Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun shares video of Xiaomi Labs revealing details about the phone making process

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Dec 30, 2020

Xiaomi’s Founder, Chairman, and CEO Lei Jun has today shared an introduction video about the Xiaomi Lab, which reveals information related to the Xiaomi Display Optical Lab, OTA Lab, Qualcomm Lab, SAR Experiment, Camera Laboratory, Audio Laboratory, Battery Laboratory, and the making process for the Mi 11.

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For those who are unaware, Xiaomi Labs was first introduced by Lei Jun a couple of months ago in September this year. It is located in the Xiaomi Science and Technology Park in Haidian District, Beijing.

The lab has about 123 rooms and more than 90 of them are for the mobile phone laboratories. Additionally, Xiaomi Labs are also distributed in other cities across the country as well as overseas.

It prepares and tests 200 smartphones for continuous one-month-long test before the model is made available in the market. The smartphones undergo the long test to ensure stability and find issues that might surface in the device after longer periods of usage.

Xiaomi Mi 11 supports Multi Link 5.0, offers seamless switching between WiFi and mobile data

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Sean

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Dec 30, 2020

The Xiaomi Mi 11 had just recently launched and arrives as the 2021 flagship of the company. It sports top notch specs and features and was released along with MIUI 12.5. The company’s premium grade handset also supports Multi link 5.0 feature, which enables seamless switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data for better connectivity.

According to Zhang Guoquan, Xiaomi smartphone system software department director, the Xiaomi Mi 11 arrives with a seamless switching function thanks to the new Multi link 5.0. As per the senior official, this lets users have an uninterrupted connectivity experience whilst using your smartphone for functions like video calls or voice calls. This function even helps with mobile gaming, to avoid unavoidable lag or time outs during gameplay.

The Chinese tech giant has apparently been listening to feedback and taking pointers from its userbase. It made special analysis and made improvements on the Mi 11 to offer an improved overall experience for its customers, as per an ITHome report. According to the senior official, this seamless switching between networks occurs in just milliseconds, which is basically difficult for users to even notice. The company even revealed certain scenarios of this being useful like:

Entering or leaving the range of a saved WiFi network and switching to mobile data.
Switching to mobile data when the WiFi signal is too weak. Example: the user walking towards his backyard to make a video call.
Another scenario where the feature helps is in offices or homes that have multiple WiFi routers. Switching between networks based on speed and connectivity strength is made possible through Multi link 5.0.

LG Stylo 7 5G renders emerge to reveal design from all sides

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 30, 2020

In November, 91mobiles shared the CAD renders of the upcoming LG Stylo 7 smartphone. Popular tipster OnLeaks has now shared the CAD renders of the 5G variant of the LG Stylo 7. Hence, it appears that the LG Stylo 6 that went official in November will be replaced with 4G and 5G editions of the Stylo 7. According to the tipster, the LG Stylo 7 5G may break cover in early 2021.

The LG Stylo 7 5G renders reveal that it has a simple and standard design. The device measures 170.4 x 77.2 x 8.8mm and its thickness increase to 10mm at the camera bump. The phone houses a 6.8-inch screen. Unlike the Stylo 6 that came with a waterdrop notch display, the successor edition is expected to arrive with a punch-hole screen.

The rear side of the LG Stylo 7 5G features a vertically arranged triple camera setup. At present, there is no information available on the camera specs of the Stylo 7 5G. The renders show the presence of a side-facing fingerprint reader on the right side of the device.

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The bottom edge of the device has an external speaker, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a dedicated slot for storing the stylus. The other details of the LG Stylo 7 5G are yet to surface.

LG Stylo 7 5G specifications

The LG Stylo 6 came with a 6.8-inch IPS LCD display that offered a Full HD+ resolution. The Helio P35v powered phone is equipped with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. It is backed by a 4,000mAh battery. For photography, the handset features a front camera of 13-megapixel and its rear has a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera setup.

Huawei: HarmonyOS to ship in 100 million devices from over 40 partnered brands

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Sean

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Dec 30, 2020

Earlier today (30th December 2020), Huawei held the Developer Day conference where it talked about the latest HarmonyOS 2.0 mobile application developer beta. In this event, the company announced its growing number of developers for its proprietary platform and its ties with companies that will launch products featuring the new operating system.

