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OPPO announces a new “3+N+X” strategy at the INNO DAY 2020 event

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Balaji S
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Today, OPPO held the second iteration of its “OPPO INNO DAY” event in Shenzhen, China. At the event, the company announced three new developments including an AR Glass, and a rollable smartphone. Alongside the new concept products, OPPO also announced a new development strategy to integrate its products, technologies under one ecosystem.

OPPO 3+N+X Strategy
Credits: YouTube/OPPO

OPPO calls it the “3+N+X” Technology transition Strategy. Here “3” refers to the prime capacities of its hardware, software, and service technologies. “N” stands for essential AI, Security and Privacy, Multimedia, and interconnectivity. “X” signifies its innovative tech like AR, flash charging, new form factors(concepts), imaging, and more. Going forward, OPPO says the strategy is going to be the key priority of its R&D development.

3- Hardware, Software, Service

Talking about the “3” underlying technologies, OPPO says it’s emphasizing more on short-distance wireless communications. That is, in addition to the already evolving hardware tech. It also aims to connect multiple-devices like Smart Home Products under one roof.

Next, for software, OPPO not only aims to have a software that is backward compatible but also make it work seamlessly across multiple devices through collaboration and one-stop engineering solution across ecosystems. Oppo’s services tech to provide internet services involves Cloud computing, Big Data, Machine Learning, and smart services. They work in tandem to improve the value of data online.

According to OPPO, it has a daily Application and Smart services distribution of 1.7 billion, 330 million respectively. The company also says it has around 280 million monthly active content users.

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N- Essential Capabilities

Talking about the essential technological capabilities, OPPO said that it’s HeyThings IoT platform offers a one-stop solution for developers to share resources. It says the platform has about more than 50 categories and partnerships with more than 30 brands including Midea so far.

Furthermore, it says car machine interconnection is also on the list of OPPO’s interconnectivity. It believes with resource co-ordination, technology transfers between car devices, we can achieve sensorless car keys, remote car control, and intelligent screencast(Smart screen).

X- Differentiated technologies

As mentioned earlier, OPPO’s differentiated tech aims to be innovative, disruptive whilst improving the overall user experience. For instance, OPPO’s SuperVOOC(125W), AirVOOC(65W), 50W SuperVOOC mini Charger are examples of what the company is capable of.

Lastly, OPPO says that it’s ideal for a company to properly integrate the technologies apart from developing it. And with persistent investment in R&D, it is going to let the users reap the benefits while absorbing all the hard tasks for itself.

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POCO M3 launch confirmed for November 24

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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In case you are not aware, Xiaomi’s POCO brand has two main divisions – global and India. Both of them operate separately and their product portfolio is different. Hence, when POCO Global teased the arrival of a new smartphone by the end of 2020, POCO India confirmed that there will no new phone from them. Now, weeks later, this upcoming handset’s moniker has been officially confirmed as POCO M3 and it will be unveiled on November 24.

POCO M3 Launch Date

The upcoming POCO M3 has been in the news for a while now. However, its exact branding has been only confirmed now. This handset is expected to be nothing but a tweaked version of Redmi Note 10 4G.

That’s because the Chinese version of this device bears the model number M2010J19SC. Similarly, the Global and Indian versions of this phone have been spotted on IMDA, EEC, and Geekbench with similar model numbers – M2010J19SG and M2010J19SI respectively.

Hence, according to TENAA and other listings, the forthcoming POCO M3 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset paired with a minimum of 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. On the front, it will sport a 6.53-inch FHD IPS LCD panel with a dew-drop notch housing an 8MP selfie camera.

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Whereas, on the back, the smartphone will house a triple camera setup consisting of a 48MP primary sensor. Last but not least, it will run Android 10 and will be backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging.

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After OnePlus 9 Pro, the OnePlus 9 vanilla gets spotted at Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last week, an OnePlus phone with model number LE2117 was spotted at the Geekbench listing. It is speculated that this device could be the OnePlus 9 Pro. Today, another OnePlus phone with LE2113 model number appeared on the same benchmarking platform. This one seems to be the vanilla OnePlus 9.

