GMK is soon going to launch its new palm-sized NucBox 4K Mini PC via Indiegogo. It features high-end specifications at such a commendable price. The primary highlights o the GMK 4K mini PC include the presence of 8GB RAM, Intel Celeron J4125 CPU, UHD 600 graphics, 128/256/512 GB SSD storage. It will start retailing for the price of $209 but you can grab a hefty 24% discount if you sign up today on IndieGoGo. The final price of the device would be $159.
GMK NucBox 4K Mini PC is powered with Intel Celeron J4125 processor having a base clocking speed of 2GHz and a maximum 2.7GHz frequency. The octa-core 64-bit processor features 4 threads and houses Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU onboard. There’s an 8GB DDR4 RAM which facilitates multitasking and enables high-end performance while gaming or video editing.
The high-speed SSD further improves NucBox performance and reduces the boot time and app launch time. GMK 4K Mini PC supports dual-band WiFi for flawless speeds of up to 867MB. It houses a 1x HDMI v1.4, 2x USB 3.0, 1x Type-C, 1x headphone jack, and microSD card.
It comes preinstalled with Windows 10 which enables the user to work, play and perform any kind of work in 4K resolution. The Mini PC is carved inside a metal chassis with 10W TDP.
GMK NucBox 4K Mini Box is useful, portable, and consumes less energy. You can get a 24% discount if you sign up for the campaign on Indiegogo.
Recently, Counterpoint Research released a report of the European smartphone market for Q1 2020 which showed that Xiaomi achieved an astronomical growth of 145% YoY. Market research firm Canalys has also released a report of phone shipments in Europe for the second quarter of the year.
After a successful outing in Q1 2020, Xiaomi efforts to gain more grounds in Europe paid off as the report shows the company beat embattled fellow Chinese OEM Huawei to rank as the third-largest smartphone vendor in the whole of Europe in the second quarter of the year 2020.
The data also reveals that Samsung continued its leadership of the market in the second quarter with a 30% market share. The company lead has continuously shrunk with a 31% YoY drop in its market share.
Apple occupies the second spot with a quarterly market share of 21% representing a YoY growth of 42%. Xiaomi is at the third spot with a market share of 17%, a year-on-year increase of 65%. This data shows that the brand continues to occupy the first place in Spain in terms of market share.
It is also important to note that Xiaomi and Apple are the only manufacturers in Europe that have increased their share in the second quarter. Among them, Apple increased by 42% and Xiaomi increased by 65%, with market shares of 21% and 17% respectively.
Huawei, due to some well-known reasons, experienced a drop in its shipments in Europe by 17%, dropping one place in the ranking. Despite emerging the fourth-largest smartphone vendor in Europe, Huawei is still the largest vendor in the global smartphone market, beating Samsung to the crown for the second quarter of 2020. Samsung is ranked second while Apple occupies the third spot with an increase in shipment, thanks to the iPhone SE 2020. Xiaomi and OPPO are ranked fourth and fifth in global shipments respectively.
When it comes to updates, Samsung isn’t at the top of the list. However, it has improved in the past year. Now, it plans to do better as it announced at today’s Galaxy Unpacked event that it will provide 3 years of Android OS updates or in its own words “OS updates up to 3 generations”.
This puts Samsung in the same category as Google, HMD Global, and OnePlus who provide three OS upgrades for their phones. This means Samsung’s new devices, that is, the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 should get Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13. Samsung isn’t stopping there though.
All flagships announced starting with the Galaxy S10 series are also eligible for three OS updates. So the Galaxy S10 series should get Android 11 and Android 12 updates. Don’t expect to get them in time though.
Samsung has not said anything yet about tablets but we expect its flagship tablets such as the Galaxy Tab S6 should also get the sea treatment.
With Samsung upping its update game, we expect other manufacturers that are poor at rolling out updates will step up their game as software support is also a criterion for folks when picking up new devices.
In addition to the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, Samsung also launched the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+. The two tablets are the company’s latest flagship tablets which have been in the rumour mills for quite a while now. The tablets present with all the dressings of a formidable flagship slate positioned towards taking on the Apple iPad Pro.
