Tecno Spark 6 packing a 6.8-inch display, Helio G70 launched in Pakistan

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Sep 26, 2020

Huawei unveiled the HarmonyOS 2.0 at the company’s Developer’s Conference 2020. The company is spearheading a separate ecosystem and aims to power all of its products with the HarmonyOS (HongMeng OS in China) after the tussle with the US. Now, a report says that a beta version of HarmonyOS 2.0 will arrive as early as December 2020. And it will reach a few devices like the Smart screens first, and Smartphones by January/February 2021.

Smartphones to get HarmonyOS 2.0 by January/February 2021

President of Huawei Consumer BG Software Development, Wang Chenglu has given an interview to Tencent’s Deep Web. He has said (via ithome) that Huawei plans to roll out a beta version of HarmonyOS 2.0 by December exclusively for developers. That said, after initial testing, HarmonyOS 2.0 beta will be available for few smartphones by February 2021.

With this, it is confirmed that Smartphones will get it as early as Q1 of 2021. Besides, the testing will continue for several months before the final rollout. This suggests that the initial build could be a closed beta and in our guess, Huawei’s flagship P series might be the first smartphones to get it but that isn’t confirmed yet. And going by the company’s vision, HarmonyOS is projected as an infrastructure to get deep into the roots of smart IoT devices including Smart TVs as well.

Emphasis on Huawei Smart screen

Accordingly, President of Consumer Business IoT, Zhi Hao has said that Huawei Smart screens will be the first to get HarmonyOS 2.0. Previously, Huawei debuted the Smart screen Huawei Vision, its first TV with HarmonyOS last year. One year later, Zhi has told today that the company will soon launch a new series by end of 2020.

Considering the company is emphasizing more on Smart screen and its importance in completing the 1+8+N strategy, we can expect many models including the flagship X65, v55i to receive the new version.

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Interesting details on HarmonyOS

Coming back, Wang also revealed a few interesting titbits about HarmonyOS. He says the word “HongMeng” comes from “Shan Hai Jing”. For the unware, Shan Hai Jing, a classical Chinese text, is a compilation of geography, the culture of Pre-Qin China. It also has a collection of Chinese mythologies. Furthermore, Wang said the project started as early as 2012 and by May 2018, Kernel 1.0 completed verification.

Despite being ready for smartphones, Wang says the reason for not launching it earlier is the lack of ecosystem and partnership with Google. But that is toast now with Google already stopped GMS support for Huawei. Also, He says that HongMeng OS was developed way before the chaos and it accelerated after the US ban.

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Motorola partners with Montblanc for a special edition Razr 5G

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Sep 26, 2020

The Motorola Razr 5G was announced in China a few weeks ago and on the first day of sale, it was sold out in just two minutes. Now, Motorola is planning to announce a special edition of the foldable smartphone made in collaboration with Montblanc.

Montblanc is a German luxury goods manufacturer. The Hamburg-based company makes a number of products including fountain pens, watches, bags, and even headphones.

Lenovo has a listing on its Chinese website for the Motorola Razr 5G Montblanc special edition but it doesn’t reveal any details save for an image of the retail box. The box is quite large and has Motorola and Montblanc’s logo on top. We expect this special edition will most likely feature a custom version of the smartphone along with some luxury items from Montblanc.

The regular version of the Moto Razr 5G is ¥12,499, so this special edition should sell for a higher price tag.

The Motorola Razr 5G has an inner 6.2-inch flexible AMOLED display with an 876 x 2142 resolution. There is a smaller display that measures 2.7-inches on the outside of the phone. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 765G processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

The phone has a 48MP f/1.7 primary camera and a 20MP f/2.2 selfie camera that is positioned above the main display. The Razr 5G also has a 2800mAh battery with support for fast charging, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It runs Android 10 out of the box.

Possible price tags for Realme 7 series in Europe revealed; will have NFC support too

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 26, 2020

At the beginning of the month, Realme announced the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro in India. A few weeks later, the Realme 7i was launched in Indonesia. Now, it has been reported that the series will be making its way to Europe, and ahead of the launch, the possible price range for the phones have been leaked.

