Foxconn denies reports about factory cancelling holidays and running 24×7 for iPhone productions

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Sep 30, 2020

Apple has postponed the iPhone 12 launch event this year, which is said to be the result of production issues because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet the deadline, it was recently reported that Foxconn is running the operation 24 hours a day and has canceled workers’ holidays.

Not just that, it is also being reported that the company has introduced mandatory overtime with bonuses for longer-serving staff. However, the company has now responded and said that the news is fake and no such action has been taken.

Even though companies are trying to shift the majority of the production outside of China, they are still dependent on China when it comes to supply chain and production, which remains central to the country dispute anti-China sentiments because of its failure in containing the COVID-19 pandemic.

China was the first country to hit by COVID-19 but it managed to quickly recover, especially on the production side. With operations resumed, it will now play a major role in production and manufacturing globally.

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The report from SCMP cited the company’s employee Wang Guofeng who claimed that overtime work had increased since summer and most workers were allowed to take only four days off per month. Another employee added that the company production lines are running 24 hours a day with the introduction of new night shifts.

The same report also claims that employees have been asked to cancel their upcoming holidays around the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day to ensure timely delivery of the new iPhone 12 models.

While Apple has not yet confirmed the launch date for the upcoming smartphones, reports indicate that the company will announce four models — iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max on 13th October.

Vivo V20 is the first phone to come with Android 11 preinstalled; Pricing for India teased

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 30, 2020

Google announced the Android 11 OS earlier this month and it was made available to Pixel devices on Sept. 8. Smartphone OEMs like OnePlus, Realme, OPPO, and Xiaomi have released beta versions of Android 11 OS for some of their smartphones. The Google Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5v that are scheduled to go office later were believed to come with preinstalled with Android 11 OS. However, a few hours before the announcement, Vivo has confirmed through a press release that the Vivo V20 is the first smartphone that comes with preinstalled.

The PR states that the newly unveiled V20 lineup will run on Android OS, which indicates that the Vivo V20, Vivo V20 Pro, and Vivo V20 SE are all equipped with the latest Android OS. However, the official product pages of the three phones show that the Vivo V20 Pro and Vivo V20 SE are still running on FunTouch OS 11 based Android 10 OS and the Vivo V20 has Android 11 with FunTouch OS 11 overlaid on it. The PR further states that Vivo plans to provide the V20 series with Android 11 in succession, which indicates that the V20 SE and V20 Pro could be soon treated with the Android 11 update.

According to XDA Developers, the Vivo V20 that has a model number of V2025 is the Device Catalog of the Google Play Console. The listing states that its SDK version is 30, which indicates its loaded with Android 11 OS. Moreover, an unboxing video by an Indonesian YouTuber also confirmed that the device is running on Android 11 OS. Considering that the phone will receive two OS upgrades, it appears that the Vivo V20 will be treated with Android 12 and Android 13 OS updates in the future.

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Meanwhile, Vivo India is teasing the arrival of the Vivo V20 series in India. A recent leak revealed that the company will make it official on Oct. 12. It is unclear whether the company will be announcing not three, but two V20 models.

The Vivo V20 series will be sold through Flipkart in India. A recent teaser released by the company reveals that the V20 devices will be priced between Rs 20,000 and Rs 30,000 in the country.

Motorola Razr 5G to be available in the US from October 2

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Jeet

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Sep 30, 2020

Earlier this month, Motorola launched the refreshed version of its first foldable smartphone — Motorola Razr 5G, which as the name indicates, comes with support for 5G connectivity.

The company has now confirmed that the smartphone will be available for purchase in the United States from 2nd October. It comes in two color options — Polished Graphite and Blush Gold, for a price of $1,400.

However, as a part of the promotional offer, the device will be available for $1,200 in the initial days of sale. It will be up for purchase through Best Buy, B&H, Amazon, and Motorola as well as T-Mobile and AT&T.

