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OnePlus 8/8 Pro receive November 2020 security update with a host of fixes

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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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.

  • OnePlus 8

    • IN: 11.0.2.2.IN21DA
    • EU: 11.0.2.2.IN21BA
    • NA: 11.0.2.2.IN21AA

  • OnePlus 8 Pro

    • IN: 11.0.2.2.IN11DA
    • EU: 11.0.2.2.IN11BA
    • NA: 11.0.2.2.IN11AA
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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.

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Samsung teases future foldable devices with triple folds and rollable displays

By
Sean
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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.

Samsung

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 TechSina report. However, this is still speculation so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

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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.

Samsung

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.

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Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei hopes Honor to surpass its former parent company

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Jeet
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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).

Honor Logo

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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.

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Xiaomi Mi WiFi Repeater Extender Pro up for Black Friday Sale on Tomtop

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Greeva Agnihotri
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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.Mi WiFi Repeater Extender Pro Deal

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.Mi WiFi Repeater Extender Pro -3-

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 P50 series to feature liquid lenses with a millisecond focusing time: Report

By
Sean
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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 Liquid Lens Camera Module 02
Huawei patent for a liquid lens camera module

According to a MyDrivers report, 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.

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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 Review Featured
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.

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China surpasses US for the first time in artificial intelligence patent filings

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Jeet
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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.

China Leads USA in AI Patents

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.

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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.

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Foxconn is shifting some Apple iPad and MacBook production to Vietnam

By
Jeet
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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.

Apple Logo

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.

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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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Vivo V20 Pro 5G launch date for India finally confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Reports have been claiming since the past week that the Vivo V20 Pro 5G will be announced in the first week of December. A senior reporter from XDA Developers had recently claimed that the Vivo V20 Pro 5G will launch on Dec. 2 in India. While Vivo began with the registrations of the smartphone through its own website and Amazon India, there was no official confirmation on its launch date. Vivo India has finally revealed that the V20 Pro 5G will break cover in the country on the same date.

India is yet to become a 5G-ready country, but the launch poster released by the brand shows that Vivo V20 Pro will carry 5G branding. After the Vivo X50 Pro that went official a few months ago in India, the Vivo V20 Pro 5G will be the sconed phone from the brand to arrive with the Snapdragon 765G chipset.

The Vivo V20 Pro 5G pre-orders have started through offline stores. The handset is believed to sell for Rs 29,990 (~$406) in the country. It is expected to land in India as the first Android 10 OS preinstalled Vivo phone.

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Vivo V20 Pro 5G Specifications

The Vivo V20 Pro 5G has a 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 60Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 765G chipset is coupled with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It does not feature a microSD card slot.

The larger notch on the phone’s display has an eye-focus enabled 44-megapixel main selfie camera and an 8-mgeapixel ultrawide lens. Its rear-mounted camera module has a 64-megapixel main shooter, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel mono lens. The phone is backed by a 4,100mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

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Apple patents new MacBook Touch Bar with Force Touch technology

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Jeet
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Apple is expected to launch newly redesigned MacBooks next year, most probably powered by the company’s own Apple Silicon chipset. Now, ahead of that, a new patent application by the Cupertino-giant has been published by the US Patent & Trademark Office.

It reveals that Apple has filed a patent for a new Touch Bar which is almost the same as the current one, but it features Force Touch technology that can identify touch pressure on the screen to perform different actions.

MacBook Touch Bar Force Touch Patent

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The force touch technology, first appeared in Apple Watch, was introduced in MacBook trackpad in 2015. The company had also introduced it in the iPhone 6s as 3D Touch but was later discontinued.

Currently, it is now known how Apple is planning to have users use this force touch on the MacBook’s Touch Bar. For those who are unaware, Touch Bar is a small interactive OLED strip on top of the keyboard on the MacBook Pro models.

This new patent from Apple confirms that the Touch Bar is here to stay, at least for the MacBook Pro models for the foreseeable future, even though many users dislike this new addition because of accidental touches and many users consider it to not be much useful.

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Redmi K30S short supply issues continue in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In October, Redmi announced the Redmi K30S (aka Redmi K30S Commemorative Edition or Redmi K30S Ultra) in China. The handset was sold at a special discount of 300 Yuan (~$46) during the Double 11 (Nov. 11) shopping festival in the home market. It was made available with a starting price of 2,299 Yuan (~$349). Now that the Double 11 has passed, the Redmi K30S is available with its regular pricing. Mydrivers reported that the smartphone is still difficult to purchase as there seems to be a shortage in supply.

