The sales of tablets improved after a very long time due to the demand created by the pandemic. Unsurprisingly, these affordable devices became the first choice for studies and work. Making use of the situation, OEMs launched a number of models this year. Looks like Lenovo is still not done with it as a new tablet from the company appears on Geekbench.
According to the Geekbench listing, the upcoming Lenovo tablet will bear the model number ‘Lenovo TB-7306F’. It will be powered by MediaTek helio A22 chipset paired with 2GB RAM. As a result, the device only scores 144 points and 498 points in single core and multi core tests respectively.However, despite older entry-level silicon, it will run the newer Android 11 operating system.
That said, all of these specs suggest it to be an entry-level tablet. As per GSMArena, it could be the successor to the Lenovo Tab M8 (2nd Gen). If that is the case, then it will probably go official as Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen).
Going by its predecessor, we can expect it to sport an 8-inch IPS LCD panel. Also, it should come in two variants – HD and FHD with different memory configurations. Finally, we believe that these tablets will be cheaper than the recently launched Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 2.
Chinese authorities have removed Tripadvisor (TRIP) from mobile app stores in the country. In a statement Tuesday, the Cyberspace Administration of China announced the removal of 105 apps that are considered as being “illegal,” including TripAdvisor, the US travel firm.
Picture by Martin BOULANGER
Most of the platforms shut down belonged to local Chinese firms, and it is yet unclear why Tripadvisor was caught in the crackdown. The Massachusetts-based company has not released any statement yet on the matter.
The industry regulator said (via) the apps that were removed were the first of many that would be taken down in a wide-ranging “clean-up” of online content that started in November 2020.
The campaign is aimed at wiping out content related to illegal activity, like obscenity, pornography, prostitution, violence, fraud or gambling. The regulator said it will continue to strengthen its supervisory and monitoring processes on mobile apps’ information services, promptly clean up and dispose of illegal mobile applications and application stores, and strive to create clear cyberspace.
Chinese internet users have been behind the so-called “Great Firewall” for several years. Facebook and Twitter have long been blocked in the country, while the United States and China have had several skirmishes over technology and commerce from both sides.
Recently, for example, the outgoing US government of Donald Trump had threatened to ban TikTok if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company ByteDance.
China is known for taking a hard line on the restriction of online content that may be damaging to the populace, even if such content is found in homegrown and popular platforms. In 2018, cyberspace regulators shut Toutiao – a news aggregation app that was ByteDance’s biggest hit at the time, because of obscene and vulgar content on its feeds.
That same year, China also blocked popular hotel group Marriott’s app and website for a week after the company was found to have listed Hong Kong and Macao as individual “countries” on its platforms, at variance with the one-China policy.
Samsung trademarked the Galaxy A52 along with other names back in January. After a while, the device, which will succeed the best-selling Galaxy A51, started slowly appearing on leaks. Today, Steve Hemmerstoffer(@onleaks) has shared some details of the upcoming smartphone.
Galaxy A52 5G 3D Render(by Steve Hemmerstoffer(@onleaks))
According to Steve, Galaxy A52 5G‘s design will be a lot similar to the predecessor, Galaxy A51. Precisely, he says the device will have a 6.5-inch display with a centered punch-hole(Infinity-O). If you recall, both the Galaxy A51/A51 5G’s displays had the same size.
On the back, it will likely have the same rectangular camera layout with four sensors. A small difference here is the renders swaps the position of the fourth sensor and LED flashlight. For design, he says the company will retain the Glasstic(Plastic with Glass-like finish) rear panel and metallic frame. Besides, the concept render also shows a similar gradient Green color with a two-tone design(vertical stripes at the bottom).
However, if Steve were true, the Galaxy A52 5G will have a bit lesser thickness than the Galaxy A51. He says the device will measure 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4mm where the thickness would be 10mm if you count the camera bump. To compare, Galaxy A51(4G) had 7.9mm, but the A51(5G) has about 8.9mm thickness.
