Samsung Galaxy A12 tipped to launch in India next week

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Feb 5, 2021

Vivo launched the Vivo X51 5G as a tweaked version of the Vivo X50 Pro in Europe last year. The device also recently got tested by DXOMARK and leveled the iPhone 12 Pro, Galaxy S20 Ultra in the Display category. Now, the same DXOMARK has recently reviewed its rear and Selfie Camera performance.

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According to the Testing, Vivo X51 5G scores an overall 114 and 81 points in the rear and Selfie camera tests respectively. This is not a sensational score by any means as the respective categories’ top scores are 139 and 104 points(as of writing this).

Specifically, HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro+ leads the Rear Camera pack with a record-breaking score. As for Selfies, its sibling Mate 40 Pro tops the chart currently. Anyway, the report says that Vivo X51 performs has an all-around package for a mid-range Camera phone. It has Quad rear-camera positives like Good Exposure, Autofocus, and Depth of Field.

Further, it seems to perform well in the Video category with well-controlled noise levels in overall conditions. Apart from this the device also seems to produce better long-range shots using Telephoto lens. Yes, you heard it right. The device has an 8MP periscope Telephoto lens on the back with OIS.

As for Selfies, it produces images with good colors and has a wider dynamic range. You also get Good exposures in Photo/Video, accurate White Balance, Color, and Autofocus.

That said, it does have its own set of Cons as well. For rear cameras, it has noise in most Still Photos, limited dynamic range & low contrast, and frameshifts, autofocus instability, shadow clipping in videos.

In the Selfie department, images have high noise in low-light, frequency hue shift Artifacts(highly intense), not good depth estimation in Portrait shots, and poor stabilization and high noise in video(low-light).

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A massive leak details Moto E7 Power, Moto G10, and Moto G30

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Feb 5, 2021

Yesterday, we reported that Motorola will make changes to the Moto G series branding with the upcoming models. Today, specs, price, renders, and live images of two of these smartphones leak along with a Moto E phone.

The new leak regarding the forthcoming Motorola budget smartphones comes from Nils Ahrensmeier of TechnikNews and Adam Conway of XDA Developers. For those unaware, the duo is known for Motorola-related leaks.

In their new leak, they have shared the renders, live images, specifications, price of three handsets, namely Moto E7 Power, Moto G10, and G30. Let us take a look at them one by one.

Moto E7 Power

This is the first time we are hearing about the Moto E7 Power. Also, this device will be the first Moto E smartphone with Power branding. As per the tipsters, it is codenamed ‘Malta Lite’.

As for specs, the Moto E7 Power will be powered by MediaTek Helio P22 chip paired with 2GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. The phone will house a 13MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) dual-camera setup on the back and will sport a 5MP front-facing camera.

Lastly, it will be available in two colors (Digital Blue, Oxy Red) backed by a 5,000mAh battery with an unknown price tag.

Moto G10

The Moto G10 had already leaked in December with the codename Capri. It will feature a 60Hz 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) LCD panel with a dewdrop notch, Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC, 4GB RAM, and 64GB/128GB internal storage.

For optics, it will come with a 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup and an 8MP selfie camera. Other features will include a dedicated Google Assistant key, microSD card slot, dual-SIM, NFC, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and a wavy pattern on the rear panel.

Lastly, this handset will be available in two colors (Iridescent Pearl, Aurora Gray) priced at €149.99.

Moto G30

We know the G30 as Capri Plus. It is a better version of Moto G10 with a 90Hz 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) LCD screen with a dewdrop notch. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset paired with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage with support for MicroSD cards.

Other features of this phone will include a 64MP (wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) +2MP (depth) quad-camera, a 13MP front-facing camera, Google Assistant key, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-SIM, USB Type-C, NFC, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 20W fast charging.

Last but not least, this handset will be sold in two colors (Phantom Black, Pastel Sky) priced at €179.99.

Apple’s mixed reality headset to feature 8K displays, LIDAR sensors and more

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Feb 5, 2021

In the course of recent months, bits of gossip about Apple VR and AR headset that is in the works has been charging the terrain. The most recent report from The Information presently uncovers that the headset will cost a premium, around $3000, and will highlight 8K presentations, a ground-breaking processor, and heaps of sensors and cameras.

The report additionally indicated a render of how the headset may look. The headset will have a texture network outside that will diminish its general weight, and this data confirms with a report from Bloomberg from a month ago. The headset likewise seems as though its headbands are propelled by the wristbands found on the Apple Watch.

