At the beginning of this month, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 888 mobile chipset for 2021’s flagship phone. After the launch, OPPO confirmed that its Find X3 series of flagship smartphones will be driven by the SD888 SoC. The Find X3 and Find X3 Pro phones are expected to get announced in the first quarter of 2021. Well ahead of the launch, popular tipster Evan Blass has revealed the key specifications and features of the Find X3 Pro.
The tipster revealed that the Find X3 Pro is codenamed as Fussi and the device could be promoted with an “Awaken Color” tagline to highlight its 10-bit color support. The leak reveals that the Find X3 Pro will carry support for a full-path color management system that will make it possible for its display to natively support 10-bit color depth. In other words, the Find X3 Pro will be able to produce images in 1.07 billion colors just as the images captured by its quad cameras.
OPPO Find X3 Pro specifications
The Find X3 Pro has a 6.7-inch curved OLED display that will support 1440 x 3216 pixels resolution, a 525ppi pixel density, and an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 10Hz to 120Hz like the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. It is unclear whether the smartphone has a punch-hole display. The curved back of the Find X3 Pro could be available in ceramic glaze or matte-frosted glass options. The thickness of the device is 8mm and it weighs 190 grams. It is expected to arrive in blue and black color variants. The company may release a white version a bit later.
The Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform powers the Find X3 Pro. It is fueled by a 4,500mAh dual-cell battery that supports 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging and 30W VOOC Air wireless charging. It will come with a new NFC module with a dual-body antenna design. This new tech will allow users to make payments not only by touching the phone’s back to the reader but also by placing the front to the rear. The ColorOS 11 based Android 11 OS comes preinstalled on the smartphone.
The rear-facing quad-camera system of the Find X3 Pro will include two 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 cameras, one will be a primary lens and the other one will be a superwide sensor. It will have a 13-megapixel telephoto lens as the third camera that will carry support for 2x optical zoom, and the setup will also feature a 3-megapixel macro camera encircled with lights. The macro lens will function as a microscope as it will carry support for 25x zoom. The leak has no information on the front camera of the Find X3 Pro.
Apple iPhone 12 series has faced a healthy demand since its launch. However, it seems that the company has yet to catch up with supply as its production lines are straining to provide consumers with its latest flagship handsets.
According to an AppleInsiderreport, investment bank JP Morgan tracked the delivery times, which suggested that the demand for the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max is still ahead of the company’s supply. Reportedly, this issue is not being reflected on the lower end variants in the series, including the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12.
As per analyst Samik Chatterjee, JP Morgan’s iPhone availability tracker has been witnessing a build up in lead times for shipments. In other words, the time for a customer to receive their iPhone Pro or Pro Max model has been rising. At the moment, the lead times for the iPhone 12 Pro has reached an average of 27 days across several regions. This is the longest lead time ever observed by JP Morgan, which has been tracking the lead times since the start of the iPhone 12 series’ launch.
On the other hand, the lead times for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 decreased over the previous week. This is suggestive of a more humble demand from the consumers. As of the first week of December, both the lower end iPhones had a lead time of only 3 days, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max takes 23 days to reach customers on average.
In the US, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max lead times have surged even further and reached 33 days and 25 days respectively. This is notable considering that the region accounts for about 35 percent of the global iPhone shipments. Although, in store pickup for all models only had a lead time of just a single day. In this regard, China, UK, and other European regions saw slightly better lead times in comparison.
Huawei is apparently ready to accept any terms or requirements that the Swedish government may set on its 5G networking equipment. The company will also be willing to accept any measures to address any other concerns as well to avoid a complete ban in the country.
According to a senior executive from Huawei, the Chinese tech giant is willing to accept any terms after it faced a ban in the region, which also caused a delay in Sweden’s spectrum auction as well. For those unaware, Chinese telecommunications equipment providers Huawei and ZTE faced a ban in Sweden after the country’s telecom regulator PTS banned the use of equipment from both the companies.
