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OPPO Reno5 5G series spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 765G & Dimensity 1000+

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OPPO is soon expected to launch the Reno5 series of smartphones in China. According to previous reports, there could be three models featuring different chipsets from Qualcomm and MediaTek. Now, two of them have been spotted on Geeekbench.

OPPO PEGM00, PEGT00
OPPO PEGM00 / OPPO PEGT00 (Snapdragon 765G-powered OPPO Reno5 5G series phone)

OPPO PEGM00 & OPPO PDST00 Geekbench

The Geekbench listings of the upcoming OPPO Reno5 series of phones were first reported by MySmartPrice. According to the listings, the device with the model number OPPO PEGM00 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset. Whereas, the second handset with model number OPPO PDST00 features MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset just like OPPO PDSM00.

Despite sporting different chips, both of them have 8GB RAM and run Android 11 (ColorOS 11) operating system. Talking about scores, the former bags 616 points and 1817 points in single-core and multi-core tests respectively. On the other hand, the latter scores 725 points and 3000 points respectively.

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OPPO Reno5 5G Series

The above two models are part of the OPPO Reno5 5G series. There’s also a third phone with model number OPPO PDRM00, which is said to be powered by Snapdragon 865. Anyway, though all three devices feature different chipsets, they are expected to come with 65W fast charging (OPPO SuperVOOC 2.0) support and a curved display with a single punch-hole as well as a high refresh rate.

As of now, we only know the specs of the model (OPPO PEGM00 / OPPO PEGT00) powered by Snapdragon 765G, courtesy of TENAA. This variant will sport a 6.43-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) OLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a single punch-hole for a 32MP front-facing camera.

Other specifications include a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad-camera setup and a 4,300mAh battery. Last but not leas, it will measure 159.1 x 73.4 x 7.9mm in dimensions and weigh 172g.

OPPO Reno5 4G Series

Just like OPPO Reno3 4G and OPPO Reno4 4G series of smartphones, there will be OPPO Reno5 4G series as well. As of now, only one device called OPPO Reno5 4G with model number OPPO CPH2159 has been spotted on certification bureaus like NBTC, EEC, and TKDN. The specs of this handset is still a mystery.

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Call of Duty Mobile Challenge 2020 Tournament announced in India with a prize pool of over 600,000 INR ($8105)

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Sean
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NODWIN Gaming, a known esports brand from South Asia, has just announced its first ever Call of Duty Mobile tournament. The contest is called the Call of Duty Mobile India Challenge 2020, which has a prize pool of over 6 lakhs INR (700,000 INR or roughly 8,105 US Dollars).

Call of Duty

The registration for the the tournament is currently open and the matches will be broadcasted live via online streams on NODWIN Gaming’s official YouTube and Facebook handles. For those unaware, Call of Duty Mobile is a popular battle royale title from known studio, Activision. With the esports industry growing rapidly within the Indian subcontinent and mobile gaming at its forefront, the new tournament aims to build “a robust ecosystem for the game and its community in the country.”

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According to Akshat rathee, Co Founder of NODWIN Gaming, ““Call of Duty mobile had its takers from day 1 and the number grew at a substantial pace in India. Our mobile-first esports market grew diverse with its arrival. A full-blown CODM tournament was long overdue, we heard the community and it eventually happened. We are glad to have made this move and I’m sure this will be a wonderful platform for the gamers to make a name for themselves.”

The Challenge 2020 series will include invitational tournaments and open cups. These are open for everyone to register and participate, with a total of 4 cups for a 5v5 mode and a battle royale mode. A single cup has a 72,000 INR prize pool (roughly 972 US Dollars) and a total prize pool of 648,000 INR (roughly 8,756 US Dollars). Furthermore, the winners of the cups for both the modes will move on to the grand finals, which are set to take place on 28th December 2020. To register for the tournament, you can click on the link here.

