In March, HMD Global unveiled the Nokia C2 entry-level smartphone. It debuted around three months after the Nokia C1 that went official in December. Fresh information reveals that the company could be gearing to launch another C-series phone. The reason behind it is that a smartphone labeled as Nokia C3 has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform.
The Nokia C3’s Geekbench 5 listing shows that it scored 149 in the single-core test and 820 in the multi-core test. Its “GamoraPlus” codename is mentioned in the motherboard field area.
The device is powered by a Unisoc processor that that has a base frequency of 1.20GHz. The SoC is coupled with 3 GB of RAM. There is no information available on the other specs of the phone.
Recently, a mysterious Nokia phone with model number TA-1258 was spotted in the database of TENAA with full specifications and images. It seems to be an entry-level phone, but it is unclear whether the TA-1258 is the Nokia C3 or some other phone from the brand.
The Nokia TA-1258 measures 159.6 x 77 x 8.5mm and it has a 5.99-inch display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. It is powered by a processor that peaks at 1.6GHz. It could be featuring the Unisoc S9C9863A, claims reports surrounding the device.
The Nokia TA-1258 runs on Android 10 OS. It has 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of built-in storage, and a microSD card slot. It has a minimum rated battery of 3,040mAh capacity. It has a front camera of 5-megapixel and a rear camera of 8-megapixel. Since this phone has received TENAA certification, it is expected to go official on Aug. 4 in China.
Recent reports have revealed that ASUS is working on the ZenFone 7 series of flagship phones. It is speculated that the lineup comprises of ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro smartphones. In July, one of the ZenFone 7 series phones dubbed as ASUS_I002D with model number ZS670KS received approval from the National Communications Commission (NCC) in Taiwan. The device has now bagged certification from the Bluetooth SIG authority.
Apart from the ZS670KS model, the Bluetooth SIG authority has also certified the ZS671KS phone. It could be the ZenFone 7 Pro smartphone. A recent report had claimed that the ZenFone 7 is driven by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform and its Pro edition is fueled by the Snapdragon 865+ chipset. The Bluetooth listing only reveals that the ZS670KS and ZS671KS carry support for Bluetooth 5.1.
The NCC certification revealed that the ZS670KS is equipped with a 6.7-inch display. It is unclear whether the phone has an LCD or AMOLED panel. The device is equipped with connectivity features like Wi-Fi 6 and NFC. It has 512 GB of built-in storage.
The ZS670KS houses a 5,000mAh battery. The device is expected to arrive with support for 30W rapid charging. The other specs of the smartphone are currently under wraps.
There is a possibility that the ZenFone 7 will be arriving with a notch-less display like the predecessor ASUS ZenFone 6 (known as ASUS 6z in India). It is also speculated that the ZenFone 7 models will inherit the flip-up camera system that was made available on the predecessor. This time around the camera setup is rumored to include more than two cameras. The ZenFone 7 series is expected to arrive with up to 16 GB of RAM. It could be available in black and white color variants.
It has been four months since the iQOO 3 5G launched, and now Vivo’s sub-brand is ready to announce a successor. Unlike other manufacturers that have launched and will be launching “S”, “T”, and “Pro” variants of their already phones, iQOO is moving to the next number which is five, so we are getting the iQOO 5.
The news about the arrival of the iQOO 5 comes from Digital Chat Station, and according to him, the series will launch this month. Based on his Weibo post, it appears we will be getting more than one phone.
The iQOO 5 series should launch first in China before making is way to other markets such as India. The iQOO 5 should come with the new 120W fast charging technology iQOO announced last month. The fast charging technology charges a 4000mAh battery from empty to full in just 15 minutes.
We are not sure if it will pack the Snapdragon 865 or Snapdragon 865 Plus processor but we won’t be surprised since some brands are skipping Qualcomm’s new chipset.
What new features are you expecting in the iQOO 5? Do let us know in the comment box below.
OnePlus may be launching more mid-range phones very soon as a new leak has revealed details about two OnePlus phones in development. The source of the leak is Max J. (@MaxJmb) and he has collaborated with the popular 3D artist, Concept Creator for a 3D video render.
