The display details about an upcoming Redmi smartphone come from 数码闲聊站 (Digital Chat Station) on Weibo. According to him, this device will sport a 6.67-inch LCD panel with FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a punch-hole.
If you are experiencing déjà vu, then you aren’t alone. Because these display specs sound exactly the same as that of the newly launched POCO X3. That means, for the first time, a POCO device could be rebranded as a Redmi handset.
Unfortunately, the marketing name of this mysterious smartphone is unknown at the moment. It should be mostly Redmi K40 or maybe a high-end model in the rumored Redmi Note 10 series.
Also, it is worth noting that China is phasing out 4G phones and therefore, even if this device turns out to be identical to POCO X3, it may launch with a 5G chipset instead of 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G.
Samsung has announced “The Premiere” Ultra-short throw 4K Laser Projector as one of its Lifestyle line of products. The new device utilises updated technology and several hardware that will provide both image clarity and access to some of the same features regularly used with modern television sets.
Samsung’s new The Premiere is an “ultra-short throw laser projector” intended for projection at a range between 0-4 feet and delivering its picture at 4K. The Premiere is expected to supply a memorable cinematic experience as the flagship item of its Lifestyle product lineup. The projector is available in two models – the LSP9T and LSP7T. The LSP9T displays a vast 130 inches and the LSP7T 120 inches.
The LSP9T laser-powered projector comes as a forerunner in cutting-edge technology, becoming the first certified in a new display technology.
The high dynamic range format HDR10+ changes the way lighting is displayed. When watching a film, set values on brightness can leave some scenes appearing fine, while others are too dark to experience properly. What HDR10+ does is enable variability in lighting so that bright scenes show as intended and dark scenes sill create an immersive experience for the viewer. This triple-laser projector is the first in the world to be certified in this HDR format and is rated to support 2,800 ANSI lumens. The Premiere comes with ‘Filmmaker Mode’ as well, which will apparently help to present a movie the way the director intended.
The projector runs Samsung’s smart TV platform which means viewers at home can stream videos from Samsung partners, and also enjoy support screen mirroring. In terms of audio, it packs built-in woofers and also uses Acoustic Beam sound direction as a component of its surround sound setup.
Samsung stated The Premiere projectors will begin rolling out later this year in the United States, Europe, Korea, and elsewhere.
Just a few months ago, OPPO announced the Ace2, a flagship phone that is dubbed as the successor to the Reno Ace that launched last October under the Reno series. With the launch of the Ace2, it was reported that OPPO was creating another smartphone line. A new leak has now revealed that the new line has been killed off just as quickly as it was created.
The source of the info is the Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station, and it was revealed on Weibo. He stated that there will be a sort of replacement for the Ace line but this time, it will launch under Realme with the same flagship specs of the Ace series and also support for 125W fast charging.
Rumor: OPPO kills Ace line; Realme will have a “replacement” next year
At the moment, Realme has three product lines for China. There is the Q series which has just one phone – the Realme Q; there is also the Realme V series, and then there is the Realme X series.
The Realme X series is the only Realme series that is not exclusive to China but it is too early to know if the series that will serve as the replacement for the Ace series will be exclusive to China or will also be announced in other markets.
Xiaomi has launched the MIJIA Smart Safe Deposit Box under crowdfunding on Xiaomi Mall. The device carries a crowdfunding price of 599 yuan ($87) while the retail price is 649 yuan ($95). The exercise will officially kick off on September 9.
According to the official introduction, the MIJIA Smart Safe Deposit Box can be used to store valuables. The safe deposit box is made of high-strength material. The lock installation part and the lock bolt part are built-in 65Mn anti-drilling steel plates. This material is often used in high-strength structures such as large ships and bridges. It has an excellent anti-drilling ability and can effectively enhance the anti-destructive performance of the box.
