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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 real image appears to reveal punch-hole display

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Samsung will be announcing a new foldable smartphone alongside the Galaxy Note20 series, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Watch 3, and Galaxy Buds Live on Aug. 5. Initial rumors dubbed the device as Galaxy Z Fold, but newer reports revealed that it could be called Galaxy Z Fold 2. A leaked image of the device was shared by a Twitter user via Max Weinbach. It confirms that it will indeed break cover as Galaxy Z Fold 2. Also, it gives a look at the refreshed inner display of the Z Fold 2.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold that debuted last year came with a 7.3-inch inner display. A notch was placed at the top-right corner of the screen. It housed a dual-camera setup.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 live shot

Due to the glare from the logo on display, the design of the internal screen is not clearly visible in the leaked shot. However, it does seem to show that the South Korean company has done away with the notch. Instead of the notch, it appears to feature a punch-hole for the front cameras. The design appears to match with the following leaked render of the Z Fold 2 that appeared last month.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 render 1
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 inner screen render

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Rumors have it that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a 7.59-inch internal AMOLED display that supports 2213 x 1689 pixels resolution and 372ppi pixel density. The internal display is said to support 120Hz refresh rate. The display cutout could be featuring a 10-megapixel front camera.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is rumored to come with a 6.23-inch cover display with slim bezels around it. It could be a 60Hz screen that may produce 2267 x 819 pixels resolution. It is also expected to sport a punch-hole design.

The Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC is expected to fuel the device. It could be sporting a 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 12-megapixel (wide-angle) + 64-megapixel triple camera system. It could be housing a 4,365mAh dual-part battery that will support 25W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. The foldable phone could be available in 256 GB and 512 GB storage choices.

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics to enter camera market for mid-range smartphones

By
Jeet
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics, an electronic component manufacturing arm of the South Korean giant Samsung, is now considering to enter the mid-range smartphone camera module market. This was announced by the company during its second-quarter earnings call earlier this week, as reported by The Elec.

The company’s Vice President Bae Kwang-wook said that the company demand for camera modules of mid-range smartphones has been on the rise and it anticipates increased demand for the high-resolution sensors and optical zoom sensors.

He added that the company has been planning to enter this market for some time and it plans to compete based on the pricing of the module. Samsung Electro-Mechanics will likely provide high-resolution camera modules for the Samsung Galaxy A-series phones.

Interestingly, the announcement comes just a day after it was reported that Samsung Electro-Mechanics has secured a contract from Apple to supply camera parts as the US-based tech giant looks to diversify its supply chain.

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics, which has supplied camera modules for premium smartphones such as Galaxy S- and Galaxy Note-series, could be entering the mid-range market because of the falling demand for premium phones.

In line with this, it is also being reported that the company could introduce Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a premium feature, for the upcoming Galaxy A-series smartphones launching next year. It is also planning to offer differentiating features such as better optical zoom and slimmer design.

For the second quarter of this year, the company posted 96 billion won in operating profits and 1.8122 trillion won in revenue, which represents a decline of 41 percent and 5 percent, respectively compared to last year.

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 to reportedly come powered by improved Exynos 990 chipset

By
Jeet
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Samsung is all set to launch its next-generation Galaxy Note20 series flagship smartphones next week through a virtual Galaxy Unpacked conference. While most of the details about the phones have surfaced online, we are getting some more info ahead of the launch.

While the flagship smartphones will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset, some markets will get the Samsung Exynos 990 variant. The new report claims that the Exynos 990 has been improved and seems more like 990 Plus.

Galaxy Note20 featured
Samsung Galaxy Note20

Essentially, it is said that the Exynos 990 chipset packed inside the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note20 smartphone is different from the one found in the Galaxy S20 series smartphones launched earlier this year.

The Exynos 990 chipset has been optimized with improved performance and will be on-par with the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset. However, this is just a claim by a tipster and we need to test the device once it launches, to confirm the claim related to improved performance.

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As per the reports, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 is expected to come with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ flat display with 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. In the camera department, the phone could have a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12MP + 12MP + 16MP sensors.

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra

The device is also said to come with features like Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi 6, IP68 rating, stereo speakers, dual-SIM support. Running on Android 10 with Samsung One UI on top, the device will be powered by a 4,300mAh battery.

Coming to the pricing, as per the leaks, the European pricing is likely to start at €999. Recent leak claims that in India, the smartphone will be priced at ₹77,999 (~$1,043) while the Galaxy Note20 Ultra will cost ₹1,05,999 (~$1,418).

