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Leaked render and details of Huawei 23.8-inch AD80HW Monitor reveals a bezel-less design

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Habeeb Onawole
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Last month, we reported that Huawei is planning to launch consumer desktop PCs and monitors. Now, a leak has revealed renders of one of the monitors along with some key details.

Huawei AD80HW Monitor

The source of the leak is IT Home who said they were provided with the info by one of their readers. The image shows the monitor with a bezel-less design. Actually, Huawei has trimmed the bezels down on three sides save for the bottom which has the manufacturer’s name. The monitor stands on a metal stand with a cylindrical stem and a flat base.

Huawei AD80HW Monitor

The monitor which has model number AD80HW has a 23.8-inch FHD IPS LCD display with a 90° screen-to-body ratio and a 178° viewing angle. It has a 72% NTSC color gamut and is capable of displaying 16.7 million colors. It also has a TÜV Rheinland low-blue light certification.

There is also an image that shows the back of the display which has a gray matte finish. There are some ports on the back including a single HDMI port.

Huawei AD80HW Monitor

The source says that the monitor will be outsourced to an ODM (original design manufacturer), BOE Video Technology Co. Ltd, which is a subsidiary of BOE Technology Group. Huawei will also offer curved screen monitors that will be built by TPV Technology and will come in 27-inch and 34-inch variants.

The new monitors should be announced before the end of the year.

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Galaxy Z Fold2 passes durability test with a broken fingerprint sensor

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Zack Nelson of YouTube channel JerryRigeverything is well-known for his smartphone durability test videos. Recently, he posted a video on Samsung’s latest foldable handset – Galaxy Z Fold2. Surprisingly, it passed his rigorous fragility assessment.

Last year, when the original Galaxy Fold was re-released, Zack made a video on it. Although the phone survived much of his durability test, some sand particles managed to enter the hinge and never came out. Above all, the folding display was fragile as it featured a CPI (Colorless Polyimide) layer.

Now this year, the Galaxy Z Fold2 comes with a redesigned hinge and UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) cover for its inner 120Hz foldable panel with a single punch-hole instead of a notch. Anyway, the screen did get damaged easily by fingernails but not as much as its predecessor. However, the sand particles came out thoroughly from the hinge.

Further, the handset even survived the infamous bend test, in which the OnePlus Nord and iPad Pro 2020 gave up. But unfortunately, the side-mounted fingerprint sensor got destroyed with scratches. In fact, that was the only negative point of this phone apart from the fragile (still) inner display.

We believe the fingerprint sensor can be easily fixed in the next iteration but the durability of the foldable panel may still take years to be as good as normal glass-covered displays.

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Google kills Daydream VR support in Android 11

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Habeeb Onawole
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Google has killed its VR platform dubbed Daydream. The info was shared via a support page, thus adding the platform to the growing list of products Google has killed.

Google Daydream View

The post says that the “Daydream app is no longer supported by Google and may not work properly on some devices running Android 11 or later”. What this means is that devices that supported the platform originally and get updated to Android 11 will no longer work with Daydream. This includes phones such as the Pixel 2 and Pixel 3. Last year’s Pixel 4 didn’t even support the feature, which was a sign that it was going to get axed eventually.

It goes on to say that many of the third-party apps and experiences within Daydream may still be available as standalone apps in the Google Play Store. It also says that the Daydream View headset used to view VR content is no longer available for sale.

Google is not the only manufacturer that has abandoned VR. Chinese manufacturer, Xiaomi, who launched a couple of VR headsets including the Mi VR headset has ditched the platform.

If you are still invested in VR, Facebook-owned Oculus is very much still in business. Just recently, it announced the Oculus Quest 2, a $299 standalone VR headset.

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OPPO Reno4 5G, Reno4 Pro 5G & Reno4 Z 5G launched in Europe with freebies

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OPPO has officially launched OPPO Reno4 5G, OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G, and OPPO Reno4 Z 5G in Europe just like the company announced last month. The first two handsets are exactly the same devices that debuted initially in China in June. Whereas, the third device is nothing but a rebranded OPPO A92s that first went official in April in the firm’s home country.

Since these devices are already known, we won’t be talking too much about their specifications. But sill we will point out some primary features, which make them different from each other.