The safe deposit box has 6 unlocking methods. It supports fingerprint unlocking, password unlocking, one-time password, Bluetooth unlocking, key unlocking and double verification unlocking. The fingerprint recognition rate is as high as 97.44%.
The MIJIA Smart Safe Deposit Box uses a straight plug-in lock cylinder to penetrate the lock body. Even if the panel is violently damaged, the inner lock cylinder can still ensure the safety of items. The lock cylinder is grade C which is the current high standard in the industry and has a stronger ability to prevent technical opening.
The MIJIA Smart Safe Deposit Box supports 20-digit virtual passwords. You can enter virtual garbled codes before and after the real password to prevent peeping and effectively protect the real password. You can remotely issue a one-time password through the MIJIA app without a gateway.
It is worth mentioning that if the user unlocks under duress, he can also use the preset “anti-duress fingerprint” to unlock the lock. After the fingerprint is identified, the emergency contact will be notified by phone to alarm. Further, users can conduct one-stop management of the MIJIA Smart Safe Deposit Box through the MIJIA app and view the remote unlocking records and various alarm reminders at any time. In terms of battery life, the deposit box is powered by four AA batteries which can be used normally for one year and support Type-C emergency charging.
For the past few years, the entire Samsung Group has been shifting its manufacturing facilities from China to other countries. Now, the company announces to shutter its only TV factory located in the city of Tianjin by the end of November. This news comes after Samsung Display’s sale of Suzhou LCD plant to TCL Technology Group Corp’s Star Optoelectronics Technology.
The TV factory in Tianjin is Samsung Electronics’ only TV manufacturing plant in China, according to the company spokesperson, reports Yonhap News Agency. This plant has about 300 workers. According to Reuters, some of these workers and equipment will be retained.
As per a Samsung spokesperson, this decision is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency in its production facilities. Once this factory shutters by November end, the South Korean tech giant will be only left with a home appliance factory in Suzhou and chip production facilities in Suzhou and Xian of China.
It is worth noting that Samsung had already announced its plans to stop making LCD panels by the end of 2020. The company is now focussing more on QLED technology. As a result of this, it is reported to buy LCD panels from other suppliers for its budget televisions.
Chinese LCD manufacturing companies are said to be the beneficiaries of Samsung exiting the business.
The upcoming Huawei Mate 40 series is expected to be the first set of phones to feature the yet-to-be-announced Kirin 9000 chipset. Up until now, we have thought there will be just one processor but a new leak says that there will be two versions of the Kirin 9000.
As revealed in a tweet by the leaker Teme (@RODENT950), the Kirin 9000 series will include two processors – the Kirin 9000 and the Kirin 9000E.
The Kirin 9000E appears to be the less-powerful version of the series as seen in the tweet above while the Kirin 9000 is the high-end version. However, since he isn’t sure, we will advise you to take it with a pinch of salt until more details surface.
Last year, Huawei announced two flagship chipsets too – the Kirin 990 and the more powerful Kirin 990 5G. While the main difference between the two chipsets was the addition of a built-in 5G modem in the latter, the Kirin 990 5G also offered better performance thanks to its higher-clocked CPU cores.
It has been reported that the Mate 40 series may be the last set of flagship phones to be powered by a Kirin processor. There is no news yet as to when Huawei will unveil the new processors but with the Mate 40 series expected to launch in October, Huawei should unveil the new processor in the coming weeks.
Xiaomi launched its first drone in May 2016. The Mi Drone came in two variants, a 1080p version priced at 2499 yuan and a 4k version that had a retail price of 2,999 yuan. At the time of the launch, Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun stated that Xiaomi drones have once again set the price limit in the industry, as the prices of 4K drones of the same grade on the market were around 6,000 yuan or even higher. The Mi Drones were produced by Fimi Technology, a Xiaomi ecological chain company and right now, the brand has launched its own product, the Fimi X8 SE 2020.
