Taiwanese memory and storage manufacturer ADATA Technology has officially entered the green energy logistics market. The company has launched its first commercial electric tricycle specially designed for the logistics industry under the brand “Visodon”.
The electric tricycle comes with a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour. The tricycle also has a maximum range of 100 kilometers on a single battery charge. It can easily reverse with one key and can even a U-turn on a 2.5-meter-wide lane. It is convenient for delivery personnel to quickly shuttle in busy, metropolis while carrying more load.
The core electric motor and controller system of the Visodon electric tricycle are all independently developed and manufactured by ADATA. It is also equipped with ADATA’s self-developed AI intelligent system, it supports safe monitoring of vehicle status, effective control of vehicle location, route planning, management, and delivery of objects.
ADATA Technology is the world’s second-largest memory module factory and SSD. It has more than 500 memory-related international patents. Its main product lines include memory modules, U disks/memory cards, solid-state drives and mobile hard drives, Gaming peripheral products, and industrial solutions.
This year, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the rapid growth of global logistics demand. This has prompted the company to accelerate the pace of launching electric tricycles to solve the problems of efficient transportation in the logistics industry while ensuring the safety of personnel in the distribution chain.
ADATA chairman Chen Libai is reported to have hinted that the company had invested in the research and development of electric vehicles since 5 years ago. He also expressed optimism that electric vehicles with “zero-emission, low noise, and safety” will become the future global development trend.
Apple is reportedly launching new products tomorrow(December 8). And if the latest leaks are true, one of them will be the Apple TV (2020) model. The new device is expected to launch with upgraded SoC, and storage for better streaming.
Credits: Apple
As leaked by LeaksApplePro(via wccftech) on Twitter, the new Apple TV will sport an A12Z Bionic SoC. If you recall, this is the same processor that powers the iPad Pro 2020 model. This new processor would be a significant upgrade over the A10X Fusion SoC on the current model(fifth-gen).
It’s worth noting that earlier reports pointed to an A12X chip which has a GPU core less than the A12Z. But it looks like Apple wants to crank it up a notch with 8-core GPU, and this, along with RAM likely up to 6GB, should ensure a stutter-free experience.
Apple TV: 4K (as I said HD is rip). 64/128 GB. A12Z Releasing on Tuesday. Shipping on Friday. Just a summary of what I said 3 days ago. (Free fitness plus is rip, however I still think it’s coming alongside it). Thank me later.
Moving on, the tipster also says that “HD is rip”. This suggests that Apple could skip the HD variant of the Apple TV and just launch a 4K-streaming model. Additionally, the streaming box should have 64/128GB storage, come bundled with an “Apple Fitness+” subscription. Here, the tipster isn’t sure about Apple bundling a free subscription alongside the box, and hence, let’s wait for the official announcement.
Regarding the design, earlier reports indicate that Apple TV 2020 would look a lot similar to the earlier version. However, the focus will be on the inside. Along with the A12Z, the sixth-generation streaming box is likely to have a cooling solution with a heat sink. Anyway, if the report is true, Apple should announce the product via a press-release(it’s usual trend for internal upgrades) tomorrow and get it ready to ship from Friday(December 11).
This tip also corroborates with early reports that said Apple contacted Apple Care centers to prepare for updated product variants, new prices, etc. Alongside the Apple TV, Apple is rumored to announce AirPods Studio and AirTags.
Vivo’s iQOO brand will also launch a Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone next year. We may even get more than one flagship phone from the manufacturer considering that it announced four phones powered by the Snapdragon 865 this year. The next flagship should arrive as the iQOO 6, and if you want to know what specs it will pack, then you are at the right place.
The Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, revealed on Weibo key details of the next iQOO flagship phone, and based on the info, we may be getting a phone that is not too different from the iQOO 5 Pro.
According to him, the phone will ditch the curved screen of the iQOO 5 Pro for a straight one. This may be a growing trend in the industry next year as more manufacturers may follow Samsung in ditching curved screens.
The iQOO 6 (tentative name) will also pack a slightly bigger battery. The iQOO 5 Pro has a 4000mAh battery capacity, so its successor may come with a capacity that falls between 4100mAh and 4500mAh. Of course, it should support 120W fast wired charging too.
