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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 prototype’s live images leaked

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Sean
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An engineering sample of a Microsoft Surface Pro 8 unit was recently spotted on via eBay. Since then, the device has been purchased by Redditor Unreliable_noob, who has even posted images of the yet to be released device.

Microsoft

According to an MSPowerUser report, the prototype device was barely distinguishable from the company’s previously launched Surface Pro 7. Although, the similarities were mostly in design as the internals received a refresh, with the new Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, along with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 also lacks a Thunderbolt 3 port but houses a larger 50,030mWh battery in comparison to the 45,000mWh on the Surface Pro 7.

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While the device is still a prototype engineering sample and the company would likely still makes tweaks in its design and other aspects, it seems highly unlikely that the upcoming generation of Surface Pro will tablet will feature a new bezel less design on the front. However, since this is just a prototype one should take the specs and design with a pinch of salt for now, and wait for more officially announced details that should arrive soon. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Huawei patents a complex hinge design for crease-free foldable smartphones

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Recently, Huawei patented two foldable smartphone designs similar to the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip. Now, another patent by the Chinese telecom giant imagines a complex hinge structure for foldable devices with the clamshell form factor.

Huawei Complex Hinge Design Patent Crease-Free Foldable Smartphone Featured

This newly spotted foldable smartphone hinge design patent was filed by Huawei Technologies with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) on April 16, 2019. However, it got approved and published only on October 22, 2020. That means this patent is older than the other two foldable designs by the company. 

That said, this particular patent was first unearthed by WindowsUnited. We later confirmed it via Incopat and found its number to be WO2020210987A1.

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The document for this patent goes into detail about a complex hinge design. In a nutshell, this design is meant to avoid creases, which is one of the many cons of current-gen foldable handsets. It achieves this by using a modular design. 

With this hinge design, the OLED panel contracts and expands when the phone is shut and opened like on the Motorola razr and razr 5G. In other words, the screen is not completely folded when the device is closed. If implemented, this hinge design can provide a crease-free foldable smartphone experience.

Having said that, Huawei’s diagrams showcase this hinge in a clamshell form factor. Hence, we don’t think the same hinge design can be implemented in foldables that unfold into a tablet.

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro has limited supply in China due to high demand

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Jeet
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Apple recently launched its much-awaited iPhone 12 series smartphones and now all four models are available for purchase. The demand for the newly launched devices is high and it seems that the company could struggle to meet the demand.

In China, it seems that the iPhone 12 Pro is the best-selling device among all the four models launched. And because of this, some of the sellers are selling the smartphone at an increased price, up to 1,000 yuan more than the original price.

Apple iPhone 12

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Apple’s own website in China is showing a wait time of around three to four weeks for the shipments of iPhone 12 Pro while other phones, including iPhone 12 and 12 Mini have a waiting period of just five to seven days.

Recently, it was reported that because of the increased demand, the company has increased production orders by 2 million. However, the company is also reportedly struggling to source power chips for the iPhones, and failure to procure the chips could impact the sales for this year or at least this quarter.

An estimate released by Cinda Securities projects that the demand for the iPhone 12 series will likely reach 80-85 million units. It is also estimated that Apple will likely ship around 230-240 million units of the iPhone 12 models in 2021. If this happens, the iPhone 12 series will emerge as the US company’s best-selling phones ever. Currently, that record is held by the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus with an estimated shipment of 224 million units.

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Vivo S7e 5G pricing confirmed ahead of Double Eleven sales

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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On Nov. 4, Vivo announced the Vivo S7e 5G smartphone in China. Since then, the handset has been available on pre-orders. While the entire specs of the phone were revealed, the company did not confirm its price tag. Today, the Chinese brand revealing the pricing of the device.

Vivo S7e 5G price

The Vivo S7e 6G has arrived in China with a price tag of 2,398 Yuan (~$363) and is aimed towards the upcoming Double Eleven (Nov. 11 – Singles’ Day) sales. The handset has arrived in colors like Phantom Blue, Mirror Black, and Silver Moon. It is unclear whether the device will be made available in other markets.

