Nokia Power Earbuds Lite and Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker announced; Power Earbuds gets new colors

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Sep 22, 2020

HMD Global had a short online event today during which it announced a handful of products including the Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4 smartphones.

Nokia 2.4

The Nokia 2.4 continues the large-screen trend adopted by the Nokia 2.3. The screen is bigger now at 6.5-inches with an HD+ resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio. It keeps the waterdrop notch which houses a 5MP selfie camera.

The back of the phone has a 3D nano-textured design and is home to two cameras – a 13MP f/2.2 main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Sitting below the cameras is a fingerprint scanner. HMD Global says the phone has AI imaging, night mode, and a portrait mode with support for post-capture editing.

There is an Helio P22 processor under the hood paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. HMD Global says the 4500mAh inside the phone should provide a 2-day battery life. Sadly, there is no fast charging and it also comes with a MicroUSB port.

Other features of the phone include NFC, a dedicated Google Assistant button, FM radio, and Android 10. HMD Global says the phone is Android 11 ready and it will get OS upgrades for two years and security patches for three years.

The Nokia 2.4 comes in three colorways – Charcoal, Dusk, and Fjord – and is priced at €119 in Europe and $139 in the US. It will be available for purchase this month.

Nokia 3.4

The Nokia 3.4 is the first in the series to have a punch-hole display. The screen is a 6.39-inch HD+ panel with an 8MP camera in the top left corner.

There is a Snapdragon 460 processor with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage that can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot. The phone has three rear cameras arranged in a cookie-shaped housing. The setup includes a 13MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. There is a fingerprint scanner under the cameras just like on the Nokia 2.4 and it also has a dedicated Google Assistant button.

The Nokia 3.4 has a 4000mAh battery capacity and should also last up to 2 days according to the manufacturer. Thankfully, it charges via a USB-C port. It also has an audio jack, an FM radio, and NFC.

The phone is priced at €159/$179 and will be available in Charcoal, Fjord, and Dusk in October.

Xiaomi Band global shipment reaches 13.4 million in H1 2020 despite COVID 19!

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Sep 22, 2020

It is a well-known fact that the popular Mi Smart Band by Xiaomi is manufactured by Huami Technology. The Mi Band manufacturer recently held a launch conference where the Watch GTR and Watch GTS models were unveiled.

Before the announcement of the new products, Huami Technology CEO Huang Wang announced Huami’s performance in the wearable market. He disclosed that Huami Technology still achieved growth despite the COVID 19 pandemic, against the trend where companies were declaring loses.

According to the CEO, in the first half of the year, the shipments of Xiaomi bands in China reached 5.49 million units while the global shipments peaked at 13.4 million units. The ranks the Mi Band as the number one smart band booth in China and globally.

Not only that, the global shipments of Amazfit watches under Huami Technology reached 1.74 million units, a year-on-year increase of 48%, ranking fifth in the world for smart watches.

The CEO emphasized that the company was focused on professionalism and its longterm vision.

Snapdragon 750G 5G SoC arrives with a more powerful CPU than the one in the Snapdragon 768G

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Sep 22, 2020

Qualcomm has a new 5G mobile processor called the Snapdragon 750G. The new mobile platform brings improvements in CPU performance when compared to other chipsets such as the Snapdragon 768G and Snapdragon 765G.

The Snapdragon 750G 5G (SM7225) is an 8nm octa-core processor with a new Kryo 570 performance CPU. The new CPU is based on the Cortex-A77 and clocked at 2.2GHz and theoretically, should offer better performance than the Snapdragon 768G and Snapdragon 765G. The efficiency cores in the CPU are based on the Cortex-A55.

Qualcomm claims the new processor brings a 20% improvement in performance when compared to the Snapdragon 730G. The Adreno 619 GPU is also said to bring a 10% increase in performance over the Adreno 618 inside the Snapdragon 730G.

