Ulefone Armor 10 5G- Launch, Specifications and Giveaway Alert

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Nov 7, 2020

The Amazfit Bip U launched last month in India, bringing new features to the Bip line while keeping the price tag affordable. We first reported that there will be a Bip U Pro with additional features and now, we have more proof from the Bluetooth SIG website that the watch is on its way.

Amazfit Bip U All Colors — Amazfit Bip U

The Amazfit Bip U Pro was listed on the Bluetooth SIG database on October 30 and the certificate reveals the watch has the model number A2008 while the standard version has the model number A2017.

The description says that the difference between the two models is that the Bip U Pro (A2008) has a different sensor and also has GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) a.k.a. GPS.

As we discovered in our own findings, the Bip U Pro will also have a geomagnetic sensor which means it will have a compass. The fitness tracker will also have a microphone which hints at it having a smart assistant such as Amazon Alexa. Its other specs such as display, battery life, and health features should be the same as the standard version

Huami is yet to announce a launch date for the watch but we expect it to arrive this month.

Amazon discounts Razr 5G to $999 and Motorola Edge to $399

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Nov 7, 2020

The Motorola Razr 5G packs some significant upgrades over its predecessor but the foldable phone is still quite expensive when compared to other foldable phones such as the Galaxy Z Flip 5G and even non-foldable phones. However, now may be the best time to pick up the phone as Amazon has slashed the price.

As seen on the retail giant’s US site, the Motorola Razr 5G (2020) can be purchased for just $999.99. That is $400 off the retail price and a huge discount. The phone is available unlocked, so you can use it with any of the major US carriers. It can be purchased in Blush Gold, Liquid Mercury, and Polished Graphite.

For $999, you get a phone with a 6.2-inch foldable OLED primary display, a 2.7-inch g-OLED Quick View secondary display, a Snapdragon 765G processor with a built-in 5G modem, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, a 48MP primary rear camera, a 20MP selfie camera, and a 2800mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging, and Android 10 with Motorola’s My UX on top.

If a foldable doesn’t appeal to you but you still want a 5G Motorola smartphone, the Motorola Edge is also heavily discounted on Amazon and on Motorola’s own official website.

The phone which launched for $699.99 can now be picked up for just $399.99! That is even cheaper than the newly announced Motorola One 5G that is priced at $444.99 and has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Personally, the Edge is a recommended buy over the Razr 5G as it not only has the same processor but packs more cameras and a much bigger battery with faster charging.

The Motorola Edge which comes in Solar Black has a 6.7-inch curved OLED display with an FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a punch hole at the top left corner of the screen that is home to a 25MP camera.

The Snapdragon 765G processor is paired with 6GB of RAM but you also get 256GB of storage which can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot. There are four cameras on the back which include a 64MP primary camera, a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a Time of Flight sensor.

The Motorola Edge also has stereo speakers, an audio jack, an in-display fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and a 4500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. It also runs Android 10 out of the box.

You can grab the Motorola Razr 5G and Motorola Edge on Amazon or pick up the Edge on Motorola’s official website.

DxOMark Speaker: Harman Kardon Citation and Amazon Echo Studio top for advanced and essential categories respectively

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Nov 7, 2020

A few days ago, DxOMark announced that it has a new benchmark for testing wireless speakers called DxOMark Speaker. The review lab has now released the reviews and rankings for a bunch of speakers, and the results are pretty interesting.

DxOMark has split the rankings into two price categories for now. There is the Essential Category that has speakers that are priced under €200 and there is the Advanced Category that has speakers priced between €200 and €499. There will also be a third one called Premium Category that will have speakers priced above €499. It is mentioned that the prices are based on the retail price tag at the time of release in Europe. For speakers not launched in the old continent, their prices are converted into Euros.

The overall score is made up of five sub-scores from the following tests:

Timbre – how well the speaker reproduces sound
Dynamics – how well the speaker reproduces the energy level of a sound
Spatial – a speaker’s ability to reproduce stereo sound in all directions
Volume – maximum loudness of a speaker and how smoothly volume increases and decreases based on user input
Artifacts – how much source audio is distorted when played back

EDITOR’S PICK: The Acer Halo is the coolest Google Assistant smart speaker

Essential Speakers

The Essential Speakers ranking has the Amazon Echo Studio at the top of the list with a score of 124 points and the Xiaomi Mi XiaoAI Speaker HD follows with an overall score of 109. Grabbing the third spot is the newly announced Xiaomi XiaoAI Speaker Battery Edition with a score of 104 points.

