Google Pixel 5 with Snapdragon 765G and 8GB RAM appears in AI Benchmark

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Aug 11, 2020

The Google Pixel 5 and Google Pixel 4a (5G) are the upcoming Pixel phones for this year. There are reports that the Pixel 5 will not be debuting as a flagship phone. Rumors surrounding it have claimed that it will be a premium mid-range phone fueled by the Snapdragon 765G. The Google Pixel 5 has appeared on AI benchmark. The listing confirms that it is indeed powered by the SD765G SoC.

The AI Benchmark listing first spotted by tipster Abhishek Yadav reveals that the Google Pixel 5 is equipped with 8 GB of RAM. The presence of the SD765G inside the device reveals that it will be debuting as the first 5G-ready Pixel phone. Also, it will be the first Pixel phone to come with 8 GB of RAM. Unfortunately, the AI Benchmark has no information on the other specs of the device.

Rumors surrounding the Pixel series have revealed that the Pixel 5 XL series will not be accompanying the Pixel 5 this year. It appears that the search engine giant will be launching the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) phones together in October. Both phones are expected to hit the market by fall this year.

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There are contradictory reports about the screen of the Pixel 5. initial reports claimed that the Pixel 5 has a 5.81-inch OLED display, However, a display analyst that recently claimed that the “new Google phone” with 5G support has 6.67-inch display that with 120Hz refresh rate support. It is speculated that the analyst could be talking about the Pixel 5 phone.

It is unclear which processor will be fueling the Google Pixel 4a (5G). It remains to be seen whether the phone comes with the Snapdragon 765G or the less powerful Snapdragon 690 5G SoC. Google has already confirmed that the Pixel 4a (5G) will be priced at $499.

Xiaomi’s 10th Anniversary Launch Event will have “One More Thing”

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Jeet

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Aug 11, 2020

In order to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Xiaomi, the Chinese company is hosting an event in China where the company’s CEO Lei Jun will address the public, along with launching a couple of special edition products.

The company is confirmed to launch Mi 10 Ultra Commemorative Edition and Redmi K30 Ultra Commemorative Edition smartphones at the event. However, the company is now teased to have “one more thing” at the event.

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Lei Jun put up a poll on his Weibo account asking people which product they are most interested in and among the options, there was “one more thing” which received the most number of votes. This hints that the company will have another surprise up its sleeves which will be revealed at the event.

So far, there’s no information about what the “one more thing” product is that the Xiaomi CEO is talking about. Since the event is scheduled to take place tonight in China, we’ll get to know about it in a few hours.

Recently, Lei Jun confirmed that the upcoming Redmi K30 Ultra Commemorative Edition is based on the company’s K30 Pro smartphone and will come with some newly added features to offer “100% full flagship experience.”

Realme’s new Dimensity 720 phone could be cheapest 5G phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 11, 2020

According to a reliable tipster from China, Realme is working on a new phone fueled by the Dimensity 720 chipset. The smartphone is expected to be positioned lower than the Realme V5 5G that debuted recently in China. Hence, it appears that the mysterious Realme phone could be arriving in the market as the most affordable 5G-ready smartphone.

The Dimensity 720 powered Realme V5 5G arrived in China with a starting price of 1,399 Yuan (~$201). As compared to the Realme V5, the unnamed Realme phone that the tipster is talking about has weaker specs despite featuring the same Dimensity 720 SoC. Probably, it could be priced around 1,199 Yuan (~$172).

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Recent reports have revealed that Huawei is planning to unveil the Enjoy 20 5G phone in China. It is a phone with LCD panel display, 13-megapixel triple cameras, 5,000mAh battery and is rumored to be powered by Dimensity 720 chipset. The rumor mill has claimed that it could be the cheapest 5G phone from Huawei. Realme seems to be planning to rival the Enjoy 20 5G with its new Dimensity 720 powered phone.

The mysterious handset that the leakster is talking about could be the Realme RMX2200 phone that is now listed in TENAA’s database with few details on its specs. The listing has revealed that it has a 6.52-inch display and a 4,980mAh battery. The phone measures 164.4 x 76 x 8.6mm and it carries support for 5G connectivity. The listing of the phone is expected to soon get populated with its images and remaining specs.

