The Galaxy Note20’s spec sheet leaked yesterday and it revealed the phone will come in three colorways. While the leak included images of the Mystic Bronze and Mystic Bronze variant, the Mystic Green variant was missing in action. Now, a render of the green variant has surfaced on the web.
The render was posted on Twitter by Roland Quandt (@rquandt) and he confirms again that the phone will be available in both 4G and 5G variants. The phone has a Mint (Green) paint job with a matching S Pen. The color looks really good and may as well be my favorite of three variants.
The Galaxy Note20 will pack a 6.7-inch FHD+ 60Hz Super AMOLED display with a Snapdragon 865 Plus or Exynos 990 processor. It will have 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage in Europe while other markets should get it in other configurations.
Samsung has put triple rear cameras on the back in a 12MP + 12MP + 64MP configuration with up to 30x digital zoom. The phone will also have a 4300mAh battery with support for fast wired and wireless charging. It will also have NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6, and AKG-tuned stereo speakers.
Ever since Xiaomi announced MIUI 12 in late April, it has been seeding out weekly beta updates to almost all the eligible devices in the company’s home country. Additionally, the firm has been also releasing stable beta as well as stable builds to a number of handsets worldwide. Currently, the smartphone maker has begun to roll out MIUI 12 stable update to Mi 9 SE, Mi CC9 Pro, Redmi 10X and Redmi 10X Pro in China.
The Mi 9 SE is the oldest phone out of these four devices to receive MIUI 12 stable update. However, the builds are based on Android 10 for all the handsets. It is worth noting that the two Redmi phones launched with latest Android out of the box, whereas the world’s first smartphone with 108MP camera got this update in May.
As for MIUI 12 update, as all of them have AMOLED display, they also get support for new AOD+ along with Super Wallpapers. Further, the stable update for both the Mi devices come with build number 12.0.1.0, whereas the build number for Redmi devices is 12.0.2.0.
Having said that, it is not sure when the same update will be available for the global version of Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro (Mi Note 10) and Mi 9 SE.
Despite the myriad of challenges the US is throwing Huawei‘s way, the Chinese company has continued to blaze the trail in terms of smartphone market share. Research firm TrendForce project that the Chinese company will lead the 5G smartphone market this year against all odds.
5G development has been rapid in China due to the government’s aggressive approach in proliferating 5G base stations and network coverage across the country. Thus, 5G rolled out in China earlier than in other countries. This also resulted in Chinese smartphone manufacturers releasing 5G phones earlier than competitors. Chinese OEMs hold a 75% share in the global 5G smartphone market in 1H20.
TrendForce indicates that, aside from the various Android-based smartphone brands, Apple’s new models will also join the ranks of 5G smartphones. Given the total smartphone production forecast of 1.24 billion units in 2020, 5G handset production is expected to reach 235 million units, an 18.9% penetration rate.
Chinese brands are expected to occupy four out of the top six spots of 5G smartphone brands ranked by production volume. An analysis of the projected top six smartphone brands ranked by 5G smartphone production volume shows Huawei firmly sitting in the first place. Huawei has shifted its focus to the domestic Chinese market under the impact of U.S. sanctions and in preparation for China’s active 5G commercialization efforts. The company is expected to produce about 74 million 5G smartphones this year.
Apple’s yearly 5G smartphone production is expected to total about 70 million units in 2020, which lands the company in second place. However, 5G functions will increase the production cost of smartphones accordingly. If Apple decides to directly reflect this added cost on the retail prices of the iPhone 12 series, it may lower its consumers’ willingness to purchase, in turn affecting the sales performances of the new iPhones.
Samsung has been experiencing setbacks in the Chinese market in recent years. Although these setbacks have not seriously affected its global market share and revenue, they have considerably slowed Samsung’s growth in the 5G smartphone market. Samsung’s 5G smartphone production this year is forecasted at 29 million units, placing the company in third place globally. Vivo, OPPO (including OnePlus, OPPO, and Realme) and Xiaomi are tied for fourth place.
As Huawei’s aggressive domestic expansion in the past few years has compressed the market shares of the three brands in the Chinese market, they have been actively focusing on increasing overseas market shares to maintain their yearly production performances. Vivo, OPPO, and Xiaomi’s yearly 5G smartphone production volumes are projected to reach about 21 million, 20 million, and 19 million units, respectively.
Mid-to-low end 5G chipsets released by AP suppliers are expected to raise the penetration rate of 5G smartphones in 2021. MediaTek is expected to lead this push with the company rumoured to announce its low-end 5G chipset later this month.
Taiwanese tech company ASUS has unveiled the ROG Phone 3 in Taiwan. This is coming just a day after the smartphone was launched for the European and Indian market. China gets only the 12GB RAM and 16GB RAM variants. Interestingly, the device comes in at a cheaper price than what it will be sold for in India and the EU.