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Grab Dreame T20 high-quality Vacuum Cleaner at an affordable price of $251.99

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Simranpal Singh
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It’s raining discount this Black Friday week, and the Dreame T20 handheld Vacuum Cleaner is available at the best price of $251. It is a high-quality and powerful Vacuum cleaner that offers strong suction, an intelligent brush, a smart OLED display, and a swappable battery. The company is offering a big discount via its official store on Amazon and AliExpress.

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Dreame T20 high-quality Vacuum Cleaner provides an optimal and comprehensive solution for deep cleaning your house. Its premium aerospace device allows the motor to spin at a maximum of 125,000rpm while producing 25000Pa Vacuum suction. The HD Full-color display eases the operation.

The cordless Vacuum cleaner can withstand for 70 minutes upon a single full charge. However, the 9-stage noise reduction mechanism enhances its productivity. The user can even use it at odd hours or during the night without worrying about the neighbors.

Dreame T20 Vacuum Cleaner feature highlights

  • Strong Suction Power – The Vacuum cleaner features an upgraded motor of 125,000rpm while producing 50% more power (150AW suction power).
  • Intelligent Brish – It is smart enough to automatically adjust the suction power on the basis of floor type.
  • OLED display – It eases the overall operation as it shows all the important metrics. The user can easily switch between 4 different modes – Eco / Med / Auto / Turbo.
  • Swappable Battery – It enhances productivity as the device comes with an extra battery.

Technical Specifications

  • 450W Rate Power Consumption
  • 3000 mAh battery capacity with 4 hours charging time.
  • 150AW suction power
  • 12-cone Cyclone self-cleaning system
  • 600ML Dustbin

Offer Details

For Amazon users – Dreame T20 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner usually retails for $359, but you can grab it for $251.99 from Amazon. When you make orders, don’t forget to click the coupon on the product page to get 10% OFF. If you are an Amazon prime member, you will have an EXTRA 20% OFF, in total, you will have 30% OFF.
Valid time: 26th November to 1st December.

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  1. Use promo code ’DreameT2031‘ when making an order, you will get $15 OFF
  2. While ordering, you will automatically get an extra $16 OFF
    Total Discount: $31 OFF Original Price：$322.99 Final Price: $291.99
    Valid time: 24th November to 30th November

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Interested users can head over to the official website for more information about the product.

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Xiaomi see impressive growth in Q3 2020, while Huawei faces a notable decline

By
Sean
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With the holiday season being right around the corner, a new report regarding the state of the global smartphone market has revealed some interesting details. Despite the initial impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, Xiaomi has seen impressive growth year on year in Q3 2020, while Huawei has faced a sizeable decline during the same period.

Xiaomi Logo Co-founder Lei Jun

According to a Gartner report, the overall smartphone market saw a decline of 5.7 percent year on year from back in 2019. This brought total smartphone shipments down to 366 million units, although, it is still a recovery from the first half of this year. The primary reason for the initial slump was the COVID-19 outbreak, but its impacts can still be left in the third quarter. The report revealed that Samsung still lead the market followed by Huawei, but Apple was overtaken by Xiaomi for the third spot.

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The South Korean tech giant saw a negligible growth of 2.2 percent in this quarter over 2019 but the most notable jump in numbers was from Xiaomi, with a 34.9 percent increase in handset shipments. Xiaomi shipped over 44 million units in this quarter over 32 million from back in 2019. Another Chinese OEM, Oppo, rounded the top 5 smartphone manufacturers also a minimal decline of 2.3 percent.

Xiaomi

The decline in Huawei was rather expected considering its current situation with the US government. The company faced reinforced sanctions a couple of months prior, which caused a disrupt in its supply chain. As per Anshul Gupta, senior research director at Gartner, “For the first time this year, smartphone sales to end users in three of the top five markets i.e., India, Indonesia and Brazil increased, growing 9.3%, 8.5% and 3.3%, respectively.” He further added that “Consumers are limiting their discretionary spend even as some lockdown conditions have started to improve.”

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[Updated: Official Clarification] Huawei Mate 40 series to be the first receive to HarmonyOS beta update

By
Sean
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Update: Earlier today we had reported on the date of the coming HarmonyOS update but the company has clarified that HOS will be available on Dec 16th for developers to use, as confirmed at the HDC event. So, it won’t be rolling out to specific models in December.

