realme is gearing up to launch the realme X7 series of smartphones in less than two days. The series will have realme X7, realme X7 Pro where the former is likely a rebadged realme V15 from China. While the company has almost confirmed everything about the Pro variant, the realme India & Europe CEO Madhav Sheth has just showcased a transparent version.
In a tweet, Madhav Showed off a Transparent version of the realme X7 Pro in style. As you can see below, the images show a rear panel that is fully wiped off its color scheme. Most part of the rear appears black beneath showing how the inside of the rear would look like. Going by the leaked specs, some of the black portions should be the NFC coil.
Labeled as a ‘DEMO PHONE’, its transparency even goes to the extent of the sides looking shiny in the lighting. We can also spot the rectangular rear-camera layout with rounded corners. Interestingly, the Flash layout seems to be tucked in the layout with a Ribbon cable from the board and not sorted onto it.
This is not the only time we are seeing transparent versions of the device. Companies like Razer(with Razer Phone 2) and Xiaomi went ahead and itself launched a Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition back in 2018. And followed it with the Mi 9. OnePlus also tried its luck with a JerryRigEverything-inspired Creator Case for OnePlus Nord that shows how an internals would look like.
Transparent back panels have gained their own set of audience over the years. Advancements like Electrochromism have paved the way for future devices debuting with transparent panels. These glasses, which having color-changing characteristics, are very close to becoming real.
Coming back, the realme X7 Pro, is probably coming to India in Aeroline Black, Skyline White, and an Iridescent(C-Color gradient in China) colors. Hence, we aren’t really sure if the company will launch a ‘Transparent Version’ as the ‘Special Edition’.
Would you buy a Transparent edition of the realme X7 Pro if it launches in India? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Fitbit is a famous brand known for manufacturing top-notch fitness tracking devices/ wearables. As of now, Amazon is offering up to $40 off on Fitbit products. Hence, this is the perfect time for all fitness enthusiasts to give their devices an upgrade or buy new ones. This deal is up only for a limited period, so make the most of it while you can.
We have narrowed down the best deals for you; keep reading to know more.
This smartwatch comes with a built-in GPS to track the pace and distance of outdoor exercises while the active zone minutes notifies the user when they have met the target. Through its 24/7 heart rate tracking, this Fitbit smartwatch accurately measures calorie burn. Other prominent features include 5ATM water-resistance, 7-day battery life, music and app control, and real-time workout tracking with 20+ goal-based exercises.
Fitbit Versa 2 has Alexa to help the user set reminders, timers and get updates about news and weather. It is designed to track heart rate and sleep patterns to help one reach their ultimate fitness peak. Smartphone updates, music control, water-resistance, app control, and real-time workout tracking with 20+ goal-based exercises are some of its other key features.
With the current Amazon deals, these smartwatches are an ideal pick for personal use or gifting. Since this is a limited time offer, hurry and make the most of it.
OPPO was one of the early adopters of the pop-up camera mechanism along with the sister Vivo. The company also patents weird designs every now and then. Recently, we saw a circular pop-up camera module patented by OPPO. Today, we have another but this time it’s a double-sided design with a reflective mirror.
The patent, filed by OPPO at WIPO(World Intellectual Property Office) and spotted by LetsGoDigital has been applied in March 2020 and published later that year in October. Accordingly, the design shows a flat display upfront and clean as a slate rear panel. You might wonder where are the cameras right? Well, OPPO has decided it to hide like Xiaomi.
Last week, we saw a Xiaomi patent having a smartphone design with a reflective mirror. Similarly, OPPO is using a light path deflection mirror on its pop-up camera. However, OPPO’s patent shows not one but two mirrors(shape of mirror/prism Δ). Additionally, OPPO is making only the reflective mirrors move up and down so as to keep the cameras intact.
With pop-up design sitting flush and cameras facing up, the mirrors are kept perpendicular to them generally but can be altered to vary the type of photos you want. This enables it to use them both as Selfie and Rear cameras. And the fact that it can draw light from left/right sides is just the icing on the cake for 360˚ panorama shots.
