Vivo and ZEISS officially announce their global imaging partnership

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Dec 17, 2020

As COVID-19 broke out globally, Desktop and Notebook PC shipments rose this year due to quarantine, online education, entertainment etc. With the pandemic still easing out slowly, the Global Notebook shipments are reportedly strong in November according to Digitimes research. Precisely, the report says the shipments of Top-5 brands combined rose to second-highest monthly level.

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According to the report, the Top-5 brands’ combined Notebook shipments are reportedly possible due to good sales in North America and Europe regions. So far, the shipments of Top-5 brands combined have reached the highest ever in October 2020. The list of brands included biggies like HP, Lenovo, Dell as well.

Last month, HP beat Lenovo to become the world’s largest notebook PC brand in Q3 2020. However, the latest report says HP’s enterprise and consumer notebook shipments dipped in November. That said, Lenovo reportedly crawled back with Chromebook shipments. If we recall, Chromebooks’ shipments grew 122% YoY in Q3 as per a recent report.

Coming back, the shipment contribution of Lenovo is both from its Japanese sub-brands and own brand supplied by Chinese and Taiwanese ODMs. Previously, it almost managed to capture 50% of the entire market along with HP two quarters back when pandemic was at its peak. Besides, shipments of DELL, which occupied third-place in Q3 with 13.7% market share, reportedly fell sharply in November.

The report also says that the ripple effect on shipments affected ODMs as well. Accordingly, the Top-3 ODMs'(Original Design Manufacturer) shipments dipped about 4% in November 2020. Some of the ODMs mentioned in the report are Compal Electronics, Quanta Computers.

In this, Compal Electronics, which is a Taiwanese ODM for top brands was affected the most with lackluster orders from Dell. However, Quanta Computers’ shipments have reportedly reached a new level due to the increase in orders. Overall, the year 2020 has been a rollercoaster for the desktop and Notebook PC market both in terms of inventories and sales figures.

Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A90 5G have begun to receive One UI 2.5 update

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Dec 17, 2020

Although Samsung has started releasing One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 for its flagship smartphones, the company is yet to finish the One UI 2.5 rollout for its mid-range and budget handsets. The latest devices to receive this update are Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A90 5G.

The South Korean tech giant debuted One UI 2.5 based on Android 10 with the launch of the Galaxy Note20 series and Galaxy Tab S7 series in August.

Soon after the release of these devices, the firm began to roll out the latest version of its mobile software to its flagship devices. The new update was even made available for select Galaxy A and Galaxy M series smartphones.

The phones to join this list are the Galaxy A50 and the Galaxy A90 5G. The build for the former is currently live in Sri Lanka with firmware version A505FDDU5BTL1 and December 2020 security patch. Whereas, the build for the later is being rolled out in South Korea with firmware version A908NKSU3CTL3.

As far as new features are concerned, these handsets are getting the same set of features as the other Galaxy A and Galaxy M series phones. Such as WiFi connection speed, request WiFi password, Bitmoji stickers as AOD (Always-on Display) styles, new Samsung keyboard improvements, Pro Video feature in the Camera app, and SOS features in Messages.

We expect the company to extend the availability of this update to more regions for these smartphones in the coming days.

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Deal: Grab Oppo F15 with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage for Rs 13,750 in India

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Dec 17, 2020

Oppo is giving an exciting discount on Oppo F15 smartphone via Flipkart. The interested users can grab the device with 4GB RAM + 128GB storage for the effective price of Rs 13740. However, it is actually retailing for the price of Rs 15,990, but you get Rs 1000 discount by becoming Flipkart Plus users, then a 10% instant discount on SBI card makes the deal sweeter.

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Oppo F15 4GBand 8GB RAM variants both are on sale and will receive effective discounts. Moreover, the users can choose between three different colores of Blazing Blue, Lightning Black and Unicorn White.

Oppo F15 comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Display featuring a 2400 x 1080 pixels. It features DC Dimming 2.0 for enhancing the viewing experience in dark environments. There are’s a quad-rear camera module with 48MP primary camera, 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2Mp macro shooter.

The smartphone houses a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC coupled with 6/8GB RAM. There’s a 4000 mAh battery with 20W fast charging support. Some software-based features like Game Boost 2.0, AI beautifications, Night portrait and others further enhances the user experience.