The list also has the 2018 Yandex Station from Russia’s own search giant, Yandex, with an overall score of 98, the Tmall Genie X5 with 92 points, and the Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition with 48 points.

We are pretty disappointed that Google’s new Nest Audio hasn’t been reviewed. We hope it will be reviewed soon along with Apple’s HomePod Mini.

Advanced Speakers

For the advanced category, the current leader is the Harman Kardon Citation 200 which pulls an overall score of 147 points. Hot on its heels is the Google Home Max with an overall score of 145 points. The Bose Home Speaker 500 is third on the list with 130 points, the Sonos One nearly ties with it at 129 points while the Huawei Sound X is close behind at 126 points. Apple’s HomePod rounds off the list (for now) with a score of 113 points.

If you want to read the review for each speaker, you can do so here.

While not everyone agrees with DxOMark reviews, most especially when it comes to its phone reviews, we are pretty sure that Chinese manufacturers such as Huawei and Xiaomi will begin to brag about the scores of their speakers when they launch new models just as they already do with their smartphones.

Nokia Mobile schedules special US launch event for November 9

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Nov 7, 2020

Fans of Nokia in the US are set to get a new product(s) come Monday, November 9 according to an announcement by Nokia Mobile.

The info was made on Twitter yesterday by the official Nokia Mobile account, and according to the tweet, there will be a special US launch announcement on November 9 at 9:00 AM EST (3:00 PM CET/2:00 PM GMT/7:30 PM IST).

Join us on November 9 at 9:00 AM EST for a special US launch announcement! #NokiamobileLive https://t.co/bDlaO9ybks pic.twitter.com/k8wXmvJILy

— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) November 6, 2020

We do not know what exactly HMD Global plans to announce on Monday but we expect the launch is for new phones.

There are a number of phones that are in the pipeline and expected to launch soon such as the Nokia 6.3, Nokia 7.3, and Nokia 9.3 PureView. There is also the Nokia 6300 4G and Nokia 8000 4G feature phones. However, there is a possibility that this launch might be for a phone that will be exclusive to the US market.

There are also speculations that the date and time are hints at the launch being for the new Nokia 9.3 flagship phone. Back in September, it was reported that HMD Global will announce the Nokia 9.3 in November and November 9 does seem like the perfect date to choose for the launch.

The Nokia 9.3 PureView is expected to come with a Snapdragon 865 processor, up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, improved cameras, an OLED display, a 4500mAh battery, and support for wireless charging.

New update brings automatic Blood Oxygen Saturation detection to Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro

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Nov 7, 2020

One of the features of the Watch GT 2 Pro by Huawei is the support for blood oxygen saturation detection thanks to the SpO2 monitor included. The product page had revealed that the watch supports automatic 24-hour level detection but with the caveat that it will be available via an OTA update. Huawei has now begun rolling out the update to the watch.

The update is already rolling out in China and brings the firmware version to 10.1.2.36. It is a small update, coming in at just 46.20 MB in size. With the new automatic blood oxygen detection, the watch will track your SpO2 level at intervals all through the day. This means you will be able to check your levels while sleeping, at home, outdoors, during exercises, or when you are at elevated levels. This provides more comprehensive info for users.

Below is the full changelog for the update:

Added automatic blood oxygen detection
Added support for Korean, Burmese, Bengali, and Persian
Optimize weather card
Optimize custom settings for swimming pool length

It is important to state that the automatic blood detection feature is only available for Android users. So if you are an iOS user and plan to get the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro, know that you will not be able to use this feature.

The Watch GT 2 Pro has a 1.39-inch 454 x 454 AMOLED display that is protected by scratch-resistant Sapphire Glass. The watch can track more than 100 sport modes including golf, skiing, and snowboarding with detailed info.

It has built-in GPS with a route back feature in case the GPS signal is low and you need to return to your starting point. There is sleep tracking, 24-hour heart rate monitoring, and stress monitoring. It also has 4GB of built-in storage.

The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro is priced at €329 for the sport version and €349 for the classic version.

Multiple Android Apps Streaming on Microsoft Your Phone rolling out to Select Samsung Devices

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Nov 7, 2020

Microsoft introduced Android App support on its Your Phone back in August. Now, the company is rolling out a feature where users can run Multiple Apps simultaneously.

