Samsung Galaxy S21+ to reportedly come packed with a 4,600mAh battery

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Aug 21, 2020

Although the next-generation Samsung Galaxy S-series flagship smartphone is several months away from getting launched, leaks related to the upcoming Galaxy S21 series models have already started surfacing online.

In the latest development, the battery capacity of the Galaxy S21+ model has been leaked online. The battery model number “EB-BG996ABY” indicates that the phone could carry model number SM-G996 and it has been revealed that it packs 4,660mAh battery.

Given that the Galaxy S21+ is said to come with a higher battery capacity compared to the Galaxy S20+ model, we expect other devices in the S21-series to follow the suit. As the devices go into the prototype production run, we expect to get more leaks and information.

The development related to the battery capacity comes just days after it was revealed that the upcoming Galaxy S21 won’t be a major upgrade as the South Korean giant is focusing on improving the device based on user feedback.

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It has also been leaked online that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will continue to feature a 108-megapixel primary camera. However, it is likely to have an upgraded variant of the Samsung ISOCELL Bright HM1 camera sensor.

Some reports have indicated that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series smartphones will come powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 1000 SoC, made using a 5nm process, which will be as good as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 chipset, if not better.

The phone will also reportedly skip the ToF sensor, similar to the newly launched Galaxy Note20. It is also being said that the device will have Qualcomm‘s new in-display fingerprint sensor which is expected to be 17 times bigger than the one found on the Galaxy S20 and it will also be much faster in use. In terms of fast charging support, reports indicate that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will have 60W fast charging.

Haylou Smart Watch 2 with 20-day battery life listed on JD for 129 yuan ($19)

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Jeet

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Aug 21, 2020

Xiaomi-backed Haylou has a new smartwatch in the market — Haylou Smart Watch 2, which has been listed online on JD.com. It seems that the official launch announcement from the company will take place soon.

The device is listed online for a price of 129.9 yuan, which is about $19, although the regular retail price seems to be 169 yuan (~$24). It is listed to come with features like 12 different sports modes and 20 days of battery life on a single charge.

The Haylou Smart Watch 2 features a 1.4-inch TFT display with a screen resolution of 320 x 320 pixels and uses 2.5D curved tempered glass. The display seems bigger and better than the one found on Haylou Solar Smartwatch.

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Similar to most other smartwatches, this one too comes with built-in optical heart rate sensor, smart heart rate algorithms, and support for 24-hour continuous monitoring. The 12 different sports mode on the device include Outdoor Running, Walking, Cycling, Mountain Climbing, Spinning, Yoga, Indoor Running, Free Training, Gymnastics, Basketball, Football, and Rowing.

These modes are similar to what the company offered in its Solar model. We also expect the device to have sleep tracking features. As said, it is rated to offer 20 days of battery life on a single charge.

It is also revealed that the smartwatch, which weighs 38 grams, has been IP68 certified, making it waterproof to prevent raindrops and sweat. Currently, it has been listed on JD.com as “Sold Out” and the sale date is not yet known.

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

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 21, 2020

Recent reports have revealed that Realme is working on the launch of the Realme 7 series of smartphones. Reliable tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has today shared some vital information on the Realme 7 series. He also revealed that the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro smartphones will be launching in India in early September.

The tipster revealed that Realme 7 will be hitting the Indian markets in three choices such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The handset that will be arriving as the successor for the Realme 6 will be available in colors such as Mist Blue and Mist White.

The Realme 7 Pro will be coming to the country in two configurations such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The Realme 6 Pro’s successor will be made available in Mirror Blue and Mirror Silver.

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro - — Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro

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The leak has no information on the specifications and pricing of the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro smartphones. Since the tipster is claiming an early September launch for the Realme 7 series in India, the company may soon start teasing on its arrival in the next few days.

The Realme 7 is also expected to release in other Asian markets. Recently, Thailand’s NBTC authority had approved three upcoming phones such as Realme 7 Pro, Realme 7i, and Realme C17. It is unclear when India will be receiving the Realme 7i phone.

The NBTC certification revealed that the Realme 7 Pro has an RMX2170 model number. There is a possibility that it could be a rebadged version of the Realme X7 that will debut with Realme X7 Pro on Sept. 1. The reason behind it is that the Realme has a similar model number of RMX2176.

