High-res renders and video gives us a first look at the Nokia 7.3

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Sep 24, 2020

Prior to the Nokia Mobile event a few days ago, there were reports that the Nokia 7.3 will launch on September 22. However, that was not the case as HMD global only announced the Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4 alongside a number of accessories. While a launch date is still unknown, renders and a 360° video of the Nokia 7.3 has surfaced on the web.

The renders and images are from Steve Hemmerstoffer who is best known as OnLeaks and he has partnered with the tech blog, IPEEWorld, to give us a first look at the mid-range phone.

The Nokia 7.2 has a waterdrop notch but the Nokia 7.3 makes the switch to a punch-hole display. The hole in the screen is at the top left corner as we have seen on many phones. The screen is said to be 6.5-inches in size with an FHD+ resolution, rounded corners, and a moderate-sized bottom bezel.

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The back of the phone is similar to that of its predecessor with some slight changes. The camera housing now holds four cameras and the additional camera has forced the LED flash to a new position. The Nokia 7.3 still has its fingerprint scanner on the back. Surprisingly, the source says the phone has a plastic back unlike the Nokia 7.2 which has a Gorilla Glass back.

The images show there is an audio jack at the top of the phone while the bottom is home to the USB-C port, primary microphone, and speaker. The dimensions are given as 165.8 x 76.3 x 8.2 millimeters.

The Nokia 7.3 has been reported to have a Snapdragon 690 processor that brings 5G support. It is also rumored to have a 4000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

At the Nokia event on Tuesday, it was revealed that there are more products coming soon, so we should expect at least two more announcements before the end of the year, one of which should be for the Nokia 7.3.

Google Pixel 4a users are facing a touch sensitivity bug after Android 11 update

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Balaji S

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Sep 24, 2020

Google’s Pixel lineup of devices is equally known for its controversy like software bugs, hardware issues. Devices like Pixel 3, 4, 4XL have faced hardware issues. And users of older 2XL have faced random reboots, freeze, and whatnot. Now, Google is once again under the radar of blame as quite a few users of Google Pixel 4a have reported touch sensitivity problems.

Soon after the release of Android 11, several users of Pixel 4a took to forums like XDA, Google, and Reddit(via Android Police) to point out the touch sensitivity problems. The issue seems to mainly pop-up for people who use screen protectors.

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What is the issue?

It is not clear if the issue is present on every Pixel 4a but it’s probably a touch sensitivity mishap. Users experience phantom aka ghost touches, unresponsive scrolling. Ghost touch is when the phone automatically performs a touch function but the user hasn’t really touched the screen.

Apart from this, the issue includes unresponsiveness in navigation gestures and gesture-based keyboard actions. And factory resetting, clearing cache, rebooting doesn’t seem to help. That said, few users said that removing the screen protectors solved the issue. And few others suggested that by setting the accessibility>touch and hold delay>short, the issue got resolved.

Is it hardware or software related?

Also, according to a few users, the issue started popping after upgrading to Android 11. To ascertain this, some said that the issue vanished on downgrading to Android 10. Additionally, a user on Google’s Issue Tracker says that the issue could also be due to the absence of a touch sensitivity toggle which the Pixel 4 already has, to improve touch response with screen protectors.

Google might have carried this change mistakenly over to the Pixel 4a but without a toggle. On the contrary, an employee responded to the issue saying that it is hardware related. While this needs more light, it is certain that Google is working on a fix already.

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Garmin Venu Sq with an Apple Watch-like square design launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 24, 2020

Garmin is presently ranked as the fifth as the world’s largest wearble manufacturer in Q2 2020 and the second-largest smartwatch vendor in the first half of the year. In order to consolidate on its standing, the company has lauched a new smartwatch that looks like Apple’s budget-friendly Watch SE.

The watch is dubbed Garmin Venu Sq and is a trimmed down version of the premium Venu smartwatch launched last year. This new model takes a detour from the round shape used by the Venu to feature a square-shaped design reminiscent of the Apple Watch series.

The watch weighs 37.6 grams and has a thickness of 11.5mm. The watch features a 1.3-inch display which is made of an LCD screen instead of AMOLED as used on the Venu. The resolution is also downgraded from 390 x 390 pixels to 240 x 240 pixels. Further, the watch packs an aluminium frame and Gorilla Glass 3 screen protection.