The Motorola Razr 5G features a 6.2-inch pOLED display with a screen resolution of 876 × 2142 pixels and 373ppi pixel density. There’s also a 2.7-inch gOLED outer display with a screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and 370ppi pixel density.

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Under the hood, the device comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It features a 48MP rear camera and a 20MP selfie snapper.

The phone, which features a “water repellant design,” runs the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 2,800mAh battery that comes with support for 15W fast charging technology.

Redmi Note 10 5G with Snapdragon 750G could be launching soon in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 30, 2020

Redmi is expected to announce the new Redmi Note 10 series in October. Rumors have it that the lineup will include three devices such as Redmi Note 10 4G, Redmi Note 10 5G, and Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G. A tipster claimed through Weibo today that an upcoming Redmi phone will be equipped with Snapdragon 750G SoC.

The Weibo post states that overseas editions of Snapdragon 750G and Snapdragon 865 powered smartphones with high refresh rate displays and big batteries will be soon coming to China as Redmi devices. It appears that the tipster is claiming that the Xiaomi Mi 10T series has a 144Hz refresh rate display, up to 5,000mAh batteries, and Snapdragon 750G / Snapdragon 865 SoC will be soon heading to China under Redmi branding.

Recent reports have claimed that the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G that is fueled by the Snapdragon 750G, could be coming to the home market as the Redmi Note 10 5G. There are speculations that the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G could be equipped with the Dimensity 820 chipset.

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It is believed that the Xiaomi phone with model number M2010J19SC that recently received approval from China’s MIIT authority could be debuting as Redmi Note 10 4G. It is advisable to digest the leak related to the Redmi Note 10 series and wait for further reports for concrete details.

Some leaks have claimed that the Xiaomi Mi 10T series could be rebadged as Redmi K30T series in the home market. It is still unclear whether both Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will debut in China as Redmi K30T and Redmi K30T Pro in the homeland.

Huawei Mate X2’s Wi-Fi certification is another proof that it could be launching soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 30, 2020

Huawei is expected to announce the Huawei Mate 40 series of flagship phones in October. It is unclear whether the Chinese manufacturer will be also unleashing the Huawei Mate X2 foldable smartphone. There are some findings that suggest that the Mate X2 may also go official in the near future. The Huawei device that recently appeared in the database of the TENAA regulatory body of China is believed to the Mate X2. The device is said to be codenamed as Teton. Now the same device has bagged the vital Wi-Fi Alliance approval, which again hints that the device could be nearing its launch.

The Chinese tipster who shared the screengrab of the Wi-Fi certification of the Mate X2 carries TEX-NX9. The listing reveals that the device supports Wi-Fi 6 and it is preinstalled with Android 10 OS.

The tipster claimed that the Huawei Mate X2 is driven by the Kirin 9000 series flagship chipset and built-in HiSilicon Hi1105 chips for Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.

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It was reported in August that the production of the Mate X2’s display will begin this month. The foldable phone is expected to sport an in-folding design like the Galaxy Z Fold 2 instead of the outward folding design seen on the predecessor Mate X models.

Huawei Mate X2 specifications (Rumored)

It is speculated that the Huawei Mate X2 will arrive with 8.3-inch CPI (Transparent Polymide) panels supplied by Samsung Display. It will support a resolution of 2280 x 2220 pixels. The screen may support a 120Hz refresh rate. It is speculated the vertical strip that houses its main cameras may feature an additional screen. The device could be equipped with a 40-megapixel + 40-megapixel (ultrawide) + 12-megapixel (telephoto) + ToF quad-camera system. The Mate X2 may offer users with camera features like OIS and 3x optical zoom.

The Huawei Mate X2 may come with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of built-in storage. It could be housing a 6,000mAh battery that could be coupled with 65W rapid charging.