To customize this, OPPO is said to use a button on the side as per the patent. Triggering it once will turn them into Selfie shooters whereas pressing it twice will point it backward. Other features like Single Camera activation at a time could also be possible as per the report.
Besides, when technology is moving towards under-display cameras, companies like Samsung have also been trying various designs of pop-up mechanisms. Nevertheless, Just like other patents, we aren’t sure if the OPPO’s patent would debut as a commercial device.
HMD Global will be launching its Nokia 5.4 mid-range 4G smartphone in the US in a few weeks. The phone which launched in December in Europe is now available for pre-order on Amazon.
According to the listing on Amazon US, the Nokia 5.4 will be released on February 15, exactly 2 months after it was announced in Europe. The listing also reveals that there will be only one variant which has 4GB of RAM and 128G of expandable storage and a price tag of $249.99. In Europe, the phone is available in 4+64GB, 6+64GB, and 6+128GB with the base model selling for €189 (~$227).
The Nokia 5.4 has a 6.39-inch HD+ LCD screen with a hole at the top left corner of the screen for the front-facing camera. It is powered by the Snapdragon 662 processor which brings support for LTE.
The front-facing camera is a 16MP sensor while the back is home to a quad-camera setup that includes a 48MP primary camera, a 5MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. Below the cookie-shaped camera housing is a fingerprint scanner.
The Nokia 5.4 has a 4000mAh battery with support for 10W charging is a USB-C port. HMD Global claims that users should get up to 2 days of battery life. Even though this phone launched months after Android 11 was released, it runs Android 10 out of the box. However, the phone will get Android 11 as well as two years of software upgrades and 3 years of security updates.
You can pre-order the Nokia 5.4 now in Polar Night and Dusk color variants but note that there is no mention of an added benefit for pre-ordering. The phone is also listed on the Nokia Mobile US website with the same $249.99 price tag but you will have to wait until it launches before you can purchase it.
The rate at which the Samsung Galaxy A52 is leaking suggests that the device might go official anytime now. The latest to join are the images along with some specs appearing on TENAA.
If you recall, Samsung Galaxy A52 got listed on China’s TENAA two weeks ago. However, we didn’t have any info on the device. That ends today as the listing(via) now shows dimensions, display, and battery specs of the device. Under the model number SM-A5260, TENAA shows that the device will measure 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4mm.
Talking about the images, we see a Black variant listed with quad rear camera layout, power button, and volume buttons on the right, and centered punch-hole upfront. This goes in line with the earlier leak that said Samsung Galaxy A52‘s design won’t be that different from the predecessor.
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Further, the listing shows that the display will be of 6.46-inch in size which going by the past should be an sAMOLED display. The images show that it is the Infinity-O display as shown before. Moving on, the device will likely have a 4,500mAh battery which is a bit higher than the 4,000mAh on the Galaxy A51.
Other information on TENAA includes Android 11 OS, support SA/NSA 5G, and Dual-SIM connectivity.
Galaxy A52- Specifications (Expected)
Samsung Galaxy A52 is expected to arrive in Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, and Awesome Blue colors and in 4G and 5G version. The former will likely have Snapdragon 720G chipset while the latter could sport Snapdragon 750G. The 5G variant is heading to multiple markets including India.
Valentine’s Day is almost two weeks away but OnePlus is already running a sale on this occasion in the US. The offers are only valid on the company’s official website up until February 17. Let us take a closer look at these deals.
OnePlus only has three smartphones on offer as part of its Valentine’s Day sale. These three phones are the OnePlus 8, the OnePlus 8 Pro, and the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. Also, the company only has a single variant of these handsets in stock.
It makes sense as the OnePlus 8 series has reached the end of its shelf life. Whereas, the OnePlus Nord N10 5G comes in a single variant only. With that being said, let us go through the offers.
OnePlus Valentine’s Day Sale Offers, Discounts, and Freebies
OnePlus 8
The OnePlus 8 is on sale with $100 off on the 8GB + 128GB variant in Glacial Green. In other words, interested customers can get this phone for $599 instead of its regular $699 selling price.
Additionally, customers can avail $500 off if they buy two units. Hence, they will have to only spend $898.