OnePlus 9 Geekbench listing

The OnePlus 9 Geekbench appearance reveals that it is powered by a Qualcomm processor that has “Lahaina” codename, which is a clear hint that it the Snapdragon 875 flagship chip. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM.

OnePlus 9 Geekbench

The smartphone is preinstalled with Android 10 OS. In the single-core test, the OnePlus 9 scored 1115 points and it achieved 3483 in the multi-core test In comparison, the OnePlus 9 Pro had scored 1122 and 2733, respectively in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench.

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The Pro model was also seen with the same specs as the SD875 chip, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 10 OS at the benchmarking site. These scores should be taken with a pin of salt because the benchmarked devices could be prototype units.

At present, there is no information available on the other specs of the phone. Since the Warp Charge 65 fast charging technology was introduced with the OnePlus 8T, it is likely that the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro could be equipped with Warp Charge 65.

The OnePlus 9 series is expected to break cover by mid-March next year. In the U.S., the company expected to sell the flagship phones through Verizon and T-Mobile. Speculations are rife that the OnePlus Nord 2 will also arrive in Q1 next year.

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OPPO showcases the AR Glass 2021 with improved design, audio-visuals & more!

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Jed John Ikoba
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OPPO today held the 2020 edition of its Inno Day event where it launched a number of products. The OPPO AR Glass 2021 was one of the products that were unveiled by tech giant at the event which also saw the unveiling of the concept rollable display phone.

This year’s edition is a much-improved version but with a design which looks like ordinary eyeglasses. The design of the previous version of the OPPO AR glasses looks very much like VR glasses. In terms of the build, this model is 75% lighter than last year’s model and it is possible to connect it to a smartphone via the USB-C to USB-C port.

OPPO AR Glasses 2021 utilises the Birdbath optical solution which brings an increased contrast by 53%. It also results in an increase in brightness uniformity by 98%, and pixels per degree by 40% compared to last year’s model.

The AR glasses pack a 0.71-inch OLED display which has its light refracted by a spectroscope to the eye. There is also a customized large-amplitude speaker onboard with a unique semi-open rear cavity acoustic design. This audio design will ensure that the AR glasses deliver a home theatre-like experience which gives the illusion of watching a 90-inch screen from 3m away.

Users can also interact with the glasses from a paired smartphone. The glasses can be used as a touchpad. Users can equally track their hands and fingers through the glasses’ set of binocular fisheye cameras. The cameras can recognize 21 markers on a single hand, four on one finger. Those cameras paired with a ToF camera enable centimetre-level accuracy within 1-degree.

Talking of the potential use cases for the glasses, OPPO says it can be used for AR streaming of online and local HD videos, delivering a “theatre-like” viewing experience. It can also be deployed for AR gaming with the Multiplayer Online Battle Arena and tower defence games, virtual placement of furniture in your home, and AR picture taking with RGB cams that capture virtual and real scenes simultaneously.

OPPO is also planning to open up the system to developers by providing a comprehensive client-side SDK and a development toolchain under the Oppo AR developer program. The program will commence next year and will help the community create AR-specific apps.

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Oppo X 2021 unveiled as the world’s first smartphone concept with an extending display

By
Sean
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Smartphone manufacturers are constantly pushing the boundaries with technological innovation. Every year we see a new feature or standard become the norm or a new launch that evolves upon the fundamental designs. Now, Oppo has unveiled the Oppo X 2021 Rollable Concept smartphone that features an extending display, which is the first of its kind.

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The efforts of the Chinese tech giant’s R&D is on full display at the Inno Day 2020 event as the Oppo X 2021 arrives with a unique extending screen. Its display expands from 6.7 inches to 7.4 inches, which is achieved through the company’s rollable concept technology. This makes the display durable with no “hard folding” involved to eliminate the “headache’ of a crease forming in the middle of the display, which is common on foldable handsets. The screen is an OLED panel that extends through its 6.8mm Roll Motor that is a proprietary design. Notably, the company had filed for 122 patents for this project, out of which 12 are used on the scroll mechanism alone.

