Deal: Zhiyun 2-axis smartphone gimbal on sale for $34.99 with 40% discount

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Jan 29, 2021

Are you a video-maker and looking for an affordable gimbal? Then, Zhiyun 2-axis smartphone gimbal is worth looking forward as it offers some commendable features at great discounts. Zhiyun Smooth-X handheld Gimbal offers splendid stability along with extendable selfie stick. The gimbal carrying all the exciting features is on sale for $34.99 after using Coupon code SMOOTHXX. However, the Combo is available for the price of $41.99 with over $28 discount using coupon code SMOOTHXX.

Must See: Grab Zhiyun Weebill-S 3-Axis Gimbal for $299 using a coupon code

Zhiyun 2-axis smartphone gimbal carries an extendable stick which expands up to 10.2-inches in height. Overall, it is portable and can be adjusted into the pocket. The smartphone also offers intelligent gesture control which allows video recording effortlessly with Bluetooth Wireless Control. It can be easily used with smartphones like the iPhone and other Android smartphones.

There are dedicated buttons to easily and wirelessly switch between portrait and landscape modes. There’s support for intelligent New “ZY Cami” App which is designed for filmmaking. It allows creating/editing professional movies and fun videos with simple clicks.

Features of Zhiyun 2-axis smartphone

Foldable and Rotatable: The gimbal is portable and compact and measures 65 x 56 x 145mm in size.
Extendable Selfie Stick: Smooth X is quite useful and acts as a selfie stick.
Portrait Mode: The smartphone allows the user to record in portrait/landscape mode to record videos.
Bluetooth Control to Camera: Connect your smartphone wirelessly via Bluetooth without even touching the display.

The ZY Cami app is a den for creativity as it offers an easy user interface and useful tools for video creation. It also enables Face/Object tracking, Gesture Control and Filmmaking features.

Pricing

Zhiyun 2-axis smartphone gimbal usually retails for $59.99, but with a discount of $25 using a coupon code, it is retailing for $34.99. However, the combo is available for the price of $41.99.

Coupon Code: SMOOTHXX

Related: Zhiyun Smooth Q2 Gimbal and Smooth 4 Gimbal on sale for $107 and $94, respectively

LG & Qualcomm partners to jointly develop a 5G in-vehicle platform

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 29, 2021

It is the season of collaborations and business realignment in the automotive tech industry and LG Electronics has just thrown its hat into the ring. It has announced that the company will be collaborating with US chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies Inc. for the development of 5G automotive platforms, according to a senior LG executive. This is a strategic move by LG as it pursues expansion in the emerging markets of automotive technology.

Qualcomm is a leading manufacturer and number one semiconductor supplier in telematics and wireless car connectivity. The company aims to deploy what it termed “reliable, connected, intelligent and location-aware next-generation vehicles” with its expanding group of partners: LG, Continental AG, and ZTE Corp.

Park Jong-sun, vice president of LG Electronics, stated that LG and Qualcomm Technologies are mobile innovation leaders and both companies will be bringing their decades-long research and development experience to the automotive industry with a specific interest in 5G automotive platforms.

Stressing that LG and Qualcomm Technologies have a long history of partnership in the connected car segment of the industry, and it is the belief of LG that 5G technology is a critical component needed in the deployment of a fully connected car platform.

It has been projected that up to three quarters (75%) of all vehicles that will be sold in 2027 will have embedded cellular connectivity, indicating a fast-rising need for automotive technology like 5G.

LG has had a very cordial relationship with Qualcomm. In 2004, it collaborated with Qualcomm to develop telematics technology, and in 2017, the two companies signed a partnership to collaborate on connected car solutions.

Furthermore, in 2019, LG and Qualcomm agreed to strengthen LG’s in-vehicle infotainment system, webOS Auto.

LG has been pursuing its strategic plans to establish a strong presence in the automotive solutions segment of the automotive market in recent years.