After the Double 11, the Redmi K30S is selling with original price tags such as 2,599 Yuan (~$395) for 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant and 2,799 Yuan (~$425) for 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage model. At 10 AM this morning, the Redmi K30S was made available for purchase with the increased price tags. Still, it was sold quickly. Such is the demand for the Redmi K30S.

Redmi K30S
Redmi K30S

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Redmi K30S specifications

The Redmi K30S is a rebadged version of the Xiaomi Mi 10T smartphone. Flanked with Gorilla Glass 5 panels on the front and rear, the Redmi K30S features a 6.67-inch LCD screen that supports a Full HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The Android 10 OS overlaid with MIUI skin comes preinstalled on the device. It possesses a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powers the Redmi K30S with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The 5,000mAh battery of the phone supports 33W fast charging. It has a selfie camera of 20-megapixel and a 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera system. It comes in Cosmic Black and Lunar Silver color options.

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India’s Lava Mobiles starts manufacturing phones for Nokia and other brands

By
Jeet
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Lava Mobiles, which is India’s one of the few homegrown mobile phone companies, is reportedly manufacturing devices for other brands. As per the new report, the company is now making Nokia and Moto branded devices in the Indian market.

HMD Global’s Nokia and Lenovo‘s Motorola brands are selling their devices with “Made in India” inscribed on the phone’s back. To ensure that the devices are made in India and as a cost-effective and convenient method, they have opted to partner with Lava Mobiles to manufacture devices at its facilities in India.

Lava Mobile Logo

It is also being reported that Lava Mobiles is in the advanced level of talks with one of the telecom companies in India for co-branded devices. Not just that, it is actually in talks with all three major network carriers in India for design and manufacturing partnerships, similar to what it is doing for Nokia.

Lava Mobiles was founded in 2009 and is among one of the few mobile companies with Indian roots. The company was once having a good market share but ever since the Chinese companies entered the Indian market, it has lost its hold in India’s smartphone market. Although, it is still selling its own smartphones and feature phones in India.

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Apart from that, the company has now become a contract manufacturer and expanding its footprints in that sector, it is making low-cost phones for companies like AT&T and General Electric, among others.

One of the reasons for Lava to expand its business in the contract manufacturing space is because the company has been approved under the Indian government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme which offers incentives after meeting certain criteria.

Lava, which is the second-largest feature phone company in India, has ramped up its production capacity to 30-45 million feature phones. With its efforts to expand business in contract manufacturing, it is hoping to become one of the leading smartphone manufacturers in India.

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Realme RMX3063 FCC listing reveals 5,000mAh battery and triple cameras

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier this month, two unknown Realme phones with model numbers RMX3061 and RMX3063 were seen in the database of the Eurasian Economic Commission (ECC). Later, both model numbers were spotted at Indonesian certification platforms like TKDN and Sertifikasi website. Now, the RMX3063 handset has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. The FCC certification has revealed a few key specs of the device.

The first thing that has through the FCC listing of the RMX3063 is that the model number of its battery is BLP729. The battery is mentioned in its rated capacity of 4,880mAh. The BLP729 battery has been previously used by Realme on its Realme 5i handset. Hence, it appears that the Realme RMX3063 has a 5,000mAh battery.

There is no information on the fast charging capabilities of the device. The support for Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n suggests that it could be a budget phone from the brand. There is no support for 5G connectivity on the device.

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The rear design of the RMX3063 phone shows that it has a square-reshaped camera module that houses three cameras. Realme has previously used such a camera layout on phones like the Realme Narzo 20 and Realme Q2i smartphones. The other details of the phone are not known yet. Also, the final product name of the device is under wraps. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further leaks to know more about the Realme RMX3063.

The Realme RMX3061 and RMX3063 could be the company’s first phones arriving in the coming year. In Q1 this year, Realme announced the Realme X50 5G and Realme X50 Pro 5G smartphones. Hence, the Chinese firm is expected to announce the Realme X60 5G and Realme X60 Pro 5G in Q1 2021.

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Redmi Note 8 up for grab at an irresistible offer price of US$155!

By
Simranpal Singh
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Redmi Note 8 can be all yours now at an ultra-affordable rate from Banggood. Thanks to the ongoing Black Friday Sale campaign on the e-commerce platform, the 4/128GB variant of the device is up for grabs at just US$155 over its actual listed price of US$189.99. Interested folks have the option to choose from Neptune Blue or Space Black color variant of the device.

