OnePlus Nord is the brand’s first-ever mid-range handset after the OnePlus X from 2015. It is also the most hyped device of 2020. Further, it is also probably the only smartphone released this year to get 5 system updates with various bug fixes within a month of its release. Despite that, certain users are reporting Bluetooth connectivity issue on their units.
Due to its immense popularity, OnePlus Nord is criticized for its plastic frame, which made it fail the JerryRigEverything durability test. Many users are also reporting display tint issue on their units. Now, adding to that list, another set of users are experiencing problems with Bluetooth.
According to users on OnePlus Community, Reddit, and Twitter, the Bluetooth on OnePlus Nord drops connection within a few minutes of pairing. Thus, users can neither listen to music nor have proper calls on their wireless earphones.
One of the users even pointed out (via PiunikaWeb) that he is facing the issue only when his phone is connected to 2.4GHz WiFi. Whereas, on 5GHz WFi, Bluetooth works as usual.
It is worth noting that OnePlus Nord is not the only smartphone from the company to be plagued by Bluetooth issue. A few users of OnePlus 5/5T and OnePlus 6 also faced similar issues a couple of years back.
The brand is yet to acknowledge the issue. Only then, we will know if it can be fixed via software update or affected users will get a free repair service/replacement unit.
Umidigi is coming up with a new smartphone – Umidigi A7S which will debut in the entry-level segment. The upcoming smartphone has appeared in a new leak confirming some features like the presence of a new infrared thermometer, 3D-unibody design, and an anti-fingerprint texture back. Moreover, you can even enjoy the dedicated physical button on the side of the smartphone.
Umidigi A7 series is soon going to get a new member as the company officially teased the Umidigi A7S via Twitter. Now, some render images have also popped up which even confirms some specifications of the upcoming entry0level smartphone.
The official poster of Umidigi A7S confirms the presence of an infrared thermometer which can calculate the temperature even without touching the body. However, the new sensor measures the human body temperature, but the measurement of other objects is still unknown. It is a rare feature in entry-level smartphones.
However, the leaked render image confirms the presence of a quad-rear camera sensor consisting of 3x photography cameras and a single infrared sensor. The device appears to be carrying a 3D unibody design with an anti-fingerprint texture as of Redmi 9A. We were able to spot a customizable independent button on the left side of the device. It could be used to assign any popular function.
However, the waterdrop display is easily visible offering a better overall view. Umidigi A7S is expected to launch in September with some useful specifications. we expect some more information to unveil before its official launch.
Umidigi is giving away 10 units of Bison smartphone, and the users can join the giveaway by heading to the company’s official website.
Xiaomi has pushed a new OTA upgrade to the Mi Watch. This happens to be the fifth upgrade the company was pushing to the smartwatch since it was first released in November last year. Each new update brings several interesting and practical features, and continuously improve and fix the problems that users send as feedback during use, so as to provide users with a better experience.
The highlight of this latest OTA upgrade is small habits, including the development of 16 habits such as drinking water frequently, not staying up late, eating breakfast, reading, and calling your aged parents through reminders.
Also, this new OTA update, Mi Watch supports one-click remote control to take pictures. With this function, you don’t need to ask for help to take a group photograph or even selfies. Just set the phone and use the watch as the shutter.
The update also brings voice and vibration reminders during supporting exercise. It alerts you of distance covered, elapsed time, and heart rate zone changes during exercise. This allows users to understand their exercise status and their physical condition in real-time. After the exercise, you can also customize and share the workout data.
Further, Xiaomi has also added over 100 new watch faces to the Mi Watch. Himalaya is a built-in application when Mi Watch was released, and it is also an application frequently used by users. This time with the OTA update to the latest version, sleep aid decompression content is added, and sleep aid mode duration can be customized. All content in the app can be synchronized with the mobile phone or downloaded to the watch. In addition, this update will also receive a 7-day free membership for a limited time, and 19000+ good books and lessons are free to listen to.
