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Stretchable display will be harder to develop than foldable or rollable panels

Recently, stretchable display panels have also been envisioned by major tech giants. However, experts on the matter have stated that this type of screen will be built from technology that is fundamentally different to foldable and rollable panels and will even be more difficult to make.

Stretchable Display

According to TheElec report, stretchable display will require elastic substrates and circuits. These components will also have to endure the pressure from three axes, as per Soonchunhyang University professor Moon Dae-gyu. Furthermore, displays that are capable of stretching without distorting the screen is considered “superior” to both foldable panels and rollable displays. To put things simply, foldable and rollable panels only receive pressure from just a single axis, but stretchable screens would have to face pressure from x-axis, y-axis and z-axis.

Additionally, the stress on the display will also be proportional to how long it stretches and the strain on it. On the other hand, the stress will be inversely proportional to the curvature radius of the screen, with small curvature radius causing higher degrees of stress on the panel. These strains could also cause the display to get creases and cracks on the screen. meaning, a stretchable display would have to be flexible, reliable, durable and usable.

Stretchable Display

This would also require the manufacturers to solve any issues related to the substrates and drivers, and also any problems with the pixel must also be resolved together, as per the professor. He further added that it is impossible to stretch ceramic materials. Meaning, a new material would have to be used to make the needed stretchable substrate. On top of this, the TFT and OLED layer would be added that include stretchable circuits.

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Xiaomi launches the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition

In addition to the Mi 11 smartphone and Mi TV Q1 75-inch, Xiaomi also officially unveiled the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition. The special edition of the Mi Scooter Pro 2 was teased in July last year when the company announced the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 and Scooter 1S. Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition

The Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition combines design elements from leading automobile companies Mercedes-AMG with Xiaomi’s advanced scooter engineering, thus delivering on reliability, style, and convenience without compromise. The scooter features unique teal accents and is slapped with the distinctive AMG branding near the rear wheel.

The specifications are the same with those of the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2. One of the several improvements on the scooter includes an extended range of 45km while the top speed can hit 25km/h. The scooter can climb 20% incline hills effortlessly making it ideal for daily commutes.Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition

The scooter also features a built-in LCD screen that lets riders view and control a wide range of parameters for a convenient, hassle-free riding experience. The display helps users check the real-time speed, choose a riding mode, connect to Bluetooth, and even monitor headlight status with one quick glance.

The Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMD Petronas F1 Team Edition also features a 300W powerful motor, reliable double braking system, shock-absorbing pneumatic tires, and easy folding design for elevated urban mobility.

Designed with safety at its core, Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 sports front, rear, and side reflectors as well as an upgraded 2W headlight that illuminates up to 10 meters ahead, for improved visibility. First-time riders will also receive safety reminders and tips once connected through their mobile devices for an added layer of safety.

The Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition carries a recommended retail price of EUR 799. It is already available for purchase.

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Xiaomi Mi TV Q1 75-inch launched: 4K, QLED, 360° Bluetooth remote, Google Assistant & more!

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has launched the Mi TV Q1 75-inch smart TV. The TV emerges as the brand’s highest premium TV with QLED 4K screen. The smart TV arrives alongside the Mi 11 and Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMD Petronas F1 Team Edition.Xiaomi Mi TV Q1 75-inch

Just as the name implies, the smart TV features a massive 75-inch display panel and utilises quantum dot technology, as well as Android TV 10 system and an enhanced smart TV experience. In terms of the design, the Mi TV Q1 75-inch packs an elegant and minimalistic design with a sleek supporting blade. The smart TV offers a true-to-life cinematic experience with its 4K UHD resolution display and quantum dot technology. The massive 75-inch display uses an edge-to-edge, bezel-less display with a premium metal finish and an epic 178° viewing angle.Xiaomi Mi TV Q1 75-inch