Redmi Note 8 All Colors Featured

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For the unversed, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Global Version boasts a 6.3 inch LCD display. It has a Quad Rear Camera setup led by a 48MP main sensor. Keeping the light on is a 4000mAh battery. It’s powered by Snapdragon 665 Octa-core Mobile Platform. And, includes all the necessary connectivity options such as LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, and so on.

Not going into detail about the specs of the Note 8 packs. Nonetheless, the offer price it’s indeed lucrative that you shouldn’t miss if looking to get an affordable device any time soon.

Coming back to the offer, to get the Redmi Note 8 for US$155, you’ve to make use of the special coupon code which is valid till only 30th November. So, waste no more time and hit the link given below to steal the device during this deal period. Also, don’t forget to apply the coupon code during the checkout.

Coupon Code: BGBFN8128

Valid Till: 30th November 2020

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It’s pertinent to mention here that, do check the availability of shipment in your area. The warehouse location in Hong Kong, so the discount is applicable in the region only. Hurry up!!!

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TCL 20 5G renders and specifications leak reveal 6.67-inch display, SD690, 48MP triple cameras and more

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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This year, TCL introduced a couple of smartphones such as TCL 10 Pro, TCL 10L, TCL 10 Plus, TCL 10 SE, TCL 10 5G, and TCL 10 5G UW under the TCL 10 branding. Reliable tipster Evan Blass has shared renders of the upcoming TCL 20 5G smartphone. The leak also carries the key specs of the phone.

The TCL 20 5G moniker suggests that it could be a successor to the TCL 10 5G. However, its T781 model number and specifications indicate that it may be a follow-up device for the TCL Plex that went official last year.

TCL 20 5G specifications

 

TCL 20 5G
TCL 20 5G

The leak states that the TCL 20 5G has a 6.67-inch display with a top-center aligned hole-punch. The screen supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel.

The backside of the phone features a vertical camera unit that includes a 48-megapixel primary shooter, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

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The Snapdragon 690 5G chipset is present under the hood of the TCL 20 5G. The SoC is accompanied by 6 GB of RAM. The device will be available in 128 GB and 256 GB storage editions.

TCL 20 5G

The TCL 20 5G draws power from a 4,500mAh battery. A fingerprint scanner is embedded in the power button. The handset is equipped with a microSD card slot, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a dedicated Google Assistant button around its edges.

Blass revealed that the TCL 20 5G will go official early next year. Probably, the device may get showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021 in January There is no word on the pricing of the device.

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Black Friday Deals: Get Amazon Echo Devices at over 50% discount, starting from $9.99

By
Simranpal Singh
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How can we miss the Black Friday Deals on Amazon Echo devices this season? Here’s the guide to avail of up to a 50% discount on Amazon products ranging from Echo devices to Fire TV streaming devices. The shopping giant keeps evolving its product lineup by introducing new smart devices every year. There are significant discounts on the new 2020 Echo and Echo Dot speakers too.  These deals are available from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and other major retailers.

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These little devices can bring smart home functionality to your homes and can help you in day to day routines. Alexa supported devices can link with other smart devices at your premises to give you an overall automated experience. Here we have concluded some best deals on Amazon Echo devices:

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Black Friday Amazon Echo Devices

New Amazon Echo with Premium Sound (4th Gen) – It is the latest entrant to Amazon Echo Lineup and available for $69 $99. It carries a 2-inch woofer and two 0.8-inch tweeters.

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New Echo Dot (4th Gen) – It features a 1.6-inch speaker with support for 3.5mm audio or Bluetooth Line in. It measures 100 x 100 x 89 mm in size and packs Alexa support. It is available in Charcoal, Glacier White, and Twilight Blue color.

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Amazon Echo Flex – It is the cheapest Echo device available for the price of $9.99 this Black Friday. It brings Alexa functionality to any free plug socket. It carries a 0.6-inch speaker.

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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – A bit old, but can accomplish every task like the new Amazon Echo Dot. It houses a 1.6-inch speaker, measures 4.3 x 9.9 x 9.9cm in size, and weighs 300g.

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Amazon Echo (3rd gen 2019) – A large-sized smart speaker with a 3-inch woofer and 0.8-inch tweeter provides a good listening experience. It measures 14.8 x 9.9 x 9.9cm in size and weighs 780 grams.

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Amazon Echo Show 5 – A useful smart display device best suited for small rooms. It can be a bedside table-friendly gadget to control your whole house. The device can also be your work station’s attraction point. It carries a 5.5-inch display and measures  14.8 x 8.6 x 7.3cm in size.

