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OnePlus 8T 5K renders and specs leaked: 120Hz display, 65W fast charging, and more

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Habeeb Onawole
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The front view of the OnePlus 8T leaked a few weeks ago. Now, we know what the entire device will look thanks to renders that have been published on the web. These renders are also accompanied by the specs of the phone, some of which you may find disappointing and others that you will be excited for.

OnePlus 8T render

The renders and specs are from OnLeaks and he has partnered with the Indian blog, PriceBaba. These renders are said to be based on internal schematics and not 3D CADs, so there are no dimensions.

The OnePlus 8T will indeed have a flat display with a hole punch at the top left corner of the screen. The back is covered in glass and it is curved with rounded corners. OnePlus has adopted a new design for the rear cameras. Gone is the centered and elongated pill-shaped housing, and in its place is a rectangular housing similar to the ones we have seen on Samsung phones. The camera housing is home to four cameras arranged in an L-shape and an LED flash.

The phone has a USB-C port at the bottom and it is flanked on the right by two slits for the speaker grille and the SIM tray on the left. The alert slider and power button are on the right side of the frame while the left is home to the volume control. There is also a wide but thin speaker grille above the display.

With respect to the specs, the OnePlus 8T is said to have a 6.55-inch screen just like the OnePlus 8. The resolution is still FHD+ but the refresh rate ha been bumped up to 120Hz. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 865 processor and it will be paired with 8GB or 12GB of RAM with 128GB and 256GB of storage respectively.

The OnePlus 8T is reported to have a 32MP selfie camera while the quad cameras on the back of the phone include a 48MP primary sensor, a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.

The camera is getting a slight bump from 4300mAh on the OnePlus 8 to 4500mAh on the OnePlus 8T. However, fast charging gets a huge bump as the OnePlus 8 is said to support 65W fast charging. What do you think it will be called, Warp Charge 65? As expected, the phone will run Android 11 with OxygenOS 11 on top out of the box.

The OnePlus 8T should launch by the end of the month or by the first week of October. It is not yet known if any of the reported mid-range Nord phones will be arriving together with it or later.

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Samsung to add a second telephoto lens on the Galaxy S21 in place of the ToF sensor

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Jed John Ikoba
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Samsung‘s latest Galaxy S20 models featured a 3D Time of Flight (ToF) sensor and a Telephoto lens on the rear camera setup. According to South Korean website TheElec, the tech giant may have got plans to add a second telephoto lens on the device.

The report says Samsung will replace the 3D Time of Flight (ToF) sensor with a second telephoto lens while still retaining the Quad-camera setup of the upcoming flagship model.

The Galaxy S21 will reportedly have a 12MP ultrawide camera, a 108MP wide-angle lens, a 10MP 3x optical zoom telephoto lens and then a folded zoom telephoto. The folded zoom telephoto camera will support over 5x zoom.

Apart from the folded zoom telephoto camera, the specs for the remaining three cameras are said to be the same in terms of pixels. The flagship model will pack a huge 40MP front camera.

The 3D ToF sensor was yanked off the Galaxy Note 20 as the sensor was seldom used by owners of the Galaxy S20. Also, the sensor was below par with that of Apple’s from where it drew inspiration.

If Samsung indeed included a twin telephoto camera setup on the Galaxy S21, it will be tilting towards Huawei P40 Pro Plus which features a 3X optical zoom lens and a 10X folded zoom. The P40 Pro Plus also has a ToF module, though, as it features a five-camera set-up With two telephoto cameras, the device will allow larger areas to be zoomed in without hurting the picture’s resolution. Unlike when there was one telephoto, the areas between 3x and 5x will actually magnify the real object.

Huawei P40 Pro Plus features two Telephoto lenses

Samsung was recently reported to have changed the codename for the Galaxy S21 from Unbound to Palette. The top model of the Galaxy S21 will also have the S Pen.

Samsung Galaxy S20 series shipment is projected to peak at about 20 million units this year, much lower than the 30 million units on average of previous Galaxy S series models. It is expected that the Galaxy S21 will mark a rebound for the company.

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LG Wing is official: fixes smartphone usage problems we’ve lived with

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Habeeb Onawole
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The LG Wing is official and it is a pretty amazing device. Honestly, it is. The LG Wing is the first phone (product) from LG’s Explorer Project and its unique design solves smartphone usage problems we have lived with.