The Snapdragon 750G has a Snapdragon X52 5G modem that brings support for mmWave and Sub-6GHz spectrums. It also has Snapdragon Elite Gaming features including support for updateable GPU drivers, HDR fast Blend, and Game Color Plus. There is also a Spectra 355L ISP, support for 192MP photos, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6, Adaptive Audio, and support for Quick Charge 4+.

It has been reported that the Snapdragon 750G will appear first in the upcoming Xiaomi phone priced under €300.

Umidigi Bison global sales starts from October 16, starts at $149

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Sep 22, 2020

Umidigi launched a new Rugged Smartphone, Umidigi Bison last month. Now, the company has finally announced the price of the device. It also said that the global sale will begin on October 16th. Additionally, the company’s budget smartphone, Umidigi A7S is open for pre-sale for a special price until September 25th.

Umidigi Bison and A7S Price and Availability

Umidigi is one of the very few companies which makes rugged smartphones for outdoor use. The new Umidigi Bison is not just about its looks and durability but has great cameras too. Now that it’s open for global sales, Users can grab the device as early as next month and for the $149.99, this seems a promising choice.

That’s not all as the entry-level Umidigi A7S is open for pre-sale at a special price of $69.99 till September 25th. Both the Umidigi A7S and Umidigi Bison will be available on AliExpress.

Umidigi Bison Specifications

The device is dust, dirt, and sand-proof. It is IP68 and IP69K certified for water-resistance and can withstand thermal steam wash test up to 100 bar of pressure. The Umidigi Bison has a 6.3-inch FHD+ display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and a water-drop notch. It is powered by Mediatek Helio P60 SoC paired with 6GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. The highlight of the device is the quad rear camera setup with a 48MP f/1.79 Sony sensor, 16MP ultra-wide with 120-degree FOV, and two 5MP macro and depth sensors. The front has a 24MP f/2.0 Sony camera sensor for selfies.

Other features include 4G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging via USB-C port. The device is available in Cyber Yellow and Lava Orange color schemes.

Editor’s Pick: Oukitel WP5 Pro rugged smartphone launched with an 8000mAh battery, Helio A25 SoC for $129.99

Umidigi A7S Specifications

Umidigi launched the entry-level device a few weeks ago. The new entrant in the A series has a built-in thermometer sensor to measure body temperature without touching each other. while this could be very useful given the current scenario, the device has also got all the likings of a typical smartphone. There is a 6.53-inch HD+ display, Mediatek MT6737 SoC paired with 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, triple rear cameras with 13MP f/1.8 main lens, 8MP 120-degree FOV ultra-wide, 2MP depth sensor, and an 8MP f/1.8 sensor at the front for selfies. There is a 4,150mAh battery with 5W charging support.

Up Next: Umidigi A7 smartphone with a 6.49-inch display and AI-Quad camera launched for $89.99; UWatch 2S also makes debut

Vivo Watch with a premium design, 18 days battery life launched for ¥1299 (~$191)

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Sep 22, 2020

Vivo has released the much-anticipated Vivo Watch, the brand’s first smartwatch. The watch arrives with a premium design and several topnotch features. It is also priced at 1299 yuan (~$191).

The Vivo Watch comes in two different models based on the frame size and design. It is available in 46mm and 42mm versions. The 46mm version packs a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen with a 454×454 pixel resolution. On the other hand, the 42mm version sports a 1.19-inch AMOLED screen with a 390×390 pixel resolution.

In terms of the build, the watch utilises a stainless steel body which is tougher than common aluminium alloys and can easily resist daily wear and sweat. The bezel is made of precision ceramics which Vivo says it took nearly two months to complete the complicated process which involves subjecting the steel to sintering at 1400℃. Thus, the hardness is 4 times that of stainless steel.

In terms of straps, there are two options for the Vivo Watch models – Nappa leather straps and Fluoroelastomer straps. Among them, the leather strap is selected from the bull’s head skin, which maintains natural texture, smoothnes and has a delicate touch.

Further, the watch arrives with six built-in sensors including blood oxygen, accelerometer, air pressure, geomagnetism, ambient light, positioning, etc. The positioning system supports four major global systems, including the domestic Beidou, which is more accurate than the common dual-system positioning.

