsiding, with more economies also slowly reopening.

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Shocking! Gamer kills rival over Call of Duty: Mobile competition

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 1, 2021

Gaming addiction is a challenge that faced in different parts of the world which have precipitated proactive measures both from the regulatory authorities as well as games publishers to help curb this menace. Well, one gamer in Brazil took his addiction to the extreme by killing a rival competitor. The victim, Ingrid Oliveira Bueno da Silva, 19, was a top gamer who had met with the accused, 18-year-old Guilherme Alves Costa at his home to take part in a joint competition on Call of Duty: Mobile, both players belonging to rival teams. The pair had first established contact with each other online last month, according to local news reports.

Alves Costa who bears the online name “Flashlight” allegedly stabbed Miss Oliveira Bueno da Silva with a knife repeatedly after she arrived at his home located in Pirituba, north of São Paulo. The accused is reported to have confessed to the crime in a video which he recorded with his smartphone and shared on some WhatsApp group chats including one for his clan. He also shared images of the deceased before leaving the crime scene.

However, the 18-year-old later submitted himself to law enforcement agents after the clan leadership alerted the appropriate authorities. The alleged murderer even insists that his mental health was “completely fit” and he “wanted to do this,” according to a statement by São Paulo’s State Department of Public Security.

The mental health of the accused will likely be accessed to determine if he isn’t insane. No sane person will stab his fellow over video games. Or wait, there is precedence. In May 2010, a French gamer, Julien Barreaux, 20, hunted his rival for seven months and killed him for killing his character in the game Counter-Strike the previous November.

Also, in 2018, two professional video gamers were killed by a distraught rival player who was angry he lost at an eSports tournament in Florida. The shooter who had a history of mental illness later turned the gun on himself.

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OnePlus Nord starts receiving Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 stable update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 1, 2021

The OnePlus Nord is the brand’s first-ever mid-range smartphone. The handset debuted with OxygenOs 10.5 based on Android 10. Despite being a new phone, the company started releasing OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) beta builds for this device only in early January 2021. Now, almost two months later, the smartphone has finally begun to receive the stable update.

Lately, OnePlus has been slow in updating its devices. Google released Android 11 in September. But so far, OnePlus has rolled out OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 for only three handsets, namely the OnePlus 8 series and the OnePlus Nord.

The OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro started receiving OxygenOS 11 stable in October itself. But the OnePlus Nord is receiving the same update only now. Anyway, the latest system update for the phone brings all the Android 11 and OxygenOS 11 features despite being a mid-ranger.

Some of the notable features of the OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 11 update include a new revamped UI similar to Samsung One UI, Insight AOD clock style, Canvas AOD wallpaper, scheduled Dark Mode, new OnePlus Shelf UI, and new OnePlus Gallery app with stories.

OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 11.0.0.0 Android 11 Stable Update Official Changelog

System
- Update to Android 11 version
- The brand new UI design brings you a more comfortable experience with various optimizations of details
- Optimized the stability of some third-party apps and improved experience

Ambient Display
- Newly added Insight clock style, a joint creation with Parsons School of Design. It will change according to the phone usage data (Go to: Settings – Customization – Clock on ambient display)
- Newly added the Canvas always-on display, which can extract the subject’s outline from any photo and display it on your lock screen (Go to: Settings – Customization – Wallpaper – Canvas – Choose photo preview and it can be generated automatically)

Dark Mode
- Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode, pull down the quick setting to enable.
- Now supporting automatically turn on feature & customize time range. (Go to: Settings – Display – Dark Mode – Turn on automatically – Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise / Custom time range)

Shelf
- Brand new shelf UI
- Newly added a weather widget with smarter animation effect

Gallery
- Newly added the Story feature, which can automatically create the weekly stories by using your local photos and videos
- Optimized the loading speed to improve the image preview experience

OnePlus is rolling Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 stable update for the OnePlus Nord in batches. Therefore, the build may take time to arrive on your unit. That said, the brand suggests users to have at least 3GB of free space and a 30% battery level before installing the update.

Huawei upgrades over 100 million users to EMUI 11, HarmonyOS the next stop

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Sean

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Mar 1, 2021

Earlier today (1st March 2021), the official Weibo account, a Chinese micrblogging website, of Huawei EMUI officially shared that the company has successfully brought over more than 100 million users to its latest EMUI 11 OS, with “the next stop” being HarmonyOS (AKA HongMengOS in China).