LG Wing featured

LG Wing Design

The LG Wing is a different take on dual display devices. There is the main display that rotates 90° to reveal a smaller screen. Both screens work together to provide new usage scenarios and improve on existing ones.

With a design like this, durability is important. LG says the hinge which allows the main screen swivel uses a dual-spring, dual-lock, and hydraulic damper. All these work together to prevent disconnection, allows for a uniform distribution of force, and also absorbs shocks when swiveled.

LG Wing mechanics

LG claims the LG Wing was put through multiple durability tests including stress tests, shock tests, bending tests, and touch sensors and key press tests. The swivel was also tested over 200 thousand times.

Worried about the inner screen getting scratched by the outer one? LG says it has applied a poly-oxy-methylene (POM) coating on the second screen that prevents it from getting damaged by the larger one. Just like a lot of LG’s other phones, the Wing is also MIL-STD-810G certified.

LG also tried to cut down the weight by reducing the thickness of the alloy frame and applying a perforation technique to reduce the mass. These reductions allowed for the weight of the phone to be cut down from over 300 grams to 260 grams.

 

LG Wing Dual Screen Usage Scenarios

The LG Wing’s swivel dual-screen form factor allows for a variety of usage scenarios. Some apps will automatically take advantage of the second screen when in the dual-screen mode such as YouTube which can display playback controls or comments on the secondary screen while the main screen plays the video. Music apps will also do something similar. If you are scrolling o your gallery, highlighted photos will show up on the main screen while the rest of the photos will be visible on the smaller screen. Video editing also works in a similar way.

Another usage scenario is to use two apps at the same time: so you can watch a movie or live stream on the main screen while tweeting about it or taking down notes on the smaller screen. if you have frequently used apps, you can save the combination and quickly launch them whenever you want.

All these scenarios on a standard smartphone will either have you creating a split-screen or dealing with distractions while in a particular app.

LG Wing Specs

The LG Wing has a main 6.8-inch 2460 x 1080 screen that swivels up 90° to reveal a smaller 3.9-inch 1240 x 1080 screen behind it. Both screens are OLED panels. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor and has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

The LG Wing has a 32MP pop-up selfie camera, a first for an LG phone. The manufacturer has included a fall detection feature that causes the camera to retract when you drop it. This is a feature we have seen on other phones such as the OnePlus 7 Pro.

The back of the phone is home to three rear cameras arranged vertically and rocking a design similar to that of the Reno4. The primary camera (positioned in the middle) is a 64MP sensor and above it is a 12MP 120° ultrawide angle camera for shooting in swivel mode while the third camera is another ultrawide angle camera, but a 13MP sensor with a 117° FOV, for shooting in basic mode.

LG Wing gimbal

LG has included a number of cool camera features such as simultaneous recording from both the rear and selfie camera. There is also a gimbal mode that allows you to use the device just as you would use a phone mounted on a gimbal. In this mode, what you are recording is displayed on the main screen while the lower screen displays a virtual control akin to that on a gimbal with buttons such as an on-screen joystick for tilting and panning, a pan following mode, and a lock mode. LG says there are six motion sensors that work with a stabilization software to keep your videos steady.

The LG Wing has an in-display fingerprint scanner, packs a 4000mAh battery, and has support for wireless charging. It is also resistant to splashes and LG says the internals have a waterproof coating.

 

LG Wing Price and Availability

LG didn’t reveal the price of its new dual-screen smartphone neither did it say when it will go on sale. However, it has been reported that it will be available in the US.

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OnePlus Nord 6GB+64GB variant will go on sale in India on September 21

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Jed John Ikoba
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OnePlus is set to launch the more affordable base variant of the Nord smartphone with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant in India. The OnePlus Nord comes in three variants namely 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at Rs. 24,999 (~$340), Rs. 27,999 (~$381), and Rs. 29,999 (~$408), respectively.

The two higher variants are already on sale in India but according to a poster shared by noted tipster – Ishan Agarwal, the 6GB RAM variat will go on sale on September 21 in India. The base variant will only be available in Gray Onyx colour option. Further, depleted stocks for other variants will be replenished and made available the same day through Amazon & OnePlus official website. OnePlus Nord

The OnePlus Nord is the brand’s first mid-range model in a long while.It has received good receptions in the Indian and European markets.