However, since then Huawei has managed to win a court injunction and is even awaiting an appeal from PTS. Kenneth Fredriksen, Huawei Executive Vice President, said that “We are even willing to meet extraordinary requirements, such as setting up test facilities for our equipment in Sweden, for example, if they want to,” in a statement to Reuters. The senior executive further added that the company is “now in the middle of the court process, but we are willing to have pragmatic discussions. I can’t give you a concrete plan, but of course we will fight for our rights.”
In recent months, Europe has followed in the United States’ footsteps and have tightened regulations against Chinese made 5G networking equipment, alleging that the technology might be used by the Chinese government for spying and espionage. At the moment, the 5G spectrum auction has been delayed over the Huawei ban in Sweden, which is the second nation after the UK to ban the company. The date for the appeal court has yet to be set, so stay tuned for more updates regarding the matter.
Uber, the world’s leading cab-hailing service provider, has announced that it is selling its driverless self-driving car subsidiary to Aurora Technologies for $4 billion. Uber is also investing $400 million in the startup for a 26 percent stake.
As a part of the transaction, Uber’s Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi will be serving on Aurora’s board. The startup, headquartered in Silicon Valley with an office in Pittsburgh, will also be acquiring engineers and support staff of Uber A.T.G.
This acquisition deal is expected to get closed in the first quarter of 2021. The sale of Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group has been valued at $4 billion, which is much lower than its valuation of $7.5 billion last year.
Although Uber is selling its Advanced Technologies Group (A.T.G.) division, the company says that it remains interested in the field. Going forward, the company will be collaborating with Aurora to launch driverless cars on its network. However, Aurora’s CEO Chris Urmson has confirmed that the startup’s first product won’t be a robot taxi but is likely to be a self-driving truck.
The driverless technology was a key focus for Uber’s founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick as it could help the company get rid of its biggest expense — drivers. With driver-related expenses reducing, the company was hoping to become profitable, ending years of enduring losses in billions of dollars.
However, the autonomous driving unit of Uber has been involved in several legal matters — from pedestrian death to intellectual property theft. While investors have been long pressuring the company to sell its self-driving unit, the company was finally forced to do so after revenue plummeted because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gizmochina along with Giztop is conducting 3 sets of Cyberpunk 2077 badges(a set that includes 6PCS badges) as a giveaway gift to 3 lucky readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.
OnePlus recently partnered with CD Project Red and launched the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition smartphone bearing a crafty design. The Oneplus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 limited edition is available for $899 on Giztop.
The main features of Oneplus 8T Cyberpunk edition:
6.5-inch DisplayMate A+ screen with 120Hz refresh rate.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Soc, with Adreno 650 GPU.
Rear quad-cameras: 48MP+16MP+5MP+2MP, a 16MP selfie camera.
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The European Union has funded a wireless project called Hexa-X which is focusing on the next generation of mobile technology — 6G. Now, the Finnish company Nokia has been appointed to lead a group of companies and universities working on the project.
The project aims to create unique 6G use-cases and scenarios as well as develop fundamental 6G technologies. It will also define a new architecture for the integration of the key 6G enablers.
Apart from Nokia, the project also includes Ericsson, Atos, Intel, Orange, Siemens, TIM, and Telefonica. Ericsson is also acting as the technical manager for the project. The University of Oulu and the University of Pisa are also a part of this initiative.
It’s interesting to see countries kickstarting preparations for the 6G technology at a time when 5G is still in the early stages of going mainstream and is available in select regions only. As per the report, there are about 100 wireless carriers globally that offer 5G connectivity, that too in limited regions.
Nokia says that it is expecting the 6G technology to launch commercially by 2030, which follows the typical 10-year cycle between the new generations of mobile technology. It is expected to use super high-frequency terahertz airwaves and deliver advanced connectivity and even support real-time holographic imaging.