The Realme 7 will launch in two color variants and two configurations in Europe. The colors are Mist Blue and Mist White, same as the ones sold in India; and buyers will be able to choose between having 6GB RAM with 64GB of storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB of storage.

#realme7series with NFC support will soon launch across European countries.#realme7
-Mist Blue, Mist White
-6GB+64GB: €200 – €230
•8GB+128GB: €240 – €270#realme7Pro
-Mirror Blue, Mirror Silver
•8GB+128GB: €290 – €320 pic.twitter.com/neR8GoGzl0

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) September 26, 2020

The source, Sudhanshu Ambhore, says the 6GB RAM version will be priced between €200 and €230 while the 8GB RAM version will sell for between €240 and €270.

The Realme 7 Pro will be available in a single configuration – 8GB RAM + 128GB – with the option to choose between Mirror Blue and Mirror Silver color variants. The price tag is expected to be between €290 and €320.

The Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro both have punch-hole displays but the latter is an AMOLED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate while the former has a 90Hz LCD panel. The standard version is powered by the Helio G95 while the Realme 7 Pro has a Snapdragon 720G processor. Both phones have 64MP quad rear cameras and 16MP selfie cameras.

Realme ships the Realme 7 with a 5000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging while the Realme 7 Pro has a 4500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. Unlike the variants sold in India, the version heading to Europe will have NFC.

Realme Europe is yet to announce a launch date for the phones in Europe but we expect them to land in the old continent in the first week of October.

Google Pixel 5 5G, and Pixel 4a 5G to start shipping only a few weeks after the launch

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Sep 26, 2020

Google announced the launched date of the new Pixel devices a few days back. The invite had mention of smart speakers, Google Pixel devices(Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5 5G). And, now a tip reveals that the devices might only be available for pre-orders on the said September 30 but shipping will start a few weeks later.

The latest leak comes from tipster Jon Prosser(via GSMArena). He has already tipped the launch of Pixel 4a multiple times. The 4G device, however, jumped several dates before the final reveal on August 3. Now, he says that the Pixel 4a 5G and 5 5G will be up for pre-orders on the same day(September 30) as the event. However, Pixel 5, and 4a 5G will start shipping only from October 15, and November 19 respectively.

Pixel 5 5G
(Just Black & Subtle Sage)
– Preorder: Sep 30
– Launch: October 15

They made an oopsie with the 4a 😂👇

Pixel 4a 5G (Just Black)
– Preorder: Sep 30
– Launch: Nov 19

Pixel 4a 5G (Clearly White)
– Delayed to 2021 😂
(Will most likely be canceled altogether) pic.twitter.com/Qh4L0TZ3Ry

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) September 25, 2020

Further, Jon gives a final word before the announcement about the color variants too. He says the Pixel 5 5G will be available in Just Black and Subtle Sage colors. For those who are wondering, Sage resembles the Sage leaves. It is a quaternary color which is a mix of Citron(orange-green pigment) and Slate(Grey).

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Jon also says that Google will bring the Just Black variant of the Pixel 4a 5G in November and the Clearly White color is delayed to 2021. He adds that there are also chances of the White variant getting canceled as a whole. While this is contrary to the early reports, it is not surprising as its 4G sibling also has only the Just Black variant.

Google went ahead and announced the Pixel 4a 5G and 5 during the 4a launch. It didn’t disclose anything but a teaser image and price of 4a 5G. However, thanks to various leaks, we already know the entire specifications.

That said, the delay in shipments can attribute to various factors amidst a pandemic. Also, considering the Pixel 4a launched just a month ago, it makes sense for Google to push the Pixel 5 first rather than the 5G variant of 4a. Regarding the price, tipster Jon and Evan leaks have said that Pixel 5 will be priced at $699 for the 128GB variant, while Google has already confirmed that Pixel 4a 5G will start at $499.

