OnePlus 8/8 Pro OxygenOS Open Beta 4 brings more fixes and November 2020 security patch

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Nov 20, 2020

Earlier this month, audio accessory maker Skullcandy launched Skullcandy Spoke truly wireless earphones in India. Now, the brand has released Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones in the country priced at ₹12,999 ($175). They can be purchased from the company’s official website and should be available from popular online as well as offline retailers in the coming days.

Right off the bat, the only missing feature in Skullcandy Crusher Evo is ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) as it is all about the bass. The wireless headphones weigh 312g and their technical specs are listed below.

Driver Diameter: 40mm
Impedance: 32 Ohms ±15%
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): < 1% @ 1K
Sound Pressure Level: 95~100dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz

The main highlight of this product is its ‘Crusher Bass’ slider, which allows users to immersively control the bass output. The brand claims that the new Crusher Evo features overall audio quality improvements over the original Crusher with an even ‘broader range of deeper, richer bass’.

Apart from the bass slider, the headphone also features buttons for volume control and media playback. They also support Google Assistant and Apple Siri.

That’s not all, the American brand has partnered with Audiodo, a Swedish company to personalize sound in the Skullcandy app, as per users’ ears. Additionally, these headphones also come with a built-in Tile so that users can easily find them if they misplace them.

The Cusher Evo can be connected wireless via Bluetooth 5.0 or wired using the bundled aux cable. According to the company, they can last for 40 hours on a single charge and a 10-minute charge via USB Type-C (cable included) can offer 4 hours of listening time.

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Like most headphones, it can be folded can be carried in a protective travel bag that comes with the purchase. Last but not least, they come with a 2-year warranty and are available in two colors – True Black and Chill Grey. However, only the former is currently on sale.

(Via)

Moto G 5G could become the new cheapest 5G smartphone in India

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Balaji S

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Nov 20, 2020

Although 5G smartphones are a thing in countries like India, they are still equal/more than the breaking point of 25,000($337.22). However, that could change any moment now as Motorola is likely to launch a mid-range 5G smartphone jumping budget kings like Xiaomi and realme in the country.

As usual, the latest tip comes from Mukul Sharma. He said that Motorola will launch a new phone very soon in India. A while later, he tweeted “G GGGGG” indicating that the device could be Moto G 5G from European markets. Additionally, YouTuber Amrelia Ruhez also tweeted that a mid-range smartphone is coming soon and it isn’t from the house of Xiaomi and Realme.

Motorola will soon launch a new phone in India. I mean, real soon.#motorola

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) November 20, 2020

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— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) November 20, 2020

All these suggest that Motorola out of nowhere might jump others. And launch a mid-range 5G smartphone at an affordable price. The reason we think this could happen is because, currently, OnePlus Nord is a mid-range 5G device priced at ₹24,999($337.21). Also, it is the only 5G smartphone that is in that 20-25K range in India.

Of course, we have loads of 5G devices from Xiaomi, realme, Vivo, Oppo, Samsung, Apple but those don’t make the cut into the mid-range segment. Another reason that Moto G 5G could be affordable in India is the price-performance ratio and competition.

We think that Motorola wouldn’t launch it close to European pricing(€299.9/₹26,399) as it can’t stand a chance against OnePlus. This is because Nord at 25K has better specs like AMOLED 90Hz display, Snapdragon 765G, 32MP selfie camera, 30W Warp charging. That said, it’s now left to Moto to either become the frontrunner of affordable 5G devices or launch just another 5G phone at a higher price.

Anyway, Motorola Moto G 5G that launched earlier in Europe features a 6.7-inch FHD+ LCD punch-hole display, Snapdragon 750G 5G SoC, 48MP sensor-equipped triple-camera, 16MP front camera, 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging. In Europe, it launched with Android 10 OS out of the box.

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Amazon Echo Frames(2nd-Gen) Smart Glasses is available for pre-orders priced at $250

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Balaji S

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Nov 20, 2020

Amazon has launched the next-generation of Echo Frames Smart Glasses today. The second-gen Smart Glasses add improvements to sound, battery, and more. Fortunately, this can be purchased by anyone now.