When it comes to picture quality, Mi TV Q1 75” is a step above the rest with its 4K QLED display panel that accommodates 100% NTSC color range with 1.07 billion color variations and 1,024 different color shades. Equipped with 192 zones of full array dynamic local dimming, Mi TV Q1 75” maintains unrivaled image contrast – achieving a stellar contrast ratio of 10,000:1. With support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+, Mi TV Q1 75” offers expanded dynamic range and vibrant colors for the utmost viewing experience.Xiaomi Mi TV Q1 75-inch

Further, the Mi TV Q1 75” promises a powerful 120Hz refresh rate and it packs HDMI 2.1 ports and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), making it a good 4K TV for gamers and streamers alike.

For audio, the Mi TV Q1 packs an impressive setup. It outputs cinematic sound from its 30W stereo speaker system that utilizes six speakers – two tweeters and four woofer – for crystal clear sound. The smart TV also supports Dolby AudioTM and DTS-HD for users with an ear for best-in-class audio enhancement.Xiaomi Mi TV Q1 75-inch

Another impressive feature of the smart TV is the 360 degree Bluetooth remote that it comes with. This makes it possible to control the TV while facing any direction. The smart TV also comes with Google Assistant support and can be activated using the OK, Google” command. It also works with Amazon Alexa. There are dedicated microphones for far-field voice control (up to 3 meters), allowing users to enjoy hands-free control over their TV and other connected smart devices.Xiaomi Mi TV Q1 75-inch

The Mi TV Q1 75’’ will be available for purchase at a recommended retail price of EUR 1,299 from March 2021. A limited number will be available for purchase at an early bird price of EUR 999 on the first day of sale.

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5G versions of Samsung Galaxy A51 and A71 get One UI 3.0(Android 11) update

A few days back, Samsung Galaxy A51 got the One UI 3.0 based on the Android 11 update. Today, the company has started pushing the update for its 5G versions of Galaxy A51 and A71 devices.

As reported by Piunikaweb, Samsung Galaxy A51 5G, and Samsung Galaxy A71 5G are getting the latest One UI 3.0(Android 11) update in the US. That is, the Verizon Galaxy A51 5G(SM-A516V) is getting it with build number A516VSQU1CUA3 and Sprint Galaxy A71 5G(SM-A716U) with A716USQU2CUA7 as per the company’s website.

With this update, users can enjoy the latest  Android 11 features, you can witness new chat bubbles(conversations), media controls, improved permission management, and organized notifications. On top of this, One UI 3.0 also brings improvements to UI and icons, Dark Mode, Digital Wellbeing & parental controls, and more AOD clock styles, etc.

You can visit the official update changelog of Galaxy A51 5G and A71 5G to know the entire features the update brings to the devices. Samsung began the One UI 3.0 rollout back in December.

so far has updated models like the Galaxy S20Note 20Note 10S10 series, and budget devices like the Galaxy M31, M21, F41, and more. The Galaxy A51 was the first A-series to get it and now the list is expanding with A51 and A71 5G devices.

Regarding the wider rollout, users in other regions can expect the update to drop in a few days. Meanwhile, reports say that the next One UI 3.1 will officially make it to the yesteryear A-series devices and newcomers like Galaxy A52, A72 might debut with it.

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Redmi 8A Dual gets MIUI 12 update in India

A year ago, Xiaomi launched the Redmi 8A Dual budget smartphone in India. This handset debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The device was later updated to Android 10 in September. Now, it has started receiving the promised MIUI 12 update.

Redmi 8A Dual

The MIUI 12 update for the Redmi 8A Dual in India comes with build number V12.0.1.0.QCQINXM. Like any other new MIUI release, the latest build for this smartphone is currently in the Stable Beta phase.

Hence, the update is only available for select users. If the early adopters don’t come across any major issues, we expect the company to roll out the build to a wide audience in the coming days. Similarly, the Redmi 8A Dual is sold as Redmi 8A Pro in Indonesia. Hence, that device should also get the MIUI 12 very soon.

