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LG Wing with rotating secondary display tipped to retail for around $1,000

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Instead of pursuing foldables like Samsung and Huawei, LG has been releasing devices with support for a dual-screen accessory. Now, it is taking this implementation a notch higher by integrating a secondary rotating (twisting) display at the back of the phone. This device is known as LG Wing and it had leaked multiple times in the past few days. Now, its price leaks as well.

The upcoming LG Wing is one of the bizarre smartphones of 2020. This is not the first time the company is doing something unique. A few years back, it tested waters with the concept of modularity. The result was half-baked “LG G5 and Friends”, which did not pan out very well.

The Wing is trying to fill the shoes left by G5 but will it succeed for the asking price of around $1,000? Yes, that’s the price tipped by the source of XDA Developers. It will be launching this fall in the US for the above-mentioned retail price.

With most flagship smartphones now starting at $1,000, there seems to be nothing wrong with the price tag of LG’s unique handset. But the question is how useful that secondary display will be? One of the leaked videos showcases the rotating screen to display the stock music app and call notification when the main screen is in use for navigation. Whereas, in the second video, we can notice the secondary panel in use for the in-game map while playing Gameloft’s Asphalt on the main screen.

These are only two examples of its use case but we are certain there could be much more. But will the developers take interest in optimizing their apps for an LG smartphone, considering the fact the company is not a major global player?

Also, it is worth noting that it is reported to feature mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G and not Snapdragon 865 like any other handsets in this range. Anyway, we will know the future of this unique LG phone when it will go official in the coming weeks.

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OnePlus staff reveals OnePlus Nord will not launch in China

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Habeeb Onawole
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The OnePlus Nord launched in India and Europe. While OnePlus did explicitly say that the phone will not be sold in North America, it said nothing about a launch in China.

Yesterday, it was reported that the phone may be launching in China soon, but a OnePlus official says otherwise. The news comes from ITHome who reported that a system development engineer at OnePlus has revealed that the OnePlus Nord will not be sold in China.

OnePlus Nord China

The OnePlus Nord is a mid-range 5G smartphone with a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a pill-shaped punch hole for 32MP + 8MP dual selfie cameras and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood of the phone is a Snapdragon 765G processor with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It also has 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP quad cameras, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 4115mAh battery that charges from empty to 70% in 30 minutes. The phone also has Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and dual SIM support.

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OnePlus is recruiting accessory testers

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Habeeb Onawole
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OnePlus has been in the news a lot lately, mainly as a result of its upcoming mid-range phones under the Nord line. Now, the manufacturer has announced it is recruiting testers for OnePlus accessories.

OnePlus Accessory Tester

According to the info on the official OnePlus Forums, they are recruiting folks to become official OnePlus Accessory Testers. Those selected will get the chance to test at least three products over the course of a year.

To become a OnePlus Accessory Tester, you have to post a review of an accessory you own in the Accessories subforum. This is not a review you have posted before and it should be written by you. The rules say only one entry is accepted per user and entries will be accepted until September 15. You can read more about the requirements here.

Accessories have become an additional source of revenue for phone manufacturers including OnePlus in recent years. However, the need to recruit testers may mean OnePlus is planning to take this aspect of its business more seriously.

We presume OnePlus’s plan is to begin making accessories not only for its own phones but for those from other manufacturers too. Hopefully, power banks are some of these products. Earlier this year, Carl Pei, the co-founder of OnePlus, posted a tweet hinting at the launch of a power bank with fast charging. It has been six months now and we are yet to see OnePlus’s power bank but we have a feeling it will arrive soon along with other products.

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Redmi 9 vs Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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Redmi has a lot of affordable devices in its portfolio, but a lot of people make confusion with their names. Often they differ just for a number or a little word, that is why it is hard for a lot of people to distinguish them and find the best device for their needs. Here is a comparison between three devices with similar names but different specifications released recently by Xiaomi’s brand. We are talking about Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, and Redmi Note 9 Pro. In this article, you will find the main differences between these three handsets.

Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm, 198 grams 162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm, 199 grams 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm, 209 grams
DISPLAY 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Mediatek Helio G80, octa-core 2 GHz Mediatek Helio G85, octa-core 2.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 10, MIUI Android 10, MIUI Android 10, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Quad 13 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/2.2, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
13 MP f/2.3 front camera		 Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY 5020 mAh, 18W fast charging 5020 mAh, 18W fast charging 5020 mAh, 18W fast charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot, reverse charging Dual SIM slot

Design

Redmi Note 9 and 9 Pro feature a similar design, but the latter is more beautiful and it has a slightly better build quality. The punch hole on the Redmi Note 9 is placed on the upper left corner, while on the Note 9 Pro it is placed centrally. The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a smaller camera module and a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, so it wins the design and builds quality comparisons. But you should note that Note 9 Pro has bigger dimensions due to its wider display. Redmi 9 looks more outdated due to its waterdrop notch, but its rear side is more elegant.

 

Display

With Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, and Note 9 Pro, you get average IPS displays. Nothing special, closer to entry-level phones than flagships. The Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro have a better panel since they feature a higher brightness and a slightly better quality, but the differences with the Redmi 9 are just marginal. Note that Note 9 Pro has a wider display than Redmi Note 9 and Redmi 9 (6.67 inches vs 6.53 inches).

 

Specs & Software

The hardware department is the main difference that people look for when they evaluate these three devices. The Redmi 9 is fueled by the Helio G80 chipset, while the Redmi Note 9 has an Helio G85 under the hood. As you probably understood from the name, there is not a huge performance difference between Redmi 9 and Redmi Note 9. But the situation is totally different when it comes to the Redmi Note 9 Pro: this handset sports a more powerful Snapdragon 720G SoC and up to 6 GB of RAM paired with 128 GB of UFS 2.1 native storage. These are all Redmi phones, so you get the same operating system and the same user interface: Android 10 customized by MIUI 11.

 

 

Camera

Redmi Note 9 and 9 Pro are similar in terms of camera performance. They both feature a 48 MP main sensor and a quad rear camera, but the Note 9 Pro has a 5 MP macro sensor instead of a 2 MP macro sensor. That is just a marginal difference that does not impact the overall photo quality. Redmi 9 is way inferior because it features an entry-level 13 MP main sensor. So, you should go for the Redmi 9 only if cameras are not your priority. We can tell you the same if we talk about front cameras: Note 9 Pro is the best with its 16 MP snapper, Redmi Note 9 comes right after with its 13 MP lens, and Redmi 9 lags behind with an 8 MP selfie camera.

 

 

Battery

Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, and Redmi Note 9 Pro pack exactly the same battery with a 5020 mAh capacity. But the Note 9 Pro has a more efficient chipset since it is built with a better production process (8 nm vs 12 nm). That is why Note 9 Pro lasts more on a single charge. An interesting advantage of the Redmi Note 9 is the reverse charging support.

 

Price

Redmi 9 is expected to be priced Rs. 8,999 in India and it will launch on August 31. Redmi Note 9 is priced Rs. 11,999, while Note 9 Pro is priced Rs. 13,999. If you can spend more, go for Note 9 Pro without thinking twice: it has a way better chipset with lower energy consumption. If you can not spend so much, choose the Redmi Note 9 only if you care about cameras, otherwise, go for the Redmi 9 since it offers a higher value for money.

 

Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Note 9 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 9

PROs

  • More affordable
  • Good rear design
  • Wireless FM radio

CONS

  • Inferior hardware

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

PROs

  • Good quality-price ratio
  • Punch-hole display
  • Reverse charging
  • Good cameras

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

PROs

  • Best hardware
  • Good cameras
  • Gorilla Glass 5 back
  • Wider display

CONS

  • Higher price

 

Xiaomi launches the Seconds Smart Clock, Thermometer and Hygrometer

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has launched a new smart product under the Youpin platform. The product is called Seconds Smart Clock, Thermometer and Hygrometer. and carries an affordable 149 yuan (~$21) price tag.Seconds Smart Clock

As the name implies, the gadget is a clock which also doubles as a hygrometer and thermometer. It uses an electronic ink screen which is close to the paper-like display texture, ensuring ultra-low power consumption. It equally has functions such as temperature and humidity monitoring, smart alarm clock, one-button timer, healthy tomato working method and many other selling points.