As a sports and fitness tracker, the Vivo Watch supports 11 types of sports monitoring, including outdoor running, swimming, cycling, mountaineering and so on.

The new watch also supports music playback, NFC traffic card, access card and JOVI voice assistant. In terms of battery life, the 42mm version of the Wivo Watch has a battery life of up to 9 days.

No word yet on the availability or global release.

Photoshop to get an advanced version of MIUI Gallery’ Sky Replacement feature

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Sep 22, 2020

When Xiaomi announced the Mi CC9 series, the two phones came with a feature in the gallery app that allowed you to change the sky in photos to a different one from a set of presets. The feature has now been made available for several Xiaomi and Redmi phones. If you have always wanted to try out the feature but don’t have a Xiaomi phone, you should be able to do so soon as Adobe has revealed that its Photoshop editing software will be getting a similar feature, and it is packed with more customizations.

According to The Verge, Adobe has a conference that is scheduled to run between October 20 and October 22 and we expect it will unveil new features for its suite of apps. Ahead of the launch, it has released a video that gives us a sneak peek of the Sky Replacement tool coming to Adobe Photoshop.

Users will be able to switch the sky in photos to a different one available in the built-in presets. They will also be able to add their own presets to use in their images. Adobe says the tool uses AI to tweak the foreground to match the choice of sky you choose. So it should automatically adjust the brightness of your photo if you choose a sunny sky or add a golden hue to your photo if you choose a golden hour sunset sky.

Adobe didn’t say when the feature will be available but more details should surface at the conference next month.

Zeaplus Buds with Active Noise Cancellation available on Giztop for just $49

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Sep 22, 2020

Zeaplus Buds is a Truly Wireless Earbuds that brings nearly 20 hours of playback time, Active Noise Cancellation(ANC) at just $49. The new Bluetooth earbuds is available on GIZTOP and it brings stereo sound at a very low price. In fact, it is one of the cheapest earbuds with active noise cancellation.

The design of the earbuds might resemble Apple’s AirPods Pro. However, Zeaplus says the design is to provide an exceptional seal for the ears and aid the ANC. The earbuds are made of ABS which is a thermoplastic polymer. Accordingly, the durability should be good in ideal scenarios. It comes in White Color and has a Zeaplus logo at the front of the case.

What’s in the box

In the box, you get a pair of Zeaplus Buds, a Charging case, USB-C cable, extra silicone ear-tips, and a manual. However, no charging adapter is provided in the box. Users can either use a USB Type-A charging adapter lying around at home or simply plug-in the Type-C cable to a Laptop, Mobile, or a Powerbank to charge the earbuds.

Editor’s Pick: Grab Oppo Enco W51 true wireless earbuds from Giztop at a $30 discount

Zeaplus Buds Specifications

Talking about the specs, the Zeaplus Buds has Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. The earbuds can give you playback of up to 4 hours, talk time of 3 hours each on a single charge. Additionally, the charging case comes with a bigger battery which the company claims can help you juice up to 20 hours of playback in total.

Audio-wise, the Zeaplus Buds has ANC which we can say is the highlight of the earbuds. At $49, you also get other features like Noise Cancellation/Transparency mode, Stereo sound quality. As the name suggests, the transparency mode lets you know what’s happening around while not disturbing the audio that is thrown at your ears.

Each of the earbuds also has media controls that let you press once for play/pause music and answer a phone call. You can also press twice to skip tracks, thrice to return back, Press and hold to toggle between ANC and Transparency mode.

Price and Shipping

If you are an avid reader of Gizmochina, you would know that our GIZTOP ships to many countries worldwide. To sum up, Zeaplus Buds is a feature-packed yet affordable earbud available at $49 and ready to ship to most parts of Europe, Asia, and America. You can grab one for yourselves here.

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Pete Lau details the display specs of OnePlus 8T

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Sep 22, 2020

OnePlus 8T has been confirmed to launch on October 14. Even most of its specifications have leaked in the past few days along with 3D CAD renders exposing its entire despite. Despite all of it, the company has officially partnered with TechRadar to reveal the complete specifications of OnePlus 8T’s display.