Both model have almost similar designs but the Plus variant features a bigger display size that the tab S7. The Tab S7+ is also slightly thinner than the S7 but is heavier. The major difference between the two is the location of the fingerprint sensors which are manufactured by Goodix Technology. The Galaxy Tab S7 has its fingerprint sensor on the side while the Tab S7+ packs an optical sensor mounted under the display.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 sports an 11-inch LPTS TFT LCD with a WQXGA resolution of 2560×1600 pixels. The Galaxy Tab S7+ has a bigger and better 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2800×1752 pixels (WQXGA+). Both displays have support for 120Hz refresh rate.
The models are powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865+ processor paired with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.0 storage. There is also a higher variant with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The storage can be expanded by a whopping 1TB via a microSD card.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
On the camera side, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ have the same front and rear cameras. At the rear aspect is a dual-camera setup consisting of a 13MP main sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens and an 8MP secondary image sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, wide-angle lens. Both devices support recording 4K resolution videos at up to 30fps from the rear cameras. For selfies and webcam, there is an 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens.
The battery aspect is one part where the models dazzle. The Galaxy Tab S7 packs an 8,000mAh battery whereas the larger Galaxy Tab S7+ has a mammoth 10,090mAh battery. Both slates feature support for Samsung’s 45W Super Fast Charging technology, which is based on the USB Power Delivery 3.0 specification with Programmable Power Supply (USB-PD PPS).
In addition, the slates now have support for S Pen stylus which connects to the tablet via Bluetooth Low Energy and can be attached magnetically to the rear near the cameras. When attached to the rear of the tablet, the S Pen wirelessly charges but even in the low power state, it can still be used as a stylus. If you have the Book Cover, the S Pen even fits snugly underneath the cover.
The S Pen measures 147mm in length and 8.2mm in diameter, weighs only 8g, and is IP68 dust and water-resistant. It retains the same functionality from the previous generation, meaning you can use S Pen Air action gestures to take selfies or videos or control multimedia content. You can also jot down notes in Samsung Notes that can be converted to digital text and then exported to Microsoft Word-supported formats or to a PDF. Samsung Notes’ floating window also returns, letting you take notes or make sketches while you’re in another app.
On the software side, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ run on One UI 2.5 based on Android 10. Samsung has made several tweaks to the UIwith several features added to the operating system. Samsung is also teaming u with Microsoft to integrate the tablets with Windows through the upgraded Link to Windows app. The app will give users access to the tablet’s apps directly from your Windows 10 PC. It also allows users to send messages, manage notifications, sync photos, and mirror the tablet’s display.
The Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ also feature on-device Samsung DeX, so you can get a PC-like experience without having to connect to an external monitor. There is also support for Samsung’s Quick Share feature which allows users to quickly transfer files to nearby contacts. You also get support for Google’s new Nearby Share feature.
As for the prices, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 carries a starting price of $649.99 while the Galaxy Tab S7+ is priced at $849.99.The slates come in Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Bronze colours. The tablets are expected to be avilable this Fall. Also, you’ll need to buy the S Pen, Book Cover, and Book Cover Keyboard accessories separately.
The Galaxy Watch3 is the latest smartwatch in town and it not only puts advanced health technology on your wrist but also does it with style.
Galaxy Watch3 Design
The watch boasts a design you will find on luxury watches and is made from materials such as stainless steel, titanium (select model), and high-quality leather.
The display is now bigger and the much-loved rotating bezel has been retained. Even with the larger screen, Samsung says the Galaxy Watch3 is 14% thinner, 8% smaller and 15% lighter than the first-gen Galaxy Watch.
The Galaxy Watch3 is available in two sizes – 41mm and 45mm. The latter will be available in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Silver while the bigger model comes in Mystic Black and Mystic Silver.
Galaxy Watch3 specifications
The Galaxy Watch3 45mm has a 1.4-inch display while the 41mm version has a 1.2-inch display. Both are Always-On displays with a resolution of 360 x 360 and Gorilla Glass DX protection. There are more than 80,000 watch faces to choose from in the Galaxy store and there are 40 different ways to personalize a watch face.