 

HarmonyOS, the proprietary operating system from Huawei, is finally arriving on smartphones. Its beta version will be available from 16th December 2020 and the Mate 40 series will be the first to receive the upgrade.

Huawei

The news arrived after Mai Yumin, Vice President of Huawei’s software department, made the announcement that the beta for HarmonyOS (or HongMeng OS in China) will be arriving on smartphones on December 16, as per a MyDrivers report. The executive also added that the flagship Mate 40 series will be the first priority for the update. For those unaware, the company is also planning on gradually replacing the Android platform with HarmonyOS.

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Although, support for Android applications is also possible, but would depend on the new OS. Another official had also previously stated that more than 90 percent of Huawei handset models that are currently available on the market will be updated to HarmonyOS, but it remains to be seen if that would actually be the case in the near future.

Huawei

At the moment, the new OS from the Chinese tech giant has seen in many other products apart from smartphones. This includes certain iterations in automobiles and IoT (internet of things) products. Huawei had built the new system with seamless cross platform connectivity in mind. There is not a lot of information to go on currently, so stay tuned for more updates regarding the coming update.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds the Zdeer Smart Steam Footbath Z9 priced at 399 yuan (~$60)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has launched the Zdeer Smart Steam Footbath Z9 under crowdfunding on the Youpin platform. The product is yet another spectacular product from the ecosystem that is tailored towards helping families wade through the cold winter season.Zdeer Smart Steam Foot Bath Z9

The product comes with a minimalist design just like other eco-chain products and is super affordable, priced at 399 yuan (~$60). It is compact and easy to store but is equipped with a 900ml large water tank. In terms of the design, the Zdeer Smart Steam Foot Bath Z9 has a compact size with a 347x355x360mm, which is half smaller than the common footbath. Zdeer Smart Steam Foot Bath Z9

For functionality, the smart steam footbath uses micro-pressurization technology which can produce mist in 10 seconds, and it is hot steam. Thanks to the built-in constant temperature design, the internal space of the Zdeer Smart Steam Foot Bath Z9 can maintain the consistency of heat and temperature. In addition, this steam foot bath also supports button control, which provides 6 levels of temperature (39℃-49℃) and three levels of time (5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes) for selection.

It is worth mentioning that the Zdeer Smart Steam Foot Bath Z9 also supports MIJIA app control, and users can easily sit on the sofa to operate. As for the price, the crowdfunding price of the product is 399 yuan (~$60) and is available on the Youpin website.

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The new Nokia 8000 4G and 6300 4G pre-order now live in Russia

By
Jed John Ikoba
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HMD Global took the wraps off the Nokia 8000 4G and Nokia 6300 4G a fortnight ago. Both devices are feature phones but the Nokia 8000 4G comes with a cool design which still doesn’t remove the fact that it is a feature phone. Nokia didn’t disclose details on the availability but a Russian blog has now revealed that the new Nokia feature phones are currently up for pre-order in Russia. Nokia 8000 4G

The Nokia 8000 4G carries a price tag of RUB 7,500 (€83.2) in Russia while the Nokia 6300 4G comes in at RUB 5,000 (€55.5).  The two models run on KaiOS which brings several functionalities that you wouldn’t find in other non-KaiOS-powered phones like WhatsApp, Google’s Maps and Assistant. They also come with 4G connection with a Wi-Fi hotspot option.

The Nokia 8000 4G packs a 2.8-inch LCD screen and is powered by a Snapdragon 210 processor paired with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of expandable storage. The phone packs a 2MP camera at the back with a camera flash that doubles as a flashlight. Under the hood, there is a removable 1500mAh battery which is touted to last up to 28 days on standby and provide more than 3 hours of 4G talk time.Nokia 6300 4G

On the other hand, the Nokia 6300 4G sports a 2.4-inch screen and is powered by a Snapdragon 210 processor along with 512MB of RAM. The phone also boasts 4GB of built-in storage. There is also support for storage expansion (up to 32GB) via a MicroSD card slot. It also packs a 1,5000mAH battery which HMD Global says can last up to 27 days in standby.