The information regarding the display of OnePlus 8T comes from the CEO Pete Lau himself. According to him, the upcoming OnePlus 8T will feature a 6.55-inch flexible AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 2.5D curved glass.

Most importantly, it will have a peak brightness of 1,100 nits, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 0.3 JNCD (Just Noticeable Color Difference), and 91.9% screen-to-body ratio. That means the bezel surrounding the screen on this handset will be even slimmer than OnePlus 8 Pro despite ditching curved aesthetics.

Mr Lau also added that the OnePus 8T had gone through DisplayMate’s rigorous screen tests to achieve an A+ rating. Earlier today, he also said that the new OnePlus smartphone will be lag-free for 3 years on Weibo.

Having said that, although the CEO did not mention the resolution of the display, the leaked specifications exposed the device to arrive with an FHD+ panel, instead of QHD+ on the OnePlus 8 Pro.

According to previous leaks, the OnePlus 8T will feature a Samsung Galaxy A/Galaxy M series design, One UI lookalike OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 48MP (wide) + 16MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 32MP punch-hole selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery, and 65W fast charging borrowed from OPPO.

Xiaomi Mi 10T series launch date set for September 30

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Sep 22, 2020

Xiaomi has announced the launch date for the upcoming Mi 10T series. The announcement was made on Twitter today by the official Xiaomi account.

The tweet says the Mi 10T series will be unveiled during an online launch event scheduled for September 30. The event will begin at 14:00 GMT+2 and will be live-streamed on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and on Mi.com.

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Get ready to meet the inspirational #Mi10TSeries. #PowerYourCreativity pic.twitter.com/X33mQ8cHdE

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) September 22, 2020

The Mi 10T series includes the Mi 10T Lite, the Mi 10T, and the Mi 10T Pro. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will have displays with punch holes and high refresh rates, Snapdragon 865 processors, up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. The Pro version will have a 108MP primary rear camera while the standard model will have a 64MP sensor. A leaked image revealed the Mi 10T Pro will sell for €699.

Xiaomi has teased a 5G phone that will have a starting price under €300; there is a chance this phone might be the Mi 10T Lite. Little is known about the specs of the Lite model but we won’t be surprised if it is powered by a Snapdragon 690 5G processor.

While the launch is a global event, individual countries such as Thailand and India may get separate launches at a later date.

Huawei Watch GT2 Porsche Design edition images leaked ahead of launch

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Sep 22, 2020

Huawei recently announced the Watch GT2 Pro both in China and later on for the global market. The new watch is likely to get a premium version which may launch alongside the Mate 40 series. The model dubbed Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Porsche Edition will emerge as the first smartwatch that would be launched under the collaborative effort between Huawei and Porsche Design.

The Watch GT2 Pro Porsche Edition bears the same design with the regular Watch GT 2 Pro except that it comes with a metal bracelet. Also, on booting the device, the Porsche Design logo first appears before the home screen.

The leak first appeared in an early review video that has been pulled off the YouTube channel except for some screenshots leaked by @evleaks. The watch has an elegantly modern design. We also expect some themes tailored to the Porsche Design.

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The new flagship smartwatch is expected to feature a rugged design made from premium materials, including a sapphire watch crystal, titanium case and skin-friendly ceramic case back that combines with another sapphire glass black to enhance monitoring accuracy and wearing comfort.

We expect Huawei to unveil the watch officially next month.

Xiaomi XiaoAI Speaker Art to launch in India on September 29

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Sep 22, 2020

Xiaomi India has scheduled a launch event called “Smarter Living 2021” for September 29. The company is expected to launch a number of products such as Mi Smart 4 and Mi Watch Revolve to name a couple. Ahead of the event, the firm has been teasing these upcoming products on social media. Today’s teaser suggests that one of these forthcoming smart products will be XiaoAI Speaker Art.

The Xiaomi XiaoAI Speaker Art launched in China in the month of May for 349 yuan (₹3,383/$51). It is still selling for the same price in the country. Hence, we can expect it to be priced around ₹5,000 ($68) in India.