Vice President of Huawei’s Consumer Business Software Department, Yang Haisong, stated that “Since the release of the HarmonyOS 2.0 mobile application developer Beta version two weeks ago, a steady stream of developers have joined the HarmonyOS ecosystem. We look forward to working with more developers and partners for a win-win situation. The next decade of the mobile industry.” Furthermore, Huawei is expecting 100 million devices to ship with HarmonyOS from over 40 partnered brands by 2021, as per a C114 News report.

On December 16, the Chinese tech giant released the HarmonyOS 2.0 mobile application developer beta, which has already seen over 1,800 developer groups signing up. This beta version of the mobile application can aid developers in completing their development work through the use of distributed application frameworks, distributed UI frameworks, and DevEco Studio. Major groups include the likes of WPS, Bilibili, Ctrip, iFLYTEK, and more.

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For those unaware, HarmonyOS is Huawei’s self developed OS, which it is planning to optimize for multiple platforms. This includes cross platform integration from smartphone to even smart home products and other IoT devices (internet of things). Partnered brands have already announced their new products with the new OS, and Huawei expects many more to follow suit by the arriving year.

Nokia leads 4G feature phone sales in China for the year 2020

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Jeet

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Dec 30, 2020

HMD Global, the company behind the new Nokia-branded phones, has brought back several classic Nokia phones with modern communication technology and the devices have been well-received in the market.

The company has now announced through its official Weibo account that Nokia has ranked first in terms of 4G feature phone sales in the Chinese market for the year 2020.

The graphic shared by the company showcases five feature phones launched by the company this year, including Nokia 220 4G launched in April, Nokia 215 4G and Nokia 225 4G launched in October.

In the fast few weeks, the company also launched the Nokia 6300 4G and Nokia 8000 4G in the Chinese market. The Nokia 8000 4G is now up for pre-order in China for 699 yuan (~$107) and the company will start shopping it from 6th January.

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The company also revealed a couple of entry-level smartphones launched in China this year — Nokia C3 and Nokia C1 Plus, both of which are running the Android Go operating system out-of-the-box for smooth performance.

Although the company has a lineup of budget smartphones, Nokia seems to be focusing on the entry-level segment or the first-time smartphone buyers, and from the information shared, it seems to be working for the brand.

While the Finnish company has established itself in the entry-level and mid-range phones market, it has been struggling in the premium smartphone category. It’s been years since the company launched a flagship phone and the upcoming flagship from the company keeps on getting delayed.

Nokia 8000 4G now available for purchase in China for 699 yuan ($107)

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Jeet

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Dec 30, 2020

Last month, HMD Global had announced the Nokia 6300 4G and Nokia 8000 4G feature phones, adding more devices to the increasing lineup of revamped classic designs of Nokia phones from the past.

Now, more than a month after its official announcement, the Nokia 8000 4G is finally available for purchase in China. Priced at 699 yuan (approximately $107), the phone is up for pre-orders and will start shipping from 6th January.

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In terms of design, the Nokia 8000 4G has a glass-like shell and a finish that is similar to the NCVM coating. It also has a curved keyboard that flushes with the display and the frame. The phone is offered in four colors — Opal White, Onyx Black, Topaz Blue, and Citrine Gold.

Coming to the specifications, the device features a 2.8-inch screen, and under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor, along with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.

There’s a 2-megapixel camera sensor that sits on the phone’s back. It is powered by KaiOS, which should bring support for apps like Facebook and WhatsApp. As for the battery life, the device is powered by a 1,500mAh battery which the company promises can offer 28 days of standby time and more than three hours of 4G talk time.

Japanese companies are now diversifying supply chain from China

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Jeet

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Dec 30, 2020

China has immense control in the technology world given that it is a necessary piece in the puzzle when it comes to supply chain and manufacturing. With the COVID-19 pandemic, several companies have taken action to diversify production from China to other countries.

Now, it seems to be the time for diversifying the supply chain. As per the report, over 40 percent of Japanese tech companies are shifting their manufacturing base and source of parts supplies from China in an effort to diversify.

The companies include those that the government has recognized as processing sensitive technology linked to security. The move also aims at mitigating security risks associated with the on-going US-China trade war.

The report reveals that in a survey conducted, 42 companies out of 96 that responded have diversified or are considering diversifying their supply chains by moving to India and Southeast Asian countries.

