Huawei announces EMUI 11: All Features & Updates

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Sep 10, 2020

Last month, an OPPO phone with PEAM00 / PEAT00 model number appeared in the database of TENAA’s certification platform. Early reports had claimed that it could be debuting as OPPO Reno4 SE. There were speculations that it could be coming with Dimensity 800 or Dimensity 800U chipset. However, a Chinese tipster recently revealed that it will be fueled by Dimensity 720. Today, the OPPO Reno4 SE appeared in the product library of China Telecom. The listing has not only confirmed its moniker and processor name, but also includes its other specifications, images, and pricing.

OPPO Reno4 SE pricing and availability

The China Telecom listing states that the OPPO Reno4 SE will release in the Chinese markets today. However, there is no official confirmation on it from OPPO. The handset is expected to arrive in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions. They are likely to arrive in China for 2,699 Yuan (~$395) and 2,999 Yuan (~$439). It may come in color variants like blue, black, and white.

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OPPO Reno4 SE specifications

The OPPO Reno4 SE has a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with a punch-hole design. It supports Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The device measures 163.9 x 75.1 x 8.4mm and it weighs 186 grams.

The Dimensity 720 which is mentioned with the MT6853V model number fuels the OPPO Reno4 SE. The handset is packed with a 4,300mAh battery that will carry support for 65W fast charging. The Android 10 OS along with the ColorOS will come preinstalled on the phone.

The Reno4 SE has a front camera of 32-megapixel. The rear side of the device has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system housed inside a square-shaped module. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and it features a microSD card slot for additional storage.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G production cost is about $549

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Sep 10, 2020

A new report from Counterpoint Research, a known analytics based firm, has revealed that the product cost of a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is 549 US Dollars, with the device showcasing the semiconductor prowess of both the South Korean tech giant and known chipmaker Qualcomm.

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is the company’s ultra high end handset which is a culmination of the latest technologies being integrated and optimized across multiple system components, design and is manufactured using cutting edge techniques as well. Thus, the production of such flagships from various companies arrive with a ” halo effect” around them, as per Counterpoint Research.

According to Ethan Qi, a Senior Analyst, “Samsung has done an excellent job in designing, manufacturing and integrating multiple advanced technologies and components in a very thin and light form-factor compared to the previous generation flagship models, and with a competitive BoM cost structure. The total BoM cost achievement is slightly under $550 with the component cost making up around $468, which is a commendable for a device with a list price of $1299.”

Samsung has offered its flagship with both the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ variant for certain key markets like the US, China, South Korea, and others, while the other regions across the globe sport the Exynos 990 variant. Ethan Qi further added that “his mmWave version of the Note 20 Ultra 5G builds on Qualcomm’s reference design featuring the most advanced 5G SoC, the Snapdragon 865+, and the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System.” The 5G networking components in the device are key, especially in countries that support the newer and faster telecom generation.

New leak reveals OnePlus Watch will have a round dial

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 10, 2020

A few weeks ago, we reported that OnePlus was working on its very first smartwatch. The OnePlus Watch as it will be called has already been certified by Singapore’s IMDA which means a launch should not be far off. Now, a new leak has revealed a key design info.

German-based leaker Max J. (@MaxJmb) posted an image on Twitter today that revealed the OnePlus Watch will have a round dial. As seen in the tweet below, the image shows the word “Wotch” along with the hands of a watch.

I know it's spelled wrong because it's a hint 👀 pic.twitter.com/YD51QcAd5c

— Max J. (@MaxJmb) September 10, 2020

The caption is actually the key to decoding the hint that the OnePlus Watch has a round dial hence the reason why he swapped out “a” for “o” in the spelling.

So if you have been wondering if OnePlus’s first smartwatch will have a round dial or square dial, now you know. Nevertheless, expect OnePlus to make a documentary or release a post explaining how it eventually settled for a round-faced watch.

Now that we have gotten the shape of the dial out of the way, the next big thing is the operating system the watch will run on. Will we get a sort of OxygenOS for Watch based on Wear OS or will the OnePlus Watch run a different operating system entirely? Time will tell.