In addition, Tencent Translator has been included on the Mi Watch for the first time . It is a real-time voice dialogue translation software produced by Tencent. It has accurate translation and simple operation. Support live simultaneous interpretation, real-time subtitles, and have 3 languages for mutual translation: Chinese-English, Chinese-Japanese, and Chinese-Korean.
The system is also optimised to support English language, add more usage scenarios, optimizes the boot process, reduces boot time, fixes the problem of automatic deletion of WeChat, and solves the problem of abnormal power consumption caused by third-party applications.
Amazon has made its entry into the wearable market with its Amazon Halo, however, it is taking a different approach. First, its new wearable doesn’t have a screen which is not unusual. It also has a paid subscription that allows you access to some key features.
The Amazon Halo is described as a health and wellness band with a price tag of $99.99. Unlike other bands that focus on what sports they can track, Halo’s focus is on your lifestyle and how it affects your body and overall health.
The sensor which attaches to the underside of the band has two microphones whose function we will discuss below and a pill-shaped button on the side.
Since there is no screen, the Halo app is your best pal. The app offers two main features called Body and Tone. Body requires you to take a 3D scan of your body as seen in the video and then proceeds to calculate your body fat using machine learning which is a better parameter at calculating how healthy you are rather than focusing on weight and BMI.
Amazon says the images used to calculate your body fat are deleted from its servers once it is done creating the scan. It also claims that its body composition is 2x as accurate as smart scales and that it offers more value when compared to a clinical body fat analysis that has an average cost of $80.
The body scan created has a slider that you can use to see what your body would look like with more or less body fat. This should help motivate you to be healthier. The Verge reports that Amazon has put in some safeguards such as a notification for low levels of body fat and how it can affect your health. The feature is also not available to users less than 18 and will also not work for those that weigh over 500 pounds or have 50% body fat, pregnant women, and those who use wheelchairs. The app will also recommend you to scan your body every two weeks.
The second feature is Tone which uses the microphones on the sensor to analyze your voice. No, it is not for Alexa as the assistant is not even built-in. The voice analysis is to determine your emotional state throughout the day by noting the pitch, intensity, and tempo.
Amazon says the voice recordings are analyzed locally on your device and it presents the results in the following categories with time stamps – Hopeful, Elated, Hesitant, Bored, Apologetic, Happy, Worried, Confused, and Affectionate. The Verge says Tone is currently only modeled on American English but it should improve and add more languages and accents as time goes on. Tone will also provide suggestions on how you can improve your relationships with people.
Halo has sleep tracking and will provide suggestions on things to do such as reducing liquid intake so your sleep is less interrupted. There is also a step counter but it focuses on the intensity and duration of your movement such as if you took the stairs or climbed a hill.
The subscription service which costs $3.99 per month (free for the first 6 months) will also allow you to access other features called Labs that are developed by Amazon partners. Labs are challenges designed to help you carry out small changes that improve your health. Some of the partners Amazon mentioned include Mayo Clinic, SWEAT, and Headspace.
Amazon Halo has a waterproof rating of 5 ATM, connects via Bluetooth 5.0, works with Android and iOS devices and is available in three sizes – small, medium, and large – and three colors – Black+Onyx, Blush+Rose Gold, and Winter+Silver. The band that comes with it is made of woven fabric but you will be able to purchase other straps in various designs and colors that are made from woven fabric and high-performance silicone.
Amazon doesn’t state the battery life but says it will last up to 7 days with Tone disabled and up to 2 days with Tone enabled. A charging clip that charges the device from empty to full in less than 90 minutes is included in the box.
Selpic is here with a 20% discount offer on its handheld printers – Slepic S1 and Selpic S1 Plus. It is a limited time discount offer and will last only for a few days. These fully portable and compact printers facilitate effortless printing on almost any surface. Both the printers have some differences based on the functionality, print head, and ink tank.