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Amazon Echo Show 8 –  It is an 8-inch Echo device that features a 2 x 2.0-inch @ 10W speaker. The device measures 20.4 x 13.6 x 9.9cm in size and weighs 1037 grams. It is the best suitable Echo device for a larger room.

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Amazon Echo Plus – It is a super large speaker measures 14.8 x 9.9 x 9.9cm in size and weighs 780g. The smart speaker brings impressive audio and also features a temperature sensor.

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Amazon Echo Spot –  A beautifully crafted Amazon Echo device featuring a round 2.5-inch display. It carries a 1.4-inch speaker and weighs 420 grams. It can be your bedside clock and video call manager. The camera on top makes it different from other devices.

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These are some best deals on Amazon Echo devices that you can grab from the Black Friday sale. You can check our full Black Friday Deals coverage to save maximum this festive season.

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Nokia 9.3 PureView launch said to have been postponed to H1 2021

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Habeeb Onawole
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Nokia has been missing from the flagship scene for more than a year now. While other manufacturers launch at least two flagship smartphones per year, HMD Global’s last flagship phone is the 2019 Nokia 9 PureView.

There have been several reports that the manufacturer is working on a new flagship called the Nokia 9.3 PureView which will come with a more powerful processor and upgraded cameras. The last we heard was that the phone will eventually be announced in December after multiple postponements. However, the latest report says that the phone will no longer launch this year.

The info comes from Nokia anew (nokia_anew) and according to a tweet they posted, the Nokia 9.3 PureView will not launch this year as the announcement has been postponed to the first half of next year.

The source said in a reply that the info was not a joke as they have received confirmation. It is also stated that the new date (month) is unknown.

While the info above is an unconfirmed report and should be taken with a grain of salt, it wouldn’t be surprising if it turns out to be true. The phone which is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 865 has been postponed more than once already, so another postponement will not be unusual.

The phone was expected to make its debut in December along with the Nokia 7.3 and Nokia 6.3 smartphones but with a move to next year, our guess is that HMD Global may be making a major change to the phone’s specifications or may believe December is no longer the best time to announce such a high-profile phone.

If it is making a major change to the phone, we presume that the Snapdragon 865 processor may be dropped in favor of the Snapdragon 875. If that is the case, the Nokia 9.3 will most likely arrive later in the first half of the year rather than early due to the availability of the processor.

However, if the decision to move the date is based on December not being a good time, then the phone should arrive early next year with the Snapdragon 865 on board. That would not be unusual seeing as the Nokia 9 PureView launched in 2019 with the flagship processor of 2018.

HMD Global needs to get its act together unless its long term plan is to keep making features, entry-level, and mid-range phones.

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Google Opinion Rewards app now available in Thailand

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Google Opinion Rewards app was announced in 2013. The app which is available on both Android and iOS provides users with Play Store credits (Android users) or cash via PayPal (iOS users) after taking Google Surveys. It has now been reported that the app is now available in Thailand.

The support page for Opinion Rewards has a list of countries where the app is available and the current list has a total of 29 countries including the newly-added Thailand. The page also says that only users over 18years of age are eligible.

Google Opinion Rewards

So if you are interested and live in Thailand, all you have to do is head to the Play Store and download the Google Opinion Rewards app, register, opt-in for the service and begin taking those surveys.

The app description says that surveys will be sent about once a week and users can vary from choosing between logos to more personal questions such as when next you plan to travel. Credit earned from the surveys can be used towards purchases on the Google Play Store.

There is no saying when other countries will get the app but seeing as only 29 countries are supported since the service was made available in the U.S. about 7 years ago, there is a high chance many countries won’t be getting it anytime soon.

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Blackview BL6000 Pro offers an Exclusive Discount for Black Friday

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Greeva Agnihotri
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Blackview is illustrious for making rugged smartphones at a decent price range. Their most recent introduction, BL6000 Pro, a 5G rugged phone, was launched with a $699.99 price tag. In the light of the Black Friday festivities, the company has decided to offer a discount on BL6000 Pro and is now available for just $449.99. The hefty price might limit some people from buying it, so let’s take a look at its specifications and find out.BL6000 Pro-1-Durability

BL6000 Pro has an IP68 and IP69K rating and made with a nano molding technology that efficiently upgrades its waterproof performance, making it ideal to be carried while swimming and surfing. Its military-grade built further protects it from accidental drops and falls. This rugged smartphone has an IceMode function for freezing environments where it can still conveniently function with a temperature of up to -30℃.BL6000 Pro-4-5G Compatibility