The Realme X7’s TENAA listing has revealed that it has a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED punch-hole display with 20:9 aspect ratio, a 2.4GHz octa-core processor, up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, 64-megapixel quad-camera setup, a 32-megapixel selfie camera, and a 4,300mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

OPPO Reno4 Pro Artist Limited Edition goes on sale in China for 4,299 yuan ($622)

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Jeet

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Aug 21, 2020

A few days ago, OPPO had launched a Limited Edition of its OPPO Reno4 smartphone in its home market China, dubbed as OPPO Reno4 Pro Artist Limited Edition. Now, the smartphone is officially available for purchase.

The OPPO Reno4 Pro Artist Limited Edition is priced at 4,299 yuan, which roughly converts to $622 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model. The phone can be purchased through the company’s official online store.

The internals of this limited edition variant remains the same as the original model and the only difference is the new paint job with engraved art. It is designed by James Jean, a Taiwanese-American artist known for his cover art for Marvel Comics and DC Comics.

For the Reno4 Pro, he created art depicting “Summer Carnival of Dreams” with mystical creatures like unicorns. This painting is etched on the phone’s rear AG glass with a “SoleLuna” logo at the center as it was the name of this project. The smartphone also ships with two dedicated themes based on this painting.

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The smartphone comes in Silver color, which is different from the four regular color options offered by the company for the standard model. Even the box contents such as earphones, case, and the 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charger are themed after the painting.

The OPPO Reno4 Pro features a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and low Blue Light certification. It is powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor with Adreno 620 GPU. Running on ColorOS 7.2 UI based on the Android 10 OS, the device packs a 4000mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC fast charging.

Xiaomi Mi 10 series likely to get MEMC support via OTA update

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Jeet

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Aug 21, 2020

Recently, it was reported by a leaker from China that Xiaomi Mi 10 series smartphones come with support for MEMC function but it isn’t enabled. Now, it is being claimed that the company could soon start rolling out OTA update to enable the MEMC feature.

For those who are unaware, MEMC stands for Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation. It basically adds frames to a video with a low frame rate so that it has a higher frame rate and gives a smooth effect.

To estimate the trajectory of the high-speed moving object in a picture, the technology makes use of hardware chips and some software algorithm. The MEMC technology was originally used in TVs and different companies have different names for it, including MotionFlow, TruMotion, Auto Motion Plus, SMR, etc.

Several flagship smartphones also come with support for MEMC technology, including the Black Shark 3, OPPO Find X2, and OnePlus 8, among others. Now, as per the reports, the Mi 10 series will also join the list soon.

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The Xiaomi Mi 10 flagship smartphone comes with a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED 3D curved screen display with Full HD+ screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. The 5G-ready smartphone runs MIUI 11 based on the Android 10 operating system and is powered by a 4,780mAh battery with 30W fast charging technology support.

Samsung Galaxy M51 variants and camera configurations revealed in new leak

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 21, 2020

Recent reports have revealed that last year’s Samsung Galaxy M40 will be replaced by Galaxy M51. The handset is expected to go official in September. A new report by Pricebaba has revealed the different variants of the upcoming M-series Samsung smartphone along with its camera details.

Citing tipster Ishan Agarwal as the source, the publication reported that the Galaxy M51 will be arriving in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions. Both models are expected to come with 128 GB of internal storage. The tipster did not reveal the name of the chipset that will be fueling the device. Past reports have claimed that it could be driven by the Snapdragon 730 SoC.

The publication further stated that the backside of the phone device will have a quad camera setup. It will be pioneered by a 64-megapixel main camera. An ultrawide 12-megapixel lens, a portrait camera of 5-megapixel, and a macro lens of 5-megapixel are also included in the camera setup. For shooting selfies, the smartphone will be flaunting a 32-megapixel front camera.

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Past reports have revealed that the Galaxy M51 will be fitted with a 6.5-inch or 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display that delivers Full HD+ resolution. The display is expected to offer a punch-hole design.

The One UI 2.1 based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the smartphone. One of the major attractions of the phone will be that it will be housing a 7,000mAh battery. The smartphone is expected to support 25W fast charging.