Last December, LG signed a partnership agreement with Canadian auto parts maker Magna International Inc. to manufacture an electric vehicle and parts

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Nokia was the 15th largest smartphone brand in Q4 2020 with a mere 0.7% market share

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 29, 2021

HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded smartphones and feature phones was off to a great start in 2017. But as time passed, the firm could not keep up with the stiff competition. Mostly because its handsets pale in comparison with products from other companies, in terms of both specifications and price. As a result, the Nokia brand captured only 0.7% of the smartphone market in Q4 2020.

Usually, research firms only list the top-performing brands in their free report. Hence, Counterpoint Research’s free report on Global Smartphone Market Q4 2020 does not include HMD Global (Nokia). But at the request of NokiaMob, Counterpoint has shared some details regarding the performance of the Nokia brand.

According to the data, HMD Global’s overall mobile phone shipments increased 30% QoQ in Q4 2020. Whereas, feature phone and smartphone shipments rose by 26% and 35% QoQ respectively.

In other words, HMD Global managed to ship only 2.8 million Nokia smartphones in the fourth quarter of 2020 but it shipped around 12.7 million Nokia feature phones during the same period.

Hence, Nokia was the second-largest feature phone brand in Q4 2020 with a 16% market share. However, it ranked distant 15th in the smartphone segment with a mere 0.7% market share.

What are your thoughts on the future of HMD Global? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Huami to launch third-generation self-developed wearable chip soon

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Balaji S

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Jan 29, 2021

Huami Technology is a company that excels in smart wearable technology. Headquartered in Hefei, China, the company also makes its own AI-powered wearable chips. Today, the company’s founder has announced that the third-generation wearable chip is coming soon. And it could be the Huangshan 3.

At the Innovation Conference 2021 today, Huami Founder & CEO, Huang Wang, has reportedly revealed that Huami’s third-generation self-developed wearable chip will be launched soon. He feels that with the technology on chips advancing, the capital investment also jumps up.

Although this is a pain, it succeeds in enthralling the end consumer and reducing the overall cost of producing a commercial wearable product. For the unware, Huami stepped into the world of self-developed wearable chips back in 2018. It announced the world’s first AI-powered Huangshan No.1 chipset.

Nearly two years later, the company brought back the momentum with the Huangshan 2 chipset in June 2020. This chipset, which Huami used in many of its smart products, has architecture based on the RISC-V instruction set. It also has a C2 co-processor, independent NPU(Neural Processing Unit).

AI deep learning largely depends on the NPU that enables it to make predictions from the available dataset. Hence, we can expect the company to upgrade the NPU and the instruction set to get a leap in performance on the third-gen.

While Wang hasn’t confirmed a name for the chip yet, the naming could very well be the Huangshan No. 3 but let’s wait for the official confirmation. Huami has been a pioneer in the Smartwatches, fitness trackers segment and it also makes products for Xiaomi. Back in Oct. 2020, the partnership got extended for at least another three years.

In related news, the company’s Amazfit brand will get multiple smartwatches including the Amazfit T-Rex Pro this year.

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Razer Viper 8KHz Gaming Mouse launched in China, USA for 599 yuan, $79.99 respectively

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Balaji S

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Jan 29, 2021

Razer recently launched the Razer Naga X Gaming Mouse for 499 yuan. Today, it has unveiled a new 8k gaming mouse. As the name says, the mouse features a 8,000Hz HyperPolling technology and is priced under $80.

Razer Viper 8KHz Gaming Mouse – Price, Availability

The new Razer Viper 8KHz gaming mouse comes in a Single Black color variant. It however has the signature Razer logo in green color at the front. You can take a look at the China pricing below:

China- 599 yuan
USA- $79.99

In China, the mouse is available on Razer T-Mall store. As you can see above, the mouse is also available in the United States. There again, you can buy it on Razer’s website or Best Buy.

Razer Viper 8KHz Mouse Features

Razer calls the design of the mouse as True-Ambidextrous suitable for Esports. This means it will be convenient to hold both in left and right hands. Measuring 126.73×57.6×37.81mm(LxWxH), it weighs very light at just 71 grams.