Its Apple Silicon processor apparently will be more impressive than the M1 chip, and it will control 8K presentations on the headset. Be that as it may, it will not be continually running at 8K goal, rather it will utilize a strategy called “Foveated delivering”, where the headset will progressively scale goal dependent on where the client is zeroing in on the screen

Since the headset will likewise have AR usefulness, it will have heaps of cameras to follow hand development and LIDAR sensors to plan the climate. On the off chance that the improvement interaction stays on target, we may the headset be delivered at some point in 2022, after which Apple intends to deliver a lighter AR headset that will be more standard.

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Motorola Ibiza with 90Hz LCD display could launch as budget 5G phone in India in February

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Feb 5, 2021

Motorola brought the budget 5G phone Moto G 5G under ₹20,000(incl. Discount) in India last year. Later, brands like Xiaomi and now realme have started to slowly flood the market with 5G mid-range devices. That said, a new tip by Mukul Sharma hints that Motorola might bring a 5G budget device soon to India.

Motorola Ibiza XT2137 — Mockup Image by TechnikNews

According to a Tweet by Mukul, Motorola will launch a budget 5G device soon. Now, considering he is mentioning ‘budget’ here explicitly, we can expect the pricing to be below the already-selling Motorola Moto G 5G. Talking about the device, he says it could be the Motorola Ibiza that has been appearing on leaks recently.

In case you aren’t aware, Techniknew revealed a Motorola device with the codename ‘Ibiza’ in the works and will debut in Q1 of 2021. Later, the device passed through Wi-Fi Alliance certification having the same model number XT2137 as leaked before. This device is expected to be a 5G phone with Snapdragon 480 chipset.

To affirm the rumors, it appeared on Geekbench today carrying 6GB RAM, and running Android 11. Anyway, Mukul says that the device will also feature a 90Hz IPS LCD display. Considering it’s a budget device, it could also have an HD+ resolution but that isn’t confirmed yet.

Regarding the launch, the tipster feels that Motorola will most likely unveil it this month i.,e February 2021. Regarding the naming, a recent Tip by Techniknews also hints that Ibiza/Denver could be ‘Moto G40’. Since this isn’t confirmed yet, let’s take it with a pinch of salt.

Apart from Motorola ‘Ibiza’, the company will also launch a device codenamed ‘Capri’ soon in India. Accordingly, the device has cleared BIS certification.

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Samsung DeX extends Wireless support to PCs, currently works with Galaxy S21

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Feb 5, 2021

Samsung introduced the Samsung DeX in early 2017. Cut back to 2020, and it brought the ability to connect to TVs/Monitors wirelessly. However, it was limited to certain compatible models. That is changing now and as spotted by Android Police, it is now extending the support to PCs.

Although Samsung’s Insights webpage on Wireless DeX says “latest devices”, currently, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series running One UI 3.1 only seems to support it. To get it, update the DeX client on the PC to the latest version. You can download it here too. Now, follow the steps below:

Open the DeX shortcut on the Phone and Select the “DeX on PC” option.
From the list of devices available(if many), choose one and select “Start Now”.
After accepting the Prompt on PC, you can start using it wirelessly.

Note: If you have “Link to Windows”(Samsung’s Microsoft Your Phone-like soln) connected, this won’t work. Be sure to turn it off.

The report also says that the resolution is limited to 1080p. As for performance, the feature is reportedly working fine on PC and not as bad as when connecting to TV. One more thing to note, the S-Pen isn’t reportedly seamless.

Apparently, you can’t sketch drawings on Samsung Notes using S-Pen(on your device) when opened on the PC.

Samsung DeX is a software platform to make your smartphone into a desktop computing machine. It initially required a DeX Station/Pad as an accessory. Later, it got reduced into an HDMI adapter. This made users connect to external monitors/displays and enjoy a desktop experience.

In 2019, it finally brought the DeX for PC however required a cable. With the launch of Galaxy Note 20 last year, it finally expanded the horizon wirelessly. As long as Smart TVs with Miracast support and Phone are connected to the Same Wi-Fi, users were able to use DeX wirelessly.

Anyway, the feature is finally supported for PC and you can expect the compatibility to extend to many devices like Galaxy Tab S7 which recently got the One UI 3.1 update.

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Xiaomi confirms no GMS framework for future phones running MIUI China ROM

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Feb 5, 2021

A few days back, news broke out that Xiaomi is blocking users from installing GMS (Google Mobile Services) on its devices running MIUI China ROM. To this, the company has now issued an official statement.

