Samsung Galaxy S20 FE gets a huge ₹9,000 discount as a part of Special Festive offer in India

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Oct 27, 2020

After the Festive sale, Indian users are blessed with yet another round of offers from smartphone companies. A few days back, Xiaomi announced a huge offer on its Mi 10 flagship. Now, the South Korean giant has come up with a huge discount for its latest Galaxy S20 FE.

First off, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE now starts at ₹44,999 for the base 128GB variant and sold on Amazon, partner stores, and Samsung’s website. The new price is due to the instant ₹5,000 cut on its original price which is ₹49,999. Additionally, both the websites get a flat ₹4,000 off on using HDFC bank cards which makes it a total of ₹9,000 discount. Anyway, let’s take a look at the offers separately as follows:

New Prices(without bank offer)

8GB/128GB- ₹44,999.
8GB/256GB- ₹48,999.

Amazon Offers

Get instant ₹4,000 off on using HDFC Credit and Debit cards, Credit Card EMI, and Debit Card EMI. Offer valid till October 31, 23:59 IST.
5% cashback with Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card for Prime-members, and 3% for non-Prime members.
Get up to ₹16,400 off on exchange.
Free YouTube Premium for four months.
Samsung Shop benefits worth ₹4,000.

Samsung website’s offers

₹4000 instant cashback on HDFC Bank Credit Cards and Debit Card EMI only.
Get a Samsung Shop eVoucher worth ₹4,000.
Get ₹3000 off on Samsung Shop App as a part of the 20K advantage program. Go to Samsung Shop and register to get a coupon. Apply coupon at checkout.
50% off on Samsung Care+ Accidental and Liquid damage.
5% cashback up to ₹1,000 on Ola Money Postpaid+
Get up to ₹3,000 extra on exchange.
Free YouTube Premium for four months.

Simply put, if you don’t count the exchange, you can get the new Galaxy S20 FE starting at ₹40,999 on Amazon and ₹37,999 on Samsung’s website. The special festive offer will run till November 17. However, at the time of writing this, we couldn’t find the 256GB variant listing on the Amazon website. This is probably because the device is in pre-order from October 17 on Samsung’s website and starts shipping only from tomorrow(October 28).

Samsung teams up with Stanford engineers to create a 10,000 PPI OLED screen tech

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 27, 2020

Korean tech giant Samsung has teamed up with engineers from Stanford University to create a display which is touted to be the highest pixel density display in the world. The display which will soon be officially showcased is said to present with an unprecedented 10,000 PPI.

The display utilises a technology that leverages on ultra-thin solar panels which in turn gave birth to a never-be-seen architecture in terms of OLED displays. While the practical application may be a long time from becoming a reality, Samsung says, in theory, the display could be used for smart TVs as well as VR headsets and smartphone displays. The display will be particularly useful for VR headsets as it will reportedly eliminate the so-called screen door effect which can be seen in almost all VR headsets that are currently available to buy. The screen door effect appears as a gap between individual pixels which is noticeable because our eyes are just centimetres away from the screen. Presently, there are no screens dense enough to eliminate the gap.

The new OLED display technology depends on films to emit white light. It features a silver layer coupled with one that’s made of reflective metal changing the reflective properties and enabling specific colors to resonate. This results in a high-density display without a resultant adverse loss of brightness.

One challenge this tech may encounter when discussions centre of the practicability is the large number of pixels that have to be driven. If Samsung succeeds in bringing the display to consumer, computing power may pose some issues due to the pixels that have to be driven. We await further details from the term to see how they hope to make this commercial.

Xiaomi Mi Wireless Casting Adapter launched, features 5G WiFi band, 60Hz transmission and more

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Sean

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Oct 27, 2020

Earlier today (27th October 2020), Xiaomi has just launched a new product. It is the Mi Wireless Casting Adapter, which is priced at 299 Yuan (roughly 45 US Dollars) and will go on sale starting from 11th November 2020.

