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

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Jeet
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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.

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

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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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)

By
Jed John Ikoba
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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.Redmi Smart TV A50

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.Redmi Smart TV A50

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.Redmi Smart TV A50

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.

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

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo is working on a new mid-range phone named Vivo Y12s (model number V2026). The handset has bagged multiple certifications in the recent past and now it has appeared with key specs at the Google Play Console. These findings suggest that the Vivo Y12s will go official soon.

The Vivo Y12s has been certified by various authorities like Indonesia’s TKDN, Russia’s Eurasian Economic Commission, and China’s China Quality Certification. The other Indonesia Sertifikasi platform confirmed that the V2026 model number is associated with the Vivo Y12s smartphone. The Google Play Console listing of the device has revealed that it is powered by MediaTek MT6765 i.e. the Helio P35 chipset and 3 GB of RAM.

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The image of the phone in the listing reveals that it has a waterdrop notch display. The screen offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a pixel density of 300ppi. The smartphone is preinstalled with Android 10 OS. Also, the CQC listing of the smartphone had revealed that it will arrive with support for 10W charging. The other specs of the smartphone are currently under wraps.

The Vivo Y12s appears to be a new variant of the Vivo Y12 smartphone that debuted a few months in India with a price tag of Rs 12,490 (~$169). The smartphone is equipped with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen that offers 720 x 1544 pixels HD+ resolution and it is powered by Helio P22 chipset and up to 4 GB of RAM. The phone offers users with up to 64 GB of storage and a microSD card slot. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel and a 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera system. The smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery. It comes in Aqua Blue and Burgundy Red color options.

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LG K62 and K52 unveiled packing 6.6 inches display panels and 48MP quad cameras

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Just a few days after the K42 was launched in the Dominican Republic, LG has unveiled two new models under its affordable K-series. The models include the LG K52 andK62, both packing a huge 6.6-inch display each, quad cameras and 4,000 mAh batteries. Let’s take a quick look at their specifications.LG K62

LG K62

The LG K62 adopts a 6.6-inch LCD screen with an FHD+ resolution of 1080p+ and 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a hole-punch design at the front which houses the selfie camera which is an exclusive 28MP sensor.

At the rear aspect, there is a 48MP main camera which is capable of starting a YouTube Live stream straight from the camera app. The  other sensors which make up the Quad camera setup at the rear of the K62 include a 5MP ultra-wide shooter with 115° field of view, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor.

The phone is powered by an unnamed chipset (2.3 GHz octa-core CPU) paired with 4GB of RAM. There is 128 GB storage onboard which is expandable via the microSD card. Providing the interface is the Android 10 OS. You also get a dedicated Google Assistant button on its side.The phone also packs a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Further the new K-series trio passed eight categories of MIL-STD-810G testing: high/low temperature, temperature shock, vibration, shock and humidity.

Like the other two, the K62 has a 4,000 mAh battery that is charged over USB-C (the port has USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectivity).LG K52

LG K52

Although the K52 is almost similar to the K62, the phone has a few differences from the K6. One of the differences is that the K52 packs a smaller 13MP selfie camera.

Further, the phone is available in 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is also expandable via microSD slot.

Both the K52 and K62 have a fingerprint-resistant matte finish on the back. The K52 will be available in White, Red and Blue.

The prices of the models are yet to be announced. However, the K62, K52 and K42 will all be sold in Europe starting in October. LG says it will also introduce the model to “key markets” in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

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Samsung Galaxy F41 launch date is October 8

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Yesterday, a microsite for the new Galaxy F-series went live on the Flipkart retailer site in India. While it is speculated that the first F-series smartphone will be called Samsung Galaxy F41, the microsite did not have any information on its name or specifications. The retailer has now updated the microsite to confirm that Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy F41 smartphone on Oct. 8.

The microsite states that the Galaxy F41 will go official at 5:30 PM IST on Oct. 8 in India. It has an image of the phone that showcases its front and rear design. The handset is equipped with an S-AMOLED display panel that sports an Infinity-U notch design.