Purported Realme Q2 appears at AnTuTu with 519K+ score

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 30, 2020

Last year in September, Realme unveiled the Realme Q smartphone. The handset had arrived as a rebadged edition of the Realme 5 Pro that was made available in markets like India. Recent reports have claimed that the Realme RMX2173 that was approved by China’s TENAA telecom regulatory body recently will be debuting in the home market as a new Realme Q series. Since the official name of the device is under wraps, the rumor mill has been calling it the Realme Q2 smartphone. Speculations are rife that it may debut on Oct. 13. The device has now appeared on AnTuTu with a 519K+ average benchmarking score.

The purported Realme Q2 has scored an average score of 519,925 on AnTuTu. It is an average of the CPU, GPU, memory, and UX benchmarks test that was carried out on the device. At present, there is no information available on the chipset that fuels the device. Its TENAA listing had revealed that it is driven by an octa-core processor that works at 2.4GHz.

In terms of specs, the alleged Realme Q2 appears to be a downgraded version of the Realme X7 as it has identical measurements and specs. The only noticeable difference is that the purported Q2 has downgraded front and rear cameras. Soon after its appearance at TENAA, the rumor mill had speculated that it could be called Realme X7 Lite, but newer reports have claimed that it could be the next Realme Q series smartphone.

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Realme Q2 specifications (Rumored)

The Realme Q2 has a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED panel that produces full HD+ resolution and it has an in-screen fingerprint reader. The phone is loaded with Android 10 OS and it has a front camera of 16-megapixel.

The rear side of the device has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quadruple-camera setup. The 2.4GHz octa-core SoC is coupled with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and it houses a dual-cell battery. The phone is expected to ship with a 65W fast charger. It may arrive in 128 GB and 256 GB storage choices in China.

Tecno Camon 16 S with Helio P22 chipset spotted on Google Play Console

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 30, 2020

Earlier this month, Tecno announced three new smartphones under the Camon 16 series. The models are all powered by a MediaTek Helio G-series processors. The company may have got a new entry-level model in the works. An entry-level device will be added to the series soon and the device has now been spotted on Google Play Console.

The Tecno Camon 16 S will be powered by the MediaTek Helio P22, a 12nm chipset from 2018 with eight Cortex-A53 cores (2.0 + 1.5 GHz) and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU (650 MHz). In this phone, it is paired with 3GB of RAM and runs Android 10.

The display has 720 x 1,600 px resolution – that’s the maximum supported by the chipset. From the included image (which isn’t always 100% reliable), we see that the phone has a single punch hole camera in the upper left. Interestingly, there appears to be a front-facing LED flash in the top bezel (but again, these pics aren’t very reliable).

Still, the display is a far cry from Camon 16 Premiere’s 90 Hz display with 1080p resolution. The Premiere is pretty costly, however, it goes for KES 29,000 in Kenya (where it made its debut). That works out to $275 or so, depending on currency exchange rates.

There is no word yet on the pricing of the Camon 16 S but the similar Camon 15 Air (also powered by the Helio P22) goes for around KES 15,000 ($140).

OnePlus 8T with 12GB RAM and Android 11 appears on Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 30, 2020

On Oct. 14, OnePlus will take off covers from the OnePlus 8T smartphone. Yesterday, the OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the company will not be launching the OnePlus 8 Pro handset this year. The OnePlus 8T is confirmed to arrive with some improvements like 120Hz refresh rate supporting display and support for 65W fast charging. Two weeks before the launch, the OnePlus 8T has appeared on the Geekbench (via tipster Sudhanshu) benchmarking platform.

In the Geekbench listing, the OnePlus 8T Pro is labelled as KB2000. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, which is mentioned with its 1.80GHz base frequency in the listing.

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The SoC is coupled with 12 GB of RAM and it appears that it could be one of the first non-Google phones to arrive with Android 11 OS. The smartphone will ship with the latest OxygeonOS 11 UI. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 3843 and 11714, respectively.