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Additionally, three companies said that they will have to downsize operations or withdraw from China. Eight companies have said that they are thinking about what to do. 26 companies said that they placed restrictions on joint research with partners that could leak technology while six companies have not taken any action.

The report adds that the businesses started taking such action after it was found that many multinational companies made deals with Chinese factories that have been suspected of imposing forced labor on Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in China.

Mysterious Motorola phone renders with curved display and punch-hole design emerge

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 30, 2020

Motorola is expected to announce the rumored Motorola Nio flagship phone in Q1 2021. The Snapdragon 865 powered handset may arrive in the market as a G-series phone. The Lenovo-owned brand is also expected to unleash a Snapdragon 888 SoC driven flagship in the coming months. Renders of a mysterious Motorola phone is now doing rounds on Weibo (via). While they appear like fan-made renders, the new images could be showcasing the design of the upcoming flagship phone from Motorola.

As can be seen in the images, the Motorola phone can be seen sporting a punch-hole display. Also, the screen appears to be curved from all four sides. The handset is expected to deliver a remarkably high screen-to-body ratio. Hence, it appears that it could be a premium flagship from the brand. The screen seems to be embedded with a fingerprint scanner.

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The same Weibo source has shared a schematic of the phone’s back. It can be seen sporting a rectangle-shaped camera module in the upper half of the back. The camera setup seems to house three or four cameras and an LED flash unit.

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The design of the phone seems suitable for the successor edition of the Motorola Edge+ flagship that went official earlier this year. However, readers are advised to wait for newer leaks to know the exact design of the upcoming SD888 powered Motorola flagship.

In 2020 and 2019, Lenovo launched fewer Motorola phones in China. Lenovo’s mobile division head for China, Chen Jin recently shared an image of a retail package of a forthcoming Motorola phone. The teased image suggested that the company could be back at launching new Motorola phones in China in 2021.

iQOO 7 with Snapdragon 888 is launching on January 11

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 30, 2020

Earlier this month, iQOO released an image of the iQOO 7 BME edition to confirm the existence o the iQOO 7. Today, the company officially confirmed through its Weibo channel that the iQOO 7 will break cover at 7:30 PM (local time) on Jan. 11 in China.

The iQOO 7 BMW edition’s official poster had revealed its rear design. The handset was seen sporting three rear-facing cameras arranged in a triangle pattern. The special BMW version has a white rear with blue and red stripes.

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The front design of the iQOO 7 is yet to be revealed. However, reports surrounding it claims that it could be featuring the same display that is available on the Vivo X60 series that went official yesterday in China. Hence, the iQOO 7 is expected to feature a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a top-cantered selfie camera hole.

Probably, iQOO 7’s screen may offer a Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. It could be also equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. Like the predecessor models, the iQOO 7 promises a top-notch performance as it will feature the Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform.

There is no word on the front camera of the iQOO 7. The rear camera setup may feature a 48-megapixel primary camera with OIS support. The exact size of the iQOO 7’s battery is not known yet. It is believed that the V2049 smartphone that was spotted with a 120W fast charger earlier this month could be the iQOO 7 smartphone. It is expected to come preinstalled with the Android 11 OS. Ahead of the launch, popular Chinese retailer JD.com has started receiving reservations for the smartphone.

Vivo Y20 (2021) with Helio P35, 13MP triple cameras, and 5,000mAh battery goes official

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 30, 2020

Vivo has unveiled a new smartphone named Vivo Y20 (2021) in Malaysia. Some of the highlights of the smartphone include a tall aspect ratio screen, a 13-megapixel triple camera system, and a big battery.

Vivo Y20 (2021) specifications and features

The Vivo Y20 (2021) is a plastic-bodied smartphone with 164.41 x 76.32 x 8.41mm dimensions. The phone weighs 192 grams. It is equipped with a 6.51-inch IPS LCD screen that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio.

An 8-megapixel selfie camera can be found on the front side of the Vivo Y20 (2021). A vertical triple camera system can be found on the backside of the smartphone. It comprises a 13-megapixel primary shooter, a 2-megapixel bokeh camera, and a 2-megapixel macro lens, and an LED flash.

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The Vivo Y20 (2021) smartphone is powered by the Helio P35 chipset. The SoC is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM. It is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery that supports only 10W charging. The handset boots to FunTouch OS flavored Android 10 OS.