Samsung Galaxy F41 poster

The device is packed with a 6,000mAh battery. The rear side of the smartphone features a fingerprint scanner and a rectangle-shaped camera housing. The phone features three rear cameras and an LED flash.

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Past reports have revealed that the Galaxy F41 will borrow its specs from the Galaxy M31 handset that debuted earlier this year. Hence, the Galaxy F41 is rumored to be equipped with a 6.4-inch FHD+ display and Exynos 9611 chipset. The phone may ship with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of internal storage.

It may feature a 32-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel triple camera system. The phone may arrive in black, blue, and green color variants. Since the unveil event is around two weeks away, the Flipkart listing is expected to get updated with some more features of the phone in the coming days.

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Leak reveals Nova 8 and Nova 8 Pro chipsets and price tags

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Habeeb Onawole
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Huawei is expected to announce the Nova 8 series next quarter, specifically by the end of the year according to a leak from early this month. The same source revealed the chipset and price of one of the models, the Nova 8 SE. He has now disclosed the chipsets and price tags of the other two models in the series which will launch as the Nova 8 and Nova 8 Pro.

According to the post made on Weibo, the leaker, Really Asen Jun, revealed that the Huawei Nova 8 will be powered by the Dimensity 820 processor. The post reveals that the chipset is currently exclusive to Redmi but the exclusivity period ends in December. Other details of the Nova 8 mentioned include a 90Hz OLED display that will be supplied by Visionox or Tianma and a starting price of ¥3299 (~$484).

Nova 8 and Nova 8 Pro specs

For the Nova 8 Pro, the phone is said to be powered by the Dimensity 1000+. It will also have an OLED display but with a 120Hz refresh rate. The supplier for the display will be either Visionox or Tianma. With respect to price, the Nova 8 Pro will have a starting price of ¥3999 (~$587).

It is no surprise that Huawei’s upcoming Nova 8 phones are powered by MediaTek processors, unlike their predecessors that are powered by Kirin chipsets. The US ban has stifled Huawei’s HiSilicon chip business.

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Royole FlexPai 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Huawei Mate Xs: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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Royole just launched the successor of the world’s first foldable phone: FlexPai 2. This year, Royole did not beat Samsung by launching its foldable before the Korean giant, but it launched the most affordable foldable phone of the year which can turn into a tablet. That is why we think it is very interesting to compare it with the other last-gen foldable phones. A lot of people are saying that the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 does not have any rival: is it true? Let’s discover it together in this comparison between Galaxy Z Fold 2, Royole FlexPai 2, and Huawei Mate Xs.

 

Royole FlexPai 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Huawei Mate Xs

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Huawei Mate Xs Royole FlexPai 2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm unfolded, 159.2 x 68 x 16.8 mm, 282 g 161.3 x 146.2 x 5.4 mm unfolded, 161.3 x 78.5 x 11 mm folded, 300 g 186.2×133.8×6.5 mm, 340 g
DISPLAY  7.6 inches, 1768 x 2208p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X
External display 6.23 inches, 816 x 2260 pixels, Super AMOLED		 Unfolded: 8 inches, 2200 x 2480p (Quad HD+),  OLED
Folded: 6.6 inches, 1148 x 2480p (Full HD+),  OLED		 7.8 inches, 1920 x 1440p (Quad HD+),  AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, octa-core 3.1 GHz Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, octa-core 2.86 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB  8 GB RAM, 512 GB – Nano Memory card slot 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 10, One UI Android 10, EMUI Android 10, waterOS 2.0
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA  Triple 12 + 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.2
Single 10 MP, f/2.2 and 10 MP f/2.2		 Quad 40 + 8 + 16 MP + TOF 3D, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.2 Quad 16 + 8 + 64 + 32 MP MP f/1.9
BATTERY  4500 mAh, fast charging 25W and fast wireless charging 15W 4500 mAh, fast charging with SuperCharge 55W 4450 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES reverse wireless charging, eSIM, 5G Hybrid Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a different form factor from Royole FlexPai 2 and Huawei Mate Xs. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a foldable display placed internally, while in the external part of the phone there is a classic smartphone-like display. The Huawei Mate Xs and the Royole FlexPai 2 have foldable displays placed externally which can split into two different external displays (one on the front and one on the back) while the smartphone is folded.

