HUAWEI nova8 series & HUAWEI Mate X2 certified by TENAA

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Sep 24, 2020

HP has just launched its latest range of AIO PCs in India. This boosts its existing AIO portfolio and brings the new AIO 24 and Pavilion AIO 27 into the PC market.

According to Vickram Bedi, HP Senior Director, “Consumers today are now looking for devices that can perform multiple roles – something that can handle office tasks with ease, be comfortable for a child to learn, or turn into a device for binge watching movies on the weekend. With big screens and ergonomic controls, the new HP All in One PCs are the perfect tools for a family. We have designed the devices to offer users maximum functionality while keeping their footprint to a minimum, along with several upgrade options.”

HP AIO 24

The HP AIO 24 is a slim form factor AIO PC that aims to deliver a full desktop level experience despite its size. It boasts notable specs like Intel 10th Gen i5 processors that are paired with NVIDIA‘s MX330 mobile graphics. The company is aiming this product for professionals like those that handle heavy work like editing with it also being capable of some light gaming.

HP has even mentioned that it has offered a simple three step method for the removal of the panel on the AIO 24. It even sports a WideVision Full-HD IR Pop-Up privacy camera that has a wide field of view of 88 degrees. The new PC is priced at 64,999 INR (roughly 880 US Dollars) for the base models.

HP Pavilion AIO 27

The Pavilion AIO 27 is the more high end product between the two new launches. Its display is surrounded by a micro-edge display on three sides with a pop-up IR wide-vision privacy camera as well that pairs with a quad microphone on top. Similar to the AIO 24, it also offers a 65W desktop grade processor, namely the Intel 10th Gen i7 chip in a thin and light all in one form factor.

The Intel CPU is paired with either a mobile MX series graphics or a full sized dedicated discrete GeForce GTX GPU. This makes the machine more capable in terms of editing, and even gaming. Its display has an 86.2 percent screen to body ratio and it even supports touch gestures, which adds on to its productivity related capabilities. Furthermore, it boasts dual 46mm 5W Bang & Olufsen speakers as well and arrives with a wireless Qi certified charging pad at its base that works with both Android and iOS devices. The new AIO PC starts from 99,999 INR (roughly 1,354 US Dollars) for its base model.

Vivo V20 SE with 6.44-inch display, 32MP selfie camera, 48MP triple cameras, and 33W charging launched

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Sep 24, 2020

Earlier this week, Vivo announced the Vivo V20 and Vivo V20 Pro smartphones in Thailand. Today, the Chinese manufacturer unveiled the Vivo V20 SE handset in Malaysia. Some of the major highlights of the V20 SE include 48-megapixel triple cameras, a 32-megapixel front camera, and support for fast charging.

Vivo V20 SE specifications and features

The Vivo V20 SE smartphone measures 161 x 7.48 x 7.83mm and it weighs 171 grams. The device flaunts a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. The HDR10 compliant screen supports 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate. Also, the display is embedded with an optical fingerprint scanner and it comes with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The handset offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90.12 percent.

The Snapdragon 665 is present under the hood of the Vivo V20 SE along with 8 GB of LPPDR4x RAM. The phone is equipped with a native storage of 128 GB and it offers a dedicated storage slot for adding a microSD card. The Android 10 OS overlaid with the latest FunTouchOS 11 comes preinstalled on the Vivo V20 SE.

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The Vivo V20 SE has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture that offers features like super night selfie, AI face beauty, Pose Master, Softlight Band, and more. The rear side of the phone features a vertical triple camera system that comprises of a 48-megapixel primary shooter with f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2-megapixel bokeh lens with f/2.4 aperture. The Vivo V20 SE supports up to 30fps 4K video recording.

The Vivo V20 SE is driven by a 4,100mAh battery that supports 33W FlashCharge technology. The smartphone comes with other features like dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Vivo V20 SE pricing and availability

The Vivo V20 SE comes in two colors such as Oxygen Blue and Gravity Black in Malaysia. The handset is listed with a price tag of RM 1,199 (~$288) at Lazada Malaysia.