Usually, Xiaomi provides a single Android update and two MIUI updates for its Redmi A series of smartphones. Hence, the Redmi 8A Dual has a chance of getting MIUI 13. But we cannot tell for usre as lately the company has been cancelling updates for certain low-end handsets citing performance issues.

Anyway, if you happen to own this smartphone, then head over to Settings > About Phone > MIUI version and check for updates to see if your unit has received the OTA update.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 goes global with a 55W GaN charger in the box and €749 price tag

Xiaomi has announced its latest flagship for 2021, the Mi 11, for global markets. The phone was announced back in China in December, and just like during the Chinese launch, there is no Mi 11 Pro. We expect that model to launch later.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Specifications and Features

The Mi 11 has a curved AMOLED display that measures 6.81-inches with a 3200 x 1440 resolution and a punch-hole at the top left corner for the front-facing camera. The display has a 120Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate, and what this means is that it automatically switches between 30Hz to 120Hz refresh rates based on the content on the screen. The screen is covered with Gorilla Glass Victus while the curved back is covered in Gorilla Glass 5.

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Xiaomi says the phone has set 13 new DisplayMate Records including the phone with the highest native color gamut, highest contrast ratio, and highest visible screen resolution. The Mi 11 can also upscale content to up to 3x their original resolution. Another feature of the display is an in-display heart rate scanner that allows the user to measure their heart rate at any time.

The new flagship phone is the first in the world to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor. Unlike the Chinese variant that comes in 8GB RAM and 12GB RAM variants, the global version is only available with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and comes in 128GB and 256GB storage options.

There are three cameras on the back of the Xiaomi Mi 11. The primary sensor is a 108MP wide-angle camera and included with it is a 13MP 123° ultrawide angle camera and a 5MP “telemacro” camera. Save for the 5MP macro camera, all the other cameras including the 20MP selfie camera have support for Night Mode photography.

Xiaomi is marketing the phone as a camera powerhouse that can be used to shoot movies.Some of its camera features include support for 8K and HDR10+ video recording. It also has an ultra night video mode and 8 cinematic video filters to give your videos that professional look.

The Mi 11 packs a 4600mAh battery capacity and supports 55W fast wired charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. Both the wireless and fast wireless charging technology allows you to charge the phone from empty to full in less than 1 hour. And unlike the Chinese version which doesn’t come with a charger in the box (users can get a charger for free), the global version of the phone is bundled with a 55W GaN charger in the box. It also comes with an antibacterial screen protector and case.

Other features of the phone are Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6, an in-display fingerprint scanner, Harman Kardon stereo speakers, an IR blaster, and a USB-C port. The phone runs MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box.

Xiaomi Mi 11 features

Xiaomi Mi 11 Price and Availability

The Mi 11 will sell for €749 for the 8+128GB version while the 8+256GB version will sell for €799. The phone will be available in Cloud White, Midnight Gray, and Horizon Blue. Xiaomi says that the Mi 11 Lei Jun edition will also be available in limited quantities at a later date.

 

Xiaomi is offering a 2-year warranty for the Mi 11 and one free screen repair within the first year. The phone will be sold by various carriers in Europe and will also be sold by partner stores including AliExpress.

 

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MIUI 12.5 Global is Official: Features and rollout details

Xiaomi has finally unveiled the intermediate MIUI 12.5 Globally. Just like the earlier versions, the company has emphasized more performance, revamped UI with improvements to CPU and power consumption. The company has also shared the MIUI 12.5 update rollout details in the event.

Xiaomi begins the event by saying that MIUI 12.5(based on Android 11) focuses more on System optimizations more. It mentions that the overall core scene memory is reduced by 20%. This means an optimized UI will contribute to 22% less CPU usage and also keep the power consumption down by 15% than before.

