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Leak reveals more Apple Watch SE details; will come in two sizes

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Habeeb Onawole
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Apple has an event scheduled for Tuesday, September 15. The event is expected to be for the unveiling of new Apple Watches including a more affordable variant that has been unofficially dubbed the Apple Watch SE. Now, the Apple leaker, Jon Prosser, has revealed some key details of this affordable Apple watch.

According to tweets posted yesterday, the Apple Watch SE will be available in two sizes – 40mm and 44m – and each size will come in GPS and cellular variants. The tweets also include the codenames for each size and variant.

With respect to design, the Apple Watch SE will look like the Apple Watch Series 4. However, it will not have an always-on display and ECG which should not be surprising seeing as Apple is trying to keep the price low. He also stated that the watch will come with an M9 chip.

The M-series of Apple chips is a line of motion coprocessors that used to be separate chips for older iPhones but have now been integrated into the main processor. The M9 chip was integrated with the A9 chip for the iPhone 6s and it allows for step tracking including changes in distance and elevation. It also allowed for “Hey Siri” to be always on.

There is no info yet on the price of the Apple Watch SE but we presume it may start at $199.

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Huawei Watch Fit, Watch GT 2 Pro, and FreeBuds Pro orders in Germany include a free Body Fat Smart Scale

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Habeeb Onawole
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Huawei is now taking orders for the Watch Fit and pre-orders for the Watch GT 2 Pro and the FreeBuds Pro in Germany. All three wearables were announced in Europe earlier this week. According to the order pages, those who order/pre-order these items will get a free Huawei Body Fat Scale with their orders.

Huawei Watch Fit order bundle

The Huawei Watch Fit is priced at €129 and is available in Graphite Black, Mint Green, Cantaloupe Orange, and Sakura Pink. Along with your order, you get the free smart scale which is worth €69.99. That sure is a better gift when compared to the pre-order bundle of the Honor Watch ES which is available for a discounted price of €79.99 (original price is €99.99) and includes a free pair of Bluetooth earphones.

Huawei says if you throw in the FreeBuds 3i with your order, you get it for a discounted price of €49.9 instead of €99.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro pre-order Huawei FreeBuds Pro pre-order

Those who pre-order the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro (available in Night Black and Nebula Gray) or FreeBuds Pro (available in Ceramic White, Silver Frost, and Carbon Black) also get a free Huawei Body Fat Scale with their orders. If you pre-order both, that means you should get two smart scales (I’ll advise you to pre-order them separately). The Watch GT 2 Pro and FreeBuds Pro are both discounted to €299 and €179 respectively when you pre-order.

Unlike the Huawei Watch Fit which seems to be shipping out immediately, the Watch GT 2 Pro and FreeBuds 3 Pro won’t ship until October 3rd. It also appears the free scale will only be available for orders made between now and the 2nd of October.

Do note that these pre-orders are for Germany only and may differ for other markets. You should check your local Huawei online store for what pre-order bonuses are available.

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Huawei Watch GT RS coming alongside Mate 40 series

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Habeeb Onawole
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A few days ago, Huawei unveiled the Watch GT 2 Pro, its latest smartwatch with professional sports modes and support for wireless charging. The new smartwatch is significantly more expensive than Huawei’s previous smartwatches with a starting price of €329. It turns out there is even a more expensive model coming and it will launch as the Huawei Watch GT RS.

The info comes from the reliable leaker Teme (@RODENT950) and according to him, Huawei will announce the more expensive Watch GT RS alongside the Mate 40 series.

We do not have any info regarding the specs of the upcoming smartwatch but we expect it to have support for wireless charging, a SpO2 monitor, and professional sports modes. Maybe it might even have a built-in electrocardiogram (ECG).

If the Watch GT 2 Pro starts at €329, there is a possibility that the Watch GT RS may be closer to €399.

UP NEXT: Huawei FreeBuds Studio headphones spotted on AI Life app

 

Tecno Spark Power 2 Air to debut in India on September 14

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In June, Tecno announced the Spark Power 2 smartphone in India. Now the Chinese firm is gearing u to launch a weaker variant of the phone named Tecno Spark Power 2 Air. A promo page for the new phone is now live on the Flipkart retailer site.