Vivo S7e 5G specifications and features

The Vivo S7e 5G has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. It delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone promises a screen space of 90.1 percent. A fingerprint sensor is integrated with the display of the Vivo S7e 5G. The FunTouch OS 10.5 based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the device.

Vivo S7e 5G
Vivo S7e 5G

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The Dimensity 720 chipset is present under the hood of the Vivo S7e 5G. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of LPPDR4x RAM. The phone ships with a native storage of 128 GB and it has a microSD card slot for additional storage. There is a 4,100mAh battery present inside the Vivo S7e 5G. It carries support for 33W fast charging technology.

The Vivo S7e 5G has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. A vertical triple camera unit that comprises of a 64-megapixel main lens with f/1.89 aperture, a 120-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter with capabilities to capture macro shots with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture is available on the backside of the Vivo S7e 5G.

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Alleged OPPO Reno5 images appear, could be coming with 65W fast charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Recent reports have claimed that OPPO could be launching the OPPO Reno5 series in China soon. Today, a Chinese tipster revealed that the charging capabilities and color variants of the Reno5.

According to the tipster, the OPPO Reno5 will be drawing power from a dual-cell battery and it will carry support for 65W rapid charging. The device will be available in four colors such as Starry Dream, Aurora Blue, Moonlight Black, and Star Wish Red. The leak also claims there will be a leather edition of the device.

OPPO Reno5 specifications (Rumored)

In the previous week, the TENAA telecom authority of China approved an OPPO phone with model number PEGM00 / PEGT00. It is speculated that this device could be breaking cover as the Reno5. Last week, GizmoChina carried a report on its specs that had emerged at TENAA. At that time, the images of the device did not appear in the TENAA listing.

The PEGM00 / PEGT00 OPPO smartphone has 159.1 x 73.4 x 7.9mm dimensions and 172 grams. It is fitted with a 6.43-inch OLED screen with a single punch-hole design. It delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It will support a 60Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate.

OPPO PEGM00, PEGT00

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The alleged OPPO Reno5 is powered by a 2.4GHz octa-core processor. There are speculations that the device could be driven by the Snapdragon 765G chipset. This means that Reno5 could be a third-generation phone to feature the Snapdragon 765G which also powers the Reno4 and Reno3 Pro 5G. It could be coming with a 4,300mAh battery.

The handset has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. The handset is loaded with ColorOS 11 based Android 11 OS. Lastly, it also features an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

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Huawei to reportedly launch its new desktop computer later this month

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Jeet
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Chinese giant Huawei, which is currently working on strategies to keep its business afloat, is gearing up to launch a new device in the market by the end of this year. The product is expected to be a desktop computer.

As per the report, the upcoming desktop computer from Huawei will be powered by the company’s own Kunpeng 920 chipset, along with a graphics processor from AMD which the leak reveals could be Radeon R7 430.

Huawei Desktop PC

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It is said that the device will feature a 23.8-inch display and could be aimed at business use. While the exact product is not yet known, it could be the same computer that was previously leaked.

Previous leaks indicate that the device could pack 8GB DDR4-2666 RAM and 256GB SSD storage. It is also expected to have an optical drive, keyboard, mouse, 180W power supply, and the company’s own Kylin operating system

The Huawei HiSilicon Kunpeng 920 chipset is manufactured using a 7nm process and is based on the ARM architecture that was launched back in 2019. It offers high performance and is generally aimed at workstation builds or larger server-based applications.

The Chinese giant, which already has its presence in the laptop category with its Huawei as well as Honor-branded devices, is looking to enter the desktop PC and monitor category for some time now. It will be interesting to see Huawei compete against the likes of HP and Dell in this space.