Microsoft Your Phone Multiple App Streaming — Credit: Microsoft

As reported on the official website(via Android Police), the new feature enables running multiple android apps simultaneously. However, it is currently available only for a few Samsung devices. For PC, the feature is currently available for the Windows Insider community who are in Developer, Beta, or Release Preview channels. The list of Samsung devices with “Link to Windows Integration” that supports the Multiple App streaming features is as follows:

The update also extends to devices running One UI 3.0 beta currently based on Android 11 as follows:

So multiple-app streaming requires Windows May 2020 update or Later. And a minimum of Android 10. Plus, to enable it, make sure you have the following apps updated to the versions as below:

Your Phone on PC- 1.20102.132.0 or higher.
Your Phone Companion App- 1.20102.133.0 or higher.
Link to Windows Service version- 2.1.05.2 or newer. You can update this here. If you aren’t signed up for the beta, you can apply for that too.

That said, Microsoft says this is an early preview, and hence will gradually roll out to all users. Also, the update has limitations like Sound Sync between PC and Mobile, Mouse Input not recognized by Apps, and more. You can take a look at them below:

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What is Microsoft Your Phone?

For the unware, Microsoft’s Your Phone is the company’s solution to connect Smartphones to the Windows platform. Users running Windows 10 can download the Your Phone App from Microsoft Store. And use it to access Media, Messages, Calls, and now multiple Apps as well. Previously, in the early update for support of Apps, Microsoft explained how the feature works.

As per the official post, a Wi-Fi connection between PC, and Mobile will allow apps to stream on the PC through Your Phone. Users can browse, Play, Order food, Chat, and do a lot more on the PC screen. Besides, users can also add the Apps to Favourites, Pin them to Start Menu and Taskbar. And use them side-by-side with other apps on your PC.

Xiaomi Mi 11 tipped to feature 48MP ultra-wide camera and better stabilization

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Nov 7, 2020

Earlier this week, Xiaomi officially discontinued Mi 10 Pro in China. Followed by that, the regular Mi 10 went out of stock across all the online retailers in the country. Then, a mysterious Xiaomi smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 popped up on Geekbench. This device is expected to be one of the Mi 11 series smartphones. Now, certain specs of this phone’s camera have been tipped.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Colors Featured — Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

According to popular Chinese leakster Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi’s first Snapdragon 875 handset will feature a 48MP ultra-wide camera with a pixel size of 0.8μm. The tipster did not mention the name of this device but we believe it to be Mi 11 Pro and not the regular Mi 11.

Apart from this minute detail, he also hinted that the Mi 11 series will arrive with improvements in stabilization. Again, it is not sure either the standard, higher, or both variants will come with an OIS upgrade. Anyway, we expect to learn more about these phones in the coming days.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro were the first Snapdragon 865-powered Chinese smartphones. In fact, they were only second to the Galaxy S20 series overall. The same is expected to be for next year as the same tipster claims that Xiaomi will be the first Chinese smartphone maker to launch Snapdragon 865 phones – Mi 11 series.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 series is rumored to debut in either late January or in February just like the Galaxy S21 series. Hence, it makes sense for these devices to show up on Geekbench and certification bureaus as they might be in the testing phase at the moment.

Nokia Streaming Box 8000 is a 4K Android TV 10 set-top box priced at €100

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Nov 7, 2020

Lately, Nokia has been licensing its branding to various firms. The latest company to sign such a deal with the Finnish company is StreamView GmbH. This Austrian company has now become the official Nokia brand licensee to sell smart TVs, set-top boxes, and DAB+ radios in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The first product from this company is called Nokia Streaming Box 8000 manufactured by SEI Robotics. It will be available for purchase before Christmas.

Nokia Streaming Box 8000 Specifications & Features

The new Nokia Streaming Box 8000 has more specs than any other regular streaming devices available in the market. It is powered by quad-core Amlogic S905X3 chipset with 4 x ARM Cortex-A55 cores and ARM Mali-G31 MP2 GPU. Unfortunately, the amount of RAM is not known at the moment but we expect it to be no less than 2GB.

The streaming device features dual-band WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 along with a wide variety of ports like USB 3.0 Type-A, USB Type-C, Ethernet, HDMI, optical audio, AV, and DC power-in.

The set-top box supports 4K streaming but the specs don’t say anything about Dolby Vision/Atmos. However, it should support at least HDR10 since the chipset underneath the device is more than capable of.

Further, the new Nokia-branded streaming device runs Android TV 10 operating system and will ship with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video pre-installed. Whereas, other popular streaming apps like Disney+ can be installed from the Google Play Store.

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Last but not least, the set-top comes with Chromecast Built-in and a Google Assistant remote control with a plethora of keys like a traditional television remote.

Nokia Streaming Box 8000 Pricing & Availability

The Nokia Streaming Box 8000 is priced at €100 and will go on sale before Christmas in select European countries. The retail package will include the set-top box, a remote control, a power adapter, and an HDMI cable.