OPPO Reno 4 Pro Z 5G Europe Launch Offers Freebies

OPPO Reno4 5G, Reno4 Pro 5G & Reno4 Z 5G Specifications

Just to refresh your memory, the regular Reno4 5G and Reno4 Pro 5G are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. On the other hand, the Reno4 Z 5G features MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset. The former two come equipped with a 90Hz AMOLED display, whereas the latter features an LCD panel with 120Hz.

All three of them sport a 48MP primary camera but only the Pro variant comes with OIS. The remaining rear cameras are 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth) on the regular Reno4, 13MP (ultra-wide + 12MP (telephoto) on the Reno4 Pro, and 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) on the Renno4 Z.

For selfies, the Reno4 and Reno4 Z feature a dual-camera setup – 32MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) & 16MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) respectively. Whereas, the Pro comes with a single 32MP shooter.

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Further, though all of them feature UFS 2.1 storage and USB Type-C, only the Reno4 Z sports a 3.5mm headphone jack and the Reno4 Pro comes equipped with stereo speakers.

Interestingly, all three modes are backed by a 4,000mAh battery but only the first two models support 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging while the last one (Reno4 Z) is limited to 18W. 

Another common feature between them is that all of them run ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10 and should be one of the first to receive Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update.

OPPO Reno4 5G, Reno4 Pro 5G & Reno4 Z 5G Europe Price, Availability & Launch Offers

All three OPPO Reno5G smartphones are already up for preorder across Europe until October 15. Their prices and freebies are as listed below.

  • OPPO Reno4 5G (FREE OPPO Watch 41mm WiFi)
    • 8GB + 128GB – €584 / £449
  • OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G (FREE B&O Beoplay H4 2nd Gen)
    • 12GB + 256GB – €779 / £669
  • OPPO Reno4 Z 5G (FREE OPPO  Enco W51)
    • 8GB + 128GB – €369 / £329
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[Update: Specs & Renders] realme Buds Air Pro India launch date is October 7

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Update: October 3

Ahead of the launch, realme has officially released the specs and renders of the upcoming realme Buds Air Pro. It comes with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) just like the realme Buds Wireless Pro and will be exclusive to Flipkart.

realme Buds Air Pro Specifications
  • 10mm drivers
  • ANC (up to 35dB)
  • Transparency Mode
  • 94ms Low Latency Gaming Mode
  • Touch Controls
  • IPX4 Water-resistant
  • 25-hour Battery Life

Original Story: October 1

Chinese smartphone maker realme has been launching a variety of ecosystem products since the past few months. At IFA 2020, the brand teased its next wave of connected products scheduled to be unveiled in Q4 2020. One of them is realme Buds Air Pro and now, it has been even confirmed by the company to launch on October 7 in India.

realme Buds Air Pro Launch Teaser

Back in December 2019, realme launched its first-ever true wireless earphones in the form of realme Buds Air. Then, in the first half of 2020, the company debuted more affordable TWS models like the realme Buds Air Neo and realme Buds Q.

Now, the firm is all set to launch its most-expensive as well as feature-packed TWS called realme Buds Air Pro. Just like the company’s first truly wireless earphones, this one will be also debuting first in India and will be exclusive to Flipkart.

That said, the design patent of this TWS’ charging case was recently spotted in the database of CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration). According to which, the case will resemble a hockey puck with USB Type-C port, a pairing button, and an LED indicator.

Apart from the above-mentioned features, we expect it to come with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and silicone tips.

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Upcoming OPPO CPH2185 could be a rebranded realme narzo 20

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Recently, OPPO rebranded OPPO F17 Pro into three devices namely OPPO Reno4 Lite, OPPO Reno4 F, and OPPO A93 for different markets respectively. Now, a new OPPO smartphone with model number CPH2185 visits FCC with a similar design as the realme narzo 20.

OPPO CPH2185 FCC Featured
OPPO CPH2185

Just like Samsung, OPPO sells smartphones at every price point but not as cheap as the South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy M01 Core. Some of these devices sell with a different name in different countries.

However, the company never rebrands device from its sister brands – realme and OnePlus, rather it’s opposite. For instance, the realme 1 and realme 2 were rebadged OPPO A3 and OPPO A7 respectively. Similarly, almost all OnePlus smartphones either share their design or components with OPPO.