This somewhat corroborates with the MIUI 12.5 Chinese variant however, the company didn’t mention many of the features from China like MIUI+, Natural Sounds & Haptics, Privacy features like Sandbox mechanism and the updated Super Wallpapers. Anyway, Xiaomi did talk about the improved and smooth UI experience with revamped Gestures and task rendering.

That is, unlike previous versions where Gestures and other Tasks were rendered in a single Core Thread, the MIUI 12.5 gestures get a separate Thread so that CPU doesn’t get overloaded. And the interface is faster and smoother. Next, the MIUI 12.5 Global will allow users to uninstall more System apps.

The company even compared with giants like One UI 2.5, iOS(14.2.1) and said that majority of apps can be uninstalled now. Additionally, you can also hide the other apps if you don’t like them.

Some of the newly uninstallable System Apps include Mi Calculator, Notes App, Weather, Compass, Scanner, Mi Recorder, and more. The ones you can hide include Mi Music, Themes, Mi Video, Downloads, and Mi File Manager.

MIUI 12.5 update rollout schedule

Lastly, Xiaomi revealed the update rollout schedule for MIUI 12.5. Starting Q2(Maybe around April), the company will rollout the updates gradually. For now, it has unveiled the First and Second wave of rollout schedule.

For those wondering, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is also on the list and it could be one of the first ones to get it considering it’s the newest of the lot. You can take a look at it below:

First Wave (Q2, 2021)

Second Wave (Late Q2, 2021)

Xiaomi has said that more devices will get the MIUI 12.5 and details of which will be unveiled in the future.

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Samsung 65W charger gets certified by TÜV SÜD

Almost all flagship smartphones available in the market support high capacity fast charging. But this cannot be said for Samsung phones. That’s because the South Korean tech giant has only released two 45W charging phones so far (Galaxy Note10+, Galaxy S20 Ultra), whereas the rest of its premium and mid-range devices are either capped at 25W or 15W. However, that could change soon as the company’s 65W charger has been now certified by TÜV SÜD.

Samsung EP-TA865 65W Charger

This is not the first time we are hearing about a 65W Samsung charger. This very same power adapter with model number EP-TA865 had already cleared South Korea’s NRRA certification in September 2020.

The said charger in white color even leaked in live images (pictured above) last month ahead of the Galaxy S21 series launch event. Now, with TÜV SÜD certification, we can expect this charging brick to launch soon in the coming days.

As per the latest certification, the upcoming Samsung 65W charger will have a maximum output rate of 20V/3.25A. Also, the adapter will support the latest USB-IF PD (Power Delivery) standard, which includes a specification called Programmable Power Supply (PPS).

That said, the first Samsung smartphone with 65W charging support is still a mystery. It could be possibly a high-end Galaxy A series model.  However, the Samsung EP-TA865 charger may release ahead of the phone as it can be also used to charge laptops.

 

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Four upcoming Apple SoCs leaked, new chips in development

A new leak has revealed that Apple is apparently working on new SoCs (system on chip). If this news is true, then the company is working on four new chips that could be featured in its products soon.

According to known leakster, Longhorm, the Cupertino based giant is currently developing new and upcoming chips. Notably, these processors will be from two different families of SoCs, namely the T6000x series and the T811x series. Within the former, the T6000 and the T6001 chips will be launched while the latter will have the T6110 and T8112 chips. Unfortunately, the source did not mention what purpose these chips serve and which products will they power.

Although, the Apple smartphones and tablet based chips have recently carried the internal 8000 series model numbers, so we can make an educated guess in saying that the T811x lineup could be designed for future iPhone series, iPads, or even smaller Mac computers. However, this also means that the purpose of the T6000 series chips are unknown at the moment. The company might be designing these chips for more powerful computers like the iMacs, MacBook Pros, or maybe even the rumored Mac Pro Mini, as per a TomsHardware report.

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Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take this news with a pinch of salt for now. We would have to wait for additional reports or an official company announcement to know more about these chips since we have very little to go on at the moment. So stay tuned for more updates as well.