Moto G9 Plus specifications and pricing surface; Launch seems imminent

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Sep 10, 2020

Yesterday, Motorola unveiled the Motorola Razr 5G with improved specs. The Lenovo-owned company is now gearing up two new budget-friendly smartphones namely, Moto E7 Plus and Moto G9 Plus. Ahead of their official announcement, Winfuture.de has revealed the specifications, features, and pricing of Moto E7 Plus and Moto G9 Plus.

Moto G9 Plus specifications (Rumored)

The Moto G9 Plus has a huge display of 6.81 inches. The IPS LTPS display sports a punch-hole design and offers a 20:9 aspect ratio and 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 730G chipset is present under the hood of the device.

The phone comes with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. There is a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage. It is preinstalled with My UX based Android 10 OS. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. The My UX based Android 10 OS will come preinstalled on the device.

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The Moto G9 Plus has a dedicated camera shutter key. Its rear-facing camera module has an f/1.7 aperture 64-megapixel main camera, an f/2.2 aperture 8-mgeapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel lens for adding depth effects. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel. It is equipped with other specs such as a side-facing fingerprint sensor, dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Moto G9 Plus pricing (Rumored)

The Moto G9 Plus is priced at 299 euros in Europe. The renders show that the phone will be available in blue and bronze colors.

MediaTek Dimensity 1000C marginally outperforms the Snapdragon 765G: Report

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Sep 10, 2020

A new leak has revealed the performance of the MediaTek Dimensity 1000C SoC. Reportedly, the chip marginally outperforms popular rivals in the segment like the HiSilicon Kirin 820 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G.

According to a post on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, the Dimensity 1000C is built on a 7nm process and features 4 ARM Cortex-A77 cores paired with another 4 ARM Cortex-A55 cores alongside the Mali-G57 GPU. The leak was shared by @数码闲聊站 on the popular Chinese social media platform with screenshots of performance scores of the processor through benchmarks.

Furthermore, the Dimensity 1000C uses a MediaTek AI processing unit (APU 3.0) that runs the smartphone’s AI cameras, voice assistant, and other applications as well. As per the benchmark scores, it achieved 601 points on Geekbench 5’s single core tests and 2,365 points in the multi core performance test. In comparison, the Snapdragon 765G scores 607 points in single core tests but only 1,777 points in the multi core tests.

According to ITHome, the processor is being built specifically for the United States market. Interestingly, the chipset is also housed in the LG Velvet 5G T-Mobile variant. It is a mid range chip with performance being more similar to Dimensity 800 series chip over the higher end Dimensity 1000 chips. Although, it still beats the Snapdragon 765G and manages to rival the Kirin 820 SoC as well.

Realme 7i Geekbench listing reveals Snapdragon 662 and 8 GB of RAM

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Sep 10, 2020

On Sept. 17, Realme will be launching the Realme 7i and Realme 7 smartphones in Indonesia. The Realme 7 phone for Indonesia could be the same phone that recently went official in India. Last week, the renders of the phone were found listed on an Indonesian retailer site. Also, a recent leak had revealed the entire specs of the Realme 7i. Today, the smartphone has appeared on Geekbench benchmarking with key specs.

On Geekbench 5, the Realme 7i has appeared with its RMX2103 model number. The listing reveals that the phone is driven by a Qualcomm processor that is codenamed as ‘bengal’ which is associated with Snapdragon 460 and Snapdragon 662 chipsets. However, it is known through the specs sheet leak that the device is equipped with Snapdragon 662 chipset.

Realme 7i (RMX2103) spotted on Geekbench listing

bengal – Snapdragon 662 SoC
8GB RAM and Android 10#Realme7i #Realme #Realme7 #Realme7Pro #Realme7Series pic.twitter.com/xhYKJB6s9r

— Venkatesh Babu.G (@smartvenkat95) September 9, 2020

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The Realme 7i Geekbench listing shows that it has 8 GB of RAM and it is preinstalled with Android 10 OS. In the single-core test and multi-core tests, the Realme 7i has scored 1516 and 5420 points, respectively.

Realme 7i specifications

The Realme 7i has a 6.5-inch 90H-inch IPS LCD panel that offers HD+ resolution. The punch-hole screen houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear camera setup includes a 64-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a pair of 2-megapixel lenses. The 5,000mAh battery of the device will be equipped with 18W fast charging support. The handset will be available in at least blue and green colors.