The device can remain on for up to six days on a single charge but when the GPS mode is turned on, the battery can last up to 14 hours. Apart from GPS, the watch also comes with all-day health monitoring capabilities going for it, as well as sleep, menstrual cycle, and stress tracking. There is also a Pulse Ox sensor which keeps an eye on your blood oxygen saturation levels.

The Garmin Venu Sq is priced at $199.99 and is available to buy from Garmin’s website and Amazon. It is available in orchid/metallic orchid, white/light gold, and shadow gray/slate combos. There is also a Venu Sq Music Edition which comes with phone-free listening support thanks to on-device music storage and the ability to download songs and playlists from a number of different services, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer included, for easy access on your wrist. This model is priced at $249.99 and is available in light sand/rose gold, navy/light gold, moss/slate, and black/slate colours.

First-ever Mi TV Stick update fixes Bluetooth disconnection & audio delay issues

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 24, 2020

Earlier in August, Xiaomi launched Mi TV Stick in India at an affordable price tag of ₹2,799 ($38). With this streaming stick, users can turn their dumb TV into smart without spending too much. It runs Android TV Pie with support for all the leding streaming platforms. Now, more than a month later from its release in the country, it has begun to receive its first OTA update.

Xiaomi became India’s top smart TV brand within a few quarters from its entry, thanks to its affordable feature-packed televisions. Though it now has a larger number of competitors than before, it still continues to lead the market with brand recognition and reliability achieved through its smartphones.

To further increase its market share in streaming devices in India, Xiaomi launched Mi Box 4K, a rebadged Mi Box S and Mi TV Stick this year. The latter is now receiving its first-ever system update with two fixes and one improvement.

The rollout of this update with build number R536 was announced by Sudeep Sahu, the Product Manager of Mi TV India on Twitter. He even described the changelog of this new OTA update. According to him, the update improves system performance and brings fixes for Bluetooth disconnection and audio delay issues.

Hence, if you are a Mi TV Stick user, then make sure to download and install this update when you receive it. Like any other over the air system update, it is currently being pushed in batches.

Having said that, if you don’t own a Mi TV Stick and are interested in buying it, then do check out our review of this product in both written and video formats.

OnePlus 8T will launch on October 15 in China

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 24, 2020

OnePlus already announced that the OnePlus 8T will be unveiled on October 14. That launch date is for India and the rest of the world. However, China will be getting it at a later date.

OnePlus has announced that the new flagship will be launched in China on October 15, a day after the global launch. OnePlus will also have a pop-up event in the country where fans will be able to experience and purchase the new phone.

The OnePlus 8T launch event will be held in Beijing and will begin at 14:00 hrs local time.

The OnePlus 8T will have a flat AMOLED display with a punch hole at the top left corner of the screen and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 865 processor paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It will also have 48MP quad rear cameras, a 32MP selfie camera, and support for 65W fast charging.

OxygenOS 11 Beta 2 for OnePlus 8 series brings a cool new feature called Canvas

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 24, 2020

OnePlus has rolled out a new OxygenOS 11 Beta update based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 8 series. The new update not only brings fixes and optimizations but also comes with a cool feature we can’t wait to arrive for those of us missing out on trying out OxygenOS 11 beta.

The new feature is called “Canvas” and what it does is to draw a wireframe image of your lockscreen wallpaper for use as an Always-On Display photo. It is actually a pretty neat feature and should work best with images of people and pets.

OnePlus Canvas | Image source: XDA-Developers

You can access Canvas by going to Settings > Customizations > Wallpaper > Canvas. You can also see a photo preview under the menu.

The fixes and optimizations are listed in the changelog below:

System

Optimized some UI display in Settings.
Fixed the low probability issue that widgets did not respond.
Fixed the failure to wake up Google Assistant in some cases.
Fixed the issue that the HD icon on the call log interface was not centered.
Fixed the black screen issue when the user entered “Tips & Support” interface.
Improved system stability.

Clock

Fixed the issue that numbers disappeared in Timer under some special circumstances.

Ambient display

Newly added Canvas feature that can automatically draw a wireframe picture based on a lock screen photo on your phone. You can view it anytime without waking up the screen（Path: Settings-Customization-Wallpaper-Canvas-Choose photo preview and it can be generated automatically).

Network

Optimize the power consumption of the Smart 5G.