The Tecno Spark Power 2 Air’s promo page on the Flipkart has revealed that it has a huge battery that can last for up to 4 days on a single charge. The phone will be flaunting quad rear cameras. It has a large waterdrop notch display and it has a huge 7-inch display. The landing page on Flipkart confirms that the Tecno Spark Power 2 Air will be debuting at 12 PM IST on Sept. 14.

The Tecno Spark Power 2 had arrived with a price tag of Rs. 9,999 (~$135) in India. The Spark Power 2 Air could be priced lower than the Spark Power 2. According to a report by GSMArena, the Spark Power 2 could be priced under Rs. 9,000 (~$120). The device will be backed by a 6,000mAh battery.

Tecno Spark Power 2 Air
Tecno Spark Power 2 Air

The publication has also shared a render of the smartphone. It reveals that the phone has a dedicated smart key for accessing Google Assistant apart from power and volume buttons. There is no information on the other specs of the device.

Editor’s Pick: Tecno Spark 6 Air with 6000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 7999 (~$106)

Tecno Spark Power 2 specifications

The Spark Power 2’s 7-inch IPS LCD screen produces 720 x 1460 pixels resolution. The HiOS 6.1 based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the smartphone. The Helio P22 chipset powered phone has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. It has a quad-camera system that includes a 16-megapixel main snapper, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a depth sensor. It has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The 7,000mAh battery of the Spark Power 2 is coupled with 18W fast charging technology through microUSB 2.0. It has other features such as a microSD card, a rear-facing fingerprint scanner, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

UP NEXT: Tecno Camon 16, 16 Pro and Camon 16 Premier unveiled

 

 

An EMUI 11 promo video hints at 66W fast charging in the HUAWEI Mate40 series

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The HUAWEI Mate40 series is expected to be the last smartphones from the company to be powered by its in-house HiSilcion chipset until the US ban lifts. This chip is reported to be manufactured by TSMC’s 5nm node process. Other than the powerful silicon, the forthcoming flagship devices from the Chinese tech giant are also said to bring other high-end features. One of them could be 66W fast charging as hinted in a new EMUI 11 promo video.

EMUI 11 Promo Video 66W Fast Charging Huawei Mate 40 Series

Recently, at the HUAWEI DEVELOPER CONFERENCE 2020, the Chinese telecom giant unveiled HarmonyOS 2.0 and EMUI 11. The beta builds for the latter are also live for 10 of the company’s devices.

Huawei also released a number of promo videos for EMUI 11. One of those videos showcased the new charging animation with”Max 66W” text. Currently, none of the HUAWEI or HONOR smartphones/tablets supports it. So it should mostly debut on the forthcoming HUAWEI Mate40 series.

Unfortunately, we could not find this video anywhere on Weibo. Maybe, the company took it down. The above picture is a screengrab from the said video and it was shared by 数码闲聊站 (Digital Chat Station).

A 66W Huawei charger was already spotted at China’s 3C certification bureau in early July. This could be the charger that may come bundled with the Mate40 series.

UP NEXT: Huawei reportedly cuts Mate 40 series component orders by 30%

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) likely to launch soon in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) budget-friendly tablet was recently made official in Europe. The support pages for the LTE and Wi-Fi only variants of the Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) are now live on Samsung India’s official website. These listings suggest that the launch date of the Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) for India could be close at hand.

The SM-T500 and SM-T505 model numbers belong to the Wi-Fi only and LTE editions of the Galaxy Tab A7 (2020). At present, there is no information on the specs on the tablets on Samsung India’s website. The firmware for both variants of the tablet is now available on Samsung’s firmware database website.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) specifications and price

The Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) Wi-Fi only and LTE variants are priced at 233 euros and 282 euros, respectively. It comes in colors like Dark Gray, Silver, and Gold.

The Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) has a 10.4-inch IPS LCD panel that offers 2000 x 1200 pixels and it offers 80 percent screen-to-body ratio. The Snapdragon 662 chipset fuels the device with 3 GB of RAM. The tablet comes in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models and it has a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The tablet features a front camera of 5-megapixel and a rear shooter of 8-megapixel. The device houses a 7,040mAh battery that supports fast charging through USB-C.