Smartisan to launch smartphone with a 108MP sensor, Sample shots revealed

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Sep 24, 2020

Smartisan, the Chinese smartphone maker, is apparently working on a new smartphone, which will feature a large 108 megapixel primary sensor. A company official even shared sample shots from this smartphone on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website.

Previously, Zhu Haizhou, Product Manager of Smartisan, took to the Chinese social media platform to confirm the existence of a smartphone with a white rear panel. Now, the senior official shared another post online, this time showcasing the photographic prowess of the upcoming handset. It is also likely that the smartphone with the white rear panel and the device which features the 108 megapixels are the one and the same. Although, this is still speculation so take it with a pinch of salt.

Looking at the images shared, we can observe that the color reproduction of the images taken is quite natural with plenty of details being retained in close up shots. Furthermore, the senior official also noted that the blur wasn’t artificially induced through software, rather, it is a true blur that is made possible with a large aperture of the sensor. The resolution images of the sample shots are 5792 x 4344px, which translates to about 25 megapixels.

In other words, the camera is utilizing some form of quad binning with a separate 100 megapixels shooting mode that will allow users to completely utilize their device’s sensor. Unfortunately, finer details regarding the upcoming smartphone or even its name and specifications are currently unknown. However, with the recent teasers and sample shots being revealed, an announcement from the company shouldn’t be too far off, so stay tuned for more updates that are expected to arrive by October.

BOE seeks to surpass Samsung in OLED by 2024

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Sep 24, 2020

BOE, a known Chinese electronics giant and display maker, recently stated that it is seeking to secure 40 percent of the market share for flexible organic light emitting diode (OLED) panels by 2024.

The company revealed its plans at a local display event in the Sichuan Province and also said that it currently holds about 20.3 percent of the flexible OLED panel market share this year. The total estimated value of the flexible OLED panel market is said to be around 49.7 billion US Dollars, according to BOE, and the company wants to further grow in this area, as per TheElec report.

BOE mentioned that a third of the world’s entire output for these bendable OLED panels will be from its factories in Sichuan and Chongqing within the next three to five years. While the company didn’t explicitly state that it wishes to surpass the Samsung, the South Korean tech giant is also one of the major players in this market, and aiming for a 40 percent market share implies competition for such a dominance in the market.

At the moment, BOE is capable of manufacturing about 144,000 substrates for its display panels each month, when all three production lines are operating. The company even plans to produce over 40 million flexible OLEDs by the end of this year, which is about a fourth of what Samsung aims at producing by 2020 end. BOE is also facing issues with its orders from Huawei, which declined in recent times. Although, Apple might be a potential customer for the display maker in 2021 if it manages to get approval during its review.

Samsung to launch more flagship Galaxy Fan Edition smartphones

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Sep 24, 2020

Back in 2017, Samsung launched its very first Fan Edition of a flagship smartphone, which was essentially a relaunch of its infamous Galaxy Note 7. This was thought to be a unique case but just recently the company launched the Galaxy S20 FE. Now, it seems that the South Korean tech giant will be launching Fan Editions for other Galaxy flagships as well.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE — Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition

According to an XDADevelopers report, Samsung is considering to drop the Lite variants altogether and offer Fan Edition. These variants will offer flagship grade smartphones at relatively affordable prices, which is where the Lite variants were positioned. In other words, existing flagships series like the Galaxy Note 20 Fan Edition might be launched sometime in the near future.

In its recent Galaxy Unpacked event, the company confirmed this news where Clare Hunter, Global Strategy at Samsung Electronics said that “As a tribute to our Galaxy fans, we’re setting a new standard of making uncompromising flagship innovations accessible to as many people as possible. And we’ll continue to launch Fan Editions of our flagship devices in the years to come.”