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Vivo V19 price in India slashed by Rs. 4,000 (~$54)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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After a considerable delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vivo unveiled the Vivo V19 smartphone in India in May. The handset was introduced with a price tag of Rs. 27,990 (~$374). After two months of making it available for purchase, the Chinese firm has now slashed its price by Rs. 4,000 (~$54) in the country.

The Vivo V19 was introduced in two models in India. The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage version of the V19 were priced at Rs. 27,990 (~$374) and Rs. 31,990 (~$428), respectively. With the new price revision, these models are now available for Rs. 24,990 (~$334) and Rs 27,990 (~$374), respectively. The Vivo V19 will be available with Rs. 4,000 (~$54) price cut until Aug. 31.

The Vivo V19 can be now bought with revised pricing through Vivo India’s official website, Flipkart, Amazon, and other retailer sites. The handset is also available discounted price tags trough offline stores in the country. The Vivo V19 can also enjoy other benefits like 10 percent cash back for EMI transactions through ICICI bank cards, one-time screen replacement, EMI plans, and Jio benefits worth Rs. 10,000 (~$133).

Vivo V19
Vivo V19

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Vivo V19 specifications

The Vivo V19  has a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen that offers Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. The pill-shaped cutout on the screen has a 32-megapixel main selfie snapper and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. The back panel of the device is decked with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (portrait) quad-camera system.

The Snapdragon 712 mobile platform fuels the Vivo V19 with LPDDR4x RAM. The handset has UFS 2.1 storage and it boots to FunTouch OS 10 based Android 10 OS. The 4,500mAh battery of the Vivo V19 supports 33W fast charging.

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Coolpad Xview Smart Wearable AR Glasses launched in China for 2,999 yuan ($428)

By
Jeet
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Coolpad Group hosted a new product launch conference with the theme of “Unlimited Horizons” and at the event, the Chinese company launched its smart wearable AR glasses, dubbed as Coolpad Xview.

The company claims this newly launched smart device as the first wireless all-in-one AR glasses in China. It is also claimed to be the first such device in the market to come powered by a wearable chipset.

Coolpad Xview

Coming to design, it seems very similar to the regular sunglasses and has lens measuring just 3mm. The product comes with an optical display which is equipped with optical waveguide technology. Coolpad claims that it offers industry-leading light transmittance, contrast, and color.

As for the interactions, it offers high-precision fusion positioning, space marking, target recognition, and tracking along with other features powered by algorithms based on the wearable chipset. This is achieved through a 5-year collaboration of Coolpad and Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

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Coolpad Xview Demo

The company has launched two variants of this new Coolpad Xview Smart Wearable AR Glasses. The consumer version is focused on lightweight AR apps such as navigation, shopping guide, communication, etc. It can be used in a standalone mode or can be connected to smartphones through Bluetooth.

There’s another variant of the same which comes with support for 4G connectivity, which is also claimed to be the first. The company is now planning to introduce support for 5G connectivity as early as next year.

As for the pricing, the Coolpad Xview consumer version is priced at 2,999 yuan which roughly converts to $428. The company is yet to reveal availability details, but it will definitely be limited to the Chinese market for now.

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India could ban more Chinese apps, including PUBG Mobile and AliExpress

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Jeet
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The Indian government banned 59 Chinese applications earlier this year which includes some of the most popular apps such as TikTok, ShareIt, UC Browser, WeChat, CamScanner, and more. Recently, India banned 47 more apps, which mostly include the ‘Lite’ versions or clones of the apps banned earlier.

Now, it is being reported that the government has prepared a list of 275 Chinese apps which are being studied for potential privacy and security issues. The list includes some of the biggest names, including PUBG Mobile and Alibaba‘s AliExpress.

PUBG Mobile Featured

The report adds that more applications from ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok are under scrutiny, including Resso music streaming and ULike. Further, 14 applications from Xiaomi or Mi are also being tested for the said violations.

The ban on PUBG Mobile could be a serious blow to PUBG Corporation, backed by Tencent. With more than 175 million installs, India is the largest market for the game, accounting for around 24 percent of the total downloads.

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However, do note that the Indian government could ban all of these apps, some of these apps, or none of them. There’s no certainty about this and there’s no timeline about when this could happen. It is also being reported that the Indian government is developing a formal process for such bans, including a law or regulation that would require constant monitoring of apps.