As per official notes, the Xiaomi Mi Wireless Casting Adapter features built-in support for 5G Wi-Fi frequency band that allows high-speed transmit. It is also compatible with a variety of HDMI interface display devices, which includes TVs, projectors, monitors, and other similar devices. Furthermore, Mi Wireless Casting Adapter can connect to multiple computers at the same time as well, and supports multiple devices to allow for quick screen switching.

Furthermore, the Mi Wireless Casting Adapter from the company arrives with an HDMI interface and also supports full HD resolution and 60Hz image transmission. The device arrives in white, which also covers the whole body of both pairs. The one with the USB connector would connect to devices like laptops that one would want to project and connect it to other gadgets like TVs, that have an HDMI cable.

US Appeals Court rejects WeChat app ban request from Justice Department

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Sean

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Oct 27, 2020

Earlier this week, a US appeals court rejected a request Justice Department that will allow the government to immediately ban the WeChat app from Apple and Google’s respective app stores for download in the US.

According to a Reuters report, the three judge panel for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals stated in a brief order, the government had not demonstrated how it would “suffer an imminent, irreparable injury during the pendency of this appeal, which is being expedited.” Similarly, a US judge rejected the Justice Department’s request to reverse her decision on preventing the WeChat app ban that was sought by the Commerce Department in response to a lawsuit from WeChat users, earlier this month.

WeChat users have stated that the ruling will prevent an “unprecedented shutdown of a major platform for communications relied on by millions of people in the United States.” Previously, the Commerce Department had ordered the ban to take effect by 20th September 2020, barring other US transactions with the popular Chinese messaging and multipurpose application. This would’ve effectively made the app unusable.

At the moment, Tencent and the Commerce Department have yet to comment on the matter, while the appeals court date has been placed for January 2021. The Justice Department has argued that the Chinese app is a threat to US national security, which is similar to the allegations on the tech giant, Huawei.

Report: Galaxy S21 series may ship without charger & earphones

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 27, 2020

Apple announced at the ‘Hi, Speed’ event that it will no longer ship iPhones with bundled chargers and earphones. The newly unveiled iPhone 12 series as well as the new retail packages of iPhone 11, iPhone XR, and iPhone SE 2020 don’t include them. Following the footsteps of the Cupertino-based tech giant, Samsung may also ditch the two commonly included accessories with new phones starting with the Galaxy S21 series.

Samsung is reported to launch the Galaxy S21 series earlier than in previous years. The three devices in the series – Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra may debut in January itself. Hence, they have begun to leak in the form of 3D CAD renders and also started receiving certifications.

Now, according to Korean media (via SamMobile), Samsung is also considering to remove the bundled charger and earphones from the retail boxes of the Galaxy S21 series. Everyone knew that this would happen as Android smartphone makers have been long following the footsteps of Apple in certain trends like the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack and inclusion of notch to name a couple.

However, nobody thought that this would happen so soon as Samsung and companies like Xiaomi and OnePlus just recently mocked Apple for this move.

That said, though Apple claims this decision is for a better environment, iPhones still come with a lightning port and the company includes a lightning to USB Type-C cable inside the box. Thus, iPhone buyers need to buy a power adaptor separately anyway.

Additionally, the removal of earphones is reported to boost the sales of AirPods. Whereas, by not including power adapters, Apple is pushing users to buy its new MagSafe charger.

Galaxy S21 Ultra 3D CAD Render by @OnLeaks

On the other hand, Samsung has been using USB Type-C on its flagship as well as budget smartphones for years. Therefore, most users would not have to spend a dime for chargers, however, they will have to if they need to charge their phones at a faster rate.

It is worth mentioning that Samsung has been testing this for a while now. Some of its high-end smartphones come with a 25W charger although they support 45W fast charging. Also, the company is not including AKG earphones with certain flagship models anymore.

