RedmiBook is Redmi’s line of Windows-powered notebook computers, and come February 25, there will be a new model called the RedmiBook Pro. The date is the same day Redmi will unveil the Redmi K40 series.
The official Mi NoteBook Weibo account confirmed the launch of the new computer yesterday. Previously, the account had shared several images that tease some of the upcoming computer’s features.
So far, we know the RedmiBook Pro will be powered by a processor from Intel’s Tiger Lake H35 series. The line of 11th-gen quad-core processors features 10nm chipsets with a TDP of 35W and Intel Xe graphics. It has been reported that Redmi will also announce variants of the RedmiBook with AMD Ryzen processors too. The AMD-powered version is expected to launch as the RedmiBook Pro 15S.
The RedmiBook Pro will come with an all-metal design with a new finish that should give it a premium feel. The teaser poster shows that there is a USB-C port for charging on the right side of the computer along with an HDMI port. The notebook will also have a full-size backlit keyboard.
It has also confirmed that it will have a webcam. You will expect that to be standard but Xiaomi actually sells some computers that do not have a webcam.
The RedmiBook Pro will launch in China but it remains to be seen if we will get a global release. You may want to look to Xiaomi’s own Mi NoteBook line if you want a computer from the Chinese manufacturer.
Chinese tech giant Huawei is acompany with many parts but the gaming industry is still a virgin field for the company. That may change soon, if the lastest rumour emanating on Weibo is anything to go about. A tipster @Tomato Prince has disclosed that Huawei is panning to release its own game console similar to the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft‘s XBox gaming consoles.
In addition, the tipster disclosed that Huawei will launch a gaming laptop within this year, marking its official entry into the gaming products field.
Last year, beforethe sales of the Honor brand, the Honor Hunter V700 Gaming laptop was launched which technically is a product under Huawei’s belt. However, since the Honor brand has been sold off, the same cannot be said about the gaming laptop. Huaweiwas also expected to launch a branded gaming notebook but that didn’t happen.
Talking of the gaming console, this is the first time we are getting wind of a Huawei-branded gaming console. What makes it even interesting is the comparison with the Xbox and PlayStation. That means we are looking at a high-end console. It is possible the console will be developed in prtnership with gaming software developers like Tencent games so as to get popular games inside the console.
These are just mere speculations, though. We can’t vouch for the credibility of these disclosures but considering the sales of Honor, Huawei will definitely launch its own gaming notebook. The configuration and release details are still unknown. We can’t say the same thing for the gaming console, so take the information with a pinch of salt.
Xiaomi Mi 11 and Apple iPhone 12 Mini are two devices meant for different market segments. The latter is a very compact phone, while the former is a phablet meant for power users. But they are both flagships with an amazing hardware department and their prices are not so different all around the world. Their specifications are targeted at different kinds of users, but which one is the most suitable for you? This comparison will help you find out, besides listing all the main differences and similarities between Xiaomi Mi 11 and iPhone 12 Mini.
Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Xiaomi Mi 11
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm, 196 g
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm, 135 g
DISPLAY
6.81 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED
5.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
The Apple iPhone 12 Mini will undoubtedly attract more customers when it comes to aesthetics, due to its incredibly compact design. It is one of the most compact phones in the market and it is even smaller than the iPhone SE 2020. Further, it has an amazing build quality, with a glass back and an aluminum frame. The iPhone 12 Mini is even waterproof (up to 6 meters deep for max 30 minutes) and dustproof thanks to the IP68 certification. Xiaomi Mi 11 is a beautiful and well-built device with its borderless punch-hole display, curved edges, glass (or eco-leather) back, and aluminum frame, but it is bigger and less unique.
Display
On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 11 has a superior display to the iPhone 12 Mini. First of all, it boasts a higher Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3200 pixels. Further, it has a high refresh rate (120 Hz), while the iPhone 12 Mini has a standard refresh rate. It even comes with the HDR10+ certification and a huge 1500 nit peak brightness. Its display can show up to one billion colors and it is definitely one of the most awesome OLED panels in the market. On the other hand, iPhone 12 Mini remains a great phone in terms of display, with its 5.4-inch OLED panel boasting Dolby Vision support and a wide color gamut.