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Indian Ministry(MeitY) says it hasn’t granted any permission to launch PUBG

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Dec 17, 2020

PUBG Corporation has already announced that the PUBG MOBILE INDIA version will land in the country. However, despite launching several teasers on its website, there are no signs of the game launching on the official app stores yet. And it looks like things might be a bit more complicated according to a recent RTI response.

As Gadgets360 reports, a publication named MediaNama has filed an RTI regarding the launch of PUBG in India. For the unknown, RTI is the Indian Govt.’s Right To Information Act. It allows citizens of the country to request information from any public authority about its work and other actions. Anyway, to the RTI, MeitY has responded that it does not grant permission for starting any websites/mobile Apps/services.

The publication had sought clarifications regarding Krafton/PUBG Corp., permissions on the re-launch of the Game. Accordingly, MeitY(Ministry of Electronics & IT), Govt of India, reportedly says that it hasn’t granted permission to PUBG/PUBG Mobile India. This suggests that PUBG Mobile hasn’t sorted out the hiccups that lie before it yet.

If we recall, the Indian Govt. banned 118 apps including “PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik” Game in India back in September. However, PUBG Corp.,’s Parent company KRAFTON Inc., has tried its best to circumvent the hurdles. It initially bagged PUBG’s Indian publishing rights from Tencent.

Later, it partnered with Microsoft‘s Azure Cloud Platform to host the game on PC/Console/Mobile. These are the key points that aim to address the data threat, privacy and security concerns of the Govt. A recent report also reveals that the company is probably planning to migrate the Indian players’ data locally and retain their IDs. However, it looks like PUBG Corp., is yet to satisfy the Indian Govt to get a nod.

Coming back, MeitY has also replied to another RTI simply stating that it hasn’t granted any permission to launch PUBG(as of December 11). This suggests that the Game might take a while to appear on Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store.

Previously, at the announcement, PUBG Corp., said that ‘PUBG Mobile India’ will be tailor-made for the country with local in-game contents. Plus, it promised to invest $100 million(₹746 crores) locally, set up a local office, hire 100 employees, collaborate with local businesses, and more.

vivo X50e 5G launched in Singapore for S$699 ($527)

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Dec 17, 2020

Chinese smartphone maker vivo debuted the vivo X50e 5G in late September in Taiwan. It is the cheapest 5G device in the vivo X50 series of handsets. This phone has now launched in Singapore as well. Priced at S$699 ($527), it will go on sale starting December 19 in the region.

The vivo X50e 5G is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset as the standard vivo X50 5G. But instead of a punch-hole display, it flaunts a 6.44-inch FHD+ (2,400 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED panel with a dew-drop notch and a fingerprint sensor underneath it.

Further, the back design of this handset is different than the rest of the vivo X50 series. Because it has the company’s older diamond-shaped camera module that includes a 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP 2x telephoto shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide snapper, a 2MP macro camera, and an LED flash. Whereas, on the front, the smartphone sports a 32MP selfie camera.

Other features of this device include dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo), NFC, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, compass, gyroscope, USB Type-C port, and Funtouch OS 10 operating system based on Android 10.

Last but not least, the vivo X50e 5G draws power from a 4,350mAh battery with support for vivo FlashCharge (33W) fast charging, measures 162.05 × 74.97 × 8.88mm in dimensions, weigh 200.4g, and comes in two colors – Black & Silver.

As far as availability is concerned, the vivo X50e 5G can be purchased from authorized retailers across Singapore, including M1, Singtel, StarHub, Lazada, Qoo10, Shopee, and vivo official stores. For a limited time, customers can get a free pair of vivo neckband earphones and a case worth S$99 ($75).

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realme X7 and Watch S India retail boxes teased by realmeow

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Dec 17, 2020

A couple of days back, realme unveiled its official mascot, REALMEOW. The brand said that it is a reflection of the company’s vision. Further, it will be a part of realme’s marketing campaign going forward. Also, the character is the brand’s official Chief Trend Officer as per the company. Now, REALMEOW teases the box packaging of the upcoming realme Watch S and realme X7.

As you can see below, REALMEOW has posted the image on the realme India community page. The snap reveals what could be the Indian retail boxes for the upcoming products. Among the lot, visible ones are realme Smart Bottle, realme Watch S, realme X7. We already know that the company is bringing the realme Watch S, S Pro to India on December 23.