OnePlus 8T specifications (Rumored)

The rumor mill has revealed that the OnePlus 8T will have an S-AMOLED display of 6.5 inches. It will carry support for 120Hz refresh rate, full HD+ resolution, and 20:9 aspect ratio. The SD865 powered phone may come in 8 GB / 12 GB RAM variants and 128 GB / 256 GB storage choices. It may sport a 16-megapixel front camera, and a quad-camera setup with an OIS-ready 48-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens. It may house a 4,500mAh battery. The device is likely to arrive in Aquamarine Green and Lunar Silver color editions.

OnePlus 8/8 Pro Android 11 kernel source code released before the rollout of stable update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 30, 2020

OnePlus was part of the Android 11 Beta program with the OnePlus 8 series. The company released four builds as part of this initiative, which was later followed by two OxygenOS 11 Open Beta builds. In other words, the brand is yet to release a stable build. But ahead of it, OnePlus has already uploaded the Android 11 kernel source code for OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro.

OnePlus is known for updating its smartphones to the latest version of Android quicker than most OEMs. Also, it’s mobile operating system OxygenOS is loved by users and media around the world, thanks to its resemblance to stock Android with extra features.

However, the Chinese smartphone maker shocked everyone by revamping its Android skin design with the release of OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11. Although it retains all the features and brings the most requested AOD option, it now looks more like Samsung’s One UI than stock Android.

That said, OnePlus is yet to reveal the Android 11 update timeline for its devices. Currently, as mentioned in the beginning, the update is available in the form of Open Beta for OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. Surprisingly, the company has now already released the Android 11 source code for this duo even before seeding out the stable update.

This means developers can now offer relatively bug less custom ROMs to power users of these two devices. Above all, the brand may release the OxygenOS 11 stable release for the OnePlus 8 series anytime now.

Further, the next in the line to taste Android 11 should be OnePlus Nord as the company had recently started recruiting testers for the Closed Beta program. Also, we cannot rule out the possibility of the OnePlus 7T series getting the update second.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold launching Sept 30 as the world’s first foldable notebook

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 29, 2020

Lenovo has announced that it will release the long elusive ThinkPad X1 Fold on September 30. At CES 2019, Lenovo showcased what was claimed to be the “world’s first foldable PC.” The device showcased was merely a prototype but the Chinese giant is now set to release the product commercially, according to a teaser poster released recently.

Simply put, the ThinkPad X1 Fold is a full-featured notebook computer powered by an 11th-generation Core processor. The notebook packs a 13.3-inch touchscreen display with 2K resolution but it is only the size of a 16-open book.

The core secret of this design lies in Lenovo’s exclusive flexible technology, through which the screen foldable design is realized. The ThinkPad X1 Fold’s flexible OLED display screen is built by Lenovo and supplier LG in deep cooperation.

Lenovo and LG worked together to solve many technical problems in the four years it took to realise this technology. It deploys exclusive hinge technology and magnesium alloy-carbon fibre frame to realize a folding structure that is firm and flat after unfolding. The screen also feels like a traditional screen and meets durability test requirements.

We expect the pricing and availability details to be unveiled when it is officially released.

Bluetooth SIG certifies Huawei HiCar Center Screen: an Hongmeng OS-powered head unit for cars

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 29, 2020

Huawei announced HiCar last year which is its own take on Android Auto. The feature is available on some vehicles already such as the Baojun RC-6. For those who want Huawei’s Hongmeng OS-powered HiCar for their vehicles, Huawei has an aftermarket solution on the way called Huawei HiCar Center Screen and it has received Bluetooth certification.

The Bluetooth SIG page reveals the name of the device is Huawei HiCar Center Screen. It also states the device is codenamed “Antelope“ and it has model number WB10.

The description says that the HiCar Center Screen is the world’s first Hongmeng “Center screen” and Huawei HiCar’s first after-mounted car product. The device connects users with supported Huawei and Honor phone to their cars and allows them to communicate with each other.

