Smartwatch has become an ideal accessory for everyone these days, more so for the hands-free use that they offer. So, as the Black Friday festivities are already in full swing, Fobase decided to offer an irresistible deal on Fobase Air Pro Smartwatch. This watch can currently be purchased for just $29.28 on Aliexpress by adding the coupon- AIRPRO7OFF. Being a sports watch, this unit offers durability, health monitoring, and 24 sports modes.
Fobase Air Pro boasts a 1.54-inch TFT screen having a 240 x 240p resolution to offer enhanced readability. It functions on an RK8762C CPU to enable lag-free use. This smartwatch allows the user to track their daily calories, steps, and progress of various exercises like skipping, outdoor running, table tennis, and badminton through its sports mode. And to further keep a health check, it features sensors for monitoring heart, blood pressure, blood oxygen, and sleep.
Fobase Air Pro is durable and has a metallic body with a 7H toughened glass lens to withstand accidental bumps and drops. Enhanced with an IP67 rating, this smartwatch can also resist water and dust damage. This Fobase smartwatch supports Bluetooth 5.0 and has a 200mAh battery. Other functions include camera control, sedentary reminders, weather forecast, smartphone notifications and much more.
Currently, Fobase Air Pro smartwatch is up for sale on Aliexpress and can be purchased at a discounted rate of just $29.28by adding the code -AIRPRO7OFF. With a variety of colors to select from, this piece offers one for everyone. So hurry, before the stock runs out.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 9 Series in China yesterday. The lineup has two 5G devices- Redmi Note9 5G, Note9 Pro 5G, and a Note9 4G version. Today, a teardown of the entire series by popular AIO Technology shows the difference between the devices. And as teased by Lei Jun earlier, the devices bring improvements in performance, battery, camera, and more.
Rear Shell, Display
As reported by SeekDevice(via GSMArena), the teardown begins by taking off the back covers. As per the reports, both 4G and 5G version of Redmi Note 9 series has plastic shell. And, the 5G version is made to look like AG glass. However, the Note 9 Pro 5G reportedly has a real AG(Anti-Glare)Glass cover.
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Rear Shell
Display
Talking about the display, we already know that the entire series uses LCD displays. The teardown additionally reveals that all of them are made by TCL CSOT, and have the connecting interface fused to the back of the display. Moving on, the rear shell of 4G and 5G Redmi Note 9 have fingerprint sensors, and antennas attached to them. The 5G version has more antenna contact points which is obvious.
Processor, Cooling
The top cover of the Note 9 series covers the Processor and Camera modules. Among this, the NFC on the Note9 Pro 5G is integrated into the top cover. Beneath it are the SoC along with memory and other components. The 3.5mm audio jack on the 4G version is sorted to the board while others have it integrated. Additionally, all the devices have Infrared sensors(IR blaster) sorted to the board.
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Note 9 Series SoC
Copper Foil, Metal Covers
Copper Tube on Redmi Note9 Pro 5G
Besides, the processors are covered with metal cover, copper foils, and a thermal paste beneath the surface. Removing them reveals the CPU, memory(UFS 2.2, DDR4 RAM). Talking about the cooling, Note9 4G has a heat dissipation film attached to the rear panel but the 5G versions have it on the fuselage(body). While the mid-frame of the devices have more heat dissipation film, the Note9 Pro 5G has a copper tube running in the mid-frame for extra cooling.
The camera modules on the 4G and 5G devices are different. The Note9 4G has a rectangle layout and is it at the far left while two 5G devices have a circular layout at the center. Interestingly, the Note9 Pro 5G has an additional protection cover and three more screws to hold the arrangement. The flash on 4G version is fused to the back cover. But the 5G version has it on the layout and the 5G Pro version has it sorted to the board.
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Top Covers of Note 9 Series
Camera Module
The cameras themselves are reportedly similar in the 4G and 5G base version with the difference being a depth of field(2MP depth) and macro lens(2MP Macro) on the former and latter. The Redmi Note9 Pro layout has the biggest 108MP HM2 module and auxiliary sensors.