The Hexa-X project is set to commence from 1st January 2021 and has a planned duration of 30 months. Apart from the European Union, countries like South Korea and China have also started working on 6G technology.
Apple has created a successful product lineup in the form of AirPods — the company’s own true wireless earphones. Currently, in the second-generation, the third-generation variant of the same, dubbed Apple AirPods 3 have been in the news for some months.
Now, a new report coming from @LeaksApplePro Twitter handle claims that the AirPods 3 could get official in March 2021. This is in line with the previous reports which indicated that the next-gen AirPods will go official in early 2021.
Previous reports have also indicated that the Apple AirPods 3 will come with a new design, which is similar to what the company is offering with the AirPods Pro. As for the components, Taiwan Career Technology is expected to be the main supplier.
Although it is expected to have an AirPods Pro design, it’s unlikely to get support for Active Noise Cancellation — the main feature that separates the Pro variant from the standard models. To know for sure, we will have to wait for the official launch.
While the next-generation AirPods will get launched after a few months, Apple is reportedly all set to launch the AirPods Studio within a few days. For those who are unaware, AirPods Studio is an over-ear headphone that is rumored to launch this week.
Apple is a classic tech company. Similarly, Gucci is one of the popular luxury fashion brands. When the latter makes accessories for the former, we expect them to be costlier. Unsurprisingly, that is the fact for the new Gucci cases for AirPods.
GUCCI AirPods Pro Case (left) & GUCCI GG Marmont AirPods Case (right)
The Italian fashion brand has released two new cases for Apple AirPods. The first one is called ‘GUCCI AirPods Pro Case’. It can be worn around the neck like a mini handbag using the detachable strap.
As the name suggests, this accessory is designed for the AirPods Pro. It is made of beige & ebony colored GG Supreme canvas, leather, and metal. The case also features a faux lock and key inspired by the brand’s ‘Padlock’ rande and a ‘Bamboo Line’-inspired handle. Lastly, the inside of the case is red in color and comes with magnetic closure.
On the other second, the second new accessory is called ‘GUCCI GG Marmont AirPods Case’. Unlike the former case, this one can be attached to a belt loop or bag, thanks to the presence of a clasp. Further, the case is made of black leather and golden colored metal. It also sports the iconic double G GUCCI logo.
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Now, coming to the prices, the GUCCI AirPods Pro Case costs a whopping $1,100, whereas the GUCCI GG Marmont AirPods Case is priced at $460.
When Apple removed the earphone jack from the iPhone 7, a number of manufacturers mocked the Cupertino-based company before following suit and removing the connector from their own phones too. This year, Apple decided not to ship its new iPhones with chargers and it has been made fun of by different manufacturers including Samsung. Now, evidence has surfaced that shows the Korean giant will not include a charger in the box of the upcoming Galaxy S21 series.
There have been reports that Samsung will not ship its 2021 flagships with a charger following news of Apple starting the trend with the iPhone 12. While there was no confirmation and seeing that Samsung itself mocked Apple on Facebook for not including a charger in the box. The post which has now been deleted shows that Samsung may be shamelessly doing what it accused Apple of.
The evidence that the Galaxy S21 series will not ship with a charger comes from an ANATEL (Brazil’s equivalent of the U.S.’ FCC) certification that reveals the three phones will not ship with a charger and earphones. The news was first reported by Tecnoblog.
A translation of the portion of the certification document (pictured above) says that “The cellphone will not be sold with a power supply” but adds that the devices were tested with two Samsung chargers with model numbers EP-TA800 and EP-TA800B. It also says that the cellphones will not be sold with headphones but three headphones with model numbers GH59-15106A, GH59-15107A, and GH59-15403A were provided for testing.
However, there is a chance that buyers of the Galaxy S21 series in Brazil, at least, will get a charger and headset considering the country is forcing Apple to include a charger with the iPhone 12 models sold there. So while you won’t find one in the box, you should get one if you request for it.