The Fimi X8 SE 2020 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) comes with a foldable design similar to DJI Mavic. Its performance is more powerful than that of the Mavic Mini even though they are in the same price category. However, its volume is larger than that of Mavic Mini. After folding, it measures 204x106x72.6mm and weighs about 765g.
In terms of the aerial photography performance, the Fimi X8 SE 2020 achieves 4K video recording, 8 km image transmission, wind resistance level 5, and battery life reaching an astonishing 35 minutes. Thanks to the latest generation of HiSilicon’s ISP engine, Fiimi X8 SE 2020 can shoot 4K video with a large stream of up to 100Mbps, retaining more screen details. The new F-log video colour mode and DNG RAW photo format bring greater space for post-production.
The drone is also equipped with a light three-axis mechanical stabilization gimbal, fitted with Fimi’s latest generation of professional control algorithms, with a control accuracy of 0.005%. Its newly upgraded second-generation TDMA image transmission system has increased sensitivity by 5dbm, supports 8km image transmission, and can fly farther.
In terms of functions, it supports one-click blockbusters, intelligent follow-up, route planning shooting, panoramic shooting, time-lapse photography, night scene mode, etc.
The maximum horizontal flight speed can reach 18m/s, the maximum ascent speed is 5m/s, and the maximum descent speed is 4m/s.
It should be noted that the copywriting stated that its flying altitude is limited to 120m, and I wonder if it can be unlocked.
The Fimi X8 SE 2020 remote control adopts a slideway telescopic design and a detachable joystick. When it is not opened, it is only the palm length. It is compatible with most mobile phones on the market and can even accommodate an iPad mini.
The drone is presently on sale at Xiaomi Youpin and is priced at 2,999 yuan (~439).
Yesterday, a tipster from China took to Weibo to reveal the Vivo Watch smartwatch either by this month or in October. He also revealed a few key information on the specs and features of the Vivo Watch. Today, he took to Weibo again to share additional details of the smartwatch.
Today’s Weibo post by the tipster reveals that the Vivo Watch will be available in two variants such as 42mm and 46mm. The device will sport a leather strap.
He did not reveal the size of the Vivo Watch’s battery but claimed that it will be offering up to 18 days of battery life. The machine-translated text of his Weibo post states that it will be available in four colors like Mocha, Mixia, Shadow, and Fengshang. It may arrive with a pricing of around 1,000 Yuan.
Yesterday, the tipster had claimed that the male version of the Vivo Watch will have a 46mm dial. It has a color OLED display, a heart rate sensor, a blood oxygen tracker, and other conventional features. The presence of NFC will possibly bring support for contactless payments.
It is unclear which operating system will be available on the Vivo Watch. Sibling brand’s OPPO Watch arrived with ColorOS in China and WearOS in the global markets. Probably, Vivo may also adopt the same strategy.
Starting with the OnePlus 3 series and up until 2018, OnePlus technically released only two phones in a year – the main flagship in the first half and a T-variant with upgraded features in the second half of the year. Last year, OnePlus decided to announce Pro variants too. It did the same this year with the OnePlus 8 series, but new info says OnePlus will be dropping the tradition for the OnePlus 8T. In a nutshell, there won’t be a OnePlus 8T Pro.
An alleged render of the OnePlus 8T
The source of the info is the leaker Max J (@MaxJmb) and according to him, there is no “Kebab2”. If you are confused as to what that means, we will explain. Kebab is the codename for the OnePlus 8T. If there is another variant of a phone, OnePlus usually adds another b to the codename. For example, in the case of the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro, the two devices went by the codenames “hotdog” and “hotdogb” respectively.
In the case of the OnePlus 8T series, that means the OnePlus 8T Pro should have the codename “kebabb”. However, the leaker has gone with “kebab2” to make it less confusing. Though he does confirm that what he means is that there isn’t going to be a OnePlus 8T Pro in a reply which we have added below.
While some may be disappointed at the lack of a Pro variant, I am of the opinion it is a good decision.