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Oppo placed an emphasis on the durability and support structure behind its rollable display. The company built a special 2 in 1 plate, which acts as the support when the display is contracted or extended. It achieves this by having the support panel comprise of two parts with one portion sliding out along with the display to keep a rigid structure and achieve a flat surface. Oppo’s Chief 5G scientist Henry Tang stated that “Compared with foldable technologies, rollable displays are a lot more adaptable as they are adjustable between minimum and maximum sizes for different use case scenarios.”

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Furthermore, the company also added a custom made laminate for the screen for additional protection. The Warp Track is a 0.1mm laminate that firmly protects the screen. Oppo intends to have this device enhance the usual functions that a smartphone offers. In other words, the additional real estate would offer a wider view during gaming, extra real estate for reading e-books, and even offer split interface to make full use of the extended display.

Unfortunately, finer details and specifications of the smartphone is currently unknown nor has the company revealed further details regarding the panel supplier or mention anything specific regarding availability. Levin Liu, Oppo Vice President and Head of Oppo Research Institute, also stressed at the device’s concept stage but he hopes to bring this technology to consumers “at the right time.”

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HP beats Lenovo to become the world’s largest notebook PC brand in Q3 2020

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Last week, Canalys published a report on Global PC Market Q3 2020. Now, Strategy Analytics has released a report solely dedicated to Global Notebook PC Market Q3 2020. That means unlike the former’s, the latter’s report does not include tablets and desktops. However, the new report reiterates the success of Chromebooks and puts HP as the notebook market leader.

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According to Strategy Analytics, the global notebook PC market shipped a total of 62.2 million units in Q3 2020 with a growth rate of 34% YoY. HP came first with 14.7 million shipments, closely followed by Lenovo with 14.6 million units who was the market leader in the previous quarter. Whereas, the third, fourth, and fifth places were occupied by Dell, Apple, and Acer with 8.5, 6.0, and 4.9 million units respectively.

As for market share, HP and Lenovo both garnered a 23.6% share each, followed by Dell, Apple, and Acer with 13.7%, 9.7%, and 7.9% respectively. HP was the best-performing brand with a 43% YoY growth, whereas Apple came second with a 39% YoY growth.

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Talking about operating systems, without any surprise, Windows captured first place with 45.3 million units in shipments and 72.8% market share. However, it grew the least at a rate of 23% YoY. On the other hand, the shipments of Chrome OS increased by a whopping 124% YoY with 10 million units. Also, it stood second in the overall notebook market with a 16.1% share.

Lastly, Apple managed to ship 6 million MacOS notebooks (Macbooks) garnering a 39% YoY growth. As a result, it came third with a 9.7% market share in terms of the operating system.

As per Eric Smith, the Director of Connected Computing at Strategy Analytics, Chromebooks were popular in both consumer and commercial segments as it remained the favorite option for schools and students in developed nations. Further, gaming and ultramobile segments also performed well as consumers spent more money on notebooks for both entertainment and productivity purposes.

Last but not least, Chirag Upadhyay, a Senior Research Analyst at Strategy Analytics says that brands could have even performed better if they had the capacity to meet the demand. The last quarter of 2020 is also expected to have high demand with people continuing their work and education from home. The performance of the companies will depend on their supply chain management.

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New POCO smartphone officially teased; Geekbench listing suggests yet another rebrand

By
Balaji S
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POCO is gearing up to launch a smartphone very soon. The company’s Product Manager, and Global Spokesperson, Angus Kai Ho Ng has officially teased the arrival today. Ahead of its launch, the device has also hit the Geekbench. And the listing suggests that it could be a rebranded Redmi smartphone yet again.

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Representative image: POCO X2

Angus Kai Ho Ng took to Twitter to post a teaser image of the upcoming POCO smartphone. As you can see below, the image looks to be a marketing teaser for the device with a tagline, “More than you expect”. Although he has cleverly hidden the marketing name, it is speculated that the device could be the POCO M3 and mark the debut of “M” series globally.