For photos, there is a VGA camera on the back with a flashlight that doubles as the camera flash. There is GPS, Bluetooth, dual nano-SIM support (select markets), FM radio, and an audio jack (via).

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro teardown reveals majority of South Korean parts

By
Jeet
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Apple has been trying to reduce its dependence on China as much as possible. While the company’s contract manufacturers are expanding production in other countries, such as India, the tech giant’s list of suppliers is also changing.

In a recent teardown of the newly launched iPhone 12 Pro, it is found that components made by South Korean companies account for almost 27 percent of the phone’s value. This indicates a significant increase of 9.1 percent points compared to last year.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Teardown

It’s noteworthy that the share of South Korean-made components is more than the total combined share of parts made in the United States. The report reveals that the cost of a high-end iPhone 12 Pro is $406 and components from South Korea and the United States account for 26.8 percent and 21.9 percent by value, respectively.

This is mainly because of the company’s decision to adopt OLED screen panels for the new iPhone models, which are supplied by Samsung Display and LG Display, both from South Korea and leaders in the category.

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Components Share

Apart from the OLED panels, Samsung is also supplying memory chips to Apple for the iPhone 12 models. Another key supplier for the company is Japan-based Sony that provides three camera lenses, priced around $5.4 or $7.4 each.

Coming to the battery, it is reported that the phone’s battery capacity has been cut by 10 percent, likely to make space for additional parts as the iPhone now comes with support for 5G connectivity. The battery cells are supplied by Amperex Technology Ltd. (ATL), which is a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of Japan’s TDK.

Chinese-made components accounted for less than 5 percent of the total by value. This could be because of the rising trade tensions amid the US-China trade war. Because of that, Apple is trying to move out production to other regions.

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Moto G 5G, G9 Power likely to launch soon in India

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier this week, tipster Mukul Sharma who is better known as @stufflistings on social platforms hinted at the arrival of a new Moto G phone in India. A newer tweet by him reveals that India will be receiving two news phones namely, the Moto G 5G and Moto G9 Power, which debuted in the European markets earlier this month.

The tipster did not share any other information about the upcoming Motorola G-series phones for India. In Europe, the Moto G9 Power with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage arrived with a price tag of 199 euros (~Rs 17,450). On the other side, the Moto G 5G’s two variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage landed in Europe with respective price tags of 299 euros (~$354; ~Rs 26,200) and 349 euros (~$413; ~Rs 30,600).

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At present, the Snapdragon 765G powered OnePlus Nord 5G with a starting price of Rs 24,999 (~$338) is the cheapest 5G phone available in India. The upcoming Moto G 5G is packed with decent specs to rival the OnePlus Nord. The Moto G 5G is packed with specs like an FHD+ 6.7.-inch IPS LCD punch-hole display, Snapdragon 750G processor, 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad rear cameras, a 16-megapixel camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support.

Moto G 5G
Moto G 5G

The Moto G9 Power has a 6.8-inch IPS LCD screen that supports HD+ resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 662 chipset, 64-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple rear snappers, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 6,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support.

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Britain telcos could face hefty fine for using suppliers like Huawei

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Jeet
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The UK government has introduced The Telecommunications (Security) Bill which, it claims will boost the security standards of the country’s telecom networks. It is aimed at forcing companies to remove equipment from high-risk vendors.

As a part of this new law, reported by Reuters, telecom companies in Britain could be fined up to 10 percent of the company’s turnover or 100,000 pounds (approximately $133,140) per day if they contravene the ban on using equipment made by suppliers like Huawei.

Huawei Logo

Commenting on this, Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “This groundbreaking bill will give the UK one of the toughest telecoms security regimes in the world and allow us to take the action necessary to protect our networks.”

In response to this bill, Huawei Vice President Victor Zhang said that the “decision is politically motivated and not based on a fair evaluation of the risks. It does not serve anyone’s best interests as it would move Britain into the digital slow lane and put at risk the Government’s leveling up agenda.”