Xiaomi posted an image on Weibo via its ‘Xiaomi Company Spokesperson’ account. This image includes a total of four points

The first one says that the information regarding GMS on Xiaomi phones was shared by an unofficial Xiaomi Community group. Whereas, in the second one, the company denies that it is blocking GMS installation and calls this news a ‘rumor’.

However, the firm’s third point contradicts the first two. In this, the company notes that the GMS framework, which is required for GMS apps comes pre-installed on certain smartphones sold in China. But it will be not the case in the future.

Hence, users will not be able to install GMS on their phones (from the app store) themselves without the required framework. Anyway, Xiaomi does say that it will be shipping select handsets with the GMS framework based on demand.

Looks like instead of ‘future’, the Chinese smartphone maker has already removed the framework with the latest MIUI update on some of its models. Therefore, we think that with multiple users reporting on the issue, the unofficial Xiaomi Community Group brought this news to a wider public.

Lastly, the fourth point confirms that international models are not affected. Thus, Xiaomi’s global customers need not worry about GMS on their smartphones.

So who all are affected by this change? First and foremost, people who import Xiaomi handsets from China. These users will no be able to install GMS on their device if it does not come with the required framework. Secondly, Chinese citizens who want to try out GMS.

Xiaomi patents a foldable smartphone solution to mitigate creases

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Feb 5, 2021

Foldables are said to be the future of smartphones. As of now, only four companies, namely Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, and Royole sell this type of phones. But others are also expected to release their devices very soon. Hence, almost all the major OEMs have been patenting tech related to foldables for the past few years. That said, one such patent by Xiaomi detailing a solution to reduce crease has emerged now.

Foldables come in two different types right now. The first design folds out to be a tablet, whereas the second design resembles clamshell phones from the past. But both these designs have one thing in common and that is creases.

Creases can be found in all the foldable smartphones that are available in the market. Although they don’t bother you if you don’t look for them, they are still a flaw. Therefore, we have seen multiple patents over the past few months from different companies to mitigate them.

Xiaomi’s new patent is also a solution to this problem. The company filed this patent with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) in July 2019. However, it got approved and published only on February 2, 2021. This patent is titled “Support Structure of Flexible Screen, Flexible Screen Structure and Terminal Equipment” (translated).

According to the documentation, this design includes two supporting structure for the flexible display panel. The second structure, which is close to the screen is deformable. Hence, when the device is closed, the display has a low chance of getting affected by a larger crease in the long run. Will this design work? We can only know when Xiaomi uses it in a commercial foldable smartphone.

Xiaomi foldable phone — Alleged Xiaomi Foldable Smartphone

So far, we are only aware that Xiaomi is working on a foldable smartphone codenamed ‘Cetus’. This handset is said to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, 108MP camera, and MIUI 12 based on Android 11. This device could be the one that was leaked in lived images last month.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series will get a new Color variant, Tab S7+ storage upgraded to 512GB

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Feb 5, 2021

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S7 series of tablet devices back in August 2020. Now, these flagship tablets are getting a new Phantom Navy color and a memory variant(for Galaxy Tab S7+).

As spotted by Roland Quandt(@rquandt), Samsung’s Germany website has listed a new “Phantom Navy” color variant for Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+. This color, which is also called Navy Blue, will be available on respective LTE, Wi-Fi, and 5G models and across 128/256/512GB storage as well.

Additionally, a T&C page reveals that Galaxy Tab S7+ will also get a new 512GB storage variant. Earlier, the Plus variant of the tablet launched in 128/256GB UFS 3.0 depending on the markets. Also, it’s worth noting that the T&C page currently shows the 512GB variant only for the Wi-Fi model and its price is unknown.

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Carrying the model number SM-T970NDBFEUB, the Galaxy Tab S7+ should be available soon in Europe. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, and Tab S7+ feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ flagship chipset. The Galaxy Tab S7 sports an 11-inch WQXGA LCD 120Hz display whereas the Tab S7+ has a 14-inch WQXGA+ sAMOLED 120Hz display.

Also, the Tab S7, S7+ feature side-mounted and in-display fingerprint sensors respectively. The battery is 8,000mAh on the former and 10,090mAh on the latter.

That said, they feature similar specs like 13MP f/2.0 main + 5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide rear cameras, 8MP f/2.0 front camera, 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and more. These tablets recently got the update to Android 11 and were the first to get One UI 3.1 tagging along.