POCO Global has so far limited the Global portfolio with POCO F, and X series devices. The company’s Indian division has, however, been launching devices under the X, M, and C series. That said the second and third series are mostly the rebranded versions of the Redmi Smartphones. For instance, if you take the POCO M2 Pro, M2, C3, they are rebrand of Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi 9, and Redmi 9C respectively.

New POCO- yet another rebrand?

Anyway, the naming isn’t confirmed yet but either way, it looks like the new POCO device will also be a rebrand as the earlier IMDA, EEC certifications hint the same. Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi Note 9 series in China. Out of the three models, a 4G model(M2010J19SC) is likely to break cover. Recently, a suspected Indian variant(M2010J19SI) of the device hit the Geekbench with a probable Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC.

Today, Mysmartprice has spotted the Geekbench listing of the POCO device with a similar model number(M2010J19CG) and scores. Accordingly, the device in question scores 299 and 1252 single and multi-core scores respectively. Although the motherboard(citrus) is different here, the base frequency of CPU(1.80GHz), and GPU(Adreno 610) hints that Snapdragon 662 could power both of them.

That said, the listing also shows that the device runs Android 10, and has 4GB RAM. Anyway, if the rebrand indeed turns out to be true, the device would feature a unique rear design, 6.53-inch FHD+ display, 48MP rear and 8MP selfie shooter, 6,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging. Let’s wait for more teasers to confirm the same.

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Apple suppliers work overtime to meet high demands for iPhone 12

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Sean
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Despite being delayed, the Apple iPhone 12 series launched to a pent up market causing it to face a higher than expected demand. Now, suppliers for the Cupertino based giant are trying to meet the growing demand from carriers and consumers by ramping up production and starting overtime shifts.

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According to industry sources, the iPhone suppliers are attempting to address the issue of limited stock for the latest flagship lineup in a number of markets. As per a DigiTimes report, even the delivery leads for the pre orders of the iPhone 12 series in certain regions are lasting for 2 to 3 weeks to even 3 to 4 weeks due to heavy bookings of from teelcom and channel operators.

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Notably, Apple iPhone assemblers Foxconn and Pegatron, along with camera module suppliers Genius Electronic Optical (GEO) are further adding overtime shifts and are also recruiting additional workers to ramp up their output. Furthermore, this crunch is also extending to the component related suppliers who have also been asked to increase their supplies, as noted by a source.

Apple iPhone 12

GEO is reportedly adding overtime shifts for its iPhone lineup for November and December, which is also the holiday seasons where demand usually surges. This overtime push also arrives amid the race between Apple, Samsung, and other Chinese smartphone manufacturers that are rushing to grab hold of greater market share at the expense of Huawei.

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Redmi Note 9T could be the moniker of Redmi Note 9 5G’s global edition

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Redmi is soon going to launch the Redmi Note 9 5G series in China. Recent reports have revealed that the Redmi Note 9 5G has a model number of M2007J22C in China and its global edition has an M2007J22G model number. The global variant has received certifications from IMDA and EEC authorities. The Redmi Note 9 5G Pro has an M2007J17C mode number. It is a tweaked version of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite. Today, the global edition of the Note 9 5G received approval from the FCC authority. Through the IMEI number of the device found in the FCC documents, tipster Mukul Sharma could find that the device will be arriving in global markets as the Redmi Note 9T.

The FCC documents have revealed few details of the Redmi Note 9T such as MIUI 12, 5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and Bluetooth. No other specs of the device are mention in the FCC listing. It is likely to be packed with the specs that are available on its Chinese variant.

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The tipster revealed that the Redmi Note 9T IMEI number has already been registered with C-DOT CEIR IMEI verification, which indicates that it may also debut in India.  It is already known that the device is powered by the Dimensity 800U chipset. Since Dimensity powered phones are expected to land in India in 2021, it appears the Redmi Note 9T may debut in the country next year.

Redmi Note 9T specifications (Rumored)

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The Redmi Note 9T is expected to sport a 6.53-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display with punch-hole design and high refresh rate. It may come with a 13-megapixel selfie camera and 48-megapixel triple rear shooters. It could be housing a 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.