While the official support page of the phone has gone live in Russia, Samsung is yet to confirm on the arrival of the Galaxy M51. Considering that the highest variant of the Galaxy M31s is priced at Rs 21,499 (~$287) in India, it is likely that the Galaxy M51 could be costing around Rs 25,000 (~$333).

Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G likely to launch on September 30

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 21, 2020

Earlier this month, Google announced the Google Pixel 4a midrange phone. At the event, the company also confirmed that it will be releasing the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G phones in the market by fall this year. Soon after the launch event, it was speculated that Google will be announcing the Pixel 5 and Pixel 5a 5G in early October. However, known tipster Jon Prosser claimed that both phones will be debuting on Sept. 30.

According to the new leak, the Pixel 5G will be announced in colors like black and green on the last day of September. The Pixel 4a 5G will be announced alongside in black color only. The Pixel 4a 5G will be made available in October in white. The leak has no information on the specs of these phones.

A recent leak had claimed that the Pixel 5 will be a large-sized device, but it will not be called Pixel 5 XL. The handset may feature a big display of 6.67 inches, and it is expected to support a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen could be supplied by Samsung or BOE. The device is expected to sport a premium build.

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It is speculated the Google Pixel 5 will be fueled by the Snapdragon 765G chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The handset may offer users with an internal storage of 128 GB. It could be fitted with a rear positioned fingerprint reader. The device could be priced at $699.

It is unclear whether the Pixel 4a 5G will be powered by Snapdragon 765G or some other chipset. All that is known about the Pixel 4a 5G is that will come with a cheaper build and a $499 price tag.

You can now use your Sony camera as a hi-res webcam

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 21, 2020

With a lot of people working from home now and having to use video conferencing apps for virtual meetings, more folks have realized that the webcam that ships with their computers are terrible. If you own a Sony digital camera, then you should appear a lot better in video calls than your colleagues.

Sony has announced a desktop application called Imaging Edge Webcam that allows owners of Sony digital cameras to use them as webcams for video calls. Users will also be able to use their cameras for live streaming. All you need is a USB cable and the software, and you should be good to go.

The official press statement released by Sony says that “Imaging Edge Webcam allows users to live stream and video conference in one easy step while also taking full advantage of Sony’s advanced imaging technology, such as industry-leading autofocus, high-resolution picture quality and additional unique features of each compatible camera”.

The software is currently compatible with just 35 models including the Alpha 9 II, Alpha 9, Alpha 7R, Alpha 7R III, Alpha 7S II, Alpha 7S, Alpha 7 III, Alpha 6400, Alpha 6100, RX100 VII, RX100 VI, RX0 II, RX0, vlog camera ZV-1, and the new Alpha 7S III. It is also only available for computers running Windows 10 64bit.

The software is 6.2MB in size and is completely free to use. You can download it here and also read the How to Use guide Sony has put together.

Apple maintains lead as the global smartwatch market grew 20% in H1 2020

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 21, 2020

Counterpoint Research has published its smartwatch market data for the first half of 2020. The data shows the market posted a positive growth at a time when the COVID 19 pandemic crippled businesses globally. The growth may likely be connected to the increasing needs among individuals to keep fit.

Apple maintained its lead of the market with shipment figures that are sky high above those of its rivals. The US company’s revenue accounted for more than half of the market’s global revenues between January and June 2020, up from 43.2 percent in the same period of last year.

The Cupertino-based tech giant also impressively managed to boost its shipment volumes by 22 percent year-on-year even as the industry, on the whole, was “flat” from this particular standpoint due to the coronavirus pandemic. For what it’s worth, COVID-19 couldn’t stop the market from improving its revenue haul, which means worldwide average selling prices were actually on the rise during H1 2020.

Garmin emerged as the second highest-grossing brand in H1 2020, thanks to “one of the broadest portfolios of smartwatches in the market.” Huawei is pushed to the third spot while Sasung is at the fourth place. Imoo takes the fifth spot and Amazfit sits at the sixth place. Fitbit is at the seventh place and Fossil at eighth spot.

