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Apple proposes programs worth $84 million in South Korea to settle antitrust probe

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Jeet
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Apple, one of the leading technology companies in the world, has been under the scanner by the antitrust agencies in the United States and the European Union. But those two aren’t the only regions where it is facing such troubles.

The company is being investigated in South Korea by the Korean Fair Trade Commission over allegations of it abusing its dominant position to force mobile carriers to pay for advertising and warranty repairs.

Apple Logo

Now, aiming to address those concerns, Apple has offered to provide support programs for small business and is willing to spend around 100 billion won, which is approximately $84.02 million. As a part of the proposal, Apple has also agreed to fix the “unfair” terms with the mobile carriers, reports CNBC.

The regulator will now collect public opinion for the proposed remedies and if it seems reasonable, the case will be closed without concluding whether Apple did anything illegal.

The Korea Fair Trade Commission says that Apple will discuss how to share advertising costs with telecom firms, which will help reduce burdens to carriers. Out of the 100 billion won, the company will spend 40 billion won to support Research & Development for Korea’s small manufacturers.

EDITOR’S PICK: Samsung Mini LED Smart TVs to reportedly launch next year

It will be spending around 25 billion won to establish an “academy” for developers. Further, the company will spend another 25 billion won on consumer discounts for warranty repair costs and other benefits.

Apple has also been facing similar antitrust pressures in other countries. Earlier this year, in March, France fined Apple 1.1 billion euros, about $1.23 billion for anti-competitive behavior toward its distribution and retail network.

There are now growing concerns about how Apple is managing its App Store, and broadly the whole developer ecosystem. The company is especially under scrutiny for forcing developers to use its in-app purchases system. Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against Apple after its Fortnite game was kicked-off the App Store this month, and several other big brands are also joining in.

UP NEXT: Apple may discontinue iPhone 11 Pro, Pro Max, and XR after iPhone 12 launch

 

Samsung Mini LED Smart TVs to reportedly launch next year

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Jeet
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LED technology has been around for years in Smart TVs and now companies are adopted an advanced version of the same — Mini LED display. While some Chinese brands have already launched Mini LED Smart TVs in the market, Samsung is expected to launch its own lineup of the same next year.

Samsung already has two lineups for premium Smart TVs — QLED and Micro LED. The upcoming Mini LED TVs from the South Korean giant will join the list of premium offerings.

Samsung The Wall

As per the report, Samsung Electronics is developing Mini LED TV that uses small LEDs with a size of 100 to 300 micrometers each as a backlight. When these are arranged closely and used as a light source, the screen can be brighter and offer more clear output.

The company is reportedly planning to produce two million units of Mini LED TVs next year. It uses a QD Filter and Mini LEDs, which places this new lineup a step above QLED TVs that Samsung already sells. However, the South Korean company has already showcased the top-of-the-line Micro LED TVs earlier this year at CES 2020.

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It seems that Samsung had planned to complete the production process of necessary components in the first half of this year and then commercially launch the TVs in the second half of the year. But it was recently reported that the company has not yet started production of components and thus, the launch has been delayed to next year.

Samsung Display, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, is also working on Quantum Dot Display (QD) for premium TV models. It is expected to begin the mass-production of the same from next year. However, what remains to be seen is how Samsung prices these upcoming Mini LED and Micro LED Smart TVs.

UP NEXT: OnePlus Nord with Snapdragon 460 could be the cheapest OnePlus phone

 

Realme X7 series’ official posters reveal irresistible design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Realme will be launching the Realme X7 series of smartphones on Sept. 1 in China. Since the past few days, Realme has been teasing on the different features of the Realme X7 series. Today, the different executives of the company shared official renders of the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro. While both phones have nearly identical designs, they sport an irresistible gradient colored rear.

The renders of the Realme X7 / X7 Pro smartphone show that the phone is equipped with quad cameras housed inside a rectangle-shaped camera module. There is a huge ‘Dare to Leap’ text placed on the right side of the device’s rear side. The gradient colored back seemingly shows different colors when viewed from different angles.