TSMC sees record high revenue crossing $4.2 billion in August 2020

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Sep 10, 2020

Earlier today (10th September 2020), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC, announced its revenue for the month of August. The company generated 4.2 billion US Dollars, setting a new record high for the company.

TSMC is a known chip manufacturer that supplies chips to various tech giants including, AMD, Apple, NVIDIA, and more. According to the company’s official website, TSMC generated 122.878 billion New Taiwan Dollars or roughly 4.2 billion US Dollars. This marks a notable increase of 15.8 percent year on year or 106.118 billion New Taiwan Dollars (roughly 3.6 billion US Dollars) during the same month in 2019.

Furthermore, the revenue doesn’t just mark a new record high for the company but also marks positive revenue growth after the chipmaker’s revenue fell by 12 percent month on month back in July 2020. TSMC saw a 16 percent increase in revenue over a month prior. Notably, the last time the firm’s revenue reached this high was back in June, when it generated 120.878 billion New Taiwan Dollars (roughly 4.12 billion US Dollars).

Details from TSMC’s official website also reveals that the revenue generated by the company in the first 8 months of this year reached 850.137 billion New Taiwan Dollars (roughly 29 billion US Dollars). This marks an increase of over 195 billion New Taiwan Dollars from the same period back in 2019 or a sizeable increase of 30.7 percent year on year, which is quite an impressive performance considering the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic affecting many economies and industries across the globe.

OPPO A32 launched as rebranded OPPO A53 in China

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Sep 10, 2020

The OPPO A32 has silently gone official in China. While the moniker is new, it is a rebadged edition of the OPPO A53 that had debuted in Indonesia and India in August. The company has been launching 5G-ready phones in China, but the newly unveiled OPPO A32 is a low-priced 4G smartphone.

OPPO A32 specifications and features

The OPPO A32 has a 6.5-inch punch-hole display. The IPS LCD screen supports a 90Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 460 mobile platform is present under the hood of the device. The handset comes in 4 GB and 8 GB RAM editions. Both models are equipped with 128 GB of native storage.

The Android 10 OS with ColorOS 7.2 UI. It has an f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear has a rectangle-shaped camera module that includes a 48-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

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The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It comes with support for other specs such as a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, dual SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

OPPO A32 pricing and availability

The OPPO A32 is set to hit the Chinese markets on Sept. 15. It will come in colors like Mint Green, Fantasy Blue, and Glass Black. The OPPO A32 variants such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are priced at 1,199 Yuan (~$175) and 1,499 Yuan (~$219).

Confirmed: Huawei HarmonyOS 2.0 is coming to smartphones in 2021

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Sep 10, 2020

Huawei launched its HarmonyOS 2.0 platform at its annual Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) 2020 conference in China today. The company’s rotating CEO, Richard Yu, confirmed at the event that Huawei will release HarmonyOS powered smartphones in 2021. The first beta release of HarmonyOS for smartphones will be available in December 2020 for developers.

Until now, Huawei had denied that it was planning to use HarmonyOS on smartphones. The company said that the OS was developed for smart devices and it didn’t have any plans to release it for phones anytime soon. But it looks like the increasing pressure from the US ban has forced the company to fast track the development of its own OS for smartphones.

Since May 2019, Huawei is barred from using Google Mobile Services that power Android phones across the world. And last month, after the US failed to renew its Temporary General License (TGL), the company lost access to Google’s support and updates to older devices. While Huawei confirmed that security updates will continue to roll out to its older devices, it still marked a big blow to the company’s smartphone strategy.

Huawei will release the HarmonyOS 2.0 beta version for smartphones with SDK, Documentation, Tool, and Simulator to developers in December 2020. The company adds that we can expect smartphones running on HarmonyOS in 2021.

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huawei harmonyos smartphones 2021 roadmap — Huawei HarmonyOS 2.0 2021 roadmap

Richard Yu reveals that the initial version of HarmonyOS 2.0 will support devices with 128KB to 128MB of RAM. In April 2021, Huawei plans to add support for larger RAM devices between 128MB and 4GB. Finally, in October 2021, the company will add support for devices with 4+ GB RAM. This roadmap is for the HarmonyOS 2.0 version and not specifically for the smartphone OS. But it hints that the first batch of HarmonyOS smartphones may be targeted at the budget or mid-range segment with less than 4GB of RAM.