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Oukitel WP10 5G with IP69K rating & 8000mAh battery up for Preorder for just $369.99

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Greeva Agnihotri
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The much-hyped Oukitel’s first 5G rugged smartphone- Oukitel WP10, has finally announced its presale price. The phone will be up for ordering on Black Friday for just $369.99. WP10 features enhanced functions like a powerful battery, high-speed data connection, and an immersive display. This smartphone will supposedly be one of the most budgeted 5G phones available on the market.

Oukitel WP10 runs on Android 10 and features a 6.67-inch FHD+ punch-hole display, one of the largest displays on a smartphone with a 5G network access. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset that uses 7nm process technology with an integrated 5G modem to support both SA and NSA modes. Featuring 128GB UFS 2.1 flash storage and 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, OUKITEL WP10 offers ample storage space and smooth operation.Oukitel WP10 supports both 5G and 4G global bands and has a dual nano card setup. One can enjoy multiple networks in just one phone, with 5G being primary and the other with 4G/3G/2G band. 5G network is expected to be 10 times faster than the current network and will offer enhanced user-experience while downloading huge files, surfing, online gaming, video calling, and more.
As far as durability goes, Oukitel WP10 has an IP68 and IP69k rating and an STD-MIL-810G certification. This rugged smartphone can withstand a drop from a height of 1.5m and resist water at a depth of 1.5m for up to 30 minutes. It is also dustproof and shockproof. The Oukitel flagship has a glove function that allows the user to use the phone while wearing a glove underwater for added versatility.
Oukitel WP10 features an 8000mAh battery that can easily provide 48 hours of active use. Additionally, it also comes with a 48MP Sony IMX582 quad-rear camera that can record 4k videos at 30fps. A 16MP AI selfie camera is perfect for clicking decent selfies, face-unlocking and more. Other features like NFC wireless payment and GPS provide added user convenience.
The module docking station at the back is pretty decent as it allows more functions to be added to the phone, giving Oukitel WP10 an endless possibility of features. One can expect exciting modules like powerful LED flashlights, UVC sterilizers, and more.

Packed with a host of features, Oukitel WP10 is an ideal smartphone for anyone looking to upgrade their device. The budgeted preorder price of $369.99 serves as an added bonus. One can enjoy this deal for a limited time from November 23rd to 27th. All interested users can subscribe to their newsletters to stay updated.

China pushes for 6G as the US still struggles with 5G networking

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Sean
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China has been at the forefront of 5G networking, with the country already adopting the newer and faster bandwidth into its infrastructure. Now, the Asian nation is moving forward with 6G networking, while other developed nations like the US are still struggling to roll out 5G networking.

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According to a NYPost report, the satellite Star Era-12 has a frequency band so high that it had to be tested in space to avoid signal disruption due to the atmosphere, as explained by the National Science Foundation’s Thyagarajan Nandagopal. At the moment, it is unknown just how fast the bands actually are, but it is estimated to be within the range of 100 to 500Ghz, which is about 100 times faster than 5G. This scale is similar to the 100 times faster jump moving from 4G to 5G, which is in line with with another report we had covered earlier this week.

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The implications of 6G are also greatly varied, with its benefits being useful to a number of fields from telemedicine to national security. Furthermore, the new network would also give rise to newer technology and services that utilize the faster speeds, which can potentially bring in billions for the global economy. To put the high speeds into perspective, 6G is capable of downloading a high definition movie in just 8 seconds and 1,500 high resolution images in under a minute. A surgeon from New York can use robotics to operate on a patient in California or even be used to save a life in the battlefield through another robot.

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Unfortunately, China’s lead in 6G networking might also end up dividing the global standards again. Back when 3G was still new, the US had adopted a different standard causing devices from the US to not function in abroad. Meaning, the US and Europe might just be holding the world back through their own standards, if China retains the 6G lead. in other words, “It would be like taking your laptop to Europe and having to buy an adapter.”