The description goes on to say owners will be able to seamlessly transfer HiCar supported apps on their phones on the center screen. These apps should include maps and music players.

The Center Screen connects via Bluetooth 5.0 and should be announced soon. Alongside the device, another product called the DDPAI Button was also certified. The description says that the DDPAI Button is an accessory of the HiCar Center Screen. The device, which connects via Bluetooth 5.0, acts as a remote and can be used to activate the voice assistant, answer or reject calls, and pause/play/switch tracks.

Huawei is reportedly investing in local tech companies to strengthen the supply chain

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Balaji S

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Sep 29, 2020

Post the US ban, Chinese giant Huawei has bought stakes in multiple tech and semiconductor companies in a bid to invigorate the affected supply chain. A report by Reuters says that the move is to focus more locally rather than opting for overseas companies.

Setup in April 2019, Huawei’s Habo Investments has reportedly finished close to 17 deals since August 2019. The deal is for buying stakes from Chinese tech companies as per the public records. Most of the deals are with start-ups and some companies include Vertilite, Shoulder Electronics, 3Peak, and more. Recently, it has also invested in Open Source China, which is behind China’s Github alternative, Gitee. While we aren’t aware of the exact valuations, the report says Habo’s normally acquires 5-10% as per the filings.

Vertilite, founded in 2015, makes (vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers)VCSEL sensors for facial-recognition in Cameras. And Huawei has reportedly used its sensors in a number of devices. Shoulder Electronics makes RF filters for wireless communications but still lacks compatibility of 5G phones. 3Peak makes ADC(Analogue-Digital Converters) for network base stations.

Besides, Habo’s investments include companies outside of telecom operations as well. If reports are true, its investment in chips, raw materials, and battery technology companies suggests that Huawei self-driving cars aren’t far away from reality.

All these investments are reportedly the response to US restrictions on the company. A former Huawei staff is quoted saying that the company usually does its own R&D but has turned towards investments only as the last resort. However, analysts predict that Huawei is far from recovering its Smartphone and network operations. They say that these investments will take time to reap benefits but Huawei is left with nothing else to do.

Ivan Platonov from Researching firm EqualOcean says, most of the companies are small and not globally competitive despite being good at their job. For instance, 3Peak’s annual revenue in 2019 is reportedly only $43.99 million. However, the US companies dominate the ADC market already. That said, Huawei’s investments are on the lines of the Chinese government’s steps to improve the silicon sector. Nevertheless, let’s play the waiting to see if Huawei can harvest well with these investments in the future.

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Lenovo Group’s Former Chief Engineer believes that China will turn down ARM’s acquisition

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Balaji S

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Sep 29, 2020

In a refreshing perspective, Lenovo Group’s former Chief Engineer Ni Guangnan believes that China will block Nvidia’s acquisition of ARM. Speaking at a forum in Zhengzhou, he says that China would not be comfortable using the architecture of ARM holdings if it is owned by a US-based company.

As per a report from SCMP, Ni says the Chinese Commerce Ministry will reject the acquisition. He adds that China’s Anti-trust regulator will cite the monopoly in the supply of chip design tools as a reason. However, insiders think that fear of technology coming under the ambit of the USA’s export control regulations is the reason.

Previously, both ARM and Nvidia announced a deal worth $40 billion a few weeks ago. Accordingly, Japan’s SoftBank owned ARM holdings will go into the hands of America’s MNC Nvidia Corporation.

Besides, Just like Ni says, two Intellectual Property architectures are widespread in the semiconductor industry. One of them is America’s Intel invention and the other Cambridge-based ARM. Several companies use these architectural designs to make a wide variety of chips for PC, Smartphones, and other IoT devices. ARM shortly asked employees to stop working for Huawei after the US ban before reversing the decision. It realized that its technology is of UK origin and not US.

