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Micromax IN Note 1, IN 1b pre-orders start from tomorrow in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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At the beginning of this month, Micromax announced its comeback to the Indian smartphone market by announcing the Micromax IN Note 1 and IN 1b phones. Both phones arrived with aggressively price tags and impressive specs. The IN Note 1 and IN 1b smartphones will be available for purchase later this month. Starting from tomorrow, Flipkart will be carrying out the pre-orders of both smartphones.

Micromax IN 1b pre-order

Flipkart will begin with the pre-orders of the Micromax IN Note 1 and IN 1B at 12 PM on Nov. 10. The IN Note 1 comes in two models such as 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage. They are priced at Rs 10,999 (~$148) and Rs 12,499 (~$169), respectively. On the other side, the IN 1b variants like 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. They are priced at Rs 6,999 (~$94) and Rs 7,999 (~$108), respectively.

Micromax IN Note 1 pre-order

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Micromax IN Note 1 and IN 1b specifications and features

The Micromax IN Note 1 has specs like a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD+ punch-hole display that offers a 21:9 aspect ratio. It has a 16-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. The Helio G85 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery powers the IN Note 1. It comes with support for 18W fast charging through USB-C.

The Micromax IN 1b is packed with specs such as a 6.52-inch IPS LCD HD+ display and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel and a 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. The Helio G35 SoC drives the device with a 5,000mAh battery.

The Micromax IN Note 1 and IN 1b comes loaded with a stock version of Android 10 OS. They are also equipped with a dedicated button for accessing Google Assistant. They also feature a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Vivo to double its local sourcing in India by 2021

By
Sean
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Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Vivo, is set to increase its local sourcing to about 40 percent for its production capacity in India by next year. The move will be a significant jump from its current sourcing that amounts to about 15 percent.

Vivo V20 SE
Vivo V20 SE

According to Nipun Marya, Director-Brand Strategy, Vivo India, “continuing our commitment to Make in India, Vivo will manufacture all the V20 SE devices at the Greater Noida facility that employs nearly 10,000. The company has an annual capacity to manufacture nearly 33 million mobile phones. All the phones sold in India are made in India.” At the moment, Vivo accounts for 28 percent of the market share by sales volumes in India, which also makes it the largest brand in the country in mainline retail.

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Thus, the move to increase local sourcing would only seem more logical and beneficial for the company in the longer run. The senior executive further added that the state of Tamil Nadu, which accounts for 7 percent of overall smartphone sales in India, is one of its key markets in the region and also contributes about 8 percent of the company’s total revenue.

Vivo V20 SE color variants

The announcement arrived with the launch of the Vivo V20 SE in the state, where the company has over 4,000 retailers and 25 exclusive stores. Vivo is expecting to grow further in the market and is already “receiving great response from customers for our customer-centric innovations in design and camera.”

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OxygenOS 11.0.1.1 for OnePlus 8/8 Pro brings Canvas feature & October 2020 security patch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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At the end of October, OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 3 for OnePlus 8 and Oneplus 8 Pro. Now, the duo is receiving a new update in the stable channel with build number OxygenOS 11.0.1.1. Unfortunately, though the update has been released in November, it comes with October 2020 security patch.

oneplus 8 pro

The new stable update for the OnePlus 8 series brings the Canvas feature that was introduced in the beta channel in late September. That’s not all, it also changes the quick settings to three lines. Other than these two additions, the latest system update brings a number of optimizations and fix for Bluetooth mute issues. 

These optimizations are for frame stability algorithm, adaptive brightness algorithm, background process management, 5G connectivity,  and WiFi connection.

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That said, the new update comes with the following build numbers for all the regions.

  • OnePlus 8

    • IN –  11.0.1.1.IN21DA
    • EU – 11.0.1.1.IN21BA
    • NA – 11.0.1.1.IN21AA

  • OnePlus 8 Pro

    • IN –  11.0.1.1.IN11DA
    • EU – 11.0.1.1.IN11BA
    • NA – 11.0.1.1.IN11AA

OnePlus 8/8 Pro OxygenOS 11.0.1.1 Official Changelog

  • System
    • Optimized the frame stability algorithm to make the experience smoother
    • Optimized adaptive brightness algorithm, making 8,192 levels of automatic brightness adjustment more comfortable
    • Optimized background process management mechanism to improve standby-by performance
    • The quick setting has been adjusted to three lines
    • Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.10
    • Improved system stability
  • Ambient display
    • Newly added Canvas feature that can automatically draw a wireframe picture based on a lock screen photo on your phone（Path：Settings-Customization-Wallpaper-Canvas-Choose photo preview and it can be generated automatically
  • Network
    • Optimized the intelligent 5G function to extend battery endurance capacity
    • Optimized Wi-Fi connection to improve stability of connectivity
  • Bluetooth
    • Optimized Wi-Fi connection to reduce transfer delay
    • Fixed the low probability issue that it was muted after connecting to Bluetooth

The first update for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro after the Android 11 update is currently being pushed in batches. It should reach every user in the coming days.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 price in India slashed massively to Rs 45,000 (~$608) in offline markets

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Galaxy Note 20 series of stylus-totting flagship phones by Samsung was made official in August in various markets including India. The Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra arrived as successors to the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ phones from last year. Fresh information shared by 91mobiles reveals that Samsung has significantly slashed the price of the Note 10 in the offline markets in India.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 price in India slashed

The Galaxy Note 10 was made official with a price tag of Rs 69,999 (~$945) for its sole 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage trim. It is currently available on Samsung India’s website with a discounted price of Rs 57,100 (~$771). On Amazon India, it is currently listed for Rs 73,600 (~$994).