Galaxy A52 renders by Onleaks
Further, the device will likely retain the 3.5mm headphone jack and in-display fingerprint sensor as well. This suggests that the display will indeed be an AMOLED panel which was expected anyway. That said, he hasn’t given details on what SoC will power the device. But thanks to an early benchmark that hints at a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC.
Samsung usually limits the Exynos SoC to regions like India, Korea, China while it brings the Qualcomm variants to the US. Hence, we can expect the same to be the case for Galaxy A52 as well. Anyway, earlier leaks say that the device will have a 64MP main camera supplied by its sister Samsung Electro-Mechanics.
Finally, Steve predicts a similar $499 price for the Galaxy A52 5G which we can agree with. This is because Samsung crawled back with the Galaxy A series and its mid-range pricing after a dismal Q1 sales of its Galaxy S20 series. And it looks like the company doesn’t want to change the winning formula going forward.
Lately, OPPO has been filing patents for a wide variety of smartphone designs. It even showcased the world’s first rollable concept smartphone last month in the form of OPPO X 2021. Now, a new design patent by the company imagines a smartphone with a detachable camera module.
This patent was filed by Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization). We are not sure who found it first but 91Mobiles did not mention the filing and publication times of this patent.
Talking about the design, the phone used in the sketches seem to be generic with no notch or punch-hole on the front. Perhaps, it may have an under-display camera. But then again, there are no physical buttons or ports as well. Hence, we believe that it is indeed for illustration only.
Anyway, the main aspect of this patent is the detachable camera module located at the back. This module houses a dual-camera setup along with an LED flash and it connects with the phone via USB Type-C.
The connector port on this module can be adjusted up to 90° and therefore, the rear camera setup can also be used for selfies and video calls. In other words, it is similar to ASUS Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 7/7Pro but the camera module can be detached as well as replaced with a different supported module with another set of cameras.
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Having said that, we don’t expect OPPO to release a commercial smartphone with this design. Because many others have tried modularity on mobile phones and have failed terribly.
Apple has finally launched it’s first over-the-ear wireless headphones today. Named AirPods Max, the headphones come with a premium price tag and features like (Active Noise Cancellation)ANC, high-fidelity audio, and more.
Credit: Apple
AirPods Max – Price, Availability
Addressing the elephant in the room, Apple’s AirPods Max comes in five colors- space gray, silver, sky blue, green, and pink. It will be available in the US and 25 other countries(incl. India, China). You can look at the US, China, India Pricing below:
China- 4,399 yuan
India-₹59,900
USA-$549
The AirPods Max is available for pre-order starting today(December 8) and will go on sale from December 15.
Design
The AirPods Max takes a slightly different approach to the wireless headphones category. It has a breathable knit mesh on the top that rests on the head of the users. Apple says the canopy(ornamental cloth) will reduce the pressure and distribute the weight of headphones well. Additionally, the frame of the headphone is made of stainless steel for strength and comfort.
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Breathable Knit Mesh Canopy
Digital crown, Noise cancellation button
Besides, the telescoping arms are meant for flexibility and fitting across different sizes. The headphones also have memory foam cushions, a Digital crown for volume control, play/pause music, answer/skip calls, activate Siri. There is also a button for switching between ANC and Transparency mode.
Apple says the AirPods Max has a 40mm dynamic driver designed by the company for high-fidelity audio. There is also a dual neodymium ring magnet motor for THD<1(Total Harmonic Distortion). To control them optimally, Apple has used an H1 chip (which is also present on the AirPods 2) in each earcup. The company says that AirPods Max is capable of computational audio with an H1 chip, acoustic design, and software.
40mm dynamic drivers
Accordingly, the audio features include an Adaptive EQ, ANC, Transparency Mode, and spatial audio. Adaptive EQ measures sound signals and adjust it according to the earbuds in real-time. ANC, as you all know is for canceling out the background noise. There are 3xmicrophones outside and 1xmicrophone inside the earcup for managing environmental noise.