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Get $20 Off on Zeaplus Buds with Active Noise Cancellation

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Greeva Agnihotri
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Zeaplus Buds is a Truly Wireless Earbuds that brings Active Noise Cancellation(ANC) at just $49. Currently, this pair is up for a Black Friday sale with an amazing $20 off, and being sold for just $29.99. As it is this pair is one of the cheapest of its category an added discount just serves as a bonus.Zeaplus Buds 02

Apart from the pocket-friendly price tag and ANC, the Zeaplus Buds have a lasting battery life of up to 4 hours of playback and 3 hours of talk time without and 20 hours of listening time with the case. It also supports wireless charging for added support. Additionally, it is also enhanced with features like the stereo sound that are generally found in high-end earbuds.Zeaplus Buds 03

To keep the user aware of their surroundings while listening to music, Zeaplus Buds boasts a transparent mode that lets them hear sounds like horns or traffic. It has a Bluetooth 5.0 connection to offer a strong and stable connection. Users can easily control the media functions like play/pause music and answer calls through the earbuds for hands-free usage.Zeaplus Buds

The versatile form of these earbuds makes them an ideal addition to one’s accessories. This pair lets the users enjoy an immersive music listening experience without shelling out much. All interested readers can buy Zeaplus Buds at a discounted price of just $29.99 ($20 off) from their official website.

 

Redmi Note 9 series phones teased to launch in few days in China

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Jeet
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Redmi, the company backed by Xiaomi, launched its Redmi Note 9 series this year, which already has about five devices in the lineup. Now, ahead of the launch of its successor, the company is gearing up to launch a couple of more devices in the series.

Now, Lu Weibing, General Manager of the Redmi brand and President of Xiaomi Group China, has teased in a new Weibo post that the upcoming Redmi Note 9 series smartphones will be launched in the coming days.

Redmi Note 9
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 9

He has teased new surprising products for the Double 11 sale in China, which is likely referring to the Redmi Note 9 Standard or Base Edition and the Redmi Note 9 High Edition, both of which were recently leaked.

Based on the recent leak, the Standard Edition features an LCD panel of 6.53 inches with a punch-hole placed at the top-left corner. The 20:9 screen offers a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset under the hood.

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For photography, the phone is said to have a 13-megapixel front camera and 48-megapixel triple rear cameras. The leaks also mentions that it is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 9 High Edition comes with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC and packs a 4,820mAh battery along with support for 33W fast charging technology.

There’s a quad-camera setup on the back and could be the world’s first smartphone to feature Samsung’s HM2 108MP sensor. On the front side, the phone will have a 16MP snapper. Looking at the specifications, the phone seems like a rebranded version of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite smartphone that was launched in September this year.

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Vivo’s new OriginOS confirmed to launch on November 18

By
Jeet
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Recently, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo confirmed that the company is working on a new mobile operating system named OriginOS, which will be replacing the existing FunTouch OS custom user interface.

Today, the company has confirmed that the OriginOS will be launched on 18th November. For this, Vivo is holding a special event in Shenzhen, China. The new system is said to have an Anthropomorphic design and aims to offer a new experience to the users.

Vivo OriginOS Launch Date

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In the previous teasers for the upcoming operating system, it was revealed that the company that the project is being developed under Origin Studio carries the tagline “Brave New World”, which also confirmed a complete rehaul of the user interface.

Earlier reports have revealed that the company will be offering two different types of interface for the users — OriginOS and Stock Android. Interestingly, the users will be able to choose and switch between the two options.

Along with the launch of this new Android-based mobile OS, Vivo is expected to announce several other products at this 2020 Developer Conference, including new apps, games, business partnerships, and more.

The company had previously stated that the upcoming custom user interface will be available for Vivo’s existing smartphones as well. To know for sure which devices will be compatible with the OriginOS, we will have to wait for the official launch.

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Redmi K30 Pro flagship smartphone is getting discontinued, confirms Lu Weibing

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Jeet
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Redmi K30 Pro smartphone, the flagship smartphone from Xiaomi-backed Redmi, was launched earlier this year. Now, ahead of the launch of its successor, the phone is being discontinued by the company.

