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Corning’s toughest Gorilla Glass Victus announced, may feature on the Galaxy Note 20!

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Jed John Ikoba
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Corning has over the years built a towering reputation in the business of manufacturing tough glasses for smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearables. In a bid to offer improved solutions and cement its place as a market leader, the company has officially announced its latest glass technology which represents a breakthrough in the technology. The Gorilla Glass Victus as it is called brings to the table a significantly better drop and scratch performance compared to competitive aluminosilicate glasses from other manufacturers.Corning Gorilla Glass 6

Durability is one of the key considerations buyers put in perspective before bringing out their wallets. A survey carried out in three of the largest smartphone markets in the world – China, India, and the United States – shows that it is second only to the device brand.

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Buyers place it ahead of important features such as screen size, camera quality, and device thinness. Most consumers were willing to pay a premium for improved durability. Also, feedback from more than 90,000 consumers analyzed by Corning shows that the importance of drop and scratch performance has nearly doubled in seven years.

The new Corning Gorilla Glass Victus performed superbly in lab tests. Corning says it achieved drop performance up to 2 meters when dropped onto hard, rough surfaces. This is far ahead of the competitive aluminosilicate glasses from other manufacturers which typically fail when dropped from less than 0.8 meters. In addition, the Gorilla Glass Victus has up to 2x improvement in scratch resistance compared to the Gorilla Glass 6. While it is up to 4x better than competitive aluminosilicate glasses.

Corning disclosed in the press release that the Gorilla Glass Victus will be adopted first by Samsung in the near future. Thus, speculations are rife that the new glass technology may feature on the Galaxy Note 20. If the Galaxy Note 20 misses on it, then we should be looking at next year’s Galaxy S30 series.

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Huawei FreeBuds 3i launched in India for Rs. 9,990 (~$133)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Huawei recently teased the imminent launch of its latest truly wireless earbuds called the FreeBuds 3i. The earbuds have now been launched in Inda and will be sold during Amazon Prime Day. The product carries a price tag of Rs. 9,990 (~$133) which seems to be higher than the £90 (roughly $110) price which it launched in the UK.Huawei Freebuds 3i

The  FreeBuds 3i is a budget variant of the Freebuds 3 and was first launched in China in May. It features a 10mm dynamic drivers, three microphones, and support touch controls. The new earphones also have highly-sensitive diaphragms that are carefully tuned to deliver authentic, balanced audio with powerful bass. It can be paired automatically with the pop-up window when the charging case is open.

Huawei Freebuds 3i

As for the battery life, the Bluetooth 5.0-supported Huawei FreeBuds 3i can offer up to 3.5 hours of audio playback on a single charge while the charging case can deliver up to 14.5 hours of battery life.

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Redmi 10X Pro Liquid Silver is reminiscent of Mi 6 Silver Edition’s mirror finish

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Redmi launched the Redmi 10X Pro 5G in late May alongside regular Redmi 10X 5G and Redmi 10X 4G (aka Redmi Note 9) in China. A few days back, the handset’s Liquid Silver color variant went on sale for the first time. At around the same time, the brand’s general manager Lu Weibing revealed that this variant of the phone is difficult to produce.

The recently launched Redmi 10X Pro 5G in Liquid Silver color version is one of a kind. As you can see from the gallery attached above (courtesy of Digital Chat Station on Weibo), this device looks unique than any other phone available in the market at its price.

The Redmi smartphone not only looks silvery but also mimics a mirror. It is reminiscent of Xiaomi  Mi 6 Mercury Silver Edition and Sony Xperia XZ Premium Luminous Chrome color variant, the device which won the Best New Smartphone of MWC 2017 award.

In fact, there have been few phones in this color in the market according to Redmi GM Lu Weibing. He says that manufacturing phones in this particular silver color is a complicated process. The yield is less, which in turn results in high-cost for production.

redmi 10x pro silver lu weibing comment

This clearly means that Redmi 10X Pro 5G Liquid Silver variant will be only available in a limited quantity like the Mi 6 even though the brand executive did not mention it in his Weibo post. 