Note that Huawei’s HarmonyOS is an open-source platform, similar to Android. So you can consider Huawei’s relationship with HarmonyOS similar to Google’s relationship with Android. Even though Huawei will develop HarmonyOS, since it’s an open-source platform, Huawei is likely hoping that other companies can use it on their own devices in the future.

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Now that it aims to take on Google’s Android with its own OS, the next few months will be extremely interesting. It remains to be seen if HarmonyOS powered smartphones can coexist with its Android competitors next year.

Samsung Display aims on acquiring license to supply Huawei: Report

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Sep 10, 2020

Samsung Display is apparently seeking to acquire an export license to continue supplying Huawei. This arrives just before the US exports restrictions coming into effect by next week.

According to a Reuters report, the South Korean tech giant’s display unit is looking to supply the Chinese brand as per an industry source. However, the former has declined to comment on the matter at the moment. Notably, Apple is also a major customer of Samsung for its OLED displays. Earlier this week, Samsung Display’s rival, LG Display, said in a statement that the US sanctions on Huawei have no real effect on the company due to its limited number of shipments to the Chinese company.

For those unaware, the US is tightening its restrictions against Huawei. The Trump administration reinforced certain regulations, which will make it harder for the telecom giant to acquire crucial components and technology that are American made or originate from the US. Thus, companies that wish to continue selling US technology must acquire a special license from the government.

Previously, the US Department of Commerce had announced similar restrictions, but only regarding the semiconductors that are crucial for its operations. Now, it has expanded the ban to include other components as well and US technology in general. At the moment, Huawei is in “Survival Mode” and it remains to be seen if Samsung Display does manage to acquire the license.

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro teardown video reveals new flip up camera mechanism

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Sep 10, 2020

The Asus Zenfone 7 Pro is the company’s latest flagship device, which was recently seen in a new teardown video. This disassembly reveals the smartphone’s internals, revealing the new flip up camera design.

The video was shared on YouTube by PBKreviews, and it showcases the device being taken part. In the video, one can observe that the motor that powers the flip mechanism is housed within the camera module, which is different from the Zenfone 6 that had it’s motor housed next to the camera module and not built into it. Apart from this not a lot of unique design changes have been made on the internals.

The PCB stack design has also remained unchanged, with two boards being stacked on top of each other. Both boards are cooled via thermal paste and copper, through two heat pipes, which take the heat away from the chipset and into a copper block that has been stuck behind the display. The Asus Zenfone 7 Pro was relatively easy to dismantle for the most part as per the video, but the use of adhesives made things difficult in certain areas.

Xiaomi launches Mijia Smart Socket 2 Bluetooth Gateway Edition for 49 yuan ($7)

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Sep 10, 2020

Xiaomi has today launched a new product in its home market China — Xiaomi Mijia Smart Socket 2 Bluetooth Gateway Edition. As the name itself indicates, the device is an upgraded variant and successor to the Smart Socket Bluetooth Gateway launched last year.

This second-generation model is now available for purchase in China through Xiaomi Youpin platform for a price of 49 yuan, which is about $7. It is 30 yuan (~$4) cheaper than the cost of the original model.

One of the reasons for the newer model to be cheaper is that the company had ditched the two USB-A ports on the socket and now it comes with just one standard jack. It also has several features and functions, including remote switch, voice-based control, intelligent linkage, power statistics, and overload protection, among others.

Being a Bluetooth Gateway, it connected to sub-devices and collects useful data to provide insights. The data of all the connected devices such as a thermostat, smart door lock, or any smart home product, can be viewed through the Mijia app.

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The company has revealed that the outer body of the device is made of 750-degree Celcius high-temperature flame-retardant material. The internals adopts a wave soldering process for quality assurance.

It also comes with features like Child Safety Door. The company adds that users won’t get an electric shock if they accidentally touch the jack. There’s also functionality to monitor the internal temperature in real-time.

When the internal temperature gets too high, the smart socket automatically powers off. It also has support for countdown function, allowing smart home devices to run for a pre-defined time duration.