Apart from these changes, the remaining specs are said to be the same as those of the iQOO 5 Pro. This means the phone should come with a 50MP triple rear camera setup, a 16MP selfie cameras, up to 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. We also expect it to come with a new version of its iQOO UI/Origin OS based on Android 11.
The iQOO 6 should launch in the first half of 2021.
The OPPO F17 Pro was the company’s star product for the Diwali festive season in India. In fact, the brand debuted it in the country two months ahead of the festival to boost its popularity and sales. Now, three months later, the smartphone received its first price cut in the country.
OPPO F17 Pro Magic Blue
The OPPO F17 Pro launched in India in early September priced at ₹22,990 for the sole 8GB and 128GB variant. Now, with the ₹1,500 price drop, it can be purchased for ₹21,490 from popular online as well as offline retailers. This piece of information comes from the sources of 91Mobiles.
At this new price, the OPPO F17 Pro will go head to head against the Moto G 5G (₹20,99), which is India’s most affordable 5G smartphone yet. Anyway, since India does not have 5G networks, the former phone could be termed as the better option over the latter as it comes with a finer set of specifications.
Some of the notable specs of the OPPO F17 Pro include a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display with up to 800 nits of peak brightness, MediaTek helio P95 chipset, 4,015mAh battery with support for VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 (30W) fast charging, 7.48mm thickness, and ColorOS 11 based on Android 11.
Cloud gaming is the in-thing now. Some of the popular ones that have launched include Google Stadia, Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, and Amazon Luna. In China, there is also Tencent’s START which launched last year on Windows and macOS. Now, the tech giant is planning to bring the service to TVs.
Tencent announced today that it will officially launch the TV version of its START cloud gaming service on December 12. To start, Tencent will be partnering with TV manufacturers such as TCL, Hisense, Changhong, and Suning’s Biu. Tencent also revealed that it will partner with other major TV manufacturers too.
Tencent partnered with NVIDIA to launch its cloud gaming service last year. The service is partnered by NVIDIA’s GPU technology and provides a similar experience as to what users will get when “playing locally on a gaming rig”. Now that the service is coming to TVs, it means more people will be able to access the service and on a larger screen.
The solution is a win for both companies. NVIDIA already has GeForce Now which is available in Europe and North America, and with START, it has spread its tentacles into the Chinese market.
While Tencent didn’t say how these TVs will get the feature, we want to believe there will be an app for supported models. Some of the games available on the cloud gaming service are NBA 2K Online 2, FIFA Online 4, Biped, QQ Speed, League of Legends, and King of Fighters 14.
Just like Xiaomi, it’s leaks are also racing ahead in the industry. We already know that the company’s announcement of the Mi 11 as the first smartphone with Snapdragon 888 SoC. And, if we recall, Xiaomi and its sister Redmi launched two flagship series(With Snapdragon 865 SoC) in H1 2019. The former had the Mi 10, 10 Pro while the latter had Redmi K30 Pro. Well, it looks like the momentum will repeat again but double in 2021 as per a new tip.
As usual, the latest tip comes from Digital Chat Station, who, on Weibo says that Xiaomi and Redmi will launch two models with Snapdragon 888 SoC each. If each model has two devices, that makes a total of four devices powered by the flagship SoC. This is surprising considering Redmi has kept the Snapdragon’s flagship SoC tightened so far. For instance, the company debuted the K series with K20, K20 Pro in 2019.
However, it restricted the K20 to a mid-range chip and only Pro had Snapdragon 855 SoC. Similarly, the next year it succeeded the series with Redmi K30, K30 Pro, K30 Pro Zoom out of which only the Pro models had the flagship SoC. The Xiaomi Mi series, on the other hand, are premium flagships and do the opposite. The company keeps the basics like build quality, SoC as constant while varying other specs like camera between the models.
Coming back, considering this tip is very early, let’s just put a pin on it for now. Our guess is that he is referring to two different series of models positioned for H1, and H2 of 2021(eg. K40, K50 series). And if the leaker is true, all of them will have the 108MP camera as a standard norm. As of now, all we know is that Xiaomi has confirmed the Mi 11 while Redmi has it’s own flagship probably lined up for Q1 2021.
