A couple of months ago, Xiaomi had unveiled its Mi 10 flagship smartphone in Guofeng Ya Gray, which offers a different shade compared to the Twilight Gray color option, and comes with a matte finish.
Now, Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi Group, has confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi 10 Guofeng Ya Gray model is the exclusive smartphone partner for the upcoming Disney movie Mulan in China.
Mulan, starring Liu Yifei, is getting released in China today. It is an American action drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures, and a live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1998 animated film of the same name.
The Xiaomi Mi 10 comes with a 6.67-inch curved S-AMOLED Full HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC along with up to 12GB of RAM.
It features a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a 108MP primary sensor from Samsung, a 13MP superwide lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front side, it has a 20MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The smartphone is running MIUI 11 out-of-the-box which is based on the Android 10 operating system. The phone is powered by a 4,780mAh battery which supports 30W fast charging along with Quick Charge 4+ and USB-PD 3.0 charging protocols.
Smartphone makers are coming up with new designs to make their devices stand out from the crowd. While some designs are meant for better user experience, some are just concepts to showcase the company’s capabilities.
One of the most unique smartphone design was unveiled by Xiaomi last year in the form of the Mi MIX Alpha concept smartphone. Now, Huawei has also patented a smartphone design with a similar design of the wrap-around display, reports LetsGoDigital.
The phone showcased in the patent application seems similar to the Huawei Mate X but instead of being a foldable smartphone, it features a wrap-around display that extends from the front-side to the back.
However, unlike the front panel, the back of the phone is not entirely covered with the display. The display panel on the back accounts for 60-70 percent of the space while the remaining is used for the triple-camera setup.
Huawei has been one of the leading smartphone brands when it comes to innovation. It was among the first to launch a commercial foldable smartphone and is reportedly working on its successor, which could go official this year.
But given the current situation of Huawei not being able to procure necessary components because of the U.S. sanctions, it remains to be seen if the Chinese giant actually plans to start working on this wrap-around display smartphone.
Earlier this week, the US President, Donald Trump, said that the deadline set for ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to sell its popular social media platform’s US assets will not be extended.
In a statement to reports, Trump said that “It’ll either be closed up or they’ll sell it. There will be no extension of the TikTok deadline.” TikTok has yet to comment on the matter. For those unaware, the Trump administration is seeking to ban TikTok, with the only saving grace being that ByteDance sells all of the US assets of the app within the country or stop their operation in the region completely.
Since then, numerous reports have surfaced pointing at other tech giants taking a possible interest in the acquisition of the short video sharing application. The reason for the ban was touted to be national security and data protection, as the government alleged that users’ information could be passed forward to the Chinese government. Although, TikTok has not complied with any request to share data with Beijing.
According to Republican Senator Josh Hawley, “I’m sure there are any number of backdoors that are built into the code and of course, ByteDance knows exactly what they are, so there needs to be a clean, clear, total separation.” At the moment, it is still unclear who would be acquiring the US assets of TikTok from ByteDance. So stay tuned as will be providing more updates.
After years of development, foldable smartphones became a reality last year, and Samsung has already launched its second-generation foldable smartphone while Huawei is reportedly working on a new device.
Several other smartphone makers are said to be working on a foldable smartphone and one of them is Apple. Last month, we reported that the foldable iPhone is in the prototype stage but nothing much is known about the device.
Now, if the latest report is to be believed, then Apple is indeed working on a foldable iPhone and is making steady progress. Apple has reportedly placed a large order with Samsung Display to provide samples for at least one year.
As per the reports, Samsung started shipping its foldable display technology to other companies, including Apple. Now, with the latest leak, it seems that after testing the initial samples, Apple has now started trials of the foldable devices.
This isn’t surprising at all given that Samsung has been a key supplier of OLED display panels to Apple iPhones for many years. With Samsung Display being a leading player in the foldable display market, it is now hoping to dominate the market by increasing its production capacity to 10 million units a year.
As per the report, the foldable iPhone is designed in such a way that when opened, it has a single continuous display and doesn’t appear to have two separate display panels, even though that is the case.
Some reports indicate that the foldable iPhone could get launched as soon as next year. Meanwhile, the company is currently gearing up to launch its 5G-powered iPhone 12 models in the coming weeks.