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Every realme phone launching above ₹20,000($275) will support 5G in India in 2021

5G hasn’t really gained momentum in India and recent reports by the country’s parliamentary panel on IT suggests it is nowhere near nation-wide deployment. However, this hasn’t stopped smartphone manufacturers from launching 5G-enabled handsets. Last year, realme brought the realme X50 Pro as a 5G flagship to India. Cut back to 2021, it has recently launched realme X7 series in the country. Now, the company’s head Madhav Sheth says that all the devices launching above ₹20,000(~$275) in 2021 will have 5G support.

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In an interview with Indian Express, realme India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth says 50% of realme products launching in 2021 will support 5G connectivity. And as mentioned above, the company seems to target users with 5G-enabled devices above ₹20k segment but with democratized prices and price-performance value.

As for the 5G rollout, although giants like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are ready with the latter conducting Advanced Tests, the Govt. is yet to conduct the auctions for the 5G spectrum. realme recently brought the realme X7 5G as low as ₹19,999 in India. This region of 5G devices was unexplored until Moto broke the market with Moto G 5G.

Later, Xiaomi brought its Mi 10i, and several other companies like Motorola and Nokia are now planning to go even deeper. As such, the race for bombarding 5G devices is catching the heat in 2021.

Madhav also adds that technology like 5G will help trigger faster connectivity in areas like education and healthcare and smart homes. He says that the next-gen network will play a pivotal role in building a smart lifestyle for the people. Speaking of which, the company has said that it will launch over 100 Smart AIoT products this year.

Some of the contenders include realme Laptops, the successor of realme Buds Q, the realme Buds Q2, Smart Trimmers, Motion-Activated lights, and more.

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Xiaomi patents a design for 3D smartphone

There have been multiple 3D smartphones in the past, however, none of them took off. Hence, major companies did not try investing in it. But now, out of the blue, Xiaomi has patented a design for such a handset.

Xiaomi 3D Smartphone Design Patent Renders

According to LetsGoDigital, Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software applied for this design patent with The Hague International Design Bulletin, part of the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) last month (January 2021). But surprisingly, the application for this patent was approved within a month and its documentation was published on February 5, 2021.

The design showcases a smartphone with no notch, punch-hole, or pop-up module. Hence, it could feature an under-display camera. Further, on the back, the device houses a total of four cameras, one on each corner.

Whereas, the right side includes a power key along with a volume rocker and the left side features a SIM card slot. Lastly, the bottom of the handset houses a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and holes for a speaker as well as a microphone.

Xiaomi 3D Smartphone Design Patent Sketches

As far as those four cameras are concerned, they can be used for 3D photography and videography. Like we mentioned in the beginning, there were many phones in the past like HTC Evo 3D and LG Optimus 3D with similar functionalities. But they did not succeed. In fact, 3D has been now replaced by AR and VR in entertainment.

Therefore, we don’t see Xiaomi launching a 3D smartphone in the near future.

 

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Umidigi’s smartphones with temperature sensor facilitates the fight against COVID-19

Umidigi is mainly known for its powerful rugged smartphones. Apart from the high-end device, the company also provide affordable smartphones – Umidigi A9, A9 Pro and A7S featuring temperature sensors to keep you at bay from Covid-19. Such innovations are helping a lot to contain the further spread of Covid-19.

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Having high-fever is a primary indicator of getting the virus, and the new smartphone enables the users to measure the body-temperature conveniently. These entry-level smartphones are globally available featuring a temperature sensor. The company is even regarded as the “World’s No.1 Thermometer Smartphone Brand.

Umidigi did not stop by just launching an infrared thermometer based Umidigi A7S smartphone, however, they launching a couple of new entry-level smartphones including Umidigi A9, and A9 Pro. The thermometer sensor might not be fully accurate but the ability to scan multiple people at a time can be more helpful. The thermometer accuracy may deviate 0.2-degree Celcius.