There is an Exynos 9110 dual-core processor clocked at 1.15GHz inside the watch along with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. The watch runs Tizen based Wearable OS 5.5 and packs lots of features some of which, sadly, are region-specific.
The Galaxy Watch3 brings Blood Oxygen monitoring (Sp02) for measuring and tracking oxygen saturation. The watch will also come with a blood pressure monitor and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor. Another feature Samsung has added is Fall Detection. Other features are Running Analysis, VO2 Max, sleep management, and a library of over 120 different video workouts.
The new Samsung smartwatch has a 5 ATM waterproof rating and an IP68 rating. It also has Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS (GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo). The 41mm version has a 247mAh battery while the 45mm version has a 340mAh battery
Galaxy Watch3 Price and Availability
The Galaxy Watch3 goes on sale tomorrow in the US with a price tag of $399.99 for the 41mm version without LTE and $449.99 for the LTE version. The 45mm version without LTE is $429.99 and the LTE version is $479.99.
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 20 series which has kept the rumour mills buzzing for quite a while now. The Note series for this year is made up of two models the Galaxy note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra which is the high-end model. Both models share some features including the design and an S Pen stylus but there are several differences which we’ll highlight in this article.
The Galaxy Note 20 models feature support for 5G connectivity while the S Pen stylus on board the models also see an improvement to the latency of the S Pen and a few gestures controls added. The flagship phones also bring support for fast charging, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. Further, just as we predicted, the devices also feature the latest Corning Gorilla Glass Victus with a higher level of resistant to scratches.
Other features which the duo share include stereo speakers, Android 10 OS and IP68 water resistance. The two phones can equally record videos at 8K and support external microphone options. In addition, Dex now works wirelessly (via Miracast) and both phones have some important new Microsoft software features. There is also Bixby smart assistant support.
In terms of the designs, the Galaxy Note 20 series utilises a unique type of finish which is dubbed by Samsung as “Mystic.” The phones feature glass panels on their rear aspects but with a textured finish tailored towards keeping fingerprints from sticking to be the panel.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Hardware and Features
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra adopts a somewhat impressive and aesthetically appealing design. TheNote 20 Ultra sports a mammoth 6.9-inch OLED display with QHD+ resolution of 1440 pixels and 120Hz refresh rate support. The screen is curved at the sides, minimizing the bezels on the sides. There is a single hole punch at the top which houses the selfie camera and helps minimize the size of the top bezel. The bezel at the bottom edge is also considerably small.
On the camera aspect, the phone packs a triple camera setup at the rear including a 108 megapixels main shooter. The device also packs a periscope lens which explains why the camera bump on the Note 20 Ultra is big.
The Note 20 Ultra is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus processor paired with 12GB of RAM. There is no mention of a 16GB RAM option just as rumoured. The device is available in 256GB and 512GB storage options which can be expanded via an SD card. To keep the lights on is a 4,500mAh. The device supports both SA/NSA 5G connectivity
Samsung also tossed in an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio to make it easier for phones to transfer files by pointing them at each other and — eventually — to support unlocking cars.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Specs & Hardware
The Galaxy Note 20 equally presents with a massive display but slightly less than the Ultra at 6.7-inch with a resolution of 1080p. Unfortunately, the display only supports 60Hz refresh rate and no more.
In terms of the design, the Galaxy Note 20 is slightly more curved at the edge than the Ultra with more visible bezels. It is also powered by a Snapdragon 865+ chipset but there is only 128GB of storage available on all variants which can’t be expanded by microSD.
The camera setup is also different from the Ultra as it packs a 12-megapixel main camera teaming up with a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. There is also a 64-megapixel telephoto lens and its non-periscope-enabled version of Space Zoom — which goes up to 30x.
Keeping the lights on is a 4,300mAh battery. Finally, the Galaxy Note 20 will come in Bronze, Gray, and Green which the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will be available in Bronze, Gray and White colour.