Amazon Echo Frames (2nd gen) Smart Glasses – Price, Availability, Offers

Amazon announced the transition of Echo Frames Smart Glasses from Day 1 Edition to a mature product on its official newsletter(via The Verge). Accordingly, you can pre-order the Smart Glasses on Amazon for $249.99. Besides, people who have purchased the previous version can upgrade to this for $70.

If we recall, the first Echo Frames Smart Glass launched at $179.99. Shipping starts December 10 and the Smart glasses are eligible for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Supported providers are VSP Vision Care, EyeMed, and Cigna. Amazon is also partnering with LensCrafters which is an international retailer of prescription eyewear.

Amazon Echo Frames (2nd gen)- Design

Talking about the design, the new Echo Frames(2nd gen) Smart Glasses is similar to the predecessor. You get a rectangular-shaped frame design on the front. The shell of the frame is thick and extends to the nose grip position. Hence, there are no external nose clips. The side, however, is different from a typical spectacle. The temple of the Echo Frames Smart Glasses is bulkier and it houses the internals.

That said, the 2nd gen brings two new colorways as an addition. Thus the three new colors are Modern Tortoise, Horizon Blue, and Classic Black. In terms of build quality, there are just like the previous version with eyewear grade TR-90, carbon fiber, and titanium material. They come with non-corrective lenses and are compatible with prescription lenses as well.

Functions of Amazon Echo Frames(2nd gen)- What’s New?

Typically this is a Smart Glass. Accordingly, it supports Bluetooth and Smart Assistant connectivity features. Precisely, Amazon’s Smart Glasses have two great functionalities. You can pair it with an Android/iOS device and interact with Amazon Alexa like Echo Buds. Additionally, the smart glasses can also play audio over a Bluetooth connection.

As mentioned earlier, the new generation comes with audio, battery, and other feature improvements. Precisely, it can now adjust the volume automatically based on the Noise levels, at the start of playback. Additionally, it has features like the microphone‘s response to voice, VIP filters(priority apps/contacts), support for calendars, group message.

Amazon says that the new Glasses will have 40% more battery life than the 1st gen. That is, if you keep the volume at 60%. It also turns itself off when placed upside down for more than three seconds. If we recall, Amazon’s Smart Glass was rumored way back in 2017 before the company unveiled it only last year. However, unlike this iteration, the previous one was available as an invite-only product.

Xiaomi Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0 Charger launched in India for ₹999 ($13)

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Nov 20, 2020

Xiaomi has launched a new fast charger in India called Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0 Charger. It is priced at ₹999 ($13) and comes in a single white color option, unlike the nubia 65W GaN Charger Candy. The power adapter also ships with the same-colored 100cm (1M) USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable. Interested customers can buy it from Mi.com, the company’s official online store.

The newly launched Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0 Charger is the successor to 2019’s Mi 27W SonicCharge Charger. The latter debuted in India alongside Redmi K20 Pro as an optional accessory. However, POCO X2, which was unveiled in early 2020, ships with this charger

Similarly, the 33W charger is actually not new. Xiaomi bundles this charger with Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Mi 10, Mi 10T, and Mi 10T Pro. On the other hand, POCO also ships it with POCO M2 Pro and POCO X3.

So you might be wondering why Xiaomi is launching this as a separate product? Because it is not only USB PD (Power Delivery) compatible but also supports Qualcomm QC (Quick Charge) 3.0 and operates at various speeds. Hence, it can be used for multiple devices and any non-Xiaomi may consider buying it because of its pricing and availability.

Talking about other specs, the power adapter bears the model number MDY-11-EL and features a polycarbonate body. It is certified by India’s BIS and has 380V surge protection. Last but not least, it can output current at the following rates.