In Chian, this speaker is powered by Xiaomi’s XiaoAI voice assistant but in India, it should either feature Amazon Alexa or Google Assitant. Apart from that, the speaker may launch with a different name, however, with the same design and specifications.

That means, it will feature a metal build with 10,531 holes and a 16 million RGB LED strip at the top with capacitive touch keys for volume control, play/pause, and enable/disable far-field microphones.

It comes with a 2.5-inch speaker with DTS sound. It can be also paired with a second unit to experience 2.0 stereo sound. As for connectivity, it sports dual-band WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2.

Last but not least, it can be paired easily with devices running MIUI 12 but we are not sure if this feature will be available in India.

Dell G5 Gaming Notebook models with up to 300Hz refresh rate launched in China

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Sep 22, 2020

Dell has released a series of gaming notebook PCs dubbed Dell G5 gaming notebook laptops. The gaming notebook series all feature up to 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor, RTX 2070Max-Q, 300Hz screen, the price ranged from 5499 yuan ($811) to 12999 yuan ($1918).

The new G5 gaming notebook continues the tradition of the previous generation, packing large screens with narrow bezels. The screen has been upgraded to a high colour gamut of 72% NTSC. The high configuration also supports screens of 144Hz or even 300Hz.

This gaming notebook originally has excellent RGB lighting effects, a 12-zone RGB chassis light blade, a four-zone RGB custom backlit keyboard, and the atmosphere light on the bottom also supports multi-zone independent control.

In terms of the interface, the left side of the new G5 game notebook is a power interface, HDMI, USB-A, RJ45 network cable interface, and a Type-C interface from left to right. The laptop also packs an SD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The laptop is available in five different models – a base variant with the 10th-generation Core i5 SoC with 16GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX1650 GPU and is priced at 5499 yuan (~$811. The 10th-generation Core i5 SoC version with 16GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX1650Ti GPU and is priced at 5899 yuan. The third version comes with 10th-generation Core i7 SoC with 16GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX1650Ti GPU and is priced at 6,699 yuan. There is an 8th-generation Core i7 SoC with 16GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX2060 GPU priced at 8199 yuan. Finally, the top-end model pacKs a 10th-generation Core i7 SoC with 16GB RAM, NVIDIA 2070MQ GPU and 300Hz refresh rate. It packs a retail price of 12,999 yuan ($1918).

The models are available on Jingdong (JD.com).

Huawei gets further involved in 5G development in Thailand

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Sep 22, 2020

Huawei, the Chinese telecom giant, and the Thai government have worked together to jointly launch a facility aimed at developing the 5G infrastructure in the Southeast Asian country.

According to an NHK report, the Thailand 5G Ecosystem Innovation Center had its opening ceremony take place in Bangkok earlier this week. In the event, Thailand’s Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Buddhipongse Punnakanta, attended in place of the country’s Prime Minister Chan-o-cha. The government official also thanked the Chinese company for its cooperation in setting up the new center.

The newly built facility houses equipment to test products and even allows visitors that want to get a sensor of how 5G services work. This includes exhibitions involving medical robots and face recognition-based surveillance systems. The Chinese tech giant has invested 15 million US Dollars to the joint project and is even sending its engineers to the country to help with personnel training. In other words, apart from just providing 5G infrastructure, Huawei is also planning on stimulating its local economy by creating new job opportunities or prospects as well.

This arrives amid the rising US pressures, as the Trump Administration has recently reinforced regulations against Huawei. Furthermore, the company has also been facing increasing scrutiny over alleged ties with the Government of China, so gaining positive relations is crucial for the company. Huawei has also been focusing on other Southeast Asian regions as well and plans on increasing its presence throughout. Buddhipongse also stated that his country is open to cooperating with any country.

OnePlus 8T teased in new video, hints at an Ultra variant

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Sep 22, 2020

OnePlus is gearing up for the launch of its new OnePlus 8T series on 14th October 2020. A per a series of new teaser videos, the company emphasized on the upcoming smartphone’s speed and uncompromising nature along with the catchphrase “Ultra Stops at Nothing.”