Samsung will definitely not be the only one that won’t include a charger in the box of its phones next year. You can be sure a number of other manufacturers will follow suit until it sort of becomes standard, at least for flagship phones.
Oukitel recently launched its flagship WP10- a 5G rugged smartphone and was pretty well received by the audience. Apart from the high-speed network, this phone packs a decent camera and software to offer versatility. Couple that with Oukitel’s MO for durability, and consumers are in for a treat. Taking it up a notch, Aliexpress recently announced a massive $100 discount on this bad boy. Interested readers can buy it for just $399 from December 7th to 11th.
As if this wasn’t enough, we too have jumped on the bandwagon and have decided to conduct a giveaway contest of 5 Oukitel WP10 smartphones. Keep reading to know more.
Oukitel WP10 boasts a 6.67-inch punch-hole display featuring a 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution that is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass, making it drop-proof. Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset and built on 7nm process technology with a 5G integrated modem, this unit offers seamless operation. It supports global 5G/4G network bands and features 8GB LPDDR4AX RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 ROM. Its powerful 8000mAh battery capacity ensures up to 2 days of usage in a single charge.
As for durability, this 5G rugged smartphone is enhanced with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G certification that protects it from water, dust, and impact. Oukitel WP10 packs a quad-rear camera that includes Sony IMX582 48MP primary camera, a 13MP wide-angle lens, a 2MP depth sensor, 2MP macro lens. Other functions include a side-fingerprint sensor, NFC payments, and more.
Currently, Oukitel WP10 is up with a massive $100 discount at Aliexpress for a limited time period (December 7th-11th). Apart from this, interested users can also participate in the giveaway contest conducted by our website.
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Blackview BL6000 Pro is one of the sleek and elegantly designed rugged smartphones that can pass on for a regular one easily. And even though, Blackview is known for is rugged smartphones, the new and refined design of its flagship put the durability and ruggedness question in people’s mind. To resolve all these queries and put them at rest, the company compiled clips of durability tests conducted by some tech reviewers on this device. Let’s take a look at it.
As seen from the above clips, it is pretty safe to say that Blackview BL6000 Pro is a waterproof and drop-proof rugged smartphone that can withstand unexpected drops, water splashes and immersions.
Blackview has ditched its traditional thick rubber design and incorporated a thin one and a sturdy metal body to maintain its sleek form without compromising on durability. Other highlights of this unit include nano molding, an all-new waterproof technology, coupled with the sealing membrane to enhance its water resistance. Apart from water, BL6000 Pro is also designed to withstand extremely cold conditions of up to -30℃. Its battery optimization allows the user to access basic functions on the phone that is still impossible for most phones to achieve.
Key Features:
IP68 & IP69K & MIL-STD-810G certified
-30℃ cold resistance
MediaTek Dimensity 800 chip
8GB RAM, 256GB ROM
Sony® IMX582 triple-rear camera, Samsung® S5K3P9-SP 16MP front camera
Advanced FHD+ punch-hole display
5280mAh battery
GPS & GLONASS & Beidou & Galileo & QZSS
Barometer sensor, fingerprint sensor, NFC
Antutu: 318,507
Android 10 OS (update Android 11, early next year)
The Blackview BL6000 Pro is currently available for pre-sale at Indiegogo, with a massive 41% discount, and can be purchased at just $449.99. Apart from this, users can also get a free smartwatch gift (worth $69.99). The estimated shipping time is in mid-to-late December, and to cut that short interested readers can opt for free shipment via DHL.