 

Display

The best display in terms of image quality belongs to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: despite being a plastic OLED panel, the handset has the HDR10+ certification and a 120 Hz refresh rate, which you do not get on Royole FlexPai 2 and Huawei Mate Xs. But when the smartphone is folded, you will have to use an HD+ screen with a standard refresh rate. On the other hand, you get two external displays with Huawei Mate Xs and Royole FlexPai 2 by folding the main foldable display, but the image quality is inferior.

 

Hardware/Software

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a superior phone even when it comes to the hardware department. It packs a stronger Snapdragon 865+ chipset paired with 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The silver medal goes to the FlexPai 2 by Royole which is fueled by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. Huawei Mate Xs is weaker with its Kirin 990 5G chipset and just 8 GB of RAM. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has the best software and Samsung guarantees longer software support (3 years). Unfortunately, Huawei Mate Xs lacks Google Mobile Services, so you do not get Google apps out of the box, replaced by Huawei Mobile Services.

 

Camera

The Huawei Mate Xs has the most advanced camera setup, including a 40 MP main sensor, an 8 MP telephoto sensor with OIS and 3x optical zoom, a 16 MP ultrawide lens, and a TOF 3D sensor. But you should not underestimate Royole FlexPai 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: they are still great camera phones. Unfortunately, we still can not give you a definitive verdict about the camera performance of these three devices because Royole FlexPai 2 just went official and there was no time to test its camera capabilities.

 

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Huawei Mate Xs, and Royole FlexPai 2 have similar battery capacities and similar components, so the differences between battery life will be marginal. The Huawei Mate Xs support way faster charging, but it lacks wireless charging, while you get wireless charging and reverse charging on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.

 

Price

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is priced at about €2000/$2350 globally, Huawei Mate Xs costs €2600/$3000, and Royole FlexPai costs less than €1300/$1500 in China (still not available globally). At the end of the day, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 wins the comparison because of its better display, more advanced hardware department, and reverse/wireless charging capabilities. But not everyone might like its form factor.

 

 

 

Royole FlexPai 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Huawei Mate Xs: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate Xs

PROS

  • External foldable display
  • Great cameras
  • Wide display
  • Very fast charging

CONS

  • No GMS

 

Royole FlexPai 2

PROS

  • External foldable display
  • Good price
  • Nice cameras
  • Useful external display
  • Up to 12/512 GB

CONS

  • Not a mainstream manufacturer

 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

PROS

  • Best hardware
  • Multiple displays
  • Wireless charging
  • More cameras

CONS

  • Internal foldable display

Exynos 2100-powered Galaxy S21 Plus scores high on Geekbench

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Habeeb Onawole
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After the Exynos 990 should come the Exynos 1000, right? Doesn’t appear that will be the case as a Geekbench listing of a phone believed to be the Galaxy S21 Plus has revealed that the next flagship Exynos processor will be called the Exynos 2100.

Galaxy S21 Exynos 2100

The device was benchmarked today as the “samsung SM-G996B” and the benchmark result, in addition to its source code, has revealed details of the phone and chipset.

The Galaxy S21 Plus runs Android 11 and the information for the motherboard is listed as “exynos2100”. The chipset has a base frequency of 2.21GHz and the phone has 8GB of RAM. The benchmark scores are 1040 and 3107 points for single-core and multi-core respectively.

Exynos 2100 source code
Exynos 2100 source code; Image source: dealntech.com

The info gotten from the source code shows the Exynos 2100 is an octa-core processor just like the Exynos 990 but with a different CPU arrangement. Unlike its predecessor which has a 2+2+4 arrangement, the new chipset uses a 1+3+4 CPU cores arrangement.