UP NEXT: Samsung led the South Korea Smartphone Market in Q2 2020 with 67% market share

 

 

HTC Wildfire E Lite render leaked to reveal design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last month, the unannounced HTC Wildfire E Lite had appeared in Google Play Console with some key specs. The listing had revealed that it is an entry-level smartphone. Now, popular leakster Evan Blass has shared a render of the smartphone to reveal its design.

The Play Console listing had revealed that the HTC Wildfire E Lite supports 720 x 1440 pixels, which indicates that it will offer an aspect ratio of 18:9. The HD display supports 320ppi pixel density. The leaked render shows that the phone has thick bezels above and below its display. The right side of the smartphone has a volume rocker and a power key.

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The backside of the device seems to be made out of polycarbonate material. At the top-left corner of the phone’s rear is an LED flash assisted horizontal camera setup that houses dual lenses. It is surprising to see HTC adding a fingerprint sensor on the device even though it is an entry-level offering.

The HTC Wildfire E Lite Google Play Console listing had revealed that it is driven by Helio A20 chipset that includes a quad-core processor and 2 GB of RAM. The phone is loaded with Android 10 OS.

The moniker of the phone suggests that it is a lower version of the HTC Wildfire E that debuted last year in July. It came with modest specs like an HD+ 5.45-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio, 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras, a 5-megapixel front camera, a 1.6GHz quad-core processor, and a 3,000mAh battery.

UP NEXT: Samsung led the South Korea Smartphone Market in Q2 2020 with 67% market share

 

Samsung led the South Korea Smartphone Market in Q2 2020 with 67% market share

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Counterpoint Research, a well-known analytical firm has released a report on South Korea Smartphone Market for Q2 2020. According to it, Samsung led the market, followed by Apple and LG at second and third positions respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Logo Featured

 

The research firm is yet to publish the report on its website but it has sent it out to media houses in South Korea. As per the report, Samsung retained the top position with a 67% market share. The company improved by 3% QoQ.

The second place was acquired by Apple with a 19% market share. The American tech giant grew a mere 1% QoQ. Whereas, LG continued to remain in the third position with a 13% market share. Also, unlike the top two companies, it declined 3% QoQ.

Samsung led the South Korea Smartphone Market due to the strong sales of Galaxy A series and Galaxy S20 series. In fact, 5 of the top 10 bestsellers were Galaxy A series devices. However, Apple iPhone SE 2020 was the best-selling smartphone in the whole of Q2 2020 in the country.

Since most of the bestsellers were Galaxy A series of smartphones, the sales of handsets priced below $400 represented 45% of the entire sales. It increased by 33% YoY because like the US, South Korea had always been a flagship device market. But the pandemic changed this market as Counterpoint Research reported in May.

Last but not least, though the South Korea Smartphone Market incremented by 9% QoQ in Q2 2020, it declined by 8% YoY.

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5G mobile phones represented 60.1% of total shipments in August 2020 in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) has released the report on China Mobile Phone Market for August 2020. According to it, 45 new models were released during this period and 26.9 million units were shipped with a 12.9% YoY decline.

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Overall, from January to August 2020, a total of 301 new mobile phones launched in China and the shipments reached 202.3 million. Though the numbers seem high, the new releases and shipments were actually down by 19.5% YoY and 12.5% YoY respectively.

In August, out of 45 new devices, 22 were 5G-enabled, accounting for 48.9% of the total new model release count. Also, 60.1% of total shipments with 16.2 million units were 5G handsets. Since the beginning of this year until the end of the eighth month, China witnessed the launch of 141 new 5G devices. Also, the shipments of 5G mobile phones were high at 93.7 million units.

Talking about brands, local companies released 42 new models accounting for 93.3% of total new model release count in August with  5% YoY increment. However, their shipments were down by 15.6% YoY with 24.4 million units but still, they represented 90.8% of total shipments last month.

EDITOR’S PICK: IDC: Global Smartphone Market will recover in 2022; 5G handsets will account for 50% in 2023

 

Similarly,  from January, the Chinese local brands launched a total of 276 new models representing 91.7% of the total new release count. However, the count was down by 9.2% YoY just like a 21.0% YoY decline in their shipments with 184.4 million units accounting for 91.2% of the total number of units shipped.