OnePlus 8 Pro
On the other hand, the OnePlus 8 Pro 12GB + 256GB variant in Ultramarine Blue is not only discounted by $200 but the customers also get a free Charcoal Black-colored OnePlus Urban Traveler Backpack.
That means the handset will only cost $799 for interested customers and they will be also getting a backpack worth $79 for free.
Oneplus Nord N10 5G
Unlike the other two smartphones, the OnePlus Nord N10 5G has not received any discount. But buyers can opt for a free bumper case or screen protector. For those unaware, this device costs $299.99
Daily Lucky Draw
Last but not least, OnePlus is also running a daily lucky draw through which participants can win smartphones, accessories, and free shipping vouchers.
That said, if you are interested in any of the above-mentioned offers, then do make sure to use them before the products go out of stock.
Fossil‘s latest Android Wear OS smartwatch dubbed Fossil Gen 5E was first launched in the US in October last year. The company has now unveiled the product for the Indian market.
The watch is a trimmed down version of the Gen 5 smartwatch that was launched last year. This model comes with cheaper pricing than its predecessor. However, it shares several features with the Gen 5 including features such as fitness tracking, sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, etc.
The Fossil Gen 5E smartwatch is offered in two sizes – 42mm and 44mm. Both versions feature a 1.19-inch OLED display. The watch is powered by the older Snapdragon Wear 3100 which has been replaced with the Wear 4100 by Qualcomm this year.
The processor is paired with 1GB of RAM and there is 4GB of internal storage onboard. Providing the power is a 300mAh battery. The watch also comes with NFC and has 3ATM water resistance property.
Furthermore, the Watch 5E also crams a speaker and microphone inside which makes it suitable for users to make and answer calls straight from the watch. The watch can also be used to trigger the voice assistant onboard the connected smartphone. One feature that is lacking on this model is standalone GPS. In order to access your location, the watch needs to be connected to a smartphone. There is also no ambient light sensor, altimeter, or compass onboard this model.
As for the pricing and availability, the Fossil Gen 5E is available on Flipkart and is priced at Rs. 18,495 (~$253). The smartwatch comes in Black Silicone, Brown Leather, Black Stainless Steel, Two-tone Stainless Steel, Rose Gold-Tone Stainless Steel/Mesh, and Blush Silicone versions.
How often do you see brands like Google shoot for the stars when it comes to Smartphones? 2021 has started with a bang where we are going to witness more foldable devices. Among the lot, Google is also expected to launch a Foldable Pixel smartphone. And now, we might have some details regarding the same.
As spotted by windowsunited.de, we see two Patents filed by Google Inc., at WIPO(World Intellectual Property Organization). Publication numbered 2021/011949 and 20210018961, it shows that the designs in question has a hinge mechanism.
Talking about first, we see a more traditional hinge concept found on the many devices like the Huawei Mate Xsdevices. That is, an outward folding design with a cylindrical hinge vertically at the center. The thickness of the hinge might be a bid to compensate for the large outer folding curvature of the display.
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Hinge
Outward folding
Moving on, the second design is an inward folding display. However, the hinge is somewhat like the first Royole Flexpai and even Xiaomi’s early prototypes. From the images, we can see thick ridge-like structures supporting the frame. Google specifies it as a “plurality of hinge assemblies” suggesting a multi-segment hinge. One of the images also shows what looks to be a separate assembly with hinges to join the display and the frame.
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Inward folding
Multi-segment hinge
That said, this patent, filed back in July 2020 has been published on Jan. 21, 2021. We aren’t sure if this would be the final design but the fact that Google patenting both the inward/outward design is a welcoming sign to try out all possibilities.
In any case, we are sure to hear more about the Google Pixel Foldable in the near future. So what do you think about the foldable designs of Google? Do let us know in the comments below.
By announcing the Xiaomi Mi 11 by the end of December 2020, Xiaomi became the first company to launch a phone featuring the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. There have been rumors that the company will be launching the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro at some point this month. Fresh information shared by a known tipster from China suggests that the company could be planning to launch a third flagship phone in the Chinese market.
