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OnePlus Nord N10 5G: Expected Specifications and Price ahead of launch

By
Balaji S
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OnePlus is said to launch two new Smartphones today. They are N10 and N100, and the company has already teased it on the official Twitter handle. Now, ahead of launch, let’s compile all the leaks and rumors to get a clear picture of what’s coming.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G

While everyone thought OnePlus Nord was the name of mid-range OnePlus, the company said it was the beginning of something. The Nord began its journey in Europe and India but missed out on the US. Before we could call them biased towards the latter, they are bringing two new devices and this is supposedly launching there first. Now, we are a bit hesitant with the naming scheme but nonetheless, it looks like OnePlus will simply call them Nord N10, and N100.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G Design, Ports

The former is probably a 5G device whereas the latter is a 4G-only smartphone. The Nord N10, from the leaks so far, looks to borrow designs from OPPO. For instance, the camera module that leaked earlier is reminiscent of the OPPO A53. We have a rounded rectangle design but due to four rear cameras, the shorter edges are a bit flatter than the A53. You can get a clear picture of what it could like below. At the front, the display has a single punch-hole at the top left.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G Design Leak
OnePlus Nord N10 5G

We sadly miss out on OnePlus’ traditional “alert slider” but they have similar volume and power button placements like any OnePlus device. However, a physical fingerprint at the back means, we miss out on the in-display ones. Although, we aren’t sure if the display would be an LCD or AMOLED. Anyway, we can expect OnePlus’ typical glass sandwich design and ports like USB-C, stereo speakers here. Surprisingly, the leaks hint at a return of a 3.5mm headphone jack but let’s put a pin on that for now.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G Specifications

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G is said to have a 6.49-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. As said earlier, it could either be an LCD to cut costs or host an AMOLED panel without in-display biometrics. Under the hood, it will reportedly feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G SoC, paired with 6GB RAM, and 128GB storage. That said, there may or may not be other variants.

For cameras, the rear setup is likely to get a 64MP main lens which is a first for a OnePlus device. The auxiliary lenses are probably an 8MP ultra-wide, and two 2MP sensors. Sadly, there is no information on the selfie shooter yet but we can expect at least a 16MP sensor.

The device might draw power from a 4,300mAh battery and charge via USB-C port. While the fast charging specs aren’t out yet, we can’t rule out the possibility of an 18W charging capability. Being an OnePlus device, we can expect it to run the latest OxygenOS 11 out of the box but let’s not get ahead of ourselves till launch.

Nord N10 5G Price, Availability

The Nord N10 5G is expected to be priced below $400 to counter the likes of Apple, and Google here. Apple’s iPhone SE 2020, and Google’s Pixel 4a are hovering around the $350-$400 price points. And we can expect OnePlus to follow suit, if not higher.

For availability, leaks so far say that both the Nord N10 5G, and Nord N100 are headed for a launch in the USA, but let’s wait for the official word.

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Samsung’s new utility patent imagines foldable smartphones with pop-up camera module

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Despite being the market leader in terms of foldable smartphones, Samsung continues to file design and utility patents related to this kind of phone. This shows the company’s dedication towards what’s said to the future of smartphones. That said, now another Samsung foldable smartphone utility patent has emerged describing the usage of pop-up cameras.

Samsung Electronics Foldable Samartphone Pop-up Camera Utility Patent Featured

As always, the new utility patent by Samsung Electronics was spotted by LetsGoDigital. The company filed it with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) titled ‘ Foldable electronic device including sliding structure and method for controlling the same’. The patent got approved and published on October 22.

The 79-page documentation for this patent talks about using pop-up cameras in 4 different ways in a foldable smartphone that looks like the Galaxy Z Fold2. We don’t think that the South Korean tech giant will ever adopt this but still it is worth taking a look at.

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In the first type, the pop-up module contains sensors for selfies and video calls like on traditional smartphones. Hence, this module resides inside the left-wing of the phone. Whereas, in the remaining three types, the pop-up module sits inside the right-wing.

In the second type, the pop-up module is dedicated to rear cameras so that the back panel of the device can be kept clean. However, in the third type, the pop-module includes microphones and flash for rear cameras as well as the entire suite of front-facing sensors. Lastly, the fourth type houses both the rear and front cameras together.

Having said that, as we mentioned in the beginning, Samsung may never use this utility patent as under-screen cameras are expected to take over in the coming years.