The gaming smartphones have become a popular category of phones and more and more device makers are jumping in. Now, it seems that the China-based smartphone maker Meizu is also planning to soon launch a gaming smartphone.
The company has renamed its “Meizu Neighbourhood Committee” on Weibo to “Meizu Gaming” which indicates that the company could soon launch a gaming smartphone. Some are speculating that it could mean that Meizu is forming a new e-sports team.
A post on the official Weibo account reveals that Meizu Gaming, in partnership with King of Glory game, is inviting gamers to make a strong team to represent Meizu in a gaming competition. It adds that winners will get five Meizu 17 smartphones along with few more prizes for the participants.
Meizu planning to make a gaming smartphone makes sense given that the company’s co-founder had talked about it last year. Also, with gaming smartphones getting more and more popular for powerful hardware, most manufacturers are expected to join the race to make the most powerful gaming smartphone.
At this time, there’s nothing known about the Meizu Gaming Smartphone but given the new Weibo update, we expect the company to reveal more details about the same in the coming days or weeks.
Currently, Meizu 17 and 17 Pro are the flagship smartphones from the company for this year, available in its home market. It has been releasing new software updates at regular intervals with new features and functionalities.
The company had previously teased that it could launch a smartwatch in Q4 2020 and now it seems that the company is finally ready to do so. It has trademarked the names “Meizu Watch” and “Flyme For Watch” for its upcoming wearable device.
Last year, Sharp’s AQUOS Sense 3 series received a good reception in Japan. Now, the company has unveiled the AQUOS Sense 4 series, which includes three devices such as AQUOS Sense 5G, Sense 4, and Sense 4 Plus. Apart from the 5G-ready AQOUS Sense 5G, the Japanese firm also unveiled the AQUOS Zero 5G Basic upper mid-range 5G phone.
Sharp AQUOS Zero 5G Basic specifications and features
The AQUOS Zero 5G Basic is an IP65/68 rated smartphone that measures 161 x 75 x 9mm and it weighs 182 grams. It has a 6.4-inch OLED display that offers 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. The waterdrop notch screen supports a 240Hz refresh rate and it comes with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 765G chipset powers the phone’s two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.
The AQUOS Zero 5G Basic has a 16.3-megapixel front camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Its rear-facing triple camera system has an f/1.8 aperture 48-megapixel main camera with hybrid AF, an f/2.4 aperture 13.1-megapixel ultrawide lens with 125-degree field-of-view, and an f/2.4 aperture 8-megapixel telephoto lens with PDAF. The AQUOS Zero 5G has a 4,050mAh battery and it comes with other features like Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and USB-C. The device is preinstalled with Android 11 and it lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.
Sharp AQUOS Sense 5G specifications and features
The AQUOS Sense 5G has 148 x 71 x 8.9mm and it weighs 176 grams. It has a 5.8-inch IGZO LCD display with a waterdrop notch. It supports 1080 x 2280Full HD+ resolution. The AQUOS Sense 5G seems is the world’s first phone to be fueled by the Snapdragon 690 5G chipset. The device is equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage.
The Sense 5G has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture. The back panel of the phone has a triple camera system. It includes a 12-megapixel main camera with f/2.0 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens with 121-degree FOV and f/2.4 aperture, and an 8-megapixel telephoto snapper with f/2.4 aperture. It is backed by a 4,570mAh battery that promises a battery life of one week. The device is also equipped with other features like face recognition, front-facing fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and IP65 / 68 rated chassis. The Sense 5G is also loaded with Android 11 and it does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack.
Sharp AQUOS Sense 4 Plus and Sense 4 specifications and features
The AQUOS Sense 4 Plus measures 166 x 78 x 8.8mm and it weighs 198 grams. It has a larger 6.7-inch IGZO LCD notch-less display that offers 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The device is flanked with stereo speakers. The Snapdragon 720G chipset ships with Android 10 OS and is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.
The Sense 4 Plus has a dual selfie camera system that comprises of an f/2.0 aperture 8-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.5 aperture. Its rear-mounted triple camera system comprises of a 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens with 115-degree FOV, and f/2.2 aperture, 2-megapixel macro shooter with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. It has a smaller battery of 4,120mAh capacity. The other features of the Sense 4 Plus include face unlock, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP65 / 68 certified body, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack.