Specs & Software
Xiaomi Mi 11 and iPhone 12 Mini are equipped with flagship-class processors: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and Apple A14 Bionic. The Xiaomi Mi 11’s Snapdragon 888 is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, while iPhone 12 Mini offers 4 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. Despite the lower quantity of RAM, the iPhone 12 Mini remains at the same level as the Xiaomi Mi 11 not only thanks to the strong chipset but also because iOS has amazing software optimization.
Camera
The iPhone 12 Mini and the Xiaomi Mi 11 are very good camera phones, despite they are not the best out there. The iPhone 12 Mini is actually able to achieve better results with its amazing 12 MP main sensor boasting a bright f/1.6 focal aperture and OIS. It also records amazing videos. On the front side, there is not only a better selfie camera than Xiaomi Mi 11 but also an additional sensor for 3D facial recognition. Xiaomi Mi 11 relies on an in-display fingerprint scanner for authentication.
The battery life is the weakest point of the iPhone 12 Mini. Due to its compact size, it packs a small 2227 mAh battery which offers a more than sufficient battery life, but it can not compete with the Xiaomi Mi 11 and its 4600 mAh battery in any way. Further, the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a faster wired charging technology with 55W power, as well as a faster wireless charging technology with a power of 50W. Last but not least, the Mi 11 supports reverse wireless charging.
Price
Xiaomi Mi 11 is priced at €749/$900 in the global market, while iPhone 12 Mini starts at €839/$699 (prices vary depending on the market). If you love compact phones and iOS, the iPhone 12 Mini may be a great option for you. It has an amazing camera and it is even waterproof. But overall, on the paper, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a superior phone from many points of view, especially due to its longer battery life, charging speeds, amazing display. Which one would you pick?
Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Apple iPhone 12 Mini: PRO and CONS
For fans of the Moto G series, this year is going to be a pretty exciting one. The Lenovo-owned company has several handsets scheduled to launch this year, one of which will be the line’s first Snapdragon 800 series-powered smartphone. This phone already launched in China as the Motorola Edge S and will get a global launch as the Moto G100. Another phone expected to launch this year is the Moto G30 and ahead of its release, some press renders have surfaced.
The Moto G30 is not the successor to the Moto G9 from last year. There will actually be a Moto G10 smartphone in the near future. However, the Moto G30 shares some of its specs with the Moto G9 released last August.
As seen in the renders first posted by Winfuture.de, the Moto G30 has a display with a waterdrop notch. The screen size is 6.5-inches and it has a resolution of 1600 x 720 which means this is almost the same display as that of the Moto G9 albeit with a higher refresh rate.
The back of the phone is where both phones differ. Rather than a camera array that sits in the middle of the phone as we have on the Moto G9, the Moto G30 has its camera array on the left side. The design is also different – a rectangular housing with curved corners and not a squircle.
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The Moto G30 has four rear cameras – a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. One of the 2MP cameras sits in a subspace within the main camera housing along with the LED flash. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back too.
The renders show the phone has a USB-C port flanked on the right by a six-hole speaker grille and on the left by a microphone. We can’t see the top and the left side but we are pretty sure that is where the audio jack and SIM tray are respectively. The right side of the frame is home to the Google Assistant button, volume control, and power button.
The Moto G30 will have a Snapdragon 662 processor under its hood 4GB or 6GB of RAM and will come in 64GB and 128GB storage options. It will have a 90Hz refresh rate, a MicroSD card slot, a 5000mAh battery with 20W fast charging, and a price tag of €179.99 according to TechnikNews. We are not sure if that is the starting price or for one of the other two configurations.
Noise has officially launched the ColorFit Pro 3 budget smartwatch in India. This Apple Watch lookalike wearable is priced at ₹3,999 ($55). It can be purchased from either Amazon India or the brand’s official website – gonoise.com.
The newly released Noise ColorFit Pro 3 smartwatch sports a 1.55-inch square-shaped LCD panel with a resolution of 320 x 360 pixels and 500 nits peak brightness. This screen supports touch input as the watch only has a single physical key.
Talking about connectivity, this watch comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE to connect with Android smartphones (Android 4.4 or above) and Apple iPhones (iOS 9 or above) via the NoiseFit companion app. It can also sync data with Google Fit as well as Apple Health.