Having said that, some insiders suggest that Samsung may only ditch earphones with the Galaxy S21 series and will ship the phones with a charger, unlike Apple. Whatever it is, we will know Samsung’s final decision in a few months from now.

China will soon hold 70% of total LCD Panel production capacity in the world: Report

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Balaji S

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Oct 27, 2020

After acquiring two major LCD fabs, giants like CSOT, BOE is ready to take a leap into the LCD panel market. A report from Digitimes says China will soon outrun everyone else in the Global LCD panel production capacity.

Digitimes’ report says China will soon hold 70% of Global LCD panels production capacity. This is a huge 10% jump from the current 60% says the report citing industry sources. The report adds that China’s BOE Technology and China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) were the frontrunners in 2020. Companies like Innolux, Chongqing HKC, Samsung Display, LG Display. And AU Optronics (AUO) are behind them on the list.

Furthermore, the production of LCD will reportedly take the center stage more in China next year. This is after the acquisition of new fabs by BOE, and CSOT. If we recall, BOE acquired two fabs– 8.5G, and 8.6G from CEC-Panda LCD Technology as the latter suffered heavy loss. The move, which is to strengthen its already dominant LCD technology portfolio, will likely make it hold 28% of the World’s Large-sized panel capacity.

On the other hand, CSOT bought an 8.5 fab from Samsung Display as the company is withdrawing its LCD segment from China as a whole. That said, BOE has a combined production capacity of 12.71 million SqKms compared to CSOT’s 8.58 million Sqkms. Having said that, both of them were the only ones out of six sitting in Top two for the LCD-panel supplier’s list and witnessing growth in H1 2020.

Accordingly, the TV market also witnesses a boom in Global TV shipments with an improvement of 12% YoY inQ3 2020 from 2019. For North America(NA), the growth rate is about 20% YoY between January-August 2020. Demand for edutainment systems across the globe during the pandemic is the main reason for the fight back. Samsung tops the overall shipment of TVs globally and LG, TCL, HiSense, and Xiaomi complete the list.

Among them, TCL has the most interesting growth of 29% QoQ. And a whopping 57% YoY increase, shipping 7.33 million units totally in NA.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite key features and renders revealed through FCC certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 27, 2020

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) had approved a wearable device with model number REDMITW01 in September. Soon, a variant of the same device with model number REDMIWT02 was certified by the UL (Demko) authority. The listing revealed that the model number belongs to the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite smartphone. Today, the Mi Watch Lite received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) through which some of its key details have emerged.

The FCC documents of the Mi Watch Lite has images of the retail package of the Mi Watch Lite. An image of the smartwatch can be seen on the front side of the package and its key features are mentioned on its back.

The FCC images reveal that the Mi Watch Lite will be sporting a 1.4-inch squad-shaped touchscreen display. The smartwatch is equipped with an auto-brightness feature for the display. It is fueled by a 230mAh battery that supports 5W charging.

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The Mi Watch Lite has plenty of fitness modes and it carries support for swimming stroke recognition. It is also capable at 24-hour rate tracking. It also features a built-in standalone GPS. It comes with support for Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity.

Xiaomi is yet to confirm on the existence of the Mi Watch Lite. As mentioned above, the device could be rebranded as Redmi Watch in certain markets like China. Redmi is expected to hold a launch event for announcing the new Redmi Note phones in the home market in November or December. The company may announce the Redmi Watch at the same event.

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Doogee S96 Pro with infrared night vision, rugged build launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 27, 2020

Renowned rugged phone manufacturer Doogee has gained popularity for its lineup of rugged phones. The company has just unveiled a successor to last year’s Doogee S95 Pro and it is dubbed S96 Pro. The smartphone keeps up with its predecessor , coming with a waterproof and rugged build. It is also equipped with an infrared night vision capability for the rear cameras.

The Doogee S96 Pro is specially designed to allow it withstand high temperature and even when it falls down, you need not worry about damaging it because when dropped from a height of 1.8m on a concrete floor there will be no damage due to its ruggedness.