The measurements and weight of AQUOS Sense 4 are identical with Sense 5G. It has a 5.8-inch IGZO LCD panel with a waterdrop notch that delivers 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution. The Snapdragon 720G driven handset has Android 10 OS, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of native storage.
It has the same quad-camera system that is available on the Sense 4 Plus. At front, it features a single selfie camera of 8-megapixel with f/2.4 aperture. The phone houses a 4,570mAh battery. Like the Sense 4 Plus, the Sense 4 offers other specs like face unlock, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP65 / 68 certified body, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack.
At present, there is no word on the pricing of the AQUOS Zero 5G Basic, Sense 5G, Sense 4, and Sense 4 Plus.
Microsoft’s latest hardware product — Surface Duo has been announced and is now available for purchase in the United States. The early reviews of the device indicate that the product doesn’t live up to the expectations.
Amid all these, fan-made concept renders of the Microsoft Surface Solo smartphone have surfaced online. It showcases what the company could make as a standalone typical smartphone and not the experimental dual-display device.
The renders showcase a smartphone with minimal bezels and a punch-hole cutout at the top-center to house the front-facing camera sensor. On the backside, there’s a single camera sensor and an LED flash at the top-left corner. The phone, which features round corners, has a USB Type-C port and dual speaker grille at the bottom. It has a power button and volume rocker keys on the right side.
Do note that these are just concept renders by Jonas Daehnert and the company isn’t working on a Surface Solo smartphone. There are no reports of Microsoft developing a typical Android-powered mobile phone, so even if something like this is to happen, it isn’t happening anytime soon.
While the Microsoft Surface Duo smartphone with dual-display and a customized Android operating system has been launched, the company has delayed the launch of its Surface Neo with a similar dual-display concept.
Google has started rolling out the latest Android 11 update to its Pixel series of smartphones. One of the reasons people opt for the Pixel series is that it’s among the first to get the new Android updates.
A report from Android Central reveals that while Android 11 is now officially getting rolled out, Indian users aren’t getting the update. Google‘s OTA images page has download links for the Android 11 stable builds for all Pixels, and the notes suggest the build is available for “all carriers except IN.”
Do note that this is for the stable version only as the beta update is available. So, the workaround to get the latest Android 11 for Pixel smartphones in India is to enroll in the Beta Update program. For more information about this, visit google.com/android/beta.
It is not yet clear why the Android 11 stable update isn’t available to Pixel devices in India but it may have something to do with carrier testing. The reason could be that the company held up the update in India for additional carrier testing to make sure features like Wi-Fi Calling and eSIM work as intended.
In a statement, a Google spokesperson has confirmed to Android Central that the company is working to make the Android 11 update “compatible” with India’s ecosystem requirements and that the stable OTA should be rolling out in the country from next week.
As we mentioned earlier, getting the latest Android updates first is the reason people opt for Pixel phones among so many other options, and it doesn’t look good when the stand-out feature isn’t available for the users in one of the world’s largest smartphone market.
In April, Huawei announced the Huawei Nova 7 SE along with other phones such as Nova 7 and Nova 7 Pro smartphones. According to a Chinese tipster, the company could be soon launching a new version of the Huawei Nova 7 SE smartphone. He revealed that the major change in the Nova 7 SE’s new edition is that it will be equipped with a Dimensity 800U chipset.
The tipster revealed that the new version of the Huawei Nova 7 SE will have the same dimensions, screen, and cameras as the original model. The Nova 7 SE was fueled by the Kirin 820, but the upcoming new variant is expected to feature the Dimensity 800U chipset. He also claimed that the pricing of the Nova 7 SE’s new model could be lower than the original model.
A new Huawei phone with model number CND-AN00 has appeared with initial specs in the database of China’s TENAA regulatory body. It measures 162.31 x 75 x 8.58mm and it is equipped with a 6.5-inch display. The phone houses a rated battery of 3,900mAh, which suggests that its typical size could be 4,000mAh.
The 3C certification of the device has revealed that its retail package may include a 40W fast charger. The CND-AN00 appears to the new version of Huawei Nova 7 SE as its dimensions, screen size, and battery capacity matches with the original model.
Huawei Nova 7 SE specifications
Huawei Nova 7 SE
The Huawei Nova 7 SE has 162.3 x 75 x 8.6mm and it has a 6.5-inch punch-hole display that produces a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The 4,000mAh battery of the device supports 40W fast charging. The Kirin 820 chipset powered comes with EMIUI 10.1 based Android 10 OS. The Nova 7 SE has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear side is fitted with a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.