5V/3A – 15W
9V/2A – 18W
12V/1.5A – 18W
9V/3A – 27W
12V/2.25A – 27W
20V/1.35A – 27W
11V/3A – 33W

Xiaomi MIJIA Photo Printer 1S launched in China for 599 yuan($91)

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Balaji S

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Nov 20, 2020

Xiaomi has launched the MIJIA Photo Printer 1S in China. The printer is similar in design to the earlier launched MIJIA Photo Printer from 2019 but has few upgraded features. It is priced at 599 yuan($91.21) and is available on Xiaomi’s official website in the country.

Xiaomi MIJIA Photo Printer 1S is a must-have printer at difficult times like these. It can print photos in different sizes, ID Photos, and do it remotely as well. Xiaomi says it can easily connect to a mobile phone, get HD photos printed in just 1minute(1minute means it takes 1 min to print each photo).

MIJIA Photo Printer 1S- Design, Specifications

Xiaomi says(via ITHome) the MIJIA Photo Printer 1S has an innovative integrated magnetic design. It comes in a white color variant. The front has the MIJIA logo and the paper tray compartment with a maximum capacity of 20 sheets. Top has Power and hotspot buttons. On the side, a small compartment opens where you need to insert the ribbon. Xiaomi recommends using 20 sheets of paper at a time for 6-inch and 10 sheets for 3-inch size.

As for specs, it supports papers of two sizes- 6-inch, and 3-inch. Operating at 24V and 1.6A rated, the printer has Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n. Overall it weighs 1.4kg including the peripherals and measures 194×124.6×83.6mm. In the box, you get 1xPrinter 1S, 1xcarton, 1xPower adapter, 1x ribbon, 10 sheets of 6-inch and 3-inch Photo papers each, 1×3-inch paper tray.

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The printer can print photos in two sizes- 3-inch, and 6-inch. The 6-inch photo has a size of 100x148mm while the 3-inch photo’s size is 86x102mm. Additionally, the printer can also print ID photos using the MIJIA App. That said, Xiaomi recommends using MIJIA App to print at least 3-inch photos as other apps might have inconsistencies. Additionally, the printer also has a ribbon to print the images and Xiaomi says one ribbon is enough for printing 20 sheets.

Features

That said, talking about the photo quality Xiaomi says the images are of HD quality and delicate to the eyes. As per the company, the images are from professional dye sublimation printing technology where each color dot has a rendering capacity of 256 levels. The printer does this by having a resolution of up to 300 dpi, 16.7 million colors, wider color gamut with 1280 print heating heads.

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Another highlight of the printer is that it automatically applies a transparent protective film while printing. This makes the images waterproof, resistant to dust, fingerprint smudges etc. Hence, photos can last longer without any yellowish tint over the years.

Smart App connectivity

The smart printer also supports connectivity with Mobile phones, tablets, and Computer. You can use WeChat or MIJIA App(v5.5.0) to directly print photos. It also supports remote printing wherein you can be anywhere while selecting photos over the app and the printer at home will print it for you. The printer also has a hotspot and when turned on, the mobile phone can easily connect to it and print photos even without the App.

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As mentioned users can use the MIJIA App to print ID photos. It has preset templates of commonly used ID photos like Japan, the U.S, and E.U Visas. The MIJIA App also has editing features like eight filters, rotation, cropping.

The E-Printer also has affordability options like the 6-inch photo paper is compatible with Xiaomi MIJIA Photo Printer and Photo Printer 1S. However, 3-inch adhesive photo paper is only compatible with this 1S printer and not any others like Mi Pocket Photo Printer and MIJIA Photo Printer.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro ties with ASUS ZenFone 6 in DXOMARK Selfie

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Nov 20, 2020

The iPhone 12 Pro is one of the four new premium smartphones launched by Apple this year. This model was recently reviewed by DXOMARK for display and camera. Now, the company has published a review for the selfie category, in which the handset comes seventh in the chart and ties with ASUS Zenfone 6 by scoring 98 points.

The iPhone 12 Pro comes with a single 12 MP 1/3.6-inch sensor with an f/2.2-aperture lens on the front. This camera is accompanied by an SL 3D sensor for depth estimation.

The phone is capable of recording 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) Dolby Vision HDR videos at 24/30/60 fps and FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) videos at up to 120 fps. The camera hardware does not have OIS and hence, the device uses gyro-EIS.