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MOMAX Airbox is a multi-device Wireless Charging Power Bank for Apple devices

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Sep 26, 2020

Keeping the phones charged on the move is a convenience that all smartphone users seek. Portable charging has made this possible and ensured that users don’t have to constantly worry about their smartphone battery levels while they travel. Taking convenience a step further, MOMAX has launched a portable and wireless charger, named MOMAX– Airbox True Wireless Power Bank that solves both portability and cable connection issues.

The Airbox power bank ensures that users don’t have to worry about tangled cords and bulky chargers. Offering fast and wireless charging, this unit powers up most Apple devices and Qi-enabled smartphones from zero to full in up to 3 hours. The Airbox is perfect for charging Apple devices like iPad, Airpods, and Watch. With a capacity of 10000mAh, this power bank can easily keep most devices charged throughout the day.

Featuring an output of 5W and 10W for wireless charging and 20W PD for a type-C cable charging, the MOMAX Airbox charges Apple devices faster compared to the chargers provided by the company. The innovative design of this wireless power bank allows multiple devices to charge simultaneously, making it versatile. Airbox wireless power bank can charge from zero to full within 5 hours. Furthermore, it features different colored LEDs that indicate the type of device being charged and the battery level.

The Airbox power bank has an MFi (Made for Apple) and Qi-certification, meaning it is approved by Apple to work safely with their devices. This charger has also passed CE, RoHS, FCC, CB international certifications for safe use and has various built-in protections for overheating, short circuit, overcharging, or even iOS inefficiencies. Additionally, it is also TSA-approved and can be conveniently carried on flights, making it ideal for frequent flyers.

Along with wireless charging, the MOMAX Airbox wireless power bank has introduced a patented, compartmentalized storage space for smaller items like Apple Pencil and Airpods that have a potential threat of being lost. Airpods can be placed in a different location when not being charged to avoid battery drainage. With a foldable and sleek design, this wireless power bank prevents adding bulkiness to its overall look. Its innovative form allows one to easily slip it in their pocket, store items, and charge multiple devices.

You can read more about the MOMAX Airbox wireless power bank from its Kickstarter campaign here.

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Huawei P Smart 2021 debuts with 6.67-inch display, Kirin 710A, 48MP quad cameras, and 22.5W fast charging

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Sep 26, 2020

The Huawei P Smart 2021 smartphone has gone in some of the European markets such as Austria, Croatia, Estonia, and Slovenia. It is the first smartphone from the brand to come equipped with a display that features a top-center positioned punch-hole camera cutout. The phone is flanked with a 48-megapixel quad-camera system on its rear and it carries support for fast charging technology. It has arrived as the successor for the Huawei P Smart 2020 that went official in April this year.

Huawei P Smart 2021 specifications and features

The Huawei P Smart 2021 measures 165.65 x 76.88 x 9.26mm and it weighs 206 grams. The device houses a large IPS LCD screen of 6.67 inches that produces 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90.3 percent.

The Kirin 710A chipset and 4 GB of RAM is present under the hoof of the Huawei P Smart 2021. The device is equipped with an internal storage of 128 GB and it has a microSD card slot for more storage. The smartphone boots to EMUI 10.1 based Android 10 OS. The device does not come preinstalled with Google apps and services. Huawei is providing its Huawei AppGallery and Huawei Mobile Services on the P Smart 2021.

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The P Smart 2021 has an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. The back panel of the smartphone features a vertical camera module that houses a 48-megapixel main shooter with f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with 120-degree FOV and f/2.4 aperture, a 2-mgeapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture.

The Huawei P Smart 2021 houses a 5,000mAh battery that is coupled with 22.5W SuperCharge fast charging support. The phone offers users with other features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Huawei P Smart 2021 pricing and availability

The Huawei P Smart 2021 is priced at 229 euros in Austria and it will be available for purchase in the European markets in October. The smartphone comes in color options such as Midnight Black, Blush Gold, and Crush Green.