Sony Xperia 5 II gets a Japan-exclusive purple variant

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Nov 7, 2020

The Sony Xperia 5 II (read as Xperia 5 Mark II) launched in September as the Japanese manufacturer’s second flagship phone of the year. The phone comes in a variety of colors, some of which are exclusive to certain regions.

It has been reported that Sony has announced a purple variant of the phone which can only be purchased from the Japanese carrier, Docomo. The new color variant will go on sale on November 12 but reservations are already being accepted.

According to Docomo’s website, this purple variant will be limited to online shops only, so you won’t find it if you go to purchase it at a physical store.

The Sony Xperia 5 II also comes in Black, Blue, Gray, and Pink. Unlike other countries where it has 256GB of storage, Sony is selling the phone in its home country with 128GB of storage. However, a MicroSD card slot that also doubles as a second SIM slot will allow users to add more storage.

The rest of the specs of the phone are a 6.1-inch 120Hz OLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio and bezels rather than notches or hole punches. There is also a Snapdragon 865 processor inside along with 8GB of RAM. The phone also has triple 12MP rear cameras with OIS on the main and the telephoto cameras and a 124° viewing angle for the ultrawide angle camera. There is also an 8MP selfie camera with 5-axis gyro-EIS.

The Xperia 5 II has stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, and a 4000mAh battery with support for 21W fast charging and Power Delivery 3.0, though Sony ships it with an 18W charger. It runs Android 10 out of the box but will get three OS upgrades.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics shortlists two bidders for selling its wireless communication business

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Nov 7, 2020

Samsung‘s Electro-Mechanics arm has reportedly been looking for bidders to buy its Wireless Communication business. According to a report, the company might announce a preferred bidder as early as this month. And the deal surely has more than one benefit.

TheElec says that out of nine companies, Samsung Electro-Mechanics has recently narrowed down the bidders to two. It adds that the company will reportedly announce one of the bidders as the “preferred one” by this month whilst starting negotiations of the deal. Although the names of two shortlisted bidders are not known, the report says that they already produce components for Samsung Electronics.

And talking about the deal, as per KB Securities, Samsung is quoting over 100 billion won($89 million). In return, the bidder will get the company’s wireless business and 100 existing employees. Additionally, the preferred bidder can also enjoy a sweet deal of selling Wi-Fi modules to Samsung Electronics. This is a tempting offer as the company who signs the deal gets a 3x offer for one.

Who is Samsung Electro-Mechanics?

For the unware, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is a subsidiary of Samsung Group. Headquartered in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, the company makes electronic components. Accordingly, the list includes MLCCs(Multi-Layer Ceramic capacitors), RF-PCBs(Printed Circuit Boards). And others like Camera Modules, Network Modules, and semiconductor substrates.

That said, the wireless modules business, which is under its module solutions, reportedly is only 10% out of the company’s entire business. Still, it has been making Wi-Fi, and WiGig modules so far. Here, WiGig refers to a wireless standard that allows Wi-Fi devices to use the 60GHz mmWave for low-latency fast wireless connectivity.

Although we don’t know the real motive of the company for selling this business, we do know that it’s entering the mid-range camera segment after supplying premium smartphones for a while. Accordingly, the company will initially supply camera modules for Galaxy A52/A72, and other budget smartphones going into 2021.

Samsung Galaxy M62 in the works with 256GB internal storage

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Nov 7, 2020

The Galaxy M series smartphones have been Samsung’s best-sellers in India ever since the company debuted them. Back in September, the South Korean tech giant launched the Galaxy M51 as the most-expensive Galaxy M series phone ever. Now, according to a new report, the company may introduce Galaxy M62 with even beefier specs and a higher price tag.

Samsung Galaxy M51 Rear Featured — Samsung Galaxy M51

In 2019, the Galaxy M40 was the costliest Galaxy M series smartphone. Unlike other cheaper handsets in the series, it featured a punch-hole LCD panel and a Qualcomm chipset, Snapdragon 675 to be exact. This very same phone even launched as Galaxy A60 in select markets.

Then, in 2020, the Galaxy M51 has now become the expensive Galaxy M series phone. This handset features a monstrous 7,000mAh battery, the largest in a Samsung smartphone. Also once again, this device is powered by a Qualcomm chip – Snapdragon 730G. However, it comes with an AMOLED display compared to an LCD panel on the Galaxy M40.

Now, according to the sources of SamMobile, Samsung is developing a new handset with model number SM-M625F and 256GB storage. Going by its model number, the publication and its sources suggest this device to launch as Galaxy M62.