Another wonderful feature of the rugged smartphone is its infrared night vision capability of the rear camera setup that allows users take a picture at any time of the night and not be worried about clarity. The phone packs a quad-camera setup which includes a 48MP f/1.8 main camera sensor, a 20MP snapper with a Sony IMX350 ultra light-sensitive sensor. There is also an 8MP ultrawide sensor that gives it 130-degree field-of-view in addition to a 2 MP macro camera which brings the target closer by up to 4cm. The cameras are surrounded by four infrared lights and four LED lights that allow night vision.

The Doogee S96 Pro has a 6.22-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution of 720×1520 pixel. The screen has a waterdrop notch that houses a selfie camera of 16 MP. This device comes with a triple card slot that can accommodate two SIM cards and a microSD. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G90 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and there is 128GB of expandable storage onboard. In addition to its unique build includes a face and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for unlocking the device. It runs on Android 10 out of the box.

You can also achieve your task easily without interruption due to the long-lasting 6,350 mAh battery and fast wired charging of 24W support and wireless charging of 10W. That means you really don’t need to bother about frequent charging of your device.

As for ruggedness, the Doogee S96 Pro smartphone has IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD 810G

rating. With this waterproof quality, you don’t need to bother about your phone getting wet

because it can be used even underwater as deep as 5m without fear and even stay up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5m.

Lastly, Doogee S96 Pro also comes in various colours such as Army Green, Mineral Black

and Fire Orange. This rugged smartphone is will retail for $299.99 and is presently available on AliExpress. It will also be sold on Amazon but you might need to wait till December.

Huawei tablet shipments to decline in 2021 due to US Sanctions: Report

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Sean

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Oct 27, 2020

Huawei to see a decline in its tablet shipment in 2021 as per a new report. The US trade sanctions are the primary reason behind the shrink, as the company would not be able to source processors from Qualcomm or MediaTek, or even outsource proprietary chips to foundries like TSMC.

According to a DigiTimes report, Huawei, Samsung, and Apple are the top 3 tablet brands in the world. Although, unlike Samsung and Apple, Huawei primarily ships its tablets only in China, Europe, and other Southeast Asian markets, with nearly 60 percent of the volumes going to China with only 40 percent going to other regions like Europe and Asia.

The issues Huawei is facing has also prompted other tablet makers to start taking advantage of the situation, eating away at the Chinese tech giant’s market share in its home country. At the moment, Apple has a 42 percent market share in China’s tablet market, while Huawei holds 33 percent, and Microsoft and Lenovo with 3.5 and 3 percent respectively.

The report estimates that Huawei has inventory left that would last until the second quarter of 2021. The company has yet to acquire CPUs from Intel and AMD, so the future also remains uncertain right now. Furthermore, the Chinese brand will be focusing on the China market and will cut output for overseas markets. As per estimations, the company is expected to lose 22 percent of its market share next year, while Apple’s is projected to rise to 46.4 percent, Microsoft to 4 percent, and Lenovo to 9.6 percent.

Xiaomi Youpin Crowdfunds the KRIBEE Multi-functional Fast Steamer 5S

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 27, 2020

Xiaomi has been consistent with the release of new products under its crowdfunding platform. Another consistency is that all the products we have come across over the years keeps up with the brands quality standard while being pocket friendly. The Youpin platform has now played host to the KRIBEE Multi-functional Fast Steamer 5S which is under crowdfunding for just 399 yuan (~$59). The product will adopt a retail price of 699 yuan (~$104) after the crowdfunding exercise.

The KRIBEE Multi-functional Fast Steamer 5S comes with a power rating of 2000W and utilises dual system heating. One of the systems is a 1200W surface heating technology for uniform heating, while there is also an 800W independent steam system, which can quickly produce steam in 5 seconds.