For a gaming mouse, the most important thing is the feel of the buttons, scrolling wheel, and its response time. Accordingly, Razer says that this mouse has a max tracking speed of up to 650 IPS(inches per second). It also has a max sensitivity of 20000 DPI (Dots Per Linear Inch) and uses Optical Sensor.

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Also, as mentioned above this has a HyperPolling technology with an 8,000Hz polling rate(8x faster speed than others). Polling rate is basically how often a mouse informs its position to the connected device, i.e., computer. Additionally, Razer’s tech also allows users to experience a delay as low as 0.125ms.

Other features include 100% PTFE* Mouse Feet, high-speed USB controller, 2nd-gen Razer Optical Mouse Switch, Razer Speedflex Cable(8m length), 8 programmable buttons, on-board memory to store up to 5 profiles, Razer Chroma RGB lighting.

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ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G will be the first flagship with the second-gen Under Display cam

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 29, 2021

Last year, ZTE launched the Axon 20 5G as the world’s first Under Display camera phone. The device wasn’t a flagship model per see, rather, it is a premium mid-range model that ZTE intended to use to test the waters. The device was well received even though the camera output of the selfie camera wasn’t spectacular

Now, the company is gearing up to launch a second model with an Under Display camera and the name has been officially confirmed as Axon 30 Pro 5G. Tipster @TheGalox_ has now revealed the specs of the device.

ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5g will be the world's first Flagship device with the Second Generation Under Display camera.

Powered by the Snapdragon 888
6.9 inch 120hz 1080p or 1440p display
Completely new & Flagship level Quad Camera system
Super fast Charging and a 4700mah+ battery pic.twitter.com/w2uUvyileu

— Anthony (@TheGalox_) January 28, 2021

According to the leak, the ZTE Axon 30 Pro will be the industry’s first flagship phone equipped with second-generation under-screen camera technology. It will also be the first Snapdragon 888 flagship with a true full screen. The phone will pack a 6.9-inch display with 1080p/1440p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It will also reportedly come with a new quad-camera setup. The device will be powered by a 4700mAh battery.

Further, industry insider Ross Young commented that the Axon 30 Pro’s display is supplied by Visionox.

According to the official introduction, ZTE has adopted core technologies such as ultra-high-transmittance micron-level new materials, independently driven screen display chips, and highly integrated minimalist circuit design to avoid the interference of complex lines on the camera, improve the front shooting effect, and cooperate with the original natural pixel arrangement. The display is more natural.

There is no word yet on when the flagship model will be launched but we expect that to happen in no distant time.

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FIIDO eBike maker opens Warehouses in the US

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Simranpal Singh

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Jan 29, 2021

A popular Chinese eBike maker has introduced new warehouses in the US to address the increased demand in a rapid and more convenient way. FIIDO is a well-known company which has introduced high-performing eBikes such as D11 and D4S. The new overseas warehouses are operational since December and are serving tons of customers who will place an order via the official website.

Must See: FIIDO D11 Foldable eBike with 100km range coming soon on Indiegogo

Moreover, it will open new spheres for the company as the demand for electric vehicles is highest in the US. According to Sales Manager of FIIDO in the US – Caroline said, “says there’s no better time to open new warehouses than now. There are many opportunities that exist in today’s market, especially for riders in demand of electric moped.”

The overseas warehouses have currently debuted in New York and California last month. However, the company is offering these four eBike models – D11, M1, D4S, and D2S via an online sale at fiido.com. The shipping will be fast as the devices will be shipped from NY and CA warehouses. The timely delivery of the products will further improve the confidence among the buyers to buy FIIDO eBikes.

“We feel excited and take great pride in announcing the establishment of the overseas warehouse in the US,” said Mr Wang, CEO and founder of FIIDO. “Compared with the previous timeliness, customers will be able to obtain the e-bikes or accessories ordered on our official site about two weeks earlier.

Related: FIIDO M1 Electric Folding Bike is Now Available on Giztop for Just $999

Verizon’s OnePlus 8 5G UW gets OxygenOS 11 three months after the unlocked variant

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 29, 2021

OnePlus rolled out the Android 11-based OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro back in October 2020 itself. However, the Verizon-exclusive OnePlus 8 with mmWave 5G support is getting this update only now after three months.