This means it may take on the mantle of the expensive Galaxy M series smartphone whenever it launches. Also, it will be the first Galaxy M series phone with 256GB internal storage but it may be available in a lower storage option as well.

Galaxy M40 featured — Samsung Galaxy M40

Having said that the so-called Galaxy M62 will most probably debut next year and share some specs with the upcoming Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72. Perhaps, it may also come with a Qualcomm chipset, AMOLED display, and 7,000mAh battery.

MagSafe Duo Wireless Charger and iPhone 12 Leather Cases Pricing revealed

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Nov 7, 2020

A few days back MagSafe Duo Charger was spotted on Korea’s NRRA certification suggesting an imminent launch. Now, Apple itself has revealed the pricing of the Wireless Charger and Leather cases for the iPhone 12 series.

According to Apple‘s official website(via Gadgets360), the MagSafe Duo wireless Charger is listed as “coming soon” with an overview below. Still, the webpage doesn’t really reveal the specifications of the charger but says it supports iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods charging case. And other Qi-certified chargers.

MagSafe Duo Wireless Charger Price- India, USA

You can take a look at the USA/India pricing below:

India– ₹13,900
USA– $129

Also do note that you get only the MagSafe Duo Charger and the USB-C to Lightning cable in the box. And you will have to buy an adapter if you don’t already have one. Apple recommends using a 20W USB-C Power Adapter which it sells separately($19/₹1,900). That said, the availability of the wireless charger in both India and the USA is not known yet.

To compare, the MagSafe regular charger for iPhone 12 series costs about ₹4,500, and $39 in India, and the USA respectively. However, if you need a charger that can charge the iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously, MagSafe Duo Charger is the best bet for you. At the event, Apple said that MagSafe Duo Charger is light and portable. It has a foldable design with what looks like soft pad material at the surface.

iPhone 12 series- Leather Sleeves, and Cases

Anyway, along with the MagSafe Duo Wireless Charger, Apple also revealed pricing for new MagSafe Leather sleeves that covers the entire phone, for iPhone 12 series. It costs ₹12,900, and $129 for all the models in India, and the USA respectively. It comes in Baltic Blue, Saddle Brown, Pink Citrus, and Product Red options.

Similarly, the MagSafe Leather rear Case for iPhone 12 series is priced at ₹5,900 in India, and $59 in the US. The color options include Baltic Blue, California Poppy, Saddle Brown, Black, and Product Red.

Apple launched the iPhone 12 series back in October. Initially, it launched the iPhone 12, and 12 Pro was available for purchase. But the pre-orders for iPhone 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max went live just yesterday.

OnePlus 9 Series Model numbers tipped along with key specifications

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Nov 7, 2020

OnePlus 9 series is already under development and is poised to launch sometime around March 2021. Now, we have information about its model numbers along with key specifications.

The latest tip comes from TechDroider. He has shared exclusive details of the OnePlus 9 series from his sources. He says that OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro have the following model numbers:

OnePlus 9- LE2110
OnePlus 9 Pro- LE2117, LE2119, LE2120.
Mysterious Device- LE2127.

Here, the three names for 9 Pro might just be three variants of the device. But let’s wait for confirmation. That said, the model numbers seem to match the first two letters of the “Lemonade” codename that tipster Max J revealed a while ago.

Additionally, TechDroider says that another mysterious device with codename LE2127 does exist but isn’t sure if it belongs to the OnePlus 9 series. Accordingly, a report from China says that the series will include three models.

OnePlus 9 series Specifications(Reported)

As per the report, the OnePlus 9 series will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 875, AMOLED display with centered-punch hole, 144Hz refresh rate screen, IP68 rating, NFC, dual stereo speakers, and more. Also, if the report is true, the next flagship from OnePlus will boast 40W Wireless Charging in addition to the 65W Wired charging.

The most interesting thing here is the centered punch-hole display. So far, Samsung, which has perfected the design, has not lent it to other companies. Samsung first used the punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera sensors on the Galaxy S10 series. Currently, the company is calling it Infinity-O branding. However, if the report is true, Vivo X60 Pro will be the first company outside Samsung to use a centered punch-hole display followed by OnePlus.

Comparable to what TechDroider said, the report also says that the OnePlus 9 series will get a mid-product refresh that is similar to the T lineup like the OnePlus 8T. Now, this could just be the successor, i.e, OnePlus 9T, or a whole new Product lineup as well. Let’s wait for more leaks as we march ahead(no pun intended).

Straps of OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition leak

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