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Giveaway: Win a set Cyberpunk 2077 limited badges

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Shine Wong
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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.
  • 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 storage.
  • 4500mAh battery, 65W super Warp charging.
  • Hydrogen OS base on Android 11.


Cyberpunk 2077 badgesHow to enter this giveaway? Just follow this step:

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The winner will be posted on Gizmochina’s twitter and Gizmochina’s Facebook, so please follow us on Twitter and Facebook, so that you don’t miss the winner announcement.

Terms & Conditions:

1. The giveaway is an international giveaway.
2. We are not responsible for lost shipments.
3. We are not responsible for any duties, import taxes that you may incur.
4. We reserve all rights to make any changes to this giveaway.
5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway ends.

* The winners of the last giveaway were announced last week on this Facebook page.

Just follow the steps mentioned in the Gleam widget to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

Giveaway: Win 3 Sets Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Badges

Update: The 3 winners are picked, please contact us via email: [email protected]. If the winner does not contact us within 2 weeks, it will be deemed to have automatically given up the prize.

Nokia appointed to lead European Union’s Hexa-X 6G research project

By
Jeet
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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.

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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.

EDITOR’S PICK: LG is reportedly planning to outsource lower-end phone manufacturing to cut cost

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.

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Apple AirPods 3 reportedly set to launch in March next year

By
Jeet
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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.

Apple AirPods 3

EDITOR’S PICK: Evidence of Samsung not shipping the Galaxy S21 series with a charger surface online

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.

UP NEXT: GUCCI releases new AirPods cases priced at $1,100 and $460 respectively

 

GUCCI releases new AirPods cases priced at $1,100 and $460 respectively

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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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 and GUCCI GG Marmont AirPods Case
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.

EDITOR’S PICK: Baseus MagSafe Charger costs only ¥109 ($17)

 

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.

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.

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Evidence of Samsung not shipping the Galaxy S21 series with a charger surfaces

By
Habeeb Onawole
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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.

Galaxy S21 series ANATEL

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.

UP NEXT: These Samsung wearables won’t work with the Galaxy S21 and other 2021 phones

 

Grab $100 discount on Oukitel WP 10 5G at Aliexpress + Enjoy a Giveaway

By
Greeva Agnihotri
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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 Aliexpress

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.

How to enter this giveaway? Just follow these steps:

  1. Subscribe on Gizmochina’s Youtube channel;
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The winners will be posted on Gizmochina’s twitter and Gizmochina’s Facebook, so please follow us on Twitter and Facebook, so that you don’t miss the winner announcement.

To know more about this contest, click here.

Blackview BL6000 Pro Undergoes Immersion, Drop, and Splash Test to prove Durability

By
Greeva Agnihotri
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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 BL6000 Pro-2-

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.Blackview BL6000 Pro-1-

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)Blackview BL6000 Pro-3-

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.

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G vs OnePlus Nord N10 5G vs Realme Q2 Pro: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G OnePlus Nord N10 5G Realme Q2 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 165.4 x 76.8 x 9 mm, 215 g 163 x 74.7 x 9 mm, 190 grams 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm, 175 grams
DISPLAY  6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD 6.49 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 406 ppi, 20:9 ratio, IPS LCD 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 411 ppi, 20:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G, octa-core 2 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 800, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY  8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot  8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 10, MIUI Android 10, Oxygen OS Android 10, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA  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?

 

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G vs OnePlus Nord N10 5G vs Realme Q2 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G

PROS

  • Amazing camera
  • Stereo speakers
  • IP53 certification
  • Bigger battery
  • Expandable storage

CONS

  • Dimensions

 

OnePlus Nord N10 5G

PROS

  • Stereo speakers
  • Worldwide availability
  • Good design
  • Expandable storage

CONS

  • Inferior display

 

Realme Q2 Pro

PROS

  • AMOLED display
  • Faster charging tech
  • Lighter

CONS

  • No micro SD slot

Google Stadia now available in 8 more countries in Europe

By
Habeeb Onawole
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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.

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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.

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Leaked prototype shows Apple had experimented with a transparent casing for the Mac PC first released in 1990

By
Jed John Ikoba
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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.Apple Macintosh

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.

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.

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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.

