For its Black Friday deals which have gone live now, you will be able to pick up the OnePlus 8 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for $499 (when it is back in stock), a whopping $200 off its original launch price. If you want extra RAM and double the storage, the 12+256GB version which is limited to the beautiful Interstellar Glow colorway can be picked up for $599.
For the OnePlus 8 Pro, the 12+256GB version can be picked up for $799 (down from $899) in Onyx Black and Ultramarine Blue along with a free pair of OnePlus Buds White that is worth $59.00. The free buds should make buyers of the phone who missed out on picking it up for $1 last week.
The OnePlus 8 series launched in the first half of the year. The two phones are powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor and have support for 5G. The standard OnePlus 8 has a 6.55-inch curved display with an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate while the OnePlus 8 Pro has a 6.78-inch QHD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.
There are 48MP triple rear cameras on the OnePlus 8, a 16MP selfie camera, stereo speakers, and a 4300mAh battery with support for 30W fast wired charging. The Pro model has a 48MP quad-camera setup on the rear and a 16MP selfie camera too. Its battery is bigger at 4510mAh and along with support for 30W fast wired charging, it also supports 30W fast wireless charging and 3W reverse wireless charging. Both phones launched with Android 10 out of the box but have now been updated to OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11.
According to a recently published report, Shenzhen-based tech giant Huawei leads the charge in wireless communication parents this year. The tech giant has filed 8,607 patents, a feat which contributed greatly to China being on par with the US, with both countries each accounting for about 32% of the worldwide numbers for 2020.
With this performance, Huawei Technologies outperformed US-based giant Qualcomm in its output which is indicative of its giant strides in research and development, even with the extreme market conditions resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with US export restrictions still in force.
In the ten-month period from January to October 2020, the company filed 8,607 wireless patents, eclipsing US chipmaker Qualcomm’s 5,807 patents filed within the same period, the illuminating report showed.
Further cementing China”s position at the top of the pack this year, were rising smartphone producer OPPO and Beijing-based database provider incoPat. Oppo followed Qualcomm in third place with 5,353 patents filed in 2020.
China and the US accounted for about 65% of the global patents, while Japan and South Korea notched 15 and 7 percent, respectively.
The list is based on public data for wireless communications patents including the next-generation 5G mobile network technology, stated incoPat.
The report (via) noted that wireless communication network technology is a fundamental component of modern communication, providing the fulcrum and catalyst for rapid development of technologies that have been the bedrock in pioneering research in 5G communications.
As the report indicates, there is active competition in wireless communications network technology and it is an important and strategic choice for companies to face international competition.
Huawei Technologies is thus poised to continue to lead the line with innovation as the race for a 5G eldorado continues to gather momentum at a frenetic pace, amidst the undue market restrictions placed on it by the United States.
The OnePlus 9 series is a few months away from launch and the leaks are already starting to build up. A few days ago CAD images gave us a first look at the OnePlus 9, now we have got our hands on case renders that provide an even better look at the upcoming flagship.
The case in question is a transparent bumper case with reinforced corners that can absorb shocks if and when the phone takes a fall. As seen in the images, the OnePlus 9 will have a hole punch in the top left corner of the screen. The display is flat and it is expected to have a high refresh rate.
The back of the phone is home to a rectangular housing that is home to three rear cameras, one less than the number of cameras the OnePlus 8T has. Two of the cameras, which we believe to be the primary camera and ultrawide angle camera have big sensors while the third camera is much smaller. There is also a round LED flash beside the sensors.
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An unconfirmed leak says the OnePlus 9 will have a 48MP ultrawide angle camera along with its 48MP primary camera. The third camera should be a 5MP macro or depth sensor.
The OnePlus 9 will launch with a Snapdragon 875 processor and run OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 out of the box. Its AMOLED display is expected to have a 120Hz refresh rate and OnePlus is expected to ship it with support for 65W fast wired charging. As this is the standard model, we do not think it will have support for wireless charging which will be a shame. Nevertheless, we look forward to the launch of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro in March.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is an upcoming smartphone that will launch in a few days in China. The 5G in the name should make it known that this is not the same Redmi Note 9 Pro sold in other countries. If that isn’t enough, images have also shown that the phone will come in a special retail box.