Editor’s Pick:  Realme shows off prototype phones that didn’t make it to the final stage

Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro specifications

The Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro features 6.43-inch and 6.55-inch OLED panels, respectively. Both phones have 32-megapixel front-facing cameras and 64-megapixel quad rear cameras. It is unclear which processor powers the Realme X7. However, the Realme X7 Pro could be equipped with Dimensity 1000+ and it could be rivaling the Redmi K30 Ultra 5G in the home market.

The Realme UI based Android 10 OS will come pre-installed on both phones. The Realme X7 houses a 4,300mAh battery whereas the Realme X7 Pro has a 4,500mAh battery. Both are likely to come with support for 65W fast charging. They are also equipped with in-display fingerprint readers. These phones are expected to come with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage.

The company is also expected to announce Realme X7 Pro Ultra along with the X7 and X7 Pro phones. The handset is expected to come with advanced specs including 125W charging support. However, there is no official word on its launch.

UP NEXT: Realme 7, Realme 7 Pro leak reveals configurations, color variants and early September launch in India

 

OnePlus Nord with Snapdragon 460 could be the cheapest OnePlus phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Since its inception in 2014, OnePlus has been primarily selling flagship phones. In 2015, it tried in the mid-range market by launching the OnePlus X phone which encountered lackluster sales. There was no follow-up model for the OnePlus X and the series was discontinued in 2016. After mainly focusing on the flagship market for several years, OnePlus entered the mid-range market once again this year by launching the OnePlus Nord in July. Rumors are rife that the company will be launching some more Nord series phones this year. Yesterday, a tipster revealed that an upcoming OnePlus phone with Snapdragon 662 could be coming in September. Another leak has revealed that OnePlus could be launching a Snapdragon 460 powered handset in the near future.

A reliable tipster with @the_tech_guy Twitter handle has shared screenshots of OnePlus proprietary source code which mentions the different processors that power its devices. It reveals that there is OnePlus phone powered by the Snapdragon 460 mobile platform. The SoC is mentioned with the SM450 model number. The source code also mentions other processors such as Snapdragon 865, Snapdragon 855, and Snapdragon 765G. Phones powered by these chipsets have already launched, but SD460 powered phone seems to be an upcoming OnePlus Nord phone.

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There could be two or three OnePlus Nord series planned for this year. These phones may offer users with triple and dual rear cameras. There could a Snapdragon 690 powered OnePlus phone codenamed as Billie. It is speculated that it could be coming in two variants.

OnePlus Aurora

Next, there is a Snapdragon 662 / Snapdragon 665 powered OnePlus phone that is predicted to launch at the end of September. It may cost between Rs 16,000 (~$213) and Rs 18,000 (~$240) in India. A mystery OnePlus phone codenamed as Clover was spotted at Geekbench with 4 GB of RAM. It could either be the rumored SD662 or SD460 powered phon.

An 18W OnePlus charger was recently approved by the TUV Rheinland certification platform. The listing suggests that upcoming low-priced OnePlus phones could be shipping an 18W charger.

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OPPO F17, F17 Pro specifications leaked well ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last week, OPPO India started teasing the arrival of the OPPO F17 series in India. The company is yet to confirm the launch date of the F17 series. Rumors are rife that the OPPO F17 and F17 Pro smartphones may go official in early September. Several days ahead of the launch, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has shared the key specifications of the OPPO F17 and F17 Pro smartphones.

OPPO F17 Pro specifications (Rumored)

The new leak reveals that the OPPO F17 Pro weighs 164 grams and has 160.14 x 73.7 x 7.48mm dimensions. The phone will come in color editions such as Matte Black, Magic Blue, and Metallic White.

It houses a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED display that supports Full HD+ resolution. The screen features a pill-shaped cutout for housing dual front-facing cameras. The front camera setup includes a 16-megapixel main camera and a depth sensor. The backside of the OPPO F17 Pro has a square-shaped camera module. It comprises of a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

The MediaTek Helio P95 chipset is present under the hood of the OPPO F17 Pro. The device houses a 4,000mAh battery that will offer users with 30W VOOC Flash Charge technology. The handset will offer users with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

OPPO F17 and OPPO F17 Pro poster
OPPO F17 and OPPO F17 Pro

Editor’s Pick: Realme shows off prototype phones that didn’t make it to the final stage

OPPO F17 specifications (Rumored)

The OPPO F17 weighs 163 grams and it measures 159.82 x 72.8 x 7.45mm. Its color variants include Dynamic Orange, Navy Blue, and Classic Silver.