UP NEXT: Panasonic launches its first transparent commercial OLED displays, 55 inch panels made by LG

 

The front glass panels for the Samsung Galaxy S21 models leak

By
Jed John Ikoba
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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. Samsung Galaxy S21

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.

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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.

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Sony will shut down its Audio Product Plant in Malaysia by Q1 2022 : Report

By
Balaji S
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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.

Sony Logo Featured

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.

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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.

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Trojan Horse malware can be implanted on smartphones through shared Power banks

By
Jed John Ikoba
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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.

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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.

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Official POCO Community for fans to launch soon

By
Habeeb Onawole
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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.

Are you a POCO fan? Are you excited about the upcoming launch of the POCO Community? Let us know in the comment box below.

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OnePlus Y and Mi TV 4X get discount of Rs 1750 and Rs 1000, respectively

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Simranpal Singh
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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.

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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.

Grab Now for Rs 24,249

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.

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Mi QLED TV will not be a rebrand of Mi TV 5/5 Pro from China – Xiaomi India confirms

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Balaji S
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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.

Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro QLED 55-inch
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.

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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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High-quality Galaxy S21 series renders expose the phones in all colors

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The Samsung Galaxy S21 series is expected to launch in mid-January 2021. The successor to the Galaxy S20 series will include three models consisting of Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. The design of all three smartphones has already leaked in the form of renders as well as a live image. Now, new high-quality renders of these phones showcase them in all colors.

LetsGoDigital is well-known for patent and trademark-related stories. The publication also releases concept renders as well as renders based on leaks. But the new Galaxy S21 renders are based on information acquired from sources close to Samsung. Hence, the publication says that these renders are identical to the final products that will be released next month.

Since we have covered all the leaks of the Galaxy S21 series so far, we won’t be going through their entire specs in this article. Instead, we will talk about the new information revealed by this leak along with a few primary specs.

First and foremost, these renders are designed by an Italian designer called Giuseppe Spinelli (Snoreyn) based on details provided by LetsGoDigitial’s industry sources. With that being said, let us talk about some details.

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According to these renders, the SIM card slot on the Galaxy S21 series will be located at the bottom, instead of the top. Further, they will come with a distinct camera array design. The regular Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ will feature an identical triple camera setup, whereas the Galaxy S21 Ultra will sport a more advanced quad-camera setup.

Also, interestingly, only the ‘Ultra’ model will flaunt a metal and glass sandwich build since the ‘Plus’ and ‘Standard’ model will come with a plastic and metal build just like the Galaxy Note20.

Similarly, only the expensive model will be equipped with a curved WQHD+ LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate as found on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. Interestingly, this panel will also support the S Pen stylus. On the other hand, the other two devices will include a flat FHD+ LTPS AMOLED display with a regular 120Hz refresh rate.

Although all three of them will be powered by the same Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100 chipsets and run the identical Android 11-based One UI 3.1 operating system, the UWB chip will be limited to the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Additionally, the Ultra will be the only phone in this series to feature WiFi 6E

As far as colors are concerned, the Galaxy S21 will be available in three colors (Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gray, Phantom White), whereas the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra will arrive in three (Phantom Silver, Phantom Black, Phantom Violet), and two colors (Phantom Black, Phantom Silver) respectively.

Last but not least, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series is reported to be cheaper than the Galaxy S20 series.

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Samsung begins production of Galaxy F62 in India; could launch it in Q1 2021: Report

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Balaji S
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A few days back, an exclusive report confirmed that Samsung is working on a Galaxy F62. The device will probably succeed the Galaxy F42 that launched back in October. Today, another report from 91Mobiles says that the device could launch early next year now that it’s production has begun.

Samsung Galaxy F41 first look

Accordingly, Samsung has begun the production of Galaxy F62 in India. Citing its sources, the report says that the device will be one of the slimmest phones from the brand. If we recall, the recently launched Galaxy F41 has a 6,000mAh battery and a thickness of 8.9mm. Additionally, the older M series devices with the above battery have the same thickness(M21, M31, M31 Prime Edition).