As far as sensors are concerned, the wearable features a PPG heart rate sensor, a SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level monitoring, and an accelerometer. Further, the device comes with 14 sports mode like Outdoor Cycle, Indoor Run, Indoor Cycle, Outdoor Run, Hiking, Outdoor Walk, Indoor Walk, Pool Swim, Yoga, Open Water Swim, Workout, Cricket, Elliptical, and Rower.
Other features of this smartwatch include customizable & cloud-based watch faces, stress monitoring, breathing mode, sleep tracking, call and app alerts, alarm, timer, stopwatch, weather, music control, hand wash reminder, sedentary reminder, find my phone, and female health tracking.
Last but not least, the 5ATM water-resistant Noise ColorFit Pro 3 weighs 35g and is backed by a 210mAh battery that can help the product last for up to 10 days on a full charge.
Last month, a new US Government was formed with Joe Biden as the President. Right from the day of assuming Office, Biden has been overturning Trump’s measures like bringing the US back into the UNFCCC’s Paris Agreement. Among the others, he was also expected to look into the TikTok US Operations issue. Now, a report by WSJ says that the talks have been shelved indefinitely.
According to the report(Via Reuters), plans to redirect TikTok’s U.S Operations over to Walmart and Oracle have been pushed back. Apparently, the reason is because the issue concerning potential security threats will now be reviewed by the new President Biden.
Back in 2020, the US Govt under Trump said that TikTok poses a security threat as he feared data of American Citizens collected by ByteDance would be obtained by the Chinese Govt. The company, however, has been denying this and the involvement of the Chinese Govt in its operations, from the beginning.
This came months after the Indian Govt banned TikTok citing Data Threat and security concerns back in June 2020. Later, TikTok entered into a legal battle with the US and got a Stay on ban from Commerce Department following a court order.
The US Govt has been mulling either to sell its US Operations(incl. Assets) from ByteDance to an American company or get banned. Accordingly, companies like Walmart and Oracle have been in talks to secure the deal.
Despite getting banned in few regions, TikTok topped the Charts in the middle of 2020, and Overall 2nd recently in January 2021 courtesy of the Sensor Tower report.
In India though, the company has been completely banned country-wide and has reduced the employee count as a result. Let’s just hope that ByteDance finds a way to steer through hurdles in its top markets like the US and India soon.
Tablets are fun gadgets; you can work on them, be creative or just have fun. Adding more to the fun, Gearbest is offering a pretty sweet deal on Teclast P20HD Tablet. With a large screen and decent specs, this tablet can be an ideal option for you. Thanks to the sale, youcan now buy it for only $129.99 (original price: $169.99).
Teclast P20HD Tablet is powered by a 1.6GHz CPU processor that supports TDD-LTE, FDD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, and GSM modes. It packs an Octa-core ARM Cortex-A55 application processor and IMG8322 for 3D graphics acceleration. This tablet has a 10.1-inch display with 1920 x 1200p resolution and 10-point touch IPS sharp screen. It packs a 5MP rear camera with autofocus mode and 2MP front camera. The WiFi supports dual bands 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz offer seamless use. Other highlights include 4GB+64GB memory configuration, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and much more.
Lenovo is known as the only manufacturer that makes Motorola-branded smartphones but that is about to change as another manufacturer is about to begin churning out Motorola phones too. These new phones will be rugged phones and they will be made by Bullitt Group.
Bullitt Group, the company behind CAT phones will soon begin making Motorola-branded rugged phones
Bullitt Group is a phone and consumer-electronics company based in the UK and they are known as the manufacturer behind the CAT line of rugged phones. The CAT phones are made under the license of the American engineering giant, Caterpillar Inc. The UK company also manufactures phones under the Land Rover brand and are the ones that made the 2016 Kodak Ectra Camera Phone. Now Bullitt is ready to add Motorola-branded rugged phones to the products it makes.
This is a unique strategic alliance, as it allows Bullitt to apply its expertise to the Motorola portfolio of products. – Dave Floyd, Bullitt Co-Founder
According to Bullitt, this is a “long-term global strategic brand partnership to develop and market rugged mobile phones bearing the iconic Motorola brand”. The manufacturer says that more details of the Motorola rugged mobile phones will be announced this quarter.
We expect the first set of phones to launch this year and we expect them to run the Android operating system. We also expect models that support both 4G and 5G networks from the manufacturer.