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 will be available in three versions; Extreme Edition, Classic Edition and Elite Edition. As for the prices, the
The cheapest version which is the Elite edition packs a Snapdragon 865 chipset instead of the SSDM865+. It is available in 12GB RAM and 128GB storage. Comparing the 3999 yuan ($570) price tag to that of India, it is even cheaper than the price of the 8GB + 128GB Snapdragon 865 version which is priced at Rs 49,999 ($668). The base Snapdragon 865 variant in Europe packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage and is priced at €799. The top-end 16GB+512GB variant is also roughly cheaper than the price in Europe by a few Benjamins.
As a reminder, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 features a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone sports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, as well as a refresh rate up to 144 Hz and 270Hz touch sampling rate. The phone also has a LED-lit ROG logo at the rear which lights up during gaming.
The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 865 Plus mobile platform. The processor offers a 10% increase in GPU and CPU speed. It also brings 5G support to the smartphone with a Snapdragon X52 external 5G modem supporting all the 5G spectrum, including mmWave (SA and NSA).
For photography, the ROG Phone 3 packs a triple camera setup on the back including a 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera with f1.8 aperture and 1.6um large pixel size. There is also a 13MP ultrawide sensor and macro camera. For selfies, the notch-less display houses a 24MP sensor. There is a 6000mAh battery under the hood as well as dual stereo speakers.
Oukitel recently launched affordable version of Oukitel WP6 with mid-range specifications. Oukitel WP6 4GB RAM + 128GB variant features several changes apart from the RAM reduction. The smartphone is already available at budget-friendly price , but the recent 20% discount makes the deal even sweeter. There are many advantages of Oukitel WP6 4GB RAM varaint over the 6GB RAM variant.
Both the devices features same design, colors, but vary on the basis of internal specifications. Both the smartphone variants features several differences. Oukitel WP6 6GB+ 128GB variant is powered with Helio P70 and Qukitel WP6 4GB + 128GB variant is powered by a Helio P60 SoC.
Software and Hardware
Another major difference between these two variants is camera, Qukitel WP6 6GB RAM variant packs a 48MP primary camera + 5MP depth sensor + Auxiliary camera at the back and 16MP front camera. Whereas Oukitel WP6 4GB RAM variant has a 16MP primary camera + 5MP depth sensor + Auxiliary camera at the back and it has 8MP camera on font side for selfies and video chats.
The 6GB RAM varaint is powered with Helio P70 chispet while the new 4GB houses a Helio P60 processor. Moreover, the 4GB also houses a slight smaller 6.3-inch display. The phone is packed with 1.1mm Corning Gorilla Glass and aspect ratio of the display is 19:5:9.
Price
Talking about price of the smartphones Qukitel WP6 with 6GB RAM + 128GB variant is priced at $289.99. Whereas WP6 4GB + 128GB variant is priced at $159.99. The battery capacity remains same in both the variants. You’re getting improved camera, better processor and bigger dispslay with 6GB RAM varaint.
You can get the newer 4GB RAM variant for the special discount price of $159. Know more by heading to the Oukitel Store.
The Mircosoft Surface Duo is one of the most anticipated devices of 2020. The Redmond-based company showcased it first in October of 2019. It is expected to release sometime in Holiday season of this year. Since its initial unveiling, the product has been officially teased multiple times, in addition to being spotted on certification bureaus. Now, the dual-screen device makes its appearance on FCC as well, which is usually considered as the last hurdle before launch.
The upcoming Microsoft Surface Duo listing on FCC was first spotted by Droid Life According to the publication, the Federal Communications Commission tested both the screens of the device along with its hinge. As usual, the bureau also tested the device’s network capability.
Although one of the tests mentions NFC, Windows Central reports that retail units will not have support for tap and pay. Also, it notes that it could be made available for purchase before the Holiday season as the confidentiality agreement is until October 29. That’s because, after this date, FCC will publicly release the pictures of the Surface Duo along with its manual and Microsoft surely don’t want its product to get leaked ahead of the official release.
According to previous leaks, the first Android device in the Surface lineup will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with 6GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. It will spot dual 5.6-inch 1800×1350 resolution AMOLED displays with 401 ppi and 4:3 aspect ratio.
Other features include single 11MP camera, fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C port, nano-SIM card slot, support for Surface Pen, Android 10, and a 3,460 mAh battery.
OnePlus destroyed the mid-range segment by launching its first mid-range phone after years: the OnePlus Nord. A lot of people are waiting for it to go on sale all around the world to get a complete 5G phone at an affordable price, but is it really the best choice of its segment? Well, in the same price range, you can actually get several other handsets with amazing specifications and the 5G connectivity. We chose two of them for this comparison in order to establish if OnePlus Nord is the best option out there. If you want to know the differences between OnePlus Nord, Moto G 5G Plus, and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite as well as our opinion about them, go ahead with this comparison and you will not be left disappointed.