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But now, for the very first time, we could witness OPPO launching a device already debuted by its sister brand realme. The smartphone in question is OPPO CPH2185, which has been recently spotted on FCC (via @_the_tech_guy).

One of the documents includes a design schematic of the phone’s back, which reveals it to look similar to the recently launched realme narzo 20. Another document confirms it to run ColorOS 7.2 and come with a 3.5mm headphone, a USB Type-C port, and a 4,230mAh battery with support for 10W charging.

These specs suggest that its battery and charging speed will be comparatively less than narzo 20’s 6,000mAh battery and 18W fast charging. Maybe, even the chipset and camera could be different on this phone.

Hence, we feel that the only things that could be identical are its design and display. Nevertheless, it is bizarre to see OPPO rebadging a realme smartphone.

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Tecno Pova specifications and images officially revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Chinese brand Tecno has silently unveiled a new smartphone called the Tecno Pova. The company is yet to confirm the pricing of the device. Also, there is no word on the market that will be receiving the Tecno Pova smartphone. Here is all the information that is known about the smartphone.

Tecno Pova specifications and features

The Tecno Pova has 171.23 x 77.57 x 9.4mm dimensions and it is equipped with a massive 6.8-inch display with punch-hole design. The screen produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio.

The smartphone boots to HiOS based Android 10 OS and it is fueled by the Helio G80 chipset by MediaTek. The phone is equipped with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. It draws power from a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W rapid charging. The massive battery promises 30 days of standby time, 64 hours of voice calling, and up to 20 hours of gaming.

Tecno Pova
Tecno Pova

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The Tecno Pova has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a dual flash unit. Its backside is fitted with a 13-megapixel quad-camera system that tags along with a quad flash unit. The official listing has no information on the configurations of its quad cameras. It is also fitted with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Tecno Pova will be available in three colors such as Magic Blue, Speed Purple, and Dazzle Black. Hopefully, the Chinese brand will confirm the pricing of the smartphone at some point this month.

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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G official renders showcase its color variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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At the beginning of September, Samsung announced the Galaxy A42 5G smartphone. The handset is expected to go on sale in Germany starting from the coming month. Priced at 369 euros, the Galaxy A42 5G is the cheapest 5G smartphone from the brand. The press release that the company last month had shown the phone in black color. Now an official listing of the phone has emerged to showcase its other color variants.

In the below-shown renders, the Galaxy A42 5G can be seen in colors such as black, white, and gray. The smartphone can be seen sporting a unique quad-tone design. The smartphone has a square-shaped camera module for its quad-camera setup and its front is fitted with a waterdrop notch display.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G color variants
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has a 6.6-inch AMOLED screen that offers a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

The One UI 2.5 based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the smartphone. The smartphone is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 750G chipset and 6 GB of RAM. The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery.

For selfies, the Galaxy A42 5G possesses a 20-megapixel front camera. The rear side of the phone has a quad-camera system that comprises of a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 5-megapixel macro sensor, and a 5-megapixel depth effects lens.

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Leak: Here are the prices of iPhone 12 series

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The iPhone 12 series is one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2020, however, Apple is yet to reveal the date for its launch event. Over the past few months, a ton of information about these handsets popped up from various sources. Now, even their prices are out.

Apple

Yesterday, we not only got to know the specifications of iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 3 (yes, you heard it right) from trusted sources but also the storage variants of this year’s iPhone 12 series. Even the latter’s prices were tipped by a leakster but unfortunately, we weren’t able to cover it. So here we are now.

The 2020 Apple iPhone 12 series will consist of four models namely, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Out of these, the first two devices will start from 64GB and max at 256GB. On the other hand, the base variant of the remaining two Pro models will feature 128GB, whereas their high-end versions will come with 512GB.

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Now, as we are done with the iPhone 12 series storage, here are their prices as well.

  • iPhone 12 Mini
    • 64GB – $649
    • 128GB – $699
    • 256GB – $799
  • iPhone 12
    • 64GB – $749
    • 128GB – $799
    • 256GB – $899
  • iPhone 12 Pro
    • 128GB – $999
    • 256GB – $1,099
    • 512GB – $1,299
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
    • 128GB – $1,099
    • 256GB – $1,199
    • 512GB – $1,399

To jog your memory, the iPhone 12 Mini, as the name suggests, will be the smallest of all with a 5.4-inch display. Whereas, the screen on the standard iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro will measure 6.1-inch. Lastly, the iPhone 12 Pro Max will come equipped with a 6.7-inch display.