OnePlus was once known for delivering faster updates. But that’s not the case anymore. The company is yet to release stable OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) update for the rest of its eligible lineup, apart from the OnePlus 8 series.

The update situation seems even worse for the carrier variants as Verizon Wireless’ OnePlus 8 5G UW is receiving the OxygenOS 11 update after a long time since the unlocked variant got it. Also, though the update has released at the end of January 2021, the build still comes with November 2020 security patch.

Anyway, the update features the build number IN2019_15_210110 and brings all the new features of OxygenOS 11, such as redesigned UI, Always-on Display (AOD), and new Zen Mode themes to name a few. The changelog also notes improvements to 5G ultrawide band feature.

Verizon OnePlus 8 5G UW OxygenOS 11 Update Official Changelog

System
- Fresh new visual design and optimization of details provides a more comfortable experience.
- Brand new weather user interface supports dynamic switches between sunrise and sunset. Day and night are right in the palm of your hand.
- Optimizes the stability of some third-party apps and improves user experience.

Game Space
- Newly added gaming tools box for convenient switches to Fnatic mode. You can now choose three ways of notifications: text-only, heads up and block, just for your immersive gaming experience.
- Newly added quick reply feature in a small window for WhatsApp and INS. Enable this functionality by swiping down from the upper right or left corners of the screen in gaming mode.
- Newly added mis-touch prevention feature. Enable it, swipe down from the top of the screen, click, and the notification bar will pop up.

Ambient Display
- Added Always-on Ambient Display function, with custom Schedule/All day option included. (Go to: Settings > Display > Ambient Display)
- Newly added Insight clock style, a joint creation with Parsons School of Design. It changes according to your phone usage data. (Go to: Settings > Customization > Clock Style)
- Added 10 new clock styles. (Go to: Settings > Customization > Clock Style)

Dark Mode
- Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode. Simply pull down the quick setting to enable.
- Supports automatic turn on feature and customized time range. (Go to: Settings > Display > Dark Mode > Turn on automatically > Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise / Custom time range)

Zen Mode
- Added 5 new themes (ocean, space, grassland, and others) and more timing options.
- Included the Group feature in Zen Mode. Now you can invite your friends and enjoy Zen Mode together.
Gallery
- Supporting Story function automatically creates weekly videos with photos and videos in storage.
- Optimizes the loading speed of the gallery, and the image preview is faster.

Google Chrome browser gets Tab Grouping feature with Grid View on Android

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Balaji S

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Jan 29, 2021

Google has been working on a lot of features to improve the browsing experience via Chrome. One such is the Group Tabs which is already live on the Desktop version. Finally, Google is bringing that to the mobile devices.

As spotted by 9to5Google, Google Chrome on Android now shows the tabs in a Grid View. Before, if you had noticed, the tabs inside the Chrome browser have shown in vertically arranged cards format. This not only blocks the preview of the content of the cards behind but appears but makes scrolling across tabs tougher if you have more of it opened.

Google Chrome Tab Groups- How to use it

To see the view, just press the number icon next to the address bar to get to the ‘Grid View’. Here, you can see the tabs appearing as small boxes. If you want to group two or more tabs, just drag them to one tab.

It’s also worth noting that this Tab Grouping is available on Chrome for iOS for a while now. Anyway, you can take a look at the images below to get an idea of how to group the tabs on Android inside the browser:

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As usual, the ‘New Tab’ icon appears on the top left in a ‘+’ sign. Further, the incognito Tabs arrangement is revamped with this update. Before, these tabs will appear separately on the right side. Now, there is a toggle switch at the top to access them which also appears in Grid view.

To close a tab or a group of tabs, you can use the ‘x’ symbol on the right or just swipe left/right as always. Do note that you will be closing the group tabs as a whole on doing this so be sure to take out the tabs inside the group if you need anything beforehand.

How to disable Tab Groups on Chrome

Also, if for some reason you don’t like this new Grid View, you can switch back to the old layout. To do this, open a tab, type ‘Chrome://flags’ on the address bar, and press enter.