Further, the Transparency mode is just like an ambient mode that allows users to know what’s happening around. Apple says it uses Gyroscope and Accelerometer to track the user’s head movement and map audio for a theatre-like experience(for 5.1, 7.1, Dolby Atmos content) with Spatial audio.
Features
Just like the AirPods earphones, AirPods Max headphones also support a one-tap setup, automatic pairing with Apple devices. Plus, it has wear detection where it can play/pause music when the user lifts an ear cup. Regarding battery life, AirPods Max is claimed to give 20hrs of audio/call/movie playback in one charge.
Credit: Apple
Other features include automatic switching to seamlessly switch between Apple devices, Audio Sharing to share audio stream between two sets of AirPods on iPhone/iPad/Mac, and accessing Siri for music, calls, navigations, and more. Not to mention the AirPods Max also comes with a Smart Case in the box to save battery when not in use.
Xiaomi has launched the Xiangci AI smart calligraphy pen set on the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The product carries a price tag of 459 yuan (~$70) but will be available for 199 yuan (~$30) during the crowdfunding exercise, which is only 44% off.
The suit is composed of a calligraphy pen, a calligraphy book, and a calligraphy app, which integrates teaching-practice, evaluation feedback, consolidation and expansion into one, forming a closed-loop calligraphy practice. Xiangci AI smart calligraphy pen set can support video teaching, AI real-time scoring, synchronized syllabus, handwriting review and other functions. It claims 20 minutes a day, allowing you to easily use AI technology to improve your writing skills.
Among them, the calligraphy pen can feel the pressure signal through the pressure sensor when writing, mark the invisible code point passed by the pen tip through the optical lens, recognize the movement track, pressure value and other data at a speed of up to 200FPS, and transmit and process synchronously.
Users who use this writing pen can follow the animated literacy video courses to watch and learn, making writing fun. There is also a dedicated calligraphy teacher who explains the main points of strokes verbatim, allowing you to quickly grasp the rules of writing.
What’s more worth mentioning is that the app that comes with the calligraphy pen set can gamify each character from the four dimensions of the number of strokes, the sequence of the strokes, the structure of the frame, and the length of the strokes, with AI real-time evaluation and scoring, and gamification of the calligraphy process.
The Xiangci AI Smart Calligraphy Pen Set is synchronized with the national unified People’s Education version of the Chinese syllabus, suitable for the age group of 3 to 12 years old. The 16-volume “Xiang Ci Handwriting Course Complementary Miaohong Book” covers a total of 800 words in the first and second grades and an expanded word recognition table of 121 words.
According to the official, new functions will continue to be added to the app in the future, adding content for higher grades, expanding coverage and ways of practising calligraphy.
Days before the OnePlus 8 series launch, a leak surfaced on OnePlus 8 Pro’s water resistance. At the launch, OnePlus made it true by launching the first-device with IP68 Water and Dust resistance. Although the OnePlus 8 Pro has it, the non-Pro doesn’t come with an official IP rating. Now, tipster Max Jambor says that the OnePlus 9 series will continue the same trend.
According to Max, the OnePlus 9 Pro will have the same IP68 Water and Dust resistance as the predecessor. This shouldn’t come as a surprise considering its a feature that companies don’t generally downgrade with iterations. Anyway, Max also says that the OnePlus 9 and 9E will mostly not have an official IP rating.
In case you aren’t aware, IP-rating is an Ingress Protection Code according to IEC(International Electrotechnical Commission)’s EN 60529 standard. It basically awards the degree of protection given to a mechanical/electrical enclosure. Based on the type and intensity of intrusion, the rating varies.
For instance, IP68 means devices can withstand dust, dirt, and sand. They are also resistant to submersion up to a maximum depth of 1.5m underwater for up to thirty minutes. Anyway, if the leak turns out to be true, the OnePlus 9 series will once again have only a device with an IP rating.
Besides, as mentioned above, OnePlus phones have had water resistance in the past. But the company didn’t really get an official IP rating. In fact, it stated the additional cost burden as the reason for the OnePlus 7 Pro. Not to mention the carriers like Verizon getting the official rating for the non-Pro(eg. OnePlus 8 Verizon-exclusive) shows that even the watered-down models have the necessary build.