Rugged smartphones are pretty popular amongst essential workers such as first responders, construction workers, and those in the health industry. These phones are designed to take a beating and will survive drops, work in extreme temperatures, and also have glove mode support. Some rugged phones even have special features such as thermal cameras and temperature sensors.
Recently, we saw reports that Vivo is planning to launch the latest Vivo X60 series in India sometime in end of March/beginning of April 2021. Today, 91Mobiles is back with another report saying that the yesteryear Vivo X50 Pro+ will accompany the X60 series during the launch.
Citing its sources, the report says that Vivo X50 Pro+ will launch alongside the Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro in India. If we recall, this device launched in China way back on June 1, 2020. Vivo had unveiled it as a flagship smartphone powered by Snapdragon 865 chipset while the X50 and X50 Pro had mid-range Snapdragon 765G.
Anyway, the report also shows few images of the device that’s coming to India. If you look at the images, we can spot the device(V2011) running on Snapdragon 865 with 12GB RAM, 256GB storage. The screenshot also shows that the firmware on it is based on Android 10 but this could just be an old representative unit.
Also, the rear of the image shows that the company is bringing the Plain Leather Edition that is in Brown Color(Camel) to India. In addition to this, the Vivo X50 Pro+ in China also comes in another Gravitation Blue color variant.
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Credit: 91Mobiles
Credit: 91Mobiles
Credit: 91Mobiles
As for Price, the report says that Vivo X50 Pro+ could launch around ₹40,000($550) in India. To recall, the 256GB variant launched in China for 5,498 yuan($851) while the 128GB debuted for 4,998 yuan($773).
Lastly, as the X50 Pro+ is debuting here, the possibility of the recently launched Vivo X60 Pro+ coming to India is very bleak. Either way, let’s wait for official news to know when the company plans to bring the devices to India.
Micromax made a grand re-entry into the Indian market with the IN series that was released in November 2020. Since the release, the models have enjoyed some rave reviews. Micromax had promised to push updates for 2 years and 3 years of security updates during the launch. The first of that promise is about to be fulfilled as the IN Note 1 smartphone is set to get a major update to Android 11.
Micromax Co-founder Rahul Sharma in an online Q&A session with investors, customers, and the media in India today revealed that the smartphone will get the Android 11 update in April.
During the Q&A session, Sharma also announced that the company will also roll out Android 11 updates for the Micromax IN 1B shortly after the updates on the IN Note 1. The comprehensive updates will cover the camera system and the current Android security patch.
There has been uncertainty whether Micromax will also unveil its custom-made user interface for the Android 11 update, but the co-founder insisted that there would not be any need for an additional user interface from Micromax apart from the UI available with the update to Android 11.
Micromax co-founder, Sharma also announced during the event that internal processes are moving according to plans in the design and manufacture of a flagship 5G smartphone from the company. Indeed he hinted that the staff of the company’s Research and Development unit is firming up the technology to deliver its 5G smartphone together with premium accessories very soon. These accessories include also flagship earphones deploying evolving technology.
To recall, the Micromax IN Note 1 was released in November 2020, running on Android 10. The device also packs a 5,000mAh non-removable battery that is well suited for fast charging and reverse charging. It also features an impressive camera system together with several sensors including a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Xiaomi took the wraps off the Mi 11 for the global market a couple of days back and from the look of things, the company is intent on ramping up sales in an unprecedented manner. Days after the launch, a video, and pictures of the Mi 11 promotional adverts lighting up three major landmarks across several cities around the world have appeared.
The promotional ad was spotted adorning the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Other landmarks lit up by Mi 11 adverts include BFI IMAX in London and the Central World Shopping Centre in Bangkok.
The adverts are a reflection of the brand’s determination to expand its tentacles into new markets in Europe and Asia. These markets used to be Huawei’s stronghold but since the Chinese tech leader was placed on the US entity list, its market shares have dropped drastically. Xiaomi is hoping to profit from Huawei’s slump and there is good reason to aspire for such.
Xiaomi has got the product quality to fill Huawei’s shoes and the Mi 11 is well-positioned for that task. The phone is moderately priced, starting at 749 Euros (~RMB 5,820) for the 8GB+128GB while the 8GB+256GB is priced at 799 Euros (~RMB 6,210).
Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun says the unveiling of the Mi 11 ad on three major landmarks across the world is a reflection of the global strength of Xiaomi and the confidence to enter the overseas high-end market.