A wider implication of this statement is that Fan Editions will be a lot more common and will follow flagship launches every year from 2020 onwards. These iterations would better cater to a larger audience with their pricing. At the moment, the Galaxy Note 20 is the company’s current flagship, so we can expect an FE edition to arrive in the months that lead up to the next flagship launch, with top notch specs like the Snapdragon 865 SoC or an Exynos 990 chipset.

Lenovo HE05 Neckband Bluetooth Headset available for 29 yuan ($4) in China

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Sep 24, 2020

Lenovo HE05 Bluetooth Headsets, which are priced at 69 yuan (~$10) in China, are currently available at a discount of 40 yuan (~$6) which brings down the actual cost of the product to just 29 yuan (~$4) using a coupon. The wireless earphones are being offered in three color options — Red, Black, and White.

The earphones are lightweight and are made up of skin-friendly material, claims the company. Further, they are sweatproof and waterproof with IPX5 ratings, making it an idea to wear during workout orany sport-related activity.

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Internally, it comes with a dual-unit acoustic structure and has 10mm driver. The company is offering three different size of earbuds — Small, Medium, and Large, ensuring proper fit for any user. When not in use, the earplugs gets magnetically attached to each other.

Providing wireless connectivity support on the earphones is Bluetooth 5.0 which consumes less power and offers more stable connections. The company has also claimed that it offers eight hours of battery life on a single charge. The company also claims 120 hours of stand-by time and adds that it takes on 2.5 hours to get fully charged.

To get a coupon for purchasing the Lenovo HE05 Neckband Bluetooth Headsets, click here.

8848 M6 Private Customized Dragon Limited Edition Luxury Smartphone launches for a whopping $4400

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Sep 24, 2020

8848, the Chinese luxury smartphone brand, has just launched a new and very expensive version of its existing M6 Luxury smartphone. The 8848 M6 Private Customized Dragon Limited Edition is the company’s latest ultra premium grade flagship that is being offered from a starting price of 4,400 US Dollars.

Design

The design of the newly launched luxury handset is probably its most striking aspect. Just from the first look, one can tell that the smartphone is built with premium materials that are expensive. The 8848 M6 Private Customized Dragon Limited Edition is essentially the 8848 Titanium M6 that went on sale earlier this year, with an identical form factor. However, what sets the device apart is the level of detail in the design that can be seen on the rear. The company has called on experts to design its unique rear panel that resembles more of an art piece than just an attractive rear panel.

Specifications

Under the hood, A Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC runs the device, which sports a 6.01 inch AMOLED display. It supports dual mode 5G SA/NSA and has a 64 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear and a 16 megapixel dual cameras on the front. The device is powered by a 4,380mAh battery and can be fast charged by up to 27W when wired and up to 10W wirelessly. The M6 Private Customized Dragon Limited Edition also runs Android 10 out of the box.

Price

The device arrives in multiple variants that feature different, materials, configuration, and even cost. This includes:

The Vermilion Cowhide or Azurite Leather is the first variant that arrives with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. This version sports designs made from a titanium alloy that is gold plated and also features natural diamond and yellow sapphire synthetic ruby. It is priced at 29,999 Yuan (roughly $4,400).
The Blue Dragon Lizard Skin variant is more expensive than the previous one, with a price tag of 35,999 Yuan (roughly $5274). It also features the same design and is built with the gold plated titanium alloy and precious stones as well. However, it offers a larger 1 TB worth of storage.
The Basalt Crocodile Leather version is the last and most expensive variant of the series with 12GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. It is priced at 44,999 Yuan (roughly $6600) and is by far one of the most expensive smartphones from the company.

Large screen-size tablets in demand for the first time, claims Strategy Analytics

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Sep 24, 2020

Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, many people are spending the majority of their time staying inside the house. This has led to a rise in demand for consumer electronics, especially laptops and tablets.

Now, the latest report from Strategy Analytics claims that the global sales rate for the tablets is expected to increase by 1 percent year-on-year to 160.8 million units this year. It adds that people are buying tablets at the fastest rate in six years.