Max revealed in a tweet that the device is codenamed “Billie”, however, they have decided to call it Aurora though they should launch with the Nord name. The design is also based on their imagination but could be very close to the final products. Yes, apparently there are two phones – Billie 1 and Billie 2 – which means we should get a standard and a Pro/lite version.
It's a leak… sort of. Let me introduce Codename "Billie" or as we call it: Aurora.
The devices are based on our imagination but I believe they could be very close to the actual phones.
The video shows the two OnePlus phones have a punch hole at the top left corner of the screen. Until more details surface, we can’t say if they are AMOLED panels and if they have a high-refresh-rate.
OnePlus said last year that its future phones will have a high refresh rate and so far, it has kept that promise. However, since it is now making affordable (mid-range) smartphones, we won’t be surprised if some of the models skip on the feature.
One of the phones is shown packing triple rear cameras arranged vertically. The camera housing is on the left side of the phone and beside it sits the LED flash. The second phone which should be the base model has dual cameras and shares the camera housing with the LED flash. OnePlus will also keep the alert slider on the two phones.
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OnePlus Aurora
There is a lot we do not know about the two devices yet and we already have several questions. However, we believe the two phones will share the same processor, most likely the Snapdragon 690 5G, but differ in other areas.
OnePlus recently pushed a new OxygenOS update to the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro which delivered the security patch for the month of July The update which ushers in OxygenOS 10.3.5 also brings support for OnePlus Buds, the company’s first TWS earphones.
OnePlus has also pushed the latest update to the OnePlus 6 and 6T. The new build brings the July 2020 Android security patch and OnePlus Buds support. The update also bumps up the GMS package level to May 2020.
The update log shows that the RAM management has been optimised and the models get fixes for a few bugs. Here’s the complete changelog.
System
Optimized RAM management
Newly adapted OnePlus Buds, easier to take advantage of wireless connection
Fixed the crash issue when browsing on Chrome
Fixed the black screen issue when opening logkit
Improved system stability and fixed general bugs
Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.07
Updated GMS package to 2020.05
The update will be pushed via OTA and weighs around 250MB in size. OnePlus hints that the rollout will be in batches, first to a few users and where no critical bugs are reported, the rollout will be expanded.
It is no news that Huami is the ODM behind Xiaomi’s Mi Band line of fitness trackers. Now, Huami seems set to announce its own fitness tracker called the Amazfit Band 6 which is practically a Mi Band 5 (Mi Smart Band 5) with more features.
According to NoteBookCheck, the Amazfit Band 6 was listed on AliExpress but unfortunately, it has now been pulled down. Thankfully, there are product pictures available.
The Amazfit Band 6 has a 1.1” full-touch HD (126 x 294) color AMOLED display with 2.5D glass and an anti-fingerprint coating. It has over 45 watch faces with two being customizable and you can even upload your own picture for the watch faces. There is a pressure-sensitive button below the screen. It comes in Olive, Midnight Black, and Orange.
The fitness tracker has Amazon’s Alexa assistant built-in, so you can set reminders, ask questions, and control smart home devices by speaking to the band. The feature will not be available in all regions and supported regions will get it via an OTA update.
The Amazfit Band 6 also has OxygenBeats™ Blood-oxygen Saturation Measurement, Women’s health record reminder, BioTracker™ 2 PPG heart rate sensor, and SomnusCare™ all-day sleep quality monitoring.
The Amazfit Band 6 has support for 11 sports modes and has Huami’s PAI health assessment system which you can access using the Amazfit companion app on your device. It also has a 5ATM waterproof rating, support for music playback control, and can function as a camera shutter button.
There is a 125mAh battery inside that takes about 2 hours to charge with a clip dock charger. Huami says the band will last 15 days on a single charge in typical usage while power-saving mode will push it to 25 days.
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Based on the above, the Amazfit Band 6 is a much better fitness tracker than the Mi Band 5/Mi Smart Band 5. Unfortunately, the now-deleted listing did not include a price tag.
We look forward to the launch of the Amazfit Band 6. However, we are still confused about Huami’s plan for its fitness trackers seeing as the Amazfit Band 5, which is yet-to-be-released, was certified by the FCC last month.