Pricing & Availability
The Galaxy Note 20 sole 8GB+128GB variant carries a price tag of $999.99 despite missing out on the 120Hz refresh rate, periscope lens and expandable storage.
On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is priced at $1,299.99 for the 12GB+256GB variant. The price goes up to $1,499.99 for the 12GB+512GB version. Preorders for both models will commence at 12:01 AM ET on August 6th. The phones are expected to start shipping on August 21st.
Samsung officially launches Galaxy Buds Live TWS at the Galaxy Unpacked virtual event. The company unveiled it alongside Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Tab S7 series, and Galaxy Watch 3. It costs $169/€189 and will be available for purchase starting August 6 in certain regions and August 21 in Europe.
The Galaxy Buds Live is Samsung’s first-ever TWS with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation). The buds themselves are bean-shaped and does not protrude out of the ears. They also come with detachable wingtips for a better fit.
Both the buds feature 12mm drivers tuned by AKG, 3 microphones (1 in the inside and two on the outside), and a bass duct. Despite their tiny footprint, the company claims 6 hours on a single charge (60mAh per bud) and 21 hours with the charging case (472mAh) which charges via USB Type-C and Qi wireless charger.
The buds weigh 5.6g each while the charging case (empty) weighs 42.2g. As far as size is concerned, both of them measure 27.2 x 17.3 x 15.5mm and 50.0 x 50.2 x 27.8mm in dimension respectively.
Galaxy Buds Live don’t protrude out of the ears like most TWS.
Further, they connect to devices via Bluetooth 5.0 and support AAC, SBC, and scalable codec. They also include touch panel for controls and accelerometer, hall sensor as well as proximity sensor for wear detection.
They are compatible with almost all smartphones, tablets, PCs, smart TVs, and similar multimedia devices. For protection, they are only IPX2-certified for dust and water resistance.
Last but not least, the Galaxy Buds Live comes in three colors namely Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, and Mystic White respectively.
The Galaxy Unpacked event saw Samsung announce a handful of new products including the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The new foldable device has a refined design and larger displays
Galaxy Z Fold 2 Design
Before we dive into the design, you should know that the official name is the Galaxy Z Fold 2, not Galaxy Fold 2. The name is a confirmation that all Samsung foldable devices will be announced under the Galaxy Z series.
With respect to design, the first thing you notice is the significantly larger cover display. It is a 6.2-inch screen, a massive jump from the 4.6-inch panel of the first-gen Galaxy Fold. Gone are those thick bezels too, and in their place is an edge-to-edge Infinity-O display.
Galaxy Z Fold 2 folded and unfolded
The main screen is also bigger now, measuring 7.6-inches, making it just a little bit larger than the 7.3-inch screen of its predecessor. It too is an Infinity-O display with the hole on the right half of the screen. Samsung says it is made with Ultra-Thin Glass for smooth flexibility.
On the back, Samsung has borrowed the design of the Galaxy Note20. There is a huge bump that houses three cameras and an LED flash and just like the Galaxy Note20, there is no laser focus module. The hideaway hinge also looks better on the new Fold.
The Galaxy Fold will be available in just two colorways: Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze. There will also be a Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition.
Galaxy Z Fold 2 specs
Samsung has kept a tight lip on the full spec sheet of the debice as what we got today was just a partial reveal and not a full launch.
Price and Availability
Just like the specs, details about pricing and availability weren’t revealed. It has been reported that these details will be revealed at a September launch for the device.
The iQOO 5 is launching this month and the phone will be featuring a number of impressive features, the chief being 120W fast charge which allows you to charge the device from empty to full in just 15 minutes. A press render has surfaced that shows the upcoming flagship is a beautiful beast.
The press render was posted on Weibo by Digital Chat Station and it shows that the device will have a curved display and a punch hole at the top left corner. The design reminds us of the OnePlus 8 Pro. According to the source, the phone uses a Samsung FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
iQOO has made changes to the design from that of the iQOO 3 which has a flat AMOLED display and a 60Hz refresh rate. The flagship also has its hole at the top right corner of the screen. Lovers of a flat display may be disappointed at iQOO’s decision to switch to a curved one but we can agree that it does make the device look better.