The forum post for the release says that users in India who update to the new Open Beta 2 may be missing some functions.

OnePlus officially announces Warp Charge 65 to debut on the OnePlus 8T 5G

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 24, 2020

The internet has been buzzing with news that OnePlus will soon announce the OnePlus 8T smartphone after initial rumours that the 8T would be skipped this year. More interesting is the rumour that the OnePlus 8T will come with support for 65W Warp charge support. OnePlus has officially announced that the OP8T will indeed bring support for the 65W Warp charge just as rumoured. This was disclosed by the company in a press release today.

The 65W Warp Charge dubbed Warp Charge 65 will debut as OnePlus’ fastest charging solution yet. The solution more than double the charging speed of its predecessor, Warp Charge 30T and is capable of charging the OnePlus 8T 5G’s 4500mAh battery fully in 39 minutes and deliver up to 58% charge in just 15 minutes.

According to OnePlus’ CEO Pete Lau, “Charging should be quick and simple to help make your digital life as burdenless as possible.” He added, “With OnePlus’ focus on delivering a fast and smooth flagship experience, we changed our approach to fast charging with the OnePlus 8T 5G. Our new Warp Charge 65 technology will continue to transform the way people think about charging.”

OnePlus says the OnePlus 8T will have a twin-battery design which is similar to the battery setup utilised on the Find X2 series by OPPO, a fellow BBK subsidiary. The Find X2 features a pair of 2,130mAh cells and has onboard OPPO’s 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging technology charges both cells simultaneously.

The new twin-battery configuration allows the OnePlus 8T 5G to charge more than twice as fast as Warp Charge 30T. With this new setup, both batteries can charge at more than 30W simultaneously while staying cool even when using the phone.

OnePlus will also ship the OP 8T with the Warp Charge 65 power adapter which is designed to offer high compatibility with other devices. It features a dual-end USB-C port design and supports all previous OnePlus charging protocols. It also supports up to 45W PD charging, providing users with the ability to juice up multiple supporting devices such as laptops or tablets.

On top of the already secure chip framework, OnePlus added an additional encryption chip to the charger and cable and 12 temperature sensors in the phone to allow OnePlus devices to charge intelligently and efficiently in different situations. Furthermore, a new heat dissipation system has been included in the OnePlus 8T 5G to keep the charging temperature at a comfortable level. All of these features have been added to ensure that Warp Charge 65 is not only lightning fast but also safe to use at any time.

The OnePlus 8T 5G, along with the new Warp Charge 65 technology, will officially launch on October 14, 2020. The flagship phone OnePlus 8T 5G available for pre-book starting 25 September to 16 October 2020 at all OnePlus exclusive stores. Pre-booking for the device starts at INR 2000 giving them first preference once open sales are live for the OnePlus 8T 5G.

realme announces realme UI 2.0 Early Access Roadmap

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 24, 2020

Earlier this week at the realme narzo 20 series launch event for India, the brand officially unveiled realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. The second iteration of the company’s Android skin is (as expected) a tweaked version of OPPO ColorOS 11. While announcing it, the firm only revealed the update plans for realme X50 Pro. But now, the brand has finally shared the early access roadmap for all the eligible devices in realme Community.

Before listing the devices, we would like to inform you that realme calls it “early access roadmap” for a reason. The schedule mentioned below only denotes when these eligible smartphones will begin to receive limited rollout.

That means the final release to the public may commence after weeks or even a month after the period described in the timeline. In a nutshell, it is a rough update schedule and therefore, the rollout may vary based on bugs and other related factors.

With doubts out of the way, let us take a look at all the eligible devices for realme UI 2.0 and their update timeline.

realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) Early Access Roadmap

September 2020
- realme X50 Pro
November 2020
- realme 7 Pro
- realme narzo 20
December 2020
- realme 6 Pro
- realme 7
- realme narzo 20 Pro
- realme X2 Pro
January 2021
- realme X3
- realme X3 SuperZoom
- realme X2
- realme 6
- realme C12
- realme C15
February 2021
- realme 6i
- realme narzo 10
March 2021
- realme C3
- realme narzo 10A
Q2 2021
- realme X
- realme XT
- realme 3 Pro
- realme 5 Pro
- realme narzo 20A

Lastly, we would like to inform you that when the company will start to roll out the final release to the public, it will be seeded out in batches. Hence, do not worry if you don’t get the update the same time as other users.