Here, type ‘Grid’ on the search bar, and you will see a ‘Tab Grid Layout’ option that is enabled by ‘default’. Now click on it & tap ‘disable’. Relaunch Chrome twice to see the change effect.

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That said, this update is a server-side one and might take some time to reach everyone. Do let us know in the comments if you are sticking with the ‘Grid View’ or reverting back to the old format.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 global launch set for February 8

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 29, 2021

Since December 28 last year when fast-rising Chinese tech company Xiaomi unveiled its flagship smartphone, the Mi 11 to the Chinese market, the global launch has been awaited with bated breath by tech enthusiasts and industry watchers. It has been predicted that the Mi 11 could rival Samsung’s premium series the Galaxy S21 because of its exciting features on display. It is now all but confirmed that the launch date for the Xiaomi Mi 11 is February 8.

Inside sources have confirmed that invitations for the unveiling event have been sent to various industry stakeholders and media platforms. It is slated to kick off at 12 pm GMT, on February 8, 2021. However, at this time, no official confirmation has been made by Xiaomi on the date of the launch of the Mi 11, so there could be a faint chance that this could be a rumor.

It is expected that Xiaomi will release a number of smartphones in the coming months, as the Chinese event last year only witnessed the launch of the Mi 11, while a few other phones were believed to be ready for release.

In addition, the rumor mills have been abuzz that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro could also be released. It has a very powerful camera and all-around features. Another possible release is Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite, which may be the affordable version of the Mi 11, although not much is known about it yet.

If the rumors are anything to go by, then we could also see the release of a smart wearables device from Xiaomi in February.

Xiaomi’s smartwatches and fitness trackers have been seemingly out of stock for a while, and we expect the company to release at least one of these devices during the unveiling of the Mi 11.

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Netflix certifies Galaxy S21 series, OPPO Reno4 series, TCL 20 5G, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 29, 2021

Netflix is arguably one of the best streaming platforms available worldwide. The service can be accessed on a wide variety of devices with a display. But the OEMs require a license to support the app on their devices. Hence, not all Android smartphones can stream in HD or HDR quality.

Above all, not all companies disclose whether their phones support Netlfix. Customers can only know about it by installing the application themselves. But thankfully, Netflix has a dedicated page on its website with a list of supported devices. This list has been now updated with the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S21 series, a bunch of OPPO smartphones, and a TCL handset.

According to the update list, Netlfix can be now streamed in HD and HDR on the following phones.

Netflix HD
Netflix HDR

It is interesting to know that only the 4G variant of OPPO Reno4 Pro supports Netflix HDR although the 4G variant has the exact same display. Also, all the OPPO handsets listed above are on sale for months but they have received Netlfix certification only now.

On the other hand, the TCL 20 5G launched only last month and the Galaxy S21 series just hit the shelves today.

realme Watch 2 gets certified in Singapore’s IMDA; Asia launch Imminent

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Balaji S

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Jan 29, 2021

realme is gearing up to launch the realme Watch 2 soon. It was first spotted on the realme Link App and now, the wearable has now got certified in Singapore’s IMDA hinting at an imminent Asia launch.

Spotted by Mukul Sharma, a realme low-power, Short-range device appears on the IMDA database. Its model number is RMW2008 and described as a Watch with Bluetooth connectivity. If we recall, the realme Watch 2 with the same model number has already appeared on US’s FCC listing.

As per the info on FCC, the watch will have a 1.4-inch TFT square-shaped LCD panel. To recall, the company’s first Smartwatch launched as the realme Watch last year. It had the same display size and a square-shape. Anyway, the realme Watch 2’s display will also have the same 320×320 pixel resolution.

However, the realme Watch 2 will differ slightly in dimensions and measure 257.6×35.7×12.2mm as compared to 256mmx36.5×11.8mm on the predecessor. Similarly, the realme Watch 2 will have an upgraded battery of 305mAh as opposed to 160mAh on the realme Watch.

Hence, you can expect improved battery life on the successor. Apart from this, the realme Watch 2 will likely have features like Bluetooth 5.0 LE and support the realme Link App natively and compatible with Android 5.0+ devices.