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If we take ARM, it has its root in Cambridge, UK. The report says after 18 years of entering China, ARM now draws about 20% of revenue from Chinese companies and has an absolute presence in the region. Also, according to the ARM China website, its license has been used to ship close to 19 billion devices as of September.

Further, the report also says China imported chips worth $44 billion in 2019 as opposed to $29.3 billion in 2013. That said, if the ARM falls in the hands of Nvidia, it will be detrimental to China as it has to clear the hurdles put forth by the US.

USA is pressurizing China by banning Huawei’s 5G equipment, export of SMIC, and advocating others to do so. However, Ni is certain that China will catch up in the world of Semiconductors as soon as possible. He also says that the country has the task of building an information ecosystem rather than a single product.

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Caviar’s customized iPhone 12 Pro will pay homage to the Apple I

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 29, 2020

Caviar, the Russian luxury company known for customizing popular phones including iPhones as announced its plans for the upcoming iPhone 12 series. According to Caviar, its customized iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro will pay homage to the Apple 1.

The Apple 1 was the first computer made by Apple. It was actually hand-built by Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, and was released in 1976. The computer was discontinued on September 30, 1977 (exactly 43 years ago tomorrow) which is the reason why Caviar wants to base its next customized iPhones on it.

Caviar says there will be two versions of the customized iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. One will have a piece of the original Apple 1 motherboard stuck on the back of the phone which has a natural wood panel. Above the motherboard is a glossy titanium screen. This version called the Apple 1 will have a starting price of $10,000.

The second version called the Light version will also have a wooden back panel, feature the same “Apple” engraving on the back, but come with a much smaller piece of the Apple 1 motherboard. This version will start at $5000.

Caviar says limited quantities will be available – just 9 units of the Apple 1 and 49 units of the Light version. Expect them to be available following the release of the iPhone 12 series next month.

OnePlus starts recruiting testers for OnePlus Nord OxygenOS Closed Beta program

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 29, 2020

OnePlus is known for releasing OxygenOS builds in three different channels namely Closed Beta, Open Beta, and Stable. The latter two can be downloaded and installed by anyone but the former requires special access and the number of seats are limited. That said, after two months from its launch, OnePlus has finally announced the Closed Beta program for OnePlus Nord.

OnePlus Nord is the most hyped smartphone of 2020 for no apparent reason except for good marketing. It is just another random mid-range 5G handset with OnePlus branding. The software on this device is filled with bugs and therefore, the company has been seeding new builds since its release.

In fact, the software on OnePlus Nord is so terrible that some users are facing an automatic factory reset bug. Thankfully, the brand has now started recruiting OxygenOS Closed Beta testers for this phone. Under this program, we expect the company to work closely with the limited 200 users to fix all the issues.

Earlier this year, the Chinese smartphone maker reduced the frequency of OxygenOS releases. As per that, it will only release 2 Closed Beta builds for the OnePlus Nord and not 4 as it used to before the OnePlus 8 series.

Nevertheless, it’s better than nothing. We hope the brand to soon squash all the irritating bugs on the Nord.

Xiaomi crowdfunds the MIJIA Mite Eliminator Wired version

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 29, 2020

When it comes to smart home products, Xiaomi has got you covered. The company has now launched the MIJIA Mite Eliminator Wired version and it comes with a price tag of 199 yuan (~$29). It is available on the Youpin platform. The device is a timmed down version of the MIJIA Wireless Mite Eliminator which was launched for 549 yuan (~$80).

The MIJIA Wireless Mite Eliminator adopts an high-speed motor with a rev of 85,000 rpm. The suction is quite powerful pressure of 16kPa. But this new wired version comes with a 2300 rmp electric roller brush supplemented by 12000Pa strong suction power.

It adopts a 20cm open large suction port design, which fits the surface of the mattress and increases the effective mite removal area. The large curved handle and double rollers on the rear makes the touch more comfortable.

