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VAIO releases a teaser poster pointing at a new Z series launch on February 18

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Jed John Ikoba
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Notebook brand VAIO has released a poster on Monday indicating that it will hold a press conference on February 18. The conference will be held from 12:00 to 14:00 GMT+8 and will be broadcast live globally. Although the company didn’t announce the name of the product, the teaser shows a thin and light notebook with a sunken screen hinge and a very thin body may debut on that day.vaio

It can be seen from the poster that the hinge part of the new notebook is similar to the letter “Z”, so the new product to be released is expected to be the VAIO Z series. The new series is expected to be equipped with an OLED screen.

The VAIO brand previously belonged to Sony and became a separated entity from Sony Group in 2014 after it was sold. The brand did not enter the Chinese market due to market reasons after its independence but decided to return in August 2017.

Previously, a Weibo tipster @ZACKBUKS had rumored previously that “the new VAIO Z is coming.” This teaser poster just officially confirmed that rumor. VAIO Z series notebooks have not launched new products for a long time. This series is the flagship thin and light notebook. It has high-density packaging technology and heat dissipation design technology. The high-density layout of electronic components on the motherboard minimizes the size of the motherboard.

Furthermore, the heat dissipation system of the VAIO Z series notebooks is also the key to achieving high performance and efficient heat dissipation. Special cooling fans and heat dissipation ducts are used, and low-frequency speed units that can be independently controlled are used to prevent resonance and suppress noise.

We bring you more details of the product when it is officially unveiled.

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The new Helio M80 is MediaTek’s first modem to support mmWave

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Habeeb Onawole
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MediaTek has been churning out a lot of 5G chipsets but none of these processors have support for the mmWave spectrum. The Taiwanese semiconductor company has now announced a new modem called the Helio M80, and it has support for mmWave.

MediaTek Helio M80 5G modem

The Helio M80 is the successor to the Helio M70 modem found inside the Dimensity 1000 series. The new modem not only brings support for mmWave networks but also touts faster uplink (3.76 Gbps) and downlink (7.67 Gbps) speeds. That is a big boost over the Helio M70’s 2.5Gbps and 4.7Gbps uplink and downlink speeds respectively.

MediaTek says in the press release that the new modem supports both non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) architectures, dual 5G SIM, dual 5G NSA and SA networks, and dual Voice over New Radio (VoNR). Below is the full list of radio access technologies that the modem offers:

  • 3GPP Release 16 standard
  • Sub-6 GHz and mmWave dual connectivity and carrier aggregation
  • 5G NR (FR1) with carrier aggregation
  • 5G mmWave (FR2) up to 8CC
  • 5G carrier aggregation with Mixed Duplex (TDD + FDD)
  • Dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS) ready

The Helio M80 modem also comes with MediaTek’s UltraSave technologies for power-saving. ”The UltraSave Network Environment Detection and UltraSave OTA Content Awareness technologies dynamically adjust power configuration and operating frequency based on the network environment” says the press release. MediaTek adds that the modem will regularly remain powered in connected standby even when there is no data activity thanks to its Connected Mode DRX technology.

The new modem will reach customers later this year, so there is a chance we may see it in a processor before the end of 2021. MediaTek also has two other 5G modems that should appear on devices this year. There is the MediaTek T700 which will power 5G PCs launching this year and there is the MediaTek T750 that is designed for fixed wireless routers and mobile hotspot devices.

 

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Prices of mobile phones, accessories may increase as India hikes customs duty

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Jed John Ikoba
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The Indian government has just released its budget report for 2021-2022. One of the highlights of the budget presentation is the announcement of a 2.5% increase in customs duty on some mobile phone parts and power banks to stimulate local capacity and enhance value addition in the electronics segment.

From April 1, 2021, the new rule will come into force. Areas affected are parts for manufacture of specified parts of mobile phones, like Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Camera module and  Connectors and Inputs, parts and sub-parts for the manufacture of Lithium-ion battery and battery pack are among the parts that will now get a 2.5% customs duty. Previously, these parts were exempted from custom duty payments.

The Indian government is also increasing the import duty of Printed Circuit Board Assembly and Moulded Plastic, for the manufacture of charger or adapter by 5% from 10% to 15% and duty of Inputs and parts [apart from PCBA and moulded plastic] of the mobile charger from 0% to 2.5%. This will be applicable from tomorrow, February 2nd, 2021.