OnePlus has made significant changes to its product lineup. It has a new line of mid-range smartphones which is expected to add at least three new models before the end of the year. Add those to the already released OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus Nord, and the upcoming OnePlus 8T, you get a total of seven devices.
That is a lot of phones for OnePlus which means a lot of the company’s resources will be spread across these devices and those from previous years that are still getting support. The bottom line is that there is no need for two flagships anymore.
If OnePlus keeps churning out phones, I believe it will find it difficult to maintain all of them and we may see software issues not get resolved as quickly as before. We have already even seen this playing out with the manufacturer backtracking on promised features for select models.
What do you think about OnePlus not launching a OnePlus 8T Pro? Let us know in the comment box
POCO took the wraps off the newest member of its family dubbed POCO X3 NFC. The phone is the company’s latest smartphone in the mid-range series and it addresses the biggest complaint of its predecessor- it is no longer a rebadged Redmi model.
This year’s POCO devices were all rebranded Redmi smartphones, but the POCO X3 NFC looks like a brand new model with its resigned camera housing and bold new logo at the back. We have got the POCO X3 NFC in real skin and here are hands-on pictures of the device.
The POCO X3 NFC features a 6.67-inch FHD+ Dot Display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate creates an incredibly smooth and responsive experience superior to most flagships on the market.
The display is also covered with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection while there is a 20MP sensor located inside the tine dot.
At the back, the phone packs a Quad-camera setup but with a redesign from what we saw on the X2. The camera housing now has a rectangular shape with two of the edges curved. The main sensor is a flagship Sony IMX 682 sensor featuring an f/1.89 aperture and 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel that produces detailed and ultra-clear pictures. There is also a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera that boasts a 119° field of view propped up by ƒ/2.2 aperture and a 1.0μm pixel size, while the 2MP macro camera and depth sensor complete the setup offering extra functionality and reinforcing the main lens’ capabilities.
The POCO X3 NFC comes out as the first phone that will feature a Snapdragon 732G processor which should bring incredible performance to the phone. On top of that, you get a 5,160mAH battery which is touted to last up to two days on a single charge.
To ensure the steady operation and frictionless user experience, the device embeds LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus, combining an enlarged copper heat pipe with multiple layers of graphite that work together to reduce the heat of the phone’s processor by up to 6 degrees.
To ensure the utmost sound immersion, the device also packs a pair of flagship-grade stereo speakers. The 4cc-equivalent upper speaker, 1cc-equivalent lower speaker, and up to 0.5mm vibration amplitude provides for crystal clear stereo sound and absorbing gaming experience. Meanwhile, the speakers’ ability to self-clean ensures unmuffled audio in the long run.
The phone is pretty cheap too retailing at just $199 via Aliexpress and starting at €199 or €249, depending on the storage in some European markets.
Check out more photos of the POCO X3 NFC from the gallery below.
The next anticipated smartphones of 2020 are the upcoming iPhone 12 devices. They have been reported to launch later than the previous years. Back in August, DigiTimes reported that 6.1-inch iPhone 12 handsets will launch first, followed by the other two in the later months. Now, a month later, the publication reiterates the same.
A new report by DigiTimes (via MacRumors) says that the shipments of SLP (substrate-like PCB) mainboards for 6.1-inch iPhones12 devices started back in July, whereas those for 6.7-inch and 5.4-inch iPhone 12 models only begun in the second half of August.
The report also states that Taiwan’s Zheng Ding Technology and Austria’s AT&S are the major SLP supplier for iPhone 12. The other three suppliers include TTM Technologies of the USA and two more Taiwanese companies – Compeq Manufacturing and Unimicron Technology.
Further, CCL (copper clad laminate) maker Elite Material, a company based out of Taiwan will benefit the most from the increase in SLP board shipment as it has outraced Panasonic to become the primary supplier of SLP products for Apple iPhone 12 smartphones.