The Mi 11 is already on sale in China with over 1 million units sold during the first 21 days. This ranks it as the fastest high-end flagship phone in the history of Xiaomi’s mobile phone. We expect the global sales to also shatter several records considering its affordable pricing when compared with rival products like the Galaxy S21 series and iPhone 12.
Global PC shipments surged in the middle of 2020 owing to the increased demand on account of online learning during the Quarantine holidays. A report by Strategy Analytics now says that the trend continues for Notebook PCs in Q4 of 2020 as well.
According to the report(via Business Wire), demand for Notebook PCs reached the highest level in Q4 2020. Accordingly, it clocked about 54% YoY(Year-Over-Year) growth in Shipments. What is more surprising is that ChromeOS has beaten MacOS to slot in second place with 16.4% of the share.
Analysts feel that despite a strong demand for e-learning People also looked for devices with a focus on entertainment during the Q4 2020. This meant that lighter OS like Chrome OS and Gaming-focused Notebooks sold in huge numbers. Assessing the conditions, the Holiday season offered huge discounts aiding the sale numbers more.
As for brands, Lenovo led the market with 17.9 million unit shipments and a 25.6% of the total Notebook PC market share. It’s worth noting that in the last Quarter(Q3), HP beat Lenovo to take the top spot. Anyway, other brands like HP, Dell, Acer occupied 2,3, and 5th positions with 15.8, 11.5, and 5.6 million unit shipments with 22.6, 16.6, and 8.0% market share respectively.
Credit: Strategy Analytics
Speaking of growth, Although Lenovo made it to the top with a 24% YoY growth, HP grew the most with a 39% YoY over 2019. As for Apple, it shipped just 6.3 million units and as a result, captures only 9.1% of the market. Consequently, if you take the Notebook PC market in terms of OS, Windows leads the pack with a whopping 51.4 million units shipped in Q4.
Interestingly, as Analysts say, demand for Chromebooks rose in Q4 continuing the momentum from Q3. It occupied about 16.4% of the Total share shipping nearly 11.4 million units which is about 5.1 million more than MacOS. As a result, it beats the latter and grabs the second spot in the Top-5 list.
Credit: Strategy Analytics
Finally, going into 2021, companies are said to feel stress on the Supply chain owing to shortages of components and their rising costs.
Last week, POCO finally announced the POCO M3 for India. Unlike the global variant, the Indian model comes with 6GB RAM as standard just like its predecessor POCO M2. The handset went on sale for the first time yesterday (February 9). Today, the brand has revealed a milestone achieved by it with the said sale.
Earlier today, POCO announced on its social media handles that it sold over 1,50,000 units of POCO M3. That’s not all, Anuj Sharma, the Country Director of POCO India revealed that it was the brand’s biggest-ever sale since it became independent last year.
Also, it is worth noting that POCO sold these many units via a single channel – Flipkart. If the brand had its presence on multiple channels, this figure could have been even more.
Additionally, the sales number also suggests how attractive the POCO M3 is to the public. It is not surprising as this device features a unique design though the specs are not so unique except for the FHD+ display.
Also, it is priced aggressively just like the POCO M2. The smartphone retails for ₹10,999 and ₹11,999 for 6GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB storage variants respectively.
That said, if you are in India and are interested in buying it, then you can try your luck on the second sale scheduled for February 16 (next Tuesday).
Back in September, a flag found on the Chromium Gerrit revealed that a feature called Phone Hub was in development. The feature will allow for better communication between Chrome OS and Android devices giving users the ability to receive notifications from their Android device on their Chrome OS device. But that is not all.
The feature will also allow users to sync Chrome tabs between the two devices, find their missing phone, turn on DND mode, and also reply to notifications on their Chromebooks.
It has now been discovered by 9to5Google that Phone Hub may get a feature that practically mirrors your phone’s screen on your Chromebook. However, this feature may be exclusive to Pixel phones. The new flag is listed as #eche-swa where “eche” is Spanish for “throw” or “cast” and SWA is System Web App.
A description for the flag says that the web app is related to a video feed being broadcast over WebRTC. XDA-Developers have said that the reason why it is exclusive to Google’s Pixel line of smartphones is that the Javascript for the Eche app is found in a Google source folder that is specific to Pixel phones. However, we hope it will be made available for other smartphones, so rather than it being Pixel-exclusive, it will be Pixel-first much like how Instant Tethering was.