At the same time, thanks to the double-layer heating, the efficiency is 60% higher than that of the single-layer U-shaped heating tube, which can make the steam erupt quickly and heat the food evenly.

The KRIBEE Multi-functional Fast Steamer 5S is equipped with a 750ml hidden independent water tank which can meet the continuous steam output for 60 minutes. This design makes it unnecessary to add water in the middle of cooking “big” and difficult-to-cook ingredients. It uses a 120 ℃ super fast steaming.

The steamer supports multiple functions in one pot. It can easily handle a variety of cuisines, such as hot pot, fried steak, seafood porridge, pancakes, etc.

In terms of safety, it supports a multi-position timing operation. For instance, if there is no water in the water tank, the power will be automatically cut off.

The product is expected to start shipping from December 7, 2020.

Micromax teases chipsets of its upcoming phones

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 27, 2020

Micromax will be introducing its all-new “In” series of smartphones on. Nov. 3 in India. The company plans to make a comeback in India where it was once ruling the market. Today, the company released a tweet to tease the processors that will be powering its upcoming smartphones.

Recent reports have claimed that Micromax will be launching two phones named Micromax In 1 and In 1A on Nov. 3. It is speculated that these handsets will be fueled by the Helio G35 and Helio G85 chipsets. It appears that these rumors could soon turn true as the GIF clearly hints that the upcoming Micromax phones will feature the said chipsets.

India is gearing up to game on with the ultimate performance. And we have the perfect processor for that. Share the screenshot to tell us which one you think it is. #INMobiles unveiling on 3rd Nov, 12 noon.#MicromaxIsBack #INForIndia pic.twitter.com/g4EoKHN7Pr

— Micromax India (@Micromax__India) October 27, 2020

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There is no information available on the specifications of the Helio G85 powered handset. The Helio G35 powered phone could be coming in two options.

The base model of the Helio G35 Micromax phone is expected to come with 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of built-in storage, and a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. On the other side, the higher version will have 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of native storage, and a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup.

Both editions of the Helio G35 phone by the brand will be equipped with an HD display and a 5,000mAh battery. The upcoming Micromax will come preinstalled with Android 10 OS. Speculations are rife that the two phones could be priced between Rs 7,000 (~$95) and Rs 15,000 (~$203). With such pricing, Micromax will be competing with mid-range phones from brands like Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo, and Samsung.

OnePlus, Oppo, and Realme focusing on large IoT, to launch smart TVs in India

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Sean

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Oct 27, 2020

Brands like OnePlus, Oppo, and Realme are focusing their attention on the connected device category and working to soon launch their own large IoT devices as well. This would have the Chinese brands soon announce more products in India, especially in the growing smart TV segment.

At the moment, Xiaomi leads the smart TV market in the region, although, Oppo is also set to soon enter the market as well. The Chinese tech giant will be entering the smart TV market, along with a new lineup of wearables products. Furthermore, the company recently unveiled various IoT products in China, which revolved around personal entertainment and other smart home products, as per an EconomicTimesTelecom report.

Additionally, Realme is also seeking to broaden its IoT horizons, with its recent launch of smart TV in the entry and affordable segments. Now, the brand will be targetting the mid tier to high end premium segments as well, with varying sizes. On the other hand, OnePlus is solely focusing on the affordable segment at the moment, which it expects will lead to higher sales of its smart TV business.

According to an Oppo India Spokesperson, “India is one of the key markets for us and we are constantly working towards introducing new affordable products which are essential for Indian consumers. We are accelerating into the era of the Internet of Things by actively expanding a richer IoT product portfolio.” Similarly, OnePlus India’s new Ice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Navnit Nakra, also added that “We are moving away from the old appliance world in India to connected devices which have the ability to talk to us. In the new focus areas, OnePlus will have a larger play in India and globally. We are trying very hard to see if we can launch new products around mid-November.”