Samsung pushed a new update to the Galaxy Watch3 in early August. The tech giant has started pushing a similar update to the Galaxy Watch Active2. The update greatly enhances its exercise tracking and messaging abilities.
The update will start rolling out for the Bluetooth versions of the smartwatch and later on, it will be pushed to the LTE models. Top among the list of features which the update adds to the smartwatch is the new Running Analysis feature which helps you improve your form and avoid injury. It allows the watch to track and report the following metrics: asymmetry, regularity, stiffness, vertical oscillation, ground contact time.
Another important feature is the improvement of the ability of the watch to now measure VO2 max, which will help you track how your endurance has improved over time.
The new update also adds a Smart Reply feature to the Galaxy Watch Active2 which will ensure you don’t have to reach out to your phone often. Smart Reply will suggests responses to incoming messages. It will also show the full conversation thread, not just the last message.
If you receive a photo, you can view it on the watch itself. And if an emoji says more than words can, you can send back an AR Emoji or a Bitmoji sticker.
This update also allows you to access music playlists stored on your phone. Additionally, the screenshot feature now supports scroll capture. The new Fall detection feature will send out an SOS message (including your location) to up to four predefined contacts.
Chinese computer and mobile peripherals manufacturer Anker has unveiled yet another charging accessory designed to make life easy. The device dubbed PowerExpand 12-in-1 USB-C PD media dock is a docking station that helps you perform several functions other than powering multiple devices.
The product carries a price tag of 899 yuan (~$131) now on pre-sale in China via Taobao. At the same time, the docking station is also listed on Amazon, an indication that it would be sold in the US. However, the price is yet to be revealed.
The Anker 12-in-1 docking station adopts a vertical design, equipped with a headset microphone interface, SD/MicroSD card slot, USB-C 3.1 interface, two USB-A interfaces, HDMI 2.0 interface, and DP 1.4 interface, PC input and output interface and a gigabit network port. With a total of 12 ports, you now have the ability to accomplish anything with your computer or laptop. From high-speed charging to high-definition media display, ultra-fast data transfer to crystal clear audio output—PowerExpand can do it all.
The device is compatible with USB-C Power Delivery to provide high-speed pass-through charging up to 45W. It also enables users to transfer movies, photos, and music at speeds up to 5 Gbps via triple USB-A ports. There are also SD and microSD card slots which support virtually all SD card formats for seamless access to photos and other media files.
Furthere, there is a DisplayPort and HDMI port onboard which allows users to connect to multiple monitors at the same time for an easier and more productive experience. This is dependent on the host device having support for Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode or USB-C 3.1 (generation 1 or 2). The dock ships with a 60W wall charger, USB 2.0 cable, and a USB 3.1 cable. It is compatible with macOS, Windows, iPadOS, Linux OS and Chrome OS. Curiously, there is no Android OS on the list of supported devices.
Just a few days after announcing Android 11 stable, Google has announced Android 11 Go Edition for devices with 2GB of RAM and less. The new version of Android for entry-level devices brings improvements in performance and new privacy features.
Google says Android 11 Go Edition will bring a 20% increase in app launch time over Android 10 Go Edition. Android Go devices will also get the same security and privacy features available on those running Android 11 such as one-time permission and permission auto-reset for apps that have been granted permissions before but have not been used in a while.
Android 11 Go Edition now brings support for gesture-navigation, seeing as entry-level phones now sport large displays. For example, the Redmi 9A has a 6.53-inch display. Another feature that is available is Conversations which is under the notification shade. Users will be able to manage and reply to messages easily from there.
Google has raised the support of Android 11 Go to devices with up to 2GB of RAM from the previous limit of 1.5GB. The additional RAM is said to provide up to 900MB of extra storage space for the phones and up to an additional 270MB of free memory which means you can run more apps and games at the same time.
Android 11 Go Edition will be available starting next month. While only a few manufacturers (read HMD Global) will only update their devices to the new version, the new rule that says all new devices with 2GB RAM or less launching from next quarter onwards should launch with Android Go should mean we will see some new Android 11 Go Edition phones hit the markets soon.