The Y20 (2021) comes with an internal storage of 64 GB. Other specs that are available on the Vivo Y20 (2021) include a dual SIM slot, a microSD card slot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, and a 3.5mm audio port.

In terms of appearance, the Vivo Y20 (2021) looks like the Vivo Y12s that debuted in markets such as Hongkong and Vietnam last month. The Y12s came with a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup, 3 GB of RAM, and 32 GB of storage. Its other specs are identical to the Vivo Y20 (2021).

Vivo Y20 (2021) pricing and availability

Vivo has introduced the Vivo Y20 (2021) with a price tag of RM 599. It comes in two colors such as Dawn White and Nebula Blue. The handset may make it to other Southeast Asian markets in the near future.

Alleged Realme 8 (RMX3092) with Dimensity 720 spotted at Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 30, 2020

Two mysterious Realme phones with model numbers RMX3092 and RMX3093 have been spotted at China’s certification platforms like 3C and TENAA in recent weeks. The RMX3092 smartphone has appeared on the Geekbench (via) benchmarking platform. It is speculated that it may belong to the upcoming Realme 8 series of smartphones.

The RMX3092 Geekbench listing has revealed that it is powered by the Dimensity 720 chipset. The SoC is mentioned with the MT6853V model name in the listing. It is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM.

The smartphone will come preloaded with Android 10 OS. In the single-core test, it scored 2874 points and it recorded a score of 8088 in the multi-core test.

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The 3C listing of the Realme RMX3092 revealed that it could be shipping with a 65W fast charger in China. The RMX3093 phone is also expected to arrive with a 65W charger. The RMX3092 has also bagged approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Probably, this device could be arriving in the markets outside of China as the Realme 8.

Realme did not launch Realme 8 or any of its predecessors in China. There is a possibility that this device could be landing in China as a Q-series or V-series smartphone. It was recently reported that the Realme 8 series could be debuting in January 2021.

A couple of other Realme phones are also expected to debut in the coming weeks. India is expected to receive the Realme X7 series of smartphones in January and there are rumors that the Narzo 30 lineup will also go official in the same month. Yesterday, the Dimensity 800U powered Realme Q21i was spotted at the BIS certification. In China, Realme is expected to announce the Realme Koi lineup that may include a Snapdragon 888 powered flagship with 125W charging capabilities and a Dimensity 800U powered midranger dubbed as Realme V15.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series “Official Cases” leak as launch draws closer

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 29, 2020

Samsung recently started accepting reservations for the upcoming Galaxy S21 series smartphones in the United States which guarantees a pre-order slot when the device becomes available. The flagship Galaxy S-series smartphone lineup is expected to go official on January 14. Even though the company is yet to confirm this, the early pre-order may well be a pointer to the imminent launch.

Ahead of the launch, the official cases of the Galaxy S21 series have leaked online. The leaked images come thanks to tipster Ishan Agarwal in collaboration with MySmartPrice. The tipster disclosed that Samsung will unveil several casings for the Galaxy s21 series bearing different designs and manufactured using different materials. The materials include Clear view Cover, Led Cover, Led View cover, Silicone Case, Leather cover, protective Standing Cover, Cler protective cover, Clear Standing Cover, and Clear Cover.

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The tipster noted that the January 14 launch date which is yet to be announced is embedded in one of the images. Also, he notes that the Clear View Case for the Galaxy S21 Ultra is wide due to the presence of housing for the S-Pen. Also, the leather case will be available in several colours such as classic tan brown, and black. The casing will also include a flip variant including one with a vertical clear strip that shows notification and another without any clear aspect.

To recall, the Galaxy S21 series is expected to include the base S21 and the S21 Plus. Both models will come with IP68 dustproof and water-resistant ratings. The Galaxy S21 will come with a plastic rear, while the S21+ will have a glass back. Both models will be powered by either an Exynos 2100 SoC or a Snapdragon 888 chipset, depending on the region.

We expect the Korean tech giant to announce the launch date pretty soon.

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Xiaomi Youpin unveils the Cheers Electric Fabric Sofa with a built-in USB socket

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 29, 2020

For office workers, one of the most pleasant things is to return from work and relax on the sofa in front of the TV watching your favorite show. It would be a dream for many persons to be able to lie down in any position you like while relaxing in the sitting room.