The manufacturer has confirmed the iQOO 5 will have a Snapdragon 865 processor and not the Snapdragon 865 Plus. It will pair it with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The launch is scheduled for August 17 which is roughly two weeks away. We expect more details will surface before then.
OnePlus Nord launched last month as the brand’s first 5G mid-range smartphone. Though it is up for sale in Europe, it will be going on sale in India only tomorrow (August 6). However, the company has already started shipping pre-orders. That said, the handset is currently receiving its third system update with build number OxygenOS 10.5.3.
Unlike the first two system updates for OnePlus Nord, which brought camera optimizations and July security patch, the changelog for this one only mentions a single line. And that is “Improved system stability” (via PiunikaWeb).
Unfortunately, we are not sure what this update is meant to improve. Anyway, if you own an OnePlus Nord, make sure to download and install the update as it could be something important.
On the other hand, OnePlus will be unveiling HydrogenOS 11 in China on August 10 with features like Zen Mode 2.0 and revamped dark mode. Similarly, the brand teased the arrival of OxygenOS 11 Open Beta builds for global markets very soon.
Since OnePlus has promised two Android updates and three years of security patches for the OnePlus Nord, it will be receiving more builds in stable, open beta, and closed beta channels in the coming days.
Earlier this month, a rumour emerged that LG was planning to release several 5G smartphones including the LG Q92 5G. That rumour is gathering traction as an LG model listed as LGE LM-Q920N and believed to be the Q92 5G smartphone has been spotted on GeekBench. This comes not too long after the model appeared on Google Play Console.
The GeekBench listing shows the device achieved a multi-core test score of 1946 and a single-core score of 613. This falls in the same performance with the Velvet 5G. That is no doubt due to the presence of the same chipset on both models.
The Q92 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset listed as “lito” which is the mid-range chip’s codename. The processor is a fast mid-range ARM-based SoC. It is one of the first chipsets that integrate a 5G modem- the Snapdragon X5. The modem brings support for speeds of up to 3.7 / 1.6 Mbps (down- and upload), mmWave and Sub-6. The processor also features the Adreno 620 GPU. The SoC is paired with 6GB of RAM on the model that just hit GeekBench but we can’t say if that will be the base model.
The Google Play Console listing shows the smartphone’s display will have an FHD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels but the screen size is still unknown. Further, the Q92 will boot Android 10 OS out of the box.
LG is yet to officially release any details of the upcoming model. However, the Q92 5G is believed to be a cheaper alternative to the well-received LG Velvet 5G.
Xiaomi has been leading the China smart TV market for a while now. Following the footsteps, its sub-brand Redmi ranked 10th position (online channel) for the first time in the 31st week of 2020. The data comes from Aowei Cloud Network and it was shared by none other than Lin Faqiang, the operations director of Redmi TV.
Redmi became an independent brand in early 2019. Since then, the brand ventured into various product categories apart from smartphones. It launched its first smart TV in H2 last year and currently has 6 models on sale ranging from 999 yuan ($144) to 19,999 yuan ($2,881).
Due to competitive pricing and feature-rich products, Redmi managed to enter the top 10 TV brands (online) list in China within one year from entering the segment. That’s a great achievement for a new player but it all happened due to backing from its parent company Xiaomi.
On June 25, the brand even likely broke the 100-inch TV segment sales record with its Redmi Smart TV MAX 98. The brand managed to sell over 1,500 units of this TV model in 10 hours, 32 minutes and 18 seconds across all channels.
Having said that, here’s the complete list of top 10 TV brands (online) in China in 31st week of 2020 by Aowei Cloud Network.
Just a few days ago, Google announced the Pixel 4a smartphone. Now, a new leak has revealed we may be getting a new smart speaker this month too. The new speaker should launch under the Nest brand and it has an affordable price tag.
According to a tweet by Roland Quandt, the new Google (Nest) Home smart speaker with the codename “J2” will launch soon. The speaker will cost about €100 which is lesser than the launch price of the original Google Home.