Selpic S1 portable printer enables the users to easily print any graphic using its dedicated Android or iOS app. After connecting with the Selpic printer, upload the text, image, or barcode to easily print it on surfaces such as paper, textiles, stationery, leather, and even fruit peels.
Selpic S1 can print at the speeds of 30-300 mm/s and holds a 40 ml ink capacity in a single fill which can print up to 900 A4 papers with 5% ink coverage. Its 1200 mAh battery can work straightly for 6 hours and can remain on standby for 72 hours. There’s a 1/2″ print head which can print at the resolution of 600 DPI.
While the S1+ houses a 1.0″ print head which further improves the printing speed and depth. It weighs 260 grams and houses a 1200 mAh battery.
Like the Selpic S1, the upgraded version can also print at any angle and features built-in WiFi.
Both the printers come with a 1-year warranty and support for Android, iOS, and Windows Operating Systems. The last but not the least, the users can customize the firmware as the source code is freely available.
The discount offer is only applicable to Selpic printers, not the ink cartridges. You can get Selpic S1 for the price of $199.99 while the Selpic S1+ is available for $239.99. The interested buyers can head over tot he Selpic official website to grab the portable printers at a 20% discount price.
Luxury mobile phone brand 8848 today released its latest product – a limited Supercar edition of the 8848 Titanium M6 5G. The product is one expensive smartphone just like the brand’s other products. It carries a hefty price tag of 19,999 yuan (~$2903) and the company says it produced just 600 units.
The premium smartphone retains the design style of its predecessor. It comes with a titanium alloy frame with an outer covering having carbon fibre texture. At the rear, there is a diamond-cut watch dial which is 1.19 inches. According to the official announcement, the elegance of this phone coexists with a sense of future technology, highlighting luxury technology and delivering a sense of superior value.
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The hardware configuration is the same with that of the Titanium M6 5G including a 6.01-inch screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, 12GB LPDDR5 memory and 512GB UFS 3.0 storage. For photography, the phone packs a triple camera setup at the rear spearheaded by a 64MP main camera. It also features a 4380mAh battery, dual SIM/dual standby support, and standard wireless security lock.
Fairphone 3+ launches as a successor to Fairphone 3 from last year. The new handset and its modules contain 40% recycled plastic, more than any other device from the brand. Also, it comes with an upgraded 48MP primary camera and 16MP selfie camera. Further, it arrives with Android 10 and is currently up for pre-order on its official website for €469. It will start shipping to buyers from September 14.
Apart from the above-mentioned changes, the new Fairphone 3+ (Plus) is identical to its predecessor Fairphone 3. In fact, if you own the last year’s model, you can upgrade it with the new 48MP Samsung ISOCELL GM1 rear and 16MP front camera modules priced at €59.95 and €34.95 respectively.
Talking about other specs, the Fairphone 3+ sports a 5.65-inch FHD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) IPS LCD panel with 18:9 aspect ratio, 427ppi, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage with support for microSD card up to 400GB.
It features dual nano-SIM card slot, 4G, dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, Glonass, Galileo), NFC, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 3,040mAh battery.
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The device is only available in Black color and the box only contains the phone, a mini screwdriver as well as a quick start guide. Hence, even though the handset comes with 2 years of warranty, you will need to buy the charger and USB cable separately.
The CEO of Realme India, Madhav Sheth, took to Twitter today to announce that he will be taking on a new role. According to the tweet, his new role is as the CEO of Realme Europe, and it is in addition to his current role as the head of Realme India.
Madhav Sheth is practically the face of Realme Mobiles. The company executive who is also the Vice President of Realme will most likely shuttle between Europe and India with his new appointment.
I'm delighted to announce that I'll be the CEO of @realmeeurope in addition to @realmemobiles from today. It will give me an opportunity to establish our core values – focus on user feedback & introduce Tech Trendsetting products in Europe as I continue to steer growth in India. pic.twitter.com/wK268QPLq6
Realme was founded in 2018 and is one of the phone companies owned by BBK Electronics. The company which started as a smartphone company has now included smart TVs, wireless earbuds, power banks, and smartwatches to its portfolio of products.