In related news, another Realme phone with model number RMX2176 has surfaced on TENAA with minimum details. It has an FHD+ 6.43-inch OLED panel with punch-hole design and high refresh rate support. It may come with a 32-megapixel front camera and a 64-mgeapixel quad rear camera. The phone could be fueled by Snapdragon 765G and 4.300mAh dual-cell battery with 50W / 65W fast charging support.

Nokia 5.3 along with other affordable phones may launch this month

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 11, 2020

In March, HMD Global unveiled multiple phones such as Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3, and Nokia 5310 2020 music-centric feature phone. Soon after the launch, the Nokia 5.3 and Nokia 5310 2020 were listed on Nokia India’s official site. The feature phone is already available for purchase in India with a pricing of Rs. 3,399, but the Nokia 5.3 is yet to go official. Fresh information shared by The Mobile Indian states that the Nokia 5.3 may go official along with two other phones this month.

The names of the other Nokia phones are not known yet. Recently, the Bluetooth SIG approved Nokia TA-1239, TA-1258, TA-1298, and TA-1292 Nokia phones. The TA-1258 model number belongs to the Nokia C3 phone that debuted recently in China.

According to NokiaMob.net, the Nokia TA-1239, TA-1298, and TA-1292 also belong to the Nokia C3 phone. Hence, there is a possibility that the Finnish firm could be launching the Nokia C3 phone soon in India. The Nokia 1.3 could be the other phone that is heading to India. The India launch of Nokia C3 and Nokia 1.3 is just a speculation. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know which other Nokia phones are coming soon to India.

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Nokia 5.3 specifications

The Nokia 5.3 has a 6.5-inch HD+ display with waterdrop notch. The Snapdragon 665 SoC fuels the device with 6 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 64 GB. The Android One phone comes preinstalled with Android 10 OS.

The Nokia 5.3 has an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear is fitted with a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera setup placed inside a round-shaped housing. It has a 4,000mAh battery and a rear-positioned fingerprint reader.

Realme RMX2176 key specifications leak reveals 6.43-inch OLED display, 64MP quad cameras, 4,300mAh battery and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 11, 2020

In the first half of the year, Realme only unveiled Realme X50 series phones in China. In the 2020’s second half, the company announced the Realme V5 phone. Rumors have it that the RMX2121 that was spotted at TENAA in June could be the Realme V5 Pro phone. Apart from Realme RMX2121 phone, model numbers of two unknown Realme phones such as Realme RMX2176 and RMX2200 has appeared in the database of TENAA. At present, TENAA has revealed few details like dimensions, screen size, and rated battery capacity of the two phones. At the same time, popular tipster Digital Chat Station from China has shared key specifications of an upcoming Realme phone. He seems to have shared the other specs of the Realme RMX2176.

The TENAA appearance of the Realme RMX2716 measures 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1mm. The smartphone is fitted with a 6.43-inch screen and it has a dual-part battery. The rated capacity of one of its batteries is 2,100mAh.

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The leaked details shared by the tipster shows that the OLED panel supports a high refresh rate. The screen has a punch-hole display and it offers Full HD+ resolution. The display could be integrated with a fingerprint reader. The device has a 32-megapixel front camera. It has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

The smartphone is powered by a 2.4GHz processor. The tipster has speculated that the phone could be equipped with the Snapdragon 765G. The combined size of its battery is 4,300mAh. The handset will support 50W / 65W rapid charging. The smartphone weighs 175 grams.

Hopefully, newer reports will reveal the identity of the Realme RMX2176. The TENAA listing of the phone is also expected to get updated soon with full specifications and images soon.

Huawei Mate X2 renders & details leaked: in-folding design, stylus pen & more

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 11, 2020

Despite mounting pressure from the US, Huawei is expected to go ahead with the launch of its 2020 flagship Mate series models in the second half of this year. The tech giant is also expected to unveil the Mate X2 foldable smartphone. Talking of the Mate X2, unofficial renders of the foldable device has appeared online.