The prime core is clocked at 2.91GHz, the performance cores are clocked at 2.81GHz and the efficiency cores are clocked at 2.21GHz. The source code also reveals the Exynos 2100 has a Mali-G78 GPU. The benchmark result already shows that the new CPU brings a noticeable improvement in performance when compared to the Exynos 990. We expect the new GPU will also bring a significant improvement in performance.

Samsung should announce the Exynos 2100 before the end of the year ahead of its debut in the Galaxy S21 next year.

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Vankyo launches Leisure 520W projector under crowd funding on Indiegogo

By
Balaji S
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We have yet another new projector from Vankyo. The company has listed the all-new Leisure 520W projector on the crowd-funding website Indiegogo starting today(September 23). The fundraiser will last for 41 days and the company says that the optical device will be available at a discounted price for a limited time.

 

For the unware, Vankyo is a popular brand that makes Smart Projectors, Tablets in various countries. Established in 2017, the brand was founded in Shenzen, China by a company named Shenzhen Wanmai Technology Innovation Co., Ltd. Some of its core members are from Huawei, Lenovo, DJI, and more.

Design and Display

Design-wise, the new Leisure 520 has rounded corners. Measuring in at 199x154x85mm, the projector weighs 1.1Kg. It comes in Grey, Brown, and Black color options. Further, it has a handle made of leather and as per the company, it is ultra-portable for indoor and outdoor use. Also, the new projector covers more than 90% of the NTSC color gamut for producing true-to-life colors.

The projection system, however, is LCD and has a resolution of 1280×720 pixels. Brightness is greater than 2400 Lumen. The company says the light source inside is LED and has a life of about 30,000 hrs.

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Vankyo Leisure 520W Specifications

There is 1xHDMI,1xUSB, 1xAudio out, and 1xAV-in ports. It also has 34W speakers built-in. According to the company, the parameters required for optimal projection is a projection distance of 1.5 to 6 meters, a screen size of 35 to 200-inches. As for the compatibility, it supports 16:9 or 4:3 ratio, input signals of 576i, 720P, 1080i, and 1080P signals, all major photo, audio, and video formats as well.

Vankyo says that the projector is compatible with Android, iOS devices, laptops, TVs, USB sticks, TF cards, DVD players, PS3/4, and XBOX ONE. There is also Wi-Fi for faster and wireless connectivity. There are six touch icons at the top to control volume, screen dimension, and navigation.

Price and Availability

The Leisure 520W projector is up on Indiegogo for crowd-funding. The company has a road-map where the optical device is expected to enter mass production next month and be ready for shipping by November.

As for the price, Vankyo says that the device will be available at a discounted price of $119 for a limited period of time. The device also gets a warranty support for up to two years from the date of purchase.

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Complete specs of Pixel 4a 5G leak ahead of September 30 launch event

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Yesterday, Roland Quandt of WinFuture exposed the entire specifications of the upcoming Google Pixel 5. Today, he is back again with the specs of Google Pixel 4a 5G, which will be launching alongside the former handset. According to his new leak, both of these smartphones will be identical in most ways with some minor differences.

Talking about dissimilarities first, the forthcoming Pixel 4a 5G will be larger than the regular Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 with a 6.2-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) HDR OLED display with 413 ppi, 60Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla 3 protection.

The phone will come with two microphones compared to three in the expensive model. But it will also feature a 3.5mm headphone jack like its smaller sibling.

Further, unlike Pixel 5, which will feature a 100% recycled aluminium body with IP68 dust and water resistance, the Pixel 4a 5G will be made of polycarbonate similar to the standard Pixel 4a.

Also, it will be backed by a slightly smaller 4,885mAh battery with 18W fast charging and no support for wireless charging. But it will be still thicker and heavier by measuring 153.9 x 74.0 x 8.2mm in dimensions and weighing 168g.

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As for common features, the Pixel 4a 5G will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset paired with 6GB LPDDR4 RAM (8GB RAM in Pixel 5) and 128GB internal storage.