This policy is bound to lead to an increase in the prices of mobile phones, as well as a few other accessories and power banks that use imported parts, especially the Apple iPhone. 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the country has made progress in supporting local capacity, as domestic electronic manufacturing continues to grow. He stressed that India now exports mobile phones and chargers. 

It remains to be seen, however, what the impact of this new policy will be. In the short term, the impact may be felt in the increased costs of imported phones and some other affected accessories. However, this could also help fast track the growth of local manufacturers to become global players in the coming years.

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MediaTek corners components supply from Apple for Beats headphones

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Jed John Ikoba
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Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company, MediaTek has just made a big entry into Apple‘s supply chain for Beats headphones, according to sources familiar with the matter. Apple is the parent company of Beats and its headset factories.

MTK Dimensity 1000
MediaTek Dimensity 1000

MediaTek was chosen by Beats to produce some important components for its headphones, according to reports. This is the first time MediaTek has had this kind of supply collaboration with Apple as a sole supplier of some components for Apple’s products. At this time, it is yet unclear what specific components the company will be supplying.
It is expected that the first orders from Apple will ship as early as February 2021 -that is according to industry insiders.

In spite of Apple’s discontinuation of the inclusion of headphones inside the iPhone’s package, the company continues to expand its product offering and its range of Beats headphones.

Early estimates point out that close to 200 million iPhones will be sold this year, translating to a similar figure for Apple-branded Beats headphones, in addition to other segments of the market demanding the product. The implications of this huge sales outlay from the perspective of Media Tek is that it will expand its business outlook of the rising company.

MediaTek is a Taiwanese semiconductor company that manufactures chips for wireless communications, high-definition television, smartphones and tablet computers, navigation systems, and a wide array of products. Media Tek claimed a 14% market share of worldwide smartphone sales in 2017. It produced about 1.5 billion devices in 2018.

Apple is a global leader in smartphones, tablets, and PC production and sales. Its flagship products, the iPhone and iPad have enjoyed a tremendous amount of patronage and goodwill in recent years. Its smart wearables lineup of fitness devices and the Apple AirPods are a few other areas where the US company has had a strong performance.

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Grab Vamvo L6200 Video Projector for just $156.76 at Amazon (Coupon)

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Greeva Agnihotri
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Watching your favorite content on the big screen makes it much more exciting and entertaining. To help you get this experience, Amazon US has recently offered a massive discount on Vamvo L6200 Video Projector and can be brought for only $156.76. Interested users can click on the $30 coupon on the Amazon webpage to avail this offer.Vamvo L6200 Video ProjectorVamvo L6200 Video Projector has a resolution of 1920 x 1080p and a contrast ratio of 8000:1 that produces 80% brighter and 50% crisp images. It boasts an energy-saving feature that reduces power consumption and extends the battery life of up to 50,000 hours. The cooling system prevents overheating while its distinctively designed fan diminishes the noise for seamless use. It supports ports like HDMI, USB, VGA, AV, micro SD card, and an audio jack of 3. 5mm. This means the user can connect devices like laptops, Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, or any streaming device.

Vamvo L6200 Video Projector can be basically used as a home theatre for a seamless viewing experience. Currently, it is being sold at a discounted rate of $156.76 on Amazon.us. Interested users can add an on-screen coupon worth $30 to redeem this offer. The deal is only valid for a limited time, so make the most of it while it lasts.

Limited Time Offer: Grab Yeelight 1SE Smart LED Bulb for $14.99 at Gearbest

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Greeva Agnihotri
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Lighting plays a major role in changing the ambiance of any space. Keeping this in mind, Gearbest has recently decided to offer a massive discount on Yeelight 1SE Smart LED Bulb. Interested readers can now purchase it for just $14.99 till 3rd February 2021. This bulb is designed to produce up to 16 million colors to suit all your needs. Let’s take a look at its other prominent features.Yeelight 1SE Smart LED Bulb Gearbest

Yeelight 1SE Smart LED Bulb features color picking and combining feature where it can change color according to the object it is being pointed at. This unit is designed to adjust color temperature and brightness, where a cool white light with high brightness and color temperature can be used for an ideal working environment. It can also be synchronized according to the rhythm of the music. With 6W consumption, this Yeelight bulb saves both energy and money. Integrated with a moonlight mode, this unit produces moonlight-like light to relax you.