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Apple supplier Foxconn sets up task force to fend off China’s Luxshare amid US-China tension

By
Sean
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Apple iPhone assembler, Foxconn, has recently set up a new task force to fend off the growing influence of Chinese electronics manufacturer, Luxshare, that has threatened its dominance, as per sources close to the matter.

Apple

According to a Reuters report, the project has initiated by Foxconn Founder Terry Gou to target China’s Luxshare. The latter isn’t a known international brand but has become the first firm to have a Mainland China headquarters to assemble iPhones, which is an area that was dominated by Taiwanese manufacturers like Foxconn. One of the sources claimed that the task force was created back in 2019 and has been looking into Luxshare’s technology, expansion plan, hiring, and whether the company is supported by any Chinese government entity as well.

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At the moment, Luxshare only makes 5 percent of Foxconn’s total revenue. Despite this, it is still being considered a notable threat. Furthermore, the growing tensions amid the US-China trade war and the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic have intensified pressures on the global supply chains.

Apple

This has led to an increase in tech feuds between nations, with each trying to create the next world leading local tech giant. As per another source, “Luxshare is set to rise … it’s just a matter of how fast it could be.” The source further added that “It makes sense for China to build up its own supply chain and Luxshare is in line with that state policy.”

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TENAA: Hisense HNR551T is an upcoming 5G phone with Android Pie

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Hisense is one of the world’s largest television companies. The company also sells other electronics including smartphones. Unfortunately, their handsets are limited to China. That said, a new Hisense 5G phone with model number HNR551T has been spotted on TENAA revealing its design and entire specifications.

Hisense HNR551 TENAA Featured

According to TENAA, the upcoming Hisense HNR551T will come equipped with a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) TFT LCD panel. Since the front image of the device is not clear, we are not sure it will sport a centrally aligned punch-hole or a dew-drop notch.

Under the hood, the smartphone will feature an unknown 2GHz octa-core processor with a 5G modem. Further, the handset will be available in three storage configurations – 4GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB respectively. It will also include support for microSD cards up to 128GB.

The back of the phone will house a 48MP + 2 + 2 triple camera setup and a capacitive fingerprint sensor. Whereas, for selfies and video calls, the device will use a 16MP sensor. Strangely, it will run Android Pie, a 2-year old operating system.

Other features of this smartphone include a gravity sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, and 4,950mAh battery. Lastly, it will measure 166.1×77.9×9.95mm dimensions, weigh 210g, and will be available in two colors namely green and black.

The marketing name of Hisense HNR551T is a mystery and so is its launch date.

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FAU-G trailer reveals brawling mechanics in the Indian PUBG alternative

By
Sean
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FAU-G, a mobile game developed by an Indian studio as an alternative to PUBG Mobile, has been teased again in the country. The new teaser was shared by a popular Bollywood star, Akshay Kumar, which revealed certain brawling mechanics that might be in the game.

For those unaware, FAU-G was announced over a month ago after the Indian government had banned PUBG Mobile alongside 118 other Chinese applications. This arrives due to rising political tensions between India and China, as well as, military clashes between the Indo-China borders. These clashes have led to anti Chinese sentiments in the region, which inspired the local game studio nCore Games to develop the new game.

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According to a Gadgets360 report, Akshay Kumar has also been brought in to promote the video game, which will be based around the Galwan Valley skirmishes between India and China. In the short 1 minute video, we can see the characters from the game fighting in close quarters battles with hand to hand combat. So, we might see certain melee brawling mechanics within the game.

FAU-G
PUBG Mobile

Unfortunately, an official launch date of the game is still unavailable, with the teaser ending with “coming soon.” With FAU-G, nCore Games is clearly tapping on the patriotism of Indians and the growing anti China sentiments as well. So stay tuned for more updates regarding the game and its release.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra new leak reveals key specifications

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Rumors are rife that Samsung’s next flagship phones namely, the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra will go official in January. The rumor may turn out to be true as key details of the S21 series have been cropping up through different sources. Today, 91mobiles shared the key specifications of the S21 Ultra smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra specifications (Rumoured)

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is codenamed O3 and its model number is SM-G998U. Citing leaked information acquired from tipster Ishan Agarwal, the publication revealed that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will feature a Dynamic AMOLED display of 6.8 inches. The screen will produce a 2K resolution and a high refresh rate of 120Hz or 144Hz. As it is known through its CAD renders, the S21 Ultra will have sport a curved edge display with a top-center positioned selfie camera cutout.