Lu Weibing, General Manager of the Redmi brand and President of Xiaomi China has confirmed that the Redmi K30 Pro is getting discontinued.

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro

The development comes just days after we reported that the company is discontinuing its Mi 10 Pro flagship smartphone and the Mi 10 Ultra, which was launched a few months back, is also getting out of stock.

The Redmi K30 Pro features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display that offers a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security. Internally, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset.

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It packs up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB internal storage, without a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity. As for the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the phone’s back.

There’s a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary camera, a 5-megapixel telephoto macro lens, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, the phone features a 20-megapixel pop-up snapper.

The smartphone runs the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box along with the company’s MIUI custom user interface. It is powered by a 4,700mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging technology.

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Moto G Stylus 2021 specifications leaked; Launch may not be far away

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Apart from Samsung and LG, Motorola is the only other mainstream smartphone brand that launches stylus totting smartphones. In February this year, the Lenovo-owned brand announced the Moto G Stylus, a Snapdragon 665 powered mid-range phone that tagged a stylus. Today, reputed tipster Evan Blass shared the key specifications of the Moto G Stylus 2021 smartphone.

Moto G Stylus 2021 specifications (Rumored)

Blass revealed that the Moto G Stylus 2021 has a massive display of 6.81 inches that delivers a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution. In comparison, the Moto G Stylus had arrived with a 6.4-inch screen. Instead of the SD665 chip, the new phone is expected to feature the Snapdragon 675  chipset. It will arrive with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage.

The Moto G Stylus 2021will be backed by a 4,300mAh battery. There is no word on the support for fast charging on the device. Even though it is a 2021 product, it will come equipped with Android 10 OS.

Moto G Stylus
Moto G Stylus

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For selfies, the Moto G Stylus 2021 will house a 16-megapixel camera in the display punch-hole placed at the top-left corner of the screen. The backside of the device has a quad-camera system that comprises of a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a -megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Moto G Stylus sported a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. The leak reveals that its successor version will have the fingerprint sensor placed on the right spine. The handset will support NFC connectivity. The leaks also mention that the model number of the device is XT2115 and it is codenamed as Minsk. There is no word on the pricing of the Moto G Stylus 2021.

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HMD Global almost remade the Nokia N95; partners with YouTuber to show off prototype

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Habeeb Onawole
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HMD Global has made it a habit to remake certain classic Nokia phones, relaunching them with modern specs and a refined design. Since it began doing this a few years ago, it has remade a handful of classic phones, none of which is a smartphone. It turns out that there were plans to remake the Nokia N95, and now we get a first look at a prototype as well as design blueprints.

Nokia N95 remake prototype
A prototype of a modern Nokia N95

The Nokia N95 was a popular smartphone back in its days. The phone which had a slider design could be slid upwards to reveal its alphanumeric keypad or downwards to reveal a hidden set of playback controls at the top.

Popular YouTuber, Mr. Mobile, decided to revisit the icon in a special series, and when HMD Global heard about it, they decided to send him a prototype of a modern Nokia N95 that never became a final product.

The video shows that the remade Nokia N95 would have looked like the Nokia 3.4 with its cookie-shaped camera house with three cameras and a fingerprint scanner on the back. That sure doesn’t look like an interesting design until you realize that the phone can be slid sideways to the left to reveal a long speaker grille along with a wide-angle camera, an ultrawide angle camera, and an LED flash. But that’s not all.

The ring around the rear camera can also be pulled out to serve as a kickstand. The design allowed for the phone to be propped down to watch movies or make video calls or even serve as a sort of smart desk clock. Cool, right?