To refresh our memories, the Nord features a 6.44-inch AMOLED display that produces FHD+ resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 765G processor powers the device. The OxygenOS 10.5 based Android 10 OS runs on the device. For optics, it packs a 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual front-facing cameras. Its rear is fitted with an OIS ready 48-megapixel (Sony IMX586) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) quad-camera system. The phone is backed by a 4,115mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. It comes with support for NFC and in-display fingerprint reader.

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Oukitel’s new WP8 Pro Rugged phone is Cheap & built for outdoor enthusiasts with IP69K certification

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Staff
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Oukitel has announced its brand new rugged smartphone, the Oukitel WP8 Pro, targeted at outdoor enthusiasts and adventure junkies. The phone’s rugged body ensures that it can withstand the harshest of environments and comes with IP69K certification.

But the WP8 Pro is all about its rugged body. The phone boasts pretty decent smartphone features like a 6.5-inch display, 5000mAh battery, an octa-core MediaTek Helio A25 processor, and even NFC.

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One of the highlights of the new OUKITEL WP8 Pro is its IP69K rating. This makes it dust and heat resistant. IP69K is the highest IP certification for a smartphone and is only given after the phone has to go through dust, close-range high pressure, high-temperature spray downs. It is also water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

The phone has 4GB of RAM onboard with 64GB of storage. There’s a basic 16MP triple camera setup at the back and the large 5000mAh battery can power these features for nearly two days on a single charge. Other features include a Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and Electronic Compass.

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Like some other rugged smartphones, the Oukitel WP8 Pro also features a special customizable button that can be programmed for a number of specific applications like underwater camera mode, emergency calls, or other short cuts. You can further customize it for single, double, and long-press functions.

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The Oukitel WP8 Pro goes on sale globally via the official AliExpress Oukitel Store on September 25 for an affordable price tag of $119.99. Note that the first 400 orders of the phone will get free Oukitel wireless earbuds.

 

 

 

OUKITEL WP8 Pro Specs:

  • Screen: 6.5″ HD+ Waterdrop Screen
  • CPU: MediaTek MT6762D & 8 xCortex-A53, 2.0GHz
  • GPU: IMG PowerVR GE8320 650MHz
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB
  • Rear camera: 16MP+2MP+2MP
  • Front camera: 8MP, IMX219
  • Water, dust, shock resistant: IP68, IP69K
  • Dedicated keys: Independent customizable button
  • Connectivity: Dual 4G / Dual VoLTE
  • GPS, Glonass
  • USB Micro 5pin, Bluetooth 4.2, OTG
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Dimensions: 178 x 84.7 x 12.9 mm
  • Weight: Approx 260g
  • Colors: Orange, Midnight Black

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OUKITEL WP8 Pro Giveaway (10 units)

The OUKITEL WP8 Pro comes in two colors – Midnight Black and Orange. The sale kicks on from September 25 to 29 via Aliexpress.

The company will also recruit 10 users who’ll be given an OUKITEL WP8 Pro phone for free for testing and feedback. You can check out more details about the phone as well as the giveaway from its official website.

 

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Nokia 7.3 rumored to launch on September 22; Nokia 9.3 will arrive later

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Habeeb Onawole
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There are so many product launches happening this month but it appears there are more that are yet to be officially announced. One of them is the new Nokia 7.3 which has been reported will be unveiled next week.

The info comes from the Twitter account “Nokia anew” (@nokia_anew), and according to them, HMD Global will most likely unveil the Nokia 7.3 on September 22.

For those waiting for the flagship Nokia 9.3, you will have to wait a bit longer as the source says it is expected to launch at the end of the year.

The Nokia 7.3 is the successor to the Nokia 7.2 which is reported to have been discontinued. The phone is said to be a 5G phone with a Snapdragon 690 processor, a 6.3-inch FHD+ display, a 24MP selfie camera, and a 48MP/64MP primary rear cameras. It is also expected to pack a 4000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

HMD Global is yet to make an announcement with respect to the phone’s launch. However, if it will indeed arrive next week, then an official statement should be released before the end of this week.