Speaking of selfies, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is expected to flaunt a selfie camera of 40-megapixel. The CAD renders have also revealed that its camera housing fuses the mid-frame, and it is packed with four lenses. It is speculated to house a 108-megapixel main camera.

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Depending on the market, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will be made available in Snapdragon 875 or Exynos 2100 CPU version. The SD875 model is most likely to go towards markets like the U.S. and China. India could be one of the markets that will receive its Exynos edition.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra will come preloaded with Android 10 OS coupled with One UI 3.0. It may draw power from a 5,000mAh battery. Previous reports have claimed that the phone could be coming with support for 60W or 66W fast charging technology. While the S21 series is expected to arrive with S Pen support, the new leak has no information on it. A recent report revealed that the S21 Ultra could be coming in colors like black, silver, and violet.

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Apple iPhone 12 display units in stores in China have their paints peeled off

By
Sean
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Apple iPhone 12 units that were on display in stores in China have had their paint peeled off. Images of the latest flagship have been shared online with the device’s frame have lost its paint job in certain areas.

Apple

According to a TechSina report, a blogger named Lie Feng shared these images of the iPhone 12 unit in the official Apple offline stores. Looking at the images, we can clearly see the paint peeling off, which the blogger believes to be due to frequent touches. This holds true since the first weekend when the iPhone 12 went on sale had brought in a massive number of people to the stores who wanted to try out the device themselves.

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Although, while it is understandable that a large number of people would have likely frequently held the device, the paint job being scuffed by just being used seems a bit odd. Furthermore, a series of tweets from Max Weinbach (@MaxWeinbach) had revealed that his new iPhone 12 Pro had cracked without him dropping or damaging the device in any way. The handset had a crack running along the frame and the camera module of the device.

The issue has since been resolved as Apple support has replaced the device. However, as per the leakster, the issue should not have occurred in the first place since these are “$1000+ phones we’re talking about, not $200 ones.” Meaning, we might soon be hearing more regarding the durability of the new flagship lineup. So stay tuned for more updates.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G & Nord N100 designs leak a few hours ahead of launch

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OnePlus is expected to launch its cheapest smartphones ever in a few hours from now. The specifications of these devices have leaked multiple times in the past few days. Now, ahead of their launch, we finally get to see how these phones will look.

Mukul Sharma, a popular tech influencer in India shared the design sketches of the upcoming Oneplus Nord N10 and OnePlus Nord N100 on Twitter. As expected, the designs of these smartphones confirm them to be rebranded OPPO handsets.

Anyway, it is worth noting that the OnePlus Nord N10 with 5G connectivity, thanks to Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 is yet to launch as an OPPO device but we believe it will happen in the coming days.

Now, talking about the designs, there are subtle changes between the OPPO A53 and OnePlus Nord N100. Although the camera module is the same on both the handsets, the one on the OnePlus is more curved making it oval in shape and the LED flash is circular in shape instead of rounded rectangle (oblong).

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There, there’s an OnePlus branding at the bottom of the rear panel and an OnePlus logo below the capacitive fingerprint sensor. The OnePlus Nord N10 5G also has a similar design but the camera module is not as curved as on the N100 and has an additional camera.

Interestingly, both of them lack an alert slider, making them the first OnePlus smartphones to launch without one of the company’s signature features. However, they come with modern punch-hole displays like the expensive models.

OnePlus Nord

As far as their specifications are concerned, make sure to read our previous detailed coverage on the same.

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G and OnePlus Nord N100 are scheduled to launch later today. The latter is tipped to be priced around €199 for the 4GB + 64GB storage configuration.

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Realme X7 Pro 5G price slashed by 300 Yuan (~$45) in China

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Realme announced the 5G-ready Realme X7 series of smartphones at the beginning of September in China. Various phone companies in China are expected to sell smartphones with attractive discounts during the 11/11 Singles’ Day sale in the home market. Today, Realme officially confirmed that it will be selling the Realme X7 Pro with a price cut of 300 Yuan (~$45) during the Double Eleven sale.

Realme X7 Pro 300 Yuan price cut in China

Realme is currently selling the Realme X7 Pro 5G in two options in China such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Both are priced at 2,499 Yuan and 3,199 Yuan. During the Double Eleven shopping festival, the 128 GB edition will be available for 2,199 Yuan, after a discount of 300 Yuan (~$45). The handset comes in three color editions such as Rainbow, Black, and Fantasy White.