According to the tipster, Xiaomi will be launching three phones powered by Snapdragon 8-series chipsets. It is unclear whether he is talking about the Xiaomi Mi series or the Redmi K40 series. There is a possibility that the company may power its Mi series flagship phones with Snapdragon 8-series chips.
The Mi 11 has the SD888 chip and the same chip is likely to power the Mi 11 Pro. Since the tipster did not mention specifically whether the third device has an SD888 chip, it is likely that it may come equipped with the newly unveiled Snapdragon 870.
He added in the comments section of the Weibo post that instead of a waterfall curved display, the screens of the three phones have a slight curvature. He also said that the high-end version in the series is equipped with a 108-megapixel camera.
Recently, Xiaomi India Managing Director and Global VP confirmed that India will be receiving two Mi flagship phones with Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 870 SoC onboard. Interestingly, it is believed that a Xiaomi Mi 10 series phone could be equipped with the SD870 chip.
Hence, the three phones that the tipster could be talking about could be Snapdragon 888 powered Xiaomi Mi 11 and Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro smartphones and the Snapdragon 870 SoC powered Xiaomi Mi 10 series phone. Readers are advised to wait for further reports to know more about the upcoming flagship phones from the brand.
The TicWatch Pro 3 by Mobvoi is probably the best Google Wear OS smartwatch available in the market. It was launched in late September. Now, over four months after its release, the company has released a major update for this wearable.
Mobvoi is rolling out a new firmware for the original GPS variant of the Ticwatch Watch Pro 3 with version number PYDA.200427.080.MRB.210114.001. The new update brings some new features, improvements, and also a couple of fixes.
Like any other new update, it is being pushed in batches. Currently, it is only available for 30% of the users. As per the company, it should reach 50% of users by February 3 and 100% by February 4.
Talking about the changes, the latest update adds an option to change the date format on the watch’s secondary FSTN (Film compensated Super Twisted Nematic) LCD screen, which the brand calls essential screen.
Further, the next two features are also related to this secondary display. Users can now turn on the backlight using the power button while in essential mode and also turn off the essential screen’s auto-backlight in the Essential Mode app. Lastly, notification sound can be enabled from Settings > Sound > Ring volume.
As for improvements, the new update improves the speed of the tilt to wake the screen by about 1/4 second, smoothness of sliding, and pairing speed when pairing with Android devices. It also optimizes the responsive area at the edge of the screen, reduces the backlight brightness of the essential screen, and solves an issue related to steps in the essential mode being partially lost after restarting.
Last but not least, the latest firmware update fixes the essential screen’s backlight not lighting up by tilt to wake issue and function key double click gesture waking up other apps instead of Google Pay bug.
TicWatch Pro 3 Firmware Version PYDA.200427.080.MRB.210114.001 Official Changelog
Features:
Support adjusting the essential screen’s date format(DD-MM/MM-DD) through the Essential Mode app.
Support turning on the backlight through the power button in the essential mode.
Support turning off the essential screen’s auto-backlight in the Essential Mode app.
Enable the notification sound (Can be adjusted in Settings –> Sound –> Ring volume).
Improvements:
Improved the speed of the Tilt-to-wake screen by about 1/4 second.
Solved the issue where sometimes the steps in the essential mode might be partially lost after restarting.
Improved the smoothness of sliding.
Optimized the responsive area at the edge of the screen.
Reduced the backlight brightness of the essential screen.
Improved pairing speed when pairing with Android phones.
Bug Fixes:
Solved the issue that the essential screen’s backlight could not be lit up by Tilt-to wake under certain circumstances.
Fixed the issue that double-clicking the function key sometimes opens other apps instead of Google pay(if Google pay is available in your area).
Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 5G in late July 2020 as a better version of the original Galaxy Z Flip with support for 5G connectivity and a newer chipset. Now, six months after its release, this foldable smartphone has received its first permanent price cut in the US.
The South Korean tech giant debuted the Galaxy Z Flip 5G for $1,449. Samsung’s second vertical foldable smartphone comes with a matte finish, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC, and 5G connectivity.
Half a year after its release, this handset’s price has been permanently dropped by $250. Hence, it is now listed at $1,199 on Samsung’s official website in the United States.