Anyway, we hope that the OnePlus 9, 9E models don’t compromise on the build quality too much to match the price-performance ratio. Talking about models, reports say that the OnePlus 9 series will have three models this time. While OnePlus has already confirmed its flagship series with Snapdragon 888 for H1 2021, leaks say that launch is around mi-March.
Regarding the specs, the OnePlus 9 will probably have a flatter display(like the 8T) and the 9 pro a curved display. Rumors say that the former will be a 6.65-inch while the latter will be a 6.72-inch AMOLED 120Hz displays. Other expected features are 65W Warp Charging, OxygenOS 11, dual-48MP cameras(OnePlus 9), and more.
Samsung started rolling out the One UI 3.0 update to its devices a few days back. The new system update for Galaxy phones and tablets not only brings Android 11 but also adds some new features. Being the world’s largest smartphone maker, the company’s product offerings vary by region. Hence, it has released multiple update timelines. Let us take a look at the schedule for India in this article.
Last week when Samsung began to release the One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 series, the firm even sent a push notification to users of the Samsung Members app worldwide. This notification was for a post detailing all the new features as well as the update roadmap.
The post differed by region and we managed to capture a screenshot of the one meant for India. And that’s how we were able to get the official One UI 3.0 update schedule for India. We believe the same post should be live for other users of the Samsung Members app in the country.
With that being said, lets us take a look at the entire list of Samsung Galaxy smartphones as well as tablets eligible for One UI 3.0 (Android 11) update in India and when they will be receiving it.
One UI 3.0 (Android 11) Update Timeline for India
December 2020
Galaxy S20
Galaxy S20+
Galaxy S20 Ultra
January 2021
Galaxy Fold
Galaxy S10e
Galaxy S10+
Galaxy Note10
Galaxy Note10+
Galaxy S10 Lite
Galaxy Z Flip
Galaxy Note20
Galaxy S20 FE
Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold2
March 2021
Galaxy A70
Galaxy M30s
Galaxy A51
Galaxy Note10 Lite
Galaxy M31
Galaxy M21
April 2021
Galaxy A50
Galaxy A50s
Galaxy A80
Galaxy M51
Galaxy Tab S7+
Galaxy Tab S7
May 2021
Galaxy A70s
Galaxy Tab S6
Galaxy A71
Galaxy M31s
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
June 2021
Galaxy M40
Galaxy A31
Galaxy M11
Galaxy A21s
Galaxy M01
Galaxy M01 Core
Galaxy Tab A7 (2020)
July 2021
Galaxy A30
Galaxy Tab S5e
August 2021
Galaxy A10
Galaxy A10s
Galaxy A20
Galaxy A20s
Galaxy A30s
Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019)
September 2021
Galaxy M10s
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)
Having said that, the above-mentioned roadmap may change based on issues with the builds. Also, this only describes the beginning of the release and therefore, the final rollout may vary.
A Medical device and an AI company Alivecor has filed a lawsuit against Apple. The company claims that Apple has infringed three of its patents and gained an advantage on its ECG feature on the Apple Watch.
As reported by AppleInsider, Apple has reportedly infringed Alivecor’s following patents. You can take a look at the patent numbers and its designation below:
10,595,731- Methods and systems for arrhythmia tracking and scoring(state of the art diagnosis).
10,638,941- Discordance monitoring(limitations in techniques and equipment).
9,572,499- Methods and systems for arrhythmia tracking and scoring(inventors’ improvement in techniques and equipment).
Alivecor has filed the complaint in a District Court in Western District of Texas, U.S.A. Accordingly, Apple’s ECG feature on Apple Watch 4, (specifically) Apple Watch 5, and above infringes the above patents. It basically deals with how to use wearable sensors to improve cardiac monitoring using specific methods.
What is interesting here is the Alivecor’s claims of Apple being aware of the above infringement. As per the statement, the company says that the Cupertino giant is doing this purposefully. If you recall, Apple introduced the ECG feature with Apple Watch Series 4.