A 6.44-inch S-AMOLED Full HD+ display with waterdrop notch is available on the OPPO F17. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel and its rear has a 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

The Snapdragon 662 mobile platform is at the helm of the OPPO F17. It also houses a 4,000mAh battery with 30W Flash Charge support. The phone will come with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

There is no word on the pricing of the OPPO F17 and F17 Pro. The series could be priced under Rs. 25,000 (~$333).

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Poll of The Week: What should be the minimum battery capacity in a 2020 phone?

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Habeeb Onawole
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If you are picking up a phone this year, chances that it has a battery capacity that is no less than 4000mAh. Several phones now ship with ~5000mAh batteries and there are a handful of devices with battery capacities that reach up to 6000mAh.

Panasonic Eluga X1 Pro wireless charging

For this week’s poll, we want to know what you think the minimum battery capacity should be for a 2020 phone. So please take the poll below and also share your thought about smartphone batteries in the comment box below.

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Global sale of Cubot C30 featuring a quad-rear camera starts, priced $149.99

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Simranpal Singh
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Last week, Cubot C30 was launched with some decent specifications in two different storage variants. The smartphone has now started retailing for the starting price of $149.99 for 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version is available for $179.99. You can get a discount coupon by heading to the AliExpress product page.

Must See: Cubot X30 with flagship features launched at an incredibly affordable price of $148.99

The flagship killer – Cubot C30 houses exceptional features starting from a massive 6.4-inch display with a broader viewing experience. It also houses a punch-hole which encases a 32-megapixel selfie camera for quality video calling and selfies. THere’s quad-rear camera featuring a Samsung S5KGM1 48-megapixel primary camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide angle lens, a 5-megapixel AF macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The cameras are capable enough to capture detailed photos.

It is powered with 2.0 GHz MediaTek Helio P60 SoC featuring a quad-rear camera built on the 12nm process. The smartphone is coupled with 8GB RAM and a 128/256GB internal storage module. It can be a better smartphone for multitasking in comparison with Redmi Note 9.

Cubot C30 supports contactless payments using NFC via Google Pay, while Redmi Note 9 misses on this feature too.

The device’s world premiere sale will be live until August 28th via AliExpress.  There’s no other device offering such a value-for-money. However, the actual price of the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant usually retails for $169.99 but using a coupon code you can get it for $149.99. The discount is applicable only for the first 1000 units on AliExpress.

Related: Cubot Note 20 Pro goes official with quad-rear camera, 6.5-inch display and Helio P60 for $119

OnePlus will launch a Snapdragon 662/665 phone next month

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Habeeb Onawole
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The OnePlus Nord is a 5G smartphone and the first mid-range device from the manufacturer in years. We already know there are more Nord phones in the pipeline, and now, details have surfaced with respect to one model which is expected to launch next month but that won’t be a 5G device.

The info comes from the leaker that goes by Chun (@Boby25846908) on Twitter. According to him, OPPO will launch a phone powered by the Snapdragon 662 chipset in early September and the phone will be priced under INR 20,000 (~$267). OnePlus will follow suit at the end of September with its own phone which may launch with the same Snapdragon 662 chipset or the Snapdragon 665 processor for a price tag between INR 16,000 (~$213) – INR 18,000 (~$240).

The above price range will be the cheapest for a OnePlus phone and should entice a lot of buyers. However, if a phone is going to have that price tag, expect some corners to have been cut.

With respect to this mid-range phone, we want to believe this might be one of the two phones codenamed “Billie” with dual rear cameras. OnePlus has also received certification for an 18W charger. This upcoming phone may come bundled with the new charger.