The company demonstrates the temperature measurement from smartphones via a YouTube video below. Anyone can flawlessly measure the temperature by aiming at someone’s forehead.

The smartphones carrying infrared temperature measurement sensor have garnered massive sales for being a powerful yet affordable package. As an example, Umidigi A9 Pro feature a better camera, large display, and beautiful design for $129.99 throughout the globe. In specifications, the Umidigi A9 Pro offers a 48MP quad-rear camera, and a 24MP Sony selfies camera, 6GB RAM + 128 GB Storage, 6.3-inch FHD display, metallic and glass frame.

However, there are some cheaper options like Umidigi A9 and A7S which costs under $100. The company is further coming with a new temperature-sensor based smartphone -Umidigi A9 Max in the future.

Umidigi A9 Max

Umidigi A9 Max Render

It is an entry-level powerful smartphone featuring a temperature sensor. It will house 8GB RAM and be priced under $200. According to a teaser, the smartphone will feature a similar design as like of the Umidigi A9 Pro.

Meanwhile, you can grab the Umidigi A9 Pro, A9 and A7S at great discounts.

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Samsung Galaxy A12 goes official in South Korea for KRW 275,000($245)

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A12 back in November 2020. Later it brought it to various markets including Singapore, Malaysia. Ahead of a possible India launch next week, the company has brought it to its home country, South Korea.

Samsung Galaxy A12 South Korea- Price, Availability

Samsung Galaxy A12 is priced at KRW 275,000(~$245). Samsung’s official press release shows only 3GB RAM, 32GB variant on its spec sheet as of now. We aren’t sure if the company would bring other variants in the future.

Anyway, the device will be available in two colors- Black and White. Samsung says that it will start accepting pre-orders at Coupang, Gmarket, 11th Street, and the Samsung website. The pre-orders begin tomorrow(Feb. 9) and run for 8 days.

This means that the official release date is around Feb. 17. Samsung is giving offers like a 10% discount and a Two-month YouTube Premium Subscription for the users.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Specifications and Features

By now, you all you would know everything about the device as it has already launched in several markets. Plus, it is also tipped to launch in India next week. Either way, the device features a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V TFT LCD display.

Under the hood, MediaTek Helio P35 chipset powers the device paired with 3GB RAM, 32GB storage as mentioned above. However, it is available in several other configs(4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage) in some markets. The device also has a MicroSD slot to expand storage up to 1TB.

For cameras, we get a Quad-Camera setup on the back with 48MP wide, 5MP ultra-wide, and two 2MP sensors. Upfront, there is an 8MP selfie shooter. The Galaxy A12 has a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support.

Other features include dual-SIM 4G, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, GALILEO, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It measures 164 x 75.8 x 8.9mm and weighs 205g.

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Hyundai and Kia confirm not being production partners for Apple Car

Recently, multiple reports had surfaced regarding the Apple Car and the company’s supposed production partners. We had previously covered news regarding Hyundai and its subsidiary Kia partnering with the iPhone maker for its electric car production, but it has now been confirmed that this is not the case.

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Back in January 2021, Hyundai revealed that it was in talks with the Cupertino based giant regarding a potential partnership for Apple Car. But then, the automobile maker then revised the statement to working with various car brands on self driving technology and shared no specifics regarding the matter. After which, multiple reports surfaced that suggested that both Hyundai and Apple are working on a possible deal. Furthermore, it was also revealed that Hyundai’s subsidiary Kia Motors was also in the picture.

The reason for the partnership is over the automotive manufacturer’s US based firms and reports even had a supposed 3.6 billion US Dollar investment in the ‘talks.’ But now, Hyundai and Kia have confirmed that the companies are not in talks with Apple regarding its Apple Car production. Both firms stated that they “have been talking with multiple companies about autonomous electric car development,” but have not made any confirmations so far.