At the moment, it is currently unclear what the ‘Ultra’ terminology stands for. However, the leading speculations have been that the company might not be launching an OnePlus 8T Pro, and would go for an Ultra variant instead for its high end offering. The short teaser video in question contained various action sequences, with the ‘Ultra’ slogan arriving at the 19 second mark.

Furthermore, OnePlus also released another shorted teaser trailer of the upcoming series, which featured the company’s brand ambassador, Robert Downey Jr. who talks about moving faster, which is likely regarding the 120Hz high refresh rate panel on the OnePlus 8T. Unfortunately, there isn’t much to go on or gather from either of these teaser videos although rumors and reports have hinted at the OnePlus 8T’s specifications.

The device is expected to feature a 6.55 inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is said to sport a 32 megapixel punch hole selfie shooter and will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. For memory, we can expect 8 to 12GB of RAM and up to at least 256GB of internal storage. These are just speculations so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates that should arrive soon.

Amazfit X will retail for 1,999 yuan ($295) when it will launch commercially in Q4 2020

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Sep 22, 2020

Back in August 2019, Huami Technology unveiled Amazfit X curved smartwatch. The company crowdfunded it earlier this year on Indiegogo for global customers, followed by on Xiaomi Youpin in China last month. Now, as the product has successfully reached its crowdfunding goals on both these platforms, the firm officially announced its retail price along with commercial availability for China at today’s Amazfit GTR/GTS 2 launch event.

The Amazfit X is one of a kind wearable with a curved flexible OLED display. Its only competitor is nubia Watch, which is also still in the crowdfunding phase. However, unlike the nubia wearable whose future is uncertain, the one from Amazfit now has an official retail price as well as rough information regarding its commercial availability.

At the Amazfit GTR 2 and Aamzfit GTS 2 launch event, Huami Technology, the company behind Amazfit-branded fitness products officially revealed that the retail price of Amazfit X will be 1,999 yuan ($295). Surprisingly, It happens to be 100% more or double than the curved smartwatch’s 999 yuan/$150 crowdfunding price.

Also, the firm did not announce the exact launch date of this wearable. Instead, it simply mentioned that it will be available in Q4 2020, which begins next month. Above all, it will be probably limited to China, at least for the first few months.

That said, if the mass manufacturing process goes as planned, interested customers in the company’s home country will be able to snag it from online and offline retailers before the end of this year.

LG patents a unique device with a rollable OLED display

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Sep 22, 2020

Flexible displays have shown great advancements in recent times. Ever since their inception, the new breed of the display has branched out to fields like, smartphones, TVs and may soon be seen in other areas as well. Now, a recent LG patent reveals a new product that features a unique design with a rollable display.

According to a LetsGoDigital report, the South Korean tech giant filed a patent application for this ‘Electronic device’ with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) back in 2019. This got approved earlier this month arrives with various product sketches as well. Looking at these images, a device with a primary base can be observed which features all of the components as well as the rolled up display. This base has a square rectangular cuboid or triangular design, based on the variations.

Judging by its size, it is meant to be a compact and carryable device that might serve multiple purposes. The display is a rollable OLED panel, which is similar to the one seen in its Signature TV R that featured a rollable display as well. A power button can be found on top of the display device, while additional buttons are also placed next to it that control the display rolling out or rolling in. Although, images show that the user can also manually pull out the display if needed.

At the moment, it is unsure what purpose the device actually serves as the images reveal that it indeed has a camera as well on one end and the display can be used for multimedia entertainment. Another interesting feature is that the device also has a stylus, which may be indicative of the gadget being targetted towards professionals in the creative fields. Furthermore, when pulling out the display, the aspect ratio of the image being displayed is changed according to the amount of display that is rolled out. So, users can choose what length of the display they require.

Unfortunately, the name of this product is currently unknown and its internal specifications are also unclear. However, LG has provided an in depth breakdown of the components that will be housed on the inside of the device’s casing, so we can assume that the company might actually be working on such a device and could possibly showcase it in notable events like CES 2021. Although, that is just speculation so take it with a pinch of salt.