That said, although all the four models will feature OLED panels, none of them will have 120Hz refresh rate like Android flagships. But they will come with Face ID, 5G connectivity (mmWave only in Pro models), and LiDAR scanner (again, only Pro models).

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Lenovo Legion Duel gaming phone debuts for 999 euros in Europe

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Legion Duel phone by Lenovo was made official in China in July. The beefed gaming smartphone has now landed in Europe with a pricing of 999 euros (~$1,170). The shipments of the Legion Duel will begin on Oct. 15 in the European markets.

The Lenovo Legion Duel which is priced at 999 euros can be availed through for installments of 250 euros (~$293) in some European markets. Early-bird buyers can make use of the LEGIONEARLYBIRD promo code to avail a Lenovo Smart Clock wroth 90 euros (~$105) or the Lenovo Yoga ANC on-ear headphones worth 150 euros (~$176).

Lenovo Legion Duel

In the European markets, the Lenovo Legion Duel will come with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of massive UFS 3.1 storage. While the phone sells with 90W fast charging in China, the European edition ships with 65W rapid charger. The Legion Duel is also expected to hit other markets like the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. However, the Chinese firm is yet to confirm the arrival of the gaming phone in these markets.

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Lenovo Legion Duel specifications

The Lenovo Legion Duel has a 6.65-inch full HD+ AMOLED display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate and is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The LegionOS based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the smartphone. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

Lenovo Legion Duel
Lenovo Legion Duel

The Legion Duel is one of the few Snapdragon 865+ mobile platform powered smartphones. It comes with LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It has a side-mounted pop-up selfie camera of 20-megapixel. It houses a 64-megapixel + 16-megapixel (ultrawide) rear-facing dual-camera system.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro India arrival officially teased

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Xiaomi recently launched the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite, Mi 10T, and Mi 10T Pro smartphones in the European markets. It appears that the Chinese firm will also bring the Mi 10T series to India. Yesterday, Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain carried out a poll on Twitter to know whether fans would like to see the Mi 10 series in India.

The poll revealed that approximately 80 percent of Mi fans want Xiaomi to launch Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones in India. Through another tweet, Jain said that the company will try to bring the Mi 10T series to India.

While Jain teased the arrival of the Mi 10T series in India, his tweet does not mention the Mi 10T Lite smartphone. Hence, it appears that the company could be only bringing the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones to India.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite, Mi 10T, and Mi 10T Pro specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 10T series of 6.67-inch IPS LCD full HD+ panels with punch-hole design. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro support a 144Hz refresh rate, and the Mi 10T Lite supports a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Lite model features Snapdragon 750G, whereas the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro are equipped with Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. The Mi 10 Lite comes with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB UFS 2.1 / 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro come with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

Mi 10T series featured

The Mi 10 Lite has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad rear cameras and it has a 16-megapixel front camera. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have 20-megapixel front-facing cameras. The Mi 10T has a 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple rear cameras. The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro’s rear camera system has an OIS assisted 108-megapixel main camera instead of a 64-megapixel lens.

The Mi 10 Lite has a 4,820mAh battery and the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro models are fueled by 5,000mAh batteries. All three phones support 33W fast charging and they are equipped with side-mounted fingerprint readers.

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Apple iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 3 specs emerge from trusted sources

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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At the Time Flies event in September, Apple only unveiled new tablets (iPad Air 4th Generation & iPad 8th Generation) and smartwatches (Apple Watch Series 6 & Apple Watch SE). The Cupertino-based tech giant is yet to announce the iPhone 12 series. In fact, the company is yet to even reveal the date for its launch event. Ahead of it, a massive report on iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 3 has come up.

Apple Logo Featured

The information about the upcoming iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 3 was shared by Ross Young of DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants) on Twitter. These details come from his company as well as Mizuho Securities.

Apple iPhone 13 Specifications

According to Ross’s tweets and a shared image, the iPhone 13 models will come with same-sized displays like the iPhone 12 devices. Also, all four phones in the forthcoming series will have integrated touch (Y-Octa) panels. The exact sizes of their panels are as listed below.