Since its launch in 2018, Realme has announced more than 25 mobile phones. The manufacturer is scheduled to announce the Realme 7 series in India soon and the Realme X7 series in China.
Xiaomi Youpin has launched a new e-sports monitor stand with features such as e-sports lighting, gas spring adjustment, dual USB ports, aviation aluminium arms, and 360° rotation. The gaming monitor is priced at 399 yuan (~$58) and is available on the Youpin website for the Chinese market.
The gaming monitor stand utilises automotive-grade gas springs to control the movement of the piston rod by adjusting the pressure to achieve the effect of smooth adjustment and free hovering. The product is manufactured by Loctek and was subjected to up to 40,000 fatigue tests in the laboratory. Thus if it is adjusted up to 10 times a day, the company claims it can still last as long as 11 years.
In terms of appearance, the device utilises a matte black full-arm face, embellished with a touch of red. The stand also comes with breathing lights on the bracket base. The base also has dual USB 3.0 ports.
In terms of flexibility, it supports 85° elevation angle, 15° downward elevation angle, 90° left rotation and right rotation and also supports +180°~-180° horizontal and vertical screen rotation. It can be pulled up by 535mm before and after, and the height is adjustable between 110-390mm.
The Gaming Monitor Stand has a 9kg load-bearing capacity and can be matched with a 10-34-inch screen. Thus, it can be adapted to the 34-inch Mi curved display. It is also easy to install. The integrated bracket supports two installation methods, which can be installed by clamping to the desk or screwing it to the table.
If you have been waiting for the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 2, then you will be happy to know that Samsung has set a date for the unveiling of its latest foldable.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 will be launched on September 1 at an event Samsung has dubbed Unpacked Part 2. The announcement was made on Twitter by the official Samsung Mobile Twitter account.
The tweet shows the foldable phone in Mystic Bronze and partly opened. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a speaker grille at the top and the right side is home to the volume rocker and the side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The European price of the device has also been leaked by Roland Quandt of Winfuture.de. According to him, reliable sources have informed him that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will be sold for €1999 (in Germany).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will set you back 1999,- Euro once it launches in September. That's 100 less than the first gen Fold: https://t.co/3uNT7A7v8q
This price tag is €100 less than the launch price of its predecessor. However, seeing as the new model has just 256GB of storage while its predecessor has 512GB of storage may be one of the reasons for the lower price tag even though the features have been upgraded.
The new foldable will come with larger displays on both sides, a Snapdragon 865 Plus processor, a 120Hz refresh rate, triple rear cameras, Android 10, and a 4500mAh battery.
Announced in July, the Nubia RedMagic 5S is now up for pre-order globally from the official website. The pre-order starts from $579.0 for the base 8/128GB variant. If you prefer a monstrous 12GB RAM with 256GB primary storage, then reserve it for $649.0.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform, the device is a gaming beast. RedMagic 5S comes with some cool party tricks to lure the born-gamers including but not limited to Trinity Cooling feature, a crazy refresh rate of 144Hz and 320Hz Shoulder Triggers to enhance gameplay.
Design-wise, the 5S resembles the typical RedMagic device which gamers love and lure. A gaming phone is nothing but finicky if it has a paltry battery. But with its 4500mAH battery, you need not fear of plugging the device frequently while on your gaming spree. Even if you’re running out of juice, then the lightning-fast 55W charging support should come handy to quickly rejuvenate your gaming buddy.
Needless to say, the RedMagic 5S is a performer with its top-level hardware specs. The powerful Snapdragon 865 when coupled with UFS 3.1 and LPDDR5 RAM ought to handle any heavy games available on Android till now without breaking a sweat. The so-called Trinity Cooling mechanism should help you not to sweat due to the resulting heat from the CPU while gaming as the cooling mechanism should keep the device surface calm and cool.