The renders appeared to have been scooped from a fan-generated video rendition of what the Mate X2 would look like. The rendition is seemingly based on a previous foldable phone design patent that was filed by Huawei. Industry insider Ross Young (@DSSC) who shared the renders affirm that the Mate X2’s design is not much different from the renders.

In terms of the design, the renders show that the next-gen Mate X2 will utilise an in-folding design as against the out-folding one used on the Mate X. The camera module will be located at the side of the screen. There will also be a stylus pen on board, according to the leak. The phone will have a compartment for storing the stylus pen.

Just under the camera modules, the device will pack a secondary screen which can display relevant information such as time and weather.

Perhaps, what should interest you the most about the Mate X2 is that the device can be folded halfway and used in a laptop mode. In this mode, the screen is split into two – one functions as the display and the other one as the input keyboard.

The rumoured details of the device include an 8.03-inch screen size when fully opened. This is the same size as the Mate X.

Alleged Huawei Mate 40 spec sheet reveals RAM and storage configuration

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 11, 2020

The Mate 40 series will be the last Huawei phone to come with a (new) Kirin processor. We already know what the flagships will look like, thanks to leaked renders that surfaced earlier this month, though there are some folks that have said the phones will not look like the renders have portrayed them. Now, a spec sheet has revealed some key features of the standard Huawei Mate 40.

The spec sheet was published on a Chinese site, PCOnline.com. It says the phone will run EMUI 11 out of the box which is expected. It will be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Kirin 9000 processor paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of expandable storage via an NM card slot.

The Huawei Mate 40 will also have a fingerprint scanner underneath its Super AMOLED screen. Other features mentioned include support for dual SIM (nano-only) Bluetooth 5.1, and dual-band Wi-Fi.

The leaked render shows the device has a curved display with a pill-shaped cut-out for two front-facing cameras. It is also shown to have triple rear cameras arranged in a cookie-shaped camera housing.

Celebrate India’s Independence Day with these special edition Lava phones

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 10, 2020

This Saturday, August 15, is India’s 74th Independence Day, and ahead of the event, mobile phone manufacturer, Lava, has released some special edition models of its phones to mark the event. The phones are the Lava Z61 Pro, Lava A9, and Lava A5 ProudlyIndian Editions.

The Lava Z61 Pro was announced last month in Amber Red, Midnight Blue, and Champagne Gold. Lava has now released a special gold version with the hashtag #ProudlyIndian printed on the back of the phone.

The Lava A5 and Lava A9 are new phones with cases painted in India’s national colors. The former is an INR 1,449 (~$19) phone with a 2.4-inch QVGA display. It packs a 1000mAh battery which Lava claims will last three days (standard usage) on a single charge. It also has a VGA camera and an LED flash that doubles as a flashlight. There is support for automatic call recording and wireless FM radio with support for recording too.

If you don’t want the ProudlyIndian edition, you can also pick up the phone in Blue+Silver, Rose Gold, Wave, and Sea Green. the first two are priced at INR 1499 (~$20) while the last two have a price tag of INR 1549 (~$21).

The Lava A9 has a larger 2.8-inch QVGA display. Its battery is also bigger at 1700mAh and boasts a six-day battery life. Just like the A5, it has dual SIM slots. It also has Bluetooth and an FM radio. Its rear camera is a 1.3MP sensor with an LED flash beside it. It is priced at INR 1,899 (~$25)

The phones will be available for purchase via Flipkart and also at offline stores. So if you are on the search for a new phone that also shows how proud you are to be Indian, then you may want to get one of these phones.

Samsung introduces AltZLife “Quick Switch” & “Content Suggestions” features for Galaxy A51/A71

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 10, 2020

Just last month, Samsung rolled out an update to Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 globally with features from the Galaxy S20 series. Now, once again, the company announces a new feature called AltZLife specifically for the Indian variant of these handsets developed by a team of young engineers at Samsung R&D Institutes in Bangalore and Noida.

Alt key on Windows computers is used in shortcut combination with Tab key to switch between running applications. In a similar fashion, Samsung’s AltZLife feature will let users switch between normal and private mode on their smartphones by double-pressing the power key.