One year ago it was almost impossible to find an affordable 5G phone in several countries. But now, midrange 5G phones are all around the place and they are becoming every day more affordable. Now, even the Redmi series contains 5G phones. The latest ones are the Redmi Note 9 5G and the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. After comparing the vanilla variant to Realme 7 5G and Moto G 5G, we decided to compare the Note 9 Pro 5G with the other devices sold in the same price range. The latest 5G phones offered at similar prices are the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and the Realme Q2 Pro, and this is a comparison between their specifications.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G vs OnePlus Nord N10 5G vs Realme Q2 Pro
Quad 108 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera
Quad 64 + 8 MP + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.1 front camera
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4820 mAh, fast charging 33W
4300 mAh
Fast charging 30W
4300 mAh, Fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
If I had to judge the design of these handsets, I would say the Realme Q2 Pro is the best one. It lacks the glass back found on the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, but it has a less invasive camera module, it is lighter and it is even more compact and thinner. But with the Note 9 Pro 5G, you actually get the best build quality. Besides the glass back, the handset also offers the IP53 certification making it splash resistant and dust resistant. It has a water-repellent body and even the Gorilla Glass 5 protection for both the front glass and the rear glass.
Display
Even when it comes to the display, I would choose the Realme Q2 Pro. It is the only device of this comparison to feature a Super AMOLED display and it can show more vibrant colors, as well as very deep blacks. Further, with the Realme Q2 Pro, you get an in-display fingerprint scanner which is definitely more comfortable than the rear-mounted and side-mounted fingerprint reader you get with Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and OnePlus Nord N10 5G. The second place in the display ranking goes to the Note 9 Pro 5G featuring an IPS panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification. OnePlus Nord N10 5G has an average IPS display with 90 Hz refresh rate.
Hardware/Software
The most advanced and most appreciated hardware department is offered by the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G which is fueled by the Snapdragon 750G mobile platform paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. But its two rivals are not far away: they provide more or less the same performance with their Snapdragon 690 5G and Dimensity 800U chipset paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. All run Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
The most stunning camera is offered by the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G: you get the same 108 MP camera sensor found on the Xiaomi Mi 10, but it lacks OIS. The secondary sensors are the same on all of these devices: an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a pair of 2 MP sensor for macro and depth. But the main camera sensor changes: Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G gets the best one, followed by the OnePlus Nord N10 5G with a 64 MP camera. The Realme Q2 Pro has a lower-end 48 MP sensor, but you do not get huge differences in terms of photo quality if you compare it to the OnePlus Nord N10 5G.
Battery
The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has the biggest battery with a capacity of 4820 mAh: if you do not use the maximum refresh rate, you get a way longer battery life with this handset. But OnePlus Nord N10 5G and Realme Q2 Pro are still good battery phones with their 4300 mAh units. With Realme Q2 Pro you get the amazing 65W fast charging technology found on OPPO and Realme flagships allowing you to charge the phone a lot faster. With Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and OnePlus Nord N10 5G, you only get 33W and 30W powers, respectively.
Price
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G in China with a starting price of about $330/€272, while Realme Q2 Pro is priced at about $320/€265 in its base variant. The OnePlus Nord N10 5G actually sells for less than $320/€265 in China, but it costs a bit more in the global market. We do not see any reason to go for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G offers the most advanced camera, great build quality, slightly better hardware department (with Snapdragon 750G and UFS 2.2 storage), and a bigger battery, while the advantages of the Realme Q2 Pro are mainly its Super AMOLED display and 65W fast charging. Which one would you pick?
Google’s Stadia cloud gaming platform was announced last year but the service has been only available in a few countries. Google has now announced that 8 new countries are getting it but they are all in Europe.
The one-year-old streaming service is now rolling out in Austria, Czech Republic Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Switzerland. When the cloud gaming service went live last year, it was available in just 14 countries. These new additions bring the total number of supported countries to 22.
The service will roll out in the next 24 hours in the aforementioned countries and once available, users will be able to sign up with their Gmail account and get ready to play on their computers and compatible phones and tablets. Free
New users get a free one-month subscription to Stadia Pro. The service costs $9.99 and games claimed by the user during the free trial remain theirs as long as they renew their subscription. Google also adds new free games every month. If you want more games or one that is not available for free, you can purchase from the store which has games such as Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and will also add the much-anticipated game, Cyberpunk 2077.