Xiaomi India has confirmed last week that the Redmi 9 Prime will go official in the South East Asia country on August 4 which is just two days away. Now, the device which is an offshoot of the Redmi 9 still falls under the entry-level category but in a surprise twist, the company has disclosed that the Redmi 9 Prime will come with Full HD+ display.
This was made known by Xiaomi India MD Manu Jain via a post on Twitter. The Xiaomi exec also touts the device to present with best-in-class features that no other phone offers in the price band. That is an indication that the Redmi 9 Prime will still retain the affordable pricing the Redmi 9 series is known for.
The Redmi 9 Prime is said to be a rebranded Redmi 9 global variant that was first announced in Spain back in June. So we don’t expect any difference in the spec. The model should pack a 6.53-inch display with a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC providing the firepower.
In terms of the optics, the Redmi 9 Prime will come with a total of five cameras – an 8MP selfie shooter on the front while at the rear, there will be a Quad camera setup. the setup is made up of a 13MP primary camera teaming up with an 8MP ultrawide, 5MP macro and 2MP depth sensor units. There will also be a fingerprint reader on the back for biometric authentication.
The Redmi 9 Prime will pack a mammoth 5,020 mAh battery and will feature support for 18W fast charging via a USB-C port.
Google‘s upcoming Pixel 4a smartphone has been elusive for quite a while now despite several launch dates pushed forward which ended up not materializing. However, a new August 3 date was rumoured recently and Google shared a couple of teasers that confirm the launch will take place on that day.
Ahead of tomorrow’s launch, the full specs of the Pixel 4a have leaked on Twitter. This is the first time the complete specs of the Google smartphone are coming out. The leaked specs include a 5.81-inch OLED display with a punch-hole design, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution. The display is said to feature support for Always On Display and Now Playing.
-12.2MP (F/1.7) 77° FOV Dual Pixel Phase Detection Camera w/ OIS -8MP (F/2) 84° FOV Front Camera -Upto 4K 30FPS, 1080p 120FPS -Titan M Security Module -Availability: U.S, UK, Ireland, Germany, Austrailia, Japan, Canada
The Pixel 4a is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset paired with 6GB if RAM. There is also 128GB of internal storage onboard. We expect the phone to be available in other storage options but the leakster tips the price of this version to be $349 in the US. If that turns out to be true, it will be a steal.
For photography, the phone packs a single 12.2MP main camera at the rear with F/1.7 aperture, 77° FOV, Dual Pixel Phase Detection and OIS. At the front, there is an 8MP sensor with an F/2.0 aperture, 84° FOV. The camera can shoot videos in 4K resolution. It also supports 30FPS and 108p 120FPS captures. It also crams a 3140mAH battery and suports 18W fast charging. The device will also come with dual stereo speakers.
The leakster hints the phone will be available in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia, Japan, Canada in addition to the US. We expect it to hit other markets as time goes on.
Hisense is expanding its portfolio with the addition of a new category of products- gaming monitors. The Chinese manufacturer announced its Hardcore gaming monitor series at the International Display Expo.
The Hardcore Gaming Monitor was on display at the expo and is said to be the official monitor of the third Counter-Strike: GO national competition. The monitor has a 2K resolution, a 240HZ refresh rate, and a 1ms response time. It also has a curvature of 1000R.
Hisense is yet to reveal a full spec sheet including pricing and availability of the Harcore Gaming Monitor line.
Alongside the monitor, Hisense also announced a new model of its Social TV which has a 325° panoramic pan-tilt camera with audio and object tracking. Its 100-inch cinema-grade laser TV, the Hisense 100L9, was also on display in addition to the industry’s first 8K laser TV.