Besides, the Redmi flagship has not appeared that much in leaks so far. This could be because of the launch being at least two months from now. Anyway, the series is rumored to be called the Redmi K40 as of now. Leaks so far say that the device will have high-refresh-rate displays, with fast charging support.
Asus is offering a great discount on its latest gaming smartphone – Asus Rog Phone 3 in India. The smartphone has received a Rs 2000 off over its actual retail price of Rs 46,000. In addition, the users can also get Rs 1750 Instant Discount on HDFC Bank Credit Card. Upon considering all the discounts, the effective price of the device reduces to Rs 43,249 via Flipkart.
Asus ROG Phone 3 is a gaming smartphone which carries Snapdragon 865+ chipset. It comes in 8GB RAM + 128GB, 12GB RAM + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB storage variants. The smartphone comes with a triple camera module with a 64MP primary camera, a 13MP ultrawide sensor and a 5MP macro lens. There’s a 24MP selfie camera on the front for video calling.
There’s a 6.59-inch AMOLED display coupled with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. It is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 and supports 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. In connectivity, the device comes with Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, WiFi and USB Type C 3.1. There’s a 6000 mAh battery coupled with 30W fast charging. It is available in Black Glare color only. The smartphone comes with different sensor coupled with fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass.
Asus ROG Phone 3 measures 171 x 78 x 9.9 mm in size and 240 grams in size.
The Vivo Y52s that was spotted last week in a China Telecom listing has gone official today in China. After the Vivo Y73s that debuted in October, the Vivo Y52s is the second Dimensity 720 powered phone from the brand. Some of its major highlights include a large screen with a tall aspect ratio, a 48-megapixel dual-camera setup, and a big battery.
Vivo Y52s specifications and features
The Vivo Y52s is equipped with a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a teardrop notch. It supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, a 20.07:9 aspect ratio. The 90Hz refresh rate enabled screen offers a touch sampling rate of 180Hz, DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR10.
The Dimensity 720 is present under the hood of the Vivo Y52s. The SoC is accompanied by 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Both variants have 128GB of UFS 2.1 native storage and it comes with a dedicated microSD card slot. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 18W rapid charging support to keep the lights on.
The rear camera module of the Vivo Y52s has a 48-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth assist sensor. Selfies can be shot using the 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Both front and rear cameras support night scene mode. The rear snappers also support EIS, Full HD slo-mo video shooting, and 4K video recording at 30fps.
The Android 10 OS overlaid with FunTouchOS 10.5 comes preloaded on the Vivo Y52s. It offers security features such as a side-facing fingerprint sensor and face unlock. The smartphone is packed with the usual connectivity features.
Vivo Y52s pricing and availability
The 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions of the Vivo Y52s are priced at 1,598 Yuan (~$244) and 1,798 Yuan (~$275) in China. The phone can be purchased in hues like Coral Sea, Monet, and Titanium Gray. There is no word on the availability of the Y52s outside China.
A few days back, Xiaomi India started teasing a new QLED TV for India. The company has since then teased it multiple times with a #QuantumLeapsAhead tag referring the Quantum Dot display technology. Today, it has confirmed that the TV will debut in the country on December 16.
Xiaomi India took to Twitter to confirm the launch event of the new QLED TV in India. As per the Tweet, the new QLED 4K TV will launch on December 16, at 12 PM in India. Xiaomi has shared a teaser video that shows the design. While the video hints that the TV’s design could be similar to Mi TV 5 Pro from China, Xiaomi’s website hints at new features.
Accordingly, an event page on mi.com is already live. The page also shows a TV design in silhouette with slim bezels on three sides. Let’s see if it sports the aluminum build like TV 5 Pro. Anyway, the teaser says that the TV will have Quantum Dot visuals with features like Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and 4K resolution. Now if we recall, the Mi TV 5 Pro has HDR10+ but it lacks the Dolby Vision feature.
That said, the teaser page also mentions features like Dolby Audio and DTS-HD. For the unware, QLED TV stands for Quantum-Dot Light Emitting Diode. Typically, a QLED TV has an LED backlight, a layer of Quantum Dot film, an LCD matrix, and a color filter. Here, the Quantum dot(QD) uses quantum dots( semiconductor nanocrystals) to produce pure monochromatic red, green, and blue light.