In terms of the best-selling smartwatch ranking, the Apple Watch Series 5 emerged as the best-selling smartwatch model, followed by the older Apple Watch Series 3. Huawei Watch GT 2 which was released last year clinches the third spot while the 2019 Galaxy Watch Active 2 variant sits at number 4 spot. The top-5 chart is completed by a relatively unpopular, or so we thought, model – Imoo Z3 4G.

Lenovo Yoga Active Noise Cancellation Headphones with 14-hour battery life launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 21, 2020

Lenovo recently announced the entry of five new notebook PCs under the Yoga series. The Chinese tech giant has also unveiled a new headphone under the Yoga lineup. The Lenovo Yoga ANC headphone comes with active noise cancellation. The headset is billed to go on sale in October this year and is priced at $149.99.

The new Yoga ANC headphones adopt a similar design with the previous version but with improved functions. The headphones come in black, unlike its predecessor which was available in white only. It is quite light, weighing in at 214 g.

The headset uses hybrid digital active noise reduction technology, supports two levels of ANC noise reduction and can provide noise cancellation performance of up to -30dB. The headset can provide up to 14 hours of playback time but we can say how long it will last with active noise cancellation turned on. It can be fully charged in just 3 hours using the USB-C which it features.

This Lenovo Yoga headphones use a 40mm titanium driver unit, 32-ohm impedance, a frequency response range of 20Hz-20kHz, and a dynamic range of up to 110dB. It also supports Bluetooth 5.0 connection, and the Bluetooth codec supports SBC, AAC, aptX, aptXLL, HP1.7, mSBC. Surprisingly, this headset also has a built-in sound card and supports USB connection.

Lenovo Gears Display Hanging Lamp and Gaming Mouse launched in China

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 20, 2020

Lenovo has launched two new accessories under the Lenovo Gears brand. The gadgets are the Lenovo Gears Display Hanging Lamp and Gears M600 Wireless Gaming Mouse. The lamp carries a price tag of 149 yuan (~$21) and will go on presale from August 25 while the actual sale will commence on August 30.

Lenovo Gears Display Hanging Lamp has a brightness adaptive function which can adjust the brightness according to the ambient light. The colour rendering index of the light source is above Ra95 and as such, it doesn’t produce any screen glare.

However, we’ll have to wait for reviews to know if it is worth buying. We don’t know if this product will be sold outside China.

The Lenovo Gears M600 Wireless Gaming Mouse is a large-handed mouse with a dimension of 127.32×68.2×42.05mm, weighing in at 107g. The mouse comes with a standby time of up to 200 hours and support for 16.8 million colours of RGB lighting effects.

The mouse supports three-mode connections and this includes wired connection, wireless 2.4g, and Bluetooth 5.0. It features an efficient PAW3335 sensor, DPI supports up to 16000, and four DPI settings that can be customized. The mouse is compatible with Windows 10 OS and lower.

The gaming mouse carries a price tag of 229 yuan (~$33) and is expected to start shipping on August 25. It is available on Lenovo’s official store in China.

Mobvoi’s TicWatch GTX doesn’t run WearOS and costs just $65!

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 20, 2020

Mobvoi has a new smartwatch, and while it keeps the TicWatch brand name (seeing as they already dropped “TicPods”, we weren’t sure about the future of TicWatch), it doesn’t run WearOS. The new watch is called the TicWatch GTX and it is actually quite affordable.

TicWatch GTX Design

The TicWatch GTX has a circular dial with a tachymeter. It packs a 1.28-inch 240 x 240 TFT screen that is housed in what appears to be an aluminum case. There are just two buttons on the device for operating it.

The dial is attached to 20mm TPU bands and they are quick-release straps, so you should be able to easily replace them. The GTX is available in a single color variant which is gray, and sadly, Mobvoi isn’t selling replacement straps. Nevertheless, you should be able to style it up with third-party straps.

There are several watch faces to choose from: a total of eleven are pre-installed on the device itself and you can always choose more from the Mobvoi app. You also have the option of customizing your own watch face, using pictures available on your phone.

TicWatch GTX specs and features

The TicWatch can track a total of 14 workout modes. The full list of workouts are listed below:

Outdoor running
Indoor running
Outdoor cycling
Indoor cycling
Indoor walking
Yoga
Swimming
Rope skipping
Rowing
Soccer
Basketball
Gymnastics
Mountain climbing
Freestyle training

There is also 24-hour heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking. The TicWatch GTX has support for call alerts and app notifications, music playback control, timer, stopwatch, and weather notifications.