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Lenovo Legion Phone Pro audio performance isn’t up to the mark, claims DxOMark

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Jeet
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Lenovo Legion Phone Pro is the company’s gaming smartphone and comes with top-of-the-line specifications and some impressive features. It also has dual front-facing speakers and a quad-microphones setup with Qualcomm’s noise reduction technology.

Now, DxOMark has published a new report related to the smartphone’s audio performance and gave it 59 points, with playback being rated at 64 and recording at 44.

Lenovo Legion Phone Pro Audio DxOMark

The phone’s score of 59 points puts it in the lower ranks of devices for audio performance. However, the audio score for gaming use-case is better. Comparing it to other gaming smartphones, the Asus ROG 3 scored 75 points while Nubia Red Magic 3S scored 64 points.

The report from DxOMark says that the phone good dynamics performance. But, it says that tonal balance is off due to the lack of clarity. It notes that treble is muffled while the mid-range is inconsistent and the bass gets distorted even at nominal volume.

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The Lenovo Legion Phone Pro was launched in August this year, marking the brand’s debut in the gaming smartphone category. The device features a 6.65-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus flagship platform with up to 16GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. The device comes packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 90W fast charging technology.

The device is equipped with a game acceleration engine (GAE) and has ultrasonic buttons on both sides to start the game acceleration engine. During gaming, players can quickly switch perspectives through the shaking of the phone. As for the pricing, the 8GB RAM variant starts at 3,499 yuan (~$521) in China.

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Huawei urges United Kingdom to reconsider 5G ban

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Jeet
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Earlier this year, bowing down to the pressure from the Trump administration, United Kingdom (UK) banned Chinese giant Huawei from participating in the country’s 5G infrastructure and ordered companies to remove Huawei equipment by 2027.

Now, Huawei’s Vice President Victor Zhang has urged UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to revisit the decision to ban Huawei from the 5G network development and claimed that it will worsen England’s north-south divide.

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He also urged the UK to stay true to its roots as the birthplace of the first Industrial Revolution and added that the government could not afford to fall behind others in the 5G communication revolution.

Victor Zhang also added that this is worrying because the UK is more focused on the geopolitical conflict rather than focusing on improving the economy and making sure that the country grabs the opportunity to be a global leader post-Brexit.

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UK’s Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden had said in July that the decision to completely remove Huawei from the UK’s 5G network could delay the rollout of 5G by up to three years and cost around £2 billion.

There are concerns related to using Huawei’s equipment in 5G development because of the company’s alleged ties with the Chinese Communist Party. Critics of the company say that China could use Huawei as a backdoor to spy on communications. However, Huawei has denied all such allegations time and again.

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and 12 Mini pass Durability Test with flying colors

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Sean
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The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini are finally available for sale. Early adopters are already getting their hands on Apple’s latest flagship, and rest assured these handsets are as well built as the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, which were launched prior.

JerryRigEverything, a known YouTuber that is known for making newly launched smartphones undergo a durability and stress test had previously reviewed the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro. Now, the higher end 12 pro Max and the lowest end 12 mini have been subjected to his tests as well, and unsurprisingly, they performed just as well as the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro.

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In the video, the two iPhones were subjected to the scratch test on the Mohs scale of hardness. While the Ceramic Shield screens have better shatter resistance, scratches does appear by level 6 but it is less noticeable. Another notable finding was that the iPhones survived a 50 second lighter test, which caused no permanent damaged either unlike any other smartphone with an OLED panel.

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This might be another additional protection from the ceramic molecules on the display’s glass, although, that is just a speculation. Overall, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini performed quite well and received praise for their durability. These handsets didn’t bend either, meaning, the Cupertino based giant placed an emphasis on the devices’ structures and build quality.

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Google Pixel 5 suffers from an issue with system volume, which is scaring users

By
Sean
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The Google Pixel 5 was launched just about a month ago and has been quite positively received in the market. But now, it seems that a bug is scaring Pixel 5 users as a new issue is causing the system volume to behave erratically.

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While the latest Google flagship Pixel has already seen a few issues in the past, which includes a battery indicator bug and a screen gap that has since been declared as a non issue, the recent problem has yet to be acknowledged by the search engine giant. Users have taken to the official Google Pixel support forums to complain about issues with the Pixel 5’s volume controls, as reported by AndroidCentral.