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 price cut

In offline markets, the Galaxy Note 10 has been available for Rs 72,695 (~$982). The publication reported that Note 10 has received a heft price cut of Rs 27,695 (~$374). Hence, the smartphone is now available at an irresistible price of Rs 45,000 (~$608) in the offline markets in India. The publication claims only the Aura Red, but also its other color variants are available with the revised pricing.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 specifications and features

Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy Note 10

The Galaxy Note 10 has a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED display that produces a 19:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. The Exynos 9825 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It has a 10-megapixel front camera and a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel (telephoto) + 16-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera system. The phone comes with a 3,500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging, 12W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

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Huawei Mate 40 series repair charges announced, Get a case immediately

By
Sean
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The Huawei Mate 40 series was recently announced and is positioned as the company’s current flagship lineup. Now, the Chinese tech giant has revealed the repair charges for the premium grade handset, which carries a price tag just as hefty as the smartphones.

Huawei

Looking at the prices, we can observe that the display and motherboard are by far one of the most expensive components of the device. For example, the motherboard for the Mate 40 RS Porsche Edition costs about 6,699 Yuan (roughly 1,020 US Dollars). Even the most affordable motherboard replacement costs about 3,199 Yuan (roughly 483 US Dollars) for the Mate 40 Pro.

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Furthermore, the selfie shooter costs 418 Yuan (roughly 63 US Dollars) for repairs across the entire lineup. However, the rear camera setup costs vary between different variants, like the Mate 40 Pro (940 Yuan or 143 US Dollars) and Mate 40 Pro+ (1185 Yuan or 180 US Dollars). The battery is another aspect that remains the same between the Pro series and the RS Porsche Edition, costing just 196 Yuan (roughly 30 US Dollars).

Huawei

The prices for some of the components seem especially high, especially the Mate 40 RS Porsche Edition as its motherboard costs nearly half of its total 11,999 Yuan (roughly 1,814 US Dollars) price tag. So if you own a Mate 40 device, do be careful and consider grabbing a good case for your smartphone or you might end up shelving out a lot of money on repairs.

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Redmi Note 9 Series tipped to start around 1000 yuan($151) in China

By
Balaji S
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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi Note 9 series of Smartphones in China. A Standard and High spec variant of the 5G devices are likely to break cover. Ahead of this, the pricing of the smartphones have now been tipped.

Redmi Note 9 Series China
CC: TENAA Top: Redmi Note 9 Standard Edition Bottom: Redmi Note 9 High Edition

According to a post on Weibo(via Twitter), the Standard variant of the Redmi Note 9 5G will cost about 1000 yuan($151). And a higher version with a 108MP camera sensor will be around 1500 yuan($227). This pricing corroborates with an internal document leak that earlier said that Xiaomi will launch a 999 yuan 5G device towards the end of 2020.

Anyway, the report says the entire Note 9 series will support 5G connectivity which is obvious by now. Coincidentally, Redmi’s GM Lu Weibing has already teased its arrival. So, if the report is true, we might see the devices hitting the shelves as early as mid-November.

Besides, the Redmi Note 9 Series is expected to get a Standard, and a High Edition. That said, Xiaomi might just call it the Redmi Note 9, and Note 9 Pro 5G but we will have to wait for the confirmation. Anyway, the TENAA listings of the Redmi Note 9 series reveals key specifications of the device. Both the devices share similar features like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, micro-SD card, and will likely run MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

Redmi Note 9 Series China Specifications

According to the listings, Redmi Note 9 Standard Edition will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G SoC. It will likely have 4/6/8GB RAM and 64/128/256GB storage. For cameras, it will have a 48MP rear sensor and a 13MP selfie shooter. Plus, it will have a 6.53-inch LCD FHD+ display with a top-left punch-hole unlike the High Edition(centered punch-hole). Other Specifications include SA/NSA 5G, 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W charging support.

The High Edition(likely Redmi Note 9 Pro) of the 5G series will have Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. It is likely to be a rebrand of Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G. Accordingly, the TENAA listing says that it will feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD display. If it’s indeed a rebrand, we can expect the display to have a 120Hz refresh rate. It will boast 6/8/12GB RAM and 64/128/256GB storage.

Additionally, it will have a 4,720mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Other specifications expected are 108MP Samsung HM2 rear sensor, 16MP front camera, and more.

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Realme RMX2194 with Snapdragon 460 spotted at Geekbench

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A new Realme phone with model number RMX2194 has surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The handset seems to be a C-series smartphone. Also, the listing suggests that it could be powered by a Qualcomm chipset.

The Geekbench 5 appearance of the Realme RMX2194 reveals that it is powered by an octa-core processor by Qualcomm chipset. The base frequency of 1.80GHz and ‘bengal’ codename mentioned in the listing suggests that the device is powered by the Snapdragon 460 chipset.

Currently, Realme is selling two Qualcomm powered C-series smartphones such as the Realme C17 and the recently announced Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition (RMX2195 model number). The RMX2194 model number suggests that it could be a country of the Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know the identity of the Realme RMX2194.

Realme RMX2194

The Realme RMX2194’s Geekbench listing has further revealed that it has 4 GB of RAM and Android 10 OS. On the benchmarking platform, the RMX2194 has scored 254 and 1171 points in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

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Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition specifications

The Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is loaded with Android 10 OS and Realme UI 1.0. The Snapdragon 460 SoC powers the device with 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM. The phone comes with 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB storage and a microSD card slot.

The Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition has a front camera of 8-megapixel. Its rear is fitted with a 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. It houses a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 prototype’s live images leaked

By
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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Microsoft

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

By
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

By
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

By
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

By
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

By
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

By
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

By
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

By
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

By
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

By
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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