It will also come with Titan M security chip and a plethora of sensors such as proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer, and spectral & flicker sensor.

Pixel 4a 5G

On the back, the handset will house a dual camera setup consisting of a 12.2MP primary sensor with OIS and a 16MP secondary sensor with 107° ultra-wide angle lens. The rear of the phone will also include a capacitive fingerprint sensor.

Whereas, for selfies and video calls, the smartphone will sport an 8MP punch-hole camera. Other than that, the rear camera will be capable of recording videos in up to 4K 60fps as opposed to 1080p 30fps from the front camera.

Last but not least, the Google Pixel 4a 5G will come with a single nano-SIM card slot, e-SIM, 5G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou), USB Type-C 3.1 (Gen 1), and Android 11.

The Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 will be officially announced at a virtual event on September 30.

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OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G begins its global journey with launch in the UAE

By
Jed John Ikoba
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OPPO has launched the Reno4 Pro 5G in the UAE. The premium mid-range phone was first in China at the early part of June, powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset. The device is now up for pre-orders on a handful of local online retailers. The phone which is available in Galactic Blue or Space Black is priced at AED2,499 (~$680).

Just to refresh your memories, the OPPO Reno4 Pro was unveiled as a camera-centric 5G smartphone emphasizing on design. The device comes with a 48MP IMX586 primary sensor paired with a 12MP Sony IMX708 sensor with a 120° ultra-wide lens, and a 13MP sensor with a 5x optical zoom lens.

Whereas, on the front, it flaunts a 32MP selfie camera nested in a punch-hole located a the top left side of its curved AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate.

Another highlight of this phone is support for 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging for its respectable 4,000mAh battery. Last not least, though it packs some flagship-level features, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

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Skyworth Q71 series 8K TV with MediaTek S900 chip, pop-up AI camera official

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Digital television and digital cinematography commonly use several different 4K resolutions referring to a horizontal display resolution of approximately 4,000 pixels. While 4K is still gaining ground, some OEMs are already shifting to 8K. Skyworth today held the Skyworth TV 2020 Autumn Conference. During the event, the company unveiled the Q71 series of 8K TVs designed mainly for high-quality middle-class consumers. The TV is available in 65-inch, 75-inch and 85-inch versions with a starting price of 11999 yuan (~$1762).Skyworth Q71 series TV

The Skyworth Q71 series is a true 8K TV. Skyworth stated that it supports 8K signal access, 8K decoding, 8K image signal processing and 8K image display, which can provide a “full-range true 8K” viewing experience.

On the screen, Q71 TV uses 8K original color hard screen, 10bit panel which can display 1.07 billion colors. The display also supports 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10, Dolby Vision and 3D LUT. There is also support for MEMC dynamic compensation, which can improve picture quality.Skyworth Q71 series TV

In addition, it also has the characteristics of “wide viewing angle, fast response, and wide color gamut”, supplemented by a customized blue light chip, which can greatly reduce harmful blue light from the light source.

In terms of hardware, Skyworth Q71 TV is powered by MediaTek’s flagship 8K chip MediaTek S900, supports 60FPS 8K decoding, and is equipped with 6.5GB RAM and 64GB storage option. Skyworth Q71 TV

In terms of content, in view of the current situation where 8K resources are less, Q71 TV also supports super-resolution algorithms, which can raise 2K and 4K resources to the 8K level. Skyworth Q71 TV

At the smart level, Q71 TV not only supports AI voice operation but also is equipped with a pop-up AI camera that supports 6-channel video calls and multi-device answering. In terms of interface and network, the Q71 TV supports HDMI 2.1 interface, which can realize 8K input, and also supports Wi-Fi 6 network, providing smooth network connection capability of more than gigabit level. Skyworth Q71 TV

The Skyworth Q71 series TV is available in 65, 75 and 85-inch versions. The first two models are priced at 11999 (~$1762) and 17,999 yuan (~$2643) respectively. The 85-inch version will go on sale in December and the price has not been announced.