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Gionee Max key specs and design officially revealed ahead of August 25 launch

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Indian e-tail giant Flipkart recently teased the launch of a new Gionee smartphone product for the massive Indian market. The device will is shown to bear the moniker Gionee Max is being promoted to pack a large battery. More details of the Gionee Max has appeared online. Gionee Max

A promotional post by Gionee on Twitter has revealed that the phone will pack a 5000mAH battery just like we predicted. It will likely be a budget phone despite the big battery capacity. The phone is also shown to come with a 6.1-inch HD screen covered by 2.5D Curved glass to prevent the display panel from scratches. The phone will also have a waterdrop notch while at the back, there will be a dual-camera setup aligned vertically in the top-left corner.

Flipkart’s product page for the Max shows the device will have 2GB of RAM as well as 32GB of storage onboard. The earlier teaser by the e-commerce giant shows the will be priced under INR6,000 (around $80).

The rest of the specs like the chipset and cameras are currently unknown. So, we’ll have to wait until the company officially unveils the product on August 25 which is just two days away.

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Nokia’s upcoming 4G feature phones pose for the camera in latest leak

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Nokia recently teased the launch of new smartphones for the Indian market. The event which will take place on August 25 will also see the launch of a feature phone, as shown on the teaser poster. he Finnish company will also hold some launch event before the year runs out. Among the products that would be unveiled, there will be 4G feature phones. Details and renders of Nokia’s upcoming 4G feature phones have appeared online. Nokia 4G phones

One of the products is a new variant of the Nokia 215 that will likely be called Nokia 215 (2020) or Nokia 215 4G. This is touted to be the most affordable 4G phone in Nokia Mobile’s phone portfolio, but the phone will be without a camera. Next is the Nokia 225, and as can be seen on the renders. The 225 will come with 4G LTE and support for apps like YouTube and Facebook.

Nokia 215
Nokia 215 2020

According to the report, the Nokia 225 was cleared by FCC bearing the model numbers TA-1316/TA-1282. The date on the display indicates that these devices were planned to be out on 3rd August, but probably because of the pandemic, the launch date was pushed back.

Nokia 225 4G

The source wasn’t certain about the name of the third 4G feature phone Nokia is got under its belt. The device carries the codename Nokia Leo Basic. The Nokia Leo is also expected to feature support for Whatsapp, Facebook, as from being a  4G phone. Further, there is a dedicated button on the side of the phone which is likely a Google Assistant button. The feature phones are likely powered by KaiOS.

Nokia Leo

Details of the pricing and launch date are still sketchy but you’ll agree the feature phones which will likely be affordable are worth looking forward to.

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Apple may discontinue iPhone 11 Pro, Pro Max, and XR after iPhone 12 launch

By
Habeeb Onawole
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If all goes well, Apple will announce the iPhone 12 series in October. It has been reported that when the new iPhones arrive, Apple will discontinue some.

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iPhone 11 Pro Max may get discontinued after the launch of the iPhone 12 series

The source of the info is the Twitter account @iAppleTimes, and according to the leaker, Apple may discontinue the iPhone XR after the iPhone 12 launches. They cite the availability of the more powerful iPhone SE 2020 as a better alternative rather than reducing the price of the XR again.

For those who want a bigger display, the source says the iPhone 11 which is actually the successor to the XR should get a price cut and start at $549. The phone currently has a starting price of $699 and $150 off does sound like a good price slash.

It has also been reported that Apple will discontinue the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max seeing as they now have successors. Apple took a similar decision last year when it launched the iPhone 11 series as it discontinued the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

The new iPhone 12 series will come with more powerful processors and better cameras.

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Realme shows off prototype phones that didn’t make it to the final stage

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Habeeb Onawole
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It took a while before Realme adopted a new design for its mobile phones. However, even when it still used the old design, it did come up with some really unique colorways such as the Realme X Onion and Garlic Master Editions.

Today, Madhav Sheth, the CEO of the young company shared images showing prototype phones with really interesting designs that didn’t make it to the final stage.

As you can see in the two photos, Realme did experiment with various designs (read camera housing and placement), some of which are familiar and others that are pretty unique.