According to Mark Gurman, Apple may announce the date of the virtual launch event for iPhone 12 this week. According to him, the company will not unveil new Apple Watches and iPad Air in a press release tomorrow as tipster Jon Prosser hinted.
Anyway, new Apple products will be certainly launching in the coming weeks, albeit not all of them will be available at the same time.
Today, POCO held a global unveiling event to unleash the POCO X3 NFC smartphone. It has arrived as the successor for the predecessor POCO X2 phone. The predecessor model was not really a new phone since it came as a rebadged version of the Redmi K30 4G that debuted back in December 2019. The POCO X3 NFC is a brand-new phone that features the Snapdragon 732G which is the most powerful Snapdragon 7-series chipset from Qualcomm. The handset comes with a refreshed front and rear design. The POCO X3 NFC is blessed with features like a 120Hz refresh rate, 64-megapixel quad cameras, and a large-sized battery with rapid charging technology.
POCO X3 specifications and features
Like the POCO X2, the POCO X3 NFC offers users a 6.67-inch full HD+ resolution supporting IPS LCD screen. Instead of the dual punch-hole cutout that was made available on the POCO X2, the X3 has a tiny round-shaped cutout of 3.8mm at the top-center position on the screen to provide users with higher screen space. The POCO X3 NFC’s display supports HDR10, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. While gaming the phone’s screen works at 120Hz and at other times, the DynamicSwitch feature kicks in to make the display function at the conventional 60Hz refresh rate. For instance, during video playback, the POCO X3 NFC plays content at 60Hz.
The 8nm Snapdragon 732G that clocks at 2.3GHz drives the POCO X3 NFC with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. it comes with support for additional storage through a microSD card slot. The phone features LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus that offers a 70 percent larger heat pipe than its predecessor technology. Along with graphite sheets, the new technology can cut down on the internal heat by 6 degrees Celsius.
The Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the POCO X3 NFC. It is overlaid with the MIUI 12 and POCO Launcher. The company promised to treat the owners of the POCO X3 NFC with three years of system updates. Probably, the company could be talking about the MIUI updates and not the OS upgrades. The smartphone is fitted with a 5,160mAh battery and its retail package includes a 33W fast charger. Speaking of the retail package, it also includes an anti-bacterial case. The Game Turbo 3.0 brings gaming optimizations such as performance mode, sound quality optimization, network optimization, and voice changer. For in-game vibrations, the phone comes with a z-axis linear motor.
The POCO X3 NFC has a 20-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture. It offers features like portrait mode, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, screen flash, HDR, and more. The main cameras of the POCO X2 were arranged vertically in a circular camera housing. The POCO X3 NFC retains a round-shaped camera module with a refreshed arrangement for its quad cameras. The setup includes a Sony IMX682 64-megapixel main shooter, a 119-degree 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens with a 2cm focal length, and a 2-megapixel depth assist sensor. The quad cameras support features like AI SkyScraping 3.0, night mode, pro mode, AI scene detection, AI beauty, Google lens, new filters, 120fps 1080p slow-motion video recording, 30fps 4K video recording, and kaleidoscope mode.
The POCO X3 NFC flaunts a refreshed ‘Finish line’ appearance on its back. The polycarbonate rear has a thick textured strip, a DSLR-like camera arrangement, and a big POCO that changes color when viewed from different angles. Moreover, the phone offers splash-resistance as it comes with an IP53 rating. The handset measures 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4mm and it weighs 215 grams. The handset is equipped with plenty of other features such as dual stereo speakers, AI face unlock, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, an IR blaster, dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone slot.
POCO X3 NFC pricing and availability
Here is the pricing and availability of the POCO X3 NFC:
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 269 euros (~$318); Early bird price – 249 euros (~$294)
Color variants: Shadow Gray and Cobalt Blue.