Coming back, the QLED TV will also have the best patch wall according to the website. This suggests that the TV will come with at least the Patchwall 3.4 with a new carousel, user center, Live TVs out of the box. Further, the TV will also have HDMI 2.1, eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel), ALLM(Auto Low Latency Mode), and AV1(AOMedia Video 1), and more. Let’s wait for more teasers in the coming days.
OnePlus released a total of six smartphones this year. Out of this, three are high-end offerings, two budget devices, and a mid-range phone. But the company has only promised three years of software support for only four devices. Now, the brand has also published end of software support dates for three of these four smartphones.
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus kicked off 2020 by launching the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro in April. These handsets were followed by the company’s first-ever mid-range phone – OnePlus Nord in July.
Further, the brand released OnePlus 8T in October as its high-end device for the second of 2020. Then, came the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and OnePlus Nord N100 in November as Oneplus’ first budget handsets.
Now, in December, the company has revealed the end of software support dates for the first three phones on the official ‘OnePlus Security Updates’ page (via PiunikaWeb). Let us take a look at these dates.
OnePlus 8 – April 2023
OnePlus 8 Pro – April 2023
OnePlus Nord – July 2023
As you can see from the above list, the software support for OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and Oneplus Nord will end exactly three years from their launch.
The former two models will be getting three Android updates. They have already received one Android update in the form of OxygenOS 11 (Android 11). On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord is said to get only two Android updates and it is yet to receive any.
Having said that, though OnePlus has not revealed the software support end date for OnePlus 8T, we believe that to happen in October 2023. Because just its siblings, it is also eligible for three years of support.
However, the software support for OnePlus Nord N10 5G and OnePlus N100 is expected to end by November 2022 itself since the brand has only promised two years of support and a single Android update for these handsets.
The OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G is scheduled to go alongside the Reno5 and Reno5 Pro+ 5G in China on Dec. 10. Multiple reports have revealed the entire specifications and render of the Reno5 Pro. A couple of new images have appeared to showcase the design and key features of the Reno5 Pro ahead of its launch.
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The leaked shot of the “About Phone” page of the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G states that it is powered by the Dimensity 1000+ 5G chipset. It has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. The phone is preloaded with ColorOS 111 based Android 11 OS.
The other image shows that the Reno5 Pro 5G will carry support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The images of the phone show that its punch-hole display has curved edges. In the below image, the handset can be seen in Starry Dream and Aurora Blue colors. It is also expected to arrive in Moonlight Night (black) variant.
Previous reports have revealed that the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G will have a front camera of 32-megapixel. The rear side of the phone is expected to feature a quad-camera system featuring a 64-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel secondary lens, and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors. The phone may feature the Sony IMX686 lens as a primary shooter. The handset is backed by a 4,300mAh battery that comes with 65W rapid charging. It is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader.
The China Telecom product library listing that appeared last week had revealed that it will be available in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB of storage. These variants could eb priced at 3,899 Yuan (~$596) and 4,299 Yuan (~$657), respectively.
Xiaomi has already confirmed that it’s Mi 11 will be the first smartphone to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 SoC. The series reportedly includes Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro and is rumored to launch later this month. Usually, as we get closer to the launch of a new device, leaks start appearing from all corners. That is the case for Mi 11 too as a new report says that the standard edition has got network certification in China.
Xiaomi Mi 11 render by Benjamin Geskin
According to the report, a device with model number M2011K2C has got 5G certification in China. As you can see below, the device in question gets certified for 4G, 5G, GSM, and WLAN. The report says that this belongs to the Mi 11 Standard Edition. Now, if we recall, a device with similar model number M2012K11C appeared on Geekbench. This was believed to be one of the Mi 11 series devices with the flagship SoC.
Anyway, it’s a no-brainer that both the devices will support the latest 5G connectivity. Besides, the entire specs of the Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro has already been leaked. Accordingly, both the devices will share similar specs with a few differences in Camera, charging, and of course, Price. A new leak also sheds light on the 11 Pro allegedly featuring a different camera layout than the non-Pro.
Precisely, a concept render on Mi 11 Standard edition shows that the device will have a four-curved design and horizontally stacked triple-cameras. It will likely feature a S-AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Quad HD+ resolution. For rear cameras, leaks say that the device will include a 108MP sensor, 13MP ultrawide, and 5MP Macro lens. Upfront, a 20MP is expected to be the selfie shooter.