This Yeelight Smart LED Bulb supports voice control, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, Amazon Alexa, Mijia app, and more. Now, all the interested readers can purchase this bulb for just $14.99 at Gearbest. This offer is valid only till 3rd February 2021, so make the most of it while it lasts.

Xiaomi Mi AX1800 WiFi 6 Router up with a huge discount at Gearbest

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Greeva Agnihotri
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When you have high internet speed, the world looks like a much better and entertaining space. Xiaomi recently introduced Xiaomi Mi AX1800 WiFi 6 Router that offers just that. Currently, this unit is on sale at Gearbest and available for just $54.99. This router has a dual frequency of 2.4GHz and 5GHz.Xiaomi Mi AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Gearbest

Xiaomi Mi AX1800 WiFi 6 Router is powered by an IPQ6000 4-core A53 1.2GHz CPU processor and network acceleration engine of single-core 1.5GHz NPU. With 128MB RAM and 1775MBps speed, this device is built to transfer multi gigabits of data. Its natural cooling mode prevents overheating. This Xiaomi router can connect 128 devices at the same time. It features a smart WiFi operating system based on OpenWRT deeply customized MiWiFi ROM.

Other features of the Mi AX1800 WiFi 6 Router include 2 LAN ports, wireless connectivity, and a DC port interface, among other things. Readers can now purchase this router at a discounted rate for just $54.99 at the Gearbest website.

Head on to the official Gearbest website to check out other deals and offers by clicking here.

Umidigi A9 Max renders gives us a glimpse of powerful performance

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Simranpal Singh
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Umidigi is slowly and steadily expanding its wings across the globe by launching new smartphone models. After gaining massive sales with the launch of Umidigi A9 Pro, the company is on the verge of launching Umidigi A9 Max. The upcoming smartphone will feature several upgrades over its predecessor. Some A9 Max renders were spotted showcasing the technical specifications of the device.

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As per the new renders, the Umidigi A9 Max will feature 8GB RAM with a new camera module design and a new colour option. It will be among a few devices which offer abundant RAM under $200 budget. There are some design changes too on the rear side of the device.

However, the Umidigi A9 Max also possesses the same camera matric module on the rear as like the A9 Pro. The device adopts a new blue colour which looks familiar with the Mi 11 blue colour. Moreover, the new smartphone will house a better thermometer sensor in comparison with its predecessor.

Umidigi A9 Pro will feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ display and will feature a double-sided 2.5D curved display. It is built using a metal frame. The smartphone features a quad-rear camera with a 48MP primary camera and a 24MP selfie camera on the front.  It will run on Android 11 out of the box.

It is expected to launch in March for less $200 price tag. However, on the occasion of its anniversary celebrations, the users can join Umidgi global giveaway to win Umidigi A9. Head over to the official website to learn more about the company and enter the giveaway.

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itel A47 with a UNISOC processor, Android Pie launched in India for Rs.5499 ($75)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Last week, the microsite of the itel A47 had popped up on Amazon India’s official website pointing to a launch on February 1. As scheduled, Transsion Holding brand itel has launched the itel A47 in India. The phone is the company’s latest 4G phone and it runs on Android Go Edition of the Android Pie OS. itel A47

Even though the device is an entry-level model, it packs a decent specs lineup and the design is also cool. The budget phone sports a 5.5-inch LCD IPS screen and is powered by an undisclosed quad-core processor which is believed to be a Unisoc processor clocked at 1.4GHz. The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM while there is 32GB of storage inside expandable up to 32GB with microSD. The phone equally runs Android 9.0 Pie, Go Edition. itel A47

For photography, the device packs a single 5-megapixel sensor at the front for selfies. The selfie camera is equipped with an LED flash. Also, there is a dual-camera setup at the rear consisting of a 5-megapixel camera sensor and a VGA secondary sensor housed in a module located at the top left corner of the back panel along with the LED flash.  itel A47

The phone also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner that can unlock the phone in 0.2 seconds. There is also face unlock onboard. Keeping the lights on is a decent 3000mAh battery. The itel A47 also comes with dual SIM (nano + nano) support and has dedicated microSD support.