The engineers at Samsung came up with these features using insights from consumer research. According to a research conducted by the company, 79% of Gen Z customers admit to having content on their smartphones that they don’t want their family or anyone else to access it. This led to the development of “Make for India” features – “Quick Switch” and “Content Suggestions” as part of AltZLife.

Samsung already offers “Secure Folder” powered by “Samsung Knox” security to store valuable private data (pictures, videos, documents, etc), apps and even duplicate apps. The new “Quick Switch” feature allows users to quickly switch between the private space (Secure Folder) and normal space (regular homescreen, app drawer, and apps) quickly by double-pressing the power key.

For instance, if a user is on their private WhatsApp and someone they don’t wish to sneak on them comes nearby, then this user can double press the power key to switch to the normal WhatsApp app on their phone.

This action can be carried out on any screen and its function changes accordingly. If the user double presses the power key inside an app for which they have a duplicate version, then the action will let them switch between the two instances of this app like the above example.

Whereas, if they carry out the action on home screen or app drawer, the phone will launch the Secure Folder. It is worth noting that the system prompts authentication while switching between two spaces. Hence, no other people can access the private data of users.

On the other hand, “Content Suggestions” when enabled automatically identifies faces and categories of images the user had earlier selected private with the help of on-device AI and moves them to “Secure Folder”. Therefore, users no need to worry about adding them manually.

These two features are currently limited to the Indian variants of Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71. Samsung has already begun the rollout of the OTA update that adds the above-mentioned two features.

Samsung sets August 13 as launch date for Galaxy Note 20 series in China

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 10, 2020

Samsung already had a global launch for the Galaxy Note 20 series but it is yet to unveil the phones in China. Today, it announced the launch date for the new stylus-toting flagships in the Asian country.

The Galaxy Note20 series will be unveiled in China on Thursday, August 13. The launch will see Samsung unveil the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G. Samsung has also confirmed that the Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Buds Live will tag along.

The Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra heading to China will be the Snapdragon 865 Plus version. The standard edition has been reported to have a price tag of ¥7699 while the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is said to be priced at ¥9599 (~$1379) for the 12+256GB version and ¥10,399 (~$1494) for the 12+512GB version.

The Galaxy Note20 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ flat AMOLED display, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 12MP+64MP+12MP triple rear cameras, a 10MP selfie camera, stereo speakers, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 4300mAh battery, and support for 25W fast charging.

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G adopts a curved AMOLED display that is 6.9-inches in size, has a 1440 x 3088 resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage with support for storage expansion. There are four cameras on the back which includes a 108MP primary camera. It also has a 10MP selfie camera, stereo speakers, Gorilla Glass Victus protection, and packs a 4500mAh battery.

Huawei’s CEO unveils new HarmonyOS logos for the Chinese & global versions

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 10, 2020

HarmonyOS logo for the global version

Huawei recently participated at the China Information Technology Summit 2020 where teh company’s consumer business CEO Yu Chengdong (Richard Yu) revealed a number of details about the company’s future plans. One of them bothers on the tech giant’s independent operating system – HarmonyOS. The CEO unveiled a new set of logos for the operating system.

One of the new logos is for the global version of the operating system while the second one is for the Chinese version with some notable differences between the two. The logo of the Global version is composed of dots and lines, while the Chinese version is composed of dots of different sizes. The overall design is simple.

Huawei took a major step towards reducing its reliance on other companies after the US ban with the launch of its own operating system, dubbed as HarmonyOS. The company is now planning to expand the usage with the expected release of HarmonyOS 2.0 which will be utilised on wearables, PCs, and cars. It is just fitting that the company design a recognised logo that would be used to identify products running the OS. Also, the use of two different logos for the Chinese and global versions is a good move which would allow users to differentiate the two.

Xiaomi launches MiTu Kids Watch 4X with VoLTE, dual camera, 7 days battery life & more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 10, 2020

Xiaomi quietly launches MiTu Kids Watch 4X in China for 549 yuan ($79). The highlights of this wearable include support for VoLTE HD calls in more than 200 countries, dual camera, water-resistance up to 20m, and 7 days of battery life.

The newly introduced MiTu Kids Watch 4X sports a 1.52-inch square display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and oleophobic coating for a smudge-free experience. The strap of the wearable is made of silicon and it comes in two colors – Blue and Pink.

