Global Tablet Shipments rose 10.5%QoQ in Q3 2020; will hit an 13-Quarter high in Q4: Digitimes

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Nov 3, 2020

Anker launches a series of charging accessories aimed at banking the Charger fiasco of Apple iPhones. The Accessories carry the Doraemon theme which is a. And the list includes three charging bricks, two USB cables, and a Wireless Charging Adapter. All the accessories will go for a pre-sale on Wednesday(November 4).

Anker updated the sale details, and features of the accessories on its Official Weibo(via GSMArena). Anker already has all of the accessories in the Standard version. This is more of a Doraemon paint job over them. All of the chargers have Anker’s IQ(PowerIQ) labeled on them. This means they support Apple devices, USB-C Power Delivery, and Quick Charge. So you can use it to charge other devices as well.

Anker x Doraemon iPhone 12 Charging Accessories Details

Anyway, the normal-sized charger has speeds up to 65W. Anker says you can use the 5A charging USB-C cable to completely charge a Macbook Pro in 2 hours. A slightly bigger(Super Charger) one has two ports- 1xUSB-C, and 1xUSB-A. Anker says you can charge an iPhone and a Laptop/any others simultaneously.

Besides, the smallest of the lot is the Anker 20W Charger. Anker says the charger is up to 3x faster. And can charge iPhone 12 and 12 Pro to 50% in about 30-minutes. Additionally, there are two cables- 1xUSB-C to Lightning, and 1xUSB-C to USB-C. These cables have been tested 12,000 to check bending and breaking. They also come with a cute Doraemon tag that acts as a cable organizer.

Further, Anker has also launched a Wireless Adapter. It supports Apple’s MagSafe coil charging for iPhone 12 series up to 15W and Qi-Charging Standard for older iPhones like iPhone 12, AirPods Pro. Anker says it is made of an Al-Alloy and it can take the device to a 50% in one-hour charge. All the accessories will be up for pre-orders starting November 4 at 0:00 on Tmall, JD.com, and Anker store.

The Mate 40 RS teardown gives us our first look at the in-house memory chip

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Nov 3, 2020

Chinese tech blog Aio Technology posted a teardown of Huawei’s Mate 40 Pro last week showing the internals of the device. As a follow-up, the teardown of the classy Mate 40 RS Porsche Design Edition which packs a self-developed HiSilicon storage chip inside has been posted online.

The short disassembly video starts teardown starts predictably by heating up the back of the device and using a suction cup to pry it open. Aside from the exclusive octagon-shaped rear design, the Mate 40 RS is nearly identical in design to the Mate 40 Pro on the inside.

We have the five camera modules including the IR temperature sensor alongside the NFC and wireless charging coils, 4,400 mAh battery and charging module. Disconnecting several connection cables lets you remove the motherboard and camera modules.

Huawei Mate 40 RS teardown reveals self-developed memory chip
This is where the interesting bit is, we can clearly see the memory chip bears HiSilicon branding which is proof that Huawei is developing in-house memory chips. There’s not much info out there about this specific memory storage.

Huawei Mate 40 RS teardown reveals self-developed memory chip
According to reports from Chinese tech bloggers, the Mate 40 Pro+ and Mate 40 RS are the first devices to use Huawei’s self-developed SFS 1.0 flash memory which tests almost twice as fast as UFS 3.1 storage in read and write speeds.

Per the example given, Huawei’s SFS 1.0 storage manages sequential write speed at 1,280MB/s and random write speeds of 548MB/s which are notably faster than UFS 3.1 storage which hoovers around 700MB/s sequential write and 200-300MB/s random write speeds.

Huawei is yet to release an official statement regarding the SFS standard so this information may not be entirely accurate.

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Raspberry Pi 400 is a $70 compact keyboard that doubles as a computer

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Nov 3, 2020

Raspberry Foundation which launched the Raspberry Pi 4 last year has unveiled the Pi 400 a keyboard that is actually a CPU with 4GB RAM crammed inside. The new device takes out the stress of setting up the Raspberry Pi 4 single-board computer (SBC) which usually involves connecting to a keyboard, monitor and mouse.