Further, smartphone shipments stood at 25.6 million units with 13.4% YoY decline. They accounted for 95.2% of the total shipments. A total of 35 new smartphones were released in August, which was down by 2.8% YoY representing 77.8% of the total new model release count.

Last but not least, 235 new smartphones launched in China since the beginning of this year accounting for 77.7% of total new model releases but with a 12.1% YoY decline. Also, their shipments were down by 18.5% with 195.8 million units comprising of 96.8% of total shipments.

UP NEXT: Canalys predicts global 5G smartphone shipments will reach 278 million this year

 

POCO X3 shipment exceeds 100,000 units in just 3 days

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Jed John Ikoba
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POCO X3 was officially unveiled on September 7 and the following day, the phone went on flash sale on AiExpress. POCO has now announced that the X3 NFC has raked in over 100000 units in sales within the past three days since the sales commenced.poco x3

As a reminder, the POCO X3 NFC features a 6.67-inch FHD+ Dot Display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate creates an incredibly smooth and responsive experience superior to most flagships on the market.

The phone happens to be the first model that is powered by a Snapdragon 732G processor paired with 6GB of RAM. There are also 64GB and 128GB storage options. Thedevice packs a side-mounted fingerprint sensor integrated with the power button rather than integrated into the display.

The models are still available on AliExpress with the base 6/64GB listed for just $229. While the top variant with the same RAM but 128 internal storage is available at $269. The phone is available in Cobalt Blue and Shadow Gray colour options.

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Canalys predicts global 5G smartphone shipments will reach 278 million this year

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Jed John Ikoba
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Market research firm Canalys has predicted in its latest forecast report that in 2020, global 5G smartphone shipments will reach 278 million units, of which 62% (about 172 million units) will come from Greater China, North America (42 million units), Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA, 31 million units).

Canalys also predicts that in 2020, smartphone shipments will drop by 10.7% compared to 2019, and it is expected to rebound in 2021, with a year-on-year growth of 9.9%. By then, the entire market will ship more than 1.3 billion units.

The agency believes that the rapid commercialization of 5G smartphones in the Chinese mainland market is a key factor in the huge shipments of 5G smartphones this year.

In 2021, the average selling price of 5G smartphones in Europe is expected to drop to US$765, and then to steadily fall to US$477 in 2024. This is mainly because Samsung and Apple are still the main players in this market, and their products are better than the competition..

At the beginning of 2020, there wasn’t any 5G mobile phone priced under US$300 on the market but now, there are many mid-range mobile phones priced under US$250 that support 5G networks. Realme launched the cheapest 5G phone yet which is the Realme V3 5G priced at less than US$150 in China. It is also the first 5G mobile phone to hit the low-end smartphone market.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro product page appears on Amazon Spain revealing the price

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Just hours after renders of the Mi 10T Pro leaked online, the model alongside the Mi 10T has leaked online via Amazon Spain. The product page has been pulled down but not before an eagle-eyed blogger pulled off a screenshot. The listing shows the Mi 10T will carry a retail price of €547 as well as confirming some of the key specs.Xiaomi Mi 10 T Pro

The listing which is also an indication that the models will be launched outside China shows that the phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. There will also be a 6GB + 128GB variant. It will have a 64 MP main camera.Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

On the other hand, the Mi 10 Pro will also be powered by a Snapdragon 865 chip but will  get an upgraded 108 MP main sensor. The Pro model will carry start at €640 for the  8GB+128 GB configuration while the 256 GB will be sold for €665 – €675.

The Mi 10 Pro is also expected to come with an AMOLED screen with 144Hz refresh rate. It will get its juice from a 5000 mAh battery.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra beats Huawei P40 Pro in Camera Performance with a DxOMark score of 130

 

 

 

Chuwi Brand Fest offers discounts, gifts to shoppers on Larkbox, GemiBook, & More Products till September 15

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Staff
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Chuwi’s Brand Fest will be held on Aliexpress next week. It will feature coupons, giveaways, gifts, and discounts across a range of Chuwi branded devices and accessories. Some of the hot products like its LarkBox, HiPad X, and GemiBook models will also be up for sale.

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There are a number of ways to participate in the Chuwi Brand Fest, but make sure to pick up your favorite Chuwi products on or before September 15 to get the maximum discount.