However, the Samsung Galaxy M51 with a huge 7,000mAh battery has a 9.5mm thickness, the highest-ever for an M-series device. Hence, the report suggests that Samsung might have either found a way to balance build and battery or it could just lower the mAh and other design aspects. Anyway, it will be interesting to see how Samsung positions the new F-series device as the predecessor had a mix of everything.

Coming back, the production is currently happening in Samsung’s facility at Greater Noida. Further, the report also says that the device might launch earlier, i.e., sometime around Q1 2021. Now, this is just a prediction as there is no concrete info yet. Besides, a Galaxy F62 isn’t entirely new to us.

A few days ago, tipster Ishan Agarwal said that Samsung is working on a Galaxy F62(Tentative) smartphone with model number SM-E625F. Later, a device with a similar model number appeared on the Geekbench listing. According to the listing, the device will be powered by Exynos 9825 SoC.

This is a one-year-old flagship SoC and is present on the Galaxy Note 10 from 2019. Further, the listing also hinted at other specs like 6GB RAM, Android 11 OS. That said, we can expect other features like 4G LTE, AMOLED display, fast charging, and more. Stay tuned to our media channels to get updates for the F62 as and when they arrive.

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LG is reportedly planning to outsource lower-end phone manufacturing to cut costs

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Jed John Ikoba
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Korean company LG Electronics announced on Monday that it had done a reorganization of its mobile phone division to increase efficiency and sales by outsourcing its low to mid-end smartphones, in a direct move analysts to significantly cut costs and compete with its competitors.

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The fortunes of the mobile communications subsidiary of the company have been on a downward spiral for over five years, with operating losses reported for 22 consecutive quarters, and this has led to a new management direction and the choice of Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), a spokeswoman for the company said (via).

LG had said last year that it will expand ODM to its mid-range smartphones from just low-end smartphones. The company will now outsource the design and manufacture of its smartphones, while still maintaining the LG brand name on the products.

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LG has also jettisoned some of its research and production positions and realigned others to fit with its new business model, which may imply redundancy for a segment of the company’s staff. The move is part of plans to rely more on LG’s in-house research and development and production of high-end smartphones, with low and mid-end ones to be produced by ODM.

In 2013 LG was ranked No. 3 in the global smartphone market by Strategy Analytics, seven years later, the company is not even among the top seven OEMs, indicating massive regression in turnover and market share over this period, with Chinese brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo, taking preeminent positions at the top, research firm Counterpoint stated.

Further illuminating the scenario, the research firm states that LG knows it is competing with Chinese competitors, not Apple or Samsung, and it is seeking to add to its lower-end models’ value by using Chinese original design manufacturers, according to Counterpoint analyst, Tom Kang.

Going further, Kang states that even if LG outsources the production of that segment of its products, without the requisite marketing ability, it is bound to come short against Chinese tech firms who have a better marketing strategy.

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Apple is developing a 32-core processor for Macs that may launch next year

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Habeeb Onawole
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Apple launched its M1 chipset recently. The new processor, which replaces Intel’s own chipsets, which have powered Apple computers for years, is also one of the most powerful in a computer. The processor comes with 8 CPU cores but a new report says Apple is working on a much more powerful one that will have up to 32 cores.

Apple M1 Chip

Details of the new processor were first reported by Bloomberg and they say Apple engineers are working on multiple successors to its M1 processor. Some of these processors are expected to launch as early as next year.

Apple’s plan is to phase out completely Intel processors from its products by 2022 and its next-generation chips should help it achieve that goal. Some of these next-gen chips in development have been reported to have as many as 16 performance cores and four efficiency cores! However, it is said that Apple may first launch models with 8 or 12 performance cores depending on fabrication results.

The report says that Apple is also working on more powerful GPU processors and has begun testing 16-core and 32-core versions for its high-end laptops and mid-range desktops. It is also working on GPUs with 64 and 128 cores for its top-end computers. These chips are expected to arrive in late 2021 or even 2022.

Apple’s most powerful Mac Pro can be configured with up to 28 cores, so if it plans to replace the Intel Xeon W chips with its own, it must offer something significantly powerful.

There is a bit of waiting before these chips launch but it has been reported that Apple may announce the first successor to the M1 early next year alongside new MacBooks with MiniLED displays.

Bloomberg adds that news of these new chipsets caused Intel’s shares to drop by 1.7% earlier today.

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