There's a new Google Home launching soon codenamed "J2" and it's supposedly going to cost about 100 Euros. Available from the end of August, retail says.
He adds that the smart speaker will be available from the end of August according to the info from retailers. When it launches, it will be available in Charcoal and Chalk.
This appears to be a different speaker from the one that leaked last month (pictured below) which is internally known as “prince”. So it seems we will be getting not one but two smart Nest Home smart speakers this year.
Google is also expected to launch a new streaming stick codenamed “Sabrina” which will bring a new Android TV interface. We are not sure if Google will announce all these smart products at the same time or if it will launch some alongside the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G later.
Samsung is expected to unwrap the Galaxy Note 20 models at the Unpacked event holding later today. About the Galaxy Note 20 models, the company has been very generous with details of the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 models. Almos all the design and features are already in the open except for the pricing. That has now joined the list of details unpacked before the Galaxy Unpacked event.
Leakster Roland Quandt who tweets from the Twitter handle @RQuandt has listed the expected prices of the entire Galaxy Note 20 lineup. The leaked pricing starts at €949/959 for the Galaxy Note 20 4G version with 256GB storage. The 5G version of a Note 20 with 256GB storage will retail for €1049/1059.
Note20 4G 256GB = 949/959 Euro Note20 5G 256GB = 1049/1059 Euro Note20 Ultra 5G 256GB = 1299/1309 Euro Note20 Ultra 5G 512GB = 1399/1409 Euro
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(Prices differ bc of different copyright fees, VAT% and other factors depending on country)#Unpacked2020#GalaxyNote20
The top-end Galaxy Note 20 Ultra takes things even higher with a base price of €1,299/1,309 for the 256GB storage version. Finally, the 512GB version comes in at €1399/1409. The tipster attributes the differences in the prices to variations in copyright fees, VAT percentage and other factors depending on the country.
The Galaxy Note 20 models will be powered by either the Snapdragon 865+ or the Exynos 992. The models are also expected to come with up to 16GB of RAM.
In recent times, many smartphone makers have relied on ODMs to design and produce their smartphone offerings. Known brands like Lenovo, Samsung, Oppo, and more have been known to employ their services. Now, Wingtech, the largest ODM for smartphones and other IoT products has just patented a new device, which could be an upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix series smartphone, as reported by LetsGoDigital.
Wingtech is a known ODM that has designed and produced smartphone, smartwatches, tablets, and more. Chinese brands like Huawei and Xiaomi are a few of its important customers as well. So, if the device was made for Xiaomi, it would not come as a surprise. Although, this has not been confirmed and is just speculation at the moment.
The reason why it seems to be made for Xiaomi is its form factor and design. It resembles the Mi Mix Alpha from the front, while a recent Xiaomi patent had revealed a Mi Mix device with one curved edge that was completely wrapped by a display that even extends to the rear panel. Interestingly, the front triple selfie shooter is housed on a pop up mechanism along with an LED flash. The patent was filed with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) and has just recently been published.
According to reports, Xiaomi sources over 75 percent of its designs through ODMs. Furthermore, Wingtech and Xiaomi have had a history of cooperation. A design that resembles some of the latter’s concept devices might be an indicator of a commercial launch with the help of the former’s expertise in the field. However, this is still unconfirmed so take it with a pinch of salt for now.
Earlier this year, India’s government banned 59 Chinese applications which include some of the most popular apps such as TikTok, ShareIt, UC Browser, WeChat, CamScanner, and more. The government also subsequently banned 47 more apps, which mostly include the ‘Lite’ versions or clones of the apps banned earlier
Xiaomi’s Mi Browser Pro has now joined the list of banned apps in India as the government widens its offensive against Chinese firms operating in India. The move could affect several millions of persons who use Xiaomi’s smartphones. The most recent data shows that Xiaomi has sold more than 100 million smartphones in India, accounting for nearly 30% of the Indian smartphone market.