Xiaomi Youpin has played host to a product that helps in this regard. That is the Cheers Electric Fabric Sofa. The sofa supports a wide range of adjustments between the angles of 110-160°. It also offers two modes of sitting or walking, and users can adjust to the most suitable angle.

In terms of the design, the Cheers Electric Fabric Sofa adopts a three-person design, and it has a dimension of 224cm*95cm*99cm. The backrest is made of thick space cotton which can bring an extremely soft back resting experience. In addition, it also uses an inwardly inclined armrest that is quite thick, so users do not need to use pillows for light trips.

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In terms of core functions, the left and right sides of the sofa support electric angle adjustment, which means that two people can enjoy the unique experience brought by this sofa. In addition, the sofa provides a comfortable sitting width of 63.5cm and a sitting depth of 51cm. Users can enjoy the feeling of sinking in as soon as they sit down.

It is worth mentioning that the outside of the armrest of the Chers electric fabric sofa is also equipped with a USB socket that can be connected to a data cable to charge tablets, mobile phones, and other devices. Thus, you won’t need to worry about using your phone while relaxing even though your battery is down. All you have to do is too plug it into the USB port and continue enjoying your relaxation.

As for the price, Cheers Electric Fabric Sofa sells for 4299 yuan (~$658). In terms of colors, the sofa is available in light gray and gray-green colors.

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Delayed Amazfit GTS 2 Mini orders in India will include a free strap

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 29, 2020

The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini was announced in India last week. The smartwatch went on sale on December 26 but it appears buyers will not be getting their hands on the watch (or the watch on their hands) before the end of the year.

The official Amazfit India Twitter account has announced that there will be a delay in delivery due to a logistics issue. While they didn’t say if and when the issue will be resolved, they will be shipping all orders made since it went on sale up until Friday, January 1st, with a free strap as compensation for the delay.

#Update: Due to a logistics issue in GTS 2 mini shipments, there will be a delay in the delivery.We really appreciate your patience and to compensate for the same, we will be sharing a free strap with the orders placed till this Friday, i.e. 1st January.Thankyou for your support.

— Amazfit India (@AmazfitIndia) December 29, 2020

The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini is priced at Rs. 6,999 (~$95) and is available in Midnight Black and Flamingo Pink on the official website. You can also grab it on Amazon but only in Midnight Black.

The watch has a 1.55-inch AMOLED display covered in 2.5D glass and housed in an aluminum alloy body. There is support for more than 70 sports modes and is water-resistant up to 50 meters. Apart from heart rate and sleep monitoring, the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini also has SpO2 measurement, stress level monitoring, and female health tracking. It also has GPS+GLONASS, Amazon Alexa, and Bluetooth 5.0 BLE. The GTS 2 Mini’s 220mAh battery will last up to 14 days on a single charge in typical usage mode.

Realme Koi smartphone appears in real skin, tipped to feature 125W fast charging

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 29, 2020

Chinese phone maker Realme is alleged to have created a new Weibo account with the sole purpose to provide a sneak-peek into its upcoming Snapdragon 888-powered phone, interestingly named “Koi”. In addition, many users of the social media platform have also been posting additional information on the features of the phone on their Weibo account. Several photos and details have come out on the Koi so far.

Some of the alleged photos of the Realme Koi says it comes with a 64 MP camera, in addition to the Snapdragon 888 chipset. The back of the phone has the inscription “Dare to leap” in big, boldface writing. The Dare to leap slogan was also seen in the official koi-themed teaser posted by the company on the new Weibo account and has seemingly confirmed that the phone will indeed be powered by the new Snapdragon 888 chipset.

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Further details on the camera system show that the Koi has three cameras, with the 64MP main sensor. All these specifications tally with the Realme Race, which will be the first model of a new series and will use the snapdragon chipset, according to a Realme top executive. The Race is expected to have a 64MP camera, tipsters have said.

Inside sources also hinted that the Race will have a vegan leather back with a sporty outlook. The Koi photos that appeared on Weibo also points at a glass back with a two-color gradient. But industry watchers are of the view that the Race and the Koi may represent the same phone and that the Race is the code name and Koi is the retail name of the phone.

Realme Koi phone — Realme Koi launch teaser

The Koi is rumored to have support for Realme’s new 125W UltraDART fast charging, capable of charging the 4,000 mAh battery from 0% to 41% in 5 minutes and a full charge in about 20 minutes.