The device scored 101 points and 93 points for photo and video categories respectively in DXOMARK Selfie. Therefore, its overall score averaged at 98 points.

According to the review, the iPhone 12 Pro’s selfie camera outputs pictures with generally accurate exposure on faces with pleasant skin tone rendering. The images produced are highly detailed in bright to normal indoor lightings and even noise on in-focus subjects are well-controlled in bright light.

It even offers accurate depth estimation in bokeh mode, thanks to the additional sensor. However, noise is visible in the background. There are also occasional white balance casts and clipping in high dynamic range senses. Further, exposure drops down when using the flash mode and since the camera comes with fixed focus, distant subjects are blurry.

As for videos, the phone can record detailed clips with a wide dynamic range and accurate white balance. Although there are few artifacts, residual motion effects kick in while walking and visible noise at lower light levels.

In simpler words, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro’s front camera performs very well with some shortcomings like any other flagship smartphone available in the market.

Redmi Airdots 2, QCY T8, & Lenovo TWS Earbuds discounted at Gearbest

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Greeva Agnihotri

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Nov 20, 2020

Wireless connectivity and noise cancellation are some of the features that people look for when choosing headphones. Taking this into consideration, Gearbest has come up with various deals in this category. With discounts going up to 37% on premium earphone brands, this might be the right time to bank on the opportunity and get an upgrade.

Below mentioned are the best-compiled deals offered by Gearbest in the earphones category.

Xiaomi Airdots 2 TWS Earbuds

Xiaomi Airdots 2 feature a 7.2mm sounding unit and DSP digital noise reduction technology for a crisp and immersive music listening experience. Interconnection enables seamless switching between the single ear and binaural modes. Additionally, these earphones also support Bluetooth 5.0 with a 10m communication distance for a strong and stable connection. This pair has a 300mAh battery and ergonomic design. Xiaomi Airdots 2 Earphones is discounted at the current flash sale and is being sold at just $19.99. One can enjoy this deal after entering the coupon code- AIRDOTS2TWS.

Coupon：AIRDOTS2TWS

Buy Now at $19.99

QCY T8 TWS Earbuds

QCY T8 boasts a polymer diaphragm to reproduce tight bass, soft mids and transparent highs along with active noise cancellation. It has an omnidirectional microphone with 114 dB sensitivity. 380mAh battery offers up to 15+ hours of use. These TWS earphones are compatible with Android and iOS software and support BT 5.1. QCY T8 TWS Earbuds are currently up for a flash sale with 37% off, where one can buy it at just $19.59.

Buy Now at $19.59

Lenovo LP1 TWS Earbuds

Lenovo LP1 transmits high-quality music with low distortion and flexible super bass to offer an enhanced music-listening experience. Equipped with high-sensitivity touch sensors, this pair offers convenient use with just a light tap. Features like smart in-ear sensor HD mic, pressure sensor control, voice assistant, noise cancellation, waterproof design, and more make it ultra-versatile. Lenovo LP1 TWS Earbuds are up with a 37% discounted price on the flash sale, bringing its price down to just $18.90.

Buy Now at $18.90

The noise-canceling headphones are sought after because of their ability to block environmental sounds for better listening and have peace in a noisy environment. With the current deals and discounts, one can experience this luxury at a discounted rate. Interested readers can visit the official Gearbest website to know more about these deals.

MIUI 12 update is now live for Redmi Note 7/7S in India

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Nov 20, 2020

The Redmi Note lineup has always been Xiaomi’s best-selling smartphone models after the Redmi A series. Despite that, these devices are usually late to get new system updates. For instance, the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7S have begun to receive MIUI 12 update in India only now.

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 series at the end of February 2019 in India. The handsets debuted with MIUI 10 based on Android Pie. All the three phones in the series were later updated to MIUI 11 later that year.

However, the company started seeding out Android 10 update to these devices only in late June, followed by a wider rollout in August. In the same month, the Redmi Note 7 Pro started receiving MIUI 12 update in China, which was further extended to more regions in September.