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In other words, the Apple Car project’s future is currently unclear, at least in terms of a potential partner for its first all electric self driving car. While the news might put the project in the backseat, it is still indicative of the smartphone maker’s growing interest in its electric vehicle offering. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

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Infinix Note 10 Pro’s FCC certification leaks design and key details

Last year in October, Infinix announced the Infinix Note 8 and Infinix Note 8i smartphones in Kenya. Fresh information reveals that the company could be working on the launch of the Infinix Note 10 series as the successor model. Its arrival could be drawing near as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the Infinix Note 10 Pro smartphone.

It has been found through IMEI listing that the newly spotted Infinix phone with model number X695 could be arriving in the market as the Infinix Note 10 Pro. It seems that the company may have decided to skip the Note 9 branding for its next series of smartphones.

The Infinix Note 10 Pro’s FCC certification reveals that it carries support for dual-band Wi-Fi, and it may ship with a charger that offers 33W fast charging. The listing also suggests that the device may arrive with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage.

A schematic of the phone’s rear shell is also available in the FCC documents of the Infinix Note 10 Pro. It reveals that the back panel has a large-sized camera array that includes four cameras and an LED flash. The handset also seems to feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Its other details are currently under wraps. The FCC certification suggests that it may not long for the Note 10 Pro to go official.

The Infinix Note 8 came with specs like a 6.95-inch HD+ display, Helio G80 chipset, 64-megapixel quad cameras, a 16-megapixel dual-camera setup, and a 5,200mAh battery with 18W fast charging. It remains to be seen whether the Note 10 Pro offers users a large-sized screen, a huge battery, and a dual selfie camera setup.

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realme Race may launch in India as it has been certified by BIS

As soon as Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 went official in early December 2020, multiple OEMs confirmed that they will be releasing phones with this chipset. One of those companies was realme, which even shared its device’s codename (Race). Now, this handset has been certified by BIS, and hence, it could launch in India as well.

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realme Race Prototype

Earlier today, the realme Race with model number RMX2202 was spotted on TENAA with its images, which differ from the picture shared by GSMArena but matches with another one (pictured above).

This very phone is now listed on India’s BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification bureau as well. Hence, the realme Race may go official in India after its China launch, which has been confirmed to take place after the Chinese New Year.

 

According to previous reports, the realme Race will come with Snapdragon 888 SoC, 12GB RAM, 256GB internal storage, 64MP primary camera, and realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. These specs suggest this handset to be a successor to last year’s realme X50 Pro, which launched as India’s as well as the brand’s first 5G smartphone.

Additionally, last month, a well-known tipster revealed that a Pro model will accompany the upcoming realme Race smartphone. However, the so-called realme Race Pro’s model number is still unknown though its specs have been tipped.

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Realme Race (RMX2202) TENAA

Also, this device is yet to be certified by TENAA, let alone BIS. Hence, currently, we can only say that India has a chance of getting the standard Race model and not the Pro. But the possibility could change in the coming days.

That said, the official branding of realme Race is also a mystery. It should probably retail as a realme X series phone or something new as realme is reported to offer new devices as a replacement to the OPPO ACE series.

 

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Founder: Xiaomi has spent $1.5 billion on R&D in 2020, aims to raise this by 30-40% in 2021

Earlier this week, Lei Jun, the Founder of Xiaomi Corp, stated that the company has invested over 10 billion yuan (roughly 1.55 billion US Dollars) on research and development last year. The senior official also said that the brand is now planning on raising the investment by 30 to 40 percent for this year.

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According to an ITHome report, the Founder made the statement after being asked about the investment the Chinese tech giant plans on making for research and development this year. Lei Jun said that the company will continue to maintain its high investment into technology research and development for this year. Furthermore, Xiaomi will be further raising the investment by up to 30 to 40 percent in 2021.