The Finnish company is also expected to announce the Nokia 6.3 and the budget Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4 smartphones. It remains to be seen if these phones will launch alongside the Nokia 7.3 or get announced next quarter.

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Leak: Xiaomi Mi TV 82-inch 8K will come with an integrated 5G modem

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi is known for various products apart from smartphones. Its smart TV business is one of the largest in China and India. Since the beginning of this year, the company has been making breakthroughs in this segment with products like Redmi Smart TV MAX 98 and Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent Edition. Late last month, an 82-inch Xiaomi 8K and 4K televisions were spotted on 3C. Now, more information about the 8K model emerges.

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The upcoming 82-inch Mi TV 8K (7680 x 4320 pixels) will bear the model number L82M6-8K, as per 3C. It is listed on the Chinese certification bureau with a power rating of 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 700W.

Additionally, Digital Chat Station, the one who shared this listing first claimed it to use panels from LG Display. However, he did not mention the type of the panel. The new information about this television also comes from him but even now, he did not say anything about the type of the panel but revealed something more interesting about his forthcoming TV.

According to the tipster, the soon to be launched Mi TV 82-inch 8K will come with an integrated 5G modem to provide an uninterrupted 8K streaming experience. He also says that this television will be super expensive but will be cheaper than the company’s 49,999 yuan ($7,331) transparent TV.

That said, Xiaomi will not be the first company to announce a 5G TV because another fellow Chinese company called ChiQ (Changhong) had already announced its offering earlier this year. However, we are not sure if this product is on sale in China.

Also, Xiaomi is yet to announce the launch date of its new 82-inch smart televisions in 4K and 8K resolution. Since they have been certified, they should be unveiled soon in the coming weeks.

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Kospet announces Watch Face Design competition, Winners get a Free Kospet Prime 2 Android Smartwatch

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Staff
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Kospet, the Chinese smartwatch maker is all set to launch its biggest product of 2020, the Kospet Prime 2. The smartwatch will run on the Android platform and will come with a camera, an octa-core processor, and even 4GB of RAM. As you might have already figured, the company wants the watch to be as powerful as a smartphone.

Now, Kospet has announced a global competition for smartwatch lovers and the winners will be sent the all-new Kospet Prime 2 smartwatch for FREE.

Kospet Prime 2

In order to participate in the Kospet Prime 2 Watch Face design competition, you have to submit three customized watch faces that’s compatible with the watch’s stock launcher. Each user can submit 3 watch faces to enter the competition, but the company notes that you may submit more than 3 if you want to increase your chances of winning.

Also, this competition is open only to their forum members (so you’ll need to join the forums to be eligible) who are not professionally involved in designing watch faces. So it’s targeted at users who are passionate about smartwatches and would like to win one for free.

The three watch face designs that you submit have to be original works and should not be copied from other individuals or brands.

In order to participate in the competition, you have to send your watch face zip files to [email protected] by midnight of 27th September, New York time zone. Make sure that you use the Watch-Face Designer software specified by the company in the official competition rules here.

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The Kospet Prime 2 will come with an Helio P22 octa-core processor with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and Android 10 out of the box. It will have a 2.1-inch 480 x 480-pixel resolution round display and will feature a camera on top for face unlock, selfies, and video calls. Inside, there’ll be a 1600mAh battery which should be enough to power the device for more than a day. It supports Wireless Charging too.

To get more information on the Kospet Prime 2 Watch Face design competition, check out this link.

 

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OnePlus announces Red Cable Privé to celebrate 2 million members

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Sean
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OnePlus has just announced the Red Cable Privé. It is an all new dedicated members only platform to reward the OnePlus Community. The Red Cable Privé provides its members with valuable opportunity to earn a series of rewards and exclusive benefits and is being launched to celebrate the brand reaching two million Red Cable Club members in India.