The ECG app uses a heart rate sensor to detect the electrodes built into the Digital Crown and a new electrical heart rate sensor in the back crystal. Thus, it can tell if a heartbeat is normal or is experiencing any Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). The Apple Watch Series 5, had the same feature but with an improved Always-on Display made possible by LTPO technology.
Coming back, the lawsuit says that Apple’s watches which detects irregular heartbeat(Cardiac Arrhythmia) is using the data the same way to diagnose the condition. For the unware, Alivecor is a well-known company that sells ECG hardware& software for mobile & wearables. And it is the first to get US FDA approval to be used as a medical-device accessory to Apple Watch.
The company, however, stopped selling the ECG-enabled Kardiaband after Apple introduced the feature for itself on Watch 4. Now, in the lawsuit, it says it needs compensation. Precisely, as per the prayer of the relief section on the lawsuit, it asks for enjoinment(prohibit from infringement).
Additionally, it is also asking for damages, attorney fees, and other equitable reliefs. Let’s wait and see how this pans out in the future.
Its raining discounts on several earbuds this season. After exceptional discount on Redmi AirDots 2, the Gearbest is offering a 50% off on Realme Buds Q and significant discount is applicable on OnePlus Buds too. The Realme Buds Q is available for an effective price of $24.99, but you can get additional $3 off if you pay via Paypal. Meanwhile, the OnePlus Buds is available for $79.99 in several different colors.
The offer is applicable for the users across the globe. The Paypal discount becomes applicable once you checkout with Paypal payment option.
Realme Buds Q Wireless Earbuds
Realme Buds Q is the company’s most affordable earbuds The device uses a lightweight PC + ABS special polymer material and each earbud weighs only 3.6 grams. It provides a comfortable to wear design along with ergonomic sound cavity structure. The earbuds separately carries 40mAh battery and large 400mAh battery in the case. It has 10mm super-size unit coupled with PEE and PU special polymer diaphragm.
The Realme Buds Q come wit Bluetooth 5.0 support and carries a powerful R1Q chip. It also supports different gestures like double click, triple cluck , long press. It carries IPX4 waterproof certification.
Globally acclaimed for premium Android smartphones, the OnePlus recently stepped in to the earbuds market and introduced OnePlus Buds. The buds offer 7 hours of continuous music playback support with 420 mAh battery. Meanwhile, each earbud carries 35 mAh battery.
It carries Bluetooth 5.0 support for efficient and seamless connectivity. The OnePlus Buds comes with a 13.4 mm dynamic driver for good quality sound.
Earbuds are becoming a must-have accessory for smartphones after trending wearables. After Apple, several Chiense electronics maker adapted the earbuds and made them available at much competitive prices around the globe. Simiarlarly, Xiaomi has launched plenty of Earbuds to compete in the earbuds market. The company came with Xiaomi AirDots 2 TWS Earbuds thisyear featuring some advancements over its predecessor. Now, the Gearbest is offering these new Earbuds at the best price of $20.99.
The users will get additional $3 off while paying with Paypal. However, the offer is limited to the first 1500 orders. It is available in black color on gearbest and the shipping is available for all major countries in Europe, Asia and North America.
Xiaomi AirDots 2 TWS earbuds are stylish and comfortable to wear. It is designed to work with single and double ear as it support mono and stereo audio. The presence of Bluetooth 5.0 makes connectivity seamless by providing fast and stable connections. It eve energy efficient and enables the device to serve for 12 hours upon a single charge.
Its 7.2mm sound unit is effective to provide middle and low frequencies. The DSP digital noise reduction technology filter out noise and brings a transparent premium quality sound. Airdots 2 comes with one-key control for music and calls. It hosts a lightweight body and a single earbud measures 26.65x 16.4x 21.6mm in size.
You can get it at all-time low price of $17.99 from Gearbest. You can hurry as the discount is applicable for a limited-time.
Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12 in late April in China. Since then, the company has been pushing the update in the form of beta and stable builds worldwide. Now, eight months later, the firm silently reveals that Redmi Y3, Redmi 7, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A will not be updated to MIUI 12.
A month after the Chinese MIUI 12 launch conference, Xiaomi held a separate online event for global markets. At the end of this event, the company revealed the complete list of smartphones that will be getting MIUI 12.
The list included almost all the devices that launched in the last two years. Therefore, Redmi Y3, Redmi 7, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A were part of it. But unfortunately, Xiaomi has removed these four handsets from the eligibility list after seven months since publishing it.
The company claimsthat these devices will not be updated to MIUI 12 due to ‘compatibility and performance issues’.
For those unaware, MIUI 12 on Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO smartphones differ by models. Not all devices support every feature and the availability of certain features differs by region as well. Because MIUI is a heavy Android skin like any other Chinese mobile UI, it requires more horsepower.
This is the primary reason why vivo OriginOS is limited to flagship as well as select mid-range smartphones.
Having said that, these four Redmi phones have been notorious for performance issues since their launch. Having personally used the Redmi 7 with MIUI 10 and MIUI 11, I know the pain.
But still, it’s terrible that these global best-sellers from Xiaomi have only received a single MIUI as well as Android updates. Also, the latter update (Android 10) is yet to roll out globally for Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3.
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 that debuted in July has a model number of ASUS_I003D. A new ASUS phone with a similar model number ASUS_I005DA has appeared on Geekbench. Also, the ASUS_I005DA and ASUS_I005DB model numbers have appeared at the HTML5 test page. The newly spotted phone could be the successor to the ROG Phone 3.
Ideally, the successor model of the ROG Phone 3 should have an ASUS_I004D model number. However, instead of the number “4”, the model number has “5” in it. This suggests that it may break cover as the ROG Phone 5.
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Various smartphone OEMs are known for skipping the number “4” in the model numbers and monikers of their devices as it is considered a bad omen in some Asian countries. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know whether the ROG Phone 3’s successor will be called ROG Phone 4 or ROG Phone 5.
The ROG Phone 4’s Geekbench listing reveals that it is powered by a Qualcomm chipset, which is codenamed Lahaina. The codename is associated with the Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM and it is preloaded with Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench 5, the handset scored 1081 and 3584 points, respectively.
The ROG Phone 2v was announced in July 2019 and it was replaced by the ROG Phone 3 in July this year. Hence, it is too early to talk about its successor model.
Yesterday, Google started rolling out December 2020 security patch update to eligible Pixels. This update also brought a new set of Pixel Feature Drops. At the same time, the search giant also released the last-ever system update for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, thus ending the software support for these smartphones.
Most smartphones in the world run Google’s Android operating system, however, the search giant’s phone business never took off. The company introduced the Pixel lineup of first-party smartphones as the spiritual successor to the Nexus initiative in 2016.
That said, the current-gen Pixel 5 has a couple of most-used features like ‘Now Playing’ and ‘Always-on Display’, both of which were introduced with the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. That’s not all, the Pixel 2 series of handsets were also the first Google devices to feature called ‘Active Edge’, a feature the company has abandoned for the Pixel 5.
Also, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL were the first Google phones to come with Pixel Visual Core, a self-developed image processor. A new version of this chip called Pixel Neural Core debuted in Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL but unfortunately, the firm ditched it for the Pixel 5 just like the Soli radar face authentication system. Thankfully, both of them are reported to return in future products.
Anyway, what we are trying to say is that despite being plagued with various hardware issues, the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL laid the foundation for many loved Pixel features.
Having said that, as promised, Google has supported these handsets for three years, which included three Android updates and three years of monthly security patches. The last update that is currently being pushed to users bumps up the security patch level to November 2020. One might be wondering why November and not December. That’s because Google delayed these phones’ last-ever system update to this month.
We hope that one day Google increases the support cycle from three years as Apple iPhones on average are eligible for five years of iOS updates.
