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.
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.
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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Mysterious Motorola phone render 1
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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.
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.
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.
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.
iQOO 7
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amazfit GTS 2 Mini
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.
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.
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.
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 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).
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vivo has announced two new smartphones today in China. The Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro, as they are called, are the first smartphones in the world powered by the Samsung Exynos 1080 5nm chipset. The new chipset is not the only special feature. The X60 phones also have a slim design, a new operating system, and impressive cameras.
Vivo X60 Pro
Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro Design
For the design of the new phones, Vivo had one goal and that was to make them the slimmest 5G phones it has ever produced. The standard model is 7.36 millimeters thick while the pro model is a bit thicker at 7.59 millimeters.
Both phones have a curved back with an AG Glass Satin Finish for a silky touch. However, Vivo distinguishes both models not only with more cameras on the pro model but also by giving it a curved display while the standard model has a flat display. The design is finished with a dual-tone paint job that results in a color shift depending on the angle light rays hit the phones.
Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro Specs and Features
The Vivo X60 and X60 Pro both have a 6.56-inch display with a 2376 x 1080 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The AMOLED displays have a centered punch hole, a 19.8:9 aspect ratio, and are HDR10+ certified. Vivo says that the LTM Sunscreen display has been co-developed with Samsung and has been designed to be clear and bright even under strong light.
The Exynos 1080 chipset is paired with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Vivo includes an in-display fingerprint scanner, face unlock, Dual SIM support, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and dual-band Wi-Fi in both phones. They also come with the new OriginOS 1.0 operating system which is based on Android 11.
The Vivo X60 has a 4300mAh battery while the Vivo X60 Pro has a 4200mAh battery. Both phones come with support for 33W fast wired charging.
Cameras are a big deal for Vivo and it reinforces that with the new X60 series smartphones. This time around, it has partnered with ZEISS for their lens technology which is used in the new phones.
Vivo X60 cameras
The standard Vivo X60 has a second-gen Sony IMX598 48MP f/1.79 gimbal camera with a 4-axis OIS anti-shake and a closed-loop motor for impressive stabilization. It comes along with a 13MP f/2.2 120° ultrawide angle camera and a 13MP f/2.46 50mm telephoto camera.
The Pro Model has the same Sony IMX598 48MP gimbal camera but with an f/1.48 aperture size and 7P lens. It also has 4-axis OIS and a closed-loop motor. The 13MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera has a distortion correction feature so the field of view after correction drops from 120° to 108°. Along with the 13MP telephoto camera, it also has an 8MP f/3.4 periscope camera that provides 5x optical zoom and up to 60x superzoom. Both phones have a 32MP f/2.45 selfie camera.
Vivo X60 Pro Cameras
Vivo has packed the two phones full of camera features. You can shoot not only standard, portrait, and wide-angle photos in night mode but also panorama photos. Vivo also says you can take photos of old Black and White photos and have the phone instantly restore the colors using AI. The cameras are also fast enough to capture fast-moving objects such as kids and pets.
Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro Price and Availability
The Vivo X60 is available in three configurations and below are the prices:
8+128GB = ¥3498 (~$535)
8+256GB = ¥3798 (~$581)
12+256GB = ¥3998 (~$612)
The Vivo X60 Pro comes in a single configuration and that is with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It is priced at ¥4498 (~$689) and it is already available for pre-order along with the 8GB variants of the standard model. The first sale is scheduled for January 8, 2021.
After three months of releasing the first Android 11 beta Build, Asus has finally started rolling out the stable update for the Asus Zenfone 6. The new update brings a revamped ZenUI along with other Android 11 goodies.
Zenfone 6
As reported by XDADevelopers, the stable Android 11update with firmware version ZenFone 6_ZS630KL_TW_18.0610.2011.107 is rolling out. In this, the Model number and ‘TW’ indicates that it’s currently for Taiwan(home country). The update, apart from upgrading the OS from the old Android 10, brings changes like removing Avast Scan Engine, ZenUI interface, full-screen gestures, and more.
You can take a look at the entire changelog here below:
Upgrade the system to Android 11
Back up your data before upgrading, and if you want to go back from Android 11 to Android 10, you can do so using an official package, but all your data will be purged.
Some third-party software is not yet compatible with Android 11
Remove private listening, ZenUI Help with one-handed mode.
The power man function is integrated into the battery settings. Remove the Avast scan engine.
The desktop removes options such as smart classification, alignment icons, icon suits, and more. Tap the screen space to spread the application icon.
Import the new ZenUI interface design
Adjust the quick set-up panel interface and support media control. Remove multi-window portals and add proximity sharing options (manually added)
The Wi-Fi Auto-Download and Install setting for system updates is turned on by default
Third-party desktop support uses full-screen gestures
Previously, Asus began the recruitment for Zenfone 6’s Beta Testing way before the Android 11’s official announcement. However, the first beta came a week later from September 9 when Google released the first Android 11 stable update.
The ZenTalk forum post says it’s seeding to a limited number of users(as of now) and it’s probably to ensure the build doesn’t have crazy bugs. Nevertheless, the update is here and is likely to expand to other regions in the near future.
Although Asus hasn’t voiced a definite rollout schedule, going by the chronology, the Zenfone 7 and event the ROG Phone 3 should get it soon now.
OnePlus Nord is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones of 2020. It also happens to the brand’s first such handset after the OnePlus X from 2015. But this device was plagued with bugs at launch. Over the months, the company pushed a number of updates fixing almost all the known issues. Now, it is receiving its 10th system update in the form of OxygenOS 10.5.10.
The latest OxygenOS build for the OnePlus Nord brings December 2020 security patch and updated GMS (Google Mobile Services) package – September 2020. It also brings general bug fixes and improved stability.