Apart from the Tab S7, S7+ regular variants, Samsung also launched an Enterprise Edition of the Galaxy Tab S7 at 809 euros.

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PayPal to shut down Domestic Payment business in India from April 1

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Feb 5, 2021

PayPal recently entered the Chinese market to take on giants like Alipay. However, it has made a breaking announcement in India and it isn’t April Fools by any means. The company will shut down its domestic business in India in less than two months time.

PayPal, in a statement(via Reuters), said that from April 1, 2021, it won’t offer domestic payment services within India. It added that it is going to shift away from domestic products and bring more international sales via cross-border payments to Indian customers.

For the unware, PayPal began the local payment operations in India back in 2017. Its operations include the Payment Gateway and Aggregator services for various merchants within the country. Speaking of which, starting from February 6(i.e., Tomorrow), it will notify Indian merchants about the new decision.

PayPal is an American Online Payments System company. Its scope of business in India includes gateway services for brands like Myntra, Swiggy, BookMyShow, etc., and cross-border payments for businesses.

The company has its centers(i.e Offices) in cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Bangalore. India’s digital market is growing rapidly and the company’s economy is expected to $1 trillion in the next decade. Apart from PayPal, we have giants like Paytm, Google, Amazon running domestic payment systems in India.

All these companies run digital payments by following guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) and use the Unified Payments Interface(UPI) gateway developed by the National Payments Corporation of India(NPCI).

Anyway, PayPal’s Global customers can still pay Indian Merchants after April 1 as it will focus more on international trade.

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Samsung Galaxy M12 goes official with Exynos 850, quad-camera, Android 11, and more

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Feb 5, 2021

Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy M12 after numerous leaks. This budget smartphone is currently listed on the company’s official website for Vietnam. The page reveals everything about the handset except for its price.

Samsung Galaxy M12 Featured — Samsung Galaxy M12

The all-new Galaxy M12 features a polycarbonate body with a unique pattern for grip. The phone’s rear panel houses a square-shaped quad-camera module accompanied by an LED flash. The device comes in three colors, namely Black, Blue, and Green.

On the front, the handset flaunts a 6.5-inch PLS TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) and a dewdrop notch. Samsung calls this screen ‘Infinity-V Display’.

Further, the smartphone is powered by Exynos 850 SoC paired with 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB/128GB internal storage. If required, users can further expand the storage by up to 1TB via a MicroSD card.

Talking about cameras, the device sports a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. There’s also an 8MP front-facing camera in the notch for selfies and video calls.

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On the connectivity front, the phone supports dual-SIM, 4G, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, GALILEO). As far as ports and sensors are concerned, it comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor.

Last but not least, the Galaxy M12 is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging, runs One UI 3.0 Core based on Android 11, measures 164.0 x 75.9 x 9.7mm in dimensions, and weighs 221g.

ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G gets certified by Russia’s EEC

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Feb 5, 2021

When the Under-screen hidden camera solution was yet to make it big commercially, ZTE shocked the world by bringing the Axon 20 5G last year. In 2021, the company is taking it a step above by launching the successor, the ZTE Axon 30 Pro. The company has already started teasing it in China and now it appears on Russia’s EEC certification.

A ZTE Smartphone with model number ZTE A2022PG appears on the EEC website(Via @yabhishekhd). The listing itself reveals that the moniker is ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G. The device is listed along with Spare parts but the certification doesn’t have any info beyond this.

This under-display Camera smartphone’s name has already been confirmed by the company. On that note, the EEC listing further strengthens the rumor about an imminent Global launch but we aren’t sure about the timeline yet. Last year, it took nearly three months for ZTE to bring the Axon 20 5G Globally.

Anyway, the ZTE Axon 30 Pro’s Specs isn’t widely out yet. It is rumored to arrive with at least a 6.92-inch display having a 120Hz refresh rate. Plus, this 2021 flagship will likely be the first smartphone to feature Snapdragon 888 chipset and an under-display camera.

Further, the device will also get a second-gen under-display front camera and as for the rear, it might get a 200MP rear camera sensor. Considering the predecessor had a quad-camera, we can expect the same here on the back. Other expected specs include a 4,700mAh battery, Android 11, and more.

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Tablet shipments to decline by 31% worldwide in Q1 2021: Report

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Feb 5, 2021

Tablet shipments across the globe are expected to face a decline in the first quarter of this year. A new report has suggested that in Q1 2021, global shipments for large screen devices will fall significantly by 31 percent.