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POCO C3 price in India appear in retail box images; Likely to launch soon

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Sep 26, 2020

POCO has recently launched the POCO X3 smartphone with an aggressive starting price of Rs 16,999 (~$230) in India. Except for the POCO X3, all the other phones such as the POCO X2, POCO F2 Pro, POCO M2 Pro, and POCO M2 are all rebranded versions of their Redmi counterparts. Images of the retail box units of an upcoming POCO smartphone called the POCO C3. Rumors surrounding the POCO C3 have claimed that it will end up as a rebranded version of the Redmi 9C that debuted a few months back.

The POCO C3 retail box image shows that its model number is M2006C3MI. The Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of the device mentioned on the package is Rs 10,990 (~$149). This pricing is for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant of the POCO C3.

The POCO M2 that is priced at Rs 10,999 (~$149) is the cheapest POCO phone in India. The handset is available in the country with 6 GB of RAM. Since the POCO C3 has 4 GB of RAM, the Market Operating Product (MOP) could be around Rs 9,999 (~$136).

The M2006C3MI model number is an Indian variant of the M2006C3MG model number that belongs to the Redmi 9C smartphone. Hence, it is highly likely that the POCO C3 will be debuting in India as a rebadged edition of the Redmi 9C.

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POCO C3 specifications (Rumored)

The POCO C3 could be borrowing all its specs from the Redmi 9C. Hence, the POCO C3 could be coming with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with waterdrop notch. The Helio G35 chipset could be powering the device. It could be available 3 GB and 4 GB RAM variants and 32 GB and 64 Gb storage versions. It may sport a 5-mgeapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. It could be arriving with a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.

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Offline prices of Galaxy M31s, Galaxy M11 & Galaxy M01 dropped in India

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Sep 26, 2020

Last week, Samsung India dropped the price of Galaxy M01 Core and Galaxy M01s. A week before that, price cut for Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 was announced. Now, the South Korean tech giant has slashed the prices of Galaxy M31s, Galaxy M11, and Galaxy M01 for offline retailers and Samsung online store.

Almost all the Samsung smartphones in India are sold at a lower price on Amazon and Flipkart compared to offline stores as well as Samsung’s own online store. That was the case with Galaxy M31s, Galaxy M11, and Galaxy M01. But not anymore as the prices of these handsets now match on every platform.

Talking about the Galaxy M31s first, the 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variants of this handset were selling for ₹20,499 and ₹22,499 respectively. With the new ₹1,000 price cut, they can be bought for ₹19,499 and ₹21,499 from everywhere.

Similarly, the 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB versions of Galaxy M11 were retailing for ₹10,999 and ₹12,999. Now, as their prices are dopped by ₹500 and ₹1,000, they can be purchased for ₹10,499 and ₹11,999 respectively.

Last but not least, the Galaxy M01 (3GB + 32GB) is now being sold for ₹7,999 after ₹400 price drop from its previous ₹8,399 price tag.

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Galaxy Tab A7 India pre-order date, price & availability revealed by a report

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Sep 26, 2020

Earlier this week, a teaser page for Galaxy Tab A7 went live on Amazon India. However, it did not expose the launch date of Samsung’s new tablet in the country. Now, a new report not only reveals when the product will be available for pre-order but also hints at its price and when it will go on sale.

The Galaxy Tab A7 is the latest budget tablet from the house of Samsung. The company made it official in the first week of September. However, it is yet to hit the shelves in most countries including India.

Now, according to a report by IANS (via SamMobile), the Galaxy Tab A7 will be available for pre-order in India starting September 28. Whereas, its sale will commence in early October.

That’s not all, the report also mentions the price of the high-end variant to fall between ₹20,000 and ₹25,000. This suggests the base version may retail for less than ₹20,000 making this tablet one of the best in this segment.

Having said that, the South Korean tech giant is yet to officially announce any of the above-mentioned information. And therefore, we expect the company to do it on Monday. Also, we are certain that his report is legitimate as almost all reports by IANS on Samsung have been authentic so far.

OPPO Reno4 Lite goes on sale in Ukraine as rebranded OPPO F17 Pro

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Sep 26, 2020

OPPO has silently launched a new phone called the OPPO Reno4 Lite in Ukraine. The device is now listed by a Ukrainian retailer. While the handset has debuted with a new moniker, it is a rebranded version of the OPPO F17 Pro. Some of its major highlights include a tall aspect ratio, 16-megapixel dual front-facing cameras, 48-megapixel quad rear cameras, and 30W fast charge support.