There is no info on when the feature will go live but it should arrive this year. The main Phone Hub feature is already for very few users but that too should get a wider roll-out in the coming weeks.
Recently, a bunch of realme devices got certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). Later, a new realme RMX3161 also appeared on the EEC database. Now, the same device has been spotted on China’s TENAA along with key specs and images.
Courtesy of Abhishek Yadav, a realme device with model number RMX3161 appears on the TENAA database. The listing shows that the device supports up to 5G connectivity with NR SA/NSA network support. Further, a few specs and images of the device have also been listed.
Before we jump into specs, if we recall, a realme smartphone with model number RMX3171 recently appeared on Thailand’s NBTC and Malaysia’s SIRIM certifications. Out of this, the NBTC revealed that the device will be called Narzo 30A.
However, we aren’t sure if the RMX3161 belongs to the Narzo 30 series as there isn’t concrete info just yet. Coming back, this device will have a 6.5-inch display as per the listing which could be an LCD/AMOLED panel. Further, the device will measure 162.5×74.8×8.8mm.
Other specs listed are a 4,880mAh battery and Android 11 OS. Talking about the images, the listing shows a device with Black Color. We have a power button with an embedded fingerprint on the right, Volume buttons to the left. It also seems to have a single top-left punch-hole on the display.
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RMX3161 CC: TENAA
On the back, we can see a rounded-rectangle camera layout having four cutouts and an LED flash. However, we are able to spot only three camera sensors as the fourth one isn’t clearly visible. The rear panel also has DARE TO LEAP slogan and realme branding.
Considering the brand has specified that phones above 20,000 will have 5G support it’s a bit of a stretch to expect the latest connectivity on Narzo series which is mostly sold in the budget segment. Speaking of which, Narzo 30 series is expected to launch soon in India. In fact, the company has already started teasing it on its community.
Samsung brought the Android 11 update to the Galaxy S20 FE smartphone in December 2020. This was a surprise rollout as the ETA was till February 2021. Anyway, the company has surprised the users by rolling out the next version of the UI, One UI 3.1 to this device.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G’s color variants for China
Samsung introduced the One UI 3.1 alongside the Galaxy S21 launch last month. This UI brings few improvements like Improved performance, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, Google Discover on Home Screen, and more.
The company then brought it to the Galaxy Tab S7, S7+ making it first Samsung devices to get it via OTA update. Anyway, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE(SM-G781B) is the next in line to get the One UI 3.1 update.
Courtesy of Sammobile, the update with firmware version G781BXXU2CUB5 is rolling out in the Majority of Europe. Countries like Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Spain, Germany, Nordic, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Italy, United Kingdom, France, Slovenia, Baltic, Portugal and Poland are getting it.
Weighing about 1,708MB, it also brings the latest February 2021 Security patch. Also, XDADevelopers have found that the Bootloader has been incremented with this update. Hence, we advise you not to revert back to older firmware manually.
It’s worth noting that this is the 5G Global variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. So, 4G users in other regions won’t be getting this firmware. That said, we can expect the latter to get the update sooner in the coming days.
If you are a Galaxy S20 FE 5G user, Be sure to visit the Software Update section inside Settings to update the device and let us know in the comments how the device performs post-update.
Smartphones come with minimal bezels these days. Hence, the front-facing camera is either placed in a notch or a punch-hole. Future phones are even expected to come with an under-display camera. But OnePlus had recently patented a smartphone design with a long-forgotten selfie camera solution.
OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. filed a patent with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) in mid-2020 titled ‘display apparatus’. This patent got approved and published on February 4, 2021.
As usual, it was first spotted by LetsGoDigital and the publication even created a beautiful render for it based on the design of the upcoming OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro.
According to the patent documentation, this smartphone design includes the front-facing camera in the top thin bezel. Hence, users will not be distracted like on phones with notch and punch hole.
Also, the patent’s paperwork notes that this solution is inexpensive than digging a hole in the display panel. Because the production costs are low, while the yield and reliability are high. Hence, it could be a better alternative to not only notches and punch holes but also under-display tech.