  • iPhone 13 – 5.42-inch
  • iPhone 13 – 6.06-inch
  • iPhone 13 Pro – 6.06-inch
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max – 6.67-inch

Though all the models will have OLED panels, their suppliers will be different. For instance, SDC (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.) will be supplying panels for Pro Max as well as the smaller model, which could be called as Mini.

Whereas, LGD (LG Display) will be providing panels for all the models except the top variant. Lastly, BOE will be supplying panels for the Pro and standard iPhone 13.

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Further, all of them will come with ProMotion technology (high refresh rate) but only the Pro Max model will feature LTPO for variable refresh rate like the Galaxy Note20 Ultra.

As for cameras, the regular iPhone 13 models (5.4”/6.1”) will come equipped with a dual-camera setup. The 1.7µm primary sensor on these devices will be the same one that will be debuting in iPhone 12 Pro Max.

On the other hand, the two Pro models will be featuring a triple camera setup with an upgraded 1.9µm primary senor with SensorShift. These iPhones will also have ToF camera.

Lastly, all the four iPhone 13 series handsets will come with Face ID and therefore, we can also expect them to feature notch once again. Also, although all of them will be 5G-ready, only the Pro models will have support for mmWave.

Apple iPhone SE 3 Specifications

Apart from iPhone 13, the specs of iPhone SE 3 has also emerged. According to the report, this phone will be releasing in Spring 2022 and not next year.  It will sport a larger 6.06-inch in-cell LCD panel supplied by either Sharp or JDI, compared to the smaller 4.7-inch screen on the current-gen model.

Further, it will arrive with the same dual-camera setup as found on the iPhone 11. That means it will feature a 1.4µm primary sensor. Since it will be launching almost after one and a half years, it will include support for 5G but only sub-6GHz like the regular iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models.

Most interestingly, it will come equipped with Touch ID (fingerprint sensor). We expect it to be either side or top mounted like the new iPad Air. Above all, it could be the first Apple iPhone with a full-screen display without a notch (speculation from our end).

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Alleged Samsung W21 5G bags TENAA and 3C certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy W20 5G foldable phone in China. It arrived as a 5G-ready version of the original Galaxy Fold. It appears that Samsung is now gearing up to launch the Galaxy W21 5G phone in China as the successor of the Galaxy W20 5G. The reason behind it is that the Galaxy W21 5G has received approval from the 3C and TENAA authorities of China.

The Samsung W20 5G’s model number was SM-W2020 and the 3C and TENAA authorities have approved a Samsung device with SM-W2021. While the final name of the SM-W2021 is not known yet, it is speculated that it may go official as Samsung W21 5G.

Samsung W21 5G TENAA listing Currently, the TENAA listing of the SM-W2021 has minimum information on its specs. The images of the device have not appeared yet at TENAA. The listing reveals that the device has 128.2 x 159.2 x 6.2mm dimensions and its main screen measures 6.23 inches. It has a 2090mAh + 2160mAh (rated value) dual-cell battery.

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The Galaxy W21 5G will most likely end up as the Chinese version of the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The typical value of the Z Fold 2’s global variant has a 4,500mAh battery. The rated value of the Chinese model suggests that it could be equipped with a bit smaller battery. However, the dimensions and display size of the device matches with the Galaxy Z Fold 2.

Samsung W21 5G 3C

The 3C certification of the Galaxy W21 5G revealed that it is a 5G-ready product. It also suggested that the device may ship with a 15W charger. In comparison, the Z Fold 2 supports 25W fast charging. The Galaxy W20 5G went official in November last year. Hence, it is likely that the Galaxy W21 5G could be debuting around the same time in China.

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Galaxy A50 becomes the first device to receive October 2020 security patch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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It’s October and every company including Google is yet to update their security bulletin board. But ahead of that, Galaxy A50 becomes the first smartphone to get October 2020 security patch. The update is currently rolling out to SM-A505FN variant of the handset.

Samsung Galaxy A50

The Galaxy A50 was one of the first devices in the new revamped Galaxy A series of budget smartphones. It debuted in early 2019 with One UI based on Android Pie. It was later updated to Android 10-based One UI 2.0.

Just like most Samsung budget handsets, the Galaxy A50 is eligible for quarterly monthly security updates. Surprisingly, although there are plenty of other smartphones under this category, the more than a year old Galaxy 50 happens to receive the October 2020 security patch first.