The POCO X3 NFC will be available for purchase from tomorrow through platforms like Mi.com, Amazon, AliExpress, Gearbest, and more. To get the POCO X3 NFC at discounted rates through the early bird sale, one can place an order for it between Sept. 8 and Sept. 11. Buyers who avail the POCO X3 NFC during the early bird sale period will have a chance to purchase the Black Shark FunCoooler Pro at a discounted price of 25 euros (~$29). Its regular price is 39 euros (~$46).
Earlier today (7th September 2020), Huawei officially teased the EMUI 11, the company’s latest custom skin based on Android OS at the Huawei Developers Conference 2020.
On the company’s official Weibo post, a Chinese microblogging website, it was written that “Add wings to imagination, mobile phones are not just mobile phones, what else can they be?” In other words, it teases and hints at something interesting. Huawei has long since been trying to bring its electronic ecosystem to be more seamless and this might be a step in that direction.
As per the poster image shared, one can observe various devices like a refrigerator, an air conditioner, and other home appliances being interconnected with a smartphone. This might be indicative of a cross platform support of the upcoming software, or a feature that lets using smart home appliances even more intuitive. Huawei also placed emphasis on handsets being more than just smartphones in the teaser. Although, what exactly the company means is still unclear.
The EMUI 11 is the latest version of the company’s proprietary custom skin. According to Huawei’s consumer business software department president, Wang Chenglu, the software will be more mature in the application of distributed technology and the style and design of the EMUI 11 will be significantly different from the EMUI 10. It is a major update that brings overhauls to the UI design and more. So stay tuned for the launch event.
Streaming has become the most popular way to consume content. Smart TVs and streaming devices play an important role in the rising popularity of OTT platforms. A recent report on TV and video streaming devices across 27 major countries by Strategy Analytics reveals that Samsung not only leads in streaming device market share in these regions but its operating system Tizen, a gateway to streaming services also top the chart.
Though this report was published on September 2, it is worth noting that it is for Q1 2020.
Streaming Devices
According to Strategy Analytics, Samsung was the leading streaming device brand in the first quarter of 2020 in 27 major countries with 14% of devices in use. Whereas, second and third positions were held by Sony and LG with 12% and 8% market share respectively.
Further, Hisense, TCL, and Amazon tied at fourth position with 5% market share each, followed by Nintendo and Microsoft at fifth position with 4%.
Interestingly, in sixth place with 3%, there were a total of seven brands such as Skyworth, Google, Vizio, Sharp, Roku, Philips, and Xiaomi. Also, with 2% in seventh place, there were four brands like Apple, Changhong, Panasonic, and Konka.
Whereas, the ninth position was captured by Haier, Toshiba, and Insignia with a 1% share. The remaining 9% was held by others category, which includes brands with negligible market share.
Talking about streaming platforms, once again, Samsung lead in these 27 markets with 11% share with its Tizen OS. But the second position was held by platforms of both LG and Sony namely WebOS and Sony Playstation with 7% share each.
Roku TV OS and Fire OS tied at third position with 5% market share, followed by Android TV and Microsoft Xbox in the fourth place with 4% share.
Google Chromecast came at fifth position with 3% share while Apple tvOS and Firefox OS clashed with each other in the sixth place with 2% market share. The remaining 49% was occupied by platforms in the others category.
Takeaways
One thing is obvious from this report that the leading streaming device manufacturers also top the chart in streaming platforms if they have any. Also, a plethora of TV manufacturers gained some share in the devices category. Most of them use Android TV but still, Google’s streaming platform only accounted for 4%.
Anyway, this report only includes data from 27 major countries. Even though, the number of active devices in these regions is an astonishing figure at 1.14 billion.
Samsung is expected to increase its smartphone shipments to 300 million units in 2021, according to an ETNewsreport. The company plans on raising the shipments as its rival, Huawei, faces stiff regulations by the US, and as the overall smartphone market declines.