Further, the Indian variant of the phone also gets a new app called OnePlus Store with this update. This uninstallable application allows users to shop OnePlus products, discover exciting members-only benefits, manage OnePlus account, and get easy-to-access support.
That said, the new system update for the OnePlus Nord comes with the following build numbers for different regions.
IN: 10.5.10.AC01DA
EU: 10.5.10.AC01BA
Global: 10.5.10.AC01AA
OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 10.5.10 Official Changelog
System
Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.12
Updated GMS package to 2020.09
General bug fixes and improved stability
OnePlus Store
An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. (Please note that it can be uninstalled) – IN only
As always, the update is being pushed in batches, and therefore, it may take time to reach every unit.
Xiaomi and BYD Electronic have long-standing roots of a strategic partnership in Contract manufacturing. Reports say that this joint venture has so far been able to churn out more than 30 phones. Today, the latter explains the important aspects of Xiaomi Mi 11’s mid-frame, the audio engravings, and the leather panel.
As per the report, Xiaomi has sent a letter of Thanks to BYD Electronic Company Ltd., for working together on the Xiaomi Mi 11project. For the unware, BYD is a Chinese smartphone component maker and contract manufacturer for various companies including Xiaomi. Recently, both have jointly developed a laboratory in Huizhou Park that oversees the design, R&D of metal materials.
Coming back, BYD says Xiaomi Mi 11’s midframe is thicker than the predecessor, the Mi 10. Precisely, it is 1.82mm thick whereas the Xiaomi Mi 10 has a smaller 0.9mm midframe. Now, this should improve the overall structural integrity because thicker the frame is, more will be the tensile strength.
Moving on, BYD says that it has used a special laser engraving technology to imprint the “Audio by Harman Kardon” on the top of the device. The process, which is a first-ever for Xiaomi, ensures that it has fine lines, high accuracy, and matches the color of the frame. In case you don’t know Mi 11’s audio(speaker) is tuned by Harman Kardon.
Apart from this, BYD has also played its part in designing the leather back panel. Xiaomi’s flagship device has two versions of leatherback- Smoky Purple, and Khakhi. From the first-ever teardown video, we can see that they are extremely flexible and have support cushions inside for rigidity. Accordingly, BYD has used high-precision radium to carve the characters on it and the camera layout.
Xiaomi has kept the design language of the layout very strict that the degree of deviation is just ±0.05mm. As for the leather variant, the report says that the gap between the skin around the camera and the mold is very small at 0.1mm. Good to see Xiaomi paying attention to little details and doesn’t want to settle for less.
Samsung is getting ready to bring budget 5G devices to countries like India in 2021. Before that, it is expected to refresh the M-series of devices and one strong entrant is the Galaxy M12. The support page for the same has gone live now, and accordingly, a report says it’s already under production.
An official Samsung support page(via MSP) for SM-F127G/DS model has gone live. If we recall, earlier certifications reveal that the model numbers SM-F127G and SM-M127G are associated with the Galaxy M12 moniker. Hence, we can safely say that the listing is indeed the upcoming M-series device.
Moving on, a report by 91Mobiles says that Galaxy M12 is currently under mass production at a Samsung facility in Noida. Additionally, the report has shared images of the interior frame of the device. It shows a V-shaped cutout for the display confirming the previous CAD renders. Additionally, another live image shows a SIM-tray and a mic at the top.
The Galaxy M12 has already received several certifications like India’s BIS, US’ FCC, Thailand’s NBTC. It is expected to feature a 6.5-inch display with an Infinity-V notch at the front. At the back, it will have a dual-tone finish and a squircle layout for the quad-cameras. Additionally, we can expect features like side-mounted fingerprint, 3.5mm audio jack, Dual SIM, etc.
The device is likely to feature an Exynos 850 4G SoC. Further, a Geekbench listing revealed that it will at least have a 3GB of RAM, run Android 11 OS. We can also expect Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity courtesy of Network certifications.
Other expected specs include a 13MP main camera, 8MP selfie shooter, 6,000mAh battery with at least 15W charging support. Going by the report and other rumors, don’t be surprised if Samsung begins the year with this around mid-January in India.
OnePlus Nord N100 is the brand’s cheapest smartphone of all time (as of now). This handset along with other devices released by the company in 2020 has been receiving multiple system updates since its release. This phone, in particular, is now getting its fifth OxygenOS build, and it’s only over a month old.
The latest system update for OnePlus Nord N100 comes with build number OxygenOS 10.5.4 for the NA region and OxygenOS 10.5.5 for the EU region. Though the build numbers are different, they come with the common changelog.
Just like the previous updates, the new one also brings optimizations, fixes, and improvements, in addition to December 2020 security patch.
First of all, the new update optimizes system power consumption and Bluetooth device compatibility (NA only). It also fixes the phone not waking up under certain circumstances bug (NA only) and call noise issue.
Further, the latest update improves the camera’s shooting experience as well as the stability of communication functions. Last but not least, apart from adding a quick setting switch to adjust mute, ringtone, and vibration, it also brings an updated GMS (Google Mobile Services) package – September 2020 for the NA variant of the smartphone.
OnePlus Nord N100 OxygenOS 10.5.4/10.5.5 Official Changelog
System
Optimized system power consumption in some scenarios
Added a quick setting switch to adjust mute, ringtone, and vibration
Fixed the issue that the phone cannot wake up under certain circumstances (NA only)
Fixed a low probability call noise issue
Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.12
Updated GMS package to 2020.09 (NA only)
Camera
Improved the camera’s shooting experience
Network
Improve the stability of communication functions
Bluetooth
Optimize Bluetooth device compatibility (NA only)
Currently, like any other OTA update, the new OxygenOS builds for the OnePlus Nord N100 are being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take time to reach every unit out there.
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