The Watch supports VoLTE HD calls on 4G networks in more than 200 countries and all the three major carriers in China – China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom. It also comes with GPS so that parents can track the whereabouts of their children from their smartphones running Android 4.2+ or iOS 9.0+. Also, there’s an option for SOS function.

Further, the wearable comes with Xiao AI voice assistant, a dictionary app, and an interactive English coaching app. Additionally, parents can install a host of other educational apps and it also features an in-built customized QQ messenger for kids to stay connected with their parents.

The Mitu Kids Watch 4X also sports a 2MP front-facing camera for video calls and a 5MP side-mounted camera to capture pictures of the surroundings. Kids can also learn about the things in the clicked pictures with the help of on-board AI like Google Lens.

The wearable is water-resistant up to 20m so that kids can wearing even during their swimming practice. Last but not least, it is backed by an 830mAh battery, which the company claims to offer 7 days of battery life.

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Huawei Watch Fit leaks: renders, features, and price

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 10, 2020

Huawei has a new smartwatch coming soon and it is not only unique but also pretty and colorful. The new smartwatch is called the Huawei Watch Fit, and its renders, specs, price, and launch date have leaked.

The source of the leak is Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) and he leaves nothing to the imagination.

So guys here are the official press renders of HUAWEI Watch Fit in all 4 colors, along with its full specifications and price
-1.64 inch AMOLED display with 456 x 280 pixel res.
-5ATM Water Resistance
-Sensors: Heart rate, Accelerometer, Ambient light, GPS, Barometer
(1/3) pic.twitter.com/CQ4tIccKa0

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) August 10, 2020

Huawei Watch Fit Design

The Huawei Watch Fit doesn’t have a round display like Huawei’s other smartwatches. It also doesn’t have a square display but a rectangular one but in portrait and not landscape.

The display is a 1.64-inch AMOLED panel with a 456 x 280 resolution and it is surrounded by a frame which we hope is metal with a silver, gray, or gold finish. The watch faces shown in the render have a simple design but we hope there are others rather than just one with different colors.

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There is a single pill-shaped button on the side of the watch along with a hole at the top. We are not sure if that hole is a microphone but if it is one, then the Huawei Watch Fit may have a built-in assistant. The smartwatch is shown in four colorways – green, black/gray, orange, and beige, all with silicone straps.

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Huawei Watch Fit Specs

According to the leaker, the Huawei Watch Fit has a 5 ATM water resistance rating. It has a heart rate monitor, accelerometer, ambient light, built-in GPS, and a barometer. It can track the following activities – walking, running, swimming, and cycling (indoor and outdoor). It also has sleep tracking, stress test, and breathing exercises.

The battery life of the watch is said to be up to 10 days but the capacity wasn’t stated. We presume the battery life will be longer in basic watch mode. The smartwatch will work with both iOS and Android devices running Android 5.0+ and iOS 9.0+ respectively.

Huawei Watch Fit Price

The Huawei Watch Fit will sell for €119 and will be announced in September. The retail box will contain the watch itself, a charging station, cable, and a quick start guide.

Anker PowerCore Play 6K is a game controller, fan & power bank for iOS & Android

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 10, 2020

Anker has launched a new mobile phone peripheral bearing the name PowerCore Play 6K. The gadget is a cheap product which performs three functions at a go. First, it is a mobile “gaming controller” with support for Android and iOS devices. Secondly, it is a power bank and lastly, it is a cooling fan.

There is no doubt that the PowerCore Play 6K is designed specifically for gamers and wit the three integrated functions, you still get to use your for gaming for an extended period without running out of battery power. You also won’t have to entertain any fear of the phone getting too hot.

The Anker device doesn’t really have any significant feature that makes it an actual games controller. It is more like a kickstand that holds the phone, making it easy for users to achieve a firm grip during gaming. The kickstand can also be used for watching videos. The gadget also comes in handy in keeping the phone charged and cool while gaming. Some might find the gadget too bulky for comfort especially as it crams a massive 6,700 mAh battery which can charge devices at up to 15W via the USB Type-A or USB Type-C ports. The battery can be fully recharged in just 3 hours and should offer a significant boost to the phone’s battery life while gaming.