The new price makes the Galaxy Z Flip 5G cheaper than the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. Also, it now costs the same as the all-new Galaxy S21 Ultra.
But unfortunately, the device can be only bought in either Mystic Bronze or Mystic Gray. The Mystic White color variant that was released in late November is no longer in stock. And we don’t think it will ever come back as the company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in the near future.
That’s not all, interested customers can only buy this phone unlocked or via AT&T as other carrier variants are also marked as out of stock. Anyway, they can get up to $1,000 trade-in credit and opt for the Samsung Care+ plan.
As for Redmi Note 9T 5G, Xiaomi is launching a SoftBank exclusive version in Japan. The device will be available in two colors- Daybreak Purple, and Nightfall Black. You can take a look at the price marketed by Xiaomi below:
Redmi Note 9T 5G(4GB + 64GB)- 19,637 yen($187)
If you look at the price, it’s cheaper than the Global pricing which was around EUR 229/$276 for the same variant. However, it is worth noting that the SoftBank website lists the price as 21,600 yen($206) which includes Tax.
Anyway, the SoftBank listing says that the reservations begin on February 3 at 10:00 AM local time. Availability is vaguely quoted after the end of February 2021.
Redmi 9T Japan
The Redmi 9T, unlike the Note 9T, doesn’t come as an exclusive model. The Japanese version comes only in two colors- Ocean Green, Carbon Gray. You can take a look at the price below:
Redmi 9T(4GB + 64GB)- 15,900 yen($151)
It will go on sale from February 5. This single variant will be available on MVNOs(Mobile Virtual Network Operators) like Aeonmobile, IIJmio, goo Simseller, Biglobe Mobile.
You can also get the SIM-free models across online platforms like Amazon, murauchi.com, and vendors like Yamada, Joshin, etc.
Redmi Note 9T, Redmi 9T Specifications and Features
Redmi Note 9T features a 6.53-inch FHD+ top-left punch-hole display with 450 nits brightness & Gorilla Glass 5, MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, triple-camera with a 48MP sensor, 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging(acc to Japan website), side-mounted fingerprint, MIUI 12(Android 10).
Redmi 9T sports a 6.53-inch dot-drop notch FHD+ display with 400 nits, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC chipset, quad-camera with a 48MP sensor, side-mounted fingerprint, microSD up to 512GB, 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging, MIUI 12(Android 10).
Unlike its predecessor, the Mi 10 5G, Xiaomi didn’t announce a Mi 11 Pro alongside the standard version. Nevertheless, a pro model is coming in the not too distant future, and like all pro models, it should have better specs, and of course, a higher price tag.
In this post, we will talk about what we expect from Xiaomi with the Mi 11 Pro in terms of specs and performance, issues from the Mi 11 we expect to have been fixed, and also the reasons why we believe the phone was delayed.
Mi 11 Pro Specs (what we know so far)
The Mi 11 Pro is expected to come with a 2K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate just as the standard model. We don’t know what the screen size will be seeing as the Mi 11 has a pretty big 6.81-inch screen. Our guess is that the screen size will remain the same based on the fact that the Mi 10 5G ad Mi 10 Pro 5G both have the same screen size.
We expect the same Snapdragon 888 that’s found on the Mi 11 on the Pro model and it should be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There is also a possibility that Xiaomi will announce a 16GB RAM version that comes with 512GB of storage. Just like last year’s Mi 10 Pro, there shouldn’t be support for storage expansion.
A leak says the Mi 10 Pro will have a 5000mAh battery capacity which is a significant bump compared to the Mi 11’s 4600mAh battery. It should come with support for faster wired and wireless charging, and if reports are true, that should be 120W and 67W respectively. We also expect the phone to have support for Quick Charge 5.
Other expected features are stereo speakers, an in-display fingerprint scanner which should double as a heart rate scanner as in the standard version, NFC, an IR sensor, Wi-Fi 6, and maybe even Wi-Fi 6E.
Mi 11 Pro Cameras
We decided to give the cameras a separate section as it is a very important aspect of the phone.