High-quality images of Pixel 4a 5G appear on UK retailer website ahead of launch

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Balaji S

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Sep 24, 2020

We are just 5 days away from the official launch of the new 5G Pixel phones. The company will launch smart speakers along with a 5G version of Pixel 4a, and Pixel 5 at the event. Google had announced the new pixels briefly during the 4a launch. However, thanks to various leaks we already know the entire specifications of the Pixel 4a 5G and 5 ahead of launch. And now, high-quality images of the Pixel 4a have appeared on a UK retailer website giving us a good look at the device.

First spotted by 9to5Google, the images appear on a UK retailer named John Lewis. Although it appears under the regular 4a listing, it has a “5G” icon on one of the product images. That said, the images have the same look with ports and buttons placed similar to the 4G version. There is even a cut-out for the headphone jack at the top. While the color variants of the 4a 5G could be Black and White, the product image shows only the Black version.

Resembling the 4G version

The display also has a cut-out at the top left and thick bottom bezels like the 4a. That said, the other info on the page is about the 4G version and we couldn’t spot any details regarding the 4a 5G. Hence, this could be just an incorrect listing for the 4G version displayed accidentally. Also, the images corroborate with the early renders which showed almost a design identical to its 4G sibling.

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Besides, the rear fuselage of the 5G has a matte finish with a similarly placed fingerprint sensor. There are two cameras inside the layout instead of one. Also, it could be a polycarbonate panel as the rumors say but we can’t confirm it by just looking at the images.

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Pixel 4a 5G Specifications, Price and Availability

Pixel 4a 5G will have a slightly larger 6.2-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 413 PPI, and a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. Snapdragon 765G SoC will likely power the device paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage.

As for the rear optics, it will have a 12MP main and 16MP ultra-wide with 107° FOV and an 8MP selfie shooter at the front. Other features include a 3,800mAh battery with 18W charging, Dual SIM with an 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.

Google has already confirmed that Pixel 4a 5G will start at $499. It will be available in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Ireland, France, Germany, Japan, and Taiwan.

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WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.20.201.4 adds Catalogue shortcut and revamped Call button for Business chats

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Balaji S

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Sep 24, 2020

Besides rigorous testing to include features like multi-device support, WhatsApp is also working to make the UI intuitive and simple. The company is rolling out a new Beta version where it has merged the voice and video call button in business chats. This will accommodate the catalog shortcut beside it and make the UI simpler.

As spotted by WhatsAppBetaInfo, the feature appears on the new 2.20.201.4 beta version of Android. The company was spotted working on the feature early this month. That said, the new Call button will integrate both the voice and video call option inside it. To make a call, the user has to tap on the single call button to bring a pop-up sub-menu. It will have options to make a voice/video call. This way the space above the chat can be utilized well.

Catalog shortcut

Accordingly, the catalog shortcut now appears left of the call button inside a business chat. For starters, a catalog in a WhatsApp is a simplified version of a mobile storefront for businesses. Through this, people can browse products of their liking. Introduced last year, the feature helped many businesses from the hassle of sending info repeatedly. However, the new update adds a proper shortcut which makes it more accessible than ever.

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That said, the catalog shortcut will appear only if a business has listed at least a product in its catalog. Also, the new call button change is present only on the business chats as of now. However, there is a possibility that this could land in a regular version as well.

That’s not all, as the company is working on a number of features like Expiring media, doodles, Wallapaper customizations. It is also working on improving the web version by introducing fingerprint authentication.

Android users can either join the beta program/update the app on the Play Store to test it. That being said, the latest update is limited to Android users and there is no word on iOS yet.

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Huami announces Walmart stores will now sell Amazfit smartwatches

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 24, 2020

Huami is trying to expand its reach and its latest announcement may help it increase its share of the wearable market by bringing its Amazfit smartwatches to more people in the US.

Amazfit GTS all colors — The Amazfit GTS will be sold in Walmart stores across the US

An official statement released by Huami today says they have partnered with retail giant, Walmart, to offer its Amazfit line of smartwatches across its stores in America. Prior to the announcement, Amazfit watches could only be purchased online in the US.