We know the phone will come in a special retail box thanks to a photo posted on Weibo by Lu Weibing, the General Manager of Redmi. The image shows the Redmi top executive and Du Hua, the GM of Lehua Entertainment, posing for a photograph together while holding a box. A close up of the box reveals it is for the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.
The box is quite colorful and is a departure from the previous retail boxes we have seen Redmi use for its smartphones. It has a mix of multiple colors including yellow along with images of a cartoon character. Unfortunately, there are no specs visible on the box.
Tn official poster has revealed that the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will have four rear cameras arranged in a design identical to that of the Mi 10T Lite 5G. It has been reported that the primary camera on the phone is a 108MP sensor. The phone will also have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a display with a centered punch hole.
Just like the Mi 10T Lite, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 750G processor and be available in a configuration with 8GB of RAM. There should be a 6GB RAM version too and the phone will pack a 4820mAh battery capacity with support for 33W fast charging.
Unlike the UK where the order banning the sale of carrier-locked phones comes from The Office of Communications a.k.a. Ofcom, the current administration of the FCC, which is the US equivalent of Ofcom, may not have the ban on its agenda. However, a post by Wired explains a way it can be pulled off.
The likelihood of the ban being enforced by the current administration of the FCC which is led by Ajit Pai is very slim as it has been reported that the regulatory body has been friendly toward private companies and broadband provides. However, Kerry Maeve Sheehan who is the repair policy lead at iFixit, believes it may be easier under Biden’s administration but doesn’t know if it can or cannot happen. But all hope isn’t lost.
Another way it can be achieved is via the US Library of Congress and Copyright Office rulemaking proceeding which accepts public comment. The proceeding which is done every three years provides an opportunity for amendments of Section 1201 of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act which allows companies to use software to implement locks on their products. Originally designed to provide protection for publishers of books and games or content which can be illegally copied, operators have used it to defend the locks they put on phones.
The alternative now is for citizens to send in their comments to have the section amended and if a strong case can be established, it can be changed. A proceeding is said to be underway and the first batch of comments has to be sent in by December 14. It won’t be instantaneous as the whole process is expected to go on until Spring next year. It will also require money to cover the legal fees, however, it can be achieved.
When it comes to phone development, manufacturers are known to experiment with different designs and colors before settling for the final one. The Huawei P40 Pro is no exception and a leak has now given us a look at a color variant that didn’t make the final cut.
The Huawei P40 Pro launched earlier this year in five color variants – Silver Frost, Blush Gold Deep Sea Blue, Ice White, and Black. These photos show that the phone could have come in Aurora Green too.
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Huawei P40 Pro Aurora Green
Photos of the prototype were posted on Weibo by a user that goes by @秃头普拉斯/Bald plus. The images are also filled with easter eggs from the popular animated movie Frozen which is also where the P40 Pro got its codename, Elsa, from. How many of these easter eggs can you spot?
The Huawei P40 Pro has a 6.58-inch 2640 x 1200 display with a double punch hole for dual front-facing cameras. The display is OLED, curved, and has a 90Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood is a Kirin 990 5G processor paired with 8GB of RAM and UFS 3.0 storage that starts at 128GB and goes up to 512GB. The P40 Pro has quad rear cameras – a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 12MP telephoto camera with a periscope lens that provides up to 5x optical zoom, a 40MP ultrawide angle camera, and a TOF 3D camera. In front are a 32MP primary camera and an infrared 3D camera for face unlock.
The Huawei P40 Pro flagship packs a 4200mAh battery with support for 40W fast wired charging, 27W fast wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, support for storage expansion via Huawei’s proprietary Nano Memory card slot, and an IP68 rating.
At the moment, details of a successor are scarce, no thanks to the current state of Huawei’s chip business.
The whole iPhone 12 lineup finally hitten the shelves after a delay caused by reasons related to the coronavirus pandemic. But if you want one of the new devices released by Apple, you need a high amount of money. However, you can still get a new iPhone at a more affordable price since Apple decided to keep several other models in commerce. Among the most affordable ones, we got the iPhone 11 and the iPhone XR. A lot of people are wondering which one to choose in 2020 to save money while still getting an amazing phone. This comparison between iPhone 11 and iPhone XR will clear your idea by analyzing the differences between their specifications.