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For those unaware, the Red Cable Club functions similarly and offers members rewards via their various brand partners. This includes offers from companies like Nike, Victorinox, Starbucks, Cure.fit, Zomato, Gaana, Uber, and Apollo Pharmacy. Thus, the Red Cable Privé stands as an extension to these benefits and more. As a part of the Red Cable Privé, members can get access to:

  • Privé Life: This provides members access to limited edition lifestyle merchandise from OnePlus. It also includes the “first co-branded merchandise for Red Cable Privé offering the all-new OnePlus x Victorinox Swiss Knife ‘Never Settle’ edition.”
  • Privé Tokens: The tokens from the Privé club helps members avail discount vouchers from OnePlus and its partner brands.
  • Privé Gift Cards: As the name suggests, the company is offering gift cards for its partner brands for a range of lifestyle products, food and beverages, and even healthcare.
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According to Vikas Agarwal, General Manager, OnePlus India, “We constantly seek opportunities to provide our community with new, rewarding experiences. This fundamental thought is what led to the making of Red Cable Club for our Indian community. As we further build on the Red Cable Club initiative with Red Cable Privé, we are positive that our community members will truly enjoy the series of unique offers that we have provided for them and their loved ones.”

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Notably, the company is also offering new activities for its Red Cable Club members to stand a change to win bonus RedCoins. These can be used to participate in “Coin your Fortune” lucky draw that will be held on 14th to 15th September 2020, with a chance of winning up to 99,999 RedCoins. Members can also win recently launched devices like the OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus Nord, OnePlus Buds, or OnePlus Bullets Wireless.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T to sport LCD screen with MEMC support

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Since the rumor mill has revealed a lot of information on the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro, Xiaomi is expected to soon announce it in global markets. Past reports have claimed that these models are codenamed as Apollo and Apollo Pro. Initial rumors had claimed that these phones are equipped with OLED panels. However, it is now being said that both phones have LCD screens. Also, a Chinese tipster has claimed that the Apollo phone (Mi 10T) will have native support for MEMC technology.

The MEMC tech will upscale the lower frame rate content to match with the 144Hz refresh rate of the Mi 10T’s 6.67-inch LCD panel. He added that the diameter of the Mi 10T’s punch-hole camera cutout is of 3.8mm only. The images of the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro that have surfaced in the recent past have revealed how small the selfie camera cutouts are.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is expected to come with a 6.67-inch LCD screen that offers 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate. It will be fueled by 8 GB of RAM and it may come in storage options such as 128 GB and 256 GB.

Xiaomi Mi 10 T Pro and Mi 10T
Xiaomi Mi 10 T Pro and Mi 10T

The Mi 10T Pro has a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support. It has a 108-megapixel (main) + 20-megapixel (ultrawide) + 8-megapixel triple camera system. It has a side-facing fingerprint reader. The MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS will come pre-installed on the Mi 10T Pro. It could be priced at 640 euros / 680 euros in Europe.

Xiaomi Mi 10T specifications

The Mi 10T could be borrowing most of its specs from the Pro. The handset may come with 6 GB of RAM and it may sport a 64-megapixel triple camera system. It could be fueled by a new 5G-ready Snapdragon 7-series chipset. The handset could be priced at 550 euros.

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Amazon partners with Amitabh Bachchan for a new celebrity voice experience

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Sean
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Indian acting legend, Amitabh Bachchan, has partnered up with Amazon to bring a new celebrity voice experience for its userbase in India. The Bollywood veteran star will have his voice recorded for interactions with Alexa.

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Indian customers will be able to get the actor’s iconic baritone voice on Alexa by buying the Amitabh Bachchan voice experience. Although, this feature will be available sometime 2021. According to the actor himself, “Technology has always given me an opportunity to adapt to new forms. Be it in movies, TV shows, podcasts, and now, I am excited to create this voice experience in partnership with Amazon and Alexa. With voice technology, we are building something to engage more effectively with my audience and well-wishers.”

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Amazon will be adding iconic dialogues from Amitabh Bachchan’s famous movies like Shehenshah. Furthermore, the voice experience will also include other features like jokers, the current weather, shayaris, motivational quotes, advice, and more. After its launch next year, customers will also be able to invoke the voice experience by interacting with Alexa. They will be greeted by the superstar’s voice which will respond to some of the most popular requests.

Amazon

“Mr Bachchan’s voice is truly memorable for any Indian who has grown-up with Bollywood. This combination delivers a perfect pitch to further delight and simplify the lives of our customers. We are excited to see how our customers will respond when they use Alexa and hear his voice,” said Puneesh Kumar, Country Leader for Alexa, Amazon India.