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Chargeasap’s Omega is the World’s smallest 200W GaN USB-C Charger

By
Balaji S
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GaN chargers are slowly taking over the market. Companies like Nubia, Huawei, Meizu have already launched GaN chargers up to 120W. However, a company named Chargeasap has taken a huge leap with its new 100 and 200W 2nd generation GaN(Gallium Nitride) Omega chargers. It says the adapters can charge laptops, smartphones and other USB devices. If the company’s claims are true, these could be the world’s first and smallest GaN chargers.

What is GaN?

For the unaware, Gallium Nitride is a semiconductor and it has increasingly been replacing silicon-based power adapters recently. The reason for its popularity is, it has high efficiency, less heat dissipation, high-current conduction at smaller form factor. All these advantages seem to show greater potential of turning older silicon material into a fossil soon.

Unique features of Omega 100W and 200W chargers

Charegeasap is a consumer electronics company based out of Sydney. It says it has used Navitas GaNFast NV6127 Power IC on the 2nd-generation GaN chargers. It adds that the new chargers are devoid of issues like overheating, lack of power distribution that is found on many 1st-gen GaN chargers. Further, the company says that the Omega charger will be a value for money as it replaces Apple’s 96W, Huawei and OnePlus’ adapter combined $248 with just $75 price of its 200W charger.

The company says the 200W Omega Charger can charge two MacBook Pro at same time. If the claims are true, the 4-way output on the 200W charger can also charge a laptop(eg.Macbook Pro), tablet(eg.iPad Pro), an iPhone and Airpods simultaneously.

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100W and 200W 2nd-Gen GaN USB-C Chargers Specification

According to Chargeasap, its new chargers are 66% smaller than traditional adapters. It has foldable prongs and lighter weight(100W-120g, 200W-220g) will help people carry it over easily. The Omega Chargers operate around 100-240V and has 3-plug converters including AU, EU, and UK. It can hence be used in 200+ countries.

 

The USB-A ports are also compatible with Quick Charge 3.0, AFC, VOOC, SCP, FCP almost all major fast charging protocols in the market from all major brands including Samsung, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus up to 22.5W.

Crowd-funding price, RRP and Availability

The chargers are already listed in Kickstarter crowd-funding platform since August 11. As of now, support has surpassed close to $1.068 million. As per the company, the 200W charger is capable of charging four devices at the same time. The kickstarter crowd-funding project will run for 60 days till October 10th 7:41PM UTC +5.30.

During this period, the perk for 100W starts at $45 while the 200W starts at $75. Post this, company says the Full RRP(Recommended Retail Price) for 100W, 200W will be $99 and $149 respectively. H

owever, the next-gen chargers won’t be available for shipping at least for the next two months till December 2020.

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The third Android 11 Beta for vivo NEX 3S 5G & iQOO 3 4G/5G comes with Funtouch OS 11

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Like fellow Chinese OEMs, vivo was also part of Android 11 Beta program. The company delivered two builds each for two of its smartphones – vivo NEX 3S 5G and iQOO 3 4G/5G. Now, the firm has released the third beta build with Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 stable codebase.

iQOO 3

Chinese smartphone makers like OnePlus, OPPO, and Xiaomi have already released the 2020 version of their mobile operating system. These companies have also begun to roll out beta builds to a large number of users.

On the other hand, vivo is yet to announce its latest Android skin Funtouch OS 11. However, the company did tease it at the vivo V20 series launch event in Thailand. Interestingly, the company had also quietly released a beta build of the same for vivo NEX 3S 5G and iQOO 3 4G/5G on September 20 going by their build numbers.

The first-ever Funtouch OS 11 beta build based on Android 11 stable codebase for the above-mentioned vivo smartphones comes after Android 11 Beta 1 in June and Android 11 Beta 2 in July.

Just like the previous two builds, the latest one is also only meant for developers. But anyone can try it, however, we would recommend not to.