Other features onboard the device include a 3.5mm jack, FM Radio, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and a micro USB port for charging the device.

As for the pricing and availability, the itel A47 carries a decent Rs. 5499 (~$75) price tag. It comes in Ice Lake Blue and Cosmic Purple colours with a gradient finish. The entry-level phone will be available on Amazon.in from February 5th.

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Android 11 Soak Test (Beta) begins for Motorola Moto G Power

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Balaji S
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Recently, Motorola rolled out the Android 11 update for Moto G Pro in the UK. It is the first Motorola device to get the taste of the latest Android. Now, a report on the XDA forum suggests that the Moto G Power will get it soon.

As reported by Piunikaweb, a post on XDA Forums by a senior member named ice711 shows a glimpse of Android 11 on the settings menu of Moto G Power. He says that he got the update as he is a part of the Motorola Feedback Network(MFN).

For the unaware, it is a group of users in the community who are chosen to test out the new features before it is rolled out to everyone. You can look at this older post on Lenovo community forums to get an idea about it. Soak test, as the company likes to call it, is rolled out to the selected users of MFN initially.

Anyway, the  Android 11 update with software version RPM31.Q1-46 is rolling out to the MFN users with the latest January 2021 security patch. Talking about the improvements, the user says that after the update, Moto G Power runs smoother, faster, and has improved battery life.

Similar to the G Power, the company is also Soak testing 2019 devices like the Motorola One Action, Motorola One Vision, and Motorola One Hyper. That said, with this update, the company is living up to the word of Android 11 schedule it released back in December 2020. Barring oldies like Moto G7, G8, E6 series, and One Zoom, the devices mentioned above should get it soon.

Either way, we don’t have the availability of the stable Android 11 for Moto G Power yet. However, with the Soak test already underway, expect it anytime soon. In case you don’t know, Moto G Power launched back in February 2020 for $249.99.

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BOE has patented a new display solution that allows the visually impaired feel images

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Habeeb Onawole
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For the visually impaired, touch is one of the ways they interact with their environment. This explains why braille uses raised dots. Talking about braille, the tactile system has not seen much development in recent years. Available electronic braille devices are super expensive and are very limited in the amount and type of content they can display. Things might change in the near future if a recent BOE patent becomes commercially available.

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Chinese tech blog, ITHome, reports that the Chinese display company has patented a new solution that improves upon existing ones. Unlike current solutions which display limited content and are also quite slow, BOE’s solution is faster and has a larger area of function. The solution is made up of two devices: the main device is a touch display that works with a smaller device that is worn on the finger.

When the user wears the smaller tactile device and passes their hand over the touch device which is displaying an image, a sensor transmits information to the tactile device in form of haptic feedback that allows the user to “feel” what is being displayed. This solution is said to make it possible for the visually impaired to not be limited to only interacting with texts but also shapes and images in general.

We are not sure if BOE’s solution can be built into any sort of touch display. If that is the case, manufacturers can adopt the technology and incorporate it into their regular devices designed for those that can see so that the visually impaired can pick up such a device and be able to interact with it.

The patent was just published on January 26 and there is no info on the manufacturer’s plans for it. Nevertheless, we hope we get to see it in commercial devices soon.

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ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000 with Lenovo IdeaPad Duet-like features leaked on Retailer listing

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Balaji S
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ASUS is working on a new Chromebook Tablet and it looks like a competitor to the last year’s Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook. A German retailer has now listed a new MediaTek chipset-powered ASUS Chromebook Tablet with a detachable keyboard and a Stylus support.

The listing on the retailer Saturn, first stopped by Chrome Unboxed(via 9to5Google), shows a ASUS Chromebook CM3000DVA-HT0011. However, the report says that other listings designate it as ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000. The model listed on the site is in Mineral Gray color.

Similar to the IdeaPad Duet Chromebook, we see a detachable keyboard with a Fabric finish on the backside. Further, the report and the listing shows that the display of the Chromebook will have a slot inside beside to hold a USI-Stylus. Speaking of which, these accessories are said to be included in the box but let’s wait for official confirmation.

On the left, there is a power button and volume rockers, and to the back, we have the ASUS, Chromebook logos, and a Single Camera. Upfront, you get a display with thicker borders and a single selfie shooter at the center.