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Realme X7 Pro 5G specifications and features

The Realme X7 Pro 5G is fitted with an S-AMOLED display of 6.55 inches. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has an under-screen fingerprint reader. The Realme UI based Android 10 OS comes preloaded on the Realme X7 Pro.

Realme X7 Pro
Realme X7 Pro

The X7 Pro is fueled by the Dimensity 1000+ 5G chipset and 8 GB of LPPDD4x RAM. The phone comes with up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage and it lacks support for external storage. It is packed with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W SuperDart fast charging technology.

The Realme X7 Pro 5G has a selfie camera of 32-megapixel. Its rear side features a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (119-degree ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera system. It comes with other features such as stereo speakers, dual-frequency GPS, and NFC.

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Apple cable supplier Cheng Uei to start production in India this year

By
Jeet
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Apple has been trying to diversify its supply chain and production facility and as a part of that, the company has made major inroads in the Indian market. Now, yet another Apple supplier is set to start mass-production in India.

As per the latest report from Bloomberg, Taiwan-based Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., which makes cables and connectors for Apple, will be starting mass production at its plant in India later this year.

Apple

Cheng Uei is also known as Foxlink and the company’s chairman is T. C. Gou which is the brother of Foxconn founder Terry Gou.

Several of Apple’s suppliers and contract manufacturers have recently expanded their presence in India. Foxconn Technology Group, Pegatron Corp., and Wistron Corp. have either set up their subsidiary or assemble plant in India.

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Apple started assembling the iPhone in India in 2017, starting with a low-cost iPhone SE through Wistron’s local unit and later ramped up production. Now, Wistron has widened its operations in India while Foxconn has started assembling in the country.

India has introduced a new production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme that offers companies cash incentives on locally-made smartphones over the next five years. Under this scheme, as per the reports, Foxconn has applied to invest about ₹4,000 crores, while Wistron and Pegatron have committed to invest close to ₹1300 crore and ₹1200 crore, respectively.

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LG launches upgraded TONE Free Wireless Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation

By
Jeet
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In a bid to expand its presence in the wearables market, South Korea-based LG has today launched a new true wireless earphone — LG TONE Free with model number HBS-TFN7. This newly launched product is priced at 219,000 won, which is roughly $190.

The highlight of the earphones is that it comes with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology that tunes out ambient noise and thus allows users to have better sound output without any disturbances.

LG TONE Free FN7

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It comes with adjustable ear gels with patented twist-fit Vortex Ribs design deliver a tighter in-ear seal to minimize outside noise seepage. The company has also confirmed that the earphones have been tuned by British company Meridian Audio.

The company is offering Meridian’s EQ sound settings with four customizable presets for better output — Natural for clean and balanced sound; Immersive for a more three-dimensional performance; Bass Boost for extra power and depth; and Treble Boost for better clarity of vocals.

LG TONE Free FN7

LG is bundling its UVnano charging case which was first introduced with the TONE Free FN6 model. The case uses ultraviolet light which helps to keep the wearer’s ears cleaner by eliminating 99.9 percent of E. coli and S. aureus bacteria. Now, there’s a new LED lighting on top of the case for indicating the charging level and UVnano status.

As for the battery life, the LG TONE Free HBS-TFN7 is powered by a 390mAh battery and with fast charging, it offers one hour of playback with just five minutes of charging. The charging case provides additional 21 hours of usage.

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Redmi K30S price could be around 2,500 Yuan (~$374); Could it be the cheapest Snapdragon 865 phone?

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Today, Redmi officially confirmed that it will be announcing the Redmi K30S flagship phone tomorrow. Since the beginning of this year, Redmi has been launching K30 series phones across different price points. The Redmi K30 Pro is the only phone in the K30 series to feature the Snapdragon 865 flagship chipset. Fresh information reveals that Redmi K30S launching tomorrow could be debuting as the cheapest SD865 phone.

The iQOO Neo3 is currently the cheapest Snapdragon 865 SoC powered phone in the Chinese market with a starting price of 2,598 Yuan (~$388). A Weibo post by Redmi Product Director, Wang Teng Thomas reads that the Redmi K30S will be priced around 2,500 Yuan (~$374), which it could be the most affordable SD865 phone.