Anyway, it is worth noting that this version of the handset costs only 2,599 yuan ($371) for 8GB + 1256GB storage configuration. On the other hand, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium debuted for $799, which is more than double the price of the Redmi phone. 

Even Xiaomi’s Mi 6 Mercury Silver was costlier at 3,999 yuan for 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. What’s interesting is that this handset was recently up for sale in China for 19,999 yuan ($2,854) after three years from its release. 

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Honor 9A with an Helio P22 chipset launching in India on July 31

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Jed John Ikoba
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Honor first launched the Honor 9A smartphone in China in March this year. The device is a budget model with an affordable price. Honor is now set to launch the Honor 9A in India on July 31. The phone will be sold on Amazon.in and already, a product page or the model is now live.Honor 9A

Although the Honor 9A is an entry-level model, it packs a mammoth 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen with a waterdrop notch. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset paired with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage. The phone features triple cameras including a 13MP main sensor, 5MP ultrawide angle camera and a 2MP macro camera. The selfie camera is an 8MP sensor.

On the software side, it boots Magic UI 3.1 on top of Android 10 with no Google Play Services. Instead, the phone features Huawei Mobile Services with Huawei’s App Gallery app store.  The phone packs a mammoth 5,000 mAh battery as well as a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, and an audio jack. It also has an FM radio with a built-in antenna, Huawei Histen 6.0, and a Smart PA audio system.

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Nubia Watch is now available for reservation, will launch on July 28

By
Sean
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Nubia Watch is now available for reservation online. The new smartwatch from the brand will launch on 28th July 2020 and for those interested, you can reserve one on JD.com.

Nubia

While the Nubia Watch does not feature a camera unlike the Nubia Alpha, it does also have a flexible display. Its promotional image also carried the term “urban adventurer,” which might be indicative of certain high durability features or its design. Unfortunately, the finer details or pricing of the upcoming smartwatch are currently unknown.

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Nubia

Although, a few educated guesses can be made. The Nubia Alpha was released in Beijing at a price of 3,499 Yuan (roughly $499) for the eSIM card variant while the 18K gold plated eSIM card variant was sold for 4,499 Yuan (roughly $642). At the moment, its price now sits at 1,188 Yuan (roughly $169), which might have been due to the upcoming Nubia Watch launch. This, we can expect it to be between the two price points and around the 3,000 Yuan mark. However, this is just speculation, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned.

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Apple Face ID could map user’s veins in the near future

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Sean
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Apple is apparently looking into improving its Face ID and other visual biometric security systems. This move is being to remove any changes of people with the issue of similar looking and structured face (or a possible twin problem). The company will achieve this by mapping the users’ unique vein patterns that are under the skin.

Apple

While biometric systems like Face ID or Touch ID are a great tool for quick access into your smartphone, they also inherently have a few issues. There are plenty of recorded cases of false positives, albeit, in isolated cases. In other words, there is still one in a million chance of someone having a similar face structure. But it is also possible for dedicated individuals with malicious intent to create complex masks to fool the system. Although, that is again highly unlikely.

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This is where the new feature would come in. Mapping veins under the skin is not something that can be replicated easily. Even similar looking users will have their own biological hardwiring be unique. A new Apple patent was granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office earlier this week, which revealed the system. In the patent, the system works by creating a 3D map of users’ veins using a sub-epidermal imagery technique through an infrared sensor in a camera.

Apple

Furthermore, the sensor will capture flood and speckle patterns from the infrared illumination lighting up on the users’ faces. This technique is quite similar to how Face ID currently works by using infrared light, although, the newer technique focuses on the veins on the inside. While this might just be the company’s attempt to cover all bases, but the smartphone in the near future might be capable enough of this feat.