Notably, the South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy S20 series did not perform as well as planned, with the Coronavirus pandemic making matters even worse for the first half of this year. The company saw sluggish sales at the start of the year and is apparently looking to recover sales in the latter half of this year. According to an industry insider, Samsung is planning on promoting a plan to raise its smartphone shipments to the 300 million units mark.
In 2020, it is expected that the company will ship a total of 260 million units, so an increase of 15 percent over this year is expected in 2021. Furthermore, it is also motivated by Huawei’s current situation with the recent US sanctions. In other words, Samsung is clearly seeking to capture some of Huawei’s market share. The source stated that “Samsung Electronics expects that Huawei’s smartphone shipments will decrease by 70 percent next year from this year due to US sanctions.”
Earlier today (7th September 2020), Vivo announced its new RGBW sensor in its media conference. The new arrangement features an increased sensitivity and will ship in smartphones next year.
The new RGBW sensor features improved sensitivity while avoiding color cast problems. The increase in sensitivity measures in at 160 percent as well. Notably, this is not the first time a unique array sensor is being used, with the Huawei P30 featuring a 13 megapixel RYYB sensor back in 2019. The new sensor aims at improving the photographic experience and raises image quality.
For those unaware, traditional camera sensors use an RGGB array sensor. Although the P30 featured an RYYB sensor. In other words, they lack the green filter but are able to have more light reach the sensor. The RGBW is now Vivo’s launching a different arrangement as well, with the company offering noticeable benefits with this variant. Although, only real world tests would show results after the company launches devices with this sensor.
The new sensor also helps increase the amount of light that enters the sensor. Previously, the RGBW sensors were short lived due to a certain lack of colors in images. However, Vivo has managed to circumvent this issue through the use of its advanced algorithms to make up for and even improve colors. The Chinese tech giant expects the technology to make an appearance on smartphones by the second half of 2021.
In recent times, smartphone manufacturers are pushing the boundaries of futuristic designs. While a few years ago foldable devices seemed like science fiction, the technology has led to designs becoming increasingly more innovative. Now, Samsung has patented a new handset, one with a futuristic transparent display.
The South Korean tech giant filed the patent with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) and the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office), according to a LetsGoDigitalreport. This was published on 27th August 2020 and describes the technology that is needed to make a transparent smartphone. Alternatively, the technology can even be used in other electronic gadgets as well, including TVs, monitors, laptops, and gaming consoles.
The patent is based more around the technical aspect, going to great lengths to detail the different layers and components required to achieve transparency. The device seen in the patent has narrow bezels and a large transparent screen. An OLED panel is apparently used, since this type of display is equipped with a transparent luminous panel which lets light shine through.
Unfortunately, finer details regarding the unnamed Samsung Galaxy device is currently unknown. Furthermore, it is also unclear if the South Korean tech giant is actually working on such a device, or just filed the patent to cover all bases for future a possible release in the far future and this does offer us a glimpse of what smartphones could look like in after a few years.
Recently, an OPPO phone with model number PDVM00 was approved by the TENAA authority of China. The specs of the phone are an exact match with the OPPO A53 that went official recently in markets like Indonesia and India. However, some tipsters from China have claimed that the PDVM00 phone will be launching as OPPO A32. Hence, it appears that the OPPO A53 will be rebranded as OPPO A32 in China.
According to a tipster, OPPO A32 for China is the next entry-level phone featuring a 90Hz LCD panel. He also hinted at a high-end version of the device with a 60Hz OLED panel.
Another tipster has claimed there could be a 5G version of the OPPO A32. This variant could be equipped with Dimensity 720 5G chipset. It remains to be seen whether the rumored high-end version of the OPPO A32 arrives with an OLED screen, D720, and 5G support.
The OPPO A32 has a 6.5-inch punch-hole display that supports HD+ resolution. It is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 460 chipset. The device has a 4,890mAh rated battery.
The OPPO A32 may arrive in 4 GB, 6GB, and 8 GB RAM variants in China and it could be available in storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB. There is a microSD card slot onboard for additional storage.