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The development comes just days after Huawei’s Vice President Victor Zhang had urged UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to reconsider the decision to ban Huawei from the 5G network development and said that it will worsen England’s north-south divide.

For those who are unaware, the United Kingdom banned Huawei, the world’s leading telecom equipment manufacturer, from taking part in the country’s 5G infrastructure development, bowing down to the pressure from the United States.

It has also asked all the telecom companies in the UK to get rid of Huawei’s equipment from their infrastructure by 2027. This is because there are concerns that Huawei’s equipment could be used by China for spying. However, Huawei has denied all such allegations related to its security.

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Amazon Echo Buds TWS earphones can now track workouts

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Jeet
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Last year, in the month of September, along with launching a slew of Echo products, Amazon had also unveiled its Echo Buds true wireless earphones. Now, the earphones are getting a new interesting feature — workout tracking.

Amazon has confirmed that it is rolling out the new workout tracking feature to the Echo Buds over the next few days. It’s noteworthy that the company had started testing the feature last year, a few weeks after launching the product.

Amazon Echo Buds

The company says that with the new update, the Echo Buds can monitor the duration of a workout and can also estimate the number of calories burnt. It also acts as a step counter and can measure how fast the user walks or runs.

Given that the earphones come with built-in Alexa voice assistant support, the user has the option to start, pause, or end the workout session just through voice commands. The user can also ask for workout details with voice commands.

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The Amazon Echo Buds are rated IPX4, making them waterproof and dustproof. They come with Knowles dual balanced armature drivers along with Realtek RTL8763B Bluetooth SoC, Intel S1000 Digital Signal Processor, and Analog ADAU1777 Audio Codec.

Amazon Echo Buds

There’s also Bluetooth 5.0 Hands-Free Profile (HFP) support and it uses Wi-Fi or mobile data connection for connectivity. It also has an Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming.

The Echo Buds weighs 7.6 grams while the case weighs 70 grams, as per the company. Amazon claims five hours of battery life and adds that charging them for 15 minutes can provide 2 hours of playback time. Further, the charging case adds 20 hours of playback.

The company claims that it has adopted an active noise cancellation (ANC) technology from Bose. As for the pricing, the Amazon Echo Buds are priced at $129.99.

UP NEXT: Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G official render released showcases the phone’s rear design with gradient color

 

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G official render released to showcase rear design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Redmi will be unleashing the three Redmi Note 9 series smartphones on Thursday. The Redmi Note 7 was the first phone to feature Samsung GM1 48-megpaixel camera and its successor i.e. the Redmi Note 8 arrived as the first phone with Samsung GW1 64-megapixel camera. Yesterday evening, Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing has hinted that the Redmi Note 9 series will be equipped with a camera that has been never seen on any other phone. Leaks have claimed that the Redmi Note 9 series will be flaunting a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 lens. He also shared an official render of the phone to showcase the exquisite rear design of the Note 9 Pro 5G.

Multiple rears have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite will be rebranded as the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G in China. Both phones only differ in the primary camera department. The Mi 10T Lite has a 64-megapixel main camera in its quad-camera system, whereas the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G’s quad-camera setup will be led by a 108-megapixel camera.

The official render of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G resembles the Rose Gold Bleach color variant of the Mi 10T Lite. As can be seen in the render, it has a turquoise color at the top, which blends with peach color at the bottom. The rear shell of the phone is made out of AG (anti-glare) with a matte finish.

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G official render

The right edge of the phone has a volume rocker and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The round-shaped camera module has four cameras and an LED flash unit alongside it.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G specifications

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 750G chipset, a 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging, and MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS. Its other specs include a 16-megapixel selfie camera, stereo speakers, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, IR blaster, and Z-axis linear motor.

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[UPDATED]Apple iPad Pro with Mini LED and OLED displays to launch next year

By
Jeet
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UPDATE: Apple leaker (0-0-0) and DSC’s Ross Young say that OLEDs for iPad Pro is not happening in 2021. It may happen in 2022.

 

Original story below..