Redmi K30S price

The Redmi K30S is not a brand-new phone as recent reports have revealed that it will be arriving as a rebadged Xiaomi Mi 10T. The Xiaomi phone is available for 499 euros (~$590) in the European markets and it is priced at Rs 35,999 (~$488) in India.

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While recent reports claimed that the Redmi K30S will launch on Oct. 27, it is only today that the company has officially confirmed it. The handset that is referred to as the Redmi K30S Commemorative Edition in Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing’s recent post will be aimed towards the Double Eleven (Nov. 11 Singles’ Day) shopping festival in China.

Xiaomi Mi 10T-
The Xiaomi Mi 10T will be rebranded as the Redmi K30S in China

Redmi K30S specifications

The Redmi K30S specs sheet includes a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display with punch-hole design and 144Hz refresh rate support, Snapdragon 865 SoC, LPPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a side-facing fingerprint reader, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charge support. For photography, the Redmi K30S has a 20-megapixel front-facing camera and its triple camera setup that has a Sony IMX682 64-megapixel main lens, a 13-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a 5-megapixel macro camera.

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Apple’s decision to not bundle accessories with iPhone will boost its wireless earphone sale

By
Jeet
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A few days ago, with the launch of the new iPhone 12 models in the market, Apple confirmed what was being rumored for a couple of months. The company won’t be including the power adapter and earphones with the iPhone purchase.

Not only the newly launched iPhone 12 models, but even the older iPhones that the company is selling also come without the power adapter and Earpods. While people are not happy with the company’s decision, the customers have no choice but to purchase those products separately, if needed.

iPhone Maker Apple Logo

While the company has cited environmental issues as the reason for taking such a step, it is nonetheless going to help the company boost sales for these products, as DigiTimes predicts. All the iPhones sold before the iPhone 11 doesn’t come with a USB-C power adapter. So, all those people upgrading will need to purchase a new one.

As we said in our recent opinion piece, Apple should offer an option for buyers to decide if they want accessories or not when purchasing a phone, just like what it does for the storage and color option. Even Samsung removed earphones from the Galaxy Note20 box at least for the North American market, but it is offering it for free to those who want it.

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AirPods have become one of the best-selling products from Apple and with Earpods not being included in the box for the new iPhone purchase, the company is expected to see a boost in sales for its wireless earphones.

The Cupertino-giant is also making efforts for the same, which are quite evident. For instance, on the day Apple launched its iPhone 12 models, Beats announced the Beats Flex earphones which went on sale on 23rd October, the same day the new iPhone models were made available for purchase. For those who are unaware, Beats is owned by Apple.

As per the report from Counterpoint Research, AirPods from Apple had 35 percent of the market share for True Wireless Earphones (TWS) in the second quarter of this year. Also, another report from Canalys predicts that the sales of TWS will grow 29 percent this year.

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Samsung and Stanford collaborates to make 10,000PPI OLED display

By
Jeet
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Samsung Electronics and Stanford University have announced that their collaboration has led to the development of an impressive 10,000 pixels per inch (PPI) OLED display. It will be useful for devices that offer close-eye viewing experiences, such as virtual reality.

This new 10,000PPI display is much better than what currently exists for virtual reality headsets. It is a major development given that most VR devices currently have what is called a “screen door” effect where the gap between pixels is visible.

Samsung Stanford University 10000PPI OLED Display

OLED, a short form of the organic light-emitting diode is one of the most advanced technology displays available right now. It is used in several consumer electronic devices, including smartphones, TVs, etc.

To compare the newly developed 10,000PPI OLED display, most smartphones getting launched these days, including the premium ones, offer a pixel density of around 400 to 500 PPIs, which is less than one percent of what Samsung and Stanford have developed.

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As for the technology, this new OLED tech uses films to emit white light between reflecting layers — one silver and another made of reflective metal with nano-sized corrugations. This allows specific colors to resonate through pixels and thus allows for much higher pixel density than RGB OLEDs on phones.

In laboratory tests, the researchers claim to have successfully produced miniature proof-of-concept pixels that offer higher color purity and a twofold increase in luminescence efficiency compared to color-filtered white-OLEDs.

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[Update: Render] Huawei Nova 8 SE full specs leaked; Nova 8 series and Honor V40 tipped to launch in November

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Update: Here is a render of the Huawei Nova 8 SE shared by tipster Digital Chat Station. 