Chief Product Officer of HMD Global, Juho Sarvikas, also took to Twitter to reveal other designs they considered. One sketch shows the phone with a vertical sliding design that revealed a speaker at the bottom when slid upwards while another showed the device could be slid to the left to reveal the front-facing camera and a loudspeaker. Other designs that the company executive shared include a dual slider design and an angled slider design.

There is no info that the product has been completely abandoned but we believe this phone should have arrived two years ago when the mobile industry had a “slider phase” with phones such as the Mi MIX 3 and the Honor Magic 2.

What do you think about the prototype Nokia N95? Let us know in the comment box.

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Samsung is the top phone vendor in Europe in Q3 2020, Xiaomi is third – Canalys

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Canalys has released a couple of report showing the performance of the key smartphone manufacturers in the European market. Of particular interest is the performance of Huawei. The Chinese phone maker had shifted focus to Europe after the US shut it off the North American market. However, the recent ban which prevented the company from using Google Services seems to have continued to take its toll as the report shows Huawei recorded up to 31% decline in its annual growth even though it still maintains the fourth position in the European market ranking.

Samsung maintains its lead in the market even though it recorded a slender 3% annual growth. The Korean tech giant commands a 34% share of the European smartphone market, according to the report. U.S tech giant Apple is in the second position with an estimated market share of 19% in Q3 2020.

Xiaomi maintains the number 3 spot with an estimated 19% share of the market, the same with Apple. Canalys reports that Xiaomi’s market share represents a staggering 91% annual growth. However, the biggest growth recorded in the report is OPPO’s ascent into the top 5 European smartphone vendors with a 3% share of the market. The performance represents a 396% annual growth for the Chinese phone maker.

In Western Europe, the chart remains essentially the same with that of the entire European market but most of OPPO’s sales seem to have come from Western Europe where it recorded an annual growth of 942%. 

However, Xiaomi emerges as the top smartphone vendor in Spain with a 34% share of the market. Samsung ranks second with 26% market share while Huawei’s 15% market share places it in the third position. OPPO jumps to the fourth position with an 8% market share while Apple drops to the fifth position with a 7% market share. Apple’s market share is expected to rebound post-iPhone 12 release in the fourth quarter.

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Surface Hub operating system ported to the Lumia 950 XL

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Habeeb Onawole
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One activity developers like engaging in is porting a different operating system to a device it wasn’t originally designed for. For example, there are numerous reports of Android devices shown to be running on Windows.

The latest case of an operating system that has been ported to another device is that of the Surface Hub OS that was gotten to run on a Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. The incredible feat was pulled off by Gustave Monce (@gus33000), though he does admit it was a pointless project but an interesting one nonetheless.

Lumia 950 XL running Surface Hub OS

In a blog post where he detailed the steps for those who are curious as to how he pulled it off or who want to also test it on their Lumia 950 XL, he stated that the OS can also be gotten to work on the Lumia 950 but doesn’t work as smoothly as that of its bigger and more powerful sibling.

The Surface Hub is a digital whiteboard designed for workplaces. It has a touch-display, support for stylus input, and comes with programs such as Microsoft Teams and Office 365 that makes it easy for users to collaborate on work.

The Lumia 950 XL was released in 2015 as a smartphone running Windows 10 Mobile. The Snapdragon 810-powered smartphone packs 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It also had a 5.71-inch QHD display, a 20MP PureView rear camera, an iris scanner, and a 3340mAh battery.

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AGM announces its first 5G phone – AGM X5, expected to launch soon

By
Jed John Ikoba
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The 5G era is fast gaining ground as we have seen not just flagship models but also mid-range and affordable models having a 5G chip onboard. Rugged phone maker AGM is set to launch its first 5G phone. The company has released a few details of the smartphone including live images showing the front and rear aspects.AGM X5

The AGM X5 as it would be called, is expected to sport a 6.5-inch display amidst a rugged build. The phone will be launched exclusively in China this year but AGM has promised to push it to the global market in 2021.