Special Activities:

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1、Coupon

Chuwi is offering coupons worth $5, $10 during the activity. Meanwhile, $20 exclusive is also available for the HiPad X.

Enter the discount code: BRANDFEST20 when you buy the tablet.

2、Exclusive discounts for Chuwi fans

  • Giveaways: Post a comment in one of the company’s official social media accounts for a chance to gain AeroBook Plus、HiPad X、and other computer accessories.
  • Buy one gets one: Buy new products to get a Hi-Dock charging kit
  • Follow coupon: Follow the store to obtain a $5 coupon.

For more details on discounts, check out the link here.

 

Special Discounted Pricing for New Products

The Brand Fest arrives with three excellent products, LarkBox, HiPad X, GemiBook. Let’s take a  look!

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LarkBox – The smallest 4K mini PC

IntelJ4115| 6GB+128GB| 4K Output

THe LarkBox was launched via IndieGoGo and achieved one million USD sales in crowdfunding due to its exceptional specifications. Featuring the Intel J4115 processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM, M.2 SSD expansion, the tiny LarkBox can be used for office or home entertainment needs.

LarkBox is priced at $169.99

Purchase link

 

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HiPad X – 10.1-inch 2-in-1 Tablet

10.1 inch HD | 6GB+128GBUFS|Dual 4GLTE|Android 10

HiPad X comes in a full metal body and features a 10.1 inch HD resolution IPS screen,  Helio 8-Core processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB UFS ROM, ensuring a good experience.

HiPad X is priced at only $199.99. A $20 coupon can be used when you enter the exclusive coupon code: BRANDFEST20 while purchasing the tablet.

Purchase link

 

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GemiBook – 13-inch 2KHigh productivity notebook

13-inch 2K screen | 3:2 aspect ratio |IntelJ4115 | 12GB+256GB

GemiBook is a productivity notebook featuring a 13-inch 2K IPS screen, 3:2 aspect ratio display,  Intel J4115 processor, 12GB large memory, and 256GB high-speed SSD. GemiBook’s all-metal, thin and light body makes it portable and easy to use at home or your office.

GemiBookis priced at only $299。

Purchase link

 

In addition to the initial discount price, there are many promotional activities to participate in the fest. You can get more information from this link.

 

Blackview’s new BV9900E comes with Gorilla Glass 5 and works at even -30℃.

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Staff
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Blackview has just updated its rugged smartphone portfolio with a new BV lineup which will cater to the user’s need to practically work anywhere. The company’s first product in the lineup is the new Blackview BV9900E.

Blackview BV9900E (1)

Blackview’s rugged smartphones are known to withstand tough environments and are preferred by consumers across the globe who work in extreme conditions. Be it construction site workers, emergency responders, or those working in rough conditions, these rugged smartphones are built to survive water, drops, and shocks.

 

Blackview BV9900E has passed the top-level IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G military standards for waterproofing and dust proofing. The phone can even operate at -30°C. 

According to the company, the Blackview BV9900E has three technology upgrades:

  1. Tough metal frame, dependable build quality, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5, solid drop-resistance, and scratch-resistance.
  2. Shock-proof liquid silicone casing, raising the bar for protection against damage from drops.
  3. Raising the bar of extremely cold environments that a smartphone can withstand. Basic phone functions still available on the BV9900E even atBlackview BV9900E (3)

While we don’t know the exact processor inside the new model, it is said that the Blackview BV9900E could feature MediaTek’s Helio P90, making it a mid-range rugged device.

Blackview hasn’t revealed the exact pricing or availability details, but expect more details soon. You can check out the Blackview website for more details.

 

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Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro & Redmi K30 Pro get Android 11 Stable Beta update in China

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Earlier this week, Google officially released Android 11 by rolling out the stable builds to Pixels and uploading the source code to the AOSP. On the very same day, OPPO and realme started recruiting beta testers for its devices and even seeded out builds for some. Similarly, OnePlus also released OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 for any OnePlus 8/8 Pro users to try out. Now, Xiaomi, on the other hand, has started seeding Android 11 Stable Beta to Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro in China.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Colors Featured

Unlike other OEMs, Xiaomi has been releasing MIUI 12 weekly builds based on Android 11 for four of its smartphones for a while now. These devices are Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Redmi K30 Pro, and Mi CC9 Pro. Recently, even Redmi K30 5G and Redmi 10X Pro started receiving similar builds.