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The problem seems to surface in one of either two ways. Firstly, the volume controls either have the audio levels drop randomly while watching a video, which can be quite annoying. However, the other way the bug appears is even more of an issue, as some Pixel 5 units are randomly pushing the audio levels to an uncomfortably loud levels even if the user had originally set it to the lowest settings.

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Google Pixel 5

This issue seems to also affect other aspects like the dial tone, camera shutter button, and taking screenshots, and more. Furthermore, the volume slider doesn’t seem to work either in this situation. In other words, no matter how the volume slider is adjusted, the system sounds will remain elevated unless the system is set to vibrate or silent. At the moment, a fix has yet to be released by Google, but a representative has acknowledged the issue, albeit in a rather vague and unhelpful manner. We’ll provide more updates when additional information is available, so stay tuned.

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Apple Silicon M1 chipset scores 7508 points in Cinebench multi-core test

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Jeet
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A few days ago, Apple officially unveiled its new M1 chipset for Mac devices, which is a part of the company’s Apple Silicon ARM-powered processors. Now, with the new M1-powered Mac devices going on sale, details about its performance are surfacing online.

A Cinebench benchmarking result of the MacBook Pro powered by the M1 processor, 8GB RAM, and 512GB internal storage reveals that the laptop scored 7,508 points in the multi-core test and 1,498 in the single-core test.

To put that into perspective, the scores are similar to Intel’s 11th-generation chipsets. The 2019 16-inch low-end MacBook Pro with a 2.6GHz processor scored 6912 points in the multi-core test and 1,113 points in the single-core test.

Recently, the M1-powered MacBook Pro was spotted on Geekbench 5 which revealed that the newly launched machine outperforms the Core i9-9880H powered 16-inch MacBook Pro in both single- and multi-core tests.

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Apple’s newly launched M1 chipset is made using the 5nm process and packs 16 billion transistors, which is significantly higher than the 11.8 billion used in the iPhone 12’s A14 Bionic. The CPU core has an eight-core arrangement, which includes four high-performance cores for heavy-duty work and four high-efficiency cores for low-priority tasks.

Apple m1 chip

It also has dedicated circuitry for graphics and artificial intelligence processing. The memory chips are also housed within the same chip package alongside the processor, which should result in better speed.

Apple Silicon’s M1 chipset-powered Mac devices are claimed by the company to be three and a half times faster than the previous Intel-based models. The graphics speed also comes in five times faster, according to Apple.

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Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti may launch soon as images of the GPU surface online

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Sean
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Nvidia had recently announced its RTX 3000 series graphics card. Although, the company only released three high end cards and has yet to launch an entry or mid range level GPU. But now, images of the RTX 3060 Ti have been spotted online, which could signify an imminent launch.

As first spotted by Videocardz, the official Inno3D website displayed a filter that let users select the RTX 3060 Ti under its GPU category. The website displays the option despite no listing being currently available. However, Videocardz also shared an Inno3D variant of the RTX 3060 Ti on Twitter. In the tweet, the Inno3D Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti iChill X3 can be observed, which, as the name suggests, is a triple fan variant.

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The Inno3D website listing basically confirms the existence of the card being in the works. Furthermore, there have already been other images of the card surfacing online as well. So, we can expect the graphics card to launch soon. As per the report, the two variants of the RTX 3060 Ti includes the Inno3D iChill X3 and the Twin X2. The former will feature three 9cm scythe blade fans alongside an RGB Tail Fin, while the Twin X2 will feature a design similar to the dual fan variant of the RTX 3070.

NVIDIA

Notably, there have been leaks surfacing that had pictured the retail box of a Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti as well. This card featured 4,864 CUDA cores along with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM. But unfortunately, these are still unconfirmed reports and we suggest taking them with pinch of salt for now. Nvidia is expected to launch the card around 2nd December 2020 around a price tag of 399 US Dollars. Still, we would have to wait for an official announcement to know for sure. So, stay tuned for more updates.