On the bottom, we have magnetic contacts for the detachable keyboard. In addition to the keyboard, a fabric-style Kickstand also appears on the images.

ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000 Specifications

As for Specs, the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000 will have a 10.5-inch Touch screen display with a 1920×1080 pixel resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. It will have up to 320 nits brightness and cover 118% sRGB color Gamut. Above the display, we also have a 2MP 1080p front-facing camera whereas the rear set up has an 8MP single camera.

Under the hood, the listing shows a MediaTek MT8183 chipset. To compare the IdeaPad Chromebook Duet of Lenovo has MediaTek Helio P60T. Anyway, the chipset on ASUS is paired with 4GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB eMMC storage.

Other Specs include Type-C charging port, 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, 27WHr battery, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, ChromeOS out of the box. Finally, the Chromebook Tablet measures 255mm x 167mm x 8mm and weighs 0.53kg.

This device is listed for €449 (~$540) on Saturn retailer but we feel that it could be just a placeholder listing. It is expected to ship in July 2021 however, don’t be surprised if ASUS unveils it earlier.

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LG Velvet 5G has begun to receive Android 11 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Last year, LG did not release any flagship smartphone. Instead, it launched a premium mid-range smartphone called LG Velvet 5G. This handset debuted with Android 10 with Velvet UI on top of it. Now, this phone has started receiving its first major update in the form of Android 11.

LG Velvet 5G Featured

Google released Android 11 stable in September 2020. Since then, OEMs have been running beta programs and also rolling out stable builds to their respective eligible devices. But the update rollout only sped up in December when Samsung began to seed the builds.

On the other hand, LG did not release many phones last year. In fact, the South Korean electronics giant may exit the smartphone business in 2021. But still, it is slow in delivering the latest Android update.

According to PiunikaWeb, the Android 11 update is available for LG Velvet 5G only now even though it is the company’s main smartphone of 2020. Above all, the update is currently only live in the firm’s home country.

The latest system update for LG Velvet 5G is called LG UX 10. It is based on Android 11 with Velvet UI on top of it. This update weighs 2251.64MB in size for the South Korean variant of the device.

Right now, it is being rolled out in batches and should reach other regional variants in the coming weeks. That said, the availability of this update is a mystery for the 4G and the carrier variants of the LG Velvet.

 

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Honor’s CEO says the goal is to surpass Huawei

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Habeeb Onawole
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This year is going to be a defining one for Honor as it is its first following its independence from Huawei. The manufacturer already launched its first smartphone, the Honor V40, since the split in November 2020. However, its global debut is what several folks are excited for as it is expected to launch with support for Google Mobile Services.

Europe is one of Honor’s key global markets but a Q3 2020 report shows it is not even in the top five. If it plans to get there, it will have to do so with new products which will be developed without the input of its parent company. This means no rebadged products and the likes. Will it be able to succeed? Honor’s CEO believes so.

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Honor CEO, Zhao Ming

In a recent interview, Zhao Ming, who heads Honor, said that now that they are no longer bound by the restrictions of Huawei, their main goal for the year is to launch flagship devices that can compete with Apple and Huawei. He goes on to add that they are confident they can surpass their competitors including its former parent company, Huawei.

A leak from about a week ago revealed that the manufacturer has plans to launch three flagships for the global market this year. They are the Honor View40, Honor 40, and a new Honor Magic phone.

While the focus seems to be on flagships, we are pretty sure Honor will not leave the mid-range and entry-level categories unattended. We expect the Honor 10X Lite, Honor 9A, and Honor Play 4 to get successors this year. We also look forward to new models for its tablet line.

Mr. Zhao says they are also planning their expansion into new markets, however, he says he is aware of the challenges that are ahead. While having access to chipsets and getting Google Mobile Services are important, launching competitive products is also very important. He revealed in the interview that he plans to strengthen their research and development department too.

We are eager to see what Honor comes up with this year and we are sure our readers are too.

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ASUS ROG Phone 3 Android 11 Beta Program recruitment begins

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Balaji S
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ASUS recently confirmed that the Original ROG won’t get the Android 10 update. Being a flagship smartphone, it didn’t even get two Major Android upgrades. That said, the company has finally started recruiting Android 11 Beta testers for the third-gen ROG Phone 3 flagship.