The device has up to 99.9% UV-C sterilization rate. The device has a 50°C hot air dehumidification which will wipe out dust mites and bacteria.

The MIJIA Mite Eliminator is a cleaning roller brush at the suction mouth. The independent motor drives the roller brush to rotate at a high speed and beat at the same time. The high frequency beats the surface of the fabric 10,000 times per minute so that the mites hidden in the deep and tightly connected to the fabric fibres can be easily eliminated.

At the same time, the soft bristles on the roller brush penetrate deep into the gaps in the fabric, sweeping out the hidden dust and mites, and clean gently without damaging the fabric.

The MIJIA Mite Eliminator wired version first uses the cyclone to separate the heart to separate dust particles from the gas, and then through a filter system consisting of a pinhole stainless steel filter, HEPA filter, and air filter sponge, the dust mites are tightly locked in the dust cup to ensure Fresh exhaust.

All components directly in contact with dust can be quickly disassembled and washed directly with water. When cleaning the components, you can use the attached cleaning brush to easily clean the entangled hair.

OnePlus teases the launch of “OnePlus World” on October 1

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 29, 2020

The OnePlus 8T is set for an October 14 launch. OnePlus has confirmed that there will be no OnePlus 8 Pro. However, there are reports a number of other products will be launching alongside the 8T. Yesterday, a teaser from the official OnePlus Nord Instagram account hinted at the launch of a new Nord smartphone. Today, OnePlus has posted a teaser for the announcement of what it calls OnePlus World on Thursday, October 1.

The anticipation is killing us 😆
Counting down the hours to #TheOnePlusWorld launch. pic.twitter.com/NSwKU05OOX

— OnePlus (@oneplus) September 29, 2020

The teaser was posted on Twitter with a caption that read “Counting down the hours to the #OnePlusWorld launch.”. The attached image has 9 vertical columns and a text that says “Break the loop, Change your world”.

There are lots of guesses flying around as to what OnePlus is going to announce. There are speculations it is the OnePlus Watch which was certified by the Singapore IMDA last month. Others say it is for a global store. However, the OnePlus USA account may have provided more details.

Get ready! We built our own OnePlus World and 🄲🄰🄽'🅃 🅆🄰🄸🅃 to share it with you. Check it out on October 1. #TheOnePlusWorld pic.twitter.com/Wbnr4sMvf3

— OnePlus USA (@OnePlus_USA) September 27, 2020

As seen in the tweet above, it appears OnePlus has created a sort of virtual space for its fans. The image shows AR avatars working towards a destination. Our wild guess is this may be a sort of VR platform OnePlus intends to use for the launch of the OnePlus 8T next month.

Anyway, we want to hear what you think OnePlus World is about. So please drop your guesses in the comment box below.

[Update: Vivo overtakes both OnePlus and Google]Pete Lau: OnePlus 8T will be the first non-pixel Smartphone to launch with Android 11

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Balaji S

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Sep 29, 2020

Update: September 30

Vivo out of nowhere has announced that it’s Vivo V20 is the first smartphone to run Android 11 pre-installed. This way it beats both the Pixel 4a and 5, and OnePlus’ 8T that are set to launch September 30(Today) and October 14 respectively. Also, XDAdevelopers have dug in to find that Vivo V20 with model number V2025 is running on SDK version 30 further confirming that it is indeed running Android 11.

Original Story: September 29

Its a known fact that OnePlus will be launching its new OnePlus 8T flagship on October 14. Now, the company has announced that 8T will be the first smartphone after Google’s Pixel devices to launch with Android 11 out of the box.

OnePlus co-founder and CEO Pete Lau, also says that the device will ship with Oxygen OS 11. This is a no-brainer as the company usually is known to be one of the front-runners in giving users the latest software experience. Pete says that the hardware(display) and software(OxygenOS) will be a good blend for overall refined experience. Previously, Pete Lau explained the display parameters on the OnePlus 8T and confirmed the 120Hz refresh rate.