Xiaomi has set a high standard with respect to camera performance with the Mi 10 Ultra. The China-exclusive flagship sits at the third spot on DxOMark‘s list of smartphones with the best camera. The two devices that sit at the first and second positions are the Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ and Mate 40 Pro respectively.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra
So what do we expect from Xiaomi for the Mi 11 Pro’s cameras? Cameras that are better than what we have on the Mi 11.
The Mi 11’s cameras are okay at best but they can’t match the Mi 10 Ultra which is Xiaomi’s best camera smartphone. A leaked poster alleged to be that of the Mi 11 Pro shows the phone will have four rear cameras and 120x zoom but we will take it with a pinch of salt.
If we were to take a wild guess, we’d say the Mi 11 Pro will launch with a camera configuration similar to that of the Mi 10 Ultra but with better optimizations. This means a 48MP main camera, another 48MP camera with OIS for the periscope lens which brings 120x hybrid zoom, a 12MP telephoto camera, and a 20MP ultrawide camera.
You might be wondering if simply copying the camera configuration from the Mi 10 Ultra makes sense, but it does when you realize that the Mi 10 Ultra is a China-exclusive product, which means most of Xiaomi’s international customers didn’t get to experience the phone’s camera prowess. What better way to bring that camera experience to the global market than via the Mi 11 Pro?
As we said above, Xiaomi isn’t just lifting the sensors but also fine-tuning them. The sensors can be optimized to take advantage of the Snapdragon 888’s Spectra 580 triple image signal processor to churn out better photos than the Mi 10 Ultra.
Issues from the Mi 11 we expect Xiaomi to have fixed in the Mi 11 Pro
Reviews have shown that the Mi 11 is not a perfect flagship. We covered the issues we experienced with our unit, and we hope most, if not all, of these issues, have been fixed ahead of the release of the global version next week. However, we expect even better performance from the Mi 11 Pro.
Better software – one of the issues we noticed with the Mi 11 is app crashes. This happens with the camera app and some games. This is probably a software issue (MIUI) and we expect Xiaomi to have fixed them. While it is not uncommon for a device to have software issues out of the box, it is not a good experience nonetheless. We also expect Xiaomi to have fine-tuned its software to work better with the Snapdragon 888 chipset.
Better cooling – the Snapdragon 888 is known to heat up quickly when gaming and when it does that, the processing power is throttled down to manage the heat which affects the game. While this is definitely an issue with the chipset (this is Qualcomm’s first 5nm chipset after all), Xiaomi may be able to better manage it with a better cooling system.
Better build – the Mi 11 comes in a vegan leather version that is practically a plastic panel with a polyurethane coating. Our unit rattles when you play an audio file via the loudspeaker which points to a problem with the build quality. We do not know if this is the same experience with the version with a glass back, but if Xiaomi plans to release vegan leather options for the Mi 11 Pro, then it needs to note this issue and fix it in the new model
Why the Mi 11 Pro didn’t launch alongside the Mi 11
It came as a surprise when Xiaomi only announced the Mi 11 at the phone’s launch event in December 2020. However, we want to believe it was a calculated decision. Below are the reasons we came up with as to why the Mi 11 Pro’s launch was delayed:
Giving the Mi 11 its own stage to shine – If the Mi 11 Pro had launched alongside the Mi 11, it would have overshadowed it. See phones like the Galaxy S21 series – the S21 Ultra is getting more attention than the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus. By splitting the launches, the Mi 11 had the stage to itself and all the attention.
A headstart in terms of sales – The Mi 11 not only launched early but also went on sale shortly after. According to Xiaomi, it has sold more than 1 million units and that is for China alone. When the phone launches in other markets next week, that number is expected to double. If the Mi 11 Pro had launched alongside the Mi 11, sales would have been split between both.
Of course, the total sales figure would probably have been higher but buyers would have had to decide which of the two phones to purchase, and the Mi 11 may not have sold so many units. However, by launching the Mi 11 and keeping a tight lip on the existence of a pro model, buyers will have no choice but to pick up the available model.
More time for development – Another reason why the Mi 11 Pro got delayed may be due to Xiaomi requiring more time for development. There is a possibility that certain components or technologies they need are not yet available or perfected, hence the reason for delaying its launch.