Then, in late October, the MIUI 12 update was made available for Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S. A month later in November, these two handsets have now begun to get the same update in India.

Since these two smartphones are basically the same phone with different primary cameras (12MP vs 48MP), they run the same software build. Hence, the MIUI 12 update is common for them with build number V12.0.1.0.QFGINXM.

Currently, the update is in Stable Beta form, which means it is only available for limited users. If these early adopters don’t face any major issues, the update will be rolled out to more users in the coming days.

Mysterious iQOO V2054A spotted at TENAA with key specs, V2036A gets 3C certified

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Nov 20, 2020

iQOO seems to be planning to launch a new smartphone in China. The reason behind it is that a mysterious handset with model number V2054A has received approval from the TENAA authority of China. At the same time, a Vivo phone with V2036A bagged certification from the 3C authority of the country.

The TENAA listing of the V2054A phone that was first spotted by tipster Abhishek Yadav reveals that it carries support for 5G connectivity. The handset measures 164.15 x 75.35 x 8.4mm and it houses a 6.58-inch display. The handset has a rated battery of 4,910mAh capacity, which indicates a typical size could be 5,000mAh.

The iQOO V0254A smartphone’s TENAA listing is expected to be soon updated with its entire specs and images. Also, it is yet to receive certification from the 3C regulatory body of China. Hence, it is too early to speculate on its specifications and features.

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Earlier this week, leakster Mukul Sharma shared a screengrab of an upcoming Vivo phone for China. The model number of the device was found to be V2036A. It is yet to get listed at TENAA, but its 3C appearance has revealed that it is a 4G phone. It appears to be an entry-level phone since the listing revealed support for 10W charging for it.

In related news, Vivo recently unleashed its all-new OriginOS UI as a successor to FunTouch OS. Starting from next year, the OriginOS upgrade will be available for various Vivo and iQOO branded handsets in China. There is no word yet on its global rollout. It is likely that the global release of OriginOS may begin a month or two after it arrives in the home market.

Sony PS5 selling for twice its price in Hong Kong due to high demand

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Nov 20, 2020

After Sony launched its next-generation gaming console Sony PlayStation 5 in select regions like the United States and Japan on 12th November, the company finally made it available in more regions on 19th November.

Hong Kong was one of the countries where the Sony PS5 was launched yesterday. While the devices are launched in several countries, the company is struggling to meet the demand, and that has caused price inflation.

As per the reports, in Hong Kong, the PlayStation 5 is being sold for as much as HK$7,980, which is approximately $1,029 by resellers. This is twice the cost of the console, which is priced at $499 for the standard model.

With the on-going holiday season, it seems that the situation related to PS5 won’t get better anytime soon, not until Christmas. However, the shortage of newly launched gaming consoles isn’t new but COVID-19 has worsened the situation as the pandemic has significantly impacted the supply chain.

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Sony PlayStation 5 comes powered by a custom octa-core AMD Zen 2 CPU and a custom AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based GPU which is promised to provide 10.28 teraflops of raw graphical power. Both of these gaming consoles have 16GB of GDDR6 RAM.

It comes packed with 825GB of SSD storage that has 5.5GB/s throughput. Users will be able to expand the storage using Sony-certified M.2 SSD, but the company has confirmed that it will be available sometime in the future but not at the time of launch.

The difference between the Standard Model and the Digital Edition is that the digital model lacks Disc Drive that supports 4K UHD Blu-ray. The Sony PS5 supports up to 8K output and promises 4K graphics at up to a 120Hz refresh rate.

Intel unveils NUC M15 Laptop Kit powered by its 11th generation processors

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Nov 20, 2020

Intel has the Next Unit of Computing, known as NUC branding under which the company launches computing devices. So far, the company used to launch small form factor desktop device designs but now it is expanding its portfolio.

The company has unveiled its new NUC M15 laptop kit, which is basically a pre-built laptop that comes powered by the company’s own 10nm Quad-Core Tiger Lake processors.

The NUC M15 Laptop Kit from Intel, which was codenamed Bishop County, is a whitebox laptop that can be easily configured by manufacturers to be sold to consumers. One advantage for companies to adopt this method of making devices is that they don’t need to spend much on research and development.