Battery, and other parts
Removing the big ribbon cable that separates the bottom and upper part reveals the battery. All of them are protected by adhesives. As we all know the batteries on 4G, and two 5G versions are 6,000, 5,000, and 4,820mAh respectively.
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Battery
Bottom Part
Vibration Motor
The bottom part is also protected by a cover. Removing it reveals the USB-C, Speaker, vibrator, and 3.5mm jack on the 5G versions. The report says the speaker and vibration motor are similar across the models but the 5G versions have a Z-Axis linear motor.
Razer has launched a new gamepad dubbed Razer Phantom Wolverine V2, which is said to be specially built for Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and S game console. The gamepad is designed in such a way that can bring higher accuracy and game control. The gamepad carries a price tag of 899 yuan (~$136) and is presently available on Razer’s online shop.
The Phantom Wolverine V2 adopts an ergonomic L-shaped grip design with a non-slip rubber grip groove for a comfortable grip while ensuring that players can switch buttons sharply and accurately. The handle also uses a wired connection design to ensure a timely response.
The gamepad handle uses Razer‘s mechanical tactile action keys and arrow keys to bring a soft touch and quick response to triggering. The front of the handle is also equipped with 2 multi-function buttons, which can be remapped through the driver. The bottom of the handle is also equipped with two slide lock buttons, which can activate the “sensitive trigger” mode and shorten the keystroke of the two main trigger buttons.
In addition, the Phantom Wolverine V2 is also equipped with a 3.5mm audio interface at the bottom of the handle, which can be directly connected to headphones. Through the Razer XBox handle configuration expert, you can remap the multi-function buttons and trigger buttons, adjust the sensitivity slider, and other operations, which is more customizable.
A few hours ago, we reported on the FCC listing of a new realme Smartphone with model number RMX3063. The device along with another model RMX3061 has already got India’s BIS certification suggesting that it might launch soon in the country.
As tipped by Mukul Sharma, both the RMX3061 and RMX3063 are listed on India’s BIS(Bureau of Indian Standards) website. Previously, these two devices have already received the EEC certification. That said, if you look at the rear design of RMX3063 from the FCC listing, it doesn’t have a cutout for a fingerprint sensor.
Also, the camera layout seems to have only three sensors and an LED flash. And the design is familiar from the earlier budget series like realme C12, C15, and realme Q2i from China. Weirdly enough, the bottom left of the device also seems to have a cutout for what could be a speaker.
All this together with specs such as a 5,000mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n(only 2.4GHz), no 5G support clearly indicates that the realme RMX3063 is a budget series device. While we aren’t able to arrive at a firm guess, we think that it will mostly belong to the C series of realme smartphones. However, realme hasn’t confirmed anything yet regarding RMX3063 or RMX3061, and hence, take this with a pinch of salt.
realme is already on course to launch the X7 series in India and democratize 5G in the country. The device could arrive as soon as January 2021 and if this happens as planned, the RMX3063 might follow suit as a model under the C series. That being said, the RMX3061 is a mystery. However, we do know that both the devices are aimed Globally as they have already been certified by Europe’s EEC, Indonesia’s TKDN, America’s FCC certifications.
Let’s wait for more info as we get closer to the launch. In the meantime, do let us know your guesses on what could the device be in the comments below.
Dere – a popular laptop brand is offering some exciting deals on its laptops. Dere R9 Pro featuring a 15.6-inch display is already on sale for the price of $316.99. It is available in different colors and storage configurations. The interested users can head over to AliExpress to seal the deal at a super affordable price.
Dere R9 Pro comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display having 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. The narrower 5nm bezels make the device look nifty and more portable. It comes powered by an Intel Gemini Lake J4115 processor with a clocking speed of 2.3GHz. It is coupled with 8/12GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. The laptop provides a large keyboard and touchpad for easy accurate and easy typing.