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The report sheds light on the fact that people are buying tablets with a larger display, the majority of which measure larger than 10-inch. There’s also a demand for 2-in-1 models such as Galaxy Tab S7, Surface Pro 7, among others.

Thanks to the high demand, detachable tablet shipments have more than doubled from 17 percent tablet share in 2017 to 40 percent this year. As per the report, tablet sales are likely to remain plateaued over the coming years, the trend towards devices which compete more seriously as notebook PC alternatives is likely to continue.

Recently, a report from Strategy Analytics had revealed that notebook devices registered a 27 percent year-on-year growth in the second quarter of this year. Two leading companies in this segment — Lenovo and HP controlled almost 50 percent of the market share in Q2 2020. Lenovo accounted for 25 percent of the share, taking the pole position, while HP managed to grab a 24.8 percent market share in the second quarter.

OPPO TV officially confirmed to launch in October

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 24, 2020

OPPO will be the next popular smartphone maker to enter the smart TV market in October. The company has officially announced it earlier today at the OPPO Developer Conference (ODC) 2020 at which it unveiled ColorOS 11 and OPPO Watch ECG Edition for China. Anyway, this is not the first time we are hearing about the company to launch televisions.

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO expressed its plans to build an ecosystem at the OPPO INNO Day conference held in December 2019. In the very same month, a rumor claimed the company to soon launch smart TVs.

Almost six months later, a day after the launch of Reno4 series in China, the company intentionally teased the arrival of its televisions in a picture with an outline of a TV. Then, earlier this month, the upcoming OPPO TVs and their remote controls received 3C and Bluetooth SIG certifications respectively,

According to those certifications, the OPPO smart TVs will be manufactured by TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Co. Ltd, the parent company of AOC, Envision and Philips TV business.

They will come in two sizes – 55-inch & 65-inch with ten model numbers each. Whereas, their remote controls will bear the model numbers – RC-001D and BRC-004A respectively.

Having said that, the specifications of these televisions are still a mystery. But now, as OPPO has confirmed to launch them in October, we can expect the company to tease their features in the coming days.

Amazfit smartwatches will now be available in US Walmart stores

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Sep 24, 2020

Earlier this week, Amazfit had announced that a couple of its smartwatches will be debuting at Walmart stores in the US. These smartwatches combine sports functionality and health related features and will be available through up to 2,870 locations across North America.

According to Mike Yeung, Huami chief operating officer, “Offering our assortment at Walmart is the perfect opportunity to expand our market share in North America and reach a large number of consumers who want advanced intelligence, quality craftsmanship, and great value. Amazfit smartwatches lead the industry in battery life, proprietary biometric sensors, and advanced algorithms. These competitively priced smartwatches are ideally suited to Walmart shoppers and we expect them to fly off the shelf.”

While the brand and its wearables had been available in the US, it is only now finally being sold through a national retailer, as per a BusinessWire report. The move from Amazfit arrives to expand its market in the region with its line of smartwatches that have dedicated features related to both sports/activities and health management. In other words, it would be a worthwhile offering for fitness band users and health conscious consumers as well. This would also be further supported by the reasonable pricing at which the company offers its products.

Walmart will now be debuting two Amazfit smartwatches, which includes the Amazfit Bip S and GTS. The former will be available in Onyx Black and Warm Pink while the latter will be available in either Gold or Black variants. The lightweight Bip S will be available across 2,870 Walmart stores in the US while the stylish GTS will be available in 2,553 Walmart stores. The company will continue to collaborate with national and regional chains across the nation to expand its brand and its online presence in the market as well.

TikTok asks judge to block U.S. from banning new app downloads

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Sep 24, 2020

After a judge blocked the Trump administrator’s ban on WeChat, now TikTok is also asking a U.S. judge to block order that would require Apple App Store and Google Play Store to remove the TikTok application for new downloads.