Rumors have it that Xiaomi may introduce the Xiaomi Mi 11 series later this month. Just as the predecessor series included two phones, the Xiaomi Mi 10 and MI 10 Pro, the company is expected to soon announce the Xiaomi Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro as successor models. A mysterious Xiaomi phone with model number M2011K2C was seen in the database of China’s MIIT authority in October. Now, the same phone has received 3C approval. This device could be the forthcoming Xiaomi Mi 11 or Mi 11 Pro smartphone.
The 3C appearance of the M2011K2C reveals that it is a 5G-enabled smartphone. The listing indicates that the device could ship with a new charger with model number MDY-12-EQ. This charger was spotted last month at the 3C platform It supports up to 55W fast charging.
This indicates that the M2011K2C could be an upcoming flagship phone. Recent reports have claimed that the Mi 11 series could be shipping with a 55W fast charger. Hence, there is a possibility that the M2011K2C model number may belong to the Mi 11 or Mi 11 Pro. It is likely that the phone may soon surface in TENAA’s database with full specs and images since it has bagged 3C certification.
Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has revealed that its telecom unit, Jio, will be launching its 5G service in India by the second half of next year.
As per the Indian billionaire, Jio will launch its 5G services in the company’s home country, which will stand as a “testimony” to the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) policy. Apart from being one of the first to launch 5G services in the region, the company is also working on launching an affordable lineup of Android smartphones in collaboration with Google, which will likely debut in the arriving months.
According to an NDTVreport, Ambani believes that the policy steps were needed to to accelerate the roll out of 5G networking in India. He further added that, “I assure you that Jio will pioneer the 5G revolution in India in the second half of 2021. It will be powered by an indigenously developed network, hardware, and technology components.” For those unaware, Reliance Jio has been working on 5G network for a while now and is promising nationwide LT exclusive network coverage as well.
The company is also expected to be ahead of its rivals and other major carriers like Airtel and Vi. To bring the newer and faster bandwidth to the region, the telecom based firm will have to collaborate with industry giants like Qualcomm and Samsung, as stated by Ambani in the 43rd annual general meeting of Reliance Industries earlier this year. Jio already has the biggest market share in the Indian telecom market with a 35 percent share. The addition of 5G would only boost this further, with applications in areas like education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, financial services, and new commerce.
It is no secret that Huawei had been working on a desktop grade PC for a while now. While leaks and rumors had revealed most of its key specs already, the company has now officially launched the MateStation B515 for the government offices and other enterprises.
The new desktop PC is not available for the commercial market and is being aimed at businesses only. Although, this doesn’t mean that the PC is by any means just basic, as it arrives with a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 4700G processor and a capable Ryzen 5 4600G, both of which are APUs that feature integrated Radeon graphics. Although, an option to upgrade to high performance discrete GPUs is also being offered. It is paired with either 8GB or 16GB of dual channel 3200MHz DDR4 RAM and the cabinet arrives as a set with a smart keyboard and mouse, and display as well. For storage, 1TB of memory is offered via hard drives along with 256GB or 512GB of SSD storage as well.
The cabinet that houses the PC components adopts a grille design on the front but otherwise features a minimalistic aesthetic with a single color scheme. It arrives in matte black, which adds to its business and formal look. The cabinet’s total capacity is just 8 liters, which saves about 2/3 of space over a traditional desktop PC. Huawei also paid special attention to thermal management, equipping hte system with an intelligent temperature control system, which can automatically adjust fan speeds to manage temperatures.
Arriving at the monitor, it is a 23.8 inch display with narrow bezels on every side and a high screen to body ratio of 90 percent, and a resolution of 1920x1080px. This display arrives with eye protection as well and has even passed the TÜV Rheinland international certification standards. Furthermore, the keyboard also arrives with a compact body with 2.5mm keystrokes on a scissor switch design and 16.05mm large keycaps.
Notably, the keyboard also has built in NFC, which can connect with smartphones through the shift key area, allowing for wireless data transfers from the smartphone to the computer. For security, the keyboard also offers a fingerprint scanner on the power button to safely boot up and unlock the system in a seamless manner.