However, the realme X7 series, despite getting confirmed for 2021, hasn’t got an official launch date yet. Anyway, the yellow-colored box shows the first look of the realme Watch S Indian variant. It has a circular base, two crowns on the right side just like the one launched in Pakistan back in November.

Moving to the realme X7, there are two boxes- One is a white box with a big ‘X7’ labeled in Silver accent. This suggests that the realme X7 could have a “Fantasy White, C color Gradient” like the Chinese variant. The other one has the company’s usual yellow stripes in a white box with an ‘X’ label and realme X7 moniker.

Although the ‘Pro’ variant is missing in the images, the company has already confirmed that it is bringing a Watch S Pro and realme X7 Pro to India. Among these, the Watch S Pro is launching here first despite getting teased at IFA 2020 trade show in Europe. It will have improvements over the Watch S like a bigger 1.39-inch AMOLED display, stainless steel casing, GPS, and more.

The X7 Pro, on the other hand, has already got the country’s BIS certification alongside the X7 a few weeks back. Anyway, both the specs of Watch S and X7 are already known, and hence, let’s wait for the official pricing.

Vivo X60 / X60 Pro Geekbench listing appears with Exynos 1080 and Android 11 OS

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 17, 2020

Vivo is expected to announce the Vivo X60 series of smartphones such as the Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro, and Vivo X60 Pro+ by the end of this month. While the rumor mill has speculated that the X60 lineup will be made official on Dec. 28, there is no official confirmation on the launch date yet. Vivo recently confirmed that the newly unveiled Exynos 1080 will be present under the hood of the device. A new Vivo phone with model number V2047A has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the Exynos 1080. It appears that the V2047A could be a Vivo X60 series smartphone.

The “S5E9815” text mentioned in the motherboard field in the Geekbench listing of the V2047A is the part number of the Exynos 1080 chipset. Hence, it appears that the Vivo V2047A phone could be the Vivo X60 or Vivo X60 Pro. It may not be the Vivo X60 Pro+ handset since it is expected to arrive with the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

The Vivo V2047A is loaded with Android 11 OS. The listing states that its SoC is coupled with 12 GB of RAM. It has scored 888 in the single-core test of the Geekbench 5 and it recorded a score of 3244 in the multi-core test.

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The V2047A model number was previously spotted at the 3C certification platform of China. It revealed that the phone could be arriving with support for 33W fast charging. The V2046A and V2059A model numbers are said to be associated with the Vivo X60 series. They are also expected to support 33W rapid charging.

The rumor mill has only leaked the camera details of the Vivo X60 and X60 Pro so far. The X60 is expected to arrive with a 48-megapixel (f/1.6 aperture) + 13-megapixel (superwide) + 13-megapixel (portrait) triple camera system. On the other side, the Vivo X60 Pro is expected to feature the same camera setup along with an additional 8-megapixel periscope zoom lens with 5x optical zoom and 60x digital zoom support. The main camera of the X60 Pro is said to have an aperture rating of f/1.48.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G FCC certifications suggests launch date could be approaching

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 17, 2020

Samsung is reportedly working on a few mid-range smartphones such as the Galaxy A72 5G, Galaxy A52 5G, and Galaxy A32 5G. The arrival of the Galaxy A32 5G could be drawing near since it has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. The FCC documents have revealed a few pieces of information about the Galaxy A32 5G.

Recent reports have revealed that the SM-A326J is the model number of the Galaxy A32 5G smartphone. The FCC documents revealed that the device will arrive with support for 5G connectivity, NFC, and 15W charging.

At the beginning of this month, reliable tipster @OnLeaks shared the CAD renders of the Galaxy A32 5G. It revealed that the phone will be sporting a plastic rear with a glassy appeal.

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The rear side of the phone has a unique camera design that includes three cameras. It is speculated to arrive with a 48-megapixel main camera. An LED flash and an unknown sensor is placed alongside the three vertically aligned cameras. At the front, the smartphone features a 6.5-inch display with a waterdrop notch. The smartphone is expected to arrive with Android 11 OS preinstalled.

The Galaxy A32 5G is expected to arrive as the cheapest 5G-ready phone from Samsung. The Galaxy A42 5G is available with a starting price of 369 euros in the European markets. There is a possibility that the Galaxy A32 5G may start at 299 euros.

In related news, the CAD renders of the Galaxy A72 5G had appeared today. The leak revealed that it could be arriving as a larger version of the upcoming Galaxy A52 5G. The Galaxy A72 5G is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch display and a 64-megapixel + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 5-megapixel (depth) quad-camera system. Its other specs are under wraps.