OnePlus Nord vs Motorola Moto G 5G Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite
OnePlus Nord
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
164 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm, 192 g
158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm, 184 grams
168 x 74 x 9 mm, 207 grams
DISPLAY
6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Quad 48 + 8 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/3.4 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera
Quad 48 + 8 MP + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
Dual 32 + 8 MP f/2.5 and f/2.5 front camera
Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.2
Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
4160 mAh, fast charging 22.5W
4115 mAh
Fast charging 30W
5000 mAh, Fast charging 20W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
The OnePlus Nord provides the most premium design. It is equipped with a glass back and it has a punch-hole display, as well as a smaller camera module for a more elegant look, in my honest opinion. Moto G 5G Plus has a dual punch hole as well, with two separate holes instead of a pill-shaped hole. But it has a full plastic body, that is why we do not consider it as the most premium device of this comparison. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite is less attractive with its waterdrop notch and it is nothing so special in terms of build quality.
Display
Besides coming with the best design, OnePlus Nord is also equipped with the best display. It is an AMOLED panel with a 6.44-inch diagonal, the HDR10+ certification, and a high 90 Hz refresh rate. It has all the features you would expect from a high-end display. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite has an AMOLED display too, but it lacks a high refresh rate. The Moto G 5G Plus has a 90 Hz refresh rate, but it lacks an AMOLED panel. OnePlus Nord provides both, that is the simple reason why it is better in terms of display. Unfortunately, you do not get a 3.5 mm audio jack on the OnePlus Nord, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and the Moto G 5G Plus have it.
Hardware/Software
At least in its most expensive configuration, OnePlus Nord provides the most advanced hardware side. It is fueled by the Snapdragon 765G paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 native storage. You get all the power of 5G and very high performance, even though we are still far from real flagships. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite has a Snapdragon 765G chipset, but just 8 GB of RAM in its higher-end variant. Moto G 5G Plus has a weaker Snapdragon 765 offer slightly inferior CPU and GPU performance than the SD765G. OnePlus Nord and Moto G 5G Plus run Android 10 with a nearly-stock user experience, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite has a highly-customized user interface (MIUI 11).
Camera
OnePlus Nord gets the gold medal even for its camera department. It is the only device from this trio to feature OIS for better stabilization. Further, it has better front cameras including a 32 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide secondary sensor. Moto G 5G Plus and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite are very close when it comes to cameras, at least in regards of the rear camera setup. On the front side, the Moto G 5G Plus is more interesting since it features a dual ultrawide front camera.
Battery
The bigger 5000 mAh battery of the Moto G 5G Plus makes it a true battery phone able to last two days even with intensive usage. This is the real advantage of the Moto G 5G Plus compared to its rivals. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite should be slightly better than OnePlus Nord due to its standard refresh rate, but only testing their software optimizations will give us the definitive answer.
Price
In the global market, OnePlus Nord and Moto G 5G Plus are priced €399/$464 in their base variants, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite starts from €369/$429. Despite Moto G 5G Plus provides a way longer battery life, OnePlus Nord wins this comparison thanks to its better display and cameras.
Earlier today, it was revealed that Realme will be launching a new series of smartphones with the first model arriving as the Realme V5. The announcement included a poster that shows the device, giving us an early look at the design. now some of the specifications of the phone have leaked.
Shared on Weibo by Digital Chat Station, the Realme V5 will have a 6.5-inch 2400 x 1080 display with a hole punch in the top left corner. The device will have a high refresh rate according to the source but it is not specified whether it is 90Hz or 120Hz.
The device will be powered by a 2.0GHz processor which will bring 5G support. The name of the processor is not mentioned but our guess is that it is the Dimensity 800 processor from MediaTek.
Coming to cameras, Realme is said to have put a 16MP camera in front for taking selfies while the rear of the phone is home to a 48MP quad-camera setup that also includes an 8MP camera and two 2MP sensors.
The Realme V5 will pack a pretty big 5000mAh battery with support for 30W Dart Charge so users can recharge in the shortest time possible. The leaker also stated that the device will weigh 194 grams and have a thickness of 9.1 millimeters.
There is no launch date yet for the device but it will be announced first in China before it makes its way to other markets.
Realme has released a press statement regarding the concerns about data privacy and the banned apps that ship with its devices.
In the statement shared on Twitter by CEO, Madhav Sheth, the manufacturer assures its users that it has never shared user data with any entity. However, they will be following the directives of the Indian Government.
Realme says users have the option to remove a pre-installed app. It also adds that it will release an OTA update for all existing models by August to remove the “Clean up Storage” feature. Users that require the feature will have to make do with third-party apps from the Play Store.
Your Data Privacy is very important for us, and with "Dare to Leap" spirit, we have taken specific actions. pic.twitter.com/7GtVM5tOA1
Realme also said the upcoming Realme 6i (European Realme 6s) scheduled for release tomorrow and other upcoming smartphones will not ship with any of the banned apps.
Realme’s announcement comes a few weeks after POCO’s own which also passes a similar message about data privacy and removal of banned apps from devices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Redmi 10X Pro Liquid Silver
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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