The controller also features an integrated fan to keep your device cool during use. We should point out that aside from the gadget looking bulky, the charging cable can also be obstructive while charging. Perhaps, Anker should consider making a new version that supports wireless charging. But for the price, this is a decent product that gives you value for your bucks.

The PowerCore Play 6K supports phones ranging from 5.7 to 6.45 inches in size. It is presently available on Amazon for an affordable $35.99 price tag. Anker is offering an 18-month warranty for this product.

Huawei Darren Smart Table Lamp 2 rivals the Mi Lamp for ¥179 (~$26)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 10, 2020

Huawei has launched a smart lamp dubbed Huawei Smart Table Lamp 2 on Huawei Mall. The smart lamp will be on pre-sale from August 11th to 17th for 179 yuan ($25) but the actual retail price will be 199 yuan ($28). The lamp will be sold on Huawei’s official mall – Vmall.

The Huawei Smart Desk Lamp 2 adopts China’s AA-level illumination standard and supports 360° ultra-wide-angle illumination. The lamp has reportedly passed the inspection of five authoritative monitoring agencies and has been certified not to come with blue light hazard, no flicker, and no radiation. This ensures the light is safe for the eyes. The product can well illuminate a desk with a diameter of 1.6 meters.

The smart lamp has a peak illumination of 4839LUX with the colour rendering index of the table lamp standing at Ra>95. It utilises LED lights with a 4000K color temperature. In addition, the desk lamp has seven built-in learning modes and can be paired to the Huawei Smart Home app so as to be controlled from a smartphone.

Redmi Note 8 Pro gets a Coral Orange special edition

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 10, 2020

Yesterday, the official Xiaomi Twitter account announced that the Redmi Note 8 Pro will get a special edition. And just as we predicted, it is a new color variant called Coral Orange.

The new Coral Orange Redmi Note 8 Pro is the same colorway as the Twilight Orange announced back in January in China.

With the new color option, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is now available in a total of five colors. The other four colors are Electric/Deep Blue, Gamma/Forest Green, Halo/Pearl White, and Shadow Black/Mineral Gray. However, not all color options are sold in a particular market. Xiaomi has also not announced which countries the new Coral Orange will be sold.

The mid-range phone powered by the Helio G90T has a 6.53-inch FHD+ display with a notch that houses a 20MP camera. It packs 64MP quad rear cameras, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 4500mAh battery capacity. There is NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, an audio jack, and a USB-C port.

OPPO A6 reportedly launching in India next month

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 10, 2020

OPPO launched the A5 2020 around September last year packing a Snapdragon 665 chipset and 5000mAh battery. The affordable mid-range model is now set to get a successor in India. Tech blog 91mobiles reports that OPPO will launch a successor to the A5 2020 in September this year which will likely be known as OPPO A6 2020.

Quoting a source familiar with the matter, the report touts the new model to come with several upgrades in the processor, camera, and display aspects. The mobile phone will also be priced at around Rs 10,000.

The exact specifications of the A6 2020 are yet to appear online but the predecessor – the A5 2020 sports a 6.5-inch waterdrop notch display with HD+ resolution of 720 x 1,600 pixels. The display also comes with 20:9 aspect ratio, Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

The Snapdragon 665-powered model comes in 3GB, 4GB and 6GB RAM variants with up to 128GB of internal storage. The A5 2020 also features a 12MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide angle + 2MP portrait + 2MP macro sensors Quad camera setup. While at the front there an 8MP sensor for selfies and video calls. The device also features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, USB Type-C support, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, and dual-SIM support.

We expect the A6 to build on these premium features.

Poster reveals key Mi 10 Ultra key specs including 120W fast charging

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 10, 2020

Even though the Mi 10 Ultra will be announced tomorrow, the leaks have not stopped pouring in. The latest is a poster that reveals some key specs of the upcoming flagship.

The picture was posted on Weibo by a user that goes by “Nonsense de digital”. The image reveals the Mi 10 Ultra has 120x digital zoom, a 120Hz 10-bit display, and support for 120W fast charging.