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Blackview Tab 8 with 4G VoLTE, 10.1-inch display and external keyboard support is available for $124.99

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Simranpal Singh
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Blackview is a popular rugged smartphone maker known for its affordable smartphones has recently launched a new tablet – Blakcview Tab 8. The new budget-friendly tablet houses a 10.1-inch display with 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution, a Unisoc SC9863A SoC, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It easily becomes “Hybrid” tablet after attching the detachable keyboard. It is a whole package of versatality, productivity and mobility.

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It can bring you a Laptop-like experience instantly by attaching magnetic keyboard as typing mails and editing presentations becomes easy. Blakckview Tab 8 is a perfect combination for the business professionals, students and other users. It comes preinstalled with WPS Office suite for business work.

Blackview Tab 8 Specifications

Blackview Tab 8 offers impressive specification starting from a 10.1-inch Full HD+ display featuring 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution. The tablet is pwoered by an octa-core processor alog with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storafe. A 6580 mAh battery is present on the board for continous usage and without worry.

The tablet runs on Android 10 and boards a pwoerful cameras. Blackview Tab 8 features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front selfie shooter facilitating face unlock and selfies.

It even supports 4G VoLTE connectivity for seamless conenctivity across teh globe. You can simply isnert SIM of your chouce and start enjoying by streaming videos, songs and performing any network bound tasks. You don’t need to depend on WiFi to enjoy video call with friends and family.

Blackview Tab 8 is available for the discount of 17% from July 21 to July 27 via banggoog store. Youy can know more about he device and its accessories by heaing to the Blackview official store. There’s also hefty discount on its accessories until July 31

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Vivo S series has a new spokesperson, Vivo S7 live image revealed

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Sean
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The Vivo S series has a new spokesperson. A new post on Instagram from @lisabar_cn (a Fanclub profile on Instagram) is indicative of her new position, while the image also reveals what looks to be a Vivo S7.

While it was previously reported by a Chinese news agency that Lisa might be the new spokesperson, the latest Instagram upload more or less confirms the matter. Furthermore, the post on the popular social media platform also has her pose in front of a camera, with what appears to be Vivo S7. Zooming in on the image also reveals the Chinese company’s logo on the back.

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Vivo

Recently, various leaks had detailed the device’s specs and feature, while also revealing an alleged price. Additionally, it is also said to have the thinnest and largest front camera module. The Vivo S series models generally arrive with an attractive and sleek design with notable specs. So we can expect more of the same in this regard. Although, we still have to wait for an official launch to confirm anything.

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Huawei Maimang 9 listing on China Telecom reveals entire specs and price

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Huawei is soon expected to launch Maimang 9 in China as the successor to Maimang 8 from last year, which is also known as P Smart+ (Plus) is some markets. The handset has leaked multiple times over the past few days including TENAA listing and live images. Now, it has been also spotted listed on China Telecom revealing all of its specs including price.

Huawei Maimang 9 Front Rear Featured

The upcoming Huawei Maimang 9 will come with model number TNN-AN00. It will be available in two storage variants – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB respectively. The listing on China Telecom also reveals its starting price to be 2,199 yuan ($314).

Under the hood, the phone will be powered by MediaTek MT6873 5G chipset, which is commonly known as Dimensity 800. On the front, the device will sport a 6.81-inch FHD+ LCD panel with a single punch hole at the top left corner for a 16MP selfie camera.

On the back, the handset will come equipped with a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP depth sensor. As for software, the device will run EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 out of the box.

Other features of the forthcoming Huawei Maimang 9 include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, and a 4,200mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging.

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Tencent announced a New Mobile Game “Wandering Mountains and Seas” that has been under Development for 4 years

By
Sean
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Tencent has announced a new mobile game that it has been working on for the past 4 years. The game is set in a fantasy setting and is called Wandering Mountains and Seas (translated).