In terms of the design, the device retains the rugged look AGM smartphones are known for. but this looks kind of cool. The phone features a metal frame wrapped with plastic for protection. The back panel is also made from metal manufactured using injection mould process. The phone packs a quad camera setup stacked vertically at the top left corner of the back panel. There is equally a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The display utilises a waterdrop notch which houses the rear camera.

Although the specifications pof the model is yet to be revealed, there are rumours that it could be powered by a Dimensity 1000 or Ivy 510 processors, both of which support SA and NSA networking. There are also speculations of the phone being available in up to 12GB RAM version as well as packing a 100MP sensor.

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Leak reveals Galaxy S21 Ultra camera details: New 108MP sensor, ToF sensor removed

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra comes with four rear cameras. The primary sensor is a 108MP camera and among the other three is a Time of Flight (ToF) camera. For the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Samsung will be taking a different direction.

We already know that the flagship phone, which has been reported to launch on January 14, will have four rear cameras, thanks to an early look at its design. The popular leaker, Ice Universe, has revealed that there’s no ToF camera in the setup.

In a tweet posted a few days ago, he disclosed that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with an ISOCELL HM3 sensor. The 108MP camera will have a pixel size of 0.8µm and the setup will have a laser focus module. However, there will be no ToF sensor.

The ToF sensor on the Galaxy S20 Ultra is a 0.3MP sensor with an f/1.0 aperture. Its job is to help with depth details when taking portrait photos or recording live focus videos. If Samsung is removing it from the S21 Ultra, it is safe to say that it has another way of capturing the depth of field details.

Nevertheless, the phone still has four rear cameras and we know that asides from the 108MP primary camera, there will also be an ultrawide angle camera and a periscope telephoto camera. Our guess is that the fourth sensor is another telephoto camera.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra launches early next year alongside the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus. It will have a centered punch hole and be powered by the Snapdragon 875 processor or Exynos 2100 processor depending on the market.

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OnePlus reported to skip Wear OS for its watch

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Habeeb Onawole
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The OnePlus Watch has been in the news a lot lately. Thanks to leaks, there is a lot we already know about the watch such as its design and the fact that it will have a CyberPunk 2077 Limited Edition.

One question that has been on our minds is the operating system that will power the OnePlus Watch. While that question still remains unanswered, we now know what operating system will not be powering it.

According to Max Jambor, the German blogger and leaker, the OnePlus Watch doesn’t run Google’s Wear OS designed for wearables. Depending on how you feel about Wear OS, this is either good news or bad news.

Nevertheless, we are not too surprised, as a lot of manufacturers, especially those based in China, are launching their smartwatches with proprietary operating systems that they can have better control over. Manufacturers skipping Wear OS is also expected based on how the operating system is being handled by Google.

It is safe to say that OnePlus will also follow a similar path and launch its smartwatch with its own proprietary operating system. However, we won’t bank on it having support for apps to be installed on to the watch.

There is still no info regarding when the OnePlus Watch will launch by Max Jambor does confirm it will be released, he just doesn’t know when it will be. Our guess is that the watch will be announced alongside the OnePlus 9 series which is expected to arrive in just a few months.

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Developer version of Hongmeng OS for phones to likely be released on December 18

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Habeeb Onawole
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Huawei’s Hongmeng OS for phones is already under development. During this year’s Huawei Developer Conference, it was revealed that select phones will be able to test a beta version of the operating system by the end of the year. New info has now revealed the release date of this beta version.

Hongmeng OS

The source of the info is the Weibo user Changan Digital King and according to him the tentative date for the release of Hongmeng OS developer beta version is December 18. He adds that after the beta version is released, some phone users will be able to upgrade their devices to it by January and February 2021 before a wider rollout a few months later.

Hongmeng OS Mobile Developer Version

Huawei has been hard at work developing its operating system for a variety of products simultaneously. While there are already commercially-available products running the operating system such as TVs, smart cameras, and head units for cars, folks are more eager to try it out on mobile devices.