While the Mi 11 is rumored to have a 4,780mAh battery, a new leak shows that the device will have a dual-cell battery to aid fast-charging. The 3C certification shows that both the batteries are 2,845mAh and 2,390mAh hinting at a typical value of around 4,900mAh. That said, we can expect other specifications like LPDDR5 RAM(at least 8GB), UFS 3.1(at least 128GB) storage, in-display fingerprint sensor, and more.
The Mi 11 will likely support 55W charging out of the box and charge the entire battery in 35 minutes. Rumored to be priced around 4,499($686), the device looks quite an upgrade from the predecessor, the Mi 10.
2020 isn’t over yet but it already feels like a new year as smartphone companies have announced plans for the next iteration of flagship devices. That is, the plans to bring a flagship with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC next year. The race has begun and hence, let’s look at the list of contenders for the “flagship of the year with Snapdragon 888 processor”.
Credit: Qualcomm; partners of Snapdragon 888
As always, we have got Chinese companies spearheading the list. In fact, Qualcomm itself has named the SoC based on the ‘888’ sentiment of China. This shows how much the American MNC values the Chinese vendors. Anyway, the list includes brands like Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, OnePlus, Motorola, iQOO, realme, Red Magic, Nubia, ZTE, Redmi.
Xiaomi(Mi 11), Redmi(K40?)
First off, as reported earlier, Lei Jun confirmed that Xiaomi Mi 11 will be the first flagship to launch with Snapdragon 888 SoC. The lineup will probably include Mi 11, and Mi 11 Pro. A leak of specifications shows that the devices will have an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 20MP selfie shooter, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, in-display fingerprint sensor, and face unlock, RAM likely from 8GB, and storage starting at 128GB as common. However, the devices will differ in Camera, Battery, charging, and Price.
The Mi 11 will have a 4,780mAh battery, 50W wired, and 30W wireless charging, triple-camera with 108MP sensor, 13MP ultrawide, and 5MP Macro lens. The Mi 11 Pro will have a lesser 4,500mAh battery, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, triple-camera with 48MP OmniVision OV48C sensor, 20MP ultra-wide, 12MP Telephoto(2x-Optical). They are rumored to be announced this month at 4,499($686), and 5,499yuan($838) respectively.
In addition to Xiaomi, Redmi also announced that it will launch the first batch of devices with Snapdragon 888 SoC. In our guess, it could be the K40 series of devices. And with leaks surrounding them already, we don’t think it would take that long. The Redmi K40 is likely to host a 120Hz OLED display, and fast charging tech(maybe 50W wired).
Nubia(Red Magic 6, Z), ZTE(Axon 30)
Nubia(independent entity since 2015) and its ex-affiliate ZTE brands also confirmed that they will launch flagships with Snapdragon 888 SoC next year. Among this, the Red Magic 6 series will be the first gaming smartphone to launch with the SoC. Considering the March launch window of Red Magic 5, we can expect the next iteration to launch around the same time.
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ZTE Axon 30 Snapdragon 888
Nubia Z Snapdragon 888
Nubia Red Magic 6 SD888
That said, Nubia also announced the Nubia Z, a new series with the flagship SoC. ZTE, on the other hand, confirmed that it is bringing the ZTE Axon 30 with a Snapdragon 888 version. If we recall, the company recently teased the camera features of Axon 30 that is probably coming very soon.
OPPO (Find X3)
OPPO announced the OPPO Find X3 at the INNO DAY 2020 back in November. Later, as Qualcomm announced the new SoC, the company confirmed that the “Find X series will bring an unparalleled new experience to users worldwide”. The device is coming in Q1 2021 and since the Find X3 is already announced, it is safe to assume that Find X3 will host the Snapdragon 888 SoC.
Called the “Full-Path color management system”, the device will support DCI-P3 wide color gamut. And native 10-bit color depth across “capture, storage, and display” to offer accurate colors. Additionally, it will have a JNCD≤0.4, 10-bit HEIF capture & storage, a Sony IMX7xx sensor, and more. Let’s wait for more details.