There is also a phone with the cookie camera housing design made popular by Motorola. We can also spot a few with a horizontal camera setup similar to what we have seen on LG phones.

The camera housing is not the only thing Realme has played with. The images also show some pretty interesting colorways. The recurring theme for some of these designs is the vertical color bands running from top to bottom. I particularly like the second phone from the left on the top row.

Realme is not the first to share images of prototype designs and it most likely will not be the last. The move is a way to share with fans what goes on behind the scenes when designing a phone.

Which of these designs do you like best? Do let us know in the comment box below.

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Amazfit app renamed to Zepp on the Play Store

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Habeeb Onawole
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Huami’s Amazfit line of smartwatches is quite popular and if you own an Amzafit smartwatch, you most likely use the Amazfit companion app. At least that is what it used to be called before it got a new name.

Yes, the Amazfit app has now been renamed on the Play Store. The app now goes by Zepp (formerly Amazfit) which seems like a pretty strange development. If you want to know what prompted the change in name, the app description provides an explanation.

Zepp formerly Amazfit app

It says the decision is to bring a more comprehensive and professional health management experience to a wider audience. It also says the official renaming will be on August 25 and will also include a new app icon. Huami assures users that Amazfit devices will continue to work as normal with the renamed and updated app.

Zepp is actually a company known for its smart sport accessories and sensors. If you do a search on the Play Store, you will find special Zepp apps made for its sensors for sports such as soccer, tennis, and golf. The developer for these apps is now Anhui Huami Information technology Co. Ltd, following the acquisition two years ago.

We have a feeling Huami plans to merge all the apps together which actually makes sense. So the new Zepp app should work for Zepp sensors and Amazfit products.

UP NEXT: Huami teases the arrival of new Amazfit products in Autumn

 

Renders of the Pixel 4a 5G show a practically identical design to the LTE version

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Pixel 4a already launched albeit later than expected. However, Google revealed there will also be a 5G version that will be sold as the Pixel 4a 5G. Ahead of its release scheduled for this fall, renders of the phone have surfaced on the web.

Pixel 4a 5G render

The source of these CAD-based renders is OnLeaks and he has partnered with 91Mobiles this time.

Just like the Pixel 4a and the Pixel 5 (whose renders were leaked yesterday), the Pixel 4a 5G will also have a punch-hole display. Google has made no attempt to switch the position of the hole, so you have it at the top left corner just like on the other phones.

On the back, the phone has a squircle camera housing that is home to dual cameras and an LED flash. There is also a fingerprint scanner on the back even though the display is an OLED panel.

The Pixel 4a 5G’s display is said to be between 6.1-6.2 inches, a bump up from the 5.81-inch screen of the LTE version. The dimensions provided are 153.9 x 74.0 x 8.6 millimeters. The thickness goes up to 9.5 millimeters when you factor in the camera bump.

The Pixel 4a 5G is expected to have a plastic unibody with power and volume control buttons on the right, a 3.5mm audio jack at the top, and a USB Type-C port at the bottom. It has also been reported that the device will be available in black and white color options, the latter which will be available after the device is launched.

A leak revealed the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G will launch on September 30 and go on sale in October with a price tag of $499.

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Bluetooth SIG certifies a new Huawei smartwatch; likely to be the Watch Fit

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Habeeb Onawole
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A new smartwatch has recently been certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. The watch should launch under the Huawei brand but the model number is different from those we already know.

The watch has model number TIA-B09 which is different from the model numbers of that of the upcoming Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro (VID-B19) and that of the Honor Watch GS Pro (KAN-B19).

Huawei Watch Fit Bluetooth SIG

Huawei trademarked the “Mate Watch” this year and the smartwatch was rumored to launch alongside the Mate 40 series, but there is a chance it may not be announced this year. So which smartwatch is this? There is a high chance that this is the Huawei Watch Fit that leaked a few weeks ago.

The Huawei Watch Fit has a 1.64-inch AMOLED rectangular display. The watch can track running, swimming, and cycling activities, and has a built-in GPS and barometer. It also has sleep tracking, a heart rate sensor, and boasts a 10-day battery life. It has been reported to have a price tag of €119 and is expected to launch next month.