Apple has been making significant changes to its devices and after the Mac lineup, the next in line is the iPad Pro series. While the suggested changes in the upcoming iPad Pro isn’t as drastic as we saw on Mac devices, they are quite interesting.

The Cupertino-based giant has been rumored to be working on a Mini LED display which the company is expected to adopt for most of its devices. Now, it is being said that the first device to have a Mini LED display panel is the iPad Pro.

Apple iPad Pro 2020
Apple iPad Pro 2020

As per the report, the iPad Pro featuring a Mini LED display panel will get unveiled in the first half of 2021. Not just that, it is said that the company is also working on an OLED panel for the iPad Pro, which will be unveiled in the second half of next year.

It is also being reported that Apple will be sourcing OLED panels from Samsung Display and LG Display. Both these companies are also providing OLED panels to Apple for the iPhone 12 models launched last month.

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The report goes on to add that Apple will actively start using Mini LED panels for the iPad lineup next year and will then gradually start using the same screen type for MacBook as well as the iMac lineup. But there is no specific timeline available for the development.

Previous reports have indicated that the tech giant is likely to source Mini LED panels from Epistar. There are also reports that the company could also get similar panels from China-based San’an Optoelectronics, which could enter Apple’s supply chain by 2022 after beginning production and getting certified by mid-2021.

Mini-LED seems like a transitional technology for the upcoming micro-LED on which the Cupertino-based giant has been working for a few years now. Apple reportedly started working on it back in 2018 at a manufacturing facility in California. However, it is said that we won’t see micro-LED displays on a smartphone until 2023 at the earliest.

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OnePlus 8T 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model goes on sale in China

By
Jeet
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OnePlus 8T is the company’s flagship smartphone, which went on sale in China last month, days after the phone was officially unveiled. It was unveiled in two variants based on the memory configuration — 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage.

While the 8GB RAM model has been on sale in China since last month, the company is now finally starting to sell the top-end variant which packs 12GB RAM and comes with 256GB of internal storage. The device is now available for purchase through JD.com for a price of 3,699 yuan which roughly converts to $562.

OnePlus 8T Flagship Smartphone

The smartphone is available in two color options — Aquamarine Green, and Lunar Silver. It’s noteworthy that the OnePlus 8T is cheaper in China compared to other regions.

Coming to the specifications, the device features a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display and supports in-display fingerprint unlocking. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, along with Adreno 650 GPU.

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In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup that consists of a 48MP + 16MP + 5MP + 2MP sensors. On the front side, the smartphone packs a Sony IMX471 16MP camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling.

The device is running the latest Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own HydrogenOS 11 (Chinese version of OxygenOS) custom user interface on top. It comes powered by a 4,500mAh battery that has support for Warp Charge 65 fast charging technology that can charge the phone up to 70 percent in just 20 minutes.

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TCL 10L and TCL 10 Pro get price cuts for Black Friday

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The TCL 10L and TCL 10 Pro were both announced in April of this year as TCL’s own-branded smartphones. The two phones have now received price cuts, making them pretty affordable.

TCL 10L

The TCL 10L which launched for $249 can now be purchased for $174.99 on Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. For that price, you get a phone with a 6.53-inch FHD+ display that has a hole punch at the top left corner. It is powered by the Snapdragon 665 processor with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

The phone also has a 48MP primary rear camera that is kept company with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and two LED sensors at each end. Sitting below these cameras is a fingerprint scanner. A 16MP camera is in front for taking selfies and there is a special button on the left side of the phone that can be customized to launch an app or feature. Under the hood is a 4000mAh battery. There is also NFC and Super Bluetooth which allows you to pair to four Bluetooth speakers or headphones at the same time.

TCL 10 Pro

The TCL 10 Pro which launched for $449 is now down to $287.49 on Best Buy. It has a smaller 6.47-inch display but it is AMOLED and with a waterdrop notch. Its Snapdragon 675 processor is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. Its quad rear cameras include a 64MP main sensor, a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP f/1.8 camera. It also has a 24MP selfie camera, NFC, Super Bluetooth, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 4500mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0. It runs Android 10 like its sibling but has been promised an Android 11 update.