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vivo V2031A is an unknown budget 5G smartphone with OLED display & triple camera

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Chinese smartphone maker vivo is all set to launch a new budget 5G smartphone with model number V2031A. This handset has been listed on TENAA with its images as well as primary specifications. The marketing name of this device is unknown at the moment.

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Talking about the design first, the images in the TENAA database showcase the vivo V2031A in blue color. Though it looks like to have a glass sandwich design with a metal frame, there’s a possibility for it to feature a plastic frame/back with glossy finish.

Further, the rear panel houses a vertically-aligned triple camera setup and vivo logo at the bottom. Although the front of the phone is not visible clearly, it should mostly feature a dew-drop notch going by a gray-colored spot at the top center.

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Coming to the specifications, it has been listed with a 6.44-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display. According to Digital Chat Station, a well-known Chinese tipster on Weibo, the 60Hz screen on this handset will be supplied by Samsung Display.

Talking about cameras, the primary setup on the back of this smartphone will include a 48MP main sensor, a secondary 8MP sensor (probably ultra-wide), and a 2MP sensor (could be either depth or macro). Whereas, on the front, the device will feature a 16MP selfie camera.

Then, the phone will be powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core 5G processor paired with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It will run Android 10 backed by a 4,020mAh battery with support for 18W charging. Being a budget handset, it will also come with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Last but not least, this upcoming unknown vivo smartphone will measure 161 x 74.04 x 7.73mm in dimensions and weigh 171.3g.

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Wacom tablet sales rise by 100% in Q2 2020 due to Coronavirus pandemic

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Sean
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Wacom is witnessing a record high sales after entering the South Korean market. The company’s tablet sales have risen by 100 percent in the second quarter of 2020, which was due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Wacom Korea announced earlier this month that its tablet sales for the second quarter grew by 100 percent year on year. The primary reason of the surge was the increase in demand for tablets for online lectures/classes and the increasing popularity of Webtoons or other Korean multimedia entertainment. This led to a growth of high end tablet products in the region.

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Furthermore, online lectures have become the norm along with work from home during this time of crisis. Thus, while various economies and industries have been suffering from the impacts of COVID-19, Wacom saw an earnings growth. At the moment, electronic gadgets with a big screen have become an essential commodity for online education and other professional areas as well.

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One of the more popular tablets sizes in South Korea can vary from 13 inch to 32 inch displays, which are also in demand for professional content creators or others in the creative fields. Notably, gaming was also a notable reason for the hike in demand during this period. Although, Wacom is pushing to primarily support the professional market at the moment.

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POCO X3 India pricing tipped ahead of September 22 rumored launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The POCO brand resurrected this year with the announcement of the POCO X2 smartphone back in February. Last week, the company unveiled the POCO X3 NFC as the successor to the POCO X2 phone. The handset debuted in the global markets, but it is yet to launch in India. Rumors have claimed that the company may announce the POCO X3 in this month in India. A new leak claims that the company will announce the POCO X3 in India on Sept. 22. The leak has also tipped the pricing of the device.

The POCO X3 NFC for the global market has a 5,160mAh battery. The leak claims that the model heading to India could pack a bigger battery. The POCO X3 NFC variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are priced at 229 euros (~$271) and 269 euros (~#19) in Europe.

Recently, POCO India General Manager C. Manmohan had hinted that the smartphone would be priced around Rs 20,000 (~$273) + taxes. However, the new claims that the POCO X3 could be priced at Rs 18,999 (~$258) or Rs 19,999 (~$272). Lastly, the leak states that the POCO X3 will break cover on Sept. 22 in India.

POCO X3 NFC
POCO X3 NFC

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POCO X3 specifications

The POCO X3 NFC features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen with a punch-hole design. It offers Full HD+ resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 732G chipset fuels the phone with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage.

It has a 64-megapixel (Sony IMX682) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera system. It has a front camera of 20-megapixel. The device houses a 5,160mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

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NVIDIA to acquire Arm Holdings for $40 billion from SoftBank

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Sean
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NVIDIA will be buying Arm Holdings from the SoftBank Group as per a recent announcement. The known graphics card maker will be acquiring the chip designer for a deal worth 40 billion US Dollars, which was announced by both companies on Sunday (13th September 2020).