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Tagline Featured

In a tweet, Olivier of ASUS Zenfone Team France has shared the details of the Beta Testing. He says that the recruitment of Android 11 Beta Testers for ROG Phone 3 has officially started. Interested users can register by navigating to the following option:

  • Settings->System->System Updates

Now, Click on the Parameters Dial and register for the Beta Program of Android 11. Don’t forget to specify the type of network as WiFi/Carrier Data according to your need. Usually, Beta builds come in big packages and hence, they might need more data.

ASUS’s revamped ZenUI is closer to Stock Android than earlier versions. Hence, expect most of the goodies of Android 11 to make it to the UI. That is, Android 11 features like chat bubbles(conversations), media controls, improved permission management, and organized notifications.

ASUS, even though began the first Beta testing(with Zenfone 6) of the Android 11 way before its announcement, the stable update rolled out just a month ago. And with ROG Phone 3, which launched back in July 2020, ASUS is just getting started with the Beta update.

Back in March 2020, the ROG Phone 2 got the Android 10 stable months after its arrival. Hence, going by the past records of ASUS, we can expect the ROG Phone 3 to get the stable update to arrive in a couple of months.

Meanwhile, ASUS is gearing up to launch the successor of the ROG Phone 3, the ROG Phone 5(Tentative) early in 2021.

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Android 12 could feature a native system-level theme engine

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The Android operating system is known for customizability. Every OEM offers its own version with unique UI and features. Most Android skins now also come with theme support, which was previously only found on Chinese ROMs. Now, a new report suggests that Google is working to bake theming functionality into the Android 12 system itself.

Android 12 Native System Theme Mockup
Android 12 Native System-level Theme Engine Mockup by 9to5Google

Google introduced native dark mode with the release of Android 10. This system-level feature enables apps to detect light and dark modes in order to change their appearance. According to 9to5Google, Google is taking this function to the next level.

As per the report, Android 12 may come with native theming functionality. When we talk about theming on Android, Substratum Engine comes into mind. However, the system-level theme engine on Android 12 will be different and better than it.

For starters, just like native dark mode, the theme function will also have its own API. Hence, supported third-party applications can detect the system theme and change their appearance accordingly. Hence, the apps will match the system theme, which could further match the phone’s color.

Talking about themes themselves, Android 12 will allow users to set ‘primary’ and ‘accent’ colors. These changes will appear in quick settings as well as in the background of notifications. OnePlus smartphones already have a similar option in OxygenOS but they lack the above-mentioned API since it’s not native.

Anyway, Android 12 is still in development and the final release will only happen in the second half of 2021. Hence, this functionality could be removed at the last moment. 

 

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Redmi Note 9S gets the Android 11 update

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Balaji S
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Xiaomi has finally started rolling out the Android 11 update for the Global Redmi Note 9S. Now, to clear your mind, this Note 9S is retailing in India as the Redmi Note 9 Pro which got the update back in November 2020.

Redmi Note 9S Featured

The new update with build number V12.0.1.0.RJWMIXM is rolling out to certain Redmi Note 9S users. This is because the update is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ stage. Xiaomi usually tests the waters before confirming that the build doesn’t have any critical bugs.

That said, this update, weighing around 2.5GB, will soon roll out to all the Global users in the coming days. Talking about the changelog, it upgrades the Android to the latest version. Additionally, it also changes the security patch to January 2021. To recall, this device has already got the MIUI 12 update.

However, unlike the MIUI version, which came a few weeks after Note 9 Pro, the update for the latest Android is coming three months later. Anyway, the update is here, and this could be the last Major Android upgrade for the Note 9S.

The Redmi Note 9S, which debuted with MIUI 11 and Android 10, has now got the one major Android update so don’t expect any further. However, this device could get the intermediate MIUI 12.5 update but let’s wait for the confirmation.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi is getting ready to launch the MIUI 12.5 Globally on February 8. The launch event will also see the Mi 11 flagship debut globally and as per a tip given to us, a Mi 11 ‘Lite’ is also said to launch alongside the event.