Anyway, as per the info we have, the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro will have a slightly different design with and without curved displays, respectively. They will likely have an AMOLED 120Hz display(6.72-inch on 9 Pro, 6.65-inch on OnePlus 9), run the latest OxygenOS 11, have faster charging(at least 65W Warp Charge). Regarding the camera, the OnePlus 9 could also have a dual 48MP lens(primary, ultra-wide) on the back. Let’s wait for more leaks in the coming days.
realme (RACE)
realme, one of the fastest-growing brands in the world, announced a Snapdragon 888 flagship codenamed ‘RACE’. Assuming the company’s last realme X50 flagship launched around February, we can expect the same with the ‘RACE’.
Anyway, the device, as confirmed by the company will probably adopt the ‘ACE’ series that was allegedly handed over to the company by OPPO. To corroborate this, a realme device similar to OPPO Ace2 surfaced online recently. According to the leak, the device, having model number RMX2202, will have 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, run realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.
Vivo (V2056A), iQOO
After the confirmation of launching ‘mobile products’ with Snapdragon 888 SoC officially, a Vivo device hit the Geekbench listing recently. Being a first, the device has a model number V2056A and the benchmark shows 11.06GB(~Typical 12GB) RAM, Android 11 OS(could be OriginOS). While the listing doesn’t give away any other info, we feel that the Vivo would bring the SoC on its next NEX flagship.
This is because the company’s COO Hu Boshan, in a video released on Qualcomm event page, talks about Vivo, and its sub-brand iQOO flagships. He mentions that the company launches NEX, X, S, and iQOO’s performance series of devices with flagship SoC. And will continue to do so with Snapdragon 888.
This strongly suggests that the Snapdragon 888 device could be NEX 4 and iQOO number series(maybe 7). That’s considering the next Vivo X60 is already tipped to launch with Exynos 1080 SoC.
Motorola Moto G series
Lenovo-owned Motorola surprised everyone by announcing a Snapdragon 8xx series-powered “G series” device for 2021. The company says since it’s the 10th anniversary of the Moto G family, it would like to crank it up a notch with the flagship SoC. While the 8xx could be anything, we can safely assume that it will at least be a Snapdragon 865/888 considering the announcement was at the event.
Motorola also announced a few upcoming Android 11 features like the Video calling using an “ultra-wide lens”, “desktop mode” for gaming, media, productivity. The Media launcher mode will be a separate interface after hooking the device to a TV, Monitor for streaming Apps, Games, Content.
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LG
LG executive Matthew Crowley confirmed that LG devices will leverage the Snapdragon 888 SoC in 2021. Reminding us of the first 5G in the USA, V50 ThinQ 5G, and LG’s first-swivel LG Wing 5G, the company said it would continue to work with Qualcomm and take advantage of the flagship processors.
Asus
Asus’ GM Brian Chen says the next ROG phone would make use of the flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC in 2021. He says the company would tap into the ultra-fast 5G, performance, and graphics performance of the Qualcomm SoC to make the device a gamer’s delight. However, considering the ROG Phone 3 launched back in July 2020, we aren’t sure if the brand would be so quick to bring the successor.
Black Shark
Luo Yuzhou of Black Shark Tech says that the company will launch the first batch of Black Shark products equipped with Snapdragon 888 in Q1 2021. He says, just like the Black Shark 3, that emphasized on the Snapdragon 865 5G to become the first 5G gaming phone, future products will make use of the faster AI, 5G, and performance of the latest processor.
Sadly, just like 2019, biggies like Samsung, Google, and Sony are missing at the event. In addition to these companies, brands like SHARP, MEIZU have also announced their partnership with Qualcomm. So things are bound to get interesting in the coming months.
Stay tuned and follow our social media to get all the updates on time!
The Vivo Y51 is the latest mid-range phone to debut in India. A few months back, the Chinese manufacturer launched the Vivo Y51 smartphone in Pakistan. However, the Y51 that has landed in India is a different device.
Vivo Y51 pricing and availability
The Vivo Y51 is now available for purchase in India with a price tag of Rs 17,990 (~$243). The phone comes in two color variants like Titanium Sapphire and Crystal Symphony. The phone comes with a couple of offers like Home Credit’s zero down payment offer, Baja Finserv EMI offers that allow users to buy a Vivo phone by paying Rs 101, ad Jio benefits worth Rs 7,000 (~$95).