The crazy 144Hz, 6.65 AMOLED display is the dream of many gamers. It’s astonishing to see Nubia offering these specs at such an affordable price, given some of the modern devices worth $1,000 don’t even support 120Hz.
The RedMagic 5S runs Android 10 based RedMagic 3.0 UI. Some gaming related software feature is onboard known as Game Space. It’s nothing but a dedicated space where you can manage all your games.
If interested, you may reserve one for you from here. The shipping is expected to start on 2nd September. Note that, if you subscribe to the newsletter, you may save $10 on your pre-order. So, do check out that possibility as well.
OnePlus may soon announce a new product category. The company which started off as a smartphone manufacturer and has expanded its portfolio to include smart TVs is now preparing to announce a smartwatch that may launch as the OnePlus Watch.
The OnePlus Watch has been certified by the Singapore IMDA. The page also reveals the watch has the model number W301GB.
There is no info yet on the design of the watch, what features it will have, and when it will launch. Nevertheless, we believe OnePlus may time its launch to coincide with the launch of the OnePlus 8T.
OnePlus is not the only manufacturer that is planning to announce a smartwatch. Vivo, its sister company is also working on launching its smartwatch. OPPO, its other sister company also entered into the wearable space this year with the OPPO Watch and the OPPO Band.
It remains to be seen if the OnePlus Watch will be a proper smartwatch like the OPPO Watch or will lean towards the fitness tracker side.
Yesterday, Xiaomi released its unaudited financial report for H1 2020. According to it, the Chinese company generated RMB103.24 billion in revenue with 7.9% YoY growth. Further, Its gross profit was approximately RMB15.26 billion, whereas profit for the period was approximately RMB6.65 billion. As per the company. both of them increased 22.3% YoY and 29.3% YoY beating market consensus. What’s interesting is the firm managed to achieve this feat despite COVID-19 global pandemic.
Apart from making a profit in the period, Xiaomi once again made the Fortune Global 500 list in the same duration. Last year, the firm ranked 468 and was the youngest company on the list. This year, its ranking improved by 46 places; thus came 422nd.
The company revealed in an official press release that it generated RMB61.952 billion and RMB31.628 billion from smartphone sales in the first and second quarters of 2020 respectively. As a whole, it shipped a total of 28.3 million smartphones in H1 2020.
According to Canalys, Xiaomi even ranked as the world’s 4th largest smartphone brand with a market share of 10.1% in Q2 2020. Due to the increase in sales (99.2% YoY) of devices priced €300 and above, the company’s average selling price (ASP) increased to an all-time high of 1116.3 yuan ($162) by 11.8% YoY and 7.5% QoQ respectively.
The firm’s revenues from international markets were RMB48.861 billion and RMB24.029 billion for the first half and the second quarter of 2020 respectively. In Q2, it ranked among the top 5 in 50 markets and top 3 in 25 of these countries/regions.
Giztop has listed the Xiaomi Mijia handheld vacuum cleaner for $59.9 with worldwide shipment availability. The Mijia Handheld Vacuum features a cylindrical design with a minimalistic aesthetic. Weighing no more than 550g, the vacuum cleaner is lightweight and easy to carry.
The USP of Xiaomi Mijia Handheld Vacuum Cleaner can be its brushless motor, which runs at 88,000 rpm. With strong suction power of 13,000 Pa, the contraption should leave no dust sucked out from your target region.
As per the company, the 1.5 m high water column does not fall down, and the subversive suction performance instantly sets off waves and waves, making the large particles of dust in life nowhere to hide. Being wireless, the vacuum operates on a battery rated to give low gear endurance for 30 minutes and high gear endurance for at most 9 minutes.
Built of lightweight material, the Xiaomi Mijia Handheld vacuum cleaner is Flexible and compact, easy to operate, and suitable for a variety of household cleaning scenarios. For the asking price, the cleaner offers multiple modes for effortless cleaning. It features multi-function mouth, button lock design which prevents accidental touching of the cup lid.