Tech experts say the ban could affect the operations of the devices as well as network access. But Xiaomi India has come out to say that the ban “will not impact the performance of the devices”. The company also stated it will reach out to the Indian government in order to seek clarification of its position. Users are also enjoined to download other mobile browsers.
With the rising US tensions leading to the ban of Huawei, Chinese citizens are favoring products from homegrown brands ever more than before. A new report by a research firm reveals the fall of Apple’s market share as Chinese brands continued to grow except Xiaomi.
Quest Mobile aka Beijing Guishi Information Technology Limited is one of the well-known research firms. It published a comprehensive report (via SCMP)on China smartphone market as of June 2020.
According to it, Apple’s market share in China dropped to 21.6% from 23.5%. Whereas, Huawei’s share increased to 26.3% from 21.6%. Similar story for Oppo (18.7% – 19.0%), Vivo (16.1% – 16.6%), and even Samsung (negligible – 3.4%). However, Xiaomi witnessed a drop from 9.3% to 9.0% and so did other brands (7.8% – 4.1%).
Talking about age groups, Huawei was popular among people aged 25-30. On the other hand, Apple was leading in the 41-45 age group. Whereas, Vivo was popular among both youngsters( 18 and below, 19-24) as well as the old age group(46 and above)
Further, people aged 31-35 used Xiaomi smartphones while Samsung users were mostly aged between 36 and 40.
As expected, Apple was much popular among wealthy citizens in Tier 1 cities. Whereas, Oppo and Vivo together led both mid-tier as well as rural regions of China.
The most interesting data set by Quest Mobile is regarding customers switching brands. In that aspect, Huawei users remained most loyal as 51.1% of them upgraded to a newer model from the company. Whereas, only 44.7% of Apple users upgraded to newer iPhones and above all, 22.4% switched to Huawei.
The above-mentioned data are only basics. To read the in-depth analysis by the research firm, do check out their report from the source link provided at the end of this article.
With the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event being just a few hours away, the anticipation for the upcoming announcement has been rising. A few leaks have also surfaced, with the latest one being a video teaser for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G.
The leaked video teaser was shared by known tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) through his Twitter handle. Looking at the video, it seems like the South Korean tech giant has done a commendable job at making the second generation of its somewhat troubled first generation, Galaxy Fold. The secondary front display seems to be a lot more practical now, with slimmer bezels. Meaning, you won’t have to open up the primary large display just for trivial tasks anymore.
The rear camera comprises of three image sensors, which resembles the camera module that has been seen in the Galaxy Note 20. As the rumors had previously suggested, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 features a a larger 6.23 inch external display that features a punch hole selfie camera. The display on the inside has also increased from the Galaxy Fold’s 7.3 inch to 7.7 inch display with UTG and a high 120Hz refresh rate.
Alldocube is a well-known affordable computer manufacturer from China. The company released its latest affordable tablet product, the iPlay 20, which was met with a warm reception on the global market for its good entertainment functions and attractive price. The Gizmochina Review team got the iPlay 20 4G Tablet several days ago. So let’s find out what exactly it can do with such remarkable pricing.
As an affordable tablet, we won’t complain too much about its appearance. However, the iPlay 20 still looks pretty good for its price. Compared to the 2019 iPlay tablet, it comes with a narrower bezel design with a metal back cover. It also results in a better feel with sturdy workmanship. As a 10.1-inch tablet, it’s relatively lightweight and thin too.
On the front, the Alldocube iPlay 20 adopts a symmetrical design, And the front camera is in the middle of the upper frame for selfies and video chats. The tablet is equipped with a 10.1-inch FHD IPS screen. The screen material used is the same as the Samsung Tab A priced at almost twice the iPlay 20’s price. It supports a 1080P+ (1920 x 1200) resolution with AI algorithms to enhance color reproduction and detail.
In terms of user experience, the display wasn’t a fingerprint magnet and comes with oleophobic coating on top. Like most high-end smartphones, the iPlay 20 tablet display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, offering good surface stress-resistance and scratch-resistance.