If you thought Asus ROG Phone 3 and Lenovo Legion Duel would be the only gaming phones of the second half of 2020 you were so wrong. Nubia and Xiaomi came up with two other gaming-centric devices: the Nubia Red Magic 5S and the Black Shark 3S. Both come with an S in their name because both are upgrades of previous models released earlier this year. Unfortunately, they do not bring all the power of the new Snapdragon 865+, unlike Asus and Lenovo’s solutions, but on the other hand, they carry more affordable prices while still offering stunning hardware departments. In this comparison, you will learn which of these two gaming phones has more potential depending on your needs. ù
Triple 64 + 8 MP + 2 MP f/1.8, and f/2.0
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 64 + 13 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.3 and f/2.2
20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh
Fast charging 55W
4720 mAh, Fast Charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, RGB lights, 5G, triggers
Dual SIM slot, RGB lights, 5G, triggers, magnetic charging
Design
When it comes to aesthetics, it is a matter of tastes, but I personally love the design of the Nubia Red Magic 5S. Despite coming with a built-in cooling fan, it is thinner and lighter, as well as more attractive in terms of look. Its design is still gaming-centric, but according to my tastes, it is more elegant and stylish than the Black Shark 3S. Both the Black Shark 3S and Nubia Red Magic 5S offer support to interesting external accessories which make them better choices for gamers than other phones.
Display
Do you only care about gaming or you also need a phone with a great display quality to watch videos and streaming platforms? If you just want the best performance while playing games, get a Nubia Red Magic 5S. It has a higher refresh rate for the display, as well as a higher touch sampling rate for its pressure sensitive zones which can be used as air triggers. If you need a better image quality, then choose the Black Shark 3S which offers the HDR10+ certification, but note that its refresh rate is lower (120 Hz).
Specs & Software
Nubia Red Magic 5S and Black Shark 3S are both powered by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. But there is a difference in memory configurations: you can get max 12 GB of RAM with the Black Shark 3S, while Nubia Red Magic 5S goes up to 16 GB of RAM. Further, Nubia Red Magic 5S has a better cooling system which adopts silver and a built-in cooling fan to dissipate the heat for better performance in long gaming sessions. So, at least on the paper, Nubia Red Magic 5S looks more convincing in terms of hardware. On the software side, you get a gaming-centric user interface based on Android 10 on both the devices.
Camera
Despite Nubia Red Magic 5S offers an option to record video with an 8K resolution, Black Shark 3S should provide a better photo quality because it sports better secondary sensors. Both the ultrawide camera and the macro lens have higher resolutions and they are better sensors overall. Even the front camera is better on the Black Shark 3S (20 MP vs 8 MP). Obviously, none of these devices is a real camera phone and usually, gamers do not care a lot about cameras, but we think it is still worth highlighting the differences given that cameras can be used for AR games and live streaming.
The Black Shark 3S has a slightly bigger battery (more than 200 mAh of difference compared to the Nubia Red Magic 5S) and, given the lower refresh rate and the absence of a physical cooling fan, we believe it will offer a longer battery life. It also packs a faster charging technology. Further, the USB-C port of the Black Shark 3S can be used for wired screen mirroring allowing to connect the handset to an external monitor with a low latency.
Price
There is not a definitive winner of this comparison. With the Nubia Red Magic 5S, you can get a higher refresh rate, a better hardware, and better cooling system, as well as a more interesting design. The Black Shark 3S offers a bigger battery, better camera, and the option to use USB screen mirroring. But while Black Shark 3S starts from about €600/$707, the Nubia Red Magic 5S costs just €460/$542 in its base variant. So it actually has a higher value for money. We think the pros of the Black Shark 3S do not justify the price difference.
Red Magic 5S vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S: PRO and CONS
TCL is a household name in both the TV market and smartphone market but they are actually different companies. TCL TVs are made by TCL Electronics while TCL phones are manufactured by TCL Communications. Now, TCL Electronics plans to acquire the latter as part of its AI x IoT strategy.
The decision was made at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). The acquisition (actually more of a merger) according to Business Wire will result in TCL Electronic’s addition of new arms including TCL smartphones, tablets, wearables, and connectivity in addition to its TV business. TCL Electronics also plans to spin off its ODM business for TVs which has actually been manufacturing TVs for Samsung since 2008.
With TCL Electronics focusing on TV and mobile communication businesses, it will enter into the smart home, internet services, and smart commercial displays markets that is valued at more than 1 trillion Chinese Yuan. The smart home market has big players such as Xiaomi and Huawei. It will be interesting to see what new products TCL will churn out to compete with them.
The business transformation is expected to be finished by the end of August said CEO of TCL Electronics, Kevin Wang.
It has also been reported by ITHome that TCL Electronics and TCL Communications have some of their supply chains overlapping, so the acquisition will help in the optimization of logistics, capital flow, and information flow for better efficiency.