It comes with a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS display and the company is offering a choice of opting for a touch or non-touch panel. The device is powered by Intel’s 11th generation Core i5-1135G7 or Core i7-1165G7 quad-core processor.

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The laptop doesn’t feature a discrete graphics card but instead, it features Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics. As for the memory, there’s an option to get 8GB or 16GB RAM, which is soldered so there’s no way to upgrade it after purchasing the device.

As for the storage, there’s room for one m.2 NVMe SSD but the capacity will be determined by the final seller. The product measures around 0.6-inch in thickness and weighs about 1.7 kilograms. The company says that the device comes packed with a 73Whr battery which can provide 16 hours of video playback.

Do note that the device isn’t coming to the end-user directly from Intel. The company’s laptop partners can get the NUC M15 Laptop Kit and then re-brand the devices apart from configuring them as per their choice, and then resell in the market.

LG Stylo 7 CAD renders appear to showcase design of the stylus totting phone

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Nov 20, 2020

In May, LG unveiled the LG Stylo 6 mid-range phone in the U.S. Fresh information reveals that the South Korean company is now working on the LG Stylo 7 as its successor phone. 91mobiles has shared CAD renders of the Stylo 7 to reveal its design from all angles.

LG Stylo 7 CAD renders

The LG Stylo 7 renders show that it is fitted with a display that has a selfie camera cutout at the top-center. The leak claims that the device is fitted with a massive display of 6.8 inches. The chin of the Stylo 7 appears to be a bit thick. As far as measurements are concerned, the handset has 170.6 x 77 x 8.6mm dimensions.

There are two protruding portions on the backside of the LG Stylo 7. The first one is for the quad-camera setup and the second one is for the stylus. It is unclear whether the smartphone has a plastic or glass rear. The bottom edge of the device has a stylus compartment, a loudspeaker grille, a USB-C port, a microphone, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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A fingerprint scanner is integrated with the power button available on the right edge of the Stylo 7. Its left spine is populated with a SIM tray slot, a volume rocker, and a dedicated button for accessing the voice assistant. The other specs of the Stylo 7 are under wraps.

LG Stylo 6 specifications

Priced $220 at launch, the LG Stylo 6 came with specs like 6.8-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch, an Helio P35 chipset, 3 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple rear cameras, a 13-megapixel selfie snapper, and a 4,000mAh battery.

Lumia smartphone with Windows 10 ARM spotted running Adobe Photoshop

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Nov 20, 2020

ARM-based processors have been getting a lot of attention lately and companies are now coming up with ARM-supporting variants of their operating system as well as apps. With Apple transitioning from Intel to its own Apple Silicon, we expect to see a lot of developments for ARM-based Windows 10 in the near future.

However, there are already a few devices available in the market which runs Windows 10 on ARM. And take advantage of that, Adobe recently released a beta version of its Photoshop for Windows on ARM devices.

Now, a user who goes by “imbushuo” on Twitter has managed to run the Photoshop app on Microsoft’s Lumia smartphone. However, it’s noteworthy that the device is running a modified version of the Windows 10 on ARM operating system.

Although Microsoft has given up on its Lumia smartphones, users are still tinkering with the older models. Earlier this year, a group of developers managed to port the full Windows 10 operating system on Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones.

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Developers have also managed to add Continuum support as well as a custom phone dialer app on a Lumia smartphone running Windows operating system. They even reached the ability to detect the SIM card on the device.

We don’t expect the Photoshop app to run properly on a modified smartphone which is about five years old, but it’s interesting to see developers making such progress, boosting the development of Windows on ARM project.

Honor HJC-AN00 / TN00 images appear at TENAA, Could be first Honor phone after separating from Huawei

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Nov 20, 2020

Last week, an Honor phone with model number HJC-AN00 / HJC-TN00 was approved by the TENAA authority. The certification listed the entire specs of the phone, but the images were not revealed. The TENAA listing revealed that it will be a rebranded version of the Huawei Nova 8 SE that went official earlier this month in China. The TENAA listing of the HJC-AN00 / TN00 Honor phone is now updated with its images. The rear image reveals that its rear camera setup is not identical to the Nova 8 SE.