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OPPO A15 price in India slashed by up to Rs 1,000 (~$13)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OPPO announced the OPPO A15 budget-friendly phone in India last month. At launch, it arrived in a sole variant of 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage that was priced at Rs 10,990 (~$148). At the beginning of this month, the Chinese firm announced its 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage variant with a price tag of Rs 9,490 (~$128). The smartphone is now received a price cut of up to Rs 1,000 (~$13).

With the new price cut, the 3 GB RAM variant of the OPPO A15 can now be bought for Rs 9,990 (~$135) through Amazon India. The pricing of the 2 GB RAM edition has also been slashed to Rs 8,990 (~$121). Buyers can also avail a 10 percent instant discount through Bank of Baroda credit cards, Federal Bank debit cards, and AU Bank debit cards. There is Rs 1,500 (~$20) instant discount on HSBC credit card EMI transactions. The smartphone can be purchased in two colors such as Dynamic Black and Mystery Blue.

OPPO A15 rear cameras

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OPPO A15 specifications

The OPPO A15 smartphone has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD panel with a teardrop notch. The display delivers a 20:9 aspect ratio and an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Helio P35 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is coupled with up to 3 GB of RAM. The handset comes with only 32 GB of RAM. For more storage, users can add a microSD card to the device.

The OPPO A15 draws power from a 4,230mAh battery that supports only 10W charging. The ColorOS 7.2 based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the smartphone. It has a selfie snapper of 5-megapixel and its rear-facing triple camera system has a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

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Mysterious OPPO PECM30 with Dimensity 720 appears spotted at Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In July, OPPO announced the OPPO A72 5G smartphone (PECM10 / PECT10) in China. The Dimensity 720 powered phone arrived in the Chinese market with a price tag of 1,899 Yuan (~$288). A variant of the same phone with model number PECM30 / PECT30 was spotted at the TENAA certification platform last month along with the PERM00 smartphone. While the PERM00 phone debuted in the home market as the OPPO K7x at the beginning of this month, it is unclear with what moniker the PECM30 / PECT30 phone will go official. A Geekbench listing of the device has appeared to reveal its performance.

On Geekbench 5, the PECM30 phone scored 512 in the single-core test and 1658 in the multi-core test. The handset is fueled by the MediaTek MT6853 chipset i.e. the Dimensity 720 SoC. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and the device is preloaded with Android OS.

OPPO PECM30 Geekbench

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OPPO PECM30 / PECT30 Specifications

The PECM30 / PECT30 OPPO phone measures 162.2 x 75 x 7.9mm and it weighs 175 grams. The device is equipped with a 6.5-inch LCD screen that has a punch-hole positioned at the top-left corner. It supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The handset has a 3,945mAh rated battery and it has a side-facing fingerprint sensor.

OPPO PECM30 TENAA

The Dimensity 720 powered phone has 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and it has 128 GB of storage. The device lacks support for external storage. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel and a 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel +2-megapixel triple camera module inside a square-shaped camera housing. The color variants of the phone listed at TENAA are black/white and purple/silver red. In comparison to the OPPO A72 5G, the PECM30 / PECT30 phone has a weaker triple camera system and a lesser amount of RAM.

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Xiaomi’s new 55W fast charger receives 3C certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A new Xiaomi charger with up to 55W fast charging support has received approval from the 3C authority of China. It appears that Xiaomi’s high-end phones arriving next year will come equipped with this new charger.

The new charger that has surfaced at 3C has an MDY-12-EQ model number. The chargers support charging rates such as 5V/2A, 9V/3A, 20V/2.5A, and 11V/5A. The leakster who spotted the 3C listing has claimed that the upcoming mid-to-high-end phones from Xiaomi will feature the 55W fast charger. Even Redmi phones arriving next year will feature the new rapid charger.

Xiaomi 55W fast charger 3C certified

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In February, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro 5G smartphones. The vanilla model came with a 30W charger, whereas the Pro model came with a 50W charger. The Xiaomi Mi 10T series flagships that debuted in the second half of the year came with 33W fast charge support. The Mi 10 Ultra arrived with 120W superfast charging support.