That said, we expect vivo to soon announce Funtouch OS 11 officially in the coming days.

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Galaxy S20 FE arrives with a combination of style and performance

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Habeeb Onawole
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Samsung had another Galaxy Unpacked event today during which it unveiled the Galaxy S20 FE. The new phone is the latest member of the Galaxy S20 family and it seamlessly combines style and performance.

Galaxy S20 FE

Galaxy S20 FE Design

The Galaxy S20 FE comes in six exciting colors and it looks like it will be a tough decision choosing one as they all look really good. However, the colorful appearance and haze finish are just a part of the design as there are other strong points.

The hole in the phone’s infinity-O display is the smallest in a Galaxy phone. It also has triple rear cameras in a rectangular housing with a frame that matches the color of the phone.

Galaxy S20 FE Specifications

The Galaxy S20 FE has a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 2400 x 1080 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The 5G version is powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor while the 4G version has an Exynos 990 processor. The phone comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage which can be expanded to up to an additional 1TB via a MicroSD card slot.

There are three cameras on the back of the phone – a 12MP f/2.2 123° ultrawide angle camera, a 12MP f/1.89 Dual Pixel camera with OIS, and an 8MP f/2.4 telephoto camera. There is 3x optical zoom and up to 30x space zoom. The selfie camera is a 32MP f/2.2 camera.

Galaxy S20 FE specs

Samsung ships the Galaxy S20 FE with a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and PowerShare (reverse wireless charging). Not surprisingly, Samsung ships the phone with a 15W charger.

The phone ships with Android 10 out of the box and is eligible for three OS upgrades. It has NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, an in-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos technology. It also has an IP68 rating.

 

Price and Availability

The Galaxy S20 FE is priced at $699 (128GB) for the 5G version in the US. In the UK, the 4G version is £599 (128GB) while the 5G version is £699. In Europe, the 4G version with 128GB is €669 (€649 in some countries) while the 5G version is €769 (€749 in some markets). Some European countries also get a 256GB version that is €719 for the 4G version and €819 for the 5G version.

Galaxy S20 FE all colors

Those who pre-order can choose between a free Xbox Gamepass bundle (3 months subscription + MOGA XP5 controller) or a Galaxy Fit 2. Pre-orders start today and then the phone goes on sale on October 2. Do note that some of the colors are only available online.

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Xiaomi launches the Mi Smart Dashcam 2 Standard Edition for 299 yuan (~$44)

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Jed John Ikoba
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In May of this year, Xiaomi launched the Mi Smart Dashcam 2K version priced at 399 yuan (~$58). The company has now unveiled the Mi Smart Dashcam 2 Standard Edition with a lower price tag of 299 yuan (~$44). The product is on sale on the Youpin website.Mi Smart Dashcam 2 Standard Edition

The Mi Smart Dashcam 2K launched in May looks like a regular camera and can record ultra-high-definition video up to 1600p. The back is equipped with a 3.0-inch IPS screen to clearly show the details of what is being recorded. This new model has a more compact built but retains the square design with a side length of only 7 cm. The recording resolution for this model is reduced to 1080P instead of 2K on the first model. This is still enough to produce clear images. The display screen at the back is also reduced to a 2.0-inch LCD screen.Mi Smart Dashcam 2 Standard Edition

It uses a 1/2.9-inch photosensitive element and is equipped with a large F/2.0 aperture to achieve high-quality imaging in low-light environments. At the same time, it has a 130° super wide-angle lens, which can cover three lanes and reduce blind spots in shooting.

The Mi Smart Dashcam 2 Standard Edition supports intelligent voice control. There is no need to wake up when recording. You can directly give the voice command and the current picture or video will be saved immediately depending on the command.

Mi Smart Dashcam 2 Standard EditionAt the same time, using the MIJIA app, users can connect to the dashboard camera for real-time viewing of captured pictures, playback and historical image download. The standard version also supports more efficient H.265 encoding, which occupies less storage space at the same resolution.