Other features like IP68 water and dust resistance, Blood Oxygen(SpO2) and Heart-rate monitoring(PPG), sleep trahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdueuXZLRrQcking, workout & meditation modes, Voice call & app notifications, media controls, and more will also get carried to the realme Watch 2.

Considering the first Watch came around May 2020, we could at least a month away from the official launch but let’s wait for the official news.

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SK Hynix to shift chip facilities to China to meet surging demands

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Sean

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Jan 29, 2021

SK Hynix announced earlier today (29th January 2021) that it would be shifting some of its foundry facilities that use its 8 inch wafers from its home country South Korea to China. The move arrives to meet the surging demand in the market.

According to a NikkeiAsia report, the South Korean chip maker and the second largest semiconductor based firm of the region is moving chip facilities to China to meet rising customer demands and lower costs as well. As per the company’s official notes, its foundry chips that are based on its 8 inch wafers is facing strong demand, as its supply of chips using 12 inch wafers is limited due to the higher requirement of investment to build newer facilities.

SK Hynix stated during its fourth quarter earnings report that it “plans to move 8-inch wafer facilities to China, where cost-saving is expected, to seize the chance fully. Initially we planned to do it in two years, but we changed the plan to do it as soon as possible to cope with rising customer demand.” Interestingly, Sky Hynix’s shift to China arrives amid major OEMs moving their supply chain and production away from the Southeast Asian nation.

The company further added that “For us it is better to add more facilities in China, as we have no overseas factories outside of the country.” During the fourth quarter of last year, SK Hynix saw a four fold rise in operating profits, reaching 966 billion won (roughly 865 million US Dollars) year on year, thanks to the strong demand for mobile chips. Its operating profit for the whole of 2020 jumped by 84 percent as well, which was backed by rising demand for memory chips.

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OPPO is recruiting ColorOS 11 beta testers for OPPO F15 in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 29, 2021

ColorOS 11 is the latest version of OPPO’s mobile operating system based on Android 11. The company announced it in mid-September. Since then, it has been rolling it out to eligible devices worldwide. Now, as per the schedule, the firm has started recruiting beta testers for OPPO F15 in India.

OPPO launched the OPPO F15 last January in India. The handset debuted with ColorOS 6.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie. It was later updated to Android 10-based ColorOS 7.

Now, the company has opened registrations for ColorOS 11 beta program. If you own this device and want to enroll in the program, then your phone should be on firmware version C.18.

If your handset is on the said build, then head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions. Once you get selected, the company will be seeding out the beta build via OTA.

Apart from the OPPO F15, the Chinese smartphone maker is also recruiting beta testers for OPPO Reno2 F and OPPO Reno 10x Zoom in India. And a whole lot of devices are receiving stable builds in both India and other regions.

That said, since January is about to end, we expect OPPO to share the ColorOS 11 update plan for February by next week.

Xiaomi Confirms arrival of Snapdragon 888, 870 phones in India; Could it be Mi 11, 11 Lite?

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Balaji S

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Jan 29, 2021

Xiaomi launched the Mi 11 as the first snapdragon 888 phone in China. As the Global launch is being teased, Xiaomi’s India division has also started talking about it. Today, Manu Kumar Jain, Global VP at Xiaomi, and MD of Xiaomi India, has confirmed the arrival of Snapdragon 888, 870 phones. And they could be Mi 11 and a Mi 11 Lite model.

Manu in a Tweet, has announced two new Mi flagship phones powered by Qualcomm will launch soon in India. That is, smartphones powered by Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 870 chipsets. He also posted a picture of him with officials including VP & President, Qualcomm India, Rajen Vagadia.

While Manu hasn’t revealed the names or other details about the handsets, info regarding the India launch of Mi 11 has already been leaked. According to Ishan, Mi 11 series having Mi 11, Mi 11 Lite will come to India. However, he didn’t share any specs.