Interested in the product, you may get it right from Giztop by heading over to here. The website has highlighted worldwide shipment availability, so no matter where you’re, nothing stops you from getting hold of this compact cleanser.
During its 10th Anniversary event, Xiaomi announced a new product for sale, a brand new Ninebot Gokart Pro Lamborghini edition, developed by Segway-Ninebot in partnership product with Lamborghini. The product adopts an attractive yellow hue and Lamborghini signature logo on the body of the regular Gokart Pro that was launched earlier this year. The Gokart has gone on sale in China via Jingdong priced at 9999 yuan (~$1451). Despite the hefty price tag, the custom Gokart sold out in a flash.
The Gokart is the product of the partnership between Ninebot-Segway, a company in which Xiaomi owns a minority stake, and the world-renowned carmaker Lamborghini. The go-kart bears the iconic yellow colour of Lamborghini and comes with a design that creates a truly hyper-car feel. It also packs a sports steering wheel and carries a very nice spoiler at the back.
The Gokart Pro Lamborghini edition uses a high-strength steel frame with an effective load of up to 100kg, which provides better torque rigidity and can effectively cope with road impacts at high speeds. The kart is also equipped with TPE soft anti-collision front lip and aerodynamically-shaped TPE side skirts with better impact cushioning performance and driving safety. Ninebot says this prevents issues such as the bumper breaking with a slight impact.
The product, which is completely electric and built on a 432 Wh battery pack, brings a high-level drift experience with its special tires. According to Xiaomi, the NineBot GoKart Pro Lamborghini edition is also capable of emitting an artificial car engine sound. The kart can race around a 400-meter track with a fully charged battery 62 times at a speed of 40 km/h.
Sadly, Xiaomi isn’t planning to release this cool product outside China. It is open for reservation on Jingdong, though.
The POCO X3 is an upcoming smartphone from the latest Xiaomi sub-brand. The phone will be its first smartphone this year which is not a rebadge of a Redmi phone.
The POCO X3 will have four rear cameras arranged together in a quite unusual camera housing. The global spokesman for the brand, Angus Kai Ho Ng, has shared sample photos taken by the phone and also confirmed in the tweet that the POCO X3 has a 64MP sensor.
Testing out the camera set-up with the latest #POCOX3 It's really more than just a normal 64MP📷📸 Lots of cool awesome features to share very soon!
According to him, the two photos were taken by the phone, yes, including the one that shows someone holding the POCO X3 itself.
Other than showing off what the phone is capable of with respect to camera performance, the first image also confirms the POCO X3 has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. If you zoom in to the side of the phone, you can see the indentation on the side where the power button will usually be.
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A leak from yesterday revealed the device has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch response rate. Seeing as it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, it is most likely an LCD panel. The leak also revealed the display has a centered punch hole.
It has also been reported that the POCO X3 will have a 20MP selfie camera, a 5160mAh battery, support for 33W fast charging, and will be powered by a yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 732 processor. The device is also expected to be announced on September 8.
A recent pair of patent applications have appeared online. The patents are regarding the rumored Apple location tracking device. These trackers have been labeled as “Apple Tags” or “AirTag” by leakers.
The patent application was filed under “Multi-Interface Transponder Device – Altering Power Modes” and “Multi-Interface Transponder Device – Power Management,” with the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent details the basic functionality of this location tracking device, which will work alongside a host smartphone or tablet, as reported by AppleInsider.
In the patent, the company has placed an emphasis on the functionality of the multi-interface transponder (MIT) device, which includes connectivity, communication with nearby electronics, power affordances, and more. Furthermore, the patents also outline a special power management feature that enables “intelligently boosting beacon transmission depending on determined location and proximity to nearby devices.”