Tencent

At the moment, it is currently unknown when exactly the new mobile game will be launched. Although, the known game publisher has revealed certain details regarding the upcoming title. In the Wandering Mountains and Seas, players will have the ability to explore the vast and diverse map. In other words, it is an open world game for smartphones.

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From what we know so far, the game will let players explore the deep seafloor and high mountain tops, as its name suggests, and will even have a base building mechanics as well, which will also allow gamers to fly out to the moon and make a settlement there. The game apparently has no defined class system, rather, its skills and combat system is based around the different weapons one may use.

Tencent

You will have the option of choosing between melee or long range attacks through these various weapons, with each being unique and having different effects. This allows for a dynamic gameplay mechanic where players can switch roles in the team at any given moment. Interestingly, a trading system and in game economy also seems to be in the works, with players being able to set up their own stalls for extra cash.

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Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 price lowered to 3,999 INR ($53)

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Sean
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Earlier this week, Xiaomi announced that it would be lowering the price of the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 in India. The hearables are now priced at 3,999 INR (roughly 53 US Dollars), down from 4,499 INR (roughly 60 US Dollars).

Xiaomi

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 was launched back in May alongside the company’s flagship Mi 10 and Mi Box 4K. It was designed to be “artfully tuned for India” with “immersive high definition audio” along with LHDC (Low Latency High Definition Audio Codec). The earbuds offer up to 14 hours of batter ylife with multiple charges thanks to its charging case and features an 14.2mm dynamic driver.

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Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2
The earphones had originally launched at a specially promo offer back in May, which has now become permanent

Interestingly, the price slash arrives just after OnePlus launched its very own TWS OnePlus Buds in India, which is priced at 4,990 INR (roughly 67 US Dollars). In other words, the competition for the TWS market in India is heating up, and prices are becoming highly competitive as each brand is launching its own truly wireless offerings. The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 is currently available for purchase through Mi.com and even offers three months of access to Gaana Plus subscription.

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Elephone E10 Pro shines in a new video with quad-rear camera, 6.55-inch display, available for $149

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Simranpal Singh
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Elephone E10 Pro is an excellent mid-range device available at a competitive price. The smartphone was launched last month brining several advancements over the predecessor – Elephone E10. A new video showcasing the Elephone E10 in full colors has been published by the company. The video is detailing about every nook and corner of the smartphone and even shows stock Android 10 vanilla experience.

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We can see the glimpse of Elephone E10 Pro in both Grey and Blue colors. The stylish rear design alogn with gradient color gives the smartphone a premium loook. A punch hole camera display always gives excellent display view along with speaker grill at the bottom.

Elephone E10 Pro Specs 

Elephone E10 Pro houses a 6.55-inch Punch-hole display with HD+ LCD display and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone hosues a quad-rear camera featuring a 48-megapixel primary sesnsor for quality photos. There’s also a 13-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 5-megapixel 2cm macro sensor. Moreover, the smartphone hsotsa 13-megapixel AI camera to for professiona seflies.

Elephoen E10 Pro is pwered with 16nm based MediaTek MT6762D chipset with 2.0GHz clocking speed. Apart from graphics and cpu performance, it can effectively handle AI processess. The smartphone is availabel in 4GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant.

A 4000 mAh battery is present which can keep it working for two consecutive days. It runs on Android 10 with smarter, faster and better security features. However, you will get a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB Type-C port and a SIM tray Ejector.

Elephone E10 Pro Price

Elephone E10 Pro is available for 4GB RAM + 128GB storage for $149. The company is offering a $30 discount than its usual retail price. You can know more about the device by heading to the official store.

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Apple iPhone 12 series launch may be delayed to November, battery capacity leaked

By
Sean
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With the launch of the Apple iPhone 12 series edging closer, fresh reports regarding the upcoming flagship lineup have become more common. However, not all of them are great news, as the iPhone 12 launch might have been delayed to November 2020 and its apparent battery capacity leak might leave more to be desired.