The sensor for measuring temperature and humidity every second is selected from Swiss Sensirion’s high-precision digital sensor, which can quickly and accurately detect subtle changes in temperature and humidity.

The smart clock also comes with Bluetooth connectivity and supports pairing with the MIJIA app. Through the MIJIA Bluetooth gateway, it can be linked with other smart devices in the home to improve indoor heating and cooling and make your home more comfortable.Seconds Smart Clock

The clock has a built-in high-precision RTC clock chip and a backup battery, and the correct time is displayed when the power is turned on. The time still remains accurate after a battery replacement thanks to the backup battery. With the MIJIA app, you can customize 18 groups of alarm clocks.

It also supports the one-key start timer function. The timer function has two ways of counting; up and down, designed to meet your routine timing needs in your life.

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Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro leak reveals its design and features

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Huawei recently announced the Watch Fit but it still has one more smartwatch in the pipeline scheduled to launch this year. That watch is the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro and a new leak has revealed what it will look like.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro main

The source of the leak is the Turkish website, Huaweiailesi. As seen in the images posted below, the Watch GT 2 Pro will keep the circular dial design of its predecessors.

The watch will come in two variants – Classic and Sport – with the former available in Nebula Gray and the latter available in Night Black. Both watches have a slimmer and more classy design when compared to the standard Huawei Watch GT 2. There is no tachymeter this time and the lugs are larger but there are still only two buttons on the right side.

One of the images shows the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro will support voice calls which should mean there will be an LTE version. Another image shows the watch has water resistance. We can also see Huawei is promising a 2-week battery life for this model too.

The Watch GT 2 Pro is expected to come with lots of new features including support for wireless charging. There is an image that shows the phone being charged by a Huawei phone and there is another of the wireless charging station for the watch. The charging station is shown to have a USB-C cable.

Huawei is expected to launch the Watch GT 2 Pro alongside the Mate 40 series but it also has a launch event in China on September 10 whose poster teases the launch of a smartwatch, so there is a possibility of the smartwatch launching on that day.

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Apple finally terminates Epic Games’ developer account

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Jed John Ikoba
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Apple has finally gone ahead with the threat to terminate Epic Games’ developer account. The imbroglio between the two companies began when Epic went against the App Store rules by incorporating its own direct payment option on its popular game Fortnite.Epic Games

Apple had already removed Fortnite from the App Store for a few weeks since the dispute began but left other titles by Epic Games like Battle Breakers and Infinity Blade Stickers‌ With the new development where Epic’s developer account has been terminated, all other Epic Games titles have been yanked off the App Store. A search for Epic Games in the store‌ now returns nothing while on the web, the Epic Games developer account is blank.

The good thing i that if you already downloaded Fortnite, the appcontinues to work but you won’t be ale to any of the new Marvel-themed Season 4 content.

A statement released by Apple confirmed the account has been removed and expressed disappointment that the termination had to happen.

“We are disappointed that we have had to terminate the Epic Games account on the ‌App Store‌. We have worked with the team at Epic Games for many years on their launches and releases. The court recommended that Epic comply with the ‌App Store‌ guidelines while their case moves forward, guidelines they’ve followed for the past decade until they created this situation. Epic has refused. Instead, they repeatedly submit Fortnite updates designed to violate the guidelines of the ‌App Store‌. This is not fair to all other developers on the ‌App Store‌ and is putting customers in the middle of their fight. We hope that we can work together again in the future, but unfortunately, that is not possible today,” the statement read.

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There will be no HarmonyOS smartphones in 2020, confirms Huawei CEO

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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HarmonyOS, the self-developed operating system by Huawei has been in development for 3 years. Last year, the company officially announced its first version at the HUAWEI DEVELOPER CONFERENCE (HDC) 2019.  At the 2020 edition of this conference, the firm is expected to unveil its second version. Rumors said that the Chinese telecom giant will release a smartphone running it by the end of this year. But now, Richard Yu, the CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group officially confirms that there will be no such smartphone from the company this year.