On the social media post, the Chinese tech giant shared the news and also showcased its quick update cycle for its latest custom skin, which is based on the vanilla Android OS. For those unaware, EMUI 11 was first announced at the Huawei Develop Conference (HDC) 2020, in September, where it was showcased for its smart multi window and multi screen support, along with a more optimized UI and other improved functionalities as well.

Recently, it had rumored that the company has already begun bringing HarmonyOS to its devices, which would also mark the halting of any major development for the EMUI 11 paltform. In other words, EMUI 11 will effectively be the last version of the custom skin. It was previously rumored that the process will not be immediate as the smartphone manufacturer aimed to transition the EMUI 11 enabled devices to HarmonyOS through EMUI 11.1, which will replace the kernel with the proprietary operating system.

But as per ITHome, the company will be directly upgrading devices to HarmonyOS. For those unaware, the new OS is the company’s self developed platform, which was first announced back in 2019 after it faced a trade ban by the US government. At the moment, the brand aims on bringing this OS to more than just smartphones, in IoT devices and larger screened products as well, to add cross platform integration as well.

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Biden administration set to apply a Trump regulation that targets Chinese tech firms

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Mar 1, 2021

The Biden administration is planning on implementing a regulation that first surfaced back during the term of the former President Donald Trump. The rule targets Chinese tech firms that are designated as a threat to the US.

According to a Reuters report, the news arrives despite the objections from US based businesses. During the final days of the Trump administration, the US Commerce Department had issued an interim final rule that aimed at addressing information and communications technology supply chain concerns. The department had said that this rule would become effective after a 60 day period of public comment.

As per a spokesperson of the department, the agency would be accepting a public comment on the rule until 22nd March 2021, which is also when it would go into effect. In the statement, it was said that “Trustworthy information and communications technology and services are essential to our national and economic security and remains a top priority for the Biden Harris administration.”

However, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and groups that represent major industries stated in a letter that this interim rule gave the agency “nearly unlimited authority to intervene in virtually any commercial transaction between U.S. companies and their foreign counterparts that involves technology, with little to no due process, accountability, transparency, or coordination with other government programs.”

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Evidence of Xiaomi’s 50MP camera phone found, Could it be Mi 11 Ultra?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 1, 2021

Evidence of an upcoming Xiaomi phone with a 50-megapixel camera has appeared through the MIUI camera app courtesy of tipster Abhishek Yadav. This phone could be the upcoming flagship phone called the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra.

Xiaomi is working on 50MP camera smartphone.
Evidence of Xiaomi's 50MP camera smartphone found in MIUI camera app, could be Mi 11 Ultra. (https://t.co/QO42r7Aya7) https://t.co/LdzlyqhJVS pic.twitter.com/hiI4FztPTV

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) March 1, 2021

The snapshot shared by the tipster does not clearly tell which Xiaomi phone could be equipped with a 50-megapixel camera. It was revealed through a massive leak last month that Xiaomi is gearing to launch a new flagship phone called the Mi 11 Ultra. As the name goes, this device is expected to arrive as an advanced version of the Xiaomi Mi 11 5G smartphone that debuted last year in December.

Leaked shots of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra flagship phone had revealed that it has a large-sized rectangle-shaped camera module on its back. It is said to be equipped with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel wide-angle snapper, and a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. The massive camera module also features a secondary display.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is expected to flaunt a 6.8-inch OLED screen that offers a WQHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The curved edge punch-hole screen is expected to house a 20-megapixel front camera and an in-screen fingerprint reader. The screen is shielded by Gorilla Glass Victus.

The Mi 11 Ultra is expected to feature the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform along with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It may come with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W rapid charging and 67W wireless charging. The handset is also likely to support 10W wireless charging. The Mi 11 Ultra could be equipped with Harman Kardon stereo speakers and it could be running on MIUI 12.5 global edition. It is likely to go official in this quarter.

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Best Price: Anker Wireless Charger, Power Wave Stand available at the Lowest Price yet $15.19 (Original Price $18.99)

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Mar 1, 2021

Amazon US is giving this amazing deal on Anker Wireless Charger, Power Wave Stand. The wireless charger which originally retails at $18.99 is now available for $15.19 only.

Anker wireless charger, power wave stand is designed to be not just a wireless charger but also a functional power stand for your smartphone. This universally compatible model can be used with any and every Qi-enabled phone and device. With fast charging technology, the device uses a 10W fast charge mode for the latest Samsung devices and a 5W standard charge mode for the rest of your smartphones. Moreover, you won’t have to worry about removing the case or smartphone cover as the Anker Power Wave stand supports charging through cases up to 5mm thick. However, metal cases and other external attachments on your smartphone may interfere with the charging process.