Stadia works by streaming games over the internet much like the way you stream a show or movie. It supports a range of resolutions based on your internet connection speed. Users can pair a compatible controller to their device of choice including PS4 and Xbox controllers or use a mouse and keyboard.
In recent years, it has become a trendy style for OEMs in the smartphone industry to release a transparent version of the popular models. The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer released in 2018 was the first model with such a design and the success of the model has prompted several others to do the same including the Lenovo Legion Pro transparent edition that was released last month.
Apparently, Apple had experimented with a transparent casing for the first-generation Macintosh PC but it is likely for a different reason. A prototype version of an early Apple Macintosh Classic computer has surfaced on Twitter. The picture shows this antique Mac is housed in an unusual, completely transparent frosted case. Macintosh Classic is an antique computer we are familiar with. It is famous for its classic design and light beige casing. In the picture shared by “@DongleBookPro” on Twitter, Apple used different shell styles during the development process.
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The photos of the “Macintosh Classic prototype” shows that the computer is housed in a transparent plastic case. This gives observers the opportunity to take a good look at the internal layout of this computer. The large CRT screen occupies a lot of space at the top, while most of the computing components are placed at the bottom. Thanks to the fully transparent shell, the various words inside are clear enough, and even the words “Made in Singapore” can be seen. On the front of the fuselage, the rainbow-colored Apple logo is particularly eye-catching.
On the back, a large sticker confirms that “the device is only for development purposes” and that it is “not for sale in the United States”, indicating that this is a prototype model and is not available to standard users.
Such a system is believed to help observe the effectiveness of the thermal management system during development, that is, by blowing smoke in the case and observing the path it is moved by the fan. Apparently, this trend extended to the early Macintosh computers as can be seen from this image below. The Macintosh Classic was originally sold in October 1990. It utilizes a Motorola 68000 8MHz processor, 1MB of memory (expandable to 4MB), and a 9-inch 512x342p monochrome screen. It also installed a 40MB SCSI hard drive and a 3.5-inch floppy drive, weighing about 16 pounds. It was succeeded by the Macintosh Classic II released in October 1991.
Would you like to see Apple release a transparent iPhone someday? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
Samsung has been relatively generous with leaks surrounding the next-generation Galaxy flagship – the Galaxy S21. If we consider that the device is set to be released in January, then the leaks aren’t coming in too early. Not too long after we saw the purported real-life images of the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra, a new leak has emerged said to be the display glass panel of the three Galaxy S21 models.
The image containing the glass panels was posted by the noted Samsung leaker Ice universe on his Instagram page. The picture provides us with a side by side size comparison and also affirm the previous renders of the Galaxy S21 models.
The Galaxy S21 trio will have a near-bezel-less display of which the bottom bezel is slightly thicker than the side and top bezels but the difference is negligible.
The panels also show that all the models won’t have any form of cut-outs on their displays. Recall that Samsung used a punch-hole design on the Galaxy S20 models. The company may shift to an under-screen display type for the new model.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra is shown to have a 6.9-inch screen size while the Galaxy S21 Plus will feature a 6.7-inch display. Finally, the base Galaxy S21 model will pack a 6.3-inch screen size.
The recent leak of the Galaxy S21 models gave us a glimpse of the rear aspects of the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy S21 Plus. The Galaxy S21 Ultra is said to pack a 108MP main camera as well as a 12MP ultrawide-angle sensor and two 10MP telephoto shooters with one of them having 10x optical zoom capability.
On the other hand, the Galaxy S21+ camera configuration is given to include a 12MP main sensor and a 12MP ultrawide camera alongside a 64MP telephoto module. The two models will feature glass panels donning a matte finish.
Sony started as a radio repair shop in Tokyo, Japan. Its former name was Tsushin Kogyo K.K. The company has primarily found success in the audio category before venturing into other consumer electronic products. However, today, a report says that it’s planning to shut down an audio plant in Malaysia that may result in the loss of several jobs.