Single 12 MP, f/1.8
Dual 7 MP + SL 3D f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
3110 mAh, fast charging 18W and Qi fast wireless charging
2942 mAh, Fast Charging 15W, Qi wireless charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, IP68 waterproof
IP67 water resistant, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM
Design
The front designs of the iPhone 11 and the iPhone XR are exactly the same. In both cases, you get a notched display with a 6.1-inch diagonal and narrow bezels on three sides. You even get the same materials: glass for the back and 7000 series aluminum for the frame. The rear side is different: the iPhone XR looks cleaner because it does not come with a big camera module and it only sports one single camera sensor and the LED flash. With the iPhone 11, you get a big and square-shaped camera module including two sensors. On the other hand, iPhone 11 offers better water resistance: with its IP68 certification, it is waterproof up to 2 meters deep, while iPhone XR goes up to one meter.
Display
The iPhone 11 and the iPhone XR have exactly the same display: a 6.1-inch panel with a resolution of 828 x 1792 pixels, the True-tone technology, and a wide color gamut. They are both IPS panels, so do not expect those vibrant colors you can get with OLED displays. But we are talking about great IPS panels, two of the best ones out there. So you still get a great image quality. Unlike Android phones, iPhones do not rely on a fingerprint scanner for authentication: iPhone 11 and iPhone XR support Face ID for 3D facial recognition.
Specs & Software
The iPhone 11 has a stronger processor than the iPhone XR: we are talking about the Apple A13 Bionic built at 7 nm+ with a max frequency of 2.65 GHz. It even sports a higher amount of RAM (4 GB against 3 GB). So you get definitely better performances, but the iPhone XR is still a fast and smooth phone with its Apple A12 Bionic and 3 GB of RAM. The iPhone 11 ships with iOS 13 out of the box, while the iPhone XR is born with iOS 12. However, Apple decided to update both the devices to the latest iOS 14. Naturally, more recent phones get longer software support.
Camera
iPhone 11 and iPhone XR are equipped with the same main camera sensor: a 12 MP unit with f/1.8 focal aperture, phase detection autofocus, and OIS, as well as a Quad-LED flash. But the iPhone 11 comes with an additional 12 MP ultrawide sensor, while the iPhone XR lacks secondary sensors on the rear side. This means you can shoot better photos in a lot of scenarios with the iPhone 11. But if you do not need a wide-angle, then the iPhone XR may be enough for you. Besides offering more cameras on the rear side, the iPhone 11 is also equipped with a better front camera sporting a 12 MP resolution (against the 7 MP snapper found on the iPhone XR).
The iPhone 11 has a bigger battery than the iPhone XR, as well as a more efficient chipset. This means that its battery life is longer. iPhone 11 and iPhone XR support wireless charging, but the former has faster charging speeds if you use the cable. The iPhone 11 supports 18W fast charging, while the iPhone XR stops at 15W.
Price
The iPhone 11 is actually priced at $599/€719 in its base variant, while the XR costs $499/€619. Are those 100 bucks of difference worth the upgrades offered by the iPhone 11? In my opinion, yes. With the iPhone 11, you get better water resistance, a stronger processor, a higher quantity of RAM, an additional camera, and even a slightly bigger battery with faster charging, as well as a more recent native operating system. Unless saving money is your main priority, I believe you should spend $100 more and opt for the iPhone 11.
Update: The display size for the OnePlus 9 Pro is not 6.55-inches but 6.7-inches. The leaker admitted that the original screen size was a mistake. Based on this correction, there should not be a larger model as previously speculated. The original story follows below.
OnePlus fans looking forward to the next flagship phone will be shocked to see that the OnePlus 9 Pro looks very familiar. Renders of the phone which have just been leaked show that OnePlus is gunning for a design (at least on the rear) similar to that of the Galaxy S20 FE from Samsung.
The renders are from none other than Steve Hemmerstoffer a.k.a. OnLeaks via the Voice platform. The images show that the OnePlus 9 Pro will have a curved display with a punch hole at the top left corner of the screen.
The design of the screen might be unchanged from that of the OnePlus 8 Pro but the size is different. According to the leaker, the screen size is 6.55-inches making it smaller than its predecessor. This is quite surprising and has resulted in speculations that OnePlus may launch a bigger model.