Apple

According to a new report from Macotakara, the launch of the 5G iPhone 12 models may be delayed to November. In the report, “multiple Chinese suppliers” were cited and it was claimed that the iPhone 12 announcement will be delayed to the latter half of October due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. In other words, the 4G LTE versions of the iPhone 12 series will launch in mid October while the 5G variants will launch in November.

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Although, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt. Furthermore, the report also goes against many other previous reports suggest that Apple might not release an LTE version this year. Others even reported on the Cupertino based giant getting back on track with a September launch. This, it is still too early to tell, although, a staggered release may be planned as well.

Arriving at the battery capacity leak, a new post on Twitter revealed the iPhone 12 Pro’s battery capacity. Reportedly, the iPhone 12 Pro will be powered by a 2,775mAh battery pack, which was allegedly discovered in South Korea’s SafetyKorea agency’s database. If true, then it would mean that the latest iPhone could have a battery capacity smaller than last year’s iPhone 11 Pro, which had a 3,046mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy M31s camera details, RAM and storage details leaked before July 30 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Samsung will be launching the Galaxy M31s phone in India on July 30. The microsite for the smartphone went live on Amazon India last week. The key specs of the phone are mentioned on the microsite. Today, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal took to Twitter to share vital details such as RAM + storage variants, color options, and camera configurations of the Galaxy M31s.

According to the leak, the Galaxy M31s will be arriving in India in two choices such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The phone will be available in two color options like Mirage Black and Mirage Blue.

The Galaxy M31s has a quad-camera setup led by an f/1.8 aperture 64-megapixel camera. It is coupled with a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, and a 5-megapixel macro shooter with f/2.4 aperture. Placed on the front side of the phone is a 32-megapixel selfie camera.

Samsung Galaxy M31s render

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The Galaxy M31s houses a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ resolution. It offers 407ppi pixel density. The handset is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Exynos 9611 that fueled the Galaxy M31 and Galaxy M30s phones is present under the hood of the M31s.

The smartphone is backed by a humungous battery of 6,000mAh capacity. It will be arriving with support for 25W fast charging through USB-C. A recent report had revealed that it could be priced around Rs. 20,000 (~$267) in India.

In related news, Samsung is also working on the Galaxy M51 smartphone that will be positioned higher than the M31s. The handset has recently received Bluetooth certification. Hence, it appears that the handset may debut in August or September.

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Nubia 120W GaN Charger with three-port design to launch on July 28

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Jeet
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Earlier this year, in March, ZTE-backed Nubia had announced its 65W GaN charger along with a few other accessories at the Nubia Red Magic 5G smartphone launch event. The charger was made available for purchase in China just a month after its announcement.

Now, another GaN charger from the company is set to make its debut next week. Nubia President Ni Fei has confirmed that a new 120W GaN three-port charger will be launched along with the Nubia Red Magic 5S smartphone on 28th July.

Nubia 120W GaN Charger Teaser

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The teaser poster showcases the upcoming Nubia 120W GaN Charger which has two USB-C ports and one USB-A port. It continues with the foldable plug design that we saw on the 65W GaN charger from the company.

The new 120W GaN Charger is quite compact in size. The company’s executive says that it will come powered by the latest Gallium Nitride chips and has support for extremely fast charging speed.

Ni Fei 120W GaN Charger Teaser

The sleek and elegantly designed charger will be offered in Metallic Gray color, similar to its predecessor. We expect the company to share more details in the coming days. Anyways, the launch event in just a few days away.

The pricing of the upcoming Nubia 120W GaN Charger remains unknown but it will definitely be costlier compared to the 65W GaN Charger from the company, which is priced at 169 yuan that roughly converts to $24.

Gallium Nitride (GaN) is a better alternative to silicon for chargers as it can withstand more power and temperature. The GaN chargers are relatively smaller than the regular high-capacity silicon chargers, making them better in portability.