The MIT device is described as a portable and compact gadget with a simple processor, light and motion sensors, radio stack, and power core. Additionally, it can even be attached to various objects like wallets, keys, and IDs. In other words, it’s a small location tracking device that can track down your important belongings or even smartphones when paired with an iPad or iPhone, for instance.
When Xiaomi sent out invites for the launch of the Mi 10 Youth back in April, the invite was actually a Doraemon toy. Now, the manufacturer is set to announce a Doraemon Edition of the phone. Images of the upcoming Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition were posted on Twitter by Digital Chat Station, thus giving us an early look.
The special edition phone will come in a specially themed box that has the face of the robotic cat. The phone itself comes in the same Doraemon-blue and also has the cat’s face. There is a white Doraemon protective case included in the package. We expect the phone will also have a custom Doraemon theme with matching icons and wallpapers.
The special edition phone is to celebrate Doraemon’s 50th anniversary whose first full story was published in January 1970. However, we do not know yet when it will go on sale and how much it will cost.
The Mi 10 Youth has a 6.57-inch pentile AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch. It is powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor and comes with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. There are four cameras on the back of the phone which include a periscope lens with 5x optical zoom and up to 50x digital zoom; a 48MP main camera, an 8MP 120° ultrawide angle camera, and a macro camera. There is a 4160mAh battery inside the phone with support for 22.5W fast charging. You also have NFC, an audio jack, and an IR blaster.
Xiaomi is not the first manufacturer to announce a Doraemon-themed device. Meitu, which Xiaomi now has a partnership with, has released a few such as the Meitu T9 and the Meitu M8s.
Back in June, BLU launched BLU G90 and BLU G80 in the US. Now, after two months, the American smartphone brand introduces another new device in the series called BLU G90 Pro as the successor to the last year’s BLU G9 Pro. The handset comes in a single 4GB + 128GB storage configuration and is priced at $249.99. However, for a limited time, the company is offering this product for only $199.99 ($50 off). It is already available for purchase from Amazon.
The newly launched BLU G90 Pro flaunts a 6.5-inch FHD+( 2340 x 1080 pixels) LCD panel on the front with a dew-drop notch housing a 32MP selfie camera, 19:9 aspect ratio, and 396ppi. Under the hood, it features MediaTek Helio G90T budget gaming series chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage with support for microSD card up to 128GB.
The brand is advertising it as an affordable gaming smartphone with support for Fortnite Mobile. To keep the thermals down during gaming sessions, the phone also comes with a liquid cooling system. The company also offers a rugged case (Gaming Protective Case) in the box for free.
Further, the back of the handset is made of glass and sports a 48MP (wide – Sony IMX582) + 2MP (depth) + 8MP (ultra-wide – 120° FOV) + 2MP (macro) quad-camera setup as well as a capacitive fingerprint sensor. Interestingly, the device only comes in a single Purple Haze color variant.
Other features of BLU G90 Pro include dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Android 10, and a massive 5,100mAh battery with support for 18W fast wired charging as well as 10W Qi wireless charging.
Vivo, the known Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has recently patented a new smartphone, which could be its next generation flagship. The device in question is patented with an edge display and quad camera system, as reported by LetsGoDigital.
The company had filed the patent for this handset back in April 2020, but it just got approved earlier this week through the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Office). In the patent, 8 product sketches can be found, although, the name of the device is still unknown. But looking at its innovative design, it can be a part of an upcoming Vivo NEX series or even its high end X series. Although, that is just speculation at the moment.
The display of the patented Vivo smartphone has round corners and is curved at both edges as well. However, it is not as pronounced and physical buttons like the power button and volume rockers can also be found on one side of the device. Furthermore, the rear features a quad camera setup with an LED flash, while the front sports a single punch hole selfie shooter.
The layout of the rear camera system is different is vertical, with the primary sensor being largest and can be found on the very top. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this device like its internals and camera specifications are currently unknown. It could likely by Vivo’s attempt at covering all bases. But it may also be the next gen flagship. But it is still too early to tell, so stay tuned for more.
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