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MediaTek acquires Intel’s Enpirion Power Solutions business for $85 million

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Jeet
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MediaTek, one of the leading company making mobile chipsets, has today announced that it will be spending around 2.4 billion yuan (approximately $85 million) to acquire Intel Enpirion power management chip product line related assets through its subsidiary Richtek.

While there’s no timeline revealed for the transaction, the company says that it expects the deal to get closed by the end of this year after all the relevant documents and legal proceedings are cleared.

Mediatek logo

With this acquisition, MediaTek is now planning to expand its product line to offer integrated high-frequency and high-efficiency power solutions used in FPGA, SoC, CPU, and ASIC for the enterprise-level system applications.

The company believes that expanding its offering in this segment will help it to grow the scale of operations, improve its business performance, and increase competitiveness.

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MediaTek has been actively developing its server ASIC business and has also reportedly obtained orders from Google to integrate the Intel Enpirion product line. With the server layout, the company can provide more complete solutions, especially in 5G base stations.

Earlier this year, in July, ADI had announced the acquisition of Maxim, with which the company is expecting an increased global market share of 14 percent. Along with Texas Instruments, it holds about 33 percent of the market share. So, it will be interesting to see if MediaTek is able to shift the market which is being monopolized by two giants.

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ZTE Blade A51 live shots and key specs leaked through FCC certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A new phone named the ZTE Blade A51 has received certifications from the Bluetooth SIG and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorities. The Bluetooth listing has revealed that it carries support for Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity. The key specs and live shots that have surfaced through FCC listing reveals that the Blade A51 is an entry-level phone.

ZTE Blade A51 Bluetooth SIGThe live shots show that the ZTE Blade A51 has a waterdrop notch screen of around 6.1 inches. Being in a low-budget phone, it seems to be with an LCD panel.

The backside of the smartphone is made of polycarbonate material. A fingerprint scanner and a rectangle-shaped camera module are present on the rear shell. The right edge of the phone has a volume rocker and a power key. A SIM card slot is placed on the left spine.

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The handset houses a 3,200mAh battery and the charger that will accompany it supports only 5W charging. The bottom edge of the phone has a USB-C slot and a speaker grille. A 3.5mm audio jack is available on the top side of the phone.

ZTE Blade A51 live shots 1

The ZTE Blade A51 is driven by a Spreadtrum branded chipset and carries support for LTE and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. The retail package of the device is likely to include a charger cable and a pair of earphones.

The other specifications of the ZTE Blade A51 are under wraps. Also, there is no word on its pricing and availability. With FCC and Bluetooth certifications under the belt, the Blade A51 is expected to go official soon.

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Honor going independent won’t impact operations and after-sales services

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Jeet
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As expected, Chinese giant Huawei has confirmed that the company has sold off its sub-brand Honor to Zhixin New Information Technology Co. Ltd. The new owner is a consortium of over 30 agents and dealers of the Honor brand and the Shenzhen Smart City Development Group Co. Ltd.

The deal includes Huawei selling “all business assets related to the Honor Brand”, and it also states that “once the acquisition is complete, Huawei will not hold any shares in the new Honor company.” While the financials for the deal remains unknown, it is believed to about $15.2 billion.

Honor Logo

Zhao Ming, who was working as President of Honor when the company was a part of Huawei, has now become the independent entity’s Chief Executive Officer. Along with him, several other senior executives of Huawei are joining the new Honor brand.

The company has assured that the company’s operations will remain stable and there will be no issue in terms of after-sales services. It also added that customers will be able to enjoy all the original services as earlier and only new products getting launched from now onwards will be serviced through its own Service System.

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Huawei decided to sell off its Honor brand at a time when the company is facing several hurdles to keep doing business. With Honor being an independent brand, it can continue to make and launch new smartphones and other devices, without having to worry about the restrictions imposed by the United States.

Honor is among the leading smartphone brands globally, thanks to its strong portfolio of low-end and mid-range devices. It will be interesting to see what’s up the company’s sleeves and how it performs after stepping away from the umbrella of Huawei.

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