For connectivity, the Huawei MateStation B515 offers USB Type C, support 9V/2A mobile phone fast charging, USB, HDMI, VGA serial port, and 2×2 dual antenna WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 as well. Unfortunately, since the desktop PC is only available for enterprises, its official pricing was not revealed to the consumer market. But the estimate ranges from 4,999 Yuan to 8,999 Yuan (roughly 760 US Dollars to 1,370 US Dollars) over 5 different configurations.
The prices of OLED panels for smartphones are expected to drop due to the extreme oversupply caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. The situation is further made worse due to the sanction against Huawei.
An UBI Research report stated that the global smartphone market slowed in the first half of 2020 because of the viral outbreak. This led to the fall of demand for OLED panels. In the third quarter of this year, 113 million smartphones with OLED displays were shipped, which is down by 17.9 percent from 2019. In the fourth quarter, a similar result is expected, as per UBI Research CEO Choong Hoon Yi.
According to TheElecreport, there was one positive factor despite the overall decline as Apple shifted production of its latest iPhone lineup to include LED panels. In this year, around 50 percent of all iPhones will use OLED panels, and the number is only expected to rise to 75 percent by 2021 and 100 percent by 2022. The report also states that it previously believed that COVID-19 will have Apple only ship 180 million iPhone units in 2020, but this number has since increased to 220 million as the latest iPhone 12 is seeing healthy demand, with the Cupertino based giant seemingly overcoming the pandemic.
On the other hand, Huawei’s smartphone business is in decline and is expected to negatively affect the smartphone OLED market. In the second quarter of 2020, the Chinese tech giant accounted for 53.4 percent of all OLED smartphones in China, having a higher share than its competitors Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi combined. However, sources close to the matter have stated that the company is only expected to ship 50 million smartphone units in 2021.
The Chinese smartphone maker – OnePlus recently partnered with CD Project Red and introduced OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 edition. The smartphone hosts several design changes including bigger camera module and tint of yellow across different elements on the device. The crafty design of the smartphone makes it more interesting and different from others. Cyberpunk 2077 game is already out and now the badges are on sale via Giztop. A set of Cyberpunk 2077 badges including 6 PCS badges are on sale for $99.
The new game fans can grab the exciting six different badges. You can ship them anywhere around the globe from Giztop.
OnePlus 8T CyberPunk 2077 Edition ships with modified UI including new system icons, animations, live wallpapers and much more. Even the charging animation gives it a unique look. The fingerprint unlock dynamic effect gives impression of artificial eye scanning. There’s a new Night City feature on the smartphone camera app. However, the CyberPunk 2077 Edition is limited to China.
These UI changes are currently not available for standard OnePlus 8T device.
The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition features same specifications as that of original OnePlus 8T. These new badges will be an addition to the Cyberpunk 2077 game.
Earlier this week, Samsung Electronics announced that it plans on starting sales of its latest lineup of smart monitors in South Korea. This includes two new models, both of which run the Tizen OS.
The new launch includes the 32 inch UHD M7 smart monitor and the FHD M5 smart monitor, which arrives in either a 27 inch or 32 inch variant. These monitors run Tizen OS and can act as a smart hub and can even offer content without being connected to a computer. Furthermore, these smart monitors can also directly connect to the internet via Wi-Fi and also offers popular streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, and Wave, as per TheElecreport.
Other features include support and remote access to Microsoft’s Office 365 cloud service, along with a remote control that supports Bixby voice recognition as well. The new smart monitors arrive with support for Samsung DeX, which allows smartphones to be mirrored on the display, with tap view that allows smartphone screens to be loaded on the monitor. Apple AirPlay 2 is similarly supported as well.
A 65W charger that connects via a USB Type C port powers the M7 model and even offers 10Gbps data transfer speeds. Additional connectivity options include USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 4.2. A notable feature of the new monitors is that both arrive with an adaptive picture and eye saver to protect users’ eye sights. For audio, both models sport 2 channel 5W speakers that are built into the monitor.
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