Conclusion
There definitely is a lot to look forward to in the Mi 11 Pro and if the additional development time means a better device, then a few months of delay is worth it.
There are reports that the Mi Pro will be announced after the Spring Festival holiday which means it may launch before the end of this month. Just like the standard version, the phone should be unveiled in China first before a global debut later. Going by the Mi 10, the time frame between the Chinese launch and global launch should be nothing less than a month.
Corning has announced that it is currently expanding the production of its Gen 10.5 liquid crystal display (LCD) glass substrate factories in China. The move arrives after high demand for TVs and other IT products.
According to TheElecreport, the company stated that the healthy demand for TVs and other products have caused them to see high demand, especially for large sized TVs. Over the last year, the demand for 75 inch TVs grew by over 60 percent in comparison to 2019. At the moment, the Gen 10.5 has had the best production efficiency for large TV substrates. So, the company aims on expanding production at its Guangzhou and Wuhan plants in China.
Furthermore, Corning also has the Gen 8.5 glass substrates plants in Beijing and Chongqing. Tony Tripeny, the company’s CEO, stated that Corning is expecting sales of 3 billion US Dollars to 3.2 billion US Dollars within just the first quarter of this year. This mark an increase of over 20 percent year on year in comparison to 2020, which had it register 2.5 billion US Dollars in sales. Similarly, other display makers are also pushing towards raising production capacity in the region as well.
Qualcomm has just announced that it is planning on building a new research and development center to push 5G innovations. This center will be situated in France and arrives after the company met with the local government’s officials.
As per an official Qualcomm announcement, Cristiano Amon, CEO elect and President of the company met with Agnès Pannier-Runacher, minister delegate for the industry in the French Government. This new research and development site will be a part of the company’s extensive R&D network and will also play an integral role by bringing in employees from the region to help develop 5G technology for the various markets across the globe.
The new 5G research and development facility also builds on “Qualcomm Communications SARL’s strong presence in France.” For those unaware, the chipmaking giant already has established facilities in the region for over 20 years. The new center is located in Lannion in Brittany and Issy-Les–Moulineaux in the Paris-Region. For those unaware, Lannion is a center for telecoms engineering excellence and a European technology hub.
John Smee, Vice President of Engineering in Qualcomm stated that “France already has a leading technical engineering infrastructure in place, so it is a natural fit for this new 5G R&D hub. The 5G R&D team will be working on advanced systems engineering to help define the future of 5G and beyond – and the new center is a tremendous opportunity for the individuals involved and for the company.”
In early January 2021, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A32 5G as its most affordable 5G handset to date. According to numerous reports, the company will be also releasing a 4G variant of this smartphone in some markets. Now, ahead of its launch, its color variants have been tipped by a reliable leakster.
The upcoming Galaxy A32 4G is in the news for a while now. Since the 5G variant is now official, we know almost everything about the 4G version as well. Because the LTE version is expected to feature the exact same set of specs except for a different SoC.
However, we were unaware of its color variants. Thankfully, we now know that as well, courtesy of a tipster called Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414). As per him, the Galaxy A32 4G will be available in four color options, namely Black, Blue, White, and Lavender.
With that being said, the only things that are unknown about the forthcoming Galaxy A32 4G are its announcement date, price, and availability.
According to previous reports, the Samsung Galaxy A32 4G will flaunt a 6.5-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) and a dewdrop notch at the top center. The device will be powered by MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. There could be other storage configurations as well.
Further, the handset will come with a 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup on the back and a 13MP front-facing camera. It will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging and will run Android 11-based One UI 30.
Other features of this smartphone will include dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC (select markets), microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope, and compass.
Earlier today (2nd February 2021), Xiaomi India announced that its newly launched smartphone, the Mi 10i 5G, saw record breaking sales. The device saw sales worth 400 crores INR (roughly 54 million US Dollars) in just three weeks.
The Chinese tech giant has just revealed the achievement of its Mi 10i 5G, which first went on sale on the 7th of January 2021. Since then, the device has registered “blockbuster” sales within just three weeks of its first launch. Furthermore, the company also added that the device is one of the most searched smartphones, as per the January 2021 Google search result reports. In other words, the smartphone was extremely successful in India.