The Dere R9 Pro is about 8mm in thickness and weighs 1.5kg. It provides quite an amazing battery backup of around 8 hours with a 5000 mAh battery. It can be your daily use laptop which can perform some extensive usage tasks easily. The device ships with WiFi 2.4GHz and Bluetooth support.
Rubberized paint, large keyboard, and touchpad provides a premium look and feel. It brings a 1x Mini HDMI port, 1x power port, 1x Ethernet port, a 3.5mm audio jack, 2x USB 3.0, and 1x TF Card slot.
If you’re looking to buy a new affordable laptop, then Dere R9 Pro with 12GB RAM + 256 SSD storage can be yours for the price of $316. It is available in Red, Silver, White and Black color options. The sale is already live and will end at 23:59 PT.
Telecom operators in the UK could now face severe fines after a new law was announced by the Parliament earlier this week. Under the new law, telecos could be fined 10 percent of their revenues for using telecommunications equipment from Huawei.
The new proposed Telecommunications Security Bill was designed to improve the security in the country’s 5G networking and full fiber infrastructure. As per a CNBCreport, the new bill will have telecom carriers ensure that the equipment and software being used at their mast sites and telephone exchanges will have to meet a certain standard. According to the UK Department of Culture, Media, and Sport, “This will be a significant step to protect the U.K. from hostile cyber activity by state actors or criminals. Over the past two years the government has attributed a range of cyber attacks to Russia and China, as well as North Korea and Iranian actors.”
If the bill is approved, the government will be able plan fines on telecom operators that can have them pay 10 percent of turnover or 100,000 Pounds (roughly 133,000 US Dollars) a day if they fail to comply with the new regulations. Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden further added that the bill “will give the U.K. one of the toughest telecoms security regimes in the world and allow us to take the action necessary to protect our networks.”
Alongside the Redmi Note 9, the company unveiled the Redmi Watch after several leaks and rumors. The new wearable device carries a square display and various other applaudable features at an affordable price. It is currently available in China, but global users can pre-order it from Giztop at the price of $59.00. However, Redmi Watch is currently available only in Black Color.
Redmi Watch comes with a 1.4-inch square colorful display having 323PPI pixel density. The display offers a sharp and crisp experience with its beautiful dials. It supports 24-hour heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, breathing training, sedentary reminder, and several features. The smartwatch can be your good companion while performing sports activities. It can easily track up to 7 activities ranging from cycling, walking, swinging to other free activities.
The 5ATM waterproof watch houses a 230 mAh battery that can sustain 7 days upon a single full charge. In connectivity, there’s support for Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and built-in Xiao AI voice assistant.
Giztop is providing global shipping for buyers across the world. Interested buyers can grab the Redmi Watch at a super-affordable price of $59.
Samsung Electronics has seen a successful third quarter this year, with the company recording its highest smartphone profit share in the global market in six years, beating other major brands as well in certain regions.
The South Korean tech giant has beaten Apple in the US and Xiaomi in the Indian market. Furthermore, the company has even manged to narrow the gap with the Cupertino based giant in terms of smartphone profit share. In Q3 2020, Samsung achieved a profit share of 32.6 percent, which is significantly up from 18.8 percent from back in 2019. This also marks its highest profit share in over six years, since it saw a 37.9 percent profit share back in Q2 2014.
Notably, Apple still remains the world’s most profitable smartphone brand with a 60.5 percent profit share. Although, this figure is down from 66.9 percent from last year. The company saw a fall in operating margins with the release of the new iPhone 12 series. On the other hand, Samsung noted a growth in operating margin, rising from 11 percent in Q3 2019 to 14 percent in the same quarter this year, as per a SamMobilereport based on Strategy Analytical research.
Similarly, Samsung Electronics’ global smartphone revenue share was 22.6 percent, while Apple had a revenue share of 29.5 percent during the same period. Although, the former’s overall market share was higher, coming in at 21.9 percent. This is higher than the market share of Chinese tech giants like Huawei, with 14.1 percent, and 12.7 percent market share of Xiaomi. Apple slipped down to fourth position during the third quarter of this year, having a market share of just 11.9 percent.