CES will be going fully digital next year, no thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. While that is definitely bad news for those who have made it a ritual to attend the tech show, the switch to an online-only platform will open it up to a larger audience.
Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) which owns and produces CES announced new dates for next year’s edition. CES 2021 will now hold between Monday, January 11, and Thursday, January 14. The show was originally scheduled to hold between Wednesday, January 6 and Saturday, January 9, 2021.
The first day will be exclusive media-only access while January 12 – January 13 will be open to all registered attendees. The last day will be for conference programming. Even with the show going digital, there should still be lots of announcements from several manufacturers.
The press statement also revealed that the kick-off keynote address will be delivered by the Chairman of Verizon Hans Vestberg. His address will discuss 5G as the framework of the 21st century and how it will affect major industries.
We won’t rule out the possibility of next year’s edition of Mobile World Congress (MWC) going fully digital. This year’s edition had to be canceled when manufacturers began pulling out of the show. To prevent a repeat, the organizers may settle for an online-only experience too.
After announcing the Realme 7 and 7 Pro last week in India, Realme today put up the vanilla 7 for sale for the first time. The model went on its first sale on Flipkart and Realme’s official Indian website. According to the company, over 180,000 units of the smartphone were sold during the exercise thereby depleting the stock within a short period. Realme has promised to restock pretty soon ahead of the next sale scheduled for September 17.
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The Realme 7 is a premium mid-range model which keeps up with the brand’s affordable phone standing. The device features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with Full HD+ resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.5 percent. It also arrives with support for 90Hz refresh rate. Both devices come with Gorilla Glass protection.
The Realme 7 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G95 paired with 6GB/8GB RAM. The phone also features 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 storage option alongside a dedicated microSD card slot.
The device packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 30W Dart Charge technology. Providing the interface is the Realme UI skin based on Android 10 OS.
On September 2, OPPO officially unveiled the F17 and F17 Pro smartphones in India. The entire specifications and features of the models were made bare but the pricing as left out. The Chinese company has now announced the pricngn and availability details of the F17 while we still await those of the F17 Pro.
The details made available by the company shows that the OPPO F17 6GB RAM model with 128GB storage is priced at Rs. 17,990 (~$245 while the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage option is priced at Rs.19,990 (~$272). The device is presently available to pre-order on Amazon.in and Flipkart while the open sale is scheduled for September 21. The device comes in Classic Silver, Dynamic Orange and Navy Blue colors.
The OPPO F17 features an updated design from its predecessor. It packs a 6.4-inch AMOLED FHD+ panel with a single punch hole that is home to a 16MP camera. There is a Snapdragon 662 processor powering the device with RAM starting at 4GB and going up to 8GB while storage starts at 64GB and goes up to 128GB.
With respect to cameras, OPPO F17 sports a 16MP f/2.2 camera as against a 48MP main sensor on the F17 Pro. There is equally an 8MP ultrawide angle camera and two 2MP mono cameras.
The phone draws power from a 4000mAh battery and has support for 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0. It also runs ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10, has Bluetooth 5.0, an audio jack, and has a USB Type-C port.
We expect the pricing and release details of the F17 Pro to be revealed soon.
The Mi Mix 3 5G is Xiaomi’s first 5G smartphone. It initially launched in Europe, followed by China. The handset came with MIUI 10 based on Android Pie out of the box. It neither received MIUI 11 nor Android 10. Back in July, the company even said there were no plans for MIUI 12. But we missed out on statements provided by Xiaomi, in which it confirmed Pie-based MIUI 12 for this device. As promised, the firm has been now seeding the MIUI 12 update to users since last week.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G did not get proper software support it deserved being the company’s first 5G smartphone as well as a device from popular Mix series due to poor sales figure. But a petition on Change.org and requests from users finally made Xiaomi roll out MIUI 12 for this phone, however, it comes with Android Pie.
The update is currently available for the European (EEA) variant of the handset with build number V12.0.1.0.PEMEUXM (via Xiaomi Firmware Updater). The MIUI builds for this smartphone come in two more versions – Global & China. But they are yet to receive the update.
Though Mi Mix 3 5G has now received MIUI 12, it will be not getting Android 10 as per Xiaomi. It’s ironic because this phone was part of Android Q Beta program earlier last year.