It is alleged that more fireworks should be expected from the stables of Realme in 2021. Weibo user @Geek_Cao also hints at a Realme V15 model, which will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G chipset. The V15 will reportedly come with 50W fast wired charging with a weight of about 176g. Cao deleted the post later, although rumors point to a January release of the Koi costing around 5,000 Yuan (~$765).

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Blackview BL6000 Pro- Rugged Smartphone with High-Speed 5G Compatibility

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Greeva Agnihotri

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Dec 29, 2020

Of late rugged smartphones have become quite popular and are very well accepted by the audience. Blackview, a rugged smartphone manufacturer, recently launched BL6000 Pro 5G. The phone is highly durable with a decent camera and hardware configuration. This phone can be taken out to all outdoor adventures without worrying about harsh environmental factors. Let’s take a look at its features. Blackview BL6000 Pro-1-

Durability

BL6000 Pro 5G comes with an IP68 and IP69 rating and has a MIL-STD-810G military certification. This smartphone can withstand water immersion up to 1.5m for 30 minutes and is drop-proof from the height of up to 1.5m.

This rugged smartphone has a tough metal body to withstand rough use. The phone is also internally optimized and features a nano molding design, an all-new waterproof technology coupled with a sealing membrane. This upgrades the smartphone’s waterproof performance to the next level.

It has also optimized its battery to offer cold-resistance in the freezing winter. The phone can still perform basic functions like calling, messaging, and more in -30℃.

Specifications

Apart from its high durability and sturdy built, the other USP of BL6000 Pro 5G is its camera. It packs a Sony IMX582 triple-rear camera and has superior processing software with multiple modes like PortraitColor, HDR, Night Mode, Underwater, Ultra-Wide, 4K 30fps, HD shot. This allows the users to take their photography skills to the next level.

This rugged smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800 chip and has 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM. Additionally, even if the phone is out of the 5G coverage area, it still offers a high-speed 4G network that is faster than the phones of the same network range.

Other Key Specifications include-

Global 5G/4G/3G/2G bands
5280mAh battery, liquid cooling technology
GPS & GLONASS & Beidou & Galileo & QZSS
Adopts super-dynamic loudspeaker
NFC, Android 10 OS
Antutu score: 340K+

Currently, Blackview BL6000 Pro 5G is up for sale on Blackview & Banggood store and is available at a discounted price of just $399.99 (original price- $699.99). The sale ends on January 4th, so make the most of it while it lasts.

Bison 2021- Rugged Smartphone to be Launched by New Brand, F150

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Greeva Agnihotri

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Dec 29, 2020

F150 is a smartphone manufacturing company that was established this year by a couple of colleagues and friends that are outdoor enthusiasts. Since their devices lacked some features that an adventure-friendly phone must have, they decided to create one of their own. After putting a lot of thought and hard work into it, the company came up with their first product- Bison 2021. This smartphone is built to be durable and is all set to launch in 2021. Bison 2021-1-

Bison 2021 boasts a 5.86-inch Corning Gorilla Glass 5 u-notch display and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G25 chipset. It runs on a uniquely optimized OS and features an 8000mAh battery. Other features include 6GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, NFC support, and much more.

With 2 different modes, this rugged smartphone is designed for both professional life and outdoorsy life. Plus the user can switch between the 2 modes by simply pressing and holding a key on the side.

Bison 2021 has a plastic body and instead of the regular rubber or aluminum that rugged phones generally boast. This has allowed Bison 2021 to come in colors like desert yellow. Bison 2021-2-

F150 has a unique vision and approach through which they intend to change the way people look at smartphones. To stay updated about their latest news and flagship launch, click here.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 model number appears to point at an affordable pricing

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 29, 2020

Samsung is introducing new measures in the design of its upcoming phone Galaxy Z Flip model from 2021. The measures are a clear departure from the current scenario of successor models ranking higher than the base models, and may be aimed at stabilizing the brand in the midst of an unfavourable and debilitating global business environment in 2020. The lineup of smartphones slated for release in 2021 begins with the Galaxy S21 slated for launch in January 2021, and the Galaxy Z Fold3 in mid 2020. The Z Fold3 will be the South Korean company’s flagship in H2, 2020.

A recent report says Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip, which would be a 5G compliant smartphone, may be equipped with a mid-range chipset that could significantly lead to a lower price tag, for the flagship device. and make it its most affordable foldable to date.