HTC was a known smartphone maker just a few years ago, but has since barely launched in new devices in recent times. But now, it seems like the company is diversifying to other products as well, with live images of its new truly wireless earbuds being spotted on NCC certification.
The HTC TWS earbuds were spotted earlier today (27th November 2020) by MySmartPrice on the official NCC certification website. This listing also revealed live images which gives us a first look of the new hearables products. As per the certification, the device carries the model number HTC TWS1, although, the actual name is still at large. Through the listing it is also revealed that the product will arrive with a 400mAh charging case and will support Bluetooth 5.0 and can be charged with a 5W charging capacity through a USB Type C port.
Looking at the live images on the website, it is also showcased that the HTC TWS earbuds will arrive in at least two color variants, namely White and Black. Speaking about the design, the earbuds carry a rather simple aesthetic, and even resemble the Mi Airdots to a certain degree but with a rounded square shaped charging case. These earbuds also sport a matte finish and will be bundled with a charging cable within the box. Unfortunately, apart from this, no further details or information about the product was divulged on the website.
In other words, the pricing of the product or its name is unknown at the moment. Other possible feature like ANC (active noise cancellation) and more are also not mentioned in the listing. Furthermore, there is no particular launch date known for these earbuds either. So stay tuned for more updates as more information is expected to surface soon and we will be covering the new information as well.
While the specifications and images of the Tecno Pova smartphone were revealed last month, it was made official yesterday. A landing page for the Tecno Pova has appeared on Flipkart, an Indian retailer site. The listing confirms that the smartphone will be announced in India on Dec. 4. Except for Tecno Pova’s price in India, all the details on its specifications are already known since it has already gone official in other markets such as Nigeria and the Philippines.
Tecno Pova specifications and features
The Tecno Pova comes with a massive 6.8-inch display that supports an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 20.5:9. It draws power from the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset and 6 GB of RAM.
The phone comes in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. For additional storage, the device has a microSD card slot. The HiOS 7 based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the smartphone.
The Tecno Pova smartphone has an 8-megapixel camera housed in the display notch for capturing selfie shots. The rectangle-shaped camera module on its back has a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the backside of the smartphone.
The Tecno Pova has a huge battery of 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. On the connectivity front, the phone comes with features like dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The handset measures 171.23 x 77.57 x 9.4mm and it has a textured rear.
For those unaware, the GTS 2 Mini is a smaller version of the GTS 2 that was released in China. Huang Wang, Huami CEO, shared a short video, which showcased the design of the smartwatch and also added that the new wearable will be lighter, thinner, more refined, smaller and is targeted at youth, especially for female customers. The teaser video also showcased the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini’s curved screen, which is likely an AMOLED screen, that is surrounded by what appears to be a metal casing. Notably, the wearable was recently spotted on FCC, so an imminent launch was expected.
On the side, a single button can be observed on the right side. Furthermore, the design reveals also showcased the color variants of the new smartwatch, which includes Black, Green, and Pink, paired with matching straps. The device also supports 5 ATM (up to 50 meters) of water resistance, and heart rate sensor. It is currently unknown if the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini would also sport a blood oxygen monitoring system, which is found on its larger sibling, the Amazfit GTS 2.
Although, the device will arrive with the PAI health assessment systzfitem, with support for multiple sports and different activity modes along with a customization through various watch faces. Unfortunately, finer details regarding the wearable and its pricing is still unknown at the moment. So stick around as we will be covering the launch event that should cover every information about the product.
ZTE has silently unveiled a new smartwatch called ZTE Watch Live. It is a budget-friendly smartwatch that offers some attractive features like a square-shaped display, 21-day long-lasting battery life, all-day heart rate monitoring, 12 sports modes, and IP68 rating.