With this compact keyboard dubbed Raspberry Pi 400, you get not just a keyboard but also a USB power supply, an SD card with Raspberry Pi OS pre-installed, a micro HDMI cable for connecting it to a display.

Interestingly, the Raspberry Pi 400 keyboards integrated with a computer carries an amazing price tag of $70. However, bundled with a USB power supply, an SD card, a micro HDMI cable, and a Raspberry Pi Beginner’s Guide, the kit costs $100.

Design-wise, the Raspberry Pi 400 draws inspiration from the home computers of the 1980s that had their motherboard built into the keyboard, such as the BBC Micro, ZX Spectrum and Commodore Amiga. The device is based on the Raspberry Pi 4 meaning that most of the computer features are similar. A few upgrades include the Broadcom BCM2711 quad-core Cortex-A72 (Arm v8) 64-bit SoC with a higher clock frequency of 1.8GHz onboard the Raspberry Pi 400.

Other key differences are that the Raspberry Pi 400 only offers HDMI for audio output whereas the Pi 4 SBC also has a 3.5mm audio and video jack. There’s also one fewer USB 2.0 port on the Raspberry Pi 400.

The Raspberry Pi 400 does feature a horizontal 40-pin GPIO header on the rear of the keyboard, so it’s possible to add physical HAT extensions, such as a camera. There’s also a built-in heatsink in the Raspberry Pi 400 that’s not included with the SBC. It features support for dual-band 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, BLE Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 port, USB 2.0 port and more.

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ColorOS 11 stable rollout begins for OPPO Find X2/X2 Pro in open markets

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Nov 3, 2020

OPPO was part of Android 11 Beta program with OPPO Find X2 and OPPO Find X2 Pro. Being the company’s flagship smartphones, the duo was the first to get ColorOS 11 beta builds soon after its announcement in September. Now, more than a month later, the two handsets have started receiving stable builds.

OPPO surprised everyone by jumping from ColorOS 7 to ColorOS 11, which is based on Android 11. The company says that the new branding will help customers easily identify the version of Android its phones are running.

At the ColorOS 11 virtual launch event, apart from showcasing new features, the Chinese smartphone maker also released the beta rollout timeline for global markets. Based on the schedule, the company has been delivering builds since September 14.

The first batch of devices includes OPPO Find X2, OPPO Find X2 Pro, and OPPO Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition. Now, according to RMUpdate (via PiunikaWeb), the first two handsets have begun to receive stable releases.

The stable update is currently limited to users who are running the latest beta build. They come with the following build numbers.

OPPO Find X2 – CPH2023_11_C.05
OPPO Find X2 Pro – CPH2025_11_C.05

The update should be available for regular users running ColorOS 7.2 in the coming days across open markets. Unfortunately, users in Europe will have to wait for more as beta rollout will only start there later this month. So the stable release may probably come in late December or January for those users.

Vivo Y91i budget Smartphone gets a price cut of ₹500($6.71) in India

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Nov 3, 2020

Vivo’s budget smartphone, Vivo Y91i from 2019 has received a price cut in India. The price cut comes almost eight months after a 3GB RAM variant launch in the country. The device now starts as low as ₹7,490($100) on its official website, and e-commerce sites.

The price cut(via Gadgets360) is about ₹500($6.71) from the old price. Besides, it looks like the price cut is for all the models as Vivo’s official website lists everything for ₹500 less. This is because the device debuted way back in 2019 at a starting price of ₹7,990($107) for the base 2GB/16GB variant.