Huawei Nova 8 SE render
Huawei Nova 8 SE render

Original story continues…

In the previous week, Huawei held a global launch event to unleash the Huawei Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and Mate 40 RS Porsche Design flagship phones. There will be a dedicated launch event for the Mate 40 series in China on Oct. 30. There are speculations that the Nova 8 series will break cover at some point in November. Over the weekend, a tipster from China claimed that not only the Nova 8 lineup but also the Honor V40 flagship series will be announced in the coming month. Also, a reliable leakster from China shared the full specifications of the Nova 8 SE smartphone.

Huawei Nova 8 SE and Honor V40 November launch leak

Previous leaks have revealed that the Nova 8 family includes three handsets such as the Nova 8 SE, Nova 8, and Nova 8 Pro. There is less information available about the Honor V40 series at present. Last year, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor had announced the Honor V30 and Honor V30 Pro smartphones in November. Hence, there is a possibility that the company may announce the Honor V40 and Honor V40 Pro as successor models next month.

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Huawei Nova 8 SE specifications

The Huawei Nova 8 SE is speculated to feature a 6.53-inch LCD screen with a punch-hole cutout. It is unclear whether the device has an under-screen fingerprint reader. The device measures 7.46mm in thickness and it weighs 178 grams.

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Vitality Edition featured
Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Youth

For selfies, the smartphone may possess a 16-megapixel selfie camera and its back panel is expected to house a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. The Nova 8 SE could be housing a 3,800mAh battery and it is likely to come with 66W fast charging support.

The Nova 8 SE is likely to arrive in China in two CPU variants. The starting model may have the Dimensity 720 SoC, whereas the higher edition could be fueled by the Dimensity 800U chipset. The leak has no details on the RAM and storage capacities of the Nova 8 SE.

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LG Q52 launched with 6.6-inch display, Helio P35, 48MP quad cameras and 4,000mAh battery

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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LG has officially announced the LG Q52 smartphone in South Korea. As the name goes, it has arrived as the successor to the LG Q51 phone that went official earlier this year. The LG Q52 is a mid-ranger that comes with an impressive display, a 48-megapixel quad-camera setup, and a decent battery.

LG Q52
LG Q52

LG Q52 specifications and features

The LG Q52 is MIL-STD-810G certified smartphone that measures 160 x 76.7 x 8.4mm. The phone is fitted with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD punch-hole screen that produces an HD+ resolution. It has a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel.

The polycarbonate rear of the LG Q52 that has a matte finish prevents fingerprint marks. The rear camera setup of the Q52 is pioneered by a 48-megapixel main camera with f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

LG Q52
LG Q52

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The 2.3GHz MediaTek Helio P35 chipset is at the helm of the LG Q52. The predecessor Q51 was driven by the Helio P22 chipset. The SoC of the Q52 is assisted by 4 GB of RAM. The device offers users a 64 GB of storage and an external storage slot. The device is backed by a 4,000mAh battery.

The LG Q52 is preinstalled with Android 10 OS and it has a side-facing fingerprint sensor. The device offers users features like 4G, dual SIM support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, UBS-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

LG Q52 pricing and availability

The LG Q52 has landed in South Korea with a price tag of KRW 330,000 (~$299). The handset can be bought in Silky White and Silky Red color editions. It is unclear which other markets will be receiving the Q52.

What’s your opinion on the specs of the LQ 52? Share your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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OnePlus Nord N100 pricing and release date revealed ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The new OnePlus Nord phones are expected to launch later today. The company is expected to announce two phones namely, the Nord N10 5G and Nord N100. The key specs of both phones were recently revealed by popular tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka OnLeaks). Citing reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal as a source, 91mobiles has published a report to reveal the pricing and some more information about the Nord N100.

OnePlus Nord N100 price and availability

The new leak reveals that the OnePlus Nord N100 will be priced around 199 euros (~$236). This price tag belongs to the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition. At present, the phone is expected to debut in the U.S. and Europe. As far as the availability is concerned, it is expected to go on sale on Nov. 10.

OnePlus Nord
OnePlus Nord in Gray and Cyan

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OnePlus Nord N100 specifications (Rumored)

It was revealed last week that the OnePlus Nord N100 has an LCD screen of 6.52 inches that offers HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 460v mobile platform is present under the hood of the phone. It has 4 GB of RAM and internal storage of 64 GB.

At the front, the OnePlus Nord N100 has a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The backside of the device has a triple camera system that comprises of a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel bokeh lens. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and it offers other features such as 4G, dual SIM support, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Agarwal’s corroborates with the above mentioned specs. He also revealed that the Nord N100 has stereo speakers and it runs on OxygenOS 11 based Android 11 OS.