ZTE Watch Live specifications and features
The ZTE Watch Live smartwatch is equipped with a 1.3-inch touchscreen TFT display that offers 240 x 240 pixels. Users can customize its appearance by using different watch faces. The smartwatch promises a battery life of around 14 to 21 days on a single charge. It comes with support for magnetic wire charging. The exact size of its battery is not mentioned in the official listing.
ZTE Watch Live
When it comes to fitness, the ZTE Watch Live comes with support for 24-hour heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen saturation tracker, and sleep tracking. It can be used to track 12 kinds of sports activities like walking, running, skipping, skiing, swimming, cycling, and more.
Once paired with a smartphone through Bluetooth 4.2, the Watch Lite can be used to check notifications like incoming calls, reminders, messages, and so on in real-time. It supports other functions like the weather forecast, remote camera, music control, find my phone, and sedentary reminder.
The ZTE Watch Live measures 40.6 x 34.6 x 10.8 and it weighs only 35.7 grams. It is an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant device. It has a skin-friendly wristband that is made from silica gel.
ZTE Watch Live pricing and availability
The ZTE Watch Live carries a pricing of 229 Yuan (~$35) in China. The pre-sale of the smartwatch has started, and its shipping will start on Dec. 3. There is no word on the availability of the ZTE Watch Live outside of China.
Sources from with the Apple supply chain have revealed that the company is planning on making its own mmWave 5G modem for its next iPhone series, which might even be ready to be used on the 2021 iPad Pro.
For those unaware, Apple is rumored to launch new OLED iPad Pro models in the second half of next year. Furthermore, the new iPads are also expected to feature support for 5G networking, and a new report suggests that the Cupertino based giant will be using its own 5G modem for the new iPad Pro. A 5G iPad Pro has been rumored for a while now but the Coronavirus pandemic had reportedly push the launch date back by a year. And now, new reports suggests that the 2021 iPad Pros will feature 5G modem, which has been developed in house.
Notably, the supply chain is also expecting to see an increase in demand for 5G mmWave Antenna in Package (AiP) modules, after the launch of the iPhone 12 series, as per an AppleInsiderreport. Apple is even planning on developing its own 5G mmWave AiP. Rumors had also pointed at the company replacing the Qualcomm 5G modems for its own for the iPhone 13 series. Although, Apple might be extending its development to also include its own 5G modem in the 2021 iPad Pro. However, this goes against a previous report from ours that stated that the company would continue to use Qualcomm’s 5G modem till 2024.
Apple iPad Pro 2020
The company could be working on its own RF-FEM (RF front end module) as part of that process. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report and we don’t have any official confirmation apart from sources from within the supply chain. While the reports might have arrived from known sources, it is still too early to rely on such reports as concrete evidences. So stay tuned for more updates.
Last week, OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 8 series. The latest public beta release bumped up the security patch level to November 2020 and brought a host of fixes and optimizations. Now, the company has started seeding a new stable update to these devices with build number OxygenOS 11.0.2.2.
OnePlus has been updating the software on its portfolio of smartphones with November 2020 security patch for the past few days. The OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro are the latest phones to get it.
The new stable release comes with the following build numbers in different regions.
The update brings fixes for the expanded screenshot feature, app cache deletion, screen flash while using the fingerprint sensor, horizon light function, NFC, parallel apps, Warp Charge 30 Wireless, an issue with app installation from the Google Play store, and network interruption.
It also optimizes experience with split-screen apps, system power consumption, and battery life. Additionally, the new build also improves the stability of communication functions.