The poster also includes images of the phone. As we can see, the Mi 10 Ultra will be available in white and gray. On its back are four cameras including one with a periscope lens.

The Mi 10 Ultra will be the first phone to launch with support for 120W fast charging, beating the upcoming iQOO 5 to it. The phone will also pack an amazing display which not only has a 120Hz refresh rate but is also a 10-bit OLED panel like that of the OPPO Find X2 Pro which means it can display more colors than the 8-bit panel used by most phones.

The Mi 10 Ultra will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 Plus processor with up to 16GB of RAM. It has been confirmed that the device will ship with a pre-applied antimicrobial film on the screen and an antimicrobial case.

HydrogenOS 11 based on Android 11 Beta 3 released for OnePlus 8/8 Pro in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 10, 2020

As expected, OnePlus officially introduced HydrogenOS 11 in China earlier today. OnePlus 8/8 Pro users can already install it in the region to try out the new features. The beta build, which is available to install is called Developer Preview 2 (DP2) and it is based on Android 11 Beta 3. The DP1 released last month in China was based on Android 11 Beta 2 and it was not called HydrogenOS 11 just like the international version.

OnPlus had rolled out two Developer Previews for the international variants of OnePlus 8/8 Pro in June and July based on Android 11 Beta 1 and Beta 2 respectively. The company is expected to release the third and final Developer Preview based on Android 11 Beta 3 very soon.

Ahead of it, it held an event in China revealing the features of HydrogenOS 11, the Chinese version of OxygenOS 11. Also, the build released today in the brand’s home country integrates all the new features of its upcoming mobile software.

To make you understand the Android 11 builds for OnePlus 8/8 Pro clearly, here’s a simple explainer.

	International Variants	Chinese Variant
Android 11 Beta 1	Developer Preview 1	–
Android 11 Beta 2	Developer Preview 2	Developer Preview 1
Android 11 Beta 3	Developer Preview 3 (OxygenOS 11)	Developer Preview 2 (HydrogenOS 11)

Now, with the confusion out of the way, here are the new features of HydrogenOS 11.

Revamped design and animations
Redesigned Weather, Gallery, Notes, and other system apps
Beter one-hand experience
Two new system fonts
A new live wallpaper that changes according to the time of the day
AOD (Always-on Display) with scheduling options
10 Clock Styles
Zen Mode 2.0
AI video generator in OnePlus Gallery app similar to Google Photos
OnePlus File Transfer, Works with devices from companies part of Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance

Having said that, we expect OnePlus to reveal the features of OxygenOS 11, which will be mostly similar to HydrogenOS 11 with the release of Android 11 Beta 3 (Developer Preview 3) for international variants of OnePlus 8/8Pro.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra with a Snapdragon 865+ chip, 16GB RAM pops up on GeekBench

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 10, 2020

Xiaomi is expected to take the wraps off the Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition on August 11 in China. The flagship will debut alongside the K30 Ultra and other unnamed products. Ahead of the launch event, the Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition which will also be known as Mi 10 Ultra has made an appearance on GeekBench.

The device appears as Xiaomi M2007J1SC and a search on our database shows that the model has previously appeared on GeekBench and several other certification websites. It appeared on GeekBench first on July 31 and also was spotted on AnTuTu benchmark. The device was previously thought to bear the moniker Mi 10 Pro Plus but with Xiaomi’s latest confirmation, we now know the actual name.

It has consistently been listed as packing a Snapdragon 865+ processor. The single-core score of 901 and multi-core score of 3275 is consistent with those of other SD 865+ models. This recent GeekBench listing further shows that the device will have a massive 16GB of RAM onboard. 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition.

The renders of the Mi 10 Ultra leaked over the weekend showing the device will have a Quad-camera setup at the rear including a square periscope lens that can achieve 120x zoom. The other sensors include a 108MP main camera, 20MP super wide-angle and a8MP telephoto sensor.

Furthermore, the device is expected to come with an FHD+ resolution AMOLED display which supports 120Hz refresh rate. It will also pack a 4500mAh battery and will have support for 100W or 120W ultra-fast wired charging. There is also a rumour that the Mi 10 Ultra will have an under-screen camera on board, an industry first, but we don’t know about that yet.

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