Huawei is expected to make the new operating systems to phones running EMUI 11 first, starting with its flagship devices such as the Mate 40 series and MatePad Pro tablet.

UP NEXT: EMUI 11 may be the final version before the transition to HongMeng OS

 

Blackview BL6000 Pro will be Unveiled on November 17th at Indiegogo

By
Greeva Agnihotri
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Blackview just sent out the invitation for the unveiling event of its flagship Blackview BL6000 Pro, where their primary focus will be to emphasize 2 features- stronger shield and high-speed 5G connection. All the interested readers can block November 17th as its launch date and attend World Premiere on Indiegogo.

Over the years, the popularity of rugged phones has significantly risen globally. Blackview combines top-notch specifications with a sturdy frame to give users a versatile device that can cover all their needs.

High-Speed Connection

5G compatibility is the most talked about feature in smartphones these days. Blackview BL6000 Pro adopts this connection and offers the users a seamless browsing and downloading experience. 5G band is expected to be 10 times faster than the current bands. The users can easily download HD movies within a few minutes and enjoy lag-free gaming and HD video calling. As the world’s first rugged phone that incorporates 5G speed, the users can take this phone on all their adventures and still be connected to their social life.Blackview BL6000 Pro-1-

Robust Construction

Blackview BL6000 Pro comes with an IP68 and IP69K rating and MIL-STD-810G military certification. It can withstand water immersion up to 1.5m for 30 minutes and drops from up to 1.5m height. Resisting regular accidental splashes and drops is a piece of cake of this device. However, what makes it stand out is the IceMode that offers endurance of up to -30℃. This rugged phone can efficiently perform all the basic functions like calling, messaging and more in this extremity. It also features an underwater camera mode that helps the user capture all their experience and memories.Blackview BL6000 Pro-3-

Specifications

BL6000 Pro runs on Android 10 OS and features an advanced 6.36-inch FHD+ punch-hole display with high resolution. It packs a Sony IMX582 triple-rear camera, having PortraitColor, HDR, Night, Underwater, Ultra-Wide, and 4K 30fps modes. With a 5280mAh battery, one can easily use this phone throughout the day on a single charge. It also supports features like cash-free NFC, fingerprint unlocking and an air pressure sensor.Blackview BL6000 Pro-4-

Blackview BL6000 Pro meets the basic needs of most people; more so of an outdoor enthusiast or people working in harsh environments. All the interested users can attend the launch of this phone’s World Premiere on Indiegogo. Its pre-orders will start on the same day. To stay updated about the deals and announcements, visit the Blackview official website.

Grab the Xiaomi Air 2S Pikachu Edition on Giztop for just $75.99

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Greeva Agnihotri
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Expanding its reach into the audio category, Xiaomi has successfully launched Mi Air 2S Earphones- Pikachu Version. It packs functions like wireless stereo, low-latency synchronous pass, voice command control, and dual call noise reduction to offer optimal use. Currently, these earphones are up for sale for just $75.99 at Giztop.Mi Air 2S earphones support ENC ambient noise cancellation technology with a dual microphone array to effectively reduce surrounding noise during calls. Its dual-core chip uses a new dual-ear synchronous transmission technology that passes the signal to the left and right headphones at the same time to reduce the sound delay while having strong anti-interference. Additionally, its low latency mode significantly reduces the sound delay to protect the sound picture synchronization.

Xiaomi True Wireless Bluetooth Air 2S support functions like wake-up voice assistant and local voice commands to make life easy for its users. One can control the sound and change the song without waking up the voice assistant, for added versatility. Furthermore, this piece uses a Bluetooth 5.0 chip to offer a strong and stable connection. This headset can last for up to 24 hours with the case and 5 hours in a single-use. The charging case is compatible with Qi-standard wireless charging.

Having an ideal combination of looks and utility, these Xiaomi Air 2S will be a perfect addition to one’s accessories. All the interested people can now buy these earphones for just $75.99 on Giztop.

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