Mobvoi says the watch has a 200mAh battery and will last up to 10 days on a single charge with the power-saving mode on and up to 7 days with regular use. It has a magnetic charger that takes 2 hours to charge the watch from empty to full. The watch connects via Bluetooth 5.0 and has an IP68 rating.

TicWatch GTX Price and Availability

The watch has a price tag of $71.99 but is currently 10% off, so you can grab it for $64.79. That is actually quite affordable and positions the watch as a cheaper option to the Amazfit GTR Lite. You can purchase the watch on the official website. Mobvoi says it will begin shipping on September 3.

Elephone U5 available in two color options of Ocean Blue and Black

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 20, 2020

Elephone U5 was recently launched as a mid-range device at a price of $159.99. It is available in two color options of Ocean Blue and Black while offering some splendid specifications. The beautifully designed smartphone houses a square camera module on the rear side which gives it a stylish look, but the gradient colors make it shine like a star. The well-designed Elephone U5 is available for the price of $159.99.

AMong both colors, the user can choose any color on the basis of their preference. The Ocean Blue gives it a refreshing look while the black is an all-time favorite bringing a classic design.

Apart from the elegant and glossy rear design, the smartphone also offers decent specifications. It houses an Helio P60 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 128 GB Internal storage. The presence of NFC on board makes it compatible with contactless payment via any compatible payment gateway. The powerful yet beautiful smartphone is available on sale from the Elephone official store.

Elephone U5 houses a 6.4-inch Full HD+ punch-hole display with a 93.38% high screen-to-body ratio. It offers thin bezels on the front which makes it suitable for a better viewing experience. There’s a quad-rear camera module on the rear side of the smartphone featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 5-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. There’s also a 24-megapixel selfie camera for quality selfies and video calling.

The newly launched smartphone is available with 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, and up to 512GB expandable storage via a MicroSD card. It runs on Android 10 OS.

However, you can know more about the device by heading to the official website. If you’re interested to get the Elephone U5 for free then enter the ongoing giveaway to test your luck. It is also available for an affordable price of $159.99 from the Elephone official store.

Rumor: OPPO Reno5 Pro and Reno5 Pro Plus will be powered by the Snapdragon 860

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 20, 2020

The OPPO Reno series is already in its fourth generation even though it is just a year old. By the next quarter, we expect OPPO will announce the Reno5 series as details have begun surfacing. Today, a leak revealed the names of the phones in the series and their respective processors, one of which is a chipset that is yet to launch but that we have heard of before.

The source of the leaker is Really Asen Jun, and according to him, there will be three Reno5 phones. They are the Reno5, Reno5 Pro, and Reno5 Pro+. Knowing OPPO, these phones may launch under a different name in other markets. The leaker goes on to reveal the chipsets that are expected to power the three phones.

The Reno5 will be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 775G. This chipset was expected to be announced in June but it still has not been announced. The Snapdragon 775G should bring new features and a higher processing power than the Snapdragon 765G which has turned out to be the go-to chipset for several manufacturers launching mid-range 5G phones.

The Reno5 Pro and Reno5 Pro+ will both feature the Snapdragon 860 Mobile Platform, another processor that is yet-to-be-announced. News of the Snapdragon 860 first surfaced earlier this month, and even then, it was linked to OPPO.

While we know little about these processors, we are pretty sure they will have 5G modems. While OPPO did release 4G variants of the Reno4, we do not think it will do the same for the Reno5 series.

Ulefone Armor 8 launched with Helio P60 SoC, 4GB RAM and 6.1-inch display for $139.99

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 20, 2020

Ulefone Armor 8 has finally unveiled its new ultra-durable rugged smartphone running Android 10. The new smartphone was revealed featuring elegant specifications in three different colors of Black, Red, and Orange. The smartphone primarily runs on MediaTek Helio P60 Octa-Core processor, houses a 6.1-inch waterdrop display and a massive 5580 mAh battery are present onboard. It is available for the limited time sale price of $139.99.