HarmonyOS

Yu Chengdong, commonly known as Richard Yu recently attended Yabuli Forum Qingdao Summit (via Sina). At this meeting, he was questioned regarding Huawei smartphone powered by HarmonyOS. 

To this, he replied that there are no plans to release such device this year. But that does not mean it will not release next year. In other words, the executive reiterated his HarmonyOS announcement speech from last year.

In that, he mentioned that Android is their choice of operating system on smartphones due to the ecosystem and partners. But they will continue to develop and release devices with HarmonyOS in order to be self-reliant in the long run.

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Vincent Yang, Senior Vice President at Huawei made a similar statement last year that they will maintain a single ecosystem with Android. But HarmonyOS will continue to exist as plan B in case of a worst-case scenario.

Also, since the CEO was interviewed in the hallway of the venue of the Summit, he did not respond properly to the chip problem. But he did say that they are still looking for a solution.

Currently, Huawei’s operating system can be only found on its smart TVs. But according to the roadmap shared by the company last year, HarmonyOS 2.0 will support PC, cars, and smart wearables. This version is expected to go official at HDC 2020, which is scheduled for September 10-12.

Though there will be no smartphone running HarmonyOS this year, we can still look forward to the rumored Mate Watch featuring it.

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New 8K and 4K Xiaomi Mi TVs receive 3C certification; tipped to feature panels from LG Display

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Apart from smartphones, Xiaomi is also known for its smart TVs, mostly popular in markets like China and India. Recently, to commemorate its 10th anniversary, the company launched Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent Edition. Now, the company is all set to unveil new 8K and 4K Mi TV models in China as per the 3C certification bureau.

Xiaomi Mi TV L82M6-8K L82M6-4K 3C Certification

The certifications of the upcoming new Xiaomi televisions were shared by Digital Chat Station (数码闲聊站), a well-known tipster on Weibo. According to him, these TVs will use panels from LG Display.

Going by the name of the model numbers of these TVs, they will be marketed under the same series in 82-inches but with different screen resolution – 4K and 8K respectively.

Model Number
Resolution
Power Rating
L82M6-4K 4K (3840 x 2160) 220V~, 50/60Hz, 500W
L82M6-8K 8K (7680 × 4320) 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 700W

Due to the difference in their panel resolution, their power rating are dissimilar, however, features such as software (MIUI for TV), connectivity & ports, speakers, and the rest should be common between them.

What’s unknown about these TVs is their panel type. Since LG Display doesn’t supply QLED panels, these forthcoming Mi TVs should either feature OLED or LED-backlit LCD. Also, this goes in line with a report from July, which stated 19 companies will launch a number of OLED TVs with LG Display panel in the second half of the year.

Currently, Xiaomi sells two OLED TVs (standard 65-inch 4K and transparent 55-inch 1080p) under its Mi TV Master Series (aka Mi TV LUX). Both of them are limited to China priced at 12,999 yuan ($1,893) and 49,999 yuan ($7,283) respectively.

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Galaxy Z Fold Lite’s official support page goes live; Launch could be near

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Samsung is reportedly working on three new foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is expected to arrive with S-Pen and carry an expensive price tag. The Galaxy Z Fold S is said to be equipped with an in and out folding design. And there is the Galaxy Z Fold Lite which is expected to priced lower than the currently available Galaxy Fold devices. The arrival of the Galaxy Z Fold Lite could be nearing as Samsung India’s website now has a support page for it.

Past reports have revealed that the upcoming budget-friendly foldable phone from Samsung has an SM-F415 model number. As can be seen in the screenshot, the support page for its variant with model number SM-F415F/DS is now live on Samsung India’s website. Hence, it appears that India could be one of the first markets to receive the rumored Galaxy Z Fold Lite foldable smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Lite support page

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In the recent past, the device was spotted at the database of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The original Galaxy Fold came with CPI-clad display which is weaker than the Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) layer available on the Galaxy Z Fold 2. It is speculated that the Galaxy Z Fold Lite will have a CPI-clad screen.