According to Nikkei Asia, Sony will club two factories in Malaysia by September 2021. And close one of the plants entirely by March 2022. Precisely, it will shut down an Audio product manufacturing plant in Penang State and shift it to Kuala Lumpur. The audio plant primarily makes headphones and other home audio equipment.
The new development is reportedly a part of the rationalizing and review process of Sony. For the unaware, Sony is an established brand in imagine solutions(camera sensors), Audio(headphones, speakers, etc.), and smartphones. In fact, the company’s camera sensors are widely preferred by many vendors occasional dips aside. Previously, back in March, the company merged imaging solutions, Audio, and Mobile communications into Sony Electronics Corporation.
Coming back, the Audio product manufacturing will henceforth continue from the TV manufacturing plant at Kuala Lumpur. As a result of this merger, the report says that many of the 3,600 employees at the old factory(Penang) will likely be laid off(discharged). Further, one more reason for the development is said to be the company’s dull performance(a 23% decrease) in 2020-21 in the electronics segment due to COVID-19.
This, in addition to added competition, could also be the reason for its products not making huge numbers for Sony. Besides, an earlier report in March said that it’s CMOS image sensor production was unaffected by the Pandemic. Anyway, Sony’s year-ending(Mar 2021) operating profit prediction in Electronics is 67 billion yen ($644 million).
That said, although some employees might be transferred to the new base, the closure will affect the neighboring livelihood and end the three-decades-old(since 1988) run. That’s not all, as Sony also plans to shut another three-decades-old audio and TV factory in Brazil.
Research by the Georgia Institute of Technology back in 2013 discovered that it was possible to load malware onto the iPhone charging adapter and in turn compromise the security of the iOS device, regardless of whether or not the phone was jailbroken or if the user even took any action on the phone. Apparently, implanting malware on smartphones isn’t possible through the adapter alone but also via a shared power bank.
China’s Cybersecurity Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security recently sent out a warning via its official WeChat account that phone users should beware of the trap of shared power banks around them. The agency added that shared mobile power banks may be implanted with a Trojan Horse program. Thus, once it is plugged into a mobile phone, personal information may be stolen.
According to security experts, such malicious power banks have two general purposes. One is to steal information on the user’s mobile phone, such as photos, videos, phone numbers, text messages, invading the users’ privacy. The other purpose is the implantation of Trojan Horses or other malicious programs. Once a user’s mobile phone is implanted with a Trojan horse or malicious program, it can steal data from the user’s mobile phone for a long time in the future, download malicious programs for advertising, and even use the user’s mobile phone to perform other malicious activities. Among the two purposes, the second one is particularly serious, which literally puts the control of your mobile phone in the hands of a third party.
The best way to prevent this danger is to avoid sharing power banks in public. Where possible, always move with your own power bank. But if you mush share power bank, try to choose regular channels in public places to share power banks and products provided by big-brand service providers. Avoid using power banks from unknown sources and niche brands, especially free products. This also applies to buying a new power bank.
Secondly, Android phone users should try not to turn on the “Developer Mode”, as it is more vulnerable to attacks.
Furthermore, when using shared power banks and other third-party devices, pay attention to the prompts of the mobile phone. If similar prompts such as “Trust this device” appear on the mobile phone, be sure to be vigilant. Once you select “Yes”, The third-party device has the authority to operate the mobile phone, which can easily cause user data leakage or be implanted with Trojan Horses.
A number of phone brands have official forums for their fans where they can come to discuss topics related to their products, upcoming features, and more. Xiaomi has its own which is called Mi Community, so also does OnePlus and realme. Some of these forums also have official apps, to make it easier for fans to access them. It has been announced that POCO will unveil its own community soon.
The announcement was made by a Twitter user, Sazu Hosen, whose bio says he is the global Facebook group moderator for Poco Global. The tweet was liked by the official POCO Global Twitter account, thus affirming that the info is genuine.