OnePlus launched the OxygenOS 11 with improved features like always-on display(AOD), revamped Zen Mode and Dark mode, one-handed gestures with overhaul in UI, animations, and more. The new OxygenOS 11 takes a lot of liking from Samsung’s One UI. Accordingly, it makes headings of menus bolder while moving contents a bit down to make it closer to the thumb. But this initially received mixed response from users.

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However, the company recently explained the reason for adopting a UI with changes like one-handed efficiency, adaption to bigger screens. That said, the new OnePlus 8T adopts a similar-sized 6.55-inch display compared to the 7T. Hence, it will be interesting to see how the new changes of OxygenOS 11 take effect on it. That said with this announcement, OnePlus yet again takes the crown of launching a device soon after Google with the newest Android after OnePlus 7T.

OnePlus 8T Specifications

Nevertheless, OnePlus 8T will solely launch with OxygenOS 11 as Pete Lau has already confirmed that there won’t be a Pro this time. As for the specifications, it features a 6.55-inch AMOLED punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to sport Snapdragon 865 SoC, 4,500mAh battery but is confirmed to have 65W charging support. On the optics side, it will most likely have a cluster of 48MP main, 16MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor on the back. And a 16MP selfie shooter at the front. Color variants expected are Aquamarine Green and Lunar Silver options.

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Lenovo launches a laptop with built-in TWS earbuds

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 29, 2020

Lenovo announced a couple of new computers today but the ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 is the one that stands out. The new laptop is not the most powerful of the lineup but stands out from the rest with its built-in TWS earbuds. Yes, you read that right.

Lenovo’s new notebook PC has a tray that slides out from the right-hand side that holds a pair of TWS earbuds. The earbuds have long stems with silicone ear tips and connect to the laptop once you remove them from the tray. They also have noise cancellation and touch controls for muting the microphones. To recharge them, all you have to do is put them back into the tray.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 has a 15-inch FHD display with the option for a touchscreen. The screen has a 180° hinge which should be a plus for those who opt for the touchscreen version.

The laptop comes in two major versions – with Intel’s 11th gen processors or with AMD’s Ryzen 4000 U-series. There are different RAM and storage configurations (SSD, dual SSD, or SSD+HDD). The computer has a full-sized keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad. It also has a fingerprint scanner, card reader, USB 3.0 ports, HDMI output port, and USB-C ports with DisplayPort and support for Power Delivery.

The ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 has a starting price of $549 for the AMD version and $569 for the Intel version. The AMD version doesn’t come with earbuds as it is a feature limited to select models of the Intel variant. The computer goes on sale next month but if you want the version with earbuds, you will have to wait until November.

OnePlus kicks off IDEAS 2.0 program to crowdsource features for its devices

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 29, 2020

Back in March 2019, OnePlus launched IDEAS program to crowdsource new features for its devices. AOD or Always-on Display was the most voted feature in the first edition of this initiative. As promised, the brand finally brought this feature with OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11. Now, six months later, the Chinese smartphone maker announced the second edition of this program called IDEAS 2.0.

Just like the first edition of the program, IDEAS 2.0 is only limited to software features. It will be running from September 28 to November 6. During this period, OnePlus community members can submit their ideas for new features on the official page (via OnePlus Community).

According to OnePlus, the selection process will be carried out every two weeks and all adopted ideas will be announced by November 16. In each round, the top 7 ideas will be selected based on their ranking obtained by the number of likes from community members.

As for perks, members who submit ideas will be awarded 3 XP with the limitation of 3 submissions per day. Further, submitters whose idea make it to the top 7 will be credited with 50 XP and exclusive community medals.

Last but not least, the member whose idea gets adopted by the company will get a VIP ticket to a OnePlus offline event that includes tickets for the round trip and one-night accommodation.

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Update: September 30

Original Story: September 29

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