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OnePlus is looking to launch various entry level smart TVs in the region in India by 2021. It has already commenced the manufacturing of the Y series in India this year and by 2021, OnePlus TVs manufactured locally will also include the Q and the U series. “It is a massive investment from us to be closer to the market,” said Nakra. Although, investment size and manufacturing details are still currently unknown.

Samsung may use ‘Samsung Blade’ trademark for the Galaxy S21 series

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 27, 2020

Apart from foldables, Samsung has been also patenting and trademarking designs and utilities related to normal smartphones. Last week, Samsung Display trademarked “Blad Bezel” for a variety of devices such as smartphones, digital cameras, video screens, and more. Now, Samsung Electronics has trademarked a similar thing called ‘Samsung Bade’

Just like last week, this week’s Samsung trademark was also spotted by none other than LetsGoDigital. According to the publication, Samsung Electronics filed for the trademark called ‘Samsung Blade’ with the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office categorized as Class 9.

The description of the new trademark includes the following things.

Display panel
Flat-panel display screens
Displays for smartphones
OLED (Organic light-emitting diode) display panels
Touch screens

The above-mentioned description for ‘Samsung Blade’ indirectly suggests that the South Korean tech giant may use this for the Galaxy S21 series, especially Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+, which are expected to come with flat displays instead of curved panels found on their predecessors.

Since the Galaxy S21 series is reported to launch in January, much earlier than previous generations, the smartphones in the series have begun to receive certifications from multiple bureaus.

Now, as Samsung Electronics has filed this trademark at around the same time, there’s a high chance for the company to use it for the Galaxy S21 series.

JF Tech partners with Huawei for a manufacturing venture in China

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Sean

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Oct 27, 2020

JF Technology, a subsidiary of JF International, is entering into a partnership with the venture capital arm of Huawei Investment & Holdings Co Ltd. This partnership will be achieved through Huawei’s subscription to shares in JFH Technology.

According to TheStar report, a recent filing with Bursa Malaysia had JF Technology state that Hubble Technology Investment will inject a total of 1.5 million US Dollars in JFH Technology. This will fortify the relationship with the Chinese firms as a key customer, while also maintaining a strategic partnership and gaining access to the Chinese market as well.

Out of the total contribution, 410,000 US Dollars will be credited to the increased registered capital of JFH while the remaining 1.09 million US Dollars will be credited to the capital reserve. Furthermore, JF International will have a 55 percent stake of its own 500,000 US Dollars capital contribution while HTI will own the remaining 45 percent.

JF Technology stated that the collaboration will allow the group to establish a long term business partnership with Hubble Technology Investment and other customers like Huawei in China. It further added that “With the opportunity for JFH Technology to work closely with HTI to develop new test contacting technology for 5G network and 6G network as well as in the future, there will be technological know how and knowledge transfer from JF Group to JFH Technology, enabling JFH Technology to move up the value chain of the semiconductor industry while developing local talents amongst Malaysians.”

Apple to hike prices of apps/games on App Store in India, Indonesia & more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 27, 2020

The App Store is the only way to get apps and games on iPhones and iPads. Hence, whenever a slight change occurs on the platform, it affects all the users. This is one of the primary reasons why Apple is facing an anti-trust case against it. That said, a new change is on its way to the App Store for certain countries as a result of new taxes and foreign exchange rates.

The change we are talking about is the increase in prices of apps and games on the App Store as well as in-app purchases for the following countries.

Brazil
Colombia
India
Indonesia
Russia
South Africa

In India, price is being hiked due to the new equalization levy of 2%, in addition to the existing 18% GST (Goods & Services Tax). Whereas, in Indonesia, the changes are being made as a result of the new 10 % value-added tax for developers based outside of the country.

It is worth noting that the new changes will not affect auto-renewable subscriptions. Additionally, Apple also mentions that prices will be adjusted in Iceland and Albania as well. However, it is not sure if the final price will increase or decrease in these countries.