Just like other official communities, the POCO Community should not only have a place where fans can discuss matters related to POCO, but there should also be an area where users can download resources for their phones such as ROMs.
The POCO Community should be open to all users across the globe but we expect individual regional platforms such as POCO India’s Telegram group to remain active. Signup is expected to be available soon and an official app should also be in development.
It is no surprise that POCO is trying to establish its own community. At the launch of its latest smartphone, the POCO M3, POCO announced that it is now an independent brand, thus separating from its parent company, Xiaomi.
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Flipkart is offering massive discounts on several smart TVs in India. In partnership with HDFC, the India’s major online retailer is offering an instant discount of Rs 1750 on major smart TVs. Among the top budget smart TVs in India, the HDFC instant discount is applicable on OnePlus Y and Mi 4X TVs.
Xiaomi Mi 4X TV which comes in both 43-inch and 50-inch size is available for the effective price of Rs 24,249 and Rs 30,249. The smart TV comes with 4K panel sporting 3820 x 2160 pixels resolution. It carries a 60Hz refresh rate support and comes with Android TV OS comprising of Google Assistant and Chromecast in-built. There are 20W speakers to provide premium sound.
Xiaomi Mi TV offers PatchWall 3.0 OS built on Android TV platform. Other software feature includes Dynamic Noise reduction, Color Temeprature COnrol, different picture modes and others. It runs using AMlogic Quad-Core CPU and has 2GB RAM and 8 GB ROM on board.
OnePlus Y is a mid-range Full HD TV with 43-inch display. It comes with LED panel and support 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution. The smart TV carries 60Hz refresh rate and packs 20W sound out output.
It is available with Rs 1000 discount upon doing prepaid transactions.
Earlier today, Xiaomi India confirmed that it will foray into the QLED TV segment on December 16 in India. It was speculated that the new Premium Smart TV would be a rebrand of the Mi TV 5/5 Pro that is retailing in China. However, the company has now clarified it in an interview with the Financial Express.
Representative image: Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro QLED 55-inch(China)
Eshwar Nilakantan, category lead for smart TVs at Xiaomi India, says that all QLED TVs selling in the country will be “Made In India“. He says the company would wait for the right moment to bring anything and “never settle for low”. He might be referring to the OnePlus QLED Q1 TV that failed to create a spark due to its pricing but it’s our guess. Additionally, the company confirms that the Mi QLED TV for India will be different from the Mi TV 5/5 Pro. He also says that 55-inch is an ideal size for most consumers hinting at the upcoming TV’s size.
Earlier when Xiaomi started teasing the TV launch, many of them including us guessed that it would be a rebrand of Mi TV 5/5 Pro from China. However, an event page that has gone live recently indicates that the TV for India will have new features. This is a no-brainer as the company is trying to bring new products to a country where it has been leading since its inception in 2018.
In fact, it has lead the Smart TV segment just six months after its debut in 2018, and later with a higher 33% share in 2019 as well. And it continues to do so in 2020. Precisely, Eshwar says that according to the upcoming Q3 2020 report, the company will be the No.1 Smart TV brand. This is in-line with a recent 5 million Smart TV shipment milestone in the country making it a king for 10-consecutive quarters.
Coming back, the report says the new QLED TV will be a spiritual successor to the Mi TV 4 from 2018. However, it will make a giant leap in display technology with the Quantum Dot LED panel. This, along with features HDR10+, 100% color volume(probably NTSC), and Dolby Vision for enhanced picture quality is a definite contender for the rivals.
Talking about the India specific variant, he says the company has delayed the launch of QLED TVs for nine months to fine-tune it for India. This further strengthens our earlier guess that Patchwall 3.4 with a new carousel, user center, Live TVs could be pre-installed. Anyway, Eshwar hints at an aggressive pricing for QLED TV and confirms that Xiaomi will bring more QLED TVs to India in 2021.
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