OPPO Reno4 Lite specifications and features

The Reno4 Lite has a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED display with a pill-shape cutout at the top-left corner. The Full HD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 60Hz refresh rate. The ColorOS 7.2 based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on Reno4 Lite.

The MediaTek Helio P95 chipset is present under the hood of the OPPO Reno4 Lite. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. There is a microSD card available on the device for additional storage. It has a 4,015mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

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The dual selfie camera system comprises of a 16-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The quad-camera system placed on the backside of the phone features a 48-megapixel main snapper, an ultrawide lens with 8-megapixel with 119-degree field-of-view, and a pair of 2-megapixel depth sensors. The handset also features an in-screen fingerprint reader.

OPPO Reno4 Lite pricing and availability

The OPPO Reno4 Lite has debuted with a price tag of 11,999 UAH (~$424). It comes in two colors like black and blue.

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nubia 65W GaN Charger Candy launched for 119 yuan ($17)

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Sep 26, 2020

Chinese smartphone maker nubia, the sub-brand of ZTE known for Red Magic series of gaming smartphones has launched nubia 65W GaN Charger Candy. As the name suggests, it comes in four attractive colors resembling candy bars priced at 119 yuan ($17). It will go on sale at 10 AM (CST) on September 27. Buyers who pre-order it beforehand will get a 10 yuan ($1) discount.

Smartphone makers and accessory makers have been lately launching a wide variety of Gallium Nitride (GaN) chargers. These chargers are relatively smaller in size in comparison to those based on silicon with identical power outputs.

Since the market is now getting crowded, companies are eyeing new customers by either offering extra features like the Baseus 45W 2-in-1 GaN charger cum 10,000mAh power bank or uniquely designed products like the new nubia 65W GaN Charger Candy.

Talking about specifications, this new nubia charger features a single USB Type-C port and a 90° foldable pin. It comes with the following 9-layer protection (translated).

Input over-voltage protection
Reset protection
Output over-current protection
Output over-voltage protection
Temperature protection
Short circuit protection
Path impedance abnormal protection
Charge and discharge protection
Hardware Detection Protection

Above all, the nubia 65W GaN Charger Candy supports the following widely used charging standards so that it can be used to charge a number of products from smartphones to laptops and much more.

PD 3.0 (Power Delivery) with PPS (Programmable Power Supply)
AFC (Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging)
SCP (HUAWEI SuperCharge)
FCP (HiSilicon Fast Charging Protocol)
QC 3.0 (Qualcomm Quick Charge)

Having said that, people interested in this GaN charger can purchase it in either Ice Crystal Blue, Mint Green, Cream Yellow or Peach Powder color option.

Amazon’s Ring Always Home Cam is a drone that monitors the home front

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 26, 2020

Amazon‘s smart doorbell manufacturer Ring has just released a brand new home security camera dubbed Always Home Cam. The camera takes a detour from the design of the traditional surveillance cameras as it is a drone that flies inside the home.

The Always Home Cam is actually a small drone with a camera installed. The maximum video resolution can reach 1080p and it is compatible with the Ring Alarm system. When the user is not at home, it can cruise indoors, and you can observe all angles of the room through mobile phones and other connected smart devices.

Its biggest feature is its superb obstacle avoidance technology. The drone cam can avoid objects on the flight path. The propeller also has its own protective cover that ensures it doesn’t get entangled with any household item.

The user can set the flight route of the Always Home Cam and the target area to be monitored. Once the established flight route is completed, the Always Home Cam will automatically return to the base for charging. When in the charging base, the camera and so it can only be monitored when flying, and the device will make inevitable noises when flying.

The use cases for this camera are numerous. The camera can be used to check whether the stove is turned off, whether the window is open, or whether the door is locked when the user leaves the house.

The Always Home Cam will start shipping next year, with an estimated price of US$249.99.