The Galaxy Z Fold Lite that is rumored to be codenamed as Winner 2 could be coming with an aluminum and glass chassis. The Snapdragon 865 chipset could be powering the device, but it is unlikely to carry support for 5G support. It may come with a price tag of $1,099. The other specs of the Galaxy Z Fold Lite are present under wraps.

(via)

 

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro’s new variant with inferior cameras spotted at TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A new Huawei phone that bears resemblance to the Huawei Mate 30 Pro in terms of specs and design has appeared in the database of China’s TENAA regulatory body. The new phone’s model number is LIO-AN00m, whereas the Mate 30 Pro has an LIO-AN00m model number. The only remarkable difference between the two phones is that the newly found LIO-AN00m handset inferior cameras on the front and rear.

At present, there is no word on the official name of the LIO-AN00m smartphone. It has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and its rear has a 32-megapixel main camera in its rear-mounted quad camera setup. In comparison, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro featured a 32-megapixel selfie snapper, and a 40-megapixel + 8-mgeapixel (telephoto) + 40-megapixel (ultrawide) + 3D ToF quad camera setup.

Huawei-LIO-AN00m-TENAA

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The rest of the specs of the Huawei LIO-AN00m are identical to the Mate 30 Pro. It has a 6.5-inch OLED display that supports 1176 x 2400 pixels and its preinstalled with Android 10 OS.

The phone is powered by a 2.86GHz octa-core processor which seems to be the Kirin 990 chipset. It has 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB RAM variants. Its storage choices are 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. There is a storage slot onboard for additional storage.

It has a rated battery of 4,400mAh and its 3C listing suggests that it may ship with a 40W charger. ToF camera is available on the front for facial recognition. The phone also features an under-display fingerprint sensor.

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Sony Xperia 5 II new renders showcase its two color variants

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Sony is expected to announce the Xperia 5 II flagship phone on Sept. 17. Well ahead of the launch, the rumor mill is actively spilling information on the specs and features of the Xperia 5 II. Earlier this week, Android Headlines shared the specifications of the Xperia 5 II along with its renders. Today, reliable tipster Evan Blass shared new renders of the black and gray editions of the smartphone.

The new renders once again show that Sony has not done much to improve on the design that is offered with the predecessor Sony Xperia 5 that debuted in September last year. The Xperia 5 II has thick bezels at the top and bottom, but it is a compact phone with a 21:9 aspect ratio.

Sony Xperia 5 II black and gray

On the rear, there is a ZEISS T* branding between the second and third camera sensors. The right spine of the device has a volume rocker, a side-facing fingerprint reader, and another hardware key, which could be the camera shutter. The Xperia 5 did not have a 3.5mm audio jack, but the successor model will feature it. Apart from black and gray, the Xperia 5 II will come in blue color too.

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Sony Xperia 5 II specifications

The Sony Xperia 5 II has a 6.1-inch OLED HDR+ Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate support. It is powered by Snapdragon 865, 8 GB of RAM, and 4,000mAh battery that supports USB-C PD fast charging. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot.

The triple camera system on the rear of the Xperia 5 II has a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel (telephoto) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera setup. It will offer features like OIS, EIS, hybrid EIS/OIS, 120fps 4K HDR video shooting, and 4K HDR slow-motion video recording. There is no word on the front camera of the phone.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) Dutch retailer listing puts the price at €235

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Samsung recently announced its flagship Galaxy Tab S7 series but in recent times, there are rumours of the tech giant launching a new slate dubbed Galaxy Tan A7 (2020). The tablet has now been listed by a Dutch retailer known as CentralPoint.Thetablet had earlier bee certified by FCC and Bluetooth SIG.Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

The product page not only revealed the product page but also the specs and prices of the tablet. The listing shows that the base model will be priced at €235 which is way cheaper than the price of the Galaxy Tab S7. This model comes with an entry-level 32GB of built-in storage and only supports Wi-Fi connectivity. The higher 64 GB storage version with only WiFi connectivity costs an extra €35. Further, the topmost version with LTE connectivity will cost around an extra €60. This means that the fully-loaded version costs €323.