Vivo Y91i Price, Availability

That said, the device comes in three variants- 2GB RAM, 16/32GB storage, and 3GB RAM, 32GB storage. It is available for purchase on Vivo’s official website, Amazon, and Flipkart. You can see the current prices of Vivo Y91i models below:

2GB RAM, 16GB storage- ₹7,490($100)
2GB RAM, 32GB storage- ₹7,990($107)
3GB RAM, 32GB storage-₹8,490($114)

Vivo Y91i Specifications

Being a Smartphone from 2019, Vivo Y91i certainly has less features for 2020. However, at the price, it can get the job done if you use it casually. It comes in Ocean Blue and Fusion Black color options. Vivo initially debuted the 2GB RAM variant but brought the higher 3GB RAM exactly a year later this year. There is a 6.22-inch HD+ display with a 1520×720 pixel resolution. It has a waterdrop notch and is protected by 2.5D glass.

Under the hood, we have MediaTek’s Helio P22 SoC paired with IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU. For optics, there is a single rear 13 MP sensor with a single LED flash and the front has a 5MP selfie shooter. Other features include a 4,030mAh battery, 4G, Wi-FI(2.4GHz), FM Radio, GPS, MicroSD slot, Bluetooth 5.0, and face-unlock albeit lacking a fingerprint sensor. As per the official website, it runs Funtouch OS based on Android 8.1(Oreo)

Apple’s MagSafe Duo Charger spotted on Korea’s NRRA certification; could launch soon

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Nov 3, 2020

At the Apple Event on October 13, the company brought back the MagSafe Charging technology to the iPhone 12 series. The official MagSafe accessories include a MagSafe Charger, MagSafe Charging Case, and a MagSafe Duo. However, we don’t have the details of the MagSafe Duo yet. Now, it has reportedly been certified in Korea indicating an imminent launch.

As reported by Macrumors, the “MagSafe Duo Charger” has finally hit Korea’s NRRA Certification. NRRA is Korea’s National Radio Research Agency. As per the certification, the model number of the charger is A2458. Interestingly, the charger is made in China and not in Korea. Sadly, the certification doesn’t reveal much here.

MagSafe Duo: what we know so far

Still, Apple’s Press release on its official website still includes the keywords MagSafe Duo Charger in three places along with an image. One of them says the Charger will be available at a “later date”. Anyway, at the event, Apple said that MagSafe Duo Charger can charge both the iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously. You can take a look at the folding mechanism below:

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Besides, the Duo Charger, albeit laying flat, looks very little like the reportedly canceled AirPower. This is because the images show a foldable design with what looks like soft pad material at the surface. Accordingly, Apple also said that the MagSafe Duo is light and portable for travel.

That said, the Charger aside, among the iPhone 12 series, the pre-orders of the remaining iPhone 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max are yet to begin on November 6. Also, Apple has scheduled an event on November 10 where it is expected to unveil the new ARM Macs.

So, there is a possibility that MagSafe Duo might go live around the same time but let’s wait for the official word. We got to know how the MagSafe Charging coil looks inside the iPhone 12 but will have to wait for a bit to know the insides of the MagSafe Duo.

Bruce Lee: User feedback prompted return of physical volume buttons on the Mate 40 Pro

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 3, 2020

The Mate 30 Pro launched with just one physical button – the power button. The reason was due to the phone’s “waterfall” display which curved 88° to the sides and made it near impossible for volume control buttons to be placed on the sides.

Huawei’s solution was virtual volume buttons that could be activated by double-tapping either sides of the screen which then brought up a virtual volume control slider.

The phone’s successor, the Mate 40 Pro, which launched last month also has a curved display (same 88° curvature) but comes with physical volume controls alongside the virtual buttons.

The Vice President of Huawei’s mobile phone business, Bruce Lee, revealed in an interview after the launch of the Mate 40 series in China, that they decided to bring back physical volume buttons as a result of the feedback they got from users of the Mate 30 Pro. Notwithstanding, they decided to keep the virtual buttons too as there is a significant percentage of users that like it.

Mr. Lee revealed that there were multiple prototypes of the Mate 30 series before they settled on adopting the use of virtual buttons. He added that one version of the virtual buttons they experimented with doesn’t require double-tapping but a swipe to adjust the volume. However, double-tapping received a more favorable response which is why they went with it.