The highlight of the Anker Power stand is its switch-up mode which allows you to charge and use the phone simultaneously either in landscape or portrait mode as per your need. So while watching a movie feel free to switch to landscape mode and when on a video call simply switch it back to portrait mode without interfering with the charging process.

Anker wireless charger, Power Wave stand usually retails at $18.99. However, as a limited-time offer, Amazon US, is giving this multipurpose charger for $15.19 only. This is the lowest rate yet that we have seen on this charger and with free shipping and returns this deal is a pretty good bargain.

Xiaomi relaunches MiTalk as a Clubhouse clone for Android and iOS in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 1, 2021

Clubhouse is an audio-based social media introduced in April 2020. But the app went mainstream in January 2021 when Elon Musk gave an interview on the platform. As its popularity rose, social media giants like Facebook and Twitter started prepping their alternatives. In fact, Twitter is already testing its solution called ‘Twitter Spaces’. Additionally, there are already several Clubhouse clones from different companies around the world. Now, Xiaomi has also officially joined this bandwagon.

For those unaware, Xiaomi had released an instant messaging app called MiTalk back in November 2010. This was even before the birth of WeChat in China. But unfortunately, the smartphone maker’s messaging platform never really took off. Therefore, the company finally shuttered its operations on February 19, 2021.

But to everyone’s surprise, on February 26, Xiaomi revived this application as a Clubhouse clone in China. As per netizens, the company reportedly published this new app on the Apple App Store and the Mi App Store with the name ‘Jushou’ (Hands Up) on the same day as the original MiTalk app was discontinued.

However, with the official announcement of MiTalk’s revival, the application’s listing on the app stores was changed accordingly. As per the official website, the new MiTalk is a ‘voice chat app for professionals’. The description clearly screams that it is a Clubhouse clone.

MiTalk Description (Translated)

MiTalk, start again.

The new “MiTalk” is a voice chat app for professionals. Here, you can hear the sharing and insights of professionals in various industries, and you can also raise your hands to participate in the sharing; at the same time, you can create topics of interest to you, communicate and collide ideas with friends and colleagues.

At present, we are in the small-scale invitation closed beta phase. The public beta time will be synchronized on the official website in the future. Thank you for your attention.

At present, only Xiaomi employees in China can use this app with their company registered contact number as well as invite code. But the application should be available for the general public (only China) very soon. Interested users will still require an invite code nonetheless.

That said, though MiTalk is a clone of Clubhouse, it is available on both Android and iOS app stores right from its launch. And with the original Clubhouse being banned in China, there might be a chance for Xiaomi to tap into this new market.

But it is worth noting that there are already multiple local Clubhouse competitors in China like Dizhua, Tiya, and Yalla. So we’ll have to wait and see how the app fares in the Chinese market.

LG granted patent for an extendable OLED TV design

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 1, 2021

LG may be planning to shut down completely its smartphone business but the brand continues to build on its smart TV market. We’ve seen LG explore different display types for its smart TV including rollable and transparent TV designs. The Korean tech giant has been granted a new patent for an extendable display.

The patent application was filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on September 1, 2020, and was approved on February 26, 2021. The design of the TV seems to be an intermediate product between LG’s rollable TV and transparent TV. The TV consists of two parts: a TV host and a base.

LetsGoDigital in its usual fashion has come out with a set of renders showing the retractable TV. Judging from the patent sketches and LetsGoDigital’s renders, the TV adopts a retractable design whereby the size of the base is similar to that of the TV. When not in use or for other purposes, the length of the TV can be adjusted freely.

In addition, there is a long strip opening in the middle of the base. When the TV is completely stored in the base, the opening can display the date and time. When the user listens to music, control elements such as play, pause, up and down music will also be displayed there.

The TV brings to mind the LG Signature R smart TV which was first unveiled at CES 2019 but only went on sale in Korea in October last year for around $87,000. The smart TV utilizes a 65-inch flexible OLED panel and has several features but the most impressive is the ability of the screen to be partially or fully retracted into the base.

At CES 2021, LG announced a 55-inch transparent OLED TV. In the storage state, there is a long strip window to display the date, time, etc., in the semi-raised state. It can also display the user’s sleep duration, heart rate data, and other health data. When fully raised, it is a complete big screen TV.