OnePlus 8/8 Pro OxygenOS 11.0.2.2 Official Changelog
System
Optimized the experience with a split-screen of apps
Further optimized system power consumption and increase battery life
Fixed the small probability issue that expanded screenshot may stop working
Fixed the issue that cache is not deleted after uninstalling apps
Fixed the issue that the screen may flash when using fingerprint unlock
Fixed the issue that Horizon light is not activated normally
Fixed the small probability issue that NFC can not be turned on
Fixed the small probability issue that Parallel Apps can not be turned on
Fixed the small probability issue that the fan of the Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger may not work
Fixed the issue that Play Store could not install the app
Updated Android security patch to 2020.11
Network
Fixed the small probability issue that network interruption issue in some apps
Improve the stability of communication functions
Having said that, the latest stable update for the OnePlus 8 series is currently being rolled out in batches, and therefore, it may take time to reach your device.
Samsung Electronics was one of the first companies in the world to launch a foldable smartphone commercially. Since then, the company has launched other foldable handsets as well, and now, it is hinting at the possible future forms of such devices, which may feature a triple folding screen or a rollable display.
The South Korean tech giant only revealed the designs as concepts at the moment, so it is still unsure if the company is actually working on such devices. Although, the company had previously patented a Galaxy foldable smartphone with a ‘Z’ shaped triple fold display. So, there is still a good change that the company is actually working on this handset or is at least considering the design, as per a TechSinareport. However, this is still speculation so take it with a pinch of salt for now.
Looking at the triple folding smartphone Samsung shared, its design resembles a patent we had reported on last month, which was reportedly for the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The other device that the company hinted was a rollable display gadget. This product essentially has a long cylindrical body, which houses the flexible rolled up display that can be unfurled from. The image shared by the company reveals that the product is more likely to be aimed towards professionals and other that require a portable device with a large display.
Unfortunately, we do not have a lot to go on at the moment, and Samsung has refrained from divulging any additional information regarding these devices either. Although, it is indicative that the company does at least have such innovative designs in mind and we might soon see such launches sometime in the near future. So stay tuned.
Amind the on-going US-China trade war, which imposed several trade restrictions on Huawei, the Chinese giant finally sold its Honor sub-brand of budget smartphones. With the financials details remain unknown, it is said that a consortium of over 30 agents and dealers of the Honor brand and the Shenzhen Smart City Development Group Co. Ltd. bought the company for around $15.2 billion.
Now, at a farewell party for Honor, Ren Zhengfei, founder of Huawei, said that he hoped Honor to become Huawei’s strongest global competitor and even surpass the former parent company, which could be the company’s motivation going forward. This was reported by the South China Morning Post (SCMP).
He also added that Huawei and Honor should not be connected anymore and everything should be handled separately, strictly following the compliance management and abiding by international rules to achieve respective goals.
Explaining the reason behind the sale of Honor, Ren said that the sanctions imposed by the United States threatened millions of jobs, as well as supplies from the company’s dealers and agents from 170 countries around the world.
Further, he added that Honor will face problems unlike any other new companies and called on the company’s employees to embrace globalization and learn from companies in the UK, US, EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.
Honor was formed as a sub-brand of Huawei in 2013 and since then, it has become of the leading smartphone brands globally, shipping more than 70 million units annually. As per IDC, it accounted for 28 percent of Huawei’s total shipments in H1 2020 and Huawei claims that it has generated more than $10 billion in revenue.
Xiaomi is going all out in this Black Friday sale by offering tempting deals and discounts on various products. One such product being, the Xiaomi Mi WiFi Repeater Extender Pro that is up on Tomtop for a discounted price of just $14.99. It is designed to keep the WiFi connection strong and stable for added efficiency.
Xiaomi Mi WiFi Repeater Extender Pro is designed to extend WiFi coverage and strengthen the signal by repeating it from the home or office wireless router for broader redistribution. It has up to 300Mbps speed and dual built-in antennas that help eliminate dead WiFi zones to offer uninterrupted surfing and downloading. This also significantly boosts up the transfer speed.
Xiaomi WiFi Repeater Extender Pro can support the connection of up to 64 devices at the same time for added versatility. What’s more is, its compact and elegant design blends well in most settings, while the plug and play form allows easy setup.
Xiaomi Mi Repeater Extender Pro is up for sale on Tomtop for just $14.99. Since it is a Black Friday special offer, it will be up only for a limited time, so hurry while the offer lasts.