The Mate 40 Pro’s physical buttons are on the right but are closer to the back of the phone. Huawei says they have also added an anti-accidental touch algorithm for the virtual buttons to make it easier for those who operate their phones with one hand.

HMD Global to launch modern versions of the Nokia 6300 and Nokia 8000

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 3, 2020

Ever since HMD Global got the license to manufacture and sell phones under the Nokia brand, the Finnish company has made it a tradition to revive classic models by relaunching them with modern features such as 4G and support for certain “smart features”.

The first of the relaunched classics is the Nokia 3310 which comes in 2G, 3G, and 4G versions. It also relaunched the Nokia 8810 “Banana Phone” in 2018, the Nokia 2720 last year, and the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic early this year. New info has now revealed that more classic phones are coming soon.

According to the German tech blog, Winfuture, HMD Global’s next classic phones to revive are the Nokia 6300 and Nokia 8000. That info has been backed up by details found on the site of a Danish carrier called Telia whose list of devices with support for Wi-Fi calling include the yet-to-be-announced Nokia 6300 4G and Nokia 8000 4G.

The Nokia 6300 which was originally launched in 2007, was a Series 40 phone with steel plates that ensured it could take a beating. It also had a color screen, MicroSD card slot, and a 2MP camera.

The Nokia 8000, on the other hand, is expected to be a new model in Nokia’s premium 8*** series from the 90s which includes the Nokia 8800 Sirocco which had a sapphire-coated glass covering the display, a slide-out cover for the keypad, and a 2MP camera. The slider design was a common feature of the series, so there is a high chance that the Nokia 8000 4G will also have it.

We expect these two new phones will be launched before the end of the year and most likely in Europe before other regions. They should arrive alongside its anticipated Nokia 6.3 and Nokia 7.3 smartphones.

Honor announces two Electric Shavers, AI car Holder, and a Humidifier in China

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Nov 3, 2020

Honor has launched four new products under the Pro-selection series(Global name: HONOR CHOICE) in China. These products debuted alongside the Band 6, new Colors of Watch GS Pro. And they include two electric Shavers, an intelligent Voice Car holder, and an Anti-bacterial humidifier.

Honor’s posted the details, and price of its new Smart Life products on Weibo. For the unware, Pro-selection series(CHOICE) is a portfolio of HONOR smart life products, co-developed by HONOR and a select group of industry-leading manufacturers.

Honor Pro-selection(CHOICE) products – Price, Availability

The Electric Shavers and Humidifier will be up for grabs on November 4 at 0:00 China time on Vmall(Huawei, Honor Mall), and Tmall. However, the Car Holder is up for pre-order currently.

Quick Speed Net Electric Shaver- 269 yuan($40).
Travel Portable Electric Shaver- 129 yuan($19.31)
Car Holder(voice version)- 199 yuan($29.80); Standard version: 129 yuan($19.31)
Antibacterial Fog-free Humidifier- 499 yuan($75)

Pro-selection(CHOICE) x MSN Electric and Portable Shavers

First off is a Quick Speed Net Electric Shaver which is in collaboration with MSN. It features a cluster of three blades with a double ring net design. It also has a floating knife net, a floating comfort zone, and a multi-directional floating knife head for smooth shaving. Spec-wise, there are 15 sets of blades with a combination of 135 teeth. The motor inside is a brushless motor with a Torque or 245g.cm. Honor says the new shaver has 50% more shaving efficiency than others.

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Next up is a Travel Portable Electric Shaver. Weighing in just at 113 grams, Honor says it is very compact and portable to carry around. At the top, there is a spherical mesh with blades that help you get a smooth shave. This electric shaver also has an IPX5 rating to protect against water splashes. Honor says a single charge will give you up to 45 days of battery life. The shaver also has a small USB-C port for charging which is ubiquitous these days.

Pro-selection(CHOICE) x DDPAI intelligent Voice Car Holder

Alongside the shavers, Honor also unveiled a new Intelligent Voice Car Holder in partnership with DDPAI. The highlight is the voice control via AI and it supports both Android and iOS platforms. IT is basically a smartphone holder, that can be controlled via voice, and charge the device wirelessly as well.