On the back is where the OnePlus 9 Pro appears to be a Galaxy S20 FE clone. The camera setup has now been moved to the left just like that of the OnePlus 8T. There are four cameras of different sizes on the back – two of them are large and protrude while the other two small ones and flush with the back. The housing is also home to the LED flash and a microphone. Unlike the Galaxy S20 FE, the OnePlus 9 Pro has a glass back.
The OnePlus 9 Pro will come with two siblings one of which is the OnePlus 9 Lite | Image source: OnLeaks
Steve says that the design is still at the prototype stage but most of it is set in stone. However, there may still be some changes, most especially with respect to the rear camera design.
The OnePlus 9 Pro has the alert slider and power button on the right while the left is home to the volume rocker. There are two holes at the bottom for the speaker along with the USB-C port and a SIM tray slot.
The source of the leak confirms that the OnePlus 9 Pro will indeed launch in March 2020 as earlier reported. It will come with a Snapdragon 875 processor and run Android 11 out of the box.
Earlier this month, realme X7 Pro 5G got India’s BIS certification hinting at a launch. Following this, a few days back, realme India CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed that the realme X7 series will launch next year in India. And now, the realme X7 non-Pro variant has been spotted on India’s BIS website.
A realme smartphone, as reported by Root MyGalaxy(via GSMArena) appears on India’s BIS certification website. It has a model number RMX2176 under ‘REALME’. Now, if we recall, a device with the same model number visited TENAA back in August before the realme X7 series launch in China. The device later turned out to be the realme X7 5G.
That said, although Madhav mentioned a 2021 launch, he didn’t exactly give us a time frame. But, the latest listing suggests that the device might break cover very soon in India maybe in January. Besides, after looking at the BIS listing, one would expect that the device is indeed the realme X7 5G for India. But there is a possibility that realme might tweak it a bit.
This is because, if you take the realme 7 5G that recently launched in Europe, it is a realme V5 5G from China but with realme X7’s SoC and different display refresh rate(90Hz vs 120Hz). Hence, it is possible that realme might change something on the Indian variant too to differentiate it more from the ‘Pro’ variant. Anyway, since it’s too early to speculate anything, let’s brush up on the specs of realme X7 5G.
realme X7 5G Specifications
The realme X7 5G that launched in China back in September, features a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz punch-hole display, MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, 64MP sensor equipped quad-camera, 32MP selfie shooter, 4,300mAh battery with 65W SuperDart Charging.
Other features include SA/NSA 5G, GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, in-display fingerprint sensor, Superlinear speaker, Hi-Res Audio, 6/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage.
Samsung has launched a wide variety of mobile products in 2020 so far. Out of all those, the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Buds Live are some of the unique devices. The former is the best foldable smartphone in the market, whereas the latter is a one of a kind truly wireless earphone. Now, months after their release, the company has announced official leather cases for them.
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Samsung, the world’s largest smartphone brand officially unveiled first-party leather cases for the Galaxy Fold2 and Galaxy Buds Live via a press release (via SamMobile). These cases are priced at KRW 99,000 ($89) and KRW 22,000 ($20) respectively. They are currently limited to South Korea but should make their way to other markets soon.
The leather case offers complete protection for the Galaxy Z Fold2 by covering not only the back like the standard case but also the cover display and the hinge. It comes in two colors namely brown and black, matching the ‘Mystic Bronze’ and ‘Mystic Black’ color variants of the phone respectively.
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On the other hand, the official leather case for Galaxy Buds Live only provides protection for the case and it too comes in two colors – gray and navy. But these two colors only look good on the ‘Mystic White’ and ‘Mystic Black’ versions and therefore, ‘Mystic Bronze’ users may want o check some other cases.
The Vivo V20 series includes the Vivo V20, Vivo V20 SE, and the Vivo V20 Pro. The standard and SE models have already been announced in India while the Pro model is expected to launch at the end of this month according to the CEO of Vivo India. Now, a leaker has revealed the possible launch date for the 5G smartphone which made its debut in Thailand in September.
According to the leaker, Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414, a source informed him that the Vivo V20 Pro might be announced in India on November 25. That is Tuesday next week, four days from today.