The two existing models and this patented version all adopt a retractable design but we can’t figure out where the difference lies. We expect this version to be a more affordable model, though.

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RedMagic 6 will feature up to 500Hz touch sampling rate

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 1, 2021

RedMagic, the gaming-focused sub-brand of nubia Technology is all set to debut its next smartphone called RedMagic 6 on March 4. Ahead of its official announcement, the company has been teasing the phone’s features officially. Last week, the brand’s executive confirmed some of the primary specs. Let’s have a look at them.

First and foremost, the upcoming RedMagic 6 will be the world’s first smartphone with a 160Hz refresh rate display. That’s not all, this panel will also have support for up to 500Hz touch sampling rate for a single finger and up to 360Hz touch sampling rate for multiple fingers.

Further, being a gaming smartphone, the device will also come with shoulder buttons. These keys are said to feature a 400Hz touch sampling rate. Also, to keep the handset’s thermal down, the handset will be equipped with an air and liquid cooling system.

For performance, like any other high-end Android smartphone in 2021, it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Whereas, for power, it will draw energy from a 4,500mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging. The company also claims that its 120W standard is faster than competitors.

Last but not least, the RedMagic 6’s software will come with optimizations and tweaks for popular game titles, thanks to the brand’s partnership with Tencent Games.

Global Chip Shortage: Qualcomm’s supply for smartphones from Realme & Xiaomi affected

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Sean

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Mar 1, 2021

The world is currently experiencing one of the worst shortages of semiconductors. Various industries ranging from the smartphone to even the automobile market has been affected by it, And now, senior officials of popular Chinese smartphone makers, Realme and Xiaomi, have commented on the matter and have even called it a major issue.

For those unaware, there is a shortage of chip supply across the globe, which has led to an issue of supply to various different segments. The shortages have led to a global rise in prices, and also a rise in chip stock values as well. But despite the supply being short, the demand for semiconductors are still on a rise. As per a Yicai report, smartphone chips are “completely out of stock.” The Realme executive stated that Qualcomm’s chips are out of stock due to supply issues with materials, power supply and radio frequency devices as well.

Back in February 2021, Lu Weibing, President of Xiaomi, also added that the current supply issue is not a simple one, but an extreme shortage. As per a source close to the smartphone supply chain, Qualcomm’s material deliveries for its chips have been delayed by more than 30 weeks. The delivery of its CSD Bluetooth audio chips have reached up to 33 weeks. Notably, this has caused other brands like Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and OnePlus, to raise their stocks of its smartphones related components, which has further aggravated the situation, straining chip suppliers that have their sites running at full capacity.

According to an industry analyst from Taiwan, “Currently, mobile phone processors, PMIC power management chips, and MCU microprocessor chips are all out of stock.” Similarly, Han Jinman, executive vice president of Samsung’s memory chip business, also stated that As the supply shortage of chip foundries has become a global problem, the supply of other semiconductor components may affect the demand for mobile devices.”

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OnePlus 9 series might launch on March 23: Leak

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Sean

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Mar 1, 2021

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.

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— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 1, 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.

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Samsung Galaxy M12 gets listed on Amazon India ahead of its launch on March 11

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Jeet

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Mar 1, 2021

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 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.

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Blackview BV6600 rugged smartphone with 8580 mAh battery debuts for sale at $129.99

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 1, 2021

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.

Must See: Blackview BV6600 rugged smartphone goes official with 8580 mAh battery

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.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro protective case leak reveals the camera module design

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Jeet

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Mar 1, 2021

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.

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Apple iPad Pro 2021 powered by A14 chipset to be as powerful as M1-powered Mac

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Jeet

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Mar 1, 2021

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.

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Vivo S9 5G confirmed to feature Dimensity 1100 and UFS 3.1

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 1, 2021

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.

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OPPO Find X3 series launch date is March 11

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 1, 2021

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.

OPPO Find X3 and Find X3 Pro specifications

The Find X3 Pro is said to come with a 6.78-inch OLED screen with a punch-hole design. It is expected to support QHD+ resolution, 10-bit color, and an adaptive refresh rate of 10Hz to 120Hz. The Snapdragon 888 will fuel the Find X3 Pro, whereas the Find X3 is likely to come with Snapdragon 870.

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.

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OPPO F19 Pro, F19 Pro+ 5G launch teased on Amazon India, key specifications leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 1, 2021

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.

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