BOE was supposed to supply Samsung with OLED panels for its upcoming Galaxy S21 series but the Chinese manufacturer didn’t meet Samsung’s requirements. It was also revealed that Apple skipped over the Chinese display manufacturer in favor of Samsung Display for the OLED panels it will use in its new iPhones.
A new report now says BOE is still in line to supply Apple with OLED panels for its phones but starting next year. According to the French blog iPhoneAddict, BOE executives revealed to Korean media that they have a production line called B11. This production line is also known as the “Apple line” as it is specifically dedicated to the production of OLED panels for iPhones in the second half of 2021.
Next year’s iPhone should launch as the iPhone 13 but we don’t know how many models there will be. BOE’s panels may be used for just one of the models along with those from LG Display and Samsung Display.
Huawei unveiled EMUI 11 earlier today at the company’s developer conference. It is the ninth iteration of the Chinese telecom giant’s Android skin for its smartphones and tablets. As expected, the brand even released closed beta updates for some of its devices. The total number of eligible devices is 10 as of now but more will be added down the line.
Huawei recruited users for EMUI 11 closed beta testing in China from September 1 to September 8. Those who got selected have received the build today. Now, the company has extended the recruitment for until September 15 so that more users can try out the new software and share valuable feedback on bugs and features.
That being said, here’s the official list of HUAWEI-branded devices that are eligible/supported for EMUI 11 Closed Beta as of publishing this article.
Apart from the above mentioned-devices, HUAWEI nova 7 series has also been confirmed to get beta treatment in the coming days.
On the other hand, EMUI 11 closed beta for HONOR 30 series and HONOR V30 series will be available in the form of Magic UI 4.0 in mid-September.
It is worth noting that these builds are based on Android 10 due to the US ban. But Android 11-based builds should be released in the future. That said, Huawei is yet to announced the closed beta program for global markets.
MediaTek has had a pretty impressive year in the mobile and TV market. A new report says it plans to launch a new processor for affordable Chromebooks that will be similar to Apple’s upcoming Arm-based processors for MacBooks.
The news was reported first by the Taiwanese blog, TechNews. The senior VP and GM of MediaTek’s Smart Device Business Group revealed the info at the Taiwan Educational Digital Transformation conference organized by Acer, Google, MediaTek, and Quanta yesterday.
The company executive had reveled in a joint interview that MediaTek plans to launch a 6nm Arm chipset that will power Chromebooks next year. The Chromebook market has witnessed significant growth especially this year due to the pandemic that has forced several students to attend school remotely.
However, more manufacturers have prioritized making premium models that feature more powerful specs and command a higher price tag. MediaTek says it will announce a 6nm chipset called the MT8195 that will have powerful AI features, have Wi-Fi 6 and 5G connectivity. The processor will be manufactured by TSMC and will be similar to Apple’s Arm-based processors that will power its Arm MacBooks.
Apart from the aforementioned features of the processor, it will be cheaper to produce which should reduce the overall cost of the Chromebooks they will power.
Motorola officially unveiled the Moto Razr 5G for the international market on Wednesday. Lenovo has now launched the Razr 5G in China. The foldable smartphone is a successor to the Moto Razr that was launched last year. This new model comes with some improvements in a number of areas. Curiously, it carries a price tag of 12,499 yuan (~$1830) which is higher than the $1,399 price tag in the US.
The Moto Razr 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The foldable device packs a 2.7-inch gOLED outer screen with a resolution of 800×600 pixels and 370 ppi pixel density. The inner display which is bigger is a 6.2-inch pOLED with a resolution of 876×2142 pixels and 373 ppi pixel density.
The phone features a “water repellant design” and packs a 2,800mAh battery with support for 15W charging. There is a 48MP camera with f/1.7 aperture, OIS, and laser autofocus. The selfie snapper is a 20 MP unit with f/2.2 aperture.
In addition, the external screen is now optimised to work with more apps such as camera, messages, calculator, Google Keep, Google News, Google Home, and YouTube by default. Users can also manually grant permission for any app to do its thing on that screen. This display now has support for gesture navigation too. The phone runs Android 10.
The phone is expected will be out sometime this fall in China and “select European markets” in Polished Graphite (aka black or dark gray), Liquid Mercury (aka silver), and Blush Gold. The Moto Razr 5G will go on sale in China on September 15. It will be sold on Motorola’s flagship store on Jingdong, Suning, and other retail stores in China.
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