Although he isn’t certain, the date goes in line with the “end of November” date attributed to Jerome Chen, the Indian head of Vivo. However, it is surprising that Vivo is yet to make an official announcement seeing as the date is close already.
Heard from a source that vivo "might" launch the vivo V20 Pro in India on November 25th. pic.twitter.com/ixaLO69pvZ
The Vivo V20 Pro has a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. Unlike most phones released this year which have a hole punch in their screens, the V20 Pro has a tub-shaped notch that is home to two front-facing cameras. Not only that, but the screen also has a 60Hz refresh rate which is surprising as a high-refresh-rate display is one of the popular trends in the smartphone industry this year.
Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 765G processor and it is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The triple rear camera setup on the back of the phone includes a 64MP main sensor, a 120° 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP mono camera. Up in front are a 44MP main camera and an 8MP 105° superwide angle camera.
The Vivo V20 Pro has stereo speakers, dual SIM support, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 4000mAh battery with support for 33W fast wired charging. It runs Funtouch OS based on Android 10.
Earlier this month, it was reported that the phone will have a price tag under INR 30,000 when it launches. That converts to about $405 which is cheaper than the THB 14,999 (~$495) price tag it sells for in Thailand.
UPDATE: Check out a video of the robot in action from below.
The original story continues;
A Japanese-made robot has become an instant hit and COVID-19 protocols enforcer, having joined the staff of a store with the mandate to ensure that customers wear masks and practice sufficient physical distancing to prevent the spread of the deadly disease.
This star robot, whose name is Robovie, was developed by leading robotic firm, Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR) and offers guidance and direction to visitors to the official merchandise and memorabilia store of Osaka-based football club, Cerezo Osaka.
Robovie uses a powerful camera in combination with 3D laser beam technology and Artificial Intelligence to guide its operations. It warns customers immediately it detects that they are not wearing face masks or observing physical distancing rules.
Robovie’s deployment provides an innovative response to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and an indication of how tech firms are providing solutions to human problems. The robot is on trial at the store for up to a month, in the first instance, ATR stated.
Till date, Japan has more than 120,000 reported cases of COVID-19 and about 2,000 deaths. Being close to China where the virus emanated, Japan has been able to exceptionally manage the pandemic better than many countries. Compliance to prevention protocols like regular use of facemasks in public places, physical distancing and hygienic practices.
Boston Dynamics Spot robot
However, authorities are not letting their guards down and are calling for vigilance amidst the likelihood of a second wave of infections after a resurgence in cases as the weather becomes colder and people spend more time in enclosed places.
The potential of robots playing a significant role in the response to future disease outbreaks is very promising. Robots had played important roles including in isolation centres and hospitals, providing safe solutions to very risky and hazardous situations for humans.
The use of Robots in Japan also includes cheerleading as spotted back in June during the professional baseball game where Fukuoka SoftBank Hawk hosted Rakuten Eagles. The host team owned by Softbank deployed over 20 robots to dance in a choreographed style to the team’s fight song on a podium in the stand which was entirely empty. Some of the robots include the famed Boston Dynamic’s Spot and Softbank’s humanoid robot named Pepper.
It’s been just a month since the launch of the OnePlus 8T and the company’s next flagship series is already striking the radar of leaks. The OnePlus 9 series is expected to launch around mid-March of 2021. And now, an exclusive report reveals the OnePlus 9 Camera’s design and specs. And it reminds us of the latest iPhone 12.
According to 91Mobiles’ source, the rear camera of the OnePlus 9 has a rectangular layout with rounded corners. There are two big cut-outs and a smaller one for the sensors along with an LED flash beside them. Precisely, the lens arrangement and the design looks a lot like Apple iPhone 12. However, the difference here is the layout is a bit longer and has a third sensor beneath.
That said, this camera setup leak corroborates with the early CAD renders which showed a OnePlus 9 in white color. It had a similar rectangular setup with slightly curved edges of the rear shell. You can take a closer look at the camera setup and CAD renders below:
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OnePlus 9 Rear Camera Setup
OnePlus 9 CAD Render
OnePlus 9 Camera Specifications(Expected)
Coming back, 91Mobiles’ report also says that the OnePlus 9 will have a 48MP primary camera. Although the source isn’t sure if the sensor is Sony IMX689, it’s sure that it isn’t IMX586. Additionally, the OnePlus 9 camera will have a focal length of 6mm and its output will reportedly be 12MP(4000×3000 pixels). This is probably due to the Quad-Bayer pixel structure where four pixels are combined into one(pixel-binning).