Laptop Tablet Smartphone Featured — Photo by fauxels from Pexels

According to a DigiTimesResearch report, global tablet shipments had climbed to a 13 quarter high during the fourth quarter of last year, reaching 51.56 million units. However, this figure is expected to decline by 31 percent during the first quarter of this year. Shipments of tablets last year rose by 17.6 percent sequentially in Q4 2020 and by 19.3 percent annually year on year. This surge was backed by growing demand for large screen devices for online education and work from home demands due to the pandemic.

With the demand for tablets growing, various vendors also raised their component orders with their suppliers over fears of the deterioration of chip supply/shortages that might affect their supply chain in the first half of 2021. Apple launching the 10.2 inch iPad had also resulted in the bump in tablet shipments during the final quarter of last year. The fall in shipment numbers in this quarter is also due to the period traditionally being a slower season for tablet sales.

In 2020, the global tablet shipments reached 159.76 million units, which marked a year on year rise primarily due to the pandemic. Although, the shipments are expected to face an on year decline this year because of component shortages within the first half of the year. At the moment, the lead times for new orders for tablet chips is around 20 weeks. In other words, the supply shortage is unlikely to recover until the end of the second half of 2021.

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Vivo V2068A visits TENAA, reveals images and key specifications

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Feb 5, 2021

A new Vivo smartphone with V2068A received certification from the TENAA telecom authority recently. The device has appeared with key specifications and images at the certification site. The same phone was previously seen in the database of the 3C certification platform in January.

The front and rear design of the Vivo V2068A phone is almost identical to the Vivo Y31s 5G, Vivo Y52s 5G, and iQOO U3 5G phones that debuted recently in China. At the front, the Vivo V2068A has a teardrop notch screen and its rear side has a square-shaped camera with two cameras and an LED flash inside it.

The Vivo V2068A measures 164.15 x 75.35 x 8.5mm and it is fitted with a 6.52-inch display. The handset runs on Android 11 OS and it is fueled 4,910mAh rated battery (5,000mAh typical value). Its 3C certification revealed that it could be shipping with an 18W rapid charger. These specs are also available on the Vivo Y31s 5G (V2054A model number), Vivo Y52s 5G (V2057A), and iQOO U3 5G (V2061A).

The Y31s is powered by the Snapdragon 480 chipset, the Y52s is driven by Dimensity 720 SoC, and the iQOO U3 has a Dimensity 800U chipset. Hence, it is likely that the newly spotted Vivo V2068A could be equipped with a different chipset. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know more about the device. With important certifications like TENAA and 3C under the belt, it may not take too long for the V2068A to go official.

In related news, the Vivo V2072A and V2048A are the two upcoming phones from the brand. The Vivo V2048A is expected to arrive with Dimensity 820 whereas the V2072A appears to be the Vivo S9 5G. The S9 is expected to come with specs like a 90Hz 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Dimensity 1100 chipset, around 4,000mAh battery with 33W fast charge support, 64-megapixel main camera, and a 44-megapixel dual selfie camera system.

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Metalenz raised $10 million to create 3D sensors 1,000 times smaller than human hair

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Feb 5, 2021

Metalenz has recently reported that it has successfully raised about 10 million US Dollars for its project, which has it working on creating 3D sensors on chips that are 1,000 times smaller than a human hair.

According to a VentureBeat report, the company stated that the investment will enable it to scale production and even accelerate the development of other technologies as well. This includes miniature optics on a chip technology along with a new lens that can power next generations of imaging sensors, with applications in consumer electronic products like smartphones, the health care industry, and even the automobile industry. In other words, the new sensor technology could allow lenses to capture brighter images and enable higher quality infrared pictures as well.

These higher quality lenses could also bring improvements to the camera modules found in smartphones, boosting their photographic capabilities and making them more appealing to consumers. Simply put, these new sensors could help bring professional looking images even in unfavorable scenarios while also offering longer lasting battery life as well. Various smartphone makers are working on including 3D sensors in their camera modules. At the moment, companies like Apple include multiple image sensors in the rear camera modules to render 3D imagery.

Metalenz has raised the money through multiple firms including the likes of 3M Ventures, Applied Ventures, Intel Capital, M Ventures, and TDK Ventures, and more. These new sensors are based on meta-optic technology that was pioneered at Harvard University. The company’s CEO Devlin added that “over the past 20 years, most of the advances in camera and sensing technology in consumer electronics has been to electronics and algorithms, but the optics themselves have remained relatively unchanged. At Metalenz, we’re providing new functionality to lenses that enable large-scale production in the same semiconductor foundries making the electronics for the first time.”