On the left side, there is a SIMcard Slot for loading dual-4G SIM-cards. It can work in 4G networks and supports VoLTE voice chats. Meanwhile, like using smartphones, the 4G networks also guarantee a high-speed wireless internet anytime and anywhere for reading, playing games, streaming, or any other online activities. Besides 4G networks, Wi-Fi access also works well for internet connection if you are not going to load any SIM-card.
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The power button and volume buttons are placed on the upper right sidebar, which is not exactly a comfortable design as it’s located too far up especially when the display is so huge. Coming to the back to its 5MP rear camera, it protrudes a bit but its not wobbly at all when you place it on the table.
Alldocube iPlay 20 4G Tablet Review: Entertainment
The major use of the iPlay 20 is entertainment. As we mentioned above, the high-quality IPS 1080P+ display could provide vivid colors and good detail when enjoying movies or games. Accompanied by great visual enjoyment, the tablet is also equipped with dual-speakers to provide high-quality sound. Although they do not cover both sides of the frame to produce perfect stereo sounds, the dual speakers are still far better for an entertainment tablet comparing to most single-speaker tablets. Or if you’re more in fond of audio that comes out from your headphone, the tablet reserves a 3.5mm headphone jack on the top.
Android 10
Another highlight of the tablet that we appreciated is the Android 10 OS. It’s not common to see Android 10 running on such an affordable device. Compared to the previous Android version, Android 10 features improved user interface, higher security and privacy, dark theme, text recognition, and many other functions.
Alldocube iPlay 20 4G Tablet Review: Performance
The device we got is the 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM version. And it supports TF card extension (up to 512GB). For performance, the tablet sports an Octa-core processor with 8 ARM Cortex™-A55 (8xA55 Spreadtrum SC9863A). This processor is not exactly designed for gameplay. We still played a few casual gaming to test whether its performance supports basic gaming. For example, in Alto’s Odyssey, Minecraft and Plants vs Zombies 2, the operation and image are smooth enough without fluency problems. And then we tried to play PUBG Mobile on the tablet, and it worked fine. Although the huge display provided a great view of the gaming image, it only supported a relatively low graphic and low framerate settings. So this is not a tablet for gaming.
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Apart from gaming, the iPlay 20 can smoothly run most other entertainment apps, such as reading, watching movies, and playing music. The 10.1-inch display ensured a good experience while reading and watching movies.
Tablet devices usually are not good options for photos. So we won’t stress much on the iPlay 20’s camera performance. After all, you don’t buy cheap tablets for its rear camera.
Alldocube iPlay 20 4G Tablet Review: Battery
The Built-in 6000mAh battery generally could support around one-day use with a full charge. More specifically, 30-min gaming consumed 18% of full power (100%-82%), and 1-hour video play consumed around 31% (82%-51%). During these few days, the battery life was remarkable as we did not saw any ‘battery low’ warning. And the iPlay 20 also features a smart power-save mode, which can help it last for a longer time without affecting daily uses.
Alldocube iPlay 20 4G Tablet Review: Conclusion
The Alldocube iPlay 20 is not exactly a high-performance device for gaming, and sometimes the limited fluency of running multi-tasks affected our experience. However, for an affordable entertainment device, it has its own merits like a large battery, a huge display, and excellent media performance. And if you are considering a tablet basically for binge-watching, kid’s entertainment, online classes, and so on, the iPlay 20 is an appropriate choice.
Samsung Electronics has recently set up a new in house coronavirus check up center near its chip production plant in South Korea. The center is installed within the company’s campus in Hwaseong, according to a report from TheLec.
The new check up center comprises two containers, with one taking in samples while the other will run the diagnostics. This center is managed by six trained professionals, including a doctor. The South Korean tech giant has funded this through its own funds with the approval of the Hwaseong City Hall and the local public health center.
With the installation of a check up center near its chip production plant, regular check ups will be faster and would lessen the burden on the local hospitals. According to Samsung, this is just the first center and it plans to install additional ones for its other facilities in the near future as well. In the past, Samsung had to shut a few of its production sites due to on site infections, so these centers will help ensure the maximum safety for the workers and efficiency for the company.
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