#Xiaomi ❤️️ #Qualcomm

Excited that 2 new #Mi flagship phones with @Qualcomm #Snapdragon #5G processors are coming to #India soon!
🚀 #Snapdragon888
🚀 #Snapdragon870

Happy to bring the latest & best to our Mi Fans. Any guesses which phones? 🤔 RT if you are excited.🔁

I ❤️ Mi pic.twitter.com/KmccmNWoSM

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) January 29, 2021

Parallelly, there have been reports that Mi 11 Lite will be a 4G device with Snapdragon 732G chipset. But, considering the predecessor Mi 10 Lite launched as a 5G device in some markets like Japan, Europe(Mi 10 Lite 5G) we feel the 11 Lite will have a 5G version too.

In that case, there is a possibility that the Snapdragon 888, 870 phones for India could be the Mi 11, Mi 11 Lite. It’s also worth noting that Xiaomi is rumored to launch a Mi 10 model with Snapdragon 870 chipset. Since we are already in 2021 and the naming is old now, this model could carry the Mi 11 Lite moniker.

That said, these are just a guess from our side, and let’s wait for official news to confirm it. Either way, Mi 11 will launch in India in Gray, Blue colors and 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage. The Mi 11 Lite, on the other hand, will come in Black, Blue, Pink colors and 6/8GB RAM, 64/128GB storage.

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OPPO A94 to come with 30W rapid charging support

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 29, 2021

Recently, the OPPO CPH2203 was certified as the OPPO A94 by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). The handset now bagged certifications from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and China Quality Certification Center (CQC).

The NBTC listing only reveals that the OPPO A94 supports LTE connectivity. Its CQC listing has revealed that it will carry support for 30W fast charging. The other details of the device are under wraps.

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Recently, another OPPO phone with a CPH2205 model number was spotted at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Geekbench. The latter revealed that the device will be coming with specifications like Helio P95 chipset, 6 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS.

The FCC appearance of the CPH2205 phone had revealed that it could be coming with a 6.2-inch LCD screen, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, a 48-megapixel triple camera setup, a 4,310mAh battery, and ColorOS 11.1 UI. The moniker of the CPH2205 is yet to be confirmed. Speculations are rife that it could be a country variant of the CPH2203 phone.

In related news, OPPO is expected to announce the OPPO F-series of smartphones in the coming month in India. It is yet to be confirmed whether the next F-series models will be called OPPO F19/F19 Pro or OPPO F21/F21 Pro. Nothing is known on the specifications of the F19/F21 models. The successor model is expected to arrive with a glass back with a sleeker design.

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Lenovo leads Global PC market, followed closely by top tablet maker Apple

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Sean

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Jan 29, 2021

During 2020, the PC market, including tablets, saw growth across the globe. The Chinese company, Lenovo, led the market, and was also closely followed by the Cupertino based giant Apple that led the global tablet market.

According to a Canalys report, the global PC market saw a rise for the third consecutive quarter and also marked a notable annual growth as well. In the fourth quarter of last year, shipments reached 143.7 million units, marking a rise of 35 percent year on year. Meanwhile, the total shipments for 2020 grew by 17 percent, reaching 458.2 million units. This marks the highest volume since 2015. For those unaware, the global PC market (including tablets) had been on a decline for the last few years, but changes in market trend backed by the Coronavirus pandemic led to its recovery.

This had the Chinese tech giant, Lenovo, to benefit with its shipments reaching 28.8 million units in Q4 2020 and an annual shipment of 87 million units. This indicates an annual growth of 41 percent and 19 percent respectively. Meanwhile, Apple followed close behind with 26.4 million shipments during the final quarter and an annual shipment of 81.3 percent, marking a 42 percent and 23 percent annual growth year on year.

Talking strictly about tablets, Apple dominated both the final quarter and annual shipments (19.2 million and 58.5 million units respectively). Meanwhile, other OEMs like Samsung, Huawei, and Lenovo made the top 5 rankings. The South Korean tech giant arrived second in both the fourth quarter and the whole year, with 9.9 million and 31 million shipments respectively. Notably, even Chromebooks performed well last year due to the growth of online education and remote working.