Ulefone Armor 8 rugged smartphone is fully waterproof, dust resistant, and drop resistant smartphone. It’s a durable smartphone which can easily resist sudden drops, water, and even mud,

The smartphone comes with MediaTek Helio P60 SoC coupled with a 4GB LPDR4 RAM and a 64 GB Internal storage. The smartphone can easily run power-intensive tasks without any lag or performance issue. To provide better viewing experience, the smartphone features a 6.1-inch waterdrop display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

It bears a triple rear camera module consisting of a 16-megapixel primary camera, 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. There’s an 8-megapixel selfie camera on the front for quality selfies. The smartphone is backed with a 5580 mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging technology. It runs on the latest and the greatest Android 10 OS.

In the connectivity, the smartphone offers a triple navigation system including GPS + GLONASS + Galileo, NFC for contactless payments, WiFi, and Bluetooth. The front-facing camera and the rear fingerprint sensor is always present for quick unlocking.

Ulefone Armor 8 is already available for the price of $139.99 from Banggood. The presale or the discounted price will be applicable until August 20th. However, you can head over to the official Ulefone website to know more information.

GMK NucBox Indiegogo Campaign to go live on August 25th

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 20, 2020

These days, laptops and Mini PCs have become a primary source of work for most of the businesses across the world. The ongoing Pandemic has forced the employees to work from home. However, some already have laptops or home workstations but others are still looking to grab a new working machine. Here’s the GMK NucBox Mini PC which is portable, affordable, and powerful at the same time.

GMK NucBox can be your work companion which you can even take anywhere as it fits inside the pocket as it measures 2.4 x 2.4 inch in size. The 4K Mini PC houses decent specifications to support heavy processes.

It houses a high-performance Intel Celeron J4125 processor featuring a quad-core and quad-thread design while having 2.7GHz frequency. It is coupled with Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU to handle graphics-intensive tasks. It can be your entertainment box, work station, and a gaming machine.

The NucBox comes with an 8GB DDR4 RAM and up to 512GB SSD storage for better multitasking and endless storage. There are multiple connectivity ports including a 2x USB 3.0, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5mm Audio jack, 1x Micro SD 3.0 port, and a USB -C port for power via AC charger. Moreover, you can wirelessly connect with the network, and devices such as a keyboard, headphones, and other accessories. It supports dual-band WiFI with speeds up to 867Mbps.

The interested users would be able to grab it from Indiegogo at a discounted super early bird price of $159, $175, and $205 featuring different RAM and storage options. It runs on Windows 10 Operating System out of the box. The company is offering around a 24% discount on all three variants of the GMK NucBox via Indiegogo.

It is expected to come along with a 13.3-inch 4K portable display in a different perk.

Back to School promo: Free OnePlus Buds with every OnePlus 8/8 Pro purchase

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 20, 2020

The summer holidays are almost over and if you are a student, it is almost time to return to school. However, returning to school doesn’t have to be unexciting. Manufacturers and stores are known to offer discounts to students shopping for devices to begin the new academic year. OnePlus is one of them and has announced its Back to School promo for this year.

OnePlus is announcing a discount of 8% for students who pick up the OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8 Pro. Not only do you get the flagship phones for less, but you also get a free pair of its OnePlus Buds TWS earbuds.

Ready to hit the books? Get free OnePlus Buds when you buy a OnePlus 8 or 8 Pro, now 8% off for students!

— OnePlus USA (@OnePlus_USA) August 20, 2020

The OnePlus Buds boast 13.4mm drivers, touch controls, Dolby Atmos, and a battery life of 7 hours on a single charge. The total battery life with the included case is 30 hours and with fast charging, you can listen for up to 10 hours (with the case included) after just 10 minutes of charging. The earbuds also have an IPX4 rating, connect via Bluetooth 5.0, and are available in white, blue, and black.

The OnePlus 8 series are flagship phones with Snapdragon 865 processors, curved AMOLED displays with a refresh rate up to 120Hz, and stereo speakers. The Pro version has quad rear cameras while the standard version has triple rear cameras. However, both have 16MP selfie cameras. There is NFC, a 4300mAh battery in the standard version and a 4500mAh battery in the OnePlus 8 Pro, support for 30W fast wired charging, and 30W fast wireless charging (Pro only).