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Nokia India teases the launch of a new feature phone and smartphone

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Habeeb Onawole
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HMD Global is about to announce two new phones in India. The official Nokia Mobile India account released a teaser video earlier today that shows the two phones will launch soon.

Nokia teaser

The video shows the outline of the two phones, and from it, we can see that one is a feature phone while the other is a smartphone.

Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer of HMD Global also shared a different teaser video on Twitter that show the two phones.

There is a high chance that the smartphone is the Nokia C3 which appeared in a leak earlier today. The outline in the video matches the image of the Nokia C3 from today’s leak. The identity of the feature phone is unknown but it is expected to be a 4G feature phone.

The Nokia C3 is an entry-level device that already launched in China at the beginning of this month. It has a 5.99-inch HD+ display, a UNISOC processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. There is a single 8MP camera on the back of the phone along with an LED flash and a fingerprint scanner and a 5MP camera is in front for selfies. The phone packs a removable 3040mAh battery that charges via a MicroUSB port.

Based on the new teaser, HMD global will be announcing three new products next week including the already confirmed Nokia 5.3.

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Ni Fei shares photo revealing the Axon 20 5G’s color variants

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Axon 20 5G will launch as the first smartphone in the world with an in-display camera. The mid-range phone will be unveiled on September 1, and the president of ZTE Mobile, Ni Fei, has been teasing us with new details. The latest is an image that shows the color variants the phone will be available in.

Axon 20 5G colorway

We already know the phone will come in black but the new render shows the phone in three other colors. There is a really pretty purple variant alongside gold and sky blue colorways. All four colors have light streaks that run across their backs.

The top executive also created a poll asking fans to choose the official names for the colorways. The option with the highest number of votes will be chosen.

Axon 20 color poll

The Axon 20 5G will have a 6.29-inch AMOLED screen with a fingerprint scanner underneath. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G Mobile Platform paired with up to 12GB of RAM while storage options will go up to 256GB.

The device will pack quad rear cameras in a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP configuration while the in-display selfie camera is a 32MP sensor. ZTE will ship the phone with a 4120mAh battery with support for fast charging and it will run Android 10 out of the box.

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Leaked live photos show off the Zenfone 7′ triple rear cameras

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Habeeb Onawole
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We are just a few days from the launch of the Zenfone 7 on August 26, and live photos have surfaced that give us an early look at the flagship. The photos were posted on Weibo earlier today.

Earlier this week, we reported that it has been officially confirmed that the Zenfone 7 will have flip cameras just like its predecessor. These live photos show that the Zenfone 7 will have three rear cameras.

Zenfone 7 live photo

ASUS has added an extra camera sensor to the back of the phone but we are not sure what type of lens it has. A leak from a few days ago says the third sensor is a ToF camera and it has been paired with a 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera.

An additional camera is not the only change with respect to the design of the Zenfone 7. As you can see in the image above, there is no rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

It has been reported that the device has an LCD display which means the fingerprint scanner should be on the side, possibly buried under the power button. However, we can’t seem to see any indentation on the sides of the phone which is a common feature of phones with side-mounted fingerprint scanners. Hopefully, we get to see another image before the launch that shows the fingerprint scanner.

The Zenfone 7 is shown in blue and is covered in glass. We hope there will be more colorways available compared to its predecessor. The leaker also shared a picture of its retail box which is quite pretty big.

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Elephone U5 fares well against E10 Pro, available for a limited-time discount price of $159.99

By
Simranpal Singh
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Elephone always work to bring affordable yet useful smartphones for its fans and potential customers. The company always keeps cultivating new ideas to bring down the manufacturing cost without compensating the quality. Similarly, Elephone launched Elephone U5 featuring some splendid specification at an attractive price of $159.99. The smartphone is available at a limited-time discount from Elephone Official store.

elephone u5

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In a comparison of Elephone U5 with Elephone E10 Pro, the newly launched smartphone fares well against the old buddy in almost every aspect. The Elephone U5 is the latest offering with some efficient and upgraded hardware over the Elephone E10 Pro. Let’s see the full comparison of Elephone U5 vs Elephone E10 Pro below.