Fire broke out at a building near Huawei’s Research facility in Dongguan

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Sep 25, 2020

In shocking news, a Huawei building has caught fire today in China. Reports from China say that a building near the company’s research laboratory caught fire at around 3:16 PM local time. The premises is located in the industrial city of Dongguan, China.

Chinese media SCMP says that the fire broke out in the building under construction. It is located on the Alishan Road at Songshan lake in Dongguan, China as per the fire department. Footage spread on social media shows a huge chunk of smoke coming out of the building. Reports say that the building is a steel structure, and remained unused at the time of incident. Further, reports say that the cause of the fire might be due to the sound-absorbing flammable materials like Cotton present inside the building.

BREAKING – Huawei's research lab in Dongguan City, China is on fire.pic.twitter.com/q9T9irtYyS

— Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) September 25, 2020

Moreover, the report adds that the fire was extinguished around 4:50 PM. While there is no exact information on the casualties, three people were apparently found dead at the facility after the fire was put-off.

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Location of Fire at a Huawei building
Credit: SCMP

However, the report quotes that Huawei was not available for an official comment on the incident. That said, the report says the building is near a research facility in which testing of 4G and 5G antennas are done. Apparently, it is a part of the Huge manufacturing facility which is related to the company’s network business.

Dongguan is located in the Guangdong province of China. Although Huawei’s HQ is in Shenzen, it has assets worth more than $1.5 billion at the Songshan lake campus near-by. Also, the campus is famous for its European-themed buildings and has around 25,000 employees. Nevertheless, we will have to wait for official confirmation from Huawei to know the exact amount of damage and casualties.

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Lenovo teases to launch Tab P11 Pro as a Xiaoxin tablet in China

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Sep 25, 2020

As a computer manufacturer, Lenovo has been launching a number of laptops since earlier this year as most people are working as well as continuing their education from home. During this period, the company also witnessed growth in the shipments of its tablets. Late last month, it even announced a mid-range Android tablet called Tab P11 Pro. Now, almost a month later, the official Lenovo Xiaoxin Weibo account has posted a teaser hinting its launch in China.

Xiaoxin is a series of Lenovo laptops and tablets exclusive to China. The company is now teasing to launch a new tablet under this series without a launch date in its home country. Going by its design in the poster and the history of Xiaoxin tablets, the upcoming tablet should be nothing but the recently announced Tab P11 Pro.

In case you are not aware of, the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro comes equipped with an 11.5-inch 2K (2560 x 1600 pixels) OLED display with 16:10 ratio, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and support for Lenovo Precision Pen 2.

It comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G paired with 4GB/6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Further, the tablet features JBL quad-speaker, 13MP (wide) + 5MP (ultra-wide) dual-camera setup on the back, an 8MP front-facing camera, and a ToF 3D sensor for face unlock.

Other features of this tablet include Android 10 with an optional desktop-like UI, pogo-pins for keyboard accessory, and an 8,600mAh battery that charges via USB Type-C.

Last but not least, the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro will be available in WiFi-only and WiFi + LTE variants for a starting price of €699 from November in global markets. Whereas, in China, as a Xiaoxin tablet, it may debut at a cheaper price tag.

Counterpoint: Premium Smartphones helped Global Average Selling Price increase by 10% in Q2 2020

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Sep 25, 2020

Gadgets like Smartphones, tablets are the need of the hour particularly when users are still studying and working from home. However, the global smartphone market faced a decline due to COVID-19 problems when compared to 2019. It will likely revive only by 2022. Accordingly, a recent report by Counterpoint indicates that the wholesale Average Selling Price(ASP) of the global smartphone market increased by 10% despite a decline in shipments.

As per the report, regions like APAC, China, Europe, MEA, North America contributed to the overall 10% YoY increase in ASP in Q2 2020. However, Latin America is the only country where ASP decreased YoY by 5%. Although COVID had an impact on the overall market, the premium segment didn’t slope down aggressively. It faced only an 8% decline YoY compared to the overall market decline. That said, the reason for this less economic impact on premium smartphone users.