Manu Kumar Jain, Managing Director of Xiaomi India, stated that “With the launch of Mi 10i 5G, our aim was to deliver future proof technology and a perfect flagship experience. The response received during the first few weeks is a testimony to customers appreciating a 10 on 10 smartphone which combines a stellar camera setup featuring the 108MP primary camera along with class leading performance through Snapdragon™ 750G. As we continue to build the Mi Brand in India, we will focus on offering the latest and the best technology to our Mi Fans.”
Xioami Mi 10i 5G
Listing some of the handset’s notable specs, the Mi 10i 5G feature a 108 megapixel rear camera, along with a 120Hz refresh rate display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G enabled processor, all of which is powered by a large 4,820mAh battery pack. The smartphone also supports NavIC, which is the nation’s indigenous navigation system built by the ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation).
The smart speaker market in China saw a decline last year. The overall market fell by 8.6 percent year on year, out of which a significant part also includes the smart screen devices as well.
According to an IDCreport, the sales volume for smart speakers in China reached 36.76 million units in 2020. Smart speakers with displays accounted for 35.5 percent of all units during the same time, which saw a 31 percent rise in sales year on year. The report added that the overall market decline was primarily due to the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic along with “channel adjustments and limited application scenarios.”
During last year, the smart speaker market in China was still dominated by three major brands. Out of these, the competition was the most intense between Alibaba’s Tmall Genie and Baidu’s Xaiodu. In terms of annual sales, Alibaba edged ahead with its Tmall Genie. On the other hand, the fourth and final quarter saw Baidu win, through its collaboration with Pinduoduo in China. Furthermore, the market for smart speakers with displays had Baidu maintain the lead with a 63.4 percent market share.
These smart speakers are mainly designed to offer additional functionality and bring another level of interaction as well. At the moment, the smart speaker market in China is developing at a “rapid pace” as market education pushed by vendors help in better penetration of their products in the market. For 2021, IDC expects that the smart speaker market will see over 42 million units in shipments, marking a 14 percent year on year increase.
The new leak reveals that the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G will come in four colors like Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, and Awesome Blue. Readers can click on each image below to get a 360-degree spin view of Galaxy A52’s each color variant.
While the rumor mill has revealed a lot of information on its specifications, Samsung is yet to officially confirm the existence of the Galaxy A52. The device is rumored to arrive in 4G and 5G versions depending on the market. The 4G model of the Galaxy A52 is likely to feature the Snapdragon 720G, whereas its 5G edition could be driven by the Snapdragon 750G chipset.
The Galaxy A52 5G is expected to house a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display with an Infinity-O design. The Full HD+ display could be integrated with a fingerprint reader. The rear shell of the phone is rumored to sport a 64-megapixel quad-camera system. The Galaxy A52 will boot to Android 11 OS. Its 3C certification revealed that it could be shipping with a 15W charger. Its dimensions are 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4mm.
Last month, the entire specs of the upcoming Nokia 1.4 entry-level smartphone leaked. However, the handset is yet to go official. Now, ahead of its launch, the device has been certified by WiFi Alliance.
Nokia 1.3
The WiFi certification of HMD Global’s Nokia 1.4 does not reveal anything new since everything about this phone has already leaked. But the certification suggests that it could be announced very soon.
According to the previous report, the forthcoming Nokia 1.4 with model number TA-1322 will be the successor to the 2019’s Nokia 1.3. It will be an entry-level smartphone priced around €100.
The handset will sport a 6.51-inch LCD panel and this screen is expected to come with a dewdrop notch. The phone will be powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
For optics, the device will be equipped with an 8MP + 2MP dual camera setup along with an LED flash at the back and a 5MP snapper on the front for selfies and video calls. On the connectivity front, the smartphone will come with a dual SIM card slot (4G + 2G), single band WiFi (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and MicroUSB port.
Other features of this phone will include a MicroSD card slot (up to 128GB), fingerprint sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, Android 10 Go Edition, and a 4,000mAh battery.
Last but not least, the Nokia 1.4 will measure 166.42 × 76.72 × 8.70mm in dimensions and will be available in two colors, namely Blue and Gray.
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