Motorola Moto G series is one of the most popular budget smartphone lineups. However, over the years, the series began to fade in Asia due to intense competition from products from other Chinese OEMs. But it still performs strongly in South America. Now, the company is all set to launch the 2020 models in the series as Moto G9 Plus visits FCC.
Motorola Moto G8 Plus Cosmic Blue
The upcoming Motorola Moto G9 Plus was spotted two times on the internet prior to the latest instance. At first, the handset in 4GB + 128GB storage configuration was found listed on a retailer for €227.15. The next time, it surfaced on TÜV Rheinland with a 5,000mAh (4,700mAh) battery supporting 30W fast charging.
The new FCC listing (via Dealntech) corroborates the second leak with the same model number XT2087-1. It also reveals the battery model to be MG50, in addition to chargers for different markets – SC-301, SC-302, SC-303, SC-305, SC-306, SC-307, and SC-309.
Nothing else is known about the forthcoming Moto G9 Plus apart from the above-mentioned information. We expect more details regarding the phone to emerge in the coming days ahead of its launch.
Xiaomi has a plethora of earphones with various designs and features. Lately, its focus has been shifted to TWS earbuds with the most recent models being the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and the Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic. However, none of its TWS earbuds have active noise canceling (ANC) but that should change soon.
Today, we discovered that Xiaomi will soon announce a pair of TWS earphones with ANC and they will launch as the Mi Active Noise Cancelling Earphones. The product has received its Bluetooth Certification and it is expected to launch anytime.
The earphones have the model number LYXQEJ05WM and the description says it is a pair of TWS earphones. It also reveals the earbuds have Bluetooth 5.0, support SBC and AAC audio codecs, and have an IPX4 rating.
We do not know when the earbuds will launch but seeing as they have active noise cancelation, we expect them to get a high-profile launch, possibly alongside a flagship phone such as the Mi 10 Pro Plus.
There is still a lot we do not know about the upcoming Mi Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earphones. We do hope it has a great battery life and support for wireless charging, and not forgetting; a competitive price tag.
Chargers have gotten pretty small and thin in recent years thanks to new advancements in technology such as the use of GaN (gallium nitride) instead of silicon. So it is not surprising to see a 60W charger that can practically fit in your palm. Realme has some new SuperDart Ultra-thin chargers and it has confirmed they will be coming soon (to India).
The announcement was made earlier today on Twitter by Madhav Sheth, the CEO of Realme. The tweet said the 65W and 50W Realme ultra-thin SuperDart chargers will soon be introduced and that these chargers are easier to carry and use. We expect them to be announced later this month.
Realme’s current 50W charger is sold for INR 1699 (~$23). The new charger may have the same price or a slightly higher or lower one when it launches. It doesn’t sell a 65W charger on its Indian online store but the 65W SuperDart Ultra-thin charger should be priced between INR 1899 (~$25) and INR 2199 (~$29).
TCL’s CSOT subsidiary that is known for its displays has shown off two new screens with a refresh rate as high as 240Hz. The displays were on exhibition at the second International Display Expo (UDE2020) held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.
One of the displays is a 32-inch curved gaming monitor. It has a 240Hz refresh rate and has support for Free-Sync and G-Sync. It has a curvature if R1500 and meets VESA’s HDR 1400 certification requirement.
Image source: ITHome
CSOT also showcased a 10.8-inch LCD display with a 240Hz refresh rate. The screen has a punch hole at the top left corner and a resolution of 2560 x 1600. TCL says it also has a 2ms touch response speed. The display should be great for high-performance tablets with a powerful processor and pretty large battery capacity.
Image source: Digital Chat Station
TCL hasn’t said anything about which manufacturers are signed up for the displays but we won’t be surprised if they appear in products later this year. For the 10.8-inch screen, that may get fewer clients seeing as there are only a handful of manufacturers that still make tablets.
Having a high-refresh-rate is the cool thing now, especially if you are making products for gamers. Manufacturers are churning out both mid-range and flagship phones with refresh rates that go as high as 144Hz. The trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.