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The deal will have NVIDIA paying 12 billion US Dollars in cash, which includes 2 billion US Dollars payable at signing, and giving out 21.5 billion US Dollars worth of NVIDIA’s stock to SoftBank. For those unaware, SoftBank acquired Arm back in 2016 for 31.4 billion US Dollars. Arm is a known chip designer with its architecture being one of the most popular designs used in most smartphone chips from companies like Qualcomm, Apple, and even certain Intel chips.

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NVIDIA stated that it will “continue Arm’s open-licensing model and customer neutrality.” SoftBank had initially acquired the chip designer for the internet of things based applications in terms of connectivity. However, with the group’s finances falling in recent years, the company had to sell Arm Holdings. Recently, SoftBank had lost investment in companies like WeWork and Uber, which caused its share values to fall as well.

ARM Holdings

On the other hand, NVIDIA is looking forward to a boom in the industry, especially with its upcoming RTX 3000 series graphics card that was recently announced. With the coronavirus pandemic, the PC market saw a surge that even boosted the PC gaming market. The company is currently projecting a 46 percent growth in revenue for the third quarter, as per its recent financial report.

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Tecno Spark Power 2 Air launched with 7-inch display, 6,000mAh battery, Helio A22 for Rs 8,499

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Chinese brand Tecno has unveiled a new phone called Tecno Spark Power 2 Air mid-range phone in India. The device has arrived a lower edition of the Tecno Spark Power 2 that debuted in June with a pricing of Rs. 9,999 (~$136). Some of the major highlights of the Spark Power 2 Air are a 7-inch display, a 6,000mAh battery, Helio A22 chipset, and 13-megapixel quad cameras.

Tecno Spark Power 2 Air specifications and features

The Spark Power 2 Air has a polycarbonate body that has 174.9 x 79.6 x 9.2mm dimensions and it weighs 217.2 grams. The 7-inch IPS LCD panel of the Spark Power 2 Air produces 720 x 1,640 pixels, 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and 480nit brightness.

The entry-level Helio A22 chipset and 3 GB of RAM. The phone features an internal storage of 32 GB and it has a microSD card slot for additional storage. The HiOS 61 based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the device. The back panel of the smartphone has a fingerprint sensor.

Tecno Spark Power 2 Air
Tecno Spark Power 2 Air

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The Spark Power 2 Air has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The quad-LED flash assisted quad-camera setup on the backside of the phone has a 13-megapixel main lens with, a 2-megapixel macro lens with a 4cm focal length, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an AI lens. The phone houses a 6,000mAh battery.

Tecno Spark Power 2 Air pricing and availability

The Tecno Spark Power 2 Air has arrived in India with a pricing of Rs 8,499 (~$116). Its first sales will take place at 12 PM on Sept. 20 through Flipkart and it can be bought in colors like Ice Jadeite and Cosmic Shine.

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HP patents a foldable smartphone, features a clamshell design

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Sean
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In recent times, foldable smartphones have become increasingly more popular. More and more OEMs are launching their own iterations of the new breed of smartphones and it seems like HP is planning on launching one of its own as well.

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According to a LetsGoDigital report, the American brand is also looking to launch a foldable smartphone, with a clamshell design. Hewlett Packard is a known maker of laptops, tablets, printers, and other electronic gadgets. However, the last smartphone the company ever released was the HP Elite X3 back in 2016. This was a Windows smartphone that had easy connectivity to external monitors, keyboards for a full desktop experience. So it arrives as a surprise that the company is diving back into the smartphone market.

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The company filed a patent with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office), which was approved last month. The patent describes a smartphone with a flexible display that bends vertically in a clamshell format, similar to the Motorola Razr 2019. LetsGoDigital also provided 3D renders based on the patent sketches to help in better visualizing the device from HP.

HP

Notably, the patent also details the folding structure and the technology behind it. HP placed an emphasis on the hinge and the layer on top of the OLED panel. Unfortunately, it is known if the company is actually working on such a device or whether it is just covering all bases. We will have to wait for an official announcement to know for sure.