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Accordingly, Counterpoint says that Apple gained the most with a 3% YoY increase in shipments and 2% YoY in iPhone revenue. Also, the 5G shipments added to the growth of ASP. Overall shipments of 5G devices as of Q2 are 10% of the total but it takes 20% of revenue. This is because many 5G phones in Q2 like the OnePlus 8 series, Samsung’s S & A series in the premium segment sold well. An increase in demand for education, work, gaming, entertainment is also said to be a factor for users’ liking towards premium phones.

Of all, China is the largest contributor of 5G. 72% of the shipments are from China most of which is contributed by Huawei. Consequently, it takes the top spot with about a 13% YoY increase of ASP as of Q2 2020. In spite of hurdles like the US sanctions, China showed a great potential because it recovered quickly from COVID-19 when others are still facing the heat.

However, budget devices performed sluggish due to extension of lockdown, closure of offline stores, less attraction, and caution among low-middle class people. To sum up, the demand for premium phones with contributions from 5G increased the overall ASP of the global market. That said, the report says global shipments revenue shares for Q2 2020 are split between Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Vivo, Oppo. And they captured 34%, 17%, 20%, 7% ,6% ,16% respectively.

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Huawei Nova 8 Pro live shots appear to reveal front design

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Sep 25, 2020

Rumors are rife that Huawei will announce the Nova 8 series of smartphones in China in December this year. The Nova 8 lineup is rumored to include three handsets Nova 8 SE, Nova 8, and Nova 8 Pro. Recent reports have revealed that these phones will be powered by Dimensity chipsets and not Kirin SoCs. Earlier today, a Weibo user shared a couple of live shots of the alleged Nova 8 Pro smartphone.

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro is expected to arrive with a waterfall display that has extremely curved left and right edges. The Mate 40 Pro is also rumored to be equipped with a pill-shaped punch-hole at the upper-left corner of the screen.

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The alleged Nova 8 Pro can be seen sporting a similar display design. However, there are some elements that suggest that the handset that has appeared is not the Mate 40 Pro. First, the curved edges of the smartphone in the leaked shots are not as curvy as the waterfall screen that will be available on the Mate 40 Pro. Also, the top edge of the phone seems to be fitted with an earpiece, which the Mate 40 Pro is unlikely to feature.

Recent reports have revealed that the Huawei Nova 8 Pro will come with specs like 120Hz OLED screen and Dimensity 1000+ 5G chipset. It is likely to be priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$585).

The Huawei Nova 8 may come with a 90Hz display and Dimensity 820. The device could be priced at 3,299 Yuan (~$483). The Nova 8 SE with specs like Dimensity 800, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage could be coming with 2,799 Yuan (~$410).

Get a FREE TWS Earbuds with your purchase of the IP69K certified OUKITEL WP8 Pro

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Sep 25, 2020

Launched at the start of this month, the OUKITEL WP8 Pro Sports Phone is the latest addition to OUKITEL’s range of rugged smartphones. Priced at $119.99, this smartphone features a 6.49-inch HD+ display with in-cell waterdrop technology and a resolution of 720x1560p.

The triple rear camera of 16MP and 8MP front camera allows a decent camera experience. Equipped with an octa-core processor and a 5000mAh battery, the WP8 Pro sports phone can easily last the whole day while offering efficient usage. Designed to withstand rough use with IP69K certification, this OUKITEL sports phone can keep up with your daily adventures by offering durability and versatility.

To top all of these features off, OUKITEL is offering a free pair of TWS earphones as a gift to the first 400 buyers. This is no ordinary deal, as these earbuds itself costs around $30 and is a good companion for the OUKITEL WP8 Pro Sports Phone. You can easily slip the earphones in your pocket and carry it around for hands-free music-listening and calling.

The OUKITEL WP8 Pro Sports Phone goes on sale on the 25th of September for $119.99. Once again, note that ONLY the first 400 WP8 Pro buyers will get the free earbuds with the purchase.

You can also participate in the Giveaway campaign to win a free WP8 Pro.

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