As for the specifications, the Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) features a 10.4-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2,000 x 1,200 pixels. The tablet is powered by a Snapdragon 662 chipset, an 11nm chip which is a bit faster and more efficient compared to the Exynos 7904 found inside the Tab A 10.1 (2019).

The slate comes with Android 10 and One UI out of the box and packs a monster 7,040 mAh battery inside. Also, there’s a single camera on the back of the slate although the Google Play Console claims a dual 13 + 5 MP camera. Buyers will have the option of choosing from three colour options: grey, gold and silver.

According to the store listing, the Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) is expected to become available on September 11 in the Netherlands and Belgium. Samsung may officially announce the tablet before that date.

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MIJIA Projector Youth Edition 2 launching September 2 with XiaoAI voice support

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has officially teased the launch of a new projector next month. The projector is the MIJIA Projector Youth Edition 2 which may also be called MIJIA Projector Lite 2. The projector is a successor to the MIJIA Projector Lite (Youth Edition) which was first announced around January 2019. This new version will be launched under crowdfunding on Xiaomi Mall on September 2 at 10 AM UTC+1. MIJIA Projector Youth Edition 2

The MIJIA Projector Youth Edition 2 will have as its biggest selling-point the presence of XiaoAI voice support. This feature was lacking on the first-generation model. The teaser poster also avail us the opportunity to see how the device will look like. The design is also similar to the model launched last year. But this time around, the front panel is changed from fabric to the same white plastic material as the body.

Although the specs of this model is yet to be revealed, we expect it to be similar to those of the MIJIA Projector Lite from last year. As a reminder, the MIJIA Projector Youth Edition uses a LED light source with a brightness of 500 ANSI lumens. It has a resolution of 1080p and support for HDR10. It is also soft on the eyes and great for kids. There is also built-in speakers onboard.

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Realme announces new features for “Remote Guard” parental control settings in realme UI

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Earlier handsets from realme ran ColorOS but then, with the release of Android 10, the brand introduced its own skin based on ColorOS called realme UI. The company has been improving it by adding new features based on user suggestions since its initial release. Continuing it, the brand announces new features for “Remote Guard”.

Realme UI Remote Guard Parental Control Settings

In case you do not know, most Chinese Android skins on smartphones offer parental control options. With the help of these settings, parents and guardians can monitor their children/wards. 

OPPO introduced its implementation called “Remote Guard” with the release of ColorOS 6. This feature was inherited by realme UI since its base is ColorOS after all. But instead of OPPO, realme becomes the first to announce new features for this service on its Chinese community forum (via PiunikaWeb).

According to the post by the brand, the app for Remote Guard has been now redesigned. Users can now add multiple guardians to their wards and cam even provide vital family information. Also, contact numbers of guardians can be now set as SOS contact so that wards can make calls easily in the event of an emergency.

EDITOR’S PICK: Development of new ColorOS version takes about four to six months

 

Since Remote Guard now supports multiple guardians, the app has a new screen, which shows the person in charge of the ward at the given moment. Further, the guardians can also monitor their ward’s smartphone usage. They even have access to a dashboard with handset usage statistics just like Googe Digital Wellbeing.

Parents and guardians can also limit their ward’s smartphone usage by blocking access to apps and games. Also, the service automatically blocks fraudulent calls and SMS spam Last but not least, guardians can even know the whereabouts of their ward with real-time location tracking.

Anyway, as we mentioned in the beginning, most Chinese OEMs include parental control settings in their Android skin like realme. But they don’t provide them in the global version of their mobile software. Hence, there’s less chance for the above-mentioned features to be made available in markets other than China.

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Giztop offering Xiaomi Mi Band 5 NFC variant with global shipping for $29.99

By
Simranpal Singh
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The Pandemic era has already limited our lifestyles, but still, health enthusiasts keep perform some physical activity to shape their bodies. Moreover, day-to-day life is coming back to normal across several countries. To further improve the new beginning, the users can grab the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 NFC fitness band to keep track of every step, and every calorie you burned. There are several other benefits such as heart rate monitor, notifications control, sleep monitoring, and much more.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 NFC variant is officially limited to some markets across the globe. But, the interested users can order it via Giztop for a discounted price of $29.99.