Interestingly, the report adds that a 48MP ultra-wide sensor will also accompany the primary camera. This is surprising considering its predecessor, the OnePlus 8, and even the 8T only have a 16MP sensor. Having said that, there is no information on the third sensor but it could be a macro/monochrome lens.
Apart from this, you can also expect standard features like IP68 rating, NFC, dual stereo speakers, 65W Warp Charging, and more. Let’s wait for more leaks as popular OnePlus tipster Max J. has hinted the same.
Last week, Apple announced its first ARM-based chipset for Macs called Apple M1. At the same virtual event, the American tech giant also launched new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini powered by its new silicon. Now, a week later, a new entry-level variant of MacBook Air with 128GB storage has been spotted.
Apple products have always been expensive but the company also has an education program through which schools, colleges, students, and teachers can buy them at discounted prices. At times, the firm even releases special low-storage models to make its products even more appealing to institutions who buy in bulk.
Hence, Apple has quietly listed (via 9to5Mac) a new 128GB variant of MacBook Air with M1. This version is only available under education production and comes in all three colors namely Silver, Space Gray, and Gold. Apart from less storage, it has the exact same specs as the regular retail model that can be bought by everyone.
That said, 128GB storage may sound less for most users but it makes sense for educational institutions. Because multiple students share the same computers and when their work is done, they are mostly asked to delete their files.
Further, this special 128GB variant costs only $799, which is $100 cheaper than the 256GB variant. Since schools and colleges buy products in bulk, they will be saving a lot of money.
Anyway, do you think Apple should sell this variant to regular customers as well? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Founder of Xiaomi, Lei Jun has teased the price of the upcoming Redmi Note 9 series in China. His latest post on Weibo hints that the new Note 9 series will start around 1,000 yuan($152) pretty much confirming the earlier leaks.
Lei Jun, via a post on his official Weibo account, says that the upcoming Redmi Note 9 series will be the best in Performance, Camera, and Battery life segments. This further strengthens the leaks about the Redmi Note 9 series’ devices. Besides, he also questions the users about the configuration they prefer the most in a 1,000 yuan($152) smartphone.
Hours before, Lei Jun ran a poll on Weibo earlier to check people’s favorite Note device. As per the results, Redmi Note 7, Note 8, Note 3 came in the top 3. He shared the results of the poll and asked users’ preferences on the upcoming device. All these, in addition to reports, suggest that the base model, at least the 4G variant might start from 1,000 yuan.
Precisely, a report(via ITHome) says that Redmi Note 9 5G variants will go slightly above 1,000 yuan with the Pro 5G(High-end) version priced around 1,500 yuan($228.5). However, this contradicts the earlier report which said that the entire series will be 5G friendly and begin at 1,000 yuan. In any case, we are just five days away, and hence, let’s wait for the official announcement.
Anyway, the Redmi Note 9 series will break cover on November 26 in China. It is likely to feature three models- two 5G(Redmi Note 9, Note 9 Pro) devices, and an alleged 4G device. Previous reports reveal that Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will likely be a tweaked version of Xiaomi Mi 10T-Lite and sport a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 750G paired up to 8GB RAM, 108MP camera, 4,820mAh battery with 33W charging.
The Redmi Note 9 5G likely has a 6.53-inch display, MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, 48MP rear and 13MP front camera, 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W charging. The alleged 4G variant of the Redmi Note 9, from the TENAA listing, looks a lot similar to the upcoming POCO M3. It will likely feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 662 SoC, 48MP camera, 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
Qualcomm has been granted a license to sell mobile phone chips to Huawei, however, the caveat is that they are limited to 4G chips. Now, a new leak says we may see the first Snapdragon-powered Huawei phone in a while and it may launch as the Huawei Enjoy 20e.
The info comes from the Chinese leaker that goes by Arsenal on Weibo and according to him, the Chinese manufacturer has a new phone in development that may launch as the Enjoy 20e.