That said, the update for the SM-A505FN variant of this phone comes with firmware version A505FNXXS5BTI9 and weighs around 123MB in size. As expected, the changelog for this update only mentions “The security of your device has been improved”.

To know the exact changes, we will have to wait until Samsung updates its monthly security bulletin board. Having said that, we expect the other variants of this phone to get this update in the coming days.

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POCO C3 confirmed to arrive with 13MP triple rear cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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POCO is all set to launch the POCO C3 smartphone in India at 12 PM IST on Oct. 6. A microsite for the smartphone is now active on the Flipkart retailer site. The listing got updated today to reveal that the POCO C3 will be arriving with 13-megapixel triple rear cameras.

The new teaser released by the brand shows that the POCO C3 has a square-shaped camera module at the top-left corner of its rear shell. It comprises of 13-megapixel triple cameras, and an LED flash. Apart from the main sensor, it features a macro lens and a depth sensor.

The POCO branding can be seen below the camera module. It remains to be seen whether the final product will carry the branding at the same place. The lower part of the back panel has a textured appeal. Before the Oct. 6 launch, the microsite will be revealing more features of the POCO C3 smartphone.

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Leaked shots of the POCO C3’s retail package had revealed that its 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage has an MRP (Maximum Retail Price) of Rs 10,999 (~$150). It is speculated that the POCO C3 may carry a selling price of Rs 9,999 (~$136). Reports surrounding the POCO C3 suggest that it will debut as a rebadged version of the Redmi 9C that debuted a few months back.

The Redmi 9C has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel, Helio G35 chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery. It has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, and a rear-facing fingerprint sensor.

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Microsoft is developing an x64 Emulator for Windows on ARM

By
Sean
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While the current iterations of Windows support ARM, such systems are known to have limitations as they can’t run 64 bit x86 based applications. But that might soon change as Microsoft is working on developing an emulator for ARM based Windows systems.

At the moment, ARM only supports 32 bit x86 apps and 32 and 64 bit ARM softwares. For those unaware, the ARM is the dominant architecture used in mobile chipsets that power most smartphones and tablets, so one can guess that many developers do not offer support for such chips as the desktop based processors are based on the x86 architecture. Thus, ARM in Windows is a great solution on paper, it is yet to be completely practical, as per a GSMArena report.

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 is a 5G enabled chip for ARM based Windows systems

However, Microsoft is extending its support to the growing platform with an x64 emulator that will allow users to run 64 bit x86 applications on ARM computers. This would immensely boost ARM based systems’ compatibility and productivity as well. The new Windows version will start rolling out soon, with insider testings starting from next month and a stable build expected to arrive sometime in 2021. Additionally, Microsoft has even promised that it will optimize its new Edge browser to work even faster on the ARM based Windows and consumer even lower energy.

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Flipkart launches Smart Upgrade plan for purchasing Samsung phones by paying only 70%

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Flipkart and Samsung have teamed up to introduce the “Smart Upgrade” plan in India. It will be available exclusively for customers who are interested in purchase Samsung phones. The Smart Upgrade plan will let customers buy a new Samsung phone by paying only 70 percent of its price.

The Smart Upgrade Plan will kick off through the Big Billion Days sale that is scheduled to take place soon on Flipkart. Only customers who purchase a new Samsung phone through credit card or cred card EMI can avail this offer.

Flipkart Smart Upgrade

As mentioned above, Samsung phones that are listed for Smart Upgrade can be purchased by paying 70 percent of the price. After using for 12 months, customers will have the option to either pay the remaining amount and own the device or return the phone and upgrade to a new Samsung phone available on Flipkart.

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Flipkart Smart Upgrade

While purchasing the device through the Smart Upgrade plan, buyers need to select credit card or credit card EMI as the payment model on the payment page. The plan benefits will be applied automatically, but it may vary across different products.

Commenting on the new Smart Upgrade Plan, Sandeep Singh Arora, Samsung India Senior Director for Mobile Business said,” As the market leader, Samsung strives to make its tech leading products affordable for consumers. We are excited to partner Flipkart for introducing a fin-tech industry-first ‘Smart Upgrade Plan’ using which consumers can buy a Samsung Galaxy smartphone by paying just 70% of the device price, with the balance 30% paid back to the consumer upfront in the purchase bill as a future buy-back discount for the smartphone. The Flipkart Smart Upgrade Plan, powered by Samsung’s military-grade security tech – ‘Samsung Knox’, will be a revolution among the present affordability programs operating in the Indian smartphone industry.” Sandeep Singh Arora, Senior Director, Mobile Business, Samsung India, stated.