The fitness band packs a 1.1-inch large AMOLED touch display with a resolution of 126 x 294 pixels. It even supports custom skins aka watch faces and users can develop their own watch faces for the fitness band.

It houses an upgraded high-precision six-axis sensor and PPG heart rate sensor for accurate 24 x 7 monitoring. The smartwatch can easily track sleep while you’re asleep to measure the quality of sleep. The smart band support over 11 sports mode including cycling, walking, swimming, skipping, rowing, and others.

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 NFC variants have the ability to control eh smart appliances such as Mijia air conditioners, rice cookers, and others. In China, you even get support for Xiaomi Voice Assistant. The NFC variants even enable contactless payments via Xiaomi Pay, Google ay, and other supported apps.

It is a 5ATM water resistance band that can withstand easily for some time under the depth of 50 meters water. It is an optimal choice even if you want to swim after wearing it. Xiaomi Mi Band 5 houses 125MAh battery which can last up to 14 days upon a single full charge. However, it takes a1.5 hours to fully charge from 0%.

Such a useful fitness band is available for the price of $29.99 from Giztop. You can grab it by sitting anywhere in the world.

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Grab Mi 10 Ultra black color variant with $50 discount from Giztop

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Simranpal Singh
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Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra was launched earlier this month featuring some high-profile specifications at the price of $898. The device is currently limited to some countries, but the interested users can get it anywhere around the globe via Giztop. Moreover, the e-commerce website is offering a $50 discount on the Mi 10 Ultra black color variant via coupon code M10UBK50.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra offers exceptional specifications including Snapdragon 865 SoC, 6.67-inch OLED display, and a quad-rear camera. It is the the company’s flagship device which is available in three different storage variants – 8GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB Storage and 16GB RAM + 512 GB storage. Apart from Obsidian Black, the smartphone is available in Mercury Silver and Transparent Edition.

Display

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra packs a 6.67-inch OLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The display is capable of providing a 120Hz refresh rate for the smooth gaming experience and supports up to 800 nits brightness.

Performance

The smartphone is powered with a Snapdragon 865 chipset built on 2nm+ process. It is coupled with an octa-core processor and Adreno 650 GPU. It is available in different storage variants with RAM varying from 8GB to 16GB.

Camera

A quad-rear sensor is present consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, another 48-megapixel periscope telephoto lens, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 20-megapixel ultrawide camera. There’s a 20-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling. The rear camera is capable of recording 8K videos.

Other Features

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra houses a 4500 mAh battery with 120W fast charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. In the connectivity, it features support for WiFI, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC< Infrared port, and USB 2.0 Type-C port. There’s an under-display fingerprint sensor for quick authentication.

On Giztop, the smartphone is available in all three colors and storage models. However, you can grab a 50% discount using a coupon code M10UBK50 on the checkout page. You can head over to the Giztop to grab a limited-time discount.

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Huawei Watch Fit with an AMOLED display, AOD, heart rate monitor launched for $110

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Jed John Ikoba
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Huawei is in good stead in the wearable market, recording a YoY growth of over 57% in the first half of 2020.  The Chinese tech giant is looking to expand its market share with the launchof a new smartwatch dubbed Huawei Watch Fit. Huawei Watch Fit

The Watch Fit has been in the news for quite a while but the company has finally taken the wraps off the product with the launch in the UAE.

The Huawei Watch Fit features a 1.64-inch AMOLED display with 2.5D curved glass on top. The watch has an HD reolution of 280 x 456 pixels, 326PPI and 70% screen to body ratio. The display supports full-screen input. The watch has a dimension of 46 x 30 x 10.7mm.

At the left side, there is a single button which acts as power button and to wake up the device. The watch equally comes with support for six new Always-on Display watch faces that will show information even when your watch is inactive.