Samsung Galaxy M51 launches in India with a humongous 7,000mAh battery and Snapdragon 730G

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 10, 2020

The Samsung Galaxy M51 has finally launched in India after a plethora of leaks and teasers. It will be available in two storage configurations – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB priced at ₹24,999 and ₹26,999 respectively. Buyers can pick it up in either Electric Blue or Celestial Black color. The device can be purchased from Samsung online store, Amazon India, and partner retailers. The first sale for this phone is scheduled for September 18 at 12 PM. Customers can also avail a ₹2,000 discount on Amazon up until September 20 using HDFC Bank cards.

The new Samsung Galaxy M51 comes equipped with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+), 20:9 aspect ratio, a maximum brightness of 420 nits, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Also, a 32MP selfie camera nests inside the centrally-aligned punch-hole at the top of the screen.

This panel was previously reported to be supplied by TCL CSOT and not Samsung Display like any other device from Samsung Electronics. However, it doesn’t seem to be the case.

As for the build, the frame and the back of the phone are made of polycarbonate. Samsung markets the latter as “Glasstic”. The rear panel houses an identical quad-camera setup as found on the recently launched Galaxy M31s. That means it has got the same 64MP Sony IMX682 primary shooter, 12MP ultra-wide unit, 5MP macro snapper, and a 5MP depth sensor.

Further, the handset is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G paired with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage with support microSD card up to 512GB via a dedicated slot. In the software department, the phone runs One UI Core 2.1 based on Android 10.

Taking about the elephant in the room, the Galaxy M51 is backed by a humongous 7,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging and reverse charging. What’s more interesting is despite the huge battery, the smartphone only weighs 213g.

Other features of the handset include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, 4G LTE, dual-band WiFi 5, and Bluetooth 5.1. Unfortunately, though the phone comes with NFC, it does not support Samsung Pay like the similarly priced Galaxy A51.

Huawei ban from 5G roll out may cost UK £18.2 billion in delays

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Sep 10, 2020

With the UK government planning to remove all Huawei components from within their infrastructure by the year 2027, the country might face a delay of up to 3 years. This could cost the economy 18.2 billion Pounds (roughly 23.6 billion US Dollars), according to a report from Assembly Research.

For those unaware, Huawei had previously been banned from providing 5G networking equipment in the UK. This had arrived after the Chinese tech giant had initially received the green light although with a market cap, but pressure from within the Parliament and the US had the decision revoked soon after. As of right now, the country plans on removing all Huawei made technology from the country as well.

The report also states that the year delay which the government is expecting at the moment for its 5G roll out may cost it’s economy a dire sum. 18.2 billion pounds is an estimate, with approximately 10 billion pounds of productivity benefits being missed out on. Similarly, even the mobile sector would lose out on the opportunity to generate about 4.7 billion pounds while related industries are likely to lose out on 2 billion pounds as well.

Furthermore, apart from just missing out on an estimated 173 billion pounds of incremental GDP over the course of 10 years (between 2020 to 2030), the delay in 5G roll out could also potentially impact innovation. Victor Zhang, Vice President of Huawei stated that “This new research shows how the US administration has directly impacted Britain’s economy, ending the UK’s leadership in 5G, holding the country back from realizing its full potential for years to come.”

TikTok sale uncertain as ByteDance and US government discuss other options

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Sep 10, 2020

TikTok-owner ByteDance has reportedly increased the urgency of talks with the Trump administration in order to avoid getting banned in the United States without selling its operations to an American company.

The report from Wall Street Journal claims that the China-based ByteDance has been working on this plan for months with the US, but time getting out of hand, the intensity of pursuing has grown rapidly to avoid selling the business.

Another report from CNBC claims that both the entities are in discussion to avoid a full sale of TikTok and could include restricting ByteDance. It also adds that this was the case before Donald Trump got involved in this matter.

Last month, Microsoft confirmed that the company has been in talks with ByteDance to acquire its US operations. A couple of weeks ago, TikTok CEO Kevin Mayers announced his resignation. It was being speculated that the resignation could be because of the acquisition deal getting finalized. Later, Walmart partnered with Microsoft for a joint bid to acquire TikTok in the US and a few other regions.