This would have investment reach somewhere between 13 billion to 14 billion Yuan (roughly over 2 billion Yuan). Additionally, Lei Jun also added that the company will also be focusing on recruiting engineers this year. As per the official statement, Xiaomi will be hiring around 5,000 employees in 2021. The senior executive was also asked by the Mi MIX 4 as well. However, the he refrained from providing any details regarding the device.

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Although, Lei Jun state that the device is currently in the works and is one of the tasks being handled by its research and center department. Previously, the smartphone maker had confirmed the launch of the Mi MIX 4 later this year along with a tablet as well. Unfortunately, we do not have any finer details regarding this at the moment. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing more updates when additional information is available.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 iFixit Teardown reveals repairing is easier than the Galaxy S20

iFixit has recently took apart a new device. It was the Samsung Galaxy S21, which received a repairability rating of 4 out of 10. Despite such a modest result, the flagship was still better than its predecessor the Galaxy S20.

While iFixit never officially posted an official rating for the Galaxy S20, the South Korean tech giant’s latest flagship is clearly more easier to repair, as per a GSMArena report. Looking at the video, it can be observed that the plastic back is easier to remove than a glass panel. Furthermore, the flat display is also easier to remove as well, which is also now made to be detachable. The reasons for the relatively low score is the difficulty in removing the battery and the display.

Samsung also glues the batteries in the Galaxy S21, rather than having a pull tab that makes it easier. The tear down also offers interesting side by side shots of the new fingerprint scanner as well. We can observe that the Galaxy S20 Ultra featured a much larger a sensor that covered more surface area under the hood.

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In recent times, premium grade handsets have been seen having complex internal configurations that have made it harder for the device to be repaired. Although, not great, Samsung has still made a few improvements in this regard. You can check out the video above to see the tear down from iFixit.

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realme wants you to pick narzo 30’s retail box

Last year, realme introduced a new series of smartphones called ‘narzo’. These devices offer better specs than the realme number series at a cheaper price. The last devices in the series were unveiled at the end of Q3 2020. In December, the brand was tipped to launch the realme narzo 30 series in January. But that never happened, however, the company has now begun to tease these upcoming phones officially.

realme narzo 30 Retail Box

On its official forum, the realme community, the Chinese smartphone maker has shared a post with a picture showcasing six different possible retail boxes of realme narzo 30. The brand has also provided a Google Form link to let people vote for their favorite.

This is not the first time realme is revealing the retail box of its yet to release phone. Earlier last month, the brand did something similar for the realme X7 series. However, the company did not run a poll because the launch was only a few days away.

But this time around, the situation is different as the company is asking the public to vote. If this polling is legit and not some random survey for marketing purposes, the realme narzo 30 may go official only in March at the earliest.

Anyway, nothing is known about this handset as of now. But it is certain that there will be at least three devices in the series, namely narzo 30, narzo 30 Pro, and narzo 30A.

 

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Meizu appoints Huang Zhipan as the new CEO replacing Huang Zhang

Meizu, the China-based smartphone maker has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer. The company recently sent a letter to all of its employees at the signature at the bottom indicates Huang Zhipan as the new CEO, reports Sohu.

Huang Zhipan is the younger brother of Huang Zhang, who was the company’s CEO. Surprisingly, the company has not made any official announcement related to this development and it is not known when this move was made.

Meizu Executive

Nonetheless, the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer at Meizu confirms that the company is looking for a new direction as it struggles to maintain its position in the highly-competitive smartphone market.

The company had recently issued a press statement which claims that it achieved sustained profitability with the two phones it launched last year — Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro. This indicates that Meizu is planning to stick to its current strategy of launching premium flagship-grade smartphones in the market.

A couple of years ago, Li Nan, co-founder and Vice President of Meizu had resigned from the company, saying he would focus on the consumer market and developing new brands. Last year, in August, he officially launched his new company named Numiao Technology aka Angry Miao Technology.

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