Huawei Watch Fit brings along 12 kinds of animated quick-workout such as exercise at work, full-body stretch, ab ripper and includes 44 standard movement demonstrations. Further, it has on board a cool 96 workout modes, including 11 sports modes such as running, swimming, and cycling. The custom workout mode allows you to vary your workout from yoga to other intense training.

The smartwatch also features a built-in GPS sensor, 5ATM water protection, AI heart rate algorithm, and new sensors that help you train better by providing real-time metrics, scientific training effect evaluation, and guidance. The smartwatch also comes with 6-axis IMU sensor (Accelerometer sensor, Gyroscope sensor), Optical heart rate sensor, capacitive sensor and ambient light sensor.

You also get access to Huawei’s health app to keep track of your fitness data. Other features onboard includes 24-hour heart rate monitoring, SpO2 blood oxygen saturation detection, menstruation cycle trackers, Huawei TruSleep 2.0 for better sleep tracking, and TruRelax to keep track of your stress meter. Others are reminders for SMS messages, incoming calls, calendar events, and other social media Apps. Also, it comes with all necessary apps and widgets to take better control over music playback, snap a photo, find your phone, as well as other features such as Weather, Alarm, Timer, Stopwatch, and a flashlight.

As for the battery life, the Huawei Watch Fit boasts of up to 10 days of battery life which comes down to 7 days in heavy usage and 12 hours in GPS mode.

The Huawei Watch Fit will go on sale in the UAE from September 3 and is priced at 399AED ($110). There is no official word yet as to when it will be available in other countries and regions.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE branding confirmed along with the existence of 5G variant

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Samsung is reported to start shipping Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) aka Galaxy S20 Lite in October. But ahead of it, the handset had already leaked in 3D CAD renders and official press renders. Even some of its specs as well as price are out now. Adding to that, the firm itself now confirms the branding and variants of this handset on its official website.

Samsung Bulgaria Galaxy S20 FE 5G Branding

Earlier this year, Samsung introduced Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite as the toned-down versions of its 2019 flagship smartphones. Hence, their successors were thought to have a similar marketing name. But the reports, as well as leaks, have been saying otherwise and now, that turns out to be true.

According to YouTube Premium promo page (via SamMobile) on Samsung Bulgaria website, the toned-down Galaxy S20 series smartphone will be officially marketed as “Galaxy S20 FE”. Also, the page confirms this phone to arrive in two variants – 4G and 5G just like other Galaxy flagship smartphones released this year.

For those unaware, Galaxy S10 Lite only comes in a single 4G variant powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 in all the regions. Hence, its successor has been one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2020. But now, it seems like there could be an Exynos 990 version of this device going by the existence of “Galaxy S20 FE” and “Galaxy S20 FE 5G”.

Anyway, according to previous leaks and reports, the Galaxy S20 FE will feature Snapdragon 865, 3.3mm punch-hole, 120Hz refresh rate, IP68 certification,  12MP (primary) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 8MP (3x telephoto) triple camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, six colors and ~$750 price tag.

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Redmi Note 8 unit falls from an 8th floor apartment and still worked fine

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 8 series released last year was one of the company’s top-selling model with over 30 million units sold as at May 2020. One reason why fans found the Note 8 as a worthy upgrade over the Redmi Note 7 is the upgrade both in the hardware and software with a powerful camera out. The Redmi Note 8 also has a good build quality and that has been confirmed by a recent incident.Redmi Note 8

A Mi fan recently shared the story of his Redmi Note 8 unit which fell into a pool of water after the phone was mistakenly dropped from the 8th floor of an apartment building. Surprisingly, even though the screen was shattered and water got into the camera chamber, the touch operation still worked fine. The fuselage was also bent, turning the phone to a “curved screen” model.Redmi Note 8

Xiaomi’s Founder and Chairman, Lei Jun also shared the post, extolling the quality of Redmi Note 8.Redmi Note 8

The Redmi Note 8 was released in August 2019 and one of the biggest highlights of the smartphone is the quad-camera setup stacked vertically at the top left corner. The phone packs a 6.3-inch waterdrop screen and is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor paired with up to 6GB of RAM. There is also a 4000mAh battery on board as well as 18W fast charging support.

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