A 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel with a dewdrop notch can be found on the Vivo Y51. The tall aspect ratio screen supports a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The Snapdragon 662 is present under the hood of the Vivo Y51. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. The phone offers users native storage of 128 GB and it carries support for an external storage slot.
A 16-megapixel selfie camera is available with the Aura Screen filter feature for shooting better selfies in low-light conditions. The rear camera setup borrows its design from Vivo X50 and V20 series. It comprises of the main camera of 48-megapixel, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor for adding depth effects.
The FunTouch OS 11 based Android 11 comes preinstalled on the Vivo Y51. The smartphone offers other specs such as dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, a side-facing fingerprint reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Its dimensions are 163.86 x 75.32 x 8.38mm and it weighs 188 grams.
Xiaomi was one of the few companies part of the official Android 11 Beta program. The world’s third-largest smartphone maker enrolled four devices namely Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Redmi K30 Pro POCO F2 Pro for this initiative. Hence, these four handsets were also the first to receive MIUI 12 beta builds based on Android 11. Now, finally, the firm has started rolling out Android 11 stable update to these four phones.
The Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro are the 2020 flagship smartphones of Xiaomi. Similarly, Redmi K30 Pro is the flagship device from Redmi this year. The same phone is also sold as POCO F2 Pro in global markets as POCO’s best handset of 2020.
Therefore, it makes sense for these devices to get the Android 11 stable update first. But interestingly, the update is also live for the Indian version of Redmi Note 9 Pro, which is sold as Redmi Note 9S in other global markets.
That said, talking about the builds, Xiaomi finished the Android 11 stable rollout for Mi 10 in its home country China in the month of November itself. However, the builds for Mi 10 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro are still in the Stable Beta phase.
Talking about the international variants of these smartphones, Xiaomi has only completed the rollout for the Mi 10 Pro Global version. Whereas, builds released for all other regions are still in the Stable Beta phase.
In simpler words, the official Android 11 update for these phones is theoretically available worldwide. But it has been released only for select users. If these early adopters don’t face any major issues, the update will be soon rolled out to more users in the coming days.
Lenovo is all set to launch the Lenovo K12 smartphone in China on Dec. 9. It is speculated that the company launch multiple Lenovo branded phones at the event. Recent reports have revealed that the new Lemon phones will be a rebranded versions of the Moto G and E series phones that were recently announced in markets outside of China. Today, one of the Lemon phones with model number XT2091-7 was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking platform (via).
The XT2091-7 phone was recently seen at TENAA with a few specs and images, which suggested that it could be a rebranded version of the Moto G9 Power. This device is speculated to arrive as the Lenovo K12 Pro (or Lenovo Lemon K12 Pro) in China. The handset was also spotted at the FCC certification platform in the recent past and it now it has paid a visit to Geekbench with Snapdragon 662 chipset and 4 GB of RAM.
The XT2091-7 is loaded with Android 10 OS. In the single-core test, the handset scored 1520 points and it recorded a score of 5674 in the multi-core test. Previous reports have revealed that it has a square-shaped camera module, a rear-facing fingerprint reader, and a punch-hole display.
The Lenovo K12 Pro is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.8-inch IPS LCD HD+ display, a 6,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support, a 16-megapixel selfie camera, a triple camera system with a 64-megapixel main lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
Recent reports have revealed that the Moto G9 Play could be rebadged as the Lenovo K12 in the homeland. The Moto E7 Plus is also expected to arrive as a rebranded Lemon series phone.
In late September, alongside the Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4 budget smartphones, HMD Global also announced a new pair of truly wireless earphones and a portable wireless speaker. These earphones called Nokia Power Earbuds Lite aka Nokia BH-405 have now launched in China for almost half the international price.
Nokia Power Earbuds Lite (Nokia BH-405) Specifications and Features
As the name suggests, the new Nokia BH-405 TWS is a toned-down version of the original Power Earbuds from last year. The buds feature 6mm graphene drivers and connect to devices via Bluetooth 5.0 but only support AAC codec. Anyway, as an added bonus, they are IPX7 water-resistant, and therefore, users need not worry about sweat and rain.