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Asus unveils the ROG Strix XG16 Portable Gaming Monitor, features built in battery

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Sean
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Asus has just unveiled its solution for a great portable gaming experience. The ROG Strix XG16 portable gaming monitor is for those that wish to play on a bigger screen but aren’t in the comfort of their own home.

The Asus ROG Strix XG16 is a 15.6 inch monitor which will be launching sometime in December 2020. It was introduced by the company earlier today (23rd July 2020) alongside its flagship gaming handset, the ROG Phone 3. What sets this monitor apart from conventional gaming ones is the fact that it can fit in your backpack. You just need to connect it to your smartphone via a USB Type C port to game on a bigger screen.

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Furthermore, it has a kickstand in the back, which allows it to be propped up on a table or any flat surface in either portrait or landscape mode. The fact that is has a laptop sized display enables its portability, despite having a 144Hz refresh rate and a 1080p resolution. According to official notes, the Asus ROG Strix XG16 is powered by a 7,800mAh battery that lasts up to 3 hours on a full charge.

Asus

The portable gaming monitor has two front facing speakers for audio output and even a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also has a micro HDMI port, so enthusiasts can also use it as a second screen for your PC. Asus is planning on selling a tripod along with it as well, which is an added bonus. Unfortunately, there has been no announcement for the price as of yet, although, the 17 inch XG17AHP variant is already available for $495 or $599 with the tripod.

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5000mAh battery and 100W+ Fast Charging could become mainstream by Q1 2021

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Jeet
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This month, we have seen a few smartphone companies officially launching their super-fast charging technology. While we expect some flagship smartphones powered by the same technology to launch this year, the technology seems ready to go mainstream.

According to the information coming from Chinese tipster, we could see 5,000mAh battery and 100W+ fast charging technology become normal for smartphones as early as the first quarter of 20201.

5000mAh battery 100W+ charging

Xiaomi and Vivo both had showcased their 120W fast charging technology last year but it wasn’t ready for commercial usage at the time. However, earlier this month, Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO announced 120W Ultra-Fast Charging technology.

Soon after that, OPPO and Realme also announced 125W Flash Charging and 125W UltraDart Fast Charging technology, respectively. Smartphones from all three brands with this new charging solution could get launched in the coming weeks or months.

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We expect the tech to be limited for a couple of devices from each brand this year. But given the rapid development in the fast charging technology and the lack of such feature is a deal-breaker for many customers, now is the time for the solution to go mainstream.

With faster-charging solutions, it is possible for the smartphone makers to include a bigger capacity battery as the charging time will be well within or under the current time. So, we could also see more and more smartphones with around 5,000mAh battery.

However, the area of concern with ultra-fast charging solution is battery degradation. It remains to be seen how super-fast charging technology affects battery life in real-life performance. But for that, companies need to first launch smartphones packed with the new faster-charging technology.

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NVIDIA is reportedly interested in acquiring chip designer ARM

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Jeet
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NVIDIA, the company known for GPUs, is reportedly interested in acquiring ARM, one of the leading semiconductor or chip designing company. As per the Bloomberg report, NVIDIA has approached ARM for a potential deal.

It is also being reported that some other bidders may also emerge during the process. The development comes just weeks after it was reported that SoftBank, which owns ARM, is planning to all the stake or part of a stake in a private deal.

NVIDIA Logo Featured

The report further adds that there’s a possibility that the acquisition bid by NVIDIA may not materialize and ARM could opt to get listed publicly. If the acquisition goes through, then it could be the biggest-ever in the chip industry.

NVIDIA has already established its dominance in the graphics chipset market, which is mostly used for gaming and AI processing. It also has found a new use case in the self-driving car market but it is still nascent.

The acquisition of ARM by NVIDIA could be a major threat to the likes of Intel and Qualcomm and most other chipset makers as almost all of them license ARM’s technology for their own chips. It’s noteworthy that ARM’s technology is the core of Apple Silicon which will be powering future MacBooks.