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Poll of The Week: Does Android need a small flagship phone like the iPhone 12 Mini?

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Habeeb Onawole
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In a world filled with large-screen phones, the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini stands out very clearly. Even with its small size, Apple doesn’t skip on features such as support for wireless charging, Face ID, and stereo speakers.

Apple iPhone 12 Mini
The iPhone 12 Mini has a 5.4-inch screen, making it way smaller than all the flagship Android phones released this year.

For those who want an Android flagship phone with similar screen size, there is no option to choose from. Manufacturers keep coming up with various excuses such as a smaller battery capacity, an excuse that doesn’t even hold water.

For this week’s poll, we want to know how many of our readers believe there needs to be a small flagship Android smartphone that is an alternative to Apple’s own phone. Also, post a comment telling us which manufacturers you will like to see make one and what features you want the phone to have.

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WhatsApp gets a new feature that lets users mute a chat forever

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Jed John Ikoba
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A new feature is being introduced on WhatsApp that would help users mute specific chats forever. The tech giant has taken to Twitter to announce that it is adding a new option known as ‘Always‘ in chat settings. This feature has been rolled out under beta testing for a while now but the company has it is finally rolling out to the stable version.

Before this update, the Mute Settings features three options allowing you to mute a chat for 8 Hours, 1 Week, or 1 year. The third option is now changing to ‘Always’, which will let you mute a chat forever. However, WhatsApp will still allow you to choose whether you want to show notifications for that chat or not.  The feature is now being pushed to iOS and Android devices, as well as on WhatsApp web.

For clarity, here are the steps to mute a chat forever on WhatsApp. Open the chat > tap on the menu option on the top right and select Mute notifications. It will lead to three options where you have to select the third, ‘Always’ button > Press Ok. As stated, you can select Show notifications if you want to just see notifications without an alert. However, once muted, you will see the Unmute notifications option in the chat settings instead of the Mute notifications option.

WhatsApp is doing considerable much to ensure that the app continues to meet the dynamic needs of users.  One of the several features the company is working on is multi-device support which will see users use the same account on different devices, something that is not possible at the moment. Also, the company is said to be working on the ability to make voice and video calls using the web client.

The messaging app could soon allow you to use the same account on different devices. It could allow users to work with the same account on four different devices at the same time.

Moreover, it could be adding video call and voice call support for the web client. When you get a call on WhatsApp while using the web client, a pop-up window will appear with options for receiving and rejecting the call. Plus, there will be an ‘Ignore’ option at the bottom. If you happen to make a call, a small pop-up will appear with options for starting the video, mute, decline, and more settings.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite to go on sale in the UK from October 26, pricing starts at £199

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi UK has taken to Twitter to announce that the Mi 10T Lite will be going on sale in the UK from October 26. The Mi 10TLite was first launched alongside the mi 10T and mi 10T Pro in Europe on September 30. The model is a mid-range smartphone and emerged as the first Snapdragon 750G-powered phone. The model will retail for £229 for the 6GB+64GB variant but there is an early bird offer of £199. This offer will open at 0.00 on October 26 and will be up for 24 hours only via Mi.com and Amazon.

The Mi 10T Lite features a 6.67-inch LCD with an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz which can also be reduced down to 30Hz. The display comes with an FHD+ resolution of 1080p+, an aspect ratio of 20:9 and is covered with a layer of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.

The display is HDR10-certified and has 450 nits of brightness and equally promises 84% NTSC colour coverage. The phone is also armed with dual speakers and a Hi-Res Audio certification.

For photography, the Mi 10T Lite packs a Quad-camera setup at the rear comprising a 64MP main camera with a 1/1.7-inch sensor. There is also an 8MP ultrawide camera as well as a 2MP macro cam and 2MP depth sensor. At the front, the phone packs a 16MP selfie camera is inside a centrally placed punch hole.Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite

As stated earlier, the Mi 10T Lite is the first phone to be powered by the new Snapdragon 750G chipset. The chipset is built on the 8nm silicon wafer and has a built-in 5G modem. It offers sub-6 connectivity along with a slight performance boost over the S730G (+20% CPU performance, +10% GPU). The processor is paired with 6GB of RAM while there is the option of 64GB storage and 128GB storage.

Under the hood, there is a 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charger.

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