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Galaxy A72 5G will come with a 64MP quad-camera setup

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Dec 17, 2020

Samsung is soon expected to unveil Galaxy A72 and Galaxy A52 as the successors to Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 respectively. Both the phones have been in the news for the past few days. Seems like they will continue to do so as new details regarding Galaxy A72’s camera setup have now emerged.

A few days back, case renders of Galaxy A72 5G popped up confirming it to come with a quad-camera setup instead of penta-camera. This leak was soon followed by 3D CAD renders by reliable leakster @OnLeaks (Steve Hemmersoffer), which also tell the same story.

Now, details regarding this camera setup have been shared by GalaxyClub. According to the publication, the upcoming Galaxy A72 5G will come equipped with a 64MP primary sensor but the sensor could be different than the one present in its predecessor. Further, this sensor may also feature OIS, as per a report from earlier this year.

Whereas, the other three modules will be a 12MP sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP sensor with a macro lens, and a 5MP depth sensor. In other words, Samsung has ditched the 8MP sensor with a 3x telephoto lens that was reported earlier.

Nothing else is known about the Samsung Galaxy A72 5G apart from its design and rear camera setup. But we expect to learn more in the coming days ahead of the handset’s official announcement.

Redmi Note 9T gets TUV Rheinland Certification; launch imminent

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Dec 17, 2020

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note9 series in China back in November. Since then, the devices started appearing in other country certifications leading us to believe an imminent global launch. Following this, the Note9 4G launched with few tweaks as the POCO M3 Globally, and as Redmi 9 Power in India today(Dec.17). Besides, several reports say that the Redmi Note9 5G from China could also launch as the Redmi Note 9T 5G globally. To ascertain this, the device has got TÜV Rheinland certification.

As you can see below, a Redmi device with model number M2007J22G appears on the TÜV certification website. If you recall, Thailand’s NBTC certification revealed that that M2007J22G belongs to Redmi Note 9T 5G a while ago. Additionally, two more model numbers M2007J22R, M2007J22C also appear alongside the device.

Previously, before the Redmi Note9 series launch in China, a device with a similar model number M2007J22C got listed on TENAA. This later turned out to be the Redmi Note9 5G with Dimensity 800U SoC. Thus, looking at all these, we can safely say that the M2007J22G is a global variant of the Redmi Note9 and has Redmi Note 9T moniker. Also, we guess the M2007J22R could just be a version for Russia(R – Russia).

Redmi Note 9T (Specifications)

Considering the device shares model numbers with the Chinese variant, its specs should be the same unless Xiaomi decides to surprise us with last-minute tweaks. In that case, the device is likely to feature a 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD display with a top-left punch-hole. Under the hood, it could be powered by a Dimensity 800U chipset paired with LPPDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage.

At the back, it should have a similar circular camera layout as China’s Note9 Pro 5G. However, it will probably have only three sensors namely 48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP sensor. Other expected specs are a 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging, SA/NSA 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS, MicroSD slot, and more.

Besides, the device has also got Malaysia’s SIRIM certification. So, the launch should happen across several regions. Let’s wait for official teasers to know more.

Bugatti is entering the home audio business with the ‘Royale’

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Dec 17, 2020

Bugatti, the known luxury sports car maker, is entering the home audio business. The automobile manufacturer is apparently partnering up with another brand to launch “the Bugatti of home audio.”

Similar to its ultra high end sports cars, Bugatti is planning on launching premium home audio systems as well. In an announcement earlier this week, the company said that it would be collaborating with a German based audio company called Tidal. This partnership will create “the Bugatti of home audio,” with its first pair of luxury speakers being dubbed “Royale.” Any sports car enthusiast would have heard of Bugatti, and its sports cars that are one of the fastest in the entire world. But the new move to enter the home audio is a bit surprising to say the least.

The Royale speakers are large floor standing loudspeakers that house a combination of four woofer speakers, a single three way driver, and a tweeter with a diamond diaphragm. As per a CNet report, these new audio products from Bugatti are active speakers. In other words, each individual speaker has its own built in amplification. For those unaware, most audiophile speakers are passive and are driven by a separate amplifier and preamp. The Royale speakers will pair with a Bugatti branded controller, which will allow users to connect to a variety of different audio sources to the speakers.