It has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The backside of the phone features a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system.
In Indonesia, the OPPO A53 arrived with pricing of IDR 2,499,000 (~$169). As can be seen in the above screenshot, the tipster has speculated the OPPO A32 could be priced at 999 Yuan (~$146), whereas its 5G version could be costing 1,399 Yuan (~$205).
Recently, we had reported on an upcoming LG Device with the “Wing” branding. It was for a dual screen flagship smartphone with a rather unique design. Now, the company has finally confirmed the device’s name as LG Wing, which will be launching soon.
According to a TheElecreport, the South Korean tech giant has finalized the name as LG Wing earlier today (7th September 2020). Furthermore, the company will also be choosing about 300 consumers to review the product for free for up to four weeks. The device will be launching on 14th September 2020, which was what we had previously reported on as being a possible date for the launch.
Unfortunately, not a lot about the device is currently known. We will have to wait for the launch event to obtain finer details like specifications of the device, although, rumors have pointed at the smartphone arriving with a Snapdragon 700 series chip (likely the SD765G). The unique device is garnering a lot of anticipation due to its unique design and dual display mechanism.
LG Explorer Project
Unlike LG’s own past offerings, this dual display has the display on a top swivel to a 90 degree angle, and also offer the utility of another display behind it. This is something which was seen a while ago during the time of flip phones where a few devices could have their screens rotate up to reveal a keypad. So stay tuned for more, which should arrive soon and we will be providing more updates.
Xiaomi India launches Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition in 32-inch and 43-inch versions. The former features an HD panel, whereas the latter comes equipped with an FHD display. These new televisions are the successors to the company’s popular models – Mi TV 4A pro 32 and 43 in the country. The only major difference between the new Mi TVs and their predecessors is slimmer bezels.
Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 43 Horizon Edition
Mi TV 4A 32/43 Horizon Edition Specifications
Apart from their display and lack of S/PDIF port on the smaller variant, both the newly introduced Mi TVs for India features exact same specs.
Talking about their screens first, the smaller model sports an HD (1366 x 768 pixels) panel with 93% screen-to-body ratio, compared to FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display with 95% screen-to-body ration on the larger model. According to the company, both the panels have a 178° viewing angle.
Other than that, they are powered by the same Amlogic Cortex A53 quad-core processor with Mali-450 MP3 GPU paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. They run Android TV Pie and ship with Xiaomi’s own PathchWall content aggregation launcher. These TVs support all the leading streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and more.
They also come with Chromecast Built-in, Google Assistant, and Google Data Saver. These televisions are also Xiaomi’s first Mi TVs in India to launch with Mi Quick Wake. This self-developed feature ensures quick booting of TVs (under 5 seconds). The company has been testing this feature on its older models for a few months now.
Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32 Horizon Edition
Despite the difference in their size, both feature the same 20W speakers (2 x 10W) with support for DTS-HD. Also, they come with Xiaomi’s proprietary Vivid Picture Engine, which is not a dedicated chip but display settings ensured to offer accurate colors and deeper contrasts.
For connectivity and ports, the new TV comes with single-band (2.4GHz) WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, 3 x HDMI (one of them supports ARC), 2 x USB, 1 x Ethernet, AV, Antenna, and 3.5mm headphone jack.
Mi TV 4A 32/43 Horizon Edition Pricing and Availability
The Mi TV 4A 32 Horizon Edition is priced at ₹13,499 ($184) and will be available for purchase from Mi online store, Mi Home retail stores, and Flipkart. On the other hand, the Mi TV 4A 43 Horizon Edition costs ₹22,999 ($313) and will be available on Mi online store, Mi Home retail stores, and Amazon.
The first sale for the 32-inch variant is scheduled for September 11 at 12 PM, followed by September 14 at 6 PM for the 43-inch version.
Both of them will be soon made available in other partner retail outlets in the coming days.
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