Google finally revealed to launch the Pixel 4a on August 4. But ahead of it, his handset’s successor, Pixel 5a has been spotted on AOSP alongside Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5. Further, the comment that exposed these upcoming smartphones also confirmed the end of Android platform update for Pixel 2 series with the release of Android 11.
The Pixel 4a can be termed as the most leaked smartphone of 2020. We know almost everything about this handset except for its price. The device is finally scheduled to go official coming Mondy after months of delay.
As a matter of fact, Google withheld the launch of Pixel 4a too long that the company has already begun to work on its successor – Pixel 5a (via 9to5Google). Anyway, this phone will be mostly launching next year or maybe even get cancelled.
Apart from this phone, the internet search giant is also readying Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, which are expected to debut this fall. The developer comment on AOSP mentions them to release with Android 11 out of the box. Same goes for the Pixel 5a.
Lastly, Google is in the process of dropping Android update support for Pixel 2/2 XL, which launched with Android Oreo and will be receiving its last update – Android 11 very soon.
Motorola has been long rumored to launch a new razr foldable smartphone in 2020 with 5G connectivity. This handset is in the leaks for months in terms of a spec sheet, renders, and whatnot. Now, live images of this upcoming phone have popped up on Weibo confirming some of the aspects from previous leaks.
Motorola is one of the few companies other than Samsung and Huawei to sell foldable smartphones. The Lenovo-owned brand with American origin is known for its RAZR lineup of clamshell phones from the 2000s. Hence, the company continued to use the same branding for its foldable smartphones but without capitalizing the letters. The first one in the series was announced last year and went on sale early this year.
But this handset never hit the shelves in China as the carriers in the country don’t offer eSIM service which is the only thing this device has. The pandemic could also be termed as another reason for the phone to not launch in the region.
However, the live images of the Motorola razr 2020 come directly from a Chinese investor (via MySmartPrice). Looks like Lenovo showcased the phone to some investors over a dinner (going by the background) in its home country.
The investor posted the pictures on Weibo (terrible mistake) with a caption, “Who remembers “Hello Moto”? It has evolved like this now……” (translated from Chinese).
From the images, we can notice that Motorola’s second foldable smartphone will have a slightly larger outer display and camera bump. Also, there’s no fingerprint sensor at the bottom chin. Above all, the design and color (Mercury Silver) of the handset match exactly to the renders leak.
Further, though this phone is said to be called Motorola razr 5G codenamed “odyssey” (aka “smith”), the images show it to on 4G network. One might ask how could the device be on the network in China as the country does not have eSIM services. That’s because the new model features a nano-SIM card slot, in addition to eSIM support, according to the specs leak.
It is expected to feature 6.2-inch (or 6.7-inch) foldable OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G platform, 256GB internal storage, 48MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 primary sensor, 20MP selfie camera, 2845mAh battery, 18W fast charging and Android 10.
Huami Corporation’s Amazfit has finally launched PowerBuds TWS in India. It will be available starting August 6 exclusively on Amazon India as part of Prime Day sale. It only costs ₹6,999 ($93) in the country, which happens to be cheaper than its pricing in the US ($99), Europe (€99), and China (699 yuan).
Amazfit PowerBuds Dynamic Black
The Amazfit PowerBuds TWS is different than other truly wireless earphones available in the market. Apart from playing music, the buds are also capable of monitoring the heart rate of users during workouts with the help of built-in PPG heart rate sensor.
The buds feature 9mm drivers and connect to devices via Bluetooth 5.0. They are compatible with smartphones running Android 5.0+ and iOS 10.0+ for tracking features, however, the music playback is supported on any device with Bluetooth. They also come with ENC (Electronic Noise Cancellation) for calls using dual-microphone.
Being a sports-focused TWS, the earbuds are IP55-certified for dust and water resistance and also come with detachable magnetic ear hooks for a snug fit. They also support gestures for controls like pause/resume, next/previous track, accept/decline calls, and voice assistant.
As for endurance, the brand claims 8 hours of battery life on a single charge and 24 hours with the charging case featuring USB Type-C port. The earbuds are also said to offer 3 hours of battery life with 15 minutes of charging (heart rate monitoring turned off).
Last but not least, they will come in two color variants namely Dynamic Black and Active White in India. The third version called Racing Yellow will not be available in the region for some reason.
HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded handsets have scheduled an event for August 4 to launch a new smartphone in China. The teaser poster gives us a glimpse of the device in blue color with an accented customizable key.
The upcoming Nokia device will be the first smartphone by the brand in China after more than a year. The last smartphone, Nokia X71 was launched back in April of 2019.
The teaser does not say much about the forthcoming handset except for the color and customizable key, which the company uses for Gooogle Assistant in international markets. However, there’s a high chance of this phone to be the recently spotted Nokia TA-1258 on TENAA.
If that’s the case, then we are looking at a budget smartphone powered by an unknown 1.6 GHz octa-core processor paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. It will sport a 6.99-inch HD+ (720 x 1440 pixels) LCD panel with 18:9 aspect ratio and no fancy notch or punch-hole.
Further, the phone will come with an 8MP primary camera and a 5MP selfie camera. It will also a boast fingerprint sensor at the back. Last but not least, the device will run Android 10 and will be backed by a 3,040mAh battery with no support for fast charging.
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Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company 70Mai has launched its first product under the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform which is an indication that the product is available to buyers from all parts of the world. The product is the 70Mai A800 Dual-vision 4K Dash Cam with pricing starting at $95.
The 70mai A800 is an in-car DVR that delivers day-and-night cinema-quality (up to 4k resolution) images in dual vision. It’s equipped with the leading ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistant System) tech that boosts your driving safety. When the vehicle is parked, the parking mode will monitor the car’s surroundings and automatically start recording if any collision is detected. Recordings are stored locally and can be viewed in-app for on-site download and instant sharing.
Built around a powerful Sony IMX 415 CMOS image sensor, the A800 dashcam records 4K UHD videos with a wide-angle 140° FOV. Combined the optional rear cam*, every important detail in the front or rear of the vehicle can be recorded clearly to provide irrefutable video evidence or capture the landscape along your journey with cinema-quality video.
The A800 achieves stunning video and vivid, clear images even in low-light conditions using a 3D DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) tech, F/1.8 aperture lens and a smart algorithm that significantly reduces image noise and automatically adjusts the exposure balance. The result is an enhanced night vision with greater details.
The dashcam packs a 3-inch High Definition screen from which users can easily switch between the front and the rear views with a simple press.
The A800 is more than just a reliable dashcam. When you start the car, the camera automatically begins recording and enables the ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance System) that will assist you while driving with lane-departure and forward-collision warnings that help you avoid accidents.
The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system uses the A800 camera to monitor the lane markings to make sure the car remains safely in the lane of travel. In case you are distracted and begin to drift, the LDW system uses an audio alarm to warn you, for a safe driving every day!
The A800 also includes an advanced Forward-collision Warning system that automatically monitors the car driving in front of you. If the vehicles get too close, too quickly, for instance in the case of a sudden stop by the leading car, A800 will warn you with an audible alarm. This system is especially useful in stop-and-go traffic during busy commute times.
With A800 4k dashcam, the protection doesn’t stop when you leave your car. After parking, the Parking Mode is automatically activated. Using a 3-axis gravity sensor, A800 can detect any hit-and-run collision and immediately begin recording to capture valuable video evidence.
When you return to the car after a Parking Mode incident, A800 will remind you to check the event recordings in-app.
A800 also acts as an accurate trip computer, storing data that includes mileage, range, average speed, max speed, duration and more that can be viewed conveniently in-app. It’s great for long trips and to record the exact location of an accident if one should occur.
The A800 records video on a loop and stores it locally on a Micro SD memory card (up to 128GB supported) while driving. This ensures that in the event of an accident, the video evidence will be captured and then safely secured from overwriting. You simply open the App to playback or download the videos free of charge.
No network is necessary to connect your smartphone with A800. It seamlessly connects using its own Wi-Fi for full instant access to stored videos. The dashcam also acts as a digital camera, controlled with your phone to capture any picture or view along your route. Share memories of every special road trip fast and easy online!
Installation is super easy. Because it requires no special wiring, the A800 can be installed in minutes. Simply attach to the windscreen, connect to power at the vehicles 12v power source, download the 70mai app and connect with your smartphone using built-in Wi-Fi.
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