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TikTok is being forced to sell off its U.S. operations to an American company by the government amid intense political scrutiny because of the platforms’ country of origin. It has also been under fire because of its data collection practices, which the United States claims put its national security at risk.

Even though the short video social media platform has been banned in India and is getting scrutinize worldwide for data collection, it remains the most popular application worldwide. It saw the highest number of downloads in both the App Store and Google Play, making it the highest download app in August 2020.

Huawei launches Smart Business Suitcase in China; pricing starts at 1,999 yuan ($292)

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Sep 10, 2020

At a time when Huawei is under immense pressure to find out ways to keep its smartphone business afloat, the company has launched a new lifestyle product — Huawei Smart Business Suitcase.

The new Smart Business Suitcase from Huawei has been developed in partnership with Samsonite. It comes in three different sizes — 20-inch, 25-inch, and 28-inch, costing 1,999 yuan (~$292), 2,299 yuan (~$337), and 2,599 yuan (~$380) respectively.

One of the most interesting features of this suitcase is the ease of unlocking. If the Smart Busines Suitcase has been linked to a Huawei smartphone, bringing the device close to the password sensing area unlocks the suitcase, even when the phone’s screen is off.

It also comes with several other features, including built-in charging, storage box, and external USB port, which makes it easier for the users to charge their smartphones or other such handheld devices.

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The company says that the internal compartments in the suitcase have been designed with environmentally friendly fabrics. It also comes with a dry and wet separation bags to make it easy to organize the storage.

It comes with a thicker aluminum alloy tube wall and is lighter and durable. There’s also a secure TSA code lock, which makes it a convenient option for clearing through customs during international travel.

Xiaomi-backed Roborock inches closer to launch commercial sweeping robots

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Sep 10, 2020

Xiaomi-backed Roborock, which is known for making smart cleaning robots, has announced that it has completed the Research & Development work for its commercial cleaning robot and now it is in the testing phase.

The commercial shipping robots from the company mainly target shopping malls, large supermarkets, office buildings, airports, and other large indoor spaces. The company expects the demand for commercial sweeping robots to rise with increasing labor costs.

As per the report, it seems that the company will be making the commercial devices on a pre-order basis and Roborock has two primary OEMs carry this out — Xinwangda and Dongguan Great Wall.

Roborock has also made a few customized sweeping robots for Xiaomi, including the Mijia Sweeping Robot 1S. It is the first Xiaomi ecological chain company to get listed on the Science and Technology Innovation Board.

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Earlier this year, in February, the company got listed and raised around 4.5 billion yuan, which is approximately $641 million through Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company had said that it will be using the IPO proceeds to develop next-generation robotic home cleaners and a data analysis platform.

The company was founded in the year 2014 and as said, it designs and sells intelligent home cleaners and other cleaning appliances. Xiaomi owns about 24.7% of Roborock, a robotic cleaning appliances provider, through its associated companies Tianjin Jinmi Investment Partnership and Shunwei Capital. Other investors in the company include Gaorong Capital and Qiming Venture Partners.

Apple designs and manufactures its own Face Mask for employees

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Sep 10, 2020

Apple is known for making innovative and premium consumer electronics products. However, due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, the company has designed and manufactured its own face mask.

As per the report from Bloomberg, the face mask, which is being called Apple Face Mask, uses three layers of material to filter out particles. Apart from this, the company also has another mask called ClearMask which is the first completely clear surgical mask that has been approved by the FDA.

Thanks to the transparency in the material, the ClearMask will enable those who are deaf or hard at listening to lipread the other person. As per the report, the Face Mask has been designed and manufactured entirely by Apple’s internal teams while the ClearMask has been sourced from outside.

Further, the company has carefully sourced materials so that it doesn’t take away supplies of materials needed for PPE in hospitals. To replace the standard cloth masks worn by the employees, Apple will start sending out the new masks to corporate and retail employees over the next few weeks.

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As for the design, the mask looks quite unique with large coverings on the top and the bottom for the nose and chin. It also comes with adjustable strings so that it easily fits around the person’s ears.

It is not yet known if the company plans to manufacture these new masks for external use. Apple Store policy requires employees and customers to wear face masks, with Apple Stores distributing masks to customers upon entering the store.

Vivo V20 SE’s arrival officially confirmed

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