Further, the biggest highlight of this product is its battery life as the company claims it to run for up to 35 hours. That’s because the charging case comes with a 600mAh battery. Hence, the case can fill up the buds for up to five times adding 30 hours of extra playback time, in addition to 5 hours that users can get from the battery of the buds themselves.
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This case measures 68 x 36 x 31mm in dimensions and charges via USB Type-C port, whereas the buds with touch gesture control measure 25 x 23 x 23.8mm. Lastly, the product as a whole weighs 48.4 g and comes in three colors namely Charcoal, Fjord, and Snow
Nokia Power Earbuds Lite (Nokia BH-405) Pricing and Availability
The Nokia Power Earbuds Lite (Nokia BH-405) is priced at ¥299 in China. On the other hand, it costs €59.99 in Europe. In other words, these new pair of truly wireless earphones are 37% cheaper in China.
In the ongoing trade war between the United States and China, several companies have already bowed down to the pressure from the U.S. to ban Huawei from their 5G infrastructure development. Now, it seems that Korea could be added to the list soon.
As per a report coming from Korea, a U.S. Congress committee has submitted a new bill that urges Pentagon to consider mobile security risks posed by the Chinese tech companies when it deploys troops and weapons overseas.
The bill named the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, has been approved by the Senate Armed Services Committees and will soon be put on the vote. If passed, it could be used to force host countries to ban Huawei or other companies that the United States deems as a security risk.
Given that Korea heavily relies on heavily armed U.S. troops for its defense, it could be forced to ban Huawei. This is because LG UPlus, one of the mobile network operator in Korea, is using 5G equipment from Huawei.
LG Uplus has been using Huawei equipment in its network since 2013, which now accounts for over 30 percent of its total infrastructure. While the U.S. government has asked LG Uplus to stop using equipment from the Chinese giant but the company maintains that it’s impossible to do so given the costs involved.
However, the company has said that it is using Ericsson’s equipment in Pyeongtaek and Uijeongbu, where U.S. military bases are located, and their vicinities. On the other hand, Korea says that it is up to the network operator to determine which equipment to use.
As the chip supplies for some electronic components in cars have been impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, China’s overall auto production could be interrupted, said Volkswagen AG — the biggest foreign carmaker in China.
China, which is the world’s biggest auto market, relies heavily on imported chipsets for electronic parts such as control units and stability programs. In a statement to Reuters, Volkswagen said that it is monitoring the situation and has been coordinating with the headquarters and suppliers for countermeasures.
On the other hand, BYD Auto has also confirmed a shortage of some semiconductor-related products in the automotive industry but added that the company has not been affected as it was prepared for the same in advance.
Apart from that, Xiaopeng Motors has also stated that it remains unaffected by the chipset shortage and the production and operation are going on normally. The report coming from China indicates that FAW Volkswagen and SAIC Volkswagen are the companies that had to halt production as they faced difficulties in sourcing chips.
Interestingly, BYD Auto also stated that the company has a complete industrial chain in terms of batteries for electric vehicles, chipsets, and more to become self-sufficient. However, it added that there’s still a balance of external supply.
China has been increasing its efforts to boost domestic chipset manufacturing because of the recent sanctions on Huawei by the United States. In line with that, there’s a chipset factory being set up in Wuhan for about $20 billion while Huawei has also completed the construction of its first chip manufacturing facility in China.
In October, Realme announced the Realme Q2 series of smartphones in China. As the name goes, the Realme Q2 Pro is the most powerful device in the series. It had arrived in two color options such as Rainbow gradient color and Light Tide Gray. Today, the company announced the arrival of two new color variants for the Q2 Pro.
As can be seen in the poster, the Realme Q2 Pro 5G will be available in two new colors such as Fantasy White and Fantasy Blue from Dec. 12. The company also confirmed that the 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant of the Realme Q2 Pro will be available with reduced pricing of 1,499 Yuan (~$229). At launch, it was priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$244).
The Realme Q2 Pro has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display is integrated with a fingerprint reader. The Realme UI based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the smartphone.
The MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset fuels the Realme Q2 Pro along with 8 GB of RAM. The phone is available in China in storage choices like 128 GB and 256 GB. It lacks a microSD card slot.
The Q2 Pro is backed by a 4,300mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging The phone has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel and its rear-mounted camera module comprises a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
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