There is a light indicator at the bottom. The base of the holder also has an induction electric clamp arm, with a double-bracket suitable for all models. Additionally, the holder also features a three-stage adjustable base and shaft for firm grip. Honor says the holder supports 15W Wireless charging and the device can be charged even with a case.

Pro-selection(CHOICE) x SICPO Anti-bacterial Fog-free Humidifier

Finally, we have the Anti-bacterial Fog-free humidifier. Honor says the product adopts a fog-free evaporative humidification process. It has a 3Litre large Water tank. This when filled completely, can help it to humidity the room for about 12 hours at 400ml per hour.

Apparently, it has an anti-bacterial design inside with a filter that helps it to punch pure oxygen with moisture into the room. There are two modes of airflow- warm, and air according to conditions. Honor says the product can turn your room into a Forest with a Moist oxygen supply throughout the day.

Honor Watch GS Pro gets two new camouflage colour variants

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Nov 3, 2020

In September this year, Huawei’s Honor brand first unveiled the Honor Watch GS Pro in China. The company equally took the wraps off the smartwatch in India last month. The Chinese tech giant has released two new colour variants to the existing Polar White variant that has been on sale.

The new colour variants both have a camouflage outlook and include the Blue Tide and Desert Grey variant. The colour isn’t restricted to the straps only but the watch frame is also coloured in Desert Grey and Blue Tide respectively. The company says both colour variants will go on pre-sale from November 4. The price is yet to be disclosed but we doubt if it will be any different from the official price which is 1,599 yuan (~$237).

The Honor Watch GS Pro is the brand’s first rugged smartwatch and it is MILHonor Watch GS Pro-STD-810G certified. It packs a big 790mAh battery which the company claims to offer a maximum of 25-day battery life. Also, it supports over 100 workout modes including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and others.

The watch features a 1.39-inch circular AMOLED screen with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels and 326ppi. As for the build, the casing of the watch is made of stainless steel and reinforced polycarbonate.

The wearable includes all the necessary sensors such as optical heart rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, accelerometer, gyro, barometer, compass, and ambient light sensor. It also features built-in GPS with a feature called Route Back to help users navigate to their starting point.

Like other Huawei and Honor wearables, it runs LiteOS powered by HiSilicon Kirin A1 chipset and even supports Bluetooth calling with the help of built-in speaker and mic. It can equally be paired with both Android and iOS devices.

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HONOR Band 6 launched as the world’s first full-screen fitness tracker

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Nov 3, 2020

HONOR, the sub-brand of HUAWEI has officially launched HONOR Band 6 as the world’s first fitness tracker with a full-screen display. It comes in two variants – without NFC and with NFC. The design of this wearable is unlike its predecessors. It can be considered as the mini version of the recently launched HONOR Watch ES.

HONOR Band 6 Specifications and Features

The HONOR Band 6 flaunts a 1.47-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 194 x 368 pixels and 2.5D glass. It does not come with a capacitive key because it uses gesture navigation like on smartphones. But it houses a red-accented physical button on the right side to wake up the screen. Whereas, on the left side, it features HONOR branding,

The fitness tracker comes in three color options namely Meteorite Black, Seagull Grey, and Coral Powder. However, it is worth noting that the colors are only applicable for the strap as the body remains black in all three variants.

Talking about features, it supports 10 sports modes, blood oxygen level monitoring, HUAWEI TruSeen™ 4.0 24-hour heart-rate monitoring, HUAWEI TruSleep™ sleep monitoring, menstrual cycle monitoring, and up to 14-day battery life. Additionally, the NFC version also supports contactless payments and voice assistant.

Further, the internals of this wearable includes Bluetooth 5.0, accelerometer, gyroscope, optical heart rate sensor, and a 180mAh battery. It is water-resistant up to 5ATM and charges via a magnetic charger

Last but not least, it bears the model number ARG-B19, measures 43 × 25.4 × 11.45mm in dimensions, and weighs about 18g without the strap.