The ban on new downloads for WeChat and TikTok was set to take effect from 20th September but TikTok was given another week because of the “recent positive developments” where the company was in talks with Oracle for a deal.

The United States government is citing national security risk as a reason for banning Chinese apps but TikTok has said that the restrictions “were not motivated by a genuine national security concern, but rather by political considerations relating to the upcoming general election.”

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In order to avoid getting banned in the United States, ByteDance has agreed to set up a new entity called TikTok Global with 80 percent of the stake. The remaining stake will be acquired by Oracle and Walmart.

While Oracle will take 12.5 percent stake, Walmart will be taking a 7.5 percent stake as well as a seat on the board. Donald Trump has already approved the deal but it remains to be seen if the Chinese government has any say related to this development.

Recently, U.S. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler blocked the ban on WeChat just as the restrictions were about to go into effect. She also ruled to temporarily halt ban on transactions for the application in the United States.

Royole FlexPai 2 gets over 150,000 reservations on JD.com in China

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Sep 24, 2020

Royole had just launched the FlexPai 2 earlier this week, which arrives as the successor to the world’s first foldable smartphone. It launched more than a year after the original with top notch specs and even went on pre orders on JD.com (JingDong). However, just a while after the listing went live, the FlexPai 2 had already received over 150,000 reservations on the Chinese e-commerce platform.

Royole FlexPai 2 3rd Generation Cicada Wing Display 180-degree Stepless 3S Hinge — Royole FlexPai 2 – 3rd Generation Cicada Wing Display with 180° Stepless 3S Hinge

For those unaware, the Royole FlexPai 2 is a foldable smartphone that is priced at just 9988 Yuan (roughly 1463 US Dollars), which is quite affordable for a handset with a flexible display and such specs. While almost 1,500 US Dollars is by no means a small amount, it is still about 40 percent cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 that costs 16,999 yuan (roughly 2,505 US Dollars). So, the device is clearly priced very competitively in order to capture a wider audience.

This pricing has seemingly worked as well, considering it has seen over 150,000 reservations in under a day into its launch. According to an official Royole announcement, the first hour after the launch, 50,000 bookings were already made for the FlexPai 2 on JD.com and by 2 pm in China on the 23rd, this number crossed 150,000. So it may seem like even before the actual launch of the device, the company has already sold out its latest flagship.

Talking about the specs of the FlexPai 2, it features the 3rd Gen Cicada wings flexible OLED panel with Stepless 3S Hinge for its 7.8 inch display. Under the hood, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC runs the device with 8/12GB of RAM and 256/512GB of internal storage. The handset supports 5G networking and can rival the likes of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Huawei Mate Xs, but at a lower price tag.

OPPO Watch ECG edition launched in China for 2,499 Yuan (~$366)

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Sep 24, 2020

In March, OPPO announced the OPPO Watch as its first smartwatch. The elegant wearable went official in 46mm and 41mm variants. The 46mm model came in aluminum and stainless-steel options. Today, the Chinese manufacturer announced the OPPO Watch ECG edition at the OPPO Developers Conference (ODC). The OPPO Watch ECG edition is a variant of the 46mm stainless steel model that is capable of taking an electrocardiogram (ECG) reading.

OPPO Watch ECG edition specifications and features

The OPPO Watch ECG edition measures 46 x 39 x 11.35mm and it has a 316L stainless steel chassis and ceramic / sapphire back. The smartwatch features a fluoro rubber strap. The device weighs 45.5 grams without the strap. The right edge of the device is flanked with navigation and function keys.

The smartwatch flaunts a flexible AMOLED display of 1.91 inches that offers 402 x 476 pixels resolution, 326ppi pixel density, and 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut. It has a 430mAh battery, which charges to full capacity in just 15 minutes by using the Watch VOOC Flash Charge technology. In Smart Mode, it can last for 40 hours and for up to 21 days in Low Power mode.