At the moment, the company is only planning on producing 30 pairs of the Royale speakers in two special editions, namely Edition Noir and Edition Blanc, which are black and white respectively. Notably, Bugatti will offer limitless amounts of customization on the massive speakers that weigh approximately 352 pounds (roughly 160 kilograms). Unfortunately, the automobile maker has yet to disclose the speakers’ price.

WhatsApp rolling out Audio and Video calls for its PC users

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Dec 17, 2020

While its been a couple of years since WhatsApp has added video and audio call feature, the social media platform has yet to bring the feature to its desktop PC users. But that might soon be changing, as the company is rolling out both features to WhatsApp Desktop app.

According to an AndroidAuthority report, WABetaInfo found that both the audio and video calls features are arriving to the desktop apps. The only issue is that the feature has only been available through a limited launch. So, most have yet to receive the update for now, and that both features still arrive with a beta label. But, the people that have received it should be able to see the buttons in the chat header, which is right next to the search icon.

This feature would still require users to connect their smartphones to the desktop application. Although, any audio or video calls will be routed via one’s computer. Furthermore, it is also unknown if the desktop app will support third party microphones or cameras. But hopefully, that is the case when the update rolls out to the current stable builds.

The social media giant had been rumored to be working on bringing these features to desktop for a while now. It even planned on making desktop a standalone application, meaning you would no longer require your smartphone to pair with the app or browser. Other beta updates, include the use of biometric security in your smartphone to activate WhatsApp on desktop. So stay tuned for more updates.

Realme C20 confirmed through NBTC certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 17, 2020

Realme released a couple of C-series smartphones such as the Realme C11, Realme C12, Realme C15, and Realme C17. Recent reports have revealed that recently spotted RMX3063 and RMX3061 phones could be the upcoming C-series Realme smartphones. Today, the NBTC authority of Thailand approved the RMX3061 smartphone. The certification revealed that the device will break cover in Thailand as the Realme C20

At present, there is no word on the specifications of the RMX3061 smartphone. While the RMX3063 and RMX3061 were both approved by India’s BIS regulatory body, Indonesian certification sites like TKDN and Sertifikasi, and Europe’s EEC authority. However, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) had only approved the RMX3063 phone. A few key details of the RMX3063 were found mentioned in its FCC documents.

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One of the FCC documents had carried the rear schematics of the Realme RMX3063. It revealed that the phone will be coming with a square-shaped camera module with three cameras inside it. The listing also revealed that it could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery and it will come loaded with Realme UI 1.0.

There are speculations that the RMX3063 and RMX3061 could be variants of the Realme C20. At present, the Realme C17 is available as the most powerful C-series smartphone in various markets. The Realme C20 moniker suggests that it could be positioned higher than the Realme C17. Hopefully, new reports will reveal more information about the Realme C20.

The Realme C17 has a 6.5-inch HD+ punch-hole display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 460 chipset fuels the smartphone with a 5,000mAh battery. The handset supports 18W fast charging. In terms of photography, the Realme C17 offers users an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera system.

VinSmart plans on launching its smartphones in overseas markets

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Dec 17, 2020

VinSmart, the Vietnamese smartphone brand, is planning on launching its self developed smartphones in foreign markets. The company recently launched three new smartphone models in its home country’s market in the second half of 2020 and is apparently planning on expanding its horizons overseas.

According to TheElec report, VinSmart is apparently looking into launching smartphones in markets like North America, India, or other markets where Chinese smartphone brands have a lower market share or are facing obstacles due to the ‘geopolitical tension’. For those unaware, VinSmart is a relatively new brand, with its operations only beginning in 2018. At the start, it used Chinese manufacturers for its smartphones design, and only assembled a few of its products by itself.

Now, it has begun marking its own smartphones and has even expanded its development team, which includes past employees of industry giant’s like Samsung and LG. In the third quarter of this year, the company launched the Live 4 (code named V640 during development). It was priced around 177 US Dollars and targeted the entry level market. Since then, it has launched other models, which also target the budget level market. The company aimed on shipping a million units of all three models combined, but this target is unlikely considering it faced delays in production and launch due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

At the moment, its factory is located in Hanoi, Vietnam, and is capable of producing up to 26 million smartphones every year at full capacity. Although, once the site is completed, its production capacity will be able to reach up to 125 million units per year. Notably, the company’s plans on expanding outside of Vietnam will have its South Korean suppliers like Cammsys and Ryuk-Il C&S benefit. The former supplies its camera modules and fingerprint scanner, while the latter supplies the rear cover of its devices.