HONOR Band 6 Pricing and Availability

The HONOR Band 6 is available in two variants. Their prices are as follows.

HONOR Band 6 – 249 yuan ($37)
HONOR Band 6 NFC – 289 yuan ($43)

Both the variants will be available for pre-order starting November 4 (tomorrow) and will go on sale from November 11 (Single’s Day sale) in China.

Although HONOR did not say anything about its international availability, the product should make it to global markets like other wearables from the brand.

Realme Watch S goes official, boasts of Gorilla Glass protection, IP68 rating & more!

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Nov 3, 2020

Realme took the tech industry by storm back in May when it announced its first smartwatch dubbed Realme Watch. The tech giant has now taken things further with the unveiling of the Realme Watch S. The Watch S is a trimmed down version of the Realme Watch.

As far as the specs go, the Realme Watch S features a 1.3-inch circular touchscreen display with a resolution of 360×360-pixel. The display screen gets an extra layer of protection from a Corning Gorilla Glass which could be the same Gorilla Glass 3 utilised on the first Realme Watch. The watch equally features a photosensitive sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness depending on the lighting conditions.

Still taking of the build, the Watch S circular frame is made from aluminium alloy and there are two buttons on the right side. The watch also features Liquid Silicone straps which are available in four colours namely; Blue, Orange, Green, and Black.

Realme didn’t indicate the number of watch faces that are available on the Watch S but the Realme watch has 12 watch faces onboard. The company only stated that over 100 watch faces will be pushed to the Watch S in the coming months.

Further, the Realme Watch S features a PPG heart rate sensor as well as a SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level monitoring. The smartwatch features 16 Sports Modes including new ones such as Stationary Bike and Rowing Machine mode. Other key features include Sleep Monitoring, Call Rejection, Smart Notifications, and Music and Camera Control.

The watch comes with an IP68 waterproof rating meaning it can withstand staying inside water having a depth of up to 1.5m. However, Realme says it can’t be taken into the shower or when going for a swim. You get a 390mAh battery onboard which is touted to last for up to 15 days.

As for the price, the Realme Watch S will be sold for PKR14,999 ($95) in Pakistan. It will go on sale from November 14 via offline retail stores. There is no indication when the smartwatch will be available in other markets.

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Distributors face Shortfalls of 4G & 5G SoCs, and their PA components that are in demand: Report

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Nov 3, 2020

4G devices are still a prime priority in many countries even as 5G is picking up steam. And as if the existing problems weren’t enough, a new report says the 4G, 5G SoCs. And its components are facing a shortage in supply.

Digitimes report says that according to a few IC distribution sources, there is a good deal of demand for 4G, and 5G SoCs. This is a no-brainer but sources say that their supply is facing a shortage. One of the reasons is reportedly the shortage of PA components for both 4G and 5G models. Here, PA refers to Power Amplifiers that filters, amplifies network frequency while selecting a home network(local).

Also, as per the report, the main reason for the shortage of 4G SoCs is due to Huawei’s heavy stockpiling of IC components. The company had to do it in order to evade an impending shortage it could face after the reinforced restrictions of the US that took effect from September 15. The report adds that PA components are frequently present on IoT devices these days apart from Smartphones.

As a result, IDMs(Integrated Device Manufacturers) including Skyworks have extended the delivery time of FR. And PA components to 8-12 weeks. For the unware, Skyworks(Skywork Solutions Inc.,) is a US-based semiconductor company. It manufactures RF(Radio Frequency), and mobile communication systems. Coming back, if the report is true, the squeeze on supply will relax before 2020 ends.

However, despite a steady demand from China, the procurement figures of 5G SoCs will largely depend on the sale of 5G devices in the upcoming Double Eleven festival. And New Year Holidays in China. This is understandable considering 5G devices are wildly popular in China. And its 5G deployment is ahead of the rest of the world.