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Xiaomi to launch the MIJIA Smart Pet Water Dispenser on Sept. 25th

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has today announced that it will be releasing a new smart home product soon. The product is revealed as the MIJIA Smart Pet Water Dispenser and will be launched on September 25. It will be sold on Xiaomi Mall for 169 yuan (~24).

MIJIA Smart Pet Water Dispenser features a patented design with a minimalist structure, and a hidden circuit to achieve true water and electricity separation. The sink is smooth and clean. Also, cleaning the sink is as convenient and labour-saving as cleaning a water bowl.MIJIA Smart Pet Water Dispenser

This smart pet water dispenser can simulate a mountain stream spring, using a circulating waterway. The running water is rich in oxygen as if being in nature, satisfying the pet’s nature, and enhancing the interest in drinking water.

In addition, the MIJIA Smart Pet Water Dispenser uses internationally excellent filter materials and four-fold high-efficiency deep filtration to intercept fine particles, hair, residual chlorine, and calcium and magnesium ions that can induce Kidney stones. It not only cleans but also softens the water.

It also comes with MIJIA app support which allows owners to receive reminders at any time via mobile phone notifications to add water, clean and replace the filter element.

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New Redmi TWS Earbuds and Earphones to launch on September 30

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Habeeb Onawole
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Xiaomi India has several products scheduled to launch on September 29. The product lineup includes the Mi Watch Revolve, the Mi Smart Band 5, and an automatic soap dispenser. Apparently, there are more products, this time from Redmi, and they will be launching the next day on September 30.

A post shared on Twitter by Manu Kumar Jain, the CEO of Xiaomi India, has revealed that there will be two new audio products from Redmi launching on the last day of September.

The tweet says the products will launch under a banner called Redmi Beat Drop. The video included in the tweet teases the launch of new TWS earbuds and a pair of new wired earphones. However, there are reports that the second product is the Redmi Sonic Wireless Earphones that launched in Nepal earlier this month.

Redmi Earbuds 2C

If you are wondering what new earbuds are coming, we want to believe it is the Redmi Earbuds 2C. The product received its Bluetooth certification in July but is yet to launch. However, there is a chance it may launch under a different name.

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Zeaplus Buds is a $25 Apple AirPods Pro clone with Active Noise Cancellation

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Staff
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AirPods Pro is considered as one of the best earbuds in the market right now, particularly because of its Active Noise Cancelling feature. However, Apple’s Pro earbuds also demands an extremely high price tag of $249.

An average user is not willing to spend anything over $30-50 for a pair of earbuds which means features like active noise cancellation is never even considered by most consumers. However, there are companies like Zeaplus who are trying to bring premium features such as Active Noise Cancellation at an extremely affordable price tag. And its latest Zeaplus Buds boasts of ANC at an unbelievable $25 price tag.

Zeaplus Buds 01

If you are looking for a similar design and fit as the AirPods Pro without having to spend a fortune, the Zeaplus Buds can be a really good alternative. It’s basically an AirPods Pro clone with a similar stem and tip design, featuring a white and black color scheme. While there are a bunch of AirPods Pro clones in the market, the Zeaplus buds comes with Active Noise Cancellation.

Zeaplus Buds 06

It even features transparent mode – similar to the Apple AirPods Pro which lets in the sound from the surroundings. Naturally, the ANC and transparency mode isn’t expected to be anywhere near the AirPods Pro, but we did try it out and it’s definitely not a gimmick. The ANC mode does work and gives you some noise isolation enabling an immersive experience.

Zeaplus Buds earbuds featured

The Zeaplus Buds offers 4 hours of battery life and a total of 20 hours with the case. Note that the case supports wireless charging too, which is a really handy addition considering its $25 price tag.

Our review of the Zeaplus Buds will be up very soon so stay tuned for that. Meanwhile, you can get the Zeaplus buds at just $25 (first 1000 units) instead of the usual $50 price tag.

Check out the Zeaplus website for more details.

Update:

Zeaplus Buds Review:

 

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