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Next Gen Apple Watch’s chassis may help improve its wireless reception

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Feb 5, 2021

Apple is apparently working on making tweaks to the internal components of one of its most popular wearable products. The company is planning to make various parts of the Apple Watch to help in improving the device’s wireless reception.

According to an AppleInsider report, the Cupertino based giant is working on improving the reception of its WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, UWB, and other antenna functions. The company is working on adding more utility to the components of the Apple Watch, by having them be incorporated with antennas. In other words, these different components could essentially serve the purpose of boosting wireless reception at different parts of the smartwatch.

A recent patent titled “Electronic Devices Having Millimeter Wave Ranging Capabilities” was spotted that described a “phased antenna array.” This means that instead of using a single bulky antenna under the hood that takes up too much space on the insider, the company wishes to spread it out via smaller antennas embedded on different parts and across the chassis. Essentially, spreading out the “wireless communications circuitry.”

Furthermore, embedding the antennas to various locals/spreading it out would improve the reception of wireless signals. The patent application details multiple different ways of adding a phased antenna array, stated that this would help in “conveying first signals at a first frequency between 10GHz and 300GHz and a non-millimeter wave antenna for conveying second signals at a second frequency below 10GHz.” At the moment, it is unknown if the company would actually end up implementing this in future Apple Watches, so stay tuned for more.

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ZTE appoints Chinese actress Liu Haocun as its new brand ambassador

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Feb 5, 2021

ZTE had recently announced that it would be appointing a new brand ambassador to represent the company and its products. While it was assumed it would’ve been a prominent figure, it has now been confirmed that the brand has chosen the Chinese actress Liu Haocun.

The smartphone maker made the announcement earlier today (5th February 2021) on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. The move from ZTE to appoint the actress as the new brand ambassador arrives to appeal more to the youth demographic of its home country, China. For those unaware, Liu Haocun is a relatively new face in the Chinese cinema industry and already have a couple of notable movies under her belt.

This includes her debut film, “One Second”, the spy thriller movie “Above the Cliff”, and her most recent work in “Send You A Little Red Flower” (as per translation). For her debut, the Chinese actress even received an award for having the most potential actor of the year. Furthermore, the company’s President Ni Fei stated that making her the brand ambassador would help appeal to the youth in the country and even welcomed her on the behalf of the brand.

2021 is said to be a crucial year for the Chinese tech giant. The company is aiming on launching new gadgets across various product line while also investing in local channels and brands. It is also focusing on expanding its presence and brand image, so it makes sense that the company would bring in a popular actress to help push its brand and its products.

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Motorola Athena (Defy) with Snapdragon 662 surfaces at Google Play Console and Geekbench

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Feb 5, 2021

Earlier today, a Motorola phone labeled as “Bullitt Motorola Defy” appeared on Geekbench today. The listing suggests that the smartphone is codenamed as “bathena.” According to a report by My Smart Price, the same Motorola phone appeared as Athena at the Google Play Console and names like Motorola Defy, bathena, and Athena in the Google Play Console supported devices list. Hence, it appears that the Motorola Athena and Defy are one and the same phone.

On Geekbench (first spotted by Abhishek Yadav), the handset was spotted with 4 GB of RAM and Android 10 OS. The listing further revealed that it is powered by a Qualcomm processor that has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. The source code of the listing revealed that the SoC has Adreno 610 graphics onboard. It scored 1523 in the single-core and 5727 in the multi-core tests of Geekbench.

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The Google Play Console listing of the device reveals that is powered by a Qualcomm processor that has a sm6115 model number and it has Adreno 610 GPU. The listing confirms that it is powered by the Snapdragon 662 mobile platform. The SoC is coupled with 4 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 10 OS.

The Motorola Athena smartphone’s image that has appeared in the Google Play Console listing reveals that it has a teardrop notch display. It supports an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 280ppi pixel density. The other details of the smartphone are under wraps. Its final product name is not known yet.

Motorola is already selling the Moto G9 smartphone with a Snapdragon 662 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, and HD+ display. The same phone is selling as the Moto G9 Play in Europe. It remains to be seen what different features are available on the Motorola Athena phone as compared to the Moto G9/G9 Play.

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ZTE Axon 30 Pro to be the first Snapdragon 888 device with an under display camera

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