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Coming to the main feature of the OPPO Watch ECG edition, it supports professional electrocardiogram tracking. The company claims that the ECG detection on the smartwatch offers medical-grade measurement accuracy. Also, the device is capable of providing real-time ECG reading just by tapping on the watch. The ECG tracking allows the OPPO Watch ECG edition to find out common heart abnormalities such as atrial fibrillation, premature heartbeats, and supraventricular tachycardia.

The OPPO Watch ECG edition also offers round the clock heart rate monitoring. It can not only monitor heart rate in real-time but also vibrate when it detects an abnormal reading. The OPPO Watch ECG edition when connected to the mobile health app, it can recommend a tailored health improvement plan. The OPPO Watch ECG edition supports e-SIM, which allows users to make calls independently without a smartphone.

The OPPO Watch ECG edition is powered by the Snapdragon 2500 chipset and Apollo 3 low-power chip. It has 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of native storage. The device runs on the ColorOS Watch edition that allows it to pair with Android 6.0 and above devices. The OS tags along with the Breeno voice assistant. The Watch ECG supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 LE connectivity and it comes with built-in GPS. It offers a 5ATM water-resistance.

OPPO Watch ECG edition pricing and availability

The OPPO Watch ECG edition is now up for pre-sales across major retailer platforms in China. It carries a price tag of 2,499 Yuan (~$366).

Redmi smartwatch clears MIIT certification; could launch in October

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 24, 2020

Last year, Xiaomi launched its first-ever smartwatch called Mi Watch in its home country China. A few weeks later, the company unveiled a cheaper and circular version of this wearable called Mi Watch Color. Now, almost a year later, the firm’s sub-brand is all set to debut its smartwatch as it now gets certified by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

Ever since Redmi became an independent brand, it has been launching a wide variety of products apart from smartphones. However, it has only released a single wearable in the form of Redmi Band (aka Redmi Smart Band & Mi Band 4C).

That said, there have been rumors for a Redmi-branded smartwatch for a very long time. This upcoming wearable going by the model number REDMIWT01 has now cleared MIIT certification in China, as per a screenshot shared by well-known leakster Digital Chat Sation on Weibo.

The tipster says that this smartwatch will be launching in October with great battery life. Hence, we don’t expect it to run Android Wear operating system as it is not known for good battery performance.

We believe that this forthcoming Redmi smartwatch will run a proprietary OS as found in the Mi Watch Color. Other than the model number and battery life, nothing else is known about this mysterious wearable.

Having said that, Xiaomi is yet to debut its smartwatches in international markets. The Mi Watch Color is expected to launch as Mi Watch Revolve in India on September 29.

Realme UI 2.0 confirmed to launch with a new smartphone in October

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Sep 24, 2020

During the launch of the Realme Narzo 20 series smartphones in India, the company had unveiled the Realme UI 2.0, which is a tweaked version of the OPPO ColorOS 11. Now, we have got more information about the custom user interface.

Xu Qi, President of Global Marketing at Realme, has now shared a new poster on Weibo, confirming that the Realme 2.0 will launch in October this year. The company says that the new UI aims to offer a seamless and smooth play experience.

It has also been confirmed that the company will launch a new smartphone next month along with the new Realme UI 2.0. Realme seems all prepared for this given that the company says that it has enough stock to meet th demand. While not yet confirmed, rumors indicate that a Realme Q series smartphone could get launched.

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As for the Realme UI 2.0, along with offering new features and functions, the user interface is also focused on improving the security aspects as well as offering more features related to creative customizations to users.

Realme has opened registrations for early adopters of this new interface but it is currently limited to users of Realme X50 Pro 5G smartphone in China. The company will choose a few participants from all the applicants to test the upcoming Realme UI 2.0.

The company has said that “Early Access” (closed beta) for the Realme X50 Pro 5G will be available starting September 24, followed by “Open Beta” in October-end and “Stable Release” by the end of November.