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Redmi Note 10 certified in India before rumored launch in February

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 29, 2021

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently approved a Xiaomi phone with M2101K7AG model number. This variant was also spotted at Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), TUV Rheinland, TKDN, and Indonesia Telecom certification platforms. Rumors have it that the M2101K7AG model number belongs to the global version of the Redmi Note 10. Today, the Indian variant of the phone with model number M2101K7AI received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BS). These certifications suggest that the company may launch the Redmi Note 10 in the coming month.

The BIS certification of the Redmi Note 10 has no information on its specifications. It is known through FCC certification that the M2101K7AG has specs like 4G support, dual-band Wi-Fi, and MIUI 12.

Redmi Note 10 4G listed on BIS certification.
Model number : M2101K7AI pic.twitter.com/j5TnOWOSDS

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A recent leak by tipster Ishan Agarwal revealed that the Redmi Note 10 will come in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. It could be available in colors like White, Green, and Gray.

Earlier this month, the M2101K6G/I phone was seen at various certification platforms such as FCC, BIS, IMDA (Singapore), EEC, and MCMC (Malaysia). This model number is said to belong to the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G handset. There is a possibility that the company may sell the Redmi Note 10 Pro 4G edition too in the country.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is expected to arrive in configurations such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It may arrive in hues like Bronze, Blue, and Gray.

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POCO M3 will come with 6GB RAM in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 29, 2021

A couple of days back, POCO confirmed to launch the POCO M3 in India on February 2. Since this smartphone has been official for months, we know everything about it. In fact, we even reviewed it soon after its debut in late November. Hence, the only thing that is a mystery is the handset’s price in India. But it turns out, we were not aware of one more thing.

For those unaware, the POCO M3 comes with 4GB RAM but can be bought in either a 64GB or 128GB version. However, in India, the device will be also available in a 6GB RAM variant, as per the official retailer partner Flipkart.

Anyway, it is not surprising to see a special variant for India. Because POCO was born in this country and the brand has already released multiple exclusive devices and variants so far.

For instance, POCO X2, POCO M2, POCO M2 Pro, and POCO C3 are only available in India. Also, the POCO X3 for the region comes with a larger 6,000mAh battery, compared to a 5,160mAh battery present inside POCO X3 NFC.

Further, the brand promoted POCO M2, the predecessor to the POCO M3 as the most-affordable 6GB RAM smartphone in India. Hence, it makes sense for the successor to retain this feature. But we cannot tell for sure if the new model will be priced similarly to the older one.

Huawei leads China smartphone market in 2020, followed by Oppo, Vivo, Apple, and Xiaomi

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Sean

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Jan 29, 2021

Earlier today (29th January 2021), the 2020 rankings for the smartphone market in China was released by known research based firm Canalys. The report found that Huawei along with Honor led the market followed by other major OEMs, like Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Apple.

As per an ITHome report, the smartphone market in mainland China reached 84 million units in shipments in the fourth quarter of 2020. This marked a year on year decline of 4 percent last year. Talking about annual shipments, the overall handset shipments fell by 11 percent year on year, reaching 330 million units. One of the reasons of the deterioration of the market was also due to Huawei’s weaker performance due to US sanctions that has severely impacted its smartphone operations.

In the final quarter of last year, Huawei (including Honor) shipped a total of 18.8 million units, marking its market share fell from 41 percent in the third quarter to 22 percent in the fourth quarter. Oppo rose to the second spot during this time with a total shipments of 17.2 million smartphones, marking a year on year increase of 23 percent. Similarly, Vivo also saw a healthy growth of 20 percent during the same period with 15.7 million handset unit shipments.

Furthermore, Apple also saw great performance in China over its last couple of years, wit shipments reaching 15.3 million units in the final quarter, acquiring a market share of 18 percent in Q4 2020. Xiaomi arrived fifth in the ranking list with 12.2 million units in shipments, marking a year on year increase of a whopping 52 percent. As per Canalys, “Huawei’s shipments in the fourth quarter shrank by nearly 50% year-on-year. Although the demand for Huawei’s products is still huge, the company will not be able to meet the demand in the foreseeable future. Other leading manufacturers are targeting this opportunity.”

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