BL6000 Pro is the world’s first rugged smartphone with 5G compatibility. Since the 5G network is expected to be 10 times faster than the current one, it is expected to offer an enhanced user-experience while downloading huge files, surfing, online gaming, video calling, and more. This network band will also come in handy when the user is out on their adventures, where the connectivity is the most prominent for various security and safety purposes. It will also help the users share live vlogs and updates in challenging situations.BL6000 Pro-3-Specifications

BL6000 Pro runs on Android 10 OS that can most likely be upgraded to Android 11 in the first quarter of the next year. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800 octa-core processor and has an 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS2.1 ROM. With 6.36-inch FHD+ punch-hole display, this unit offers an immersive viewing experience. Other features like Sony IMX582 48MP triple-rear camera with Samsung S5K3P9-SP 16MP front camera, 5280mAh battery with wireless charging support, Barometer sensor, fingerprint sensor, NFC payments, 5G and 4G compatibility, GPS & GLONASS & Beidou & Galileo & QZSS navigation make this Blackview smartphone ultra-versatile.BL6000 Pro-1-BL6000 Pro boasts a sleek and straightforward design that can make it pass for a regular smartphone. Packed with a host of features, this smartphone has something for everyone. And since it’s on a Black Friday sale for just $449.99, it gives all the more reason to be the ideal choice for an upgrade. This offer is only valid till November 28th, so hurry and make the most of it.BL6000 Pro-5-

Surface Laptop 4 and Surface Pro 8 FCC images leaked; rumoured to launch in January

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Habeeb Onawole
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Fans of the Surface Laptop lineup who expected Microsoft to announce the fourth-gen model this year were disappointed. Instead, the Redmond-based company announced the Surface Laptop Go, an affordable model for the series. Now, images believed to be of the Surface Laptop 4 and the Surface Pro 8 have surfaced on the web along with details about when they will arrive.

The photos were posted on Twitter by the user that goes by “cozyplanes” (@cozyplanes) and they appear to be from the FCC. The Surface Laptop 4 is shown in black and we only get a top view of the device. The image of the Surface Pro 8 also doesn’t give us much to see.

Nevertheless, the design for both devices seem not to be too different from that of their predecessors, and fans of the series may not be pleased with that. A common complaint the Surface Pro 7 got was its unchanged design from that of previous generations which makes it more surprising that Microsoft is once again going with the same old look for the Surface Pro 8. Hopefully, it pacifies buyers with new colors.

The tweet also reveals the model numbers for the devices and also mentions an LTE version of the Surface Pro 8 will be announced. The Surface Pro 7 didn’t have an LTE version, so those who skipped it because of that can look forward to the Pro 8.

With respect to specs, Windows Central says that the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 8 should come with 11th-gen Intel processors with Intel Xe graphics. There are also unconfirmed reports of an AMD version of the Surface Laptop 4. The time to market for the two devices is put at mid-January and not until October when the series usually launches.

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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G case renders reveal the phone’s design

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Smartphone OEMs have begun to release affordable 5G devices worldwide. Up until earlier this year, such phones were limited to China but not anymore. Following the launch of Galaxy A51 5G a few months back, Samsung recently unveiled Galaxy A42 5G as its cheapest 5G smartphone yet. But that mantle may soon go to Galaxy A32 5G whose design has leaked for the first time.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Case Render Leak Featured

We first heard about the upcoming Galaxy A32 5G back in late July. Since then, there has not been any new information regarding this smartphone up until now. The new leak concerning this handset comes in the form of case renders. These renders were shared by well-known India tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore on Twitter.

According to the renders, unlike any other Samsung smartphone, the forthcoming Galaxy A32 5G will feature separate holes for the vertically aligned triple camera setup on the back. Interestingly, the device will also come with a dual-LED flash for some reason. Anyway, it is at least two less than the quad-LED flash found on the rear of LG K92 5G.

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Further, the phone will sport an Infinity-U display (panel with a dew-drop notch) on the front. Whereas, its right side will house volume rockers and a power key with an embedded fingerprint sensor, and the left side will include a SIM card slot.

Lastly, the top of the handset will only feature a secondary mic but the bottom will feature a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Unfortunately, this leak did not reveal any specs of this phone. Anyway, as per its first leak, the handset will feature a 48MP primary camera.

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