The upcoming phone will have a Snapdragon 460 processor. The processor will be paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There will also be a 6GB RAM version which will also have 128GB of storage.
The leak also mentions that the phone will have an HD+ display but doesn’t mention if it will have a notch, a punch hole, or bezels. However, seeing as the Enjoy 20 5G and Enjoy 20 Pro have a waterdrop notch, that may be the case with the Enjoy 20e.
There will also be a 5000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. With a battery capacity this big, users should get at least 2 days of usage on a single charge, though 10W will be painfully slow charging. Huawei will also use polycarbonate for the phone.
Alongside some of the key specs, the leaker also reveals the possible price tags for the phone. The 4GB RAM version is expected to sell for ¥1199 (~$183) while the 6GB RAM version is expected to sell for ¥1399 (~$213).
There is no info regarding a launch date but we expect it to be announced before the end of the year. We also expect there will be more Huawei phones powered by other Qualcomm 4G processors such as the Snapdragon 720G, Snapdragon 665, and the Snapdragon 662 coming in the future. So fans of Huawei who are already tired of the plethora of Kirin 710/Kirin 710F chipsets have what to look forward to.
Tech giants like Google, Facebook, Twitter might leave Pakistan if the country doesn’t back out of a new regulation change. Reports say that the law aims to curb freedom of expression for social media companies.
Credit: AIC. Asia Internet Coalition represents companies like Google, Facebook, Twitter and fights internet policy issues in Asia-Pacific region
As reported by AP(via Gadgets360), Pakistan Government has granted more powers to the Media Regulators. Accordingly, the new change affects Internet Service Providers(ISP)/ Social Media Companies. It says that social media companies should remove obscene content from the internet within 24hours. They will face a fine of up to $3.14 million(~₹23.28 Crores) if they fail to restrict defamatory content. Precisely, the content that is against Islam and National security, Promotes terrorism, hate speech, and pornography.
Additionally, Social media companies should provide(via DAWN) any data in “decrypted, readable and comprehensive format” whenever demanded by Pakistan’s Investigation Agency. The World’s fifth-most populous country also wants the companies to set up offices locally. That said, this has drawn a lot of criticism especially from the Asia Internet Coalition(AIC).
For the unware, AIC was established in 2010 as an Industry association. It aims to promote the understanding of Internet policy issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Coming back, AIC says that the new law is alarming as it targets internet companies. It goes on to say that the draconian data localization requirements will hamper the Internet’s affordability and accessibility. In turn, it will reportedly cut off Pakistan’s digital economy from the rest.
For the unware, Pakistan govt banned short-form video platform TikTok after observing a lot of obscene anti-Islamic videos on it. It then went on to remove the ban after TikTok promised to moderate the content. Although Pakistan’s Govt is yet to comment on AIC’s response, we feel that it needs to act swiftly to coordinate with the relevant parties and find a solution.
Taiwanese computer hardware maker ASUS has launched Chromebox 4 as the successor to the Chromebox 3 from 2018. The new model is powered by 10th Gen Intel processors and comes in four different CPU variants, two RAM versions, and four storage variants. Let us take a look at its entire specs and features along with price and availability.
ASUS Chromenox 4 Specifications & Features
The ASUS Chromebox 4 is powered by the following four 10th Gen Intel processors with integrated Intel HD graphics.
Intel Celeron 5205U Processor 1.9 GHz (2M Cache, up to 1.9 GHz)
Intel Core i3-10110U Processor 2.1 GHz (4M Cache, up to 4.1 GHz)
Intel Core i5-10210U Processor 1.6 GHz (6M Cache, up to 4.2 GHz)
Intel Core i7-10510U Processor 1.8 GHz (8M Cache, up to 4.9 GHz)
The Celeron version is paired with 4 GB DDR4 2400 RAM ( 1 x SO-DIMM), which can be expandable up to 8GB. On the other hand, the Core versions ship with 8GB DDR4 2666 RAM (2 x SO-DIMM) and can be expanded up to 16GB.
Whereas, for storage, the former variant can be purchased with either MMC (32GB or 64GB) and M.2 SSD (128 GB or 256 GB) storage. However, the latter models only come with SSD storage. Further, all the variants feature Intel HrP2 dual-band WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0 CNVi network adapter.