Walmart has about 2780 stores across the United States and this should greatly help Huami sell more watches as folks can simply walk into a Walmart store near them and purchase any watch of their choice. The press statement says Walmart will offer just two watches for now – the Amazfit GTS and the Amazfit Bip S.

The Amazfit GTS was announced last year and it shares a resemblance to Apple’s own smartwatches but sells for much less. The watch, which has a retina AMOLED display, a heart rate sensor, built-in GPS, and support for tracking up to 12 sports modes, will be available in black and gold at Walmart stores.

The Amazfit Bip S is an improved version of the Amazfit Bip. It was announced in January and boasts features such as support for 10 sports modes including elliptical, yoga, and swimming (stroke rate, stroke times, and SWOLF Index). It also has a heart rate monitor, a GPS chip, sleep tracking, and a battery life that lasts up to 40 days.

There is no info on when other products will be available but we expect Huami will announce when it happens.

Vivo Watch is available for Purchase on Giztop in Brown & Orange straps

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Staff

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Sep 24, 2020

The wait is finally over as Vivo enters the wearable segment category with its cutting-edge Vivo Watch. Featuring 46mm and 42mm versions, the smartwatch boasts a stainless steel body with an etched ceramic bezel and features two buttons on its flank to offer user-convenience. Additionally, you can schedule reminders to stay organized, view upcoming tasks, prioritize your work, and monitor current notifications in a hassle-free way with this cutting-edge watch. Doubling as a remote control, the Vivo Watch allows you to conveniently snap images on your smartphone too!

The new smartwatch is loaded with top-notch features like sensors to track heart rates and blood oxygen levels. One can also track sleep and stress levels and other activity metrics like daily steps, floors climbed, and calories burned for added versatility. It also features up to 5ATM water resistance and an 18-day battery life.

Launched on 22nd September, the watch is already on sale on the Giztop website. The Vivo smartwatch is priced at $239 offering good value for a premium round watch. On Giztop, you can choose between orange and brown straps.

Samsung Wireless Charging Trio & 20000mAh PD Power bank launched in Korea

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 24, 2020

Samsung has launched two new charging devices in South Korea. The devices are the Wireless Charging Trio which was first unveiled last month and a 20000mAh PD power bank.

Samsung Wireless Charging Trio is a successor to the Wireless Charing Duo which was launched way back in 2018. As we can grab from the name, the Wireless Charging Trio can fire up a maximum of three different devices at the same time. The pad has a rectangular shape and has a round cutout on one side where a Galaxy Watch3 will fit perfectly. The charging pad utilises the Qi charging standard.

With the help of six charging coils, Samsung’s new wireless charging board can charge up to three devices at the same time. It supports 9W fast wireless charging and 5W normal wireless charging. You can also use the 7.5W Qi wireless charging function to quickly charge a compatible iPhone. The charging board has three status LED lights and a special magnetic stand, which can charge the Galaxy smartwatch. It is available in black and white colors. The device comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

On the other hand, the PD power bank has a capacity of 20000mAh and packs three USB ports. The ports include a USB Type-A and two USB Type-C ports. Thus, it can charge three devices at the same time and can quickly charge compatible smartphones, tablets and other products. The power bank supports 25W fast charging and comes in dark gray colour only. The power bank also comes with a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable inside the box.

As for the prices, the Samsung Wireless Charging Trio is priced at 99,000 won (approximately $84) in South Korea while the 20,000mAh PD power bank is priced at 77,000 won (approximately $65).

Get the Elephone R8 Smartwatch at just $39.99

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Staff

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Sep 24, 2020

If you are a fan of smartwatches with sleek and practical design, the new Elephone R8 SmartWatch is just the right device for you. Featuring an HD resolution of 360*360p and full-circle touch display with drag-feeling interaction, this Elephone smartwatch brings a simple round yet refined design. Its stylish yet straightforward UI has well-spaced fonts for convenient visual adjustment and reading.

Features like heart rate and sleep monitor, brightness customization, blood pressure management, and calorie calculation further enhance the utility value of the Elephone smartwatch.

Packed with a host of useful features, the Elephone R8 is now on sale and available for just $39.99 on the official store. This offer is for the first 500 pieces and can be availed before October 2020. Note that it comes with a metal body and comfortable straps offering convenience and safety from minor bumps.

You can grab the new Elephone R8 smartwatch from the Elephone store at $39.99.