Samsung is working on a budget foldable with model number SM-F415

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 20, 2020

Samsung is the only company to sell foldable smartphones on a large scale. The South Korean tech giant has so far launched four foldable devices under its Galaxy Z series; they are Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Fold 5G, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Z Flip 5G. The fourth and fifth devices – Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Fold2 5G are expected to launch next month. But none of them is affordable. Hence, to lure more customers, the firm is working on a budget foldable smartphone.

It is not the first time we are hearing about an affordable foldable handset from Samsung. In late June, a report claimed the chaebol to have postponed the launch of this phone to next year – 2021. The exact marketing name of this product is a mystery.

But now, an exclusive leak by SamMobile reveals this smartphone to carry model number SM-F415. For those unaware, Samsung uses SM-Fxxx for its Galaxy Z series phones. Also, the leak claims this handset to come in 64GB and 128GB storage configurations.

Unfortunately, that’s the only information the publication has managed to procure so far. It is not known how cheap it will be compared to the current-gen foldables from the company. To lower the price, it may come with a mid-range processor and inferior cameras.

Anyway, it is a good sign for the commercialization of foldables. Soon, we may find this form factor in every price segment in no time if it all goes fine like the smartphone revolution.

Nokia Media Streamer Android TV box launched in India for ₹3,499 (~$46)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 20, 2020

Nokia has joined the league of OEMs with Android TV box to their names like Amazon and Xiaomi. The Finnish company has just launched the Nokia Media Streamer, an Android TV box in India.

This segment has been the exclusive preserve of Amazon for quite a while with its Fire TV sticks but a number of manufacturers have in recent times launched their own Android TV box like the Mi Box 4K and lately the Mi TV Stick earlier this month.

Recently, it was revealed that Flipkart has got the license to release Nokia branded smart products in India. The Nokia Media Streamer is the first product to hit the stage.

The TV box runs on Android 9.0 and is capable of streaming content at full HD (1920x1080p) resolution. The device is powered by a quad-core processor, paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB RAM. It also features support for dual-band WiFi for better reception. The streaming box comes with Dolby Digital Audio and a voice-controlled remote with Google Assistant, which will allow users to control their TV using voice commands.

In addition, Nokia announced a partnership with ZEE5 which will see the device feature a dedicated ZEE5 hotkey, giving users access to over 100 TV channels from the streaming service. The TV box also has a hotkey for Netflix. There is also voice control support via Google Assistant and Android mobile app remote.

The Android TV box also features Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz for dual-band, multi I/O antenna for better reception, built-in Chromecast and Google Home.

The Nokia Media Streamer is priced at Rs. 3499 (~$46) and is expected to go on sale on Flipkart starting from August 28th.

Lava Pulse is a feature phone with a Heart rate and Blood Pressure sensor

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 20, 2020

The feature phone market has continued to shrink due to the prominence of smartphones but manufacturers have continued to push features that will make these feature phones to retain their appeal among buyers. One of such features is 4G connectivity.

Indian phone maker Lava has taken things several steps higher with the launch of its latest model known as Lava Pulse. The Pulse is a feature phone which has a heart rate and blood pressure sensor. The device is touted to be the first phone with such functions. The mobile phone comes with a pulse scanner located on the navigation button. The user simply places his thumb on the scanner to detect the heart rate or blood pressure. The reading is displayed on the phone’s screen. The data can also be saved on the phones for future reference. There is also the option of sharing the data with others via SMS.

The Indian phone maker claims the Lava Pulse’s heart rate and BP sensors have accuracy similar to present electronic Heart rate and Blood pressure measuring digital devices and are ACC/AHA certified. However, it clearly isn’t a substitute for the medical device.

On the hardware side, the Lava Pulse packs a 2.4-inch 65K colour display with QVGA resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. The body is made from polycarbonate with military-grade certification. The phone’s processor is unknown but it features 32MB RAM and expandable memory. Other features include dual SIM, Bluetooth, micro USB port, wireless FM radio with recording, and a camera with video recording. The phone packs a decent 1800 mAh battery with super battery mode which can last up to 6 days on a single charge.

As for the pricing, the Lava Pulse feature phone comes in Rose Gold colour, is priced at Rs. 1599 ($21). The device will be available online on Amazon, Flipkart and at several retail stores across India.

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