The Honor HJC-AN00 / TN00 has a 6.53-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is likely to support a high refresh rate. The front image of the phone reveals that it has a waterdrop notch on the display. The notch houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera. A fingerprint scanner is embedded under the display of the phone.

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The Huawei Nova 8 SE has a squarish camera system on the rear. An LED flash can be seen at the center of the quad-camera setup. The Honor HJC-AN00 / TN00 has a larger rectangle-shaped camera module. The LED flash unit can be seen below the quad-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel main shooter, an 8-megapixel lens, and a pair of 2-megapixel auxiliary cameras.

The Nova 8 SE was introduced in Dimensity 720 and Dimensity 800U CPU variants. The Honor HJC-AN00 / TN00 is said to be powered by the Dimensity 800U SoC. The handset has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage. It lacks a microSD card slot. The phone comes loaded with Android 10 OS.

The Honor HJC-AN00 / TN00 has a 3,800mAh battery with 66W rapid charging support. The final product name of the device is not known yet. It will be debuting soon in China in colors like Magic Night Black, Iceland Fantasy, Titanium Silver, and Emerald Blue.

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Vivo S7e 5G goes on sale in China finally for 2,398 Yuan (~$447)

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Nov 20, 2020

On Nov. 4, Vivo announced the Vivo S7e smartphone in China. It is the weaker sibling of the Vivo S7 5G that went official a few months back in China. It was reported earlier this week that the Vivo S7e 5G will officially go on sale sixteen days after the announcement. The day has arrived, and the device is now up for purchase in the home market.

Vivo S7e 5G specifications and features

The Vivo S7e 5G has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a teardrop notch. The 60Hz screen produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The phone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90.1 percent. The Vivo S7e 5G has an in-screen fingerprint reader and it also supports face unlock.

The Dimensity 720 5G chipset by MediaTek is present under the hood of the device. The phone ships with LPPDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It has a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage. The phone is preinstalled with FunTouch OS 10.5 based Android 10 OS. The handset will be treated with the latest OriginOS upgrade in the coming year.

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The Vivo S7e 5G has a selfie camera of 32-megapixel and its rear-facing triple camera system has a 64-megapixel main shooter, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 120-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It houses a 4,100mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

Vivo S7e 5G pricing and availability

The Vivo S7e 5G comes in a sole version of 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It is priced at 2,398 Yuan (~$447) and it comes in colors like Phantom Blue, Mirror Black, and Silver Moon. It is unclear whether Vivo will release the Vivo S7e 5G in other markets.

Redmi Note series offers 80% flagship experience at 20% cost: Lu Weibing

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Nov 20, 2020

Xiaomi-backed Redmi today officially announced that the company’s upcoming Redmi Note 9 series smartphones will be launched in China on 26th November. Soon after that, Lu Weibing, General Manager of the Redmi brand the President of Xiaomi Group China took to Weibo to reveal more details about the phones.

He added that the company’s Redmi Note lineup offers flagship-grade smartphones at an affordable price point and thus, it has been effective in popularizing some of the high-end technologies used in smartphones.

Explaining the philosophy behind this successful product lineup, Lu Weibing adds that the company aims to offer an 80% flagship experience to the users, for a cost of 20%, and this is the strategy that has worked for Redmi.

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The company also has impressive numbers to back its claims. The company has managed to sell more than 140 million units of its Redmi smartphones in the market, confirming that its products are well-received by the users and the company’s strategy is working.

Redmi is expected to launch at least two devices on 26th November in China — Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. As for the specifications, the Pro variant is expected to feature a 6.67-inch 120Hz display and come powered by a 4,820mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging technology.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 9 5G is said to feature a 6.53-inch display and be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, along with a bigger 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support. It is fitted with 48-megapixel triple rear cameras and a 13-megapixel front camera. To know for sure, we will have to wait a few more days.

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