There is a possibility that the newly spotted 55W fast charger could be first seen with the Xiaomi Mi 11 series. Rumors have it that Mi 11 series may go official as early as January 2021. It is expected to debut as China’s first phone powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 875 chipset.

Redmi is expected to unleash the Redmi K40 Pro flagship in Q1 2021. It will be succeeding the Redmi K30 Pro that came with 33W fast charging support. There is a possibility that the K40 Pro may accompany a 50W or 55W fast charger. Hopefully, the rumor mill will soon spill the charging capabilities of the upcoming Xiaomi and Redmi flagships.

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[Update: More specs] POCO M3 pricing leaked before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Update: A report by MySmartPrice that cites information shared by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has revealed that the triple camera system of the POCO M3 has a 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.79 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel macro camera with f/2.4 aperture. Other features that have been revealed by the publication include Widevine L1 support, 8-megapixel selfie camera, in-box 22.5W fast charger, LPPDR4x RAM, and UFS 2.1 / UFS 2.2. storage.

Original story continues…

POCO will be launching the POCO M3 mid-range phone in Europe at 8 PM GMT today (Nov. 24). Before its official announcement, POCO has already revealed some of the key features of the smartphone. Now tipster Ishan Agarwal and 91mobiles have collaborated to share the leaked pricing of the POCO M3 hours ahead of its launch.

POCO M3 pricing (Rumored)

The POCO M3 will be available in two variants in Europe. The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition could be priced around 149 euros (~$176) to 150 euros (~$188). The higher 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant could be priced around 169 euros (~$200) to 179 euros (~$179). The handset will be available in at least three colors such as black, blue, and yellow.

Poco M3

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POCO M3 specifications

The POCO M3 smartphone will come with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch. It will come preloaded with MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS. The Snapdragon 662 chipset will be present under the hood of the device along with 4 GB of RAM. Apart from up to 128 GB of internal storage, the M3 will have a microSD card slot for more storage.

For photography, the handset has an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel main camera. The unique thing about the POCO M3’s design is that it has a long rectangle-shaped camera module on its back. Towards the left end of the module are the triple cameras with LED flash and on the right the branding of the company. The POCO M3 will draw power from a 6,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

On Nov. 26, Redmi will be announcing the Redmi Note 9 5G series in China. The series will include two 5G-ready Note 9 models and a rebranded POCO M3 handset.

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Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro might get Android 11 as news of internal testing surfaces

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro both launched last year with Android 9 Pie out of the box. For a few months now, the two phones have begun receiving the MIUI 12 update which brings with it Android 10. Technically, this should be their last Android OS upgrade but new reports say that they may actually get an Android 11 update.

The info comes from a screenshot of a conversation shared by Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd), an Indian leaker. The conversation is from an unofficial Xiaomi & MIUI news Telegram group, and it says that Xiaomi has begun Android 11 internal tests for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro.

Seeing as it is not an official statement, we advise our readers to take it with a pinch of salt. So, until more details surface, and from an official source, don’t get your hopes up.

The possibility of Xiaomi (or Redmi) releasing Android 11 for the two phones seems low as Redmi Note phones usually get one Android OS upgrade but at least two MIUI upgrades. This means that Android 10 should be the only OS upgrade the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro will get but the image above says otherwise.

If it turns out to be true, we don’t expect the updates to arrive until much later next year. Xiaomi has several phones that are scheduled to get Android 11 as their first OS upgrade, so these devices will get priority over the Redmi Note 8 series.

If it turns out that the phones will not get Android 11, you can be rest assured that they will get MIUI 13 which should have some of the new features that Android 11 brings.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has a 6.53-inch FHD+ screen, an Helio G90T processor, 64MP quad rear cameras, a 20MP selfie camera, and a 4500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The standard Redmi Note 8 has a smaller 6.3-inch FHD+ screen, a Snapdragon 665 processor, 48MP quad rear cameras, a 13MP selfie camera, and a 4000mAh battery that also supports 18W fast charging.

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