As for I/O, the ASUS Chromebox 4 feature the following ports.
Front and Side
Celeron
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (supports BC1.2)
Core
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (supports BC1.2)
Common
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
1 x microSD card
Rear
Celeron
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Core
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Common
1 x USB-C® 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0/Power Delivery/DisplayPort)
2 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port (Gigabit Ethernet)
1 x DC-in
1 x Kensington lock
With these many ports, users can hook up this tiny computer with up to three 4K monitors for multi-tasking. That’s not all, the new model, unlike its predecessors, comes with a lockable VESA mount so that it can be mounted behind monitors for better cable management.
Last but not least, the product measures 148.5 x 148.5 x 40mm dimensions, weighs about 1Kg, and uses 65W (Celeron)/90W (Core) power adapter.
ASUS Chromebox 4 Pricing & Availability
The ASUS Chromebook 4 starts from $289 and will go on sale in North America from December. The company is yet to confirm availability for other regions.
POCO India has been focusing on budget, and mid-range smartphones lately. It began the year with POCO X2 and then carried over to the POCO M2 Pro. While everyone was expecting that the next device would be a flagship, it came out with a POCO X3 and finally POCO C3. However, the company has finally spilled the beans on the next plan. Before you start guessing, yes it’s an answer to the million-dollar question, “when is the next POCO F smartphone coming?”.
Anuj Sharma, Country Director of POCO India, and Manmohan, General Manager of Poco India, confirmed(via Mukul Sharma) in the latest AMA(ASK ME ANYTHING) session that they are working on the POCO F series right now. Now, after this, one would pretty much expect that POCO’s next launch will be an F series device. But POCO didn’t say anything about the launch and hence, we will have to wait for a bit.
Anyway, we really hope that POCO surprises everyone by bringing back the budget flagship series sooner to India, maybe in a few months. That said, if you ask me, going by the numbers, the next device will mostly be the POCO F2 and not darn the ‘Pro’ branding. This is because the naming has reached everywhere and currently, it is probably the most asked question regarding POCO. Additionally, Anuj had earlier confirmed that POCO F2 Pro won’t come to India.
He had said in an interview with Indian Express that POCO F2 Pro isn’t a true successor to the POCO F1. Coming back, while answering another question regarding creating the magic of POCO F1 again, Manmohan says that it’s very difficult. This is understandable considering 2020 has been different and the cost of production and supply chain including other issues, has bothered companies during the pandemic.
However, if POCO manages to follow the “Everything you need, Nothing You don’t” trend of F1, we feel that it has a chance to grab the attention back. Anyway, the team including Anju didn’t reveal anything apart from this.
So, if POCO were to launch the next device as POCO F2, what should it have to draw your attention?do let us know in the comments below.
A few days back, OPPO unveiled OPPO X 2021 as the world’s first working concept of a rollable smartphone. The company only revealed minute details of this device and did not say if it will be ever hit the shelves. On the other hand, LG has already confirmed that it will release such a phone next year for the public. Ahead of it, the South Korean electronics giant has patented a design for a rollable laptop.
LG is yet to launch a foldable smartphone, however, it has released other interesting products. First and foremost, LG is the only company to commercially sell a rollable smart TV called LG Signature OLED TV R. Also, it is the only brand in the world selling a modern smartphone with a swivel display in the form of LG Wing.
Though the company has confirmed to launch a rollable smartphone next year, it seems to even have plans for a laptop with this very same tech. Because it has filed a design patent for the same. This LG patent was first reported by Root MyGalaxy but the publication does not say anything about when and at which office this patent was filed.
According to the diagrams, the display in this laptop can be unrolled from 13.3-inch up to 17-inch. That’s not all, even the keyboard with a touchpad can be rolled inside the display drum. So when the notebook is completely rolled, it looks like a soundbar.
So what are the use cases of this design? The only one we could think of is that it will take less space in bags. But since flexible technology is fragile, it will take time to perfect this. Hence, we don’t see LG launching a rollable laptop in the near future.
Having said that, if you still want a futuristic computer, Lenovo sells a foldable laptop called ThinkPad X1 Fold, which is limited to certain regions for now.
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