Although the IC distributors will have to adjust the inventories as per the fluctuating demand, they will reportedly flourish in Logic. And Analog IC shipments including memory chips for desktop and notebooks(laptops) as work from home situation still exists.

WhatsApp Storage Management Tool is now available for all users

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Nov 3, 2020

WhatsApp is the most-used cross-platform messaging service in the world. It is popular because of its simplicity. To keep up with the competition, parent company Facebook has been implementing useful features every now and then like the newly introduced storage management tool.

We’ve made it easy to review, bulk delete items and free up space. This new storage management tool can be found in Settings > Storage and Data > Manage Storage. pic.twitter.com/eIMFZ1Oyzr

— WhatsApp Inc. (@WhatsApp) November 3, 2020

WhatsApp has two channels for releases – beta & stable. As the name suggests, new features are introduced first in the beta channel. But not all those features make their way to the stable.

The messaging service has been testing the storge management tool in the beta channel for a while now. A few weeks back, it even received a design tweak. Now, the same design has been made available for stable users as well.

To make use of the tool, users will have to update to the latest version of WhatsApp from either Play Store or App Store depending on their smartphones. Then, launch the app and navigate to Settings > Storage & Data > Manage Storage.

On this screen, users can not only take a look at the storage used by media and chats on WhatsApp but will be also able to delete unwanted files, especially multi-forwarded pictures and videos.

With this new feature, users will no longer have to manually go through the gallery or files app to clear storage occupied by WhatsApp media.

Redmi Note 9 5G display leak reveals high refresh rate and punch-hole design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 3, 2020

The rumor mill is now actively spilling information about the upcoming Redmi Note 9 series for China. A tipster recently claimed that the series has three phones, and they are likely to go official later this month. Earlier today, the tipster shared an image that revealed that LCD panel of one of the Redmi Note 9 series phones. The image revealed the presence of a top-center positioned punch-hole for the front camera. Later, he took Weibo again to reveal that the lower positioned model of the Redmi Note 9 will not have the same display. He revealed that has a selfie camera cutout at the top-left corner.

The tipster claimed that the punch-hole cutout of Note 9’s base variant is a bit large measuring around 3.9mm in diameter. He also claimed that the screen supports a high refresh rate.

In September, a leaked shot of an upcoming Redmi phone had surfaced on Weibo. The device had an upper-left corner positioned selfie camera cutout. There is a possibility that this handset could be the Redmi Note 9’s base version.

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The image revealed a couple of vital details such as M200722C model number, 8 GB of RAM, MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS, and a 2.4GHz octa-core processor. The device could be powered by a Dimensity 800U chipset. The M2007J22C 5G phone was recently spotted at the 3C certification platform with a 22.5W fast charger. There was another leak shot of the device that revealed that it is equipped with 48-megapixel triple cameras.

This phone is likely to launch outside of China. The reason behind its global version that has a model number of M2007J22G was approved by the EEC authority recently.

Huawei rejected from building 5G network in Romania

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Sean

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Nov 3, 2020

Huawei has been rejected by Romania for building 5G networking in the region. The news arrives after the Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban stated that the company “does not meet [security] conditions” that would allow it to be a part of the 5G building process.

According to an RFERL report, the Romanian Prime Minister stated in an interview that “With respect to 5G, [China] cannot be our partner.” Furthermore, the US Ambassador to Romania Adrian Zuckerman has also repeatedly warned about the security risk the Chinese tech giant poses, which is the reason why America had seemingly banned the company from its 5G network, as did the UK earlier this year.

The move is also reflective of the US’ stance against Chinese telecom equipment providers, which even has them pressure other allied nations to block Huawei. On multiple occasions, the Trump administration has also alleged that the company could potentially be a front for the Chinese government for espionage, which has strongly been denied by both Huawei and Beijing.

Back in 2019, US President Donald Trump and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis signed a memorandum that careful consideration would be taken when using 5G equipment from a company that could possibly have ties to another government. Orban further added that “We’ll choose a company that poses no threat to national security or other areas.”

November 2020 security update for Pixels brings a ton of fixes

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