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Oracle reportedly chosen as “technology partner” by TikTok as Microsoft’s bid gets rejected

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Jeet
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For the acquisition of TikTok’s US business, Microsoft was the front-runner but then other major companies started talks for the acquisition but the closest competition was from the software giant Oracle.

Now, Microsoft officials and other people involved in the negotiations have revealed that TikTok has rejected the company’s acquisition offer and instead, Oracle has been chosen to be the technology partner.

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In a statement, Microsoft said: “ByteDance let us know today they would not be selling TikTok’s U.S. operations to Microsoft. We are confident our proposal would have been good for TikTok’s users while protecting national security interests.”

It is not yet clear what does it mean to become a “technology partner” for TikTok. It also remains to be seen if Oracle would take a majority stake in the ownership of the social media app, which seems unlikely.

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However, China’s state broadcaster CGTN has reported that ByteDance will not sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to Microsoft or Oracle. It is being said that the company has decided not to sell or transfer the source code behind its popular video app.

The development comes just days before the deadline for the acquisition deal times out. US President Donald Trump gave around 45 days from 6th August for TikTok to sell its business to an American company or get banned in the region.

Recently, the Chinese government revised its export rules that could block the transfer or sale of ByteDance’s artificial intelligence technologies. Now, the state-owned media in China is refuting the rumors about Oracle securing the deal. To know for sure, we will have to wait for an official announcement from the company.

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Xiaomi under display cameras made by TCL CSOT to arrive in 2021: Report

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Sean
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The smartphone market is an extremely volatile industry, with changes and innovation making the market dynamic. Recent trends have had OEMs launch foldable smartphones while pop up cameras or punch hole selfie shooters had become popular as well. Now, a new report suggests that Xiaomi might be one of the first to launch a smartphone with an under display camera.

According to a new report from ChinaStarMarket, the Chinese tech giant will be launching its third generation of the under display selfie camera in 2021. The new sensors will be manufactured by CSOT (China Star Optoelectronics), a subsidiary of TCL. These new sensors will be found on the next generation of smartphones from Xiaomi, which will likely be its flagships from 2021.

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Unfortunately, this is just an unconfirmed report at the moment so take it with a pinch of salt. For those unaware, the company has teased the technology in the past but it has yet to make a commercial appearance. Many smartphone manufacturers are rushing to be the first to offer an under screen camera in their handsets, and Xiaomi might be one of the first in this regard.

Xiaomi Under Screen Camera Technology
Xiaomi shows third generation Under Screen Camera Technology

Xiaomi has built its reputation on innovation and offering the latest technology for its products at competitive prices. So, it won’t be far fetched to assume that we might just see an under screen camera from the company next year.

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ZTE launches Far-field 4K AI Soundbar STB 3000 & ZXV10 B836CT/B866V2-H STB set-top boxes

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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At the online Exhibitor Showcase of International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2020, ZTE launched three products. The first one is ZTE Far-field 4K AI Soundbar STB 3000, whereas the other two products are ZTE ZXV10 B836CT and ZTE ZXV10 B866V2-H STBs (set-top boxes). According to the telecommunication giant, its STBs have been deployed in more than 120 cities in over 45 countries.

ZTE Far-field 4K AI Soundbar STB 3000

As the name suggests, this set-top box features a built-in 4-mic array to pick up users’ voice from a distance. These microphones also help in noise reduction. Thus, users can operate this new ZTE STB hands-free by only using voice commands.

ZTE Far Field 4K AI Soundbar STB S300 Set Top Box

Just like most TV boxes, this one too runs Google Android TV platform with access to apps and OTT (Over The Top) services. It supports up to 4K resolution and HDR content as well. For connectivity, it comes with WiFi and Bluetooth.

This ZTE hybrid soundbar cum STB looks more like the former than the latter with a minimalistic design.

ZTE ZXV10 B836CT/B866V2-H STB

These two set-top boxes are powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor and run Android TV just like the above-mentioned product. They also support AV1 codec and come with CAS/DRM digital encryption system to protect operators’ content copyrights.

Though these STBs sport common features, they are meant for different purposes. The B836CT is targeted at the cable/DTT hybrid market while the B866V2-H is aimed at the IPTV/OTT market.

Last but not least, these two set-top boxes have also won iF Design Award 2019 in Germany.

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