As of now, we cannot say for sure whether OnePlus will be releasing a smartphone with this type of selfie camera placement. But there’s a possibility as in-screen camera solutions have their own set of pros and cons, in addition to being expensive.
Last but not least, it is worth noting that Meizu had already used a similar design for Meizu 16s Pro and Meizu 16T. However, the bezels were slightly thicker than this design patent.
Xiaomi today confirmed that the next Redmi Note series of devices will come under Redmi Note 10 moniker. The devices will be unveiled next month i.e, March 2021 in India. Ahead of this, a new info suggests that one of them could feature an AMOLED display and a 108MP camera.
Mukul Sharma on Twitter says that the Redmi Note 10 Pro might feature an AMOLED display. For the unaware, Xiaomi is expected to launch two devices in the lineup- Redmi Note 10 (M2101K7AG) and a Redmi Note 10 Pro (M2101K6AG). Anyway, if this happens, the ‘Pro’ variant will be the first Redmi Note smartphone to get an AMOLED display.
Xiaomi has the ‘Note’ lineup running under the Mi and Redmi branding. It has already brought devices like the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Lite all of which have AMOLED displays. However, the ‘Redmi Note’ series has so far retained the LCD panels.
Moving on, he also says that the Snapdragon 732G could power the device. Now, this is a 4G chipset and reports say that Xiaomi is also working on a 5G variant in the series. However, we don’t know which processor will be present on that just yet.
Further, the Redmi Note 10 Pro could also feature a 108MP camera. A similar leak last month said that a 4G variant is coming with an HM1 sensor. That said, since he isn’t 100% sure about these, let’s take it with a pinch of salt.
So far, we know both the devices have cleared India’s BIS certification. The Redmi Note 10 will come in come in White, Green, or Grey colors and 4/6GB RAM, 64GB storage while the Note 10 Pro will have 6/8GB RAM, 64/128GB in Bronze, Blue, and Grey options.
The Apple Glass might be paired with a magnetic glove to interact with the company’s long rumored AR and VR gadget. This product would use magnetic fields to determine the location of the users’ individual fingers.
According to an AppleInsiderreport, current day VR headsets arrive with a hand held controllers face an issue. While these systems can tell the location of the users’ hand in relation to the headset, these controllers are not able to accurately finding out the position of users’ individual fingers. in other words, hand held controllers might not be a great tool with AR headsets (augmented reality), where one might have to grab onto a physical object or other items necessary for AR applications.
Thus, this magnetic glove might be even more useful for the Apple Glass, which is the Cupertino based giant’s long rumored AR glasses that may be paired with a controller less system for its interaction. This glove was seen in a recent patent that was filed by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent was titled “Magnetic sensor based proximity sensing.” This suggests that the iPhone maker could be creating a smart glove gadget that can accurately map the location of the users’ fingertips.
The patent states that this can be achieved through magnetic sensing technology. Apple could be implementing this technology through coil based magnetic field generator with a specific modulation, which would be situated on the back of a hand. These magnetic sensor could then be attached to each fingertip that would enable accurate mapping of the distance between these tips and the source. Unfortunately, it is unknown if the company is actually working on such a product or is just covering all bases, so stay tuned.
Samsung will be launching the Galaxy F62 mid-range phone in India on Feb. 15. The mid-range phone is confirmed to arrive with a flagship-grade processor. Now, the updated promo page of the phone at Flipkart has revealed that it is equipped with a behemoth battery.
It is now confirmed that the Galaxy F62 will be housing a massive battery of 7,000mAh capacity. The South Korean tech giant its yet to confirm the fast-charging capabilities of the device.
Samsung is the only mainstream smartphone brand that sells 7,000mAh battery phones. The Galaxy M51 that debuted last year is the company’s first phone to feature a 7,000mAh battery. It is believed that some of the specs of the upcoming Galaxy F62 will bear a resemblance with the Galaxy M51.
So far, the rumor mill has revealed that the Galaxy F62 will come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with an Infinity-O punch-hole design. It is fitted with a side-facing fingerprint reader. The phone will draw power from Exynos 9825 chipset.
The Galaxy F62 is expected to arrive with 8 GB of RAM and internal storage of 128 GB. The phone is likely to boot to One UI 3.1 based Android 11 OS. For photography, the handset could be featuring a 32-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel quad-camera system. The device may land in India with a price tag of Rs 25,000 (~$343).
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