Huawei is apparently pushing for innovation again with its upcoming flagship series. A new report has suggested that the company’s Huawei P50 series will feature liquid lens camera technology, which have a focusing time of just milliseconds.
Huawei patent for a liquid lens camera module
According to a MyDriversreport, sources believe that these new liquid lens technology will be mass produced and commercialized next year. Furthermore, the new lenses will primarily used for the telephoto lenses, and the Chinese tech giant would also launch related products as well. The company has been known to be working with liquid lens technology for a while, with it applying a patent for the same back in 25th December 2019, which was published earlier this year in April.
Earlier this year, we had also covered a patent that suggested that the Huawei P50 series will sport a ‘Liquid Lens Camera Module.’ Notably, this new lens offers certain advantages like extremely fast focusing speeds, which can level in just milliseconds similar to a human eye with an accuracy rate of almost 100 percent. To explain the liquid lens technology in brief, while traditional lenses achieves zooming and focusing by adjusting the focal length between two fixed focal length lenses, the liquid lens have electricity passed through it to change the shape of the liquid to control imaging.
Huawei Mate 40 Pro
This, in turn, would improve the time it takes to focus on a particular subject and could even help with the optical image stabilization (OIS) as well. If the Chinese tech giant manages to make the liquid lens technology more durable, then its reliability would also be improved under abnormal conditions or after impacts or accidental drops. Importunately, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.
China and the United States are competing with each other to be the leading player in the next-generation technology solutions. Now, for the first time, China has surpassed the United States in terms of patent applications related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The development was revealed by Li Yuxiao, Deputy Head of the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies at the 7th World Internet Conference (WIC), reports SCMP. With this, China is now bolstering its position of being a leader in AI.
As per the report, China had filed more than 110,000 artificial intelligence patents last year, more than the patents filed by the United States but the number of patents filed by the country has not been disclosed.
As noted above, both China and the U.S. are trying to dominate the market of advanced technologies such as 5G, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Computing. With the rise of China in these fields, the United States decided to put several sanctions and trade restrictions on Chinese companies.
However, China is determined to become the global leader in artificial intelligence technology by the year 2030. For this, the country is working on the technology’s application scenarios with heavy investment in the sector. This has also raised concerns about ethical as well as security issues.
According to the report from research firm iiMedia, surveillance was the biggest single end-user of AI in China last year, which accounted for 53.8 percent of all AI-powered applications. It was followed by Finance and Marketing, account for 15.8 percent and 11.6 percent, respectively.
Ever since the US-China trade war escalated last year, Apple has been trying to reduce its dependence on China for manufacturing its products. As a result, iPhone contract manufacturers have now shifted significant production to other countries like India.
Now, as per the latest report, Foxconn is shifting the assembly of some iPad and MacBooks to Vietnam from China after getting requests to do so from Apple. It is believed that this is because Apple wants to reduce the impact of the US-China trade war.
The United States, under the presidency of Donald Trump, has targeted Chinese companies by imposing several trade restrictions and banning some of the companies by categorizing them as a national security risk, without providing any proofs for the claim.
As a result, Taiwanese manufacturers started moving some of the production away from China to other countries like India, Vietnam, and Mexico as they anticipated similar actions for their production lines.
With the latest development, Foxconn is now building assembly lines for iPad and MacBook devices at its Vietnam plan located in northeastern Bac Giang province. It is expected to be ready in the first half of 2021.
It is not clear how much of the production will shift from China but persons aware of the matter have confirmed to Reuters that the move was requested by Apple as the company wants to diversify production. This would mark the first time that the production of iPad moving to Vietnam as all the iPad models are currently being manufactured in China.
Recently, Foxconn announced a $270 million investment for setting up a new subsidiary named FuKang Technology Co Ltd, which could be to support the Vietnam expansion. It is also being reported that the Vietnam facility will also make TVs for Sony.
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