The new prices for apps and games on the Apple Apple store as well as in-app purchases will be rolled out in the coming days.

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Buy ELEPHONE ElePods X with ANC for just $69.99

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Greeva Agnihotri

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Oct 27, 2020

Ever since their launch, the ElePods X has created quite a buzz among people. This pair is not the stereotypical TWS earphones but are enhanced with top-touch features like active noise cancellation (ANC). Surprisingly, it comes in a pocket-friendly price range and is currently up for sale at a discounted price of just $69.99 on ELEPHONE’s website.

For a budgeted earpiece to offer an ANC feature is quite a big deal. ANC helps diminish the surrounding sounds to allow the user to get an immersive experience. ElePods X can quell up the ambient sounds for up to 30db. It also enables the user to control the noise level to alert the user of their surroundings while performing various tasks like running, cycling or traveling while listening to music.

Elepods X uses an inward-facing microphone and 9mm drivers that deliver studio-quality crisp sound. Its synchronous transmission technology transfers sound to both ears at the same time, restricting latency. With low-latency, the user can enjoy playing games with uninterrupted or delayed sound effects on both Apple and Android devices. AI algorithm allows the user to make HD calls that enable the other person to hear the human voice more clearly.

Elepods X supports Bluetooth 5.2 transmission protocol that provides a smooth and stable connection. Featuring 50mAH capacity on each earbud, this pair can offer up to 6-7 hours (official figure) of uninterrupted playback. Its case boasts a 550mAh battery that can allow 30 hours of seamless use.

These ELEPHONE earphones have an IPX5 rating that can prevent damage caused by water. Its ABS body can easily withstand minor bumps and accidental drops, making it ideal for everyday use. Furthermore, the silicone eartips provide an ergonomic and comfortable fit. ElePods X features a sleek and straightforward design that is inspired by AirPods and features a similar mesh microphone design on the stem as the Apple AirPods Pro.

ElePods X comes in Black and White color variants to cater to different consumer needs. Packed with a host of features and cutting-edge technology, this pair offers more than what one can expect for its pocket-friendly price range. This earpiece is currently being sold with a $20 discount. All interested readers can buy ElePods X at just $69.99 on their official website.

To know more about the product, click on the link below.

https://www.elephone.hk/elepods-x#/

Samsung Electro-Mechanics will supply cameras for budget Galaxy smartphones in 2021

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Sean

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Oct 27, 2020

Samsung Electro-Mechanics will be increasing the number of camera modules for the company’s budget smartphone models. These devices will arrive in 2021 and would also account for over 10 percent of the sales next year, as stated by Samsung.

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According to TheElec report, this is the first confirmation that the firm will be supplying camera modules for Samsung Electronics’ budget Galaxy handset models in 2021. Furthermore, the demand for affordable devices with higher end cameras has also risen, such as optical zoom lens, as per Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ during its third quarter conference call.

At the moment, the company has begun supply 3x optical zoom lenses with optical image stabilization (OIS) in Q3 of 2020, but the production is expected to rise further and will soon be found in mid tier smartphones as well in the near future. This would also lead to a double digit increase for related camera module products in 2021, as noted by the company. The South Korean firm is also planning on supplying the primary cameras on the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72, according to sources close to the matter.

Notably, Samsung Electro-Mechanics has also supplied the 3x optical zoom on the recently launched Galaxy S20 FE. Furthermore, the company is planning on increasing the portion of multi layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) for auto-components to 10% of the total by the fourth quarter. With the North American automobile market also starting to recover, Samsung is expecting growth healthy demands to accelerate its growth.

HONOR Band 6 tipped to launch soon with a full-screen display

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 27, 2020

Huawei is going through hard times but the company as well as its sub-brand HONOR continues to launch new products. Though the Chinese telecom giant may not be able to produce smartphones in a few months from now (at least with its own chipsets), it might still continue to manufacture and sell connected products. According to a tip, HONOR will be soon launching a new fitness tracker called HONOR Band 6.