Now, the handsets that were part of official Android 11 Beta program – Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro have begun to get “Stable Beta” builds in China. In case you are not aware of, these type of builds are actually stable update seeded out to a few set of users. If these users find no issue, the rollout will be extended to more users and the same build will be then simply called “Stable”.

According to the Telegram channel called @xiaomiui, similar builds are also available for the global variant of Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. However, POCO F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) is yet to receive any other build other than China.

  • Xiaomi Mi 10
    • China – V12.1.3.0.RJBCNXM
    • Global – V12.1.2.0.RJBMIXM
  • Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
    • China – V12.1.2.0.RJACNXM
    • Global – V12.1.2.0.RJAMIXM
  • Redmi K30 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition/POCO F2 Pro
    • China – V12.1.2.0.RJKCNXM

That said, since the Android 11 stable rollout has now started for these devices in China, we can expect Xiaomi to complete the rollout for the regional versions of these three devices by the end of this month if everything goes right.

UP NEXT: Here’s the official list of Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark devices eligible for Android 11

 

GMK NucBox campaign upgrades its Monitor Perk to a 14-inch 4K Touchscreen model on Indiegogo

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Staff
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As the GMK Nucbox campaign is moving towards the HK$2 Million figure on Indiegogo, the company has decided to upgrade its Monitor Perk to a 14-inch 4K touchscreen model. All existing backers of this perk, who were earlier promised a 13.3-inch 4K non-touchscreen monitor, will be automatically upgraded to the new and better model free of charge.

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Since the perk has been upgraded to a 14-inch 4K UHD Touchscreen monitor, now it is priced at $269 for new backers (vs $199 earlier).

The GMK portable monitor has a near bezel-less design. The bottom bezel is slightly thicker and features the GMK logo. You can connect the monitor to your phone, laptop, iPad, desktops, PS4, X-box, and even NTD switch.

This 4K UHD monitor features a 14-inch screen with 3840*2160 resolution and even supports touch input, which makes it stand out from a variety of other touch-less portable monitors in the market right now.

gmk nucbox monitor new 14-inch

You can check out the new perk from their official Indiegogo campaign link here.

The specs of the new 14-inch Touchscreen model are as follows: 

  • 14 inch 4K (3840*2160) UHD IPS Display
  • 320.7×207.5×12.6mm dimensions
  • Folding Bracket with Max 90 degrees adjusting angles
  • Portable, net weight is only 780 grams
  • Ultra Slim, only 5mm thickness
  • Touchscreen, 10-point multi-touch
  • 100% sRGB
  • 178 degrees viewing angle
  • 350 nits brightness
  • Connectivity: 2* full function Type-C, 1* HDMI, 1*micro USB, 1* headphone jack
  • HDR dynamic and free sync supported

 

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Moto G9 Plus powered by a Snapdragon 730G SoC, 5,000 mAh battery launched

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Jed John Ikoba
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Lenovo-owned Motorola has officially unveiled its latest premium mid-range smartphone dubbed Moto G9 Plus in Brazil. This comes just days after the smartphone was listed on the Orange Slovakia website with most of the specifications in tow.Moto G9 Plus

The Moto G9 Plus packs an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset backed by 4GB of RAM and there is 128GB of storage onboard. The storage can be expanded via a microSD slot. The phone sports a 6.8-inch MaxVision HDR10 display with FullHD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a punch hole at the top left corner. The punch-hole houses a 16MP f/20 camera. Moto G9 Plus

As for the optics, the Moto G9 Plus sports quad rear cameras which are a combination of 64MP (primary with f/1.8 aperture) + 8MP (118 ° ultra-wide with f/2.2 aperture) + 2MP (macro with f/2.2 aperture) + 2MP (depth with f/2.2 aperture) and the front camera is a 16MP f/2.0 shooter. It sports a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and on the software front, it runs on Android 10.

The mid-range smartphone draws power from a large 5000mAh battery with 30W TurboPower fast charging. For connectivity it comes with dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz +5GHz), NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS and a USB Type-C port.

Moto G9 Plus

The back appears to be plastic and the phone comes in two colour options – Rose Gold and Indigo Blue.