TSMC warns of price rise due to US-China trade war

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Sep 24, 2020

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s largest contract manufacturer of smartphone chipsets, has said that the on-going US-China trade war where both countries are trying to deleverage each other, will drive up costs and limit flow of ideas.

Mark Liu, Chairman of TSMC, said that over the last four decades the industry had benefited from the free global flow of information. He added that “in the future the climate may change. The information flow may not be that free. Tariffs may be erected. So we have to prepare for that.”

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After putting Huawei on Entity List last year, the Trump administration has been imposing new sanctions on the company. In the latest sanction, the United States has banned the supply of important components to Huawei and other Chinese firms citing national security.

On the other hand, China is trying to nurture companies to take on the established player in the business. The country is also working on being self-reliant from U.S. suppliers and be independent enough to not get affected by the United States.

TSMC was forced to stop taking new orders from Huawei for its Kirin chipsets because of the new sanctions imposed on the Chinese giant. The Taiwanese company had stopped taking new orders of Huawei from May and has stopped shipping them from this month.

OnePlus 8T’s 65W Warp Charge support likely revealed in new teasers

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Sep 24, 2020

OnePlus will be launching the OnePlus 8T flagship phone on Oct. 14. Ahead of the unveiling event, the Chinese firm is busy revealing some of the key features of the smartphone. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau recently shared the details of the OnePlus 8T’s display. Rumors have it that the OnePlus 8T will be sporting company’s fastest charging technology and this seems to be seemingly confirmed in new teasers released by the company.

The official landing page of the OnePlus 8T shows a graphical representation of two batteries getting charged simultaneously. A “Check it Out” button comes up next, which when clicked shows an AR look of the phone’s innards including the dual batteries. It is recommended to view the landing page on a mobile device to see the AR in action.

It appears that the OnePlus 8T will offer a similar dual-cell battery setup found on the OPPO Find X2 series that feature a pair of 2,130mAh cells. OPPO’s 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging technology charges both cells simultaneously. Hence, the Find X2 or Find X2 Pro can charge completely in around 38 minutes.

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So far, recent flagships by OnePlus offer 30T Warp Charge technology. The inclusion of a dual-cell setup in the OnePlus 8T suggests that it may arrive with faster charging capabilities. While OnePlus hasn’t mentioned it explicitly, it appears that the OnePlus 8T will be the company’s first smartphone to arrive with 65W or 65T Warp Charge technology.

As far as the rest of the specs of the OnePlus 8T are concerned, it is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED 120Hz Full HD+ display with a punch-hole design, a 4,500mAh battery, and the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. It may come with other specs like a 16-megapixel front camera, a 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + -megapixel (monochrome) quad-camera system, and Android 11 OSv. It may sell in Aquamarine Green and Lunar Silver color options.

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Redmi Smart TV A50 now on reservation in China for 1599 yuan (~$234)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 24, 2020

In May this year during the Redmi 10X series launch event, Redmi equally unveiled the Redmi Smart TV X series. The company recently disclosed that it will be following that TV series launch with a new series known as Redmi Smart TV A series. One of he models in the series is the Smart TV A55 and it is already on reservation in China.

In a related development, the Redmi Smart TV A50 has officially listed on Jingdong (JD.com) for reservations. The TV will go on sale on September 30 and will be sold for 1599 yuan (~$234).

The Redmi Smart TV A50 packs a 50-inch screen with 4K resolution of 3840×2160 pixel. The display also supports HDR and eye protection mode. It is equipped with high-power dual speakers and supports DTS decoding.

In terms of the hardware, the Redmi Smart TV A50 is equipped with a quad-core A53 processor backed by 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of flash memory. For interface, there is an HDMI interface, USB port, network cable interface, AV interface, S/PDIF interface, and more.

It is running the MIUI operating system based on Android which can also be used to control smart home devices through voice commands. The company has also introduced a new Minimalist Mode so that elders can easily navigate through the interface.

Vivo Y12s Google Play Console listing appears, Launch could be near

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