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Samsung targets two million Mini LED TV sales in 2021

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Sean
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While Samsung is known for its expertise with OLED technology, especially on its high end TVs, the company is betting big on another newer display technology as well. The South Korean tech giant has been investing in its Mini LED TVs as of late and is now targetting two million units in Mini LED TV sales in 2021.

Samsung

According to a SamMobile report, a TrendForce analysis has revealed that the company will launch its upcoming QLED TV lineup that will feature Mini LED backlighting technology by next year. The new high end offerings are expected to feature 4K panels and arrive in multiple size variants including 55 inch, 65 inch, 75 inch, and even 85 inch versions. The new Mini LED TVs will offer a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 which is much greater than the 10,000:1 found in the company’s current generation of TVs, which is just another improvement the new display technology offers.

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Samsung’s upcoming series of Mini LED powered QLED TVs is also expected to arrive with various other improvements as well as higher brightness, better HDR, and wider color gamut to name a few. At the moment, Apex, Epistar, FitTech, Macroblock, San’an Optoelectronics, and Saultech are racing to ramp up Mini LED chip production for Samsung, although, these offerings are currently in just the sampling stage.

Samsung

Keep in mind that mini LED does not offer a vastly better image quality than LCD panels, but they are known to be more cost effective, especially when compared to traditional OLEDs. Notably, Apple is expected to soon launch an iPad Pro with a Mini LED based technology later this year and even LG is expected to debut its Mini LED TVs next year as well.

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Huawei downsizes smartphone business workforce in Bangladesh

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Sean
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Huawei is downsizing the workforce of its smartphone business operations in Bangladesh. The company made the announcement earlier this week, stating that over seven of its eight staffers in the division are being laid off.

Huawei

These officials have been directly supervising the smartphone and other device business of the Chinese tech giant in the region from the Bangladesh Headquarters. The sole remaining employee will now coordinate the Huawei device business in the whole country. This process of downsizing and cutting jobs in the region began back in November 2019 when distributor Smart Technologies began leading sales, marketing, and business operations.

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Furthermore, a few executives have been promoted while the others were appointed on contracts. The sales manager of Smart Technologies, Md Anwar Hossain, has declined to comment on the matter when reached out to by bgnews24.com. Although an official from the same firm mentioned that they would still conduct sales, marketing, and business involving smartphones and other products, however, an official from the Chinese brand will coordinate the operation.

Huawei

The official further added that the division’s operations and branding will now be handled directly from Malaysia. Unfortunately, Huawei officials from the country have also declined to comment on the matter. This move also arrives amid the growing pressures from the US, as the company has effectively been banned from using US made technology and software with the recent reinforcements of regulations against the company.

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Realme X7 Pro 5G certified in Thailand; Global release drawing near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last month, Realme announced the Realme X7 5G and Realme X7 Pro smartphones in China. Both phones are only available for purchase in the home market. At the IFA 2020 tech trade show, Realme revealed that it is planning to launch a handful of new devices in the European markets. It also confirmed that the Realme X7 series will be heading to the Europe in Q4 2020. Apart from Europe, the company is likely to bring the Realme X7 series in Asian markets. Recently, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth hinted the arrival of the Realme X7 lineup in India and now the X7 Pro has been spotted receiving certification from Thailand’s NBTC authority.

Realme X7 Pro 5G NBTC certified

The Realme RMX2121 phone with Realme X7 Pro 5G moniker has appeared at the NBTC’s database. The listing has no details on its specs. The Realme X7 Pro 5G phone that launched in China also has the same model number. This indicates that there may not be any change in the specifications on the international model.

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Realme X7 Pro 5G specifications

The Realme X7 Pro 5G has a 6.55-inch S-AMOLED screen with a punch-hole design. It supports a full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Realme UI based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the smartphone.

Realme X7 Pro

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset powers the device with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. It is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

The X7 Pro has a 32-megapixel front-facing snapper. The backside of the phone has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. The phone is also equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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