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HMD Global planning to launch Affordable Nokia 5G Smartphones in India this year

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Balaji S
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HMD Global Oy, the company which got the license to sell Nokia-branded devices, ventured into 5G with Nokia 8.3 back in 2020. The brand later announced a few other versions including the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and 8.3 5G for Verizon in the US. Right after the Qualcomm  Snapdragon 690 announcement, it also teased an affordable 5G phone. The Company is expected to launch up to four devices in 2021. Now, it has revealed to Financial Express that it is planning to bring the 5G devices to India.

Nokia 8.3 5G Featured

In an interview with the Financial Express, HMD Global vice president Sanmeet Kochhar says, India is an important market for Sourcing and Sales. The company is thus looking to launch affordable 5G devices in the country. To promote local manufacturing, Indian Govt has announced up to 2.5% custom duty on some parts of mobiles on its Union Budget 2021.

Additionally, the custom duty on PCB for chargers and other parts gets 15% and 2.5% duty respectively. While this happened today(Feb. 1), Sanmeet said that the company was seeking more clarification regarding the custom duties for components. Either way, HMD Global, although studying options to see India as an Export Hub, is in no plans to set up a factory on its own. Recently, Lava started making phones for the company.

And as Sanmeet says, 100% of Nokia devices selling in the country are made in India. And after getting about $230 million from partners like Google, Qualcomm, Nokia Technologies, this is only going to get better. Apart from this, Dixon Technologies, a large Consumer Electronics company also announced a tie-up with HMD Global. And for offline, Nokia seems to have 700+ distribution channel partners.

Sanmeet also iterates that Nokia devices are unique from other brands in terms of software. And it is no mood to change that. He adds that the company is looking to launch customized products for India but will continue to have the better and future-proof software.

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OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, & 7T Pro are receiving their last OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) stable update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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A few days back, OnePlus finally released the first-ever OxygenOS 11 Open Beta build for the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7T series. Now, the company has started seeding out the last-ever stable OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) update for these smartphones. The new update brings updated security patches and GMS package.

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The latest stable update for the OnePus 7/7 Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro come with the following build numbers.

  • OnePlus 7/7 Pro

    • India (IN) & Global (GLO)
      • OxygenOS 10.3.8
    • Europe (EU)
      • OxygenOS 10.0.11

  • OnePlus 7T

    • Europe (EU) & Global (GLO)
      • OxygenOS 10.0.16
    • India (IN)
      • OxygenOS 10.3.8

  • OnePlus 7T Pro

    • Europe (EU) & Global (GLO)
      • OxygenOS 10.0.14
    • India (IN)
      • OxygenOS 10.3.8

As mentioned in the beginning, this update is the final stable OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) build for these four phones, as per OnePlus. The update bumps up the security patch level to January 2021 from November 2020. It also brings September 2020 GMS (Google Mobile Services) package.

The above-mentioned two changes are common for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro. Hence, the changelog is identical.

OnePlus 7 & 7T Series Final OxygenOS 10 Stable Update Official Changelog

  • System
    • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.01
    • Updated GMS package to 2020.09

With that being said, this update is currently rolled out in batches for all four devices in different regions like any other OTA update. Hence, it may take time to reach every unit. As far as the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update is concerned, we can expect it to roll out next month at the earliest

 

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Samsung Display to setup new production line for notebook OLED panels

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Sean
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Samsung Display is planning on setting up a new production line. This new factory line will be responsible for the production of notebook or notebook OLED display panels, which will be at its A4 factory in Asan, South Korean

Samsung 90Hz OLED Display for Laptop

According to TheElec report, the South Korean tech giant will be opening a new production line, which will have a capacity of 30,000 substrates per month. These will be responsible for the production of mid sized OLED display panels that are in the 18 to 20 inch ranges that are targeting the laptop market. At the moment, the plan has been internally dubbed as the N Project. The N stands for notebooks, while it was previously called the notebook liquid crystal display (LCD) lines N Project as well.

The company will begin placing orders in the summer of this year for the equipment that will be required at the new production line. These will then be placed in the new line within the year or early 2022. Since Samsung Display is already producing notebook OLED panels, it shouldn’t take the firm too long to ramp up production after the new line is set up and the equipment is installed.

Samsung

The move also marks the company’s growth towards IT products to meet the growing demand, especially for laptops, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, which has raised the PC market overall over remote working and online education. Just last month, the company even announced that it planned to launch over ten new kinds of notebook OLED panels within this year as it expects sales to grow by five folds in 2020.

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