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The report which emanated from Samsung’s Galaxy Club, highlights the proposed model number of the next Galaxy Z Flip model as SM-F720F. An explanation of the notation is necessary. While the “F” signifies that the specified model is an international variant, the absence of a “B” indicates that this new model will not have 5G capability. This implies that the Z Flip3 will be positioned lower than its base models and predecessors, including the Z Flip which all used the Snapdragon 800 range of chipsets.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip was priced at $1,449 when it was released, and the Z Fold2 sells from $1,999. It is yet to be seen the level of price change that will go with the choice of the new chipset and how much lower the Z Flip3 will be priced.

Still, even if Samsung wanted to make “mid-range foldables” a thing, we can’t imagine prices falling to three digits in the current market.

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Xiaomi 55W GaN charger compatible with the Mi 11 launched for 99 yuan (~$15)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 29, 2020

Yesterday, Xiaomi went oifficial with the Mi 11 flagship with the device adopting a decent starting price of 3999 yuan (~$612). One of the major highlight of the announcement was the disclosure that the standard edition won’t ship with a charging adapter in the retail box. To make up for the gap, Xiaomi has officially released a 55W GaN charger. The charging adapter is priced at 99 yuan and is presently on reservation on JD.com. The adapter will be officially released at 0:00 on January 1.

Just like other GaN chargers in the market, Xiaomi’s 55W GaN charger is manufactured using gallium nitride semiconductors. The use of gallium nitride semiconductor materials has the advantages of super thermal conductivity, high-temperature resistance, acid and alkali resistance, and greatly reduces the size of the charger.

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The Xiaomi 55W GaN charger can provide 55W fast charging for the Mi 11, as well as fast charging support for the Mi 10 (30W), Redmi K30 Pro (33W), Redmi K30 5G (30W), etc. The original intention is to support environmental protection.

Xiaomi offers the Mi 11 in two options: a standard version and a package version. The package version is equipped with a 55W GaN charger. The price is the same as the standard version at 3999 yuan (~$612) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage.

Xiaomi pegs the reason for the removal of the adapter from the standard version to the need to protect the environment. This is the same reason Apple gave for shipping the iPhone 12 without an adapter. However, Xiaomi already has some chargers that are compatible with the Mi 11 like the Mi 10 Pro and Mi 10 Extreme Edition charger. There is also a Mi 65w GaN charger already in the market which can also deliver 55W charge to the Mi 11.

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Huawei Jimmy Smart Handheld Wireless Vacuum Cleaner 1S launched in China

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 29, 2020

Huawei Smart Selection has launched the Jimmy Smart Handheld Wireless Vacuum Cleaner 1S in China. The product’s pre-sale will start at 00:00 on December 30 and will be sold on January 8 via Vmall. The original price is 1,299 yuan (~$198) while the presale price is 1,199 yuan (~$183).

The vacuum cleaner comes with a 120AW high suction power as well as 6 built-in 3000mAh lithium batteries that can last for up to 60 minutes. The device has an ultralightweight build of just 1.25kg. It also comes with multiple brush heads, app support, and other features.

The Huawei Smart Select Jimmy Smart Handheld Wireless Vacuum Cleaner 1S adopts a handle design, which conforms to the principle of ergonomics and labor-saving. Traditional vacuum cleaners are mostly designed with side handles, which require the arm to bend and exert force during use, which can easily cause sore hands.

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With a five-stage filtration system, the filtration efficiency is nearly 99.9%. The suction power of the whole machine is always strong and does not attenuate. The component filter can be removed for washing, and the machine doesn’t get blocked easily.

In terms of performance, the Huawei Smart Select Jimmy Smart Handheld Wireless Vacuum Cleaner 1S is equipped with a self-developed 100,000-rpm high-speed DC brushless digital motor, with a maximum suction power of 120AW and a vacuum degree of 20Kpa. With such power, it can easily absorb the hard-to-clean dust in the deep layer of the carpet and the floor gap.

The vacuum cleaner comes with 4 types of brush heads, including electric floor brushes, electric mite removal brushes, two-in-one sofa suction, two-in-one flat suction, which are widely used for cleaning the floor, bed, sofa, car seat, and other scenes.

It is worth mentioning that it can also be connected to the Huawei Smart Life app, which allows users to view the work mode, power, status information, and calories burnt by the user during usage.

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