Huami announces Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2, features blood oxygen level tracker and more

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Sep 22, 2020

Huami has just announced two new wearable products in the company’s first offline launch conference earlier today (22nd September 2020). In the event, the Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 were unveiled, which arrive with various improvements alongside certain new features.

Amazfit GTR 2

The Huami Amazfit GTR 2 is the second iteration of the GTR series and arrives with a 14 days long battery life. It also features new health-related features like blood oxygen detection and can also monitor sleep patterns. The wearable is built with a 3D glass on the top which is surrounded by a ceramic bezel. Huami claims that each watch goes through 35 processes and over 27 hours of polishing. The glass is also coated with a diamond-like carbon coating to prevent any scratches during use, with a 9H hardness comparable to sapphire.

The display is a 1.39 inch AMOLED panel with a 328 PPI that has a maximum brightness of 450 nits. It is also slimmer than the previous generation and features two crowns on the right side. Two versions of the new smartwatch can be purchased, which includes a class model that has a stainless steel body and leather strap or a sports model that features an aluminum alloy body with a silicone strap.

New Health Tracking and Assessment System

The Amazfit GTR 2 is equipped with the latest BioTracker 2 PPG optical sensor that enables it to check the blood oxygen saturation levels alongside mapping the user’s heart rate. Huami said that the saturation measurements can reach up to 96 percent, which is almost the same as a professional oximeter that is used specifically for the task. The company has also developed a new sleep engine that can run with the blood oxygen detection feature to map the breathing cycles of the user during sleep.

In other words, this maps the blood oxygen levels at night as well, which is a feature that is likely inspired by the ongoing pandemic. The wearable also has a built-in PAI health assessment system that converts the various health data gathered over time into values that can be read later on through the use of algorithms. The Amazfit GTR 2 also features 12 different sports modes, which it can automatically detect, and has a water resistance of up to 50 meters. It also features essential connectivity options like Bluetooth and can connect with wireless earphones as well.

For storage, 4GB of internal storage is also offered and users can store music locally on the device. The latest Huami wearable is supported by both Android and iOS smartphones, features the XiaoAI voice assistant, and can even connect to WiFi to download music directly without a paired handset. This also allows the device to support GPS and GLONASS positioning systems. Its battery life can last for up to 14 days with regular use and about 38 days when used just as a basic watch. The device still supports NFC for various payments and other security features as well.

Amazfit GTS 2

The other wearable that Huami announced in the press conference was the Amazfit GTS 2. This device has a thinner and lighter design in comparison to the GTR 2 but still features the same “roundness, integration, and immersion,” in other words, a similar diamond-like coating for added protection. Unlike the GTR 2 however, the Amazfit GTS 2 features a rectangular 1.65 inch AMOLED display with rounded corners. It also has 450 nits of maximum brightness and a 341 PPI density for clear images.

The gadget has an anodized metallic body that arrives in three colors, namely obsidian black, streamer gold, and dolphin gray. Similar to GTR 2, it also features 12 sports modes and the company claims that it will support up to 90 different modes in the future. The Amazfit GTS 2 is also quite similar in terms of health-related prowess with the GTR 2 a well, with it also having the same PAI health system and smart functions. Its battery life lasts for about 7 days with regular use and 20 days when used as a simple watch.

Just like the Amazfit GTR 2, the GTS 2 also has onboard storage. It also has a microphone and speaker so users can take calls on their watch.

Price and Availability

The Amazfit GTR 2 is priced and 999 Yuan (roughly 146 US Dollars) for the Sports variant and 1,099 Yuan (roughly 162 US Dollars) for the Class variant. On the other hand, the GTS 2 is priced at 999 Yuan and both the smartwatches will be available through online sales on 23rd September 2020. It will be available through major Chinese online retailers like JD.com, Tmall, Xiaomi Youpin, Huami’s own stores, and more.

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 and Mi 8 Lite updated to MIUI 12 globally

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