Huawei patents Identification Module and Storage Method for drones

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Dec 17, 2020

Huawei makes a number of products apart from telecom equipment and smartphones. The company is also exploring new categories like UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). Hence, the firm has patented a technology related to drones.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. filed a patent with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) for ‘Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Identification Module and Storage Method’ in June 2019. However, it got approved and published on December 8, 2020. In simpler words, this patent details how the company’s future drones can be identified.

For those unaware, phones come with two physical identifiers – MAC (Media Access Control) and IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). The former is used for WiFi and Bluetooth, whereas the latter is used by SIM cards. Since these identifiers are unique, the device with a particular identifier can be easily recognized by the system.

Drones also use similar identifiers and like any other gadget, they are also prone to hacking. Hence, the identification system needs to be secured. Therefore, Huawei has created a new system for its drones and has patented them.

Hence, this patent only details how the physical identifier and storage method works to read and track information of a drone during its whole life-cycle.

As of now, Huawei is yet to launch a consumer drone. We don’t think the firm will ever release such products. Its UAV business should be mostly for commercial usage only.

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Huawei Mate 40 sold out in just under 1 minute in China

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Dec 17, 2020

Despite being announced a while ago, the Huawei Mate 40 only recently went available for pre orders. Since then, the device went on pre sales and was sold out in just under a minute, as the device went live online.

According to a Sohu report, the pre sales for the base model of the Huawei Mate 40 officially began on 16th December 2020 around 10:08 am. But just within a minute, the number of prospective buyers and overwhelming demand had the website display “sold out.” In other words, the premium grade flagship is already out of stock even before its actual December 21 release date. Apparently, many even believed the device to be one of the last to feature the company’s proprietary Kirin chipset, which led to a rise in demand.

For those unaware, Huawei lost its primary chip supplier TSMC, due to US sanctions. But, the company did have deadline to complete its existing orders with the world’s largest contract chipmaker, which allowed it to stock up on the Kirin 9000 series chips. Although, the Huawei Mate 40 series might be the last to arrive with its self designed chips. So, at the very least, the device is already successful in its home country China.

The company will be releasing the device on 21st December as well, so we might see a similar demand in the arriving official sale as well. Keep in mind, this is still a flagship device, so its quite impressive to see such a high end model being sold out in just under a minute, especially when its prices are 4,999 Yuan and 5,499 Yuan (roughly 763 US Dollars to 839 US Dollars). Unfortunately, we do not know how many units were up for sale.

Xiaomi emerges as the best-selling phone brand in Malaysia & SEA during 12.12

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 17, 2020

Xiaomi Malaysia has today disclosed that the brand emerged as the best-selling smartphone brand both in the country and also in entire southeast Asia during the Double 12 sales campaign. The feat was achieved on the two top e-commerce platforms Lazada and Shopee.

The data released shows that the recently launched POCO M3 was Xiaomi’s top-selling smartphone model on Lazada. The company raked in a cool 25,000 units in sales during the campaign.

On Lazada, Xiaomi ranked number one followed by Samsung and then Infinix, a Transsion Holding brand. The fourth spot is occupied by Realme, with OPPO completing the top 5 spots.

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Xiaomi still topped the chart on Shopee with Samsung following closely. Realme was ranked as number three while OPPO and Vivo completed the top 5.

The Double 12 record for Southeast Asia is a continuation of where the Chinese brand left off during the 11.11 sales festival. From November 1st to 11th, Xiaomi was able to set a number of new records. Xiaomi’s mobile phones, smart TV, and other categories emerged as the top-sellers on multiple platforms such as JD.com, Tmall, and Suning. Among them, Xiaomi smart TV brand ranked as number one on the TV category in both JD.com and Suning Tesco both ranked first in sales.

For this year’s Double 11, Xiaomi distributed 1 billion yuan in subsidies across all platforms which includes Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Home, Xiaomi Youpin, Tmall, JD.com, Suning, and others. The subsidies and discounts cover all major Xiaomi product brands including smart TV, notebooks, and AIoT products, covering all major brands under Xiaomi Category.

It is worthy of note that Xiaomi has been the top brand on Tmall’s singles’ day sales for seven consecutive years, that is since 2013.

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Xiaomi has shipped 5 million Mi TV units in India in just over 2 years

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