As for the pricing, the Moto G9 Plus is priced at 2499 Brazilian real (US$ 469) and is available in Brazil.

 

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 launches in India for ₹1,49,999 ($2,039)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is one of the most expensive and futuristic smartphones released this year. It is also the company’s third foldable device after the original Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip. After launching it in key markets like the US and even China where the company has negligible market share, it has finally brought this handset to India.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Mystic Bronze Front Rear

Surprisingly, the South Korean tech giant has priced the Galaxy Z Fold2 at only ₹1,49,999 ($2,039) in India. For comparison, last year’s Galaxy Fold debuted in the country for ₹1,64,999 ($2,243). That means Samsung’s latest foldable smartphone is ₹15,000 ($204) cheaper than its predecessor in India.

The device will be available in two colors namely Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze. People interested in the handset can pre-order it from either Samsung online store or any leading retail store starting September 14.

EDITOR’S PICK: Under Display Cameras: How & Why it will Reshape our Visual Experience in the Future

 

Unfortunately, the launch offers are not that great compared to those of Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Buds Live.

That said, buyers can avail 12 months no-cost EMI if they purchase the Galaxy Z Fold2 from Samsung online store (Samsung.com) or from any Samsung Experience offline store across the country. They also get YouTube Premium free for 4 months and 22% discount for Microsoft Office 365 subscription.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Mystic Bronze Inner Display

Nevertheless, at least the price of the smartphone is lower than the last year. Also, it is worth noting that it costs similar to the iPhone 11 Pro Max 512GB storage variant. 

Apple iPhones are the only smartphones that sell well in India above ₹1,00,000 ($1,359). But now as the innovative Galaxy Z Fold2 retails for the same price, people may opt for it instead.

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Huawei patents device with 5 rear cameras and an under-screen selfie shooter

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Sean
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Huawei has recently patented a new smartphone, with a unique rear camera module. On the back, a 5 camera setup can be observed while the front features an under screen selfie shooter.

Huawei

A new report from LetsGoDigital found that the Chinese tech giant filed for the design patents with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration). Looking at the patent, a smartphone is described with a penta camera setup. The patent also contains 24 product sketches and was published earlier today (11th September 2020). The overall design of the smartphone is quite futuristic as well.

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In the patent, three variants of this smartphone have been detailed. The different iterations have the rear camera module placed in varying spots on the back. One has the 5 camera setup set in the middle, with the other two having it on the top left and top right respectively. Notably, the camera module itself is quite unique with a hexagonal shape on which all 5 cutouts being of a similar size for the image sensors alongside an LED flash.

Huawei

On the left, the device is completely bare, while the right houses the volume rockers and power button as well. The bottom has a USB Type C charging port flanked by a lone speaker grill while the top features a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microphone. Unfortunately, it is unknown if Huawei is actually planning on developing this device or whether it is just covering all bases.

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LG is launching a 163 inch TV with a microLED display

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Sean
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LG, the known consumer electronics maker, is launching a new TV. But it isn’t just a regular high end OLED TV, but a humongous 163 inch TV that has been dubbed as the Magnit, which sports a microLED panel.

LG

The LG Magnit is the company’s first TV with a microLED display that is promised to offer “groundbreaking picture quality and durability.” It will be available in markets like the US, Europe, and a few others soon. For those unaware, microLED is a new breed of displays, which are similar to the OLED panels found in many TVs and smartphones but work with pixels that are a lot smaller. These pixels can be up to 100 times smaller, which should offer clearer images, better color reproduction, and better visibility from different angles.

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The South Korean tech giant also highlighted the “Black Coating” that it has applied on its microLEDs. This apparently will help in protecting the panel from damages and dust, while also helping in reducing reflections on the screen. The Magnit is run by the LG webOS, which also supports the Alpha AI imaging processor that will help optimize the images being displayed.

LG

Notably, LG isn’t exactly targetting the broad consumer market with Magnit. Due to its enormous size, it will likely be used in more commercial sectors like hotels or other large corporate lobbies and more. Furthermore, microLED panels are also expensive, however, with the technology being available in the market, we can expect a shift to the newer generation of displays taking place within the arriving next few years. In other words, there will be a day where TVs with microLEDs will become a lot more common and affordable.

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