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For those who are unaware, ARM, which is based in the United Kingdom, was acquired by SoftBank and SoftBank Vision Fund for about $32 billion in 2016. Also, earlier this month, NVIDIA had briefly surpassed Intel in terms of market value.

SoftBank has been selling off assets to endure the COVID-19 pandemic. ARM also recently offloaded two Internet of Things groups to SoftBank to narrow its focus. Selling off ARM could help the Japanese giant to focus on other important businesses.

Even if both the companies reach a deal for acquisition, the transaction will likely face very close and strict scrutiny from the regulatory bodies. Its competitors would likely oppose the deal on the terms of fair treatment.

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Selpic P1, the world’s smallest handheld printer is up for crowdfunding

By
Jeet
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We recently reported about Jelly 2, the world’s smallest 4G smartphone running Android 10 operating system. Today, we have come across Selpic P1, which claims to be the world’s smallest handheld printer.

This niche product comes from California-based Selpic which had previously launched Selpic S1 and S1+ portable printers. The new product from the company — Selpic P1 can handle all the printing needs, claims the brand.

Selpic P1 Handheld Printer

The printer uses inkjet technology and can be operated just like a pen. It allows users to print photos, text, barcodes, QR codes, among others on almost any porous surface, including paper, textiles, leather, wood, and also curved or uneven surfaces.

It supports printing in the horizontal and vertical orientation and can also switch direction from left to right or right to left. It has a built-in line break function that has the ability to print either a single-line or across multiple lines.

The Selpic P1 has built-in 600 x 600 DPI support and comes with 300 nozzles with a spacing of 0.002 inches. The company says that each nozzle can eject 18 million drops per second, producing incredible quality and detail.

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One of the most interesting features is that it doesn’t even require a computer or smartphone to print text. It has high-quality speech recognition technology that converts speech to text which can be printed just with the touch of a button.

Selpic P1 Handheld Printer

It also comes with a dedicated smartphone app that can be used to customize the layout and content for the print. The cartridge for the printer, which will retail for $59 (currently $39), can also be replaced quite easily with the click of a button.

Now coming to the pricing, the Selpic P1 handheld printer is currently up for crowdfunding on Indiegogo for $99 and comes in Black and White color options. At the time of writing this, the campaign has reached 71% of its $20,000 goal with 30 days left and shipments expected to start from September this year.

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Unknown Nokia TA-1258 specifications and images emerge in TENAA’s database

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A new Nokia phone had appeared in the database of the TENAA regulatory body of China earlier this week with minimum specs like dimensions, display size, and battery capacity. TENAA has updated the listing of the smartphone with its entire specs and images. It is a 4G phone with budget-friendly specs. Unfortunately, the name of the device is under wraps.

The TENAA listing of the Nokia TA-1258 reveals that it has a 5.99-inch display that offers 720 x 1440 pixels HD+ resolution. There are thick bezels surrounding the display and the Nokia brand name is visible at the lower bezel. The handset offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. The handset measures 159.6 x 77 x 8.5mm and it is likely to arrive in color editions like Nordic Blue and Sand Gold in China.

The Nokia phone is driven by an octa-core processor that ticks at 1.6GHz. The unknown SoC is assisted by 2 GB of RAM. The device has a built-in storage of 32 GB and it has a microSD card slot for extra storage. The handset boots to Android 10 OS. It remains to be seen whether the device arrives as an Android Go smartphone.

Nokia TA-1258 TENAA

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The Nokia TA-1258 has a 3,040mAh rated battery. There is no support for fast charging on the device. It has a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. On its back is an 8-megapixel main camera. The listing states that the main snapper supports 2x optical zoom. A fingerprint reader is available on the backside of the smartphone. ‘

It remains to be seen whether the Nokia TA-1258 arrives as Nokia 2, Nokia 3 or Nokia C series smartphone. Now that the phone has surfaced in TENAA with all the important details, it is likely to go official soon in China. It is unclear whether HMD Global will be making the device outside of China.

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