MIUI for TV 3.0 goes live and here are the new key features

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 24, 2020

Xiaomi announced MIUI for TV 3.0 in July and now the update is already live and hitting devices. While the launch post did cover some of the new features, more details have now surfaced after the update went live for users in China.

MIUI for TV 3.0 brings a revamped user interface that drops the asymmetry of the previous version for a symmetrical one. This change greatly improves the appearance and increases clarity.

Another visual change is the information page for a show or movie. It has now been redesigned to show the most important details of the movie/show and also three relevant recommendations at the bottom of the screen.

Xiaomi has also added new animations to movie tabs making them dynamic. The animations include burning embers, falling snowflakes, and ripples. It has been reported that this new animation is currently only available for the Master series but will be made available for other devices soon reports Chinese tech blog MyDrivers.

Another new feature that MIUI for TV 3.0 brings is the support for modes including Adult Mode, Kids Mode, and Office Mode. This makes it easy for each member of the household to find content that interests them.

MIUI for TV 3.0 is available for all Xiaomi TVs and TV boxes save for the 1st-generation Mi TV Box and 1st-gen Mi TV.

Mi Band 4 NFC Europe availability expands as it is launched in Ukraine & Belarus

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 24, 2020

Xiaomi launched the Mi Band 4 last year in Cian and later on rolled out the smart band for the international market as Mi Smart Ban 4. The wearable device has already gotten a successor in the i Band 5 launched earlier this year but the compay hinted that it will launch an NFC version of the Mi Band 4 back in June. The new version was later rolled out in Russia. The Mi Band 4 NFC is now spreading to other European markets as the product has now been unveiled in Belarus and Ukraine.

The product is released in the two Europen countries in collaboration with Mastercard who powers the contactless payment service using the NFC chips onboard the device. The arrangement also has a number of Belarusian and Ukrainian banks as partners but is only for Mastercard holders.

Xiaomi is yet to announce an elaborate roll out outside the countries where it has already been rolled out. But since this is a partnership with Mastercard, we may likely see a wider roll out in the coming weeks.

Apart from contactless payment, the Mi Band 4 NFC packs all the fitness and sports features onboard the regular Band 4 such as heart rate sensor, sleep tracker, waterproof build and other sports-centric features.

HUAWEI nova8 series & HUAWEI Mate X2 certified by TENAA

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 24, 2020

Huawei may no longer produce smartphones if the US ban continues to exist. Nevertheless, the Chinese telecom giant is still working on to launch new devices. These upcoming handsets are HUAWEI nova8 series and HUAWEI Mate X2. Both of them have been now certified by TENAA exposing their model numbers. Additionally, their codenames have also been revealed.

The TENAA listings of the forthcoming nova8 series and Mate X2 were first shared by popular leakster Digital Chat Station on Weibo. He also exposed the codenames of these smartphones.

According to the tipster, the devices in the HUAWEI nova8 series are codenamed “Jessica” and “JessicaH”. Though he did not mention the marketing name of these products, they should probably retail as HUAWEI nova8 and HUAWEI nova8 Pro respectively. Further, they will come with two model numbers each – JSC-AN00 / JSC-TN00 and HJC-AN00 / HJC-TN00.

Having said that, this is not the first time we are hearing about the codenames of nova8 series. Back in August, reputed leaker Evan Blass revealed the devices in the series to be called “Jessica” as well as “Barbie”. Anyway, he did not straight up mention these codenames to be of nova8 series as he simply called them to be for next-gen nova series. That said, the smartphone associated with the latter codename is still a mystery.

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Other than the nova8 series, Digital Chat Station also revealed the model number of HUAWEI Mate X2 to be TET-AN00. Unfortunately, he neither shared the screenshot of its TENAA listing nor we could it find like the above four. Thus, we think it is either yet to be listed or removed.

As for its codename, it is called “Teton” just like Evan mentioned last month. According to a report, the third foldable from Huawei will continue to feature the same 8.03-inch foldable display with a resolution of 2480 x 2220 pixels. However, unlike its predecessors, the screen will be of inward folding type like the Galaxy Z Fold2.

It is worth noting that though Huawei is gearing up to release these smartphones, there’s a chance that they may be only limited to China and certain global markets as the company currently cannot place new orders for chips and other supplies.

HP launches new AIO PCs in India, features Intel 10th Gen chips

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Sean

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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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Sean

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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.

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