elephone e10 pro vs elephone u5

Performance

Elephone U5 proudly houses a powerful Helio P60 SoC with an octa-core processor and a Mali G72 MP3 GPU. It is coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage which is enough for multitasking. Meanwhile, the Elephone E10 Pro possesses an Helio P22 chipset comprising an octa-core processor and PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

Display

Elephone U5 houses a large 6.4-inch Full HD+ display having a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels. The Elephone E10 Pro features a 6.5-inch HD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. The Elephoen U5 can bring you a better viewing experience with crispier photos and videos. However, both the smartphones feature a punch-hole for its front camera.

Camera

Elephone U5 smartphone packs a better 24-megapixel selfie camera which can capture quality selfies and can even enhance video calling feature. There’s a quad-rear camera featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 5-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

On the other side, Elephone E10 Pro packs a 13-megapixel selfie camera while having the same quad-rear camera.

Other features

Apart from the above differences, both the smartphones features some similarities. Elephone E10 Pro and Elephone U5 packs Side Fingerprint sensor, supports NFC and have Bluetooth 5.0 for easy connectivity. Both the smartphones carry a 4000 mAh battery which can easily withstand for a day.

Pricing

Elephone U5 is available for the limited-time discount price of $159.99 from the official Elephone online store. You can also win a unit of Elephone U5 by participating in a giveaway.

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These Samsung Galaxy devices will get One UI 2.5 update

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Samsung debuted One UI 2.5 based on Android 10 with Galaxy Note20 series and Galaxy Tab S7 series. It is an incremental update to One UI 2.1 released earlier this year with Galaxy S20 series.  Since the new Note is on sale now, the company has begun to roll out the software shipped with it to the current-gen Galaxy S series. In the official announcement post, Samsung even revealed the list of devices that will be getting the new One UI 2.5 update.

Samsung One UI Logo Featured

The first version of One UI was introduced with Android Pie update in 2018. Since then, it has been updated with new features and optimization with the release of new flagships and Android 10. The latest version is One UI 2.5 and it brings the following features.

  • Camera
    • Pro Video mode: Support for controlling smartphone’s mic direction and external microphones.
    • 8K video recording at 24fps
    • 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio video recording
  • Samsung Notes
    • Audio Bookmarks: Synchronize  notes with audio recordings of lectures or meeting
    • Support for importing and editing PDF files
    • Auto save and syn between Galaxy smartphones, Galaxy tablets, and PC
    • New template and background color options
    • Add handwritten text to typed documents
  • Samsung DeX
    • Wireless DeX support on TVs with Miracast
    • Support for multi-finger gestures to switch between applications
  • Connectivity
    • Share WiFi password with nearby Galaxy devices in the contact list
    • Know the speed of WiFi connections before connecting
  • Reminder
    • Preset time and location for upcoming meetings and tasks

Anyway, do note that all the above-mentioned features of One UI 2.5 may not be available for all the eligible/supported devices listed below.

Samsung One UI 2.5 Eligible/Supported Devices

Galaxy S Series

  • Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra
  • Galaxy S20+ 5G
  • Galaxy S20+
  • Galaxy S20 5G
  • Galaxy S20
  • Galaxy S10 5G
  • Galaxy S10+
  • Galaxy S10
  • Galaxy S10e
  • Galaxy S10 Lite
  • Galaxy S9+
  • Galaxy S9

Galaxy Note Series

  • Galaxy Note10+ 5G
  • Galaxy Note10+
  • Galaxy Note10 5G
  • Galaxy Note10
  • Galaxy Note10 Lite
  • Galaxy Note9

Galaxy Z Series

  • Galaxy Z Flip 5G
  • Galaxy Z Flip
  • Galaxy Fold 5G
  • Galaxy Fold

The One UI 2.5 update for these Samsung Galaxy smartphones will be rolled out in batches across the world in the coming days. Unfortunately, the older Galaxy Tab S series will not be getting it even though the Galaxy Tab S7 series comes pre-installed with this new software.

UP NEXT: Here’s the official list of Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for three generations of Android updates

 

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