Just like Xiaomi’s Mi Bands, Huawei also sells fitness trackers called HUAWEI Band and HONOR Band. Almost all the wearables from these two brands are identical with some minor differences.

Hence, this upcoming HONOR Band 6, as tipped by 长安数码君 on Weibo may also launch as HUAWEI Band 5. That said, according to the said leakster, the HONOR Band 6 will be the first full-screen fitness tracker. Since this person has been accurate with almost all of his HUAWEI and HONOR-related leaks, we believe it could be true.

Anyway, we are not sure how much of a full-screen experience this fitness tracker will offer. But anything better than the current maximum screen-to-body ratio is a welcome change.

Apart from this little piece of information, nothing else is known about the forthcoming HONOR Band 6. There’s a chance that it may get unveiled alongside the rumored HONOR V40 series.

Xiaomi and Huawei are among the top 20 favorite brands in Russia

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Sean

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Oct 27, 2020

Chinese smartphone manufacturers, Xiaomi and Huawei, are among the top 20 favorite brands in Russia. This list comprises of companies from different industries as well and marks the growth in market share for Chinese OEMs in the region.

Over the course of the past few years, Xiaomi has been rising in this list and has ranked among the top favorite brands for Russians. Back in 2018, the company was selected within the top 20 for the first time and ranked 11th. Jumping to 2020, the Chinese tech giant is now in the 7th position. Similarly, Huawei has also entered the top 20 rankings and has been selected for the first time ever, ranking 13th this year, as per a SputnikNews report.

Notably, Xiaomi ranks higher than a number of popular brands including, Coca-Cola, LG, Zara, Puma, and even H&M. While on the other hand, Huawei also beat known competition like Ostin, McDonald’s, BMW, Pepsi, Asus, Reebok, and Levi’s. The leading spots in this list are still held by brands like Samsung, Adidas, Nike, and Apple. These rankings were a part of the “Russian Favorite Brand” survey that has been taken every year since 2008.

Interestingly, while Xiaomi isn’t among the top 5 rankings within the list, yet, it did launch a few smartphones that topped the handset market in the region. In 2016, Xiaomi overtook Apple to occupy the first and second spot in the market with the Redmi 4 Prime and Redmi Note 3 Pro. The company once again topped the list in the following year. In 2019, Redmi Note 7 again took the top rankings in terms of sales and its devices have been gaining popularity due to their affordable prices and reliability.

Huawei to launch HiCar Center Screen powered by HongMeng OS 2.0 on October 30

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Jeet

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Oct 27, 2020

Huawei has today officially confirmed that the company will be launching its new Smart Screen on 30th October in China. The teaser poster shared by the company showcases a smart screen and a car, hinting at the product being an in-car smart display.

Earlier, it was reported that the Chinese giant could soon launch a new smart screen for cars, which will be powered by the company’s own HongMeng OS 2.0. It is also said to be a tablet-sized product that can be connected to Huawei’s smartphones for several additional features, including listening to music, watching videos, making phone calls, among others.

Huawei has been expanding its product offerings, especially in the smart screen category for the past few months. The company’s executive has revealed that the company has plans to create screens for four major areas — Home, Office, Car, and Sports.

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It seems that this upcoming in-car smart screen isn’t the only car-related product coming from the Chinese giant. Last month, the company had registered Huawei Electric Technology with a capital of 250 million yuan, which focuses on engineering research, development, testing, and selling of smart automotive products.

During this year’s Huawei Developer Conference 2020 (HDC), the company held HMS for Car Smart Mobility sub-forum and introduced its new smart car cloud service solution. It also revealed that the company is also working with Volvo and Hongqi.

As for this new upcoming product, it is likely the HiCar Center Screen which received a Bluetooth certificate last month. The device will be powered by HiCar, Huawei’s own take on Android Auto but will have HongMeng OS as a base.

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