When India banned the 59 apps earlier this year, Ji Rong, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, has said in a statement that China firmly opposed the decision and claimed that it’s a “violation of World Trade Organisation rules.”

The decision of banning Chinese applications is a result of rising tensions related to border disputes between India and China. Along with banning apps, India has also restricted neighboring countries from bidding on public contracts, exclusive Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Nepal which means that it is clearly targeting China.

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Huawei MatePad 10.8 price, specs appear on retailer site before July 30 launch

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Today, Huawei confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on July 30 to announce a couple of new devices such as the MatePad 10.8 tablet, MateBook D 15 2002 Ryzen Edition, TalkBand B6 fitness tracker, and Kids Watch 4X. It appears that the Chinese retailer JD.com jumped the gun by adding a listing for the MatePad 10.8. The listing is no available on the retailer site, but its screenshot is now doing rounds on Weibo.

The screenshot shown above shows that the Wi-Fi-only version of the MatePad 10.8 with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage is priced at 2,299 Yuan (~$328). The listing states that the product will be announced on July 30 and the company will carry out its sales on Aug. 8. It also reveals that people who purchase the device during the first sale will benefit from 100 Yuan (~$14) discount.

Huawei MatePad 10.8 JD listing

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Huawei MatePad 10.8 specifications

A poster of the MatePad 10.8 with its key features and specs is also being circulated on Weibo. The image has revealed that the tablet is powered by the Kirin 990 SoC and 6 GB of RAM. The device draws power from a 7,500mAh battery.

The 10.8-inch screen of the MatePad 10.8 produces 2K resolution. Also, the display delivers an aspect ratio of 16:10. The tablet is equipped with support for Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.

The MatePad 10.8 is fitted with Harmon Kardon tuned quad speakers for 3D stereo output. The speakers are coupled with Histen 6.1 audio technology from Huawei.

The tablet carries support for NFC connectivity and M-Pencil stylus. Past reports have stated that the device has a rear camera of 13-megapixel and it has a front camera of 8-megapixel. A recent report had claimed that the Chinese firm had previously planned to launch the device as Huawei MediaPad M7.

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Vivo V2024A Snapdragon 865 flagship has passed 3C certification; Could it be iQOO 3 Pro 5G?

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A Vivo phone that has a model number of V2024A was spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform in June. The listing revealed that it is an upcoming flagship phone from the brand powered by the Snapdragon 865 or Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC. The V2024A has now passed 3C certification in China. It is unclear whether this phone will be breaking cover as a Vivo or an iQOO branded device. The 3C certification is a good hint that the phone may go official as early as next month.

When the V2024A had appeared on Geekbench, some reports had claimed that it could be the iQOO 3 Pro 5G smartphone. The 3C listing of the phone reveals that it carries support for 5G connectivity. The charger that can be seen in the listing supports a maximum charging rate of 11V/5A (55W).

Vivo V2024A 3C listing

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The Geekbench listing of the Vivo V2024A had revealed that it runs on Android 10 OS. The listing also revealed that the device has 8 GB of RAM. Apart from these details, there is no other information available on its specs. Hence, it is unclear whether this device could be arriving in the market as iQOO 3 Pro 5G.

iQOO 3 Pro 5G specifications (Rumored)

A Chinese tipster had shared alleged specs of the iQOO 3 Pro 5G last month. It was revealed that the Snapdragon 865+ iQOO 3 Pro 5G will have a 90Hz 6.56-inch AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The phone will have up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will have a 16-megapixel selfie snapper and a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera setup. It will house a 4,500mAh battery.

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Vivo S7 5G live shot reveals Snapdragon 765G, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo will be announcing the Vivo S7 5G smartphone on Aug. 3. Yesterday, a render of the smartphone on Weibo to reveal its front and rear design. The image revealed that the Vivo S7 5G has a wide notch for its dual selfie cameras and its rear is equipped with Vivo X50-like camera housing. A live shot of the Vivo S7 5G has appeared on Weibo. The leak was spotted by tipster ZyadAtef and shared on SlashLeaks The image not only gives at the look at the frontside of the device, but also reveals its key specifications.

A careful look at the display notch reveals that the Vivo S7 5G indeed features two front-facing cameras. Past reports have revealed that it has an autofocus enabled 44-mgeapixel main selfie camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter.

The image reveals that the Vivo V2020A model number belongs to the Vivo S7 5G. This model number was previously spotted at 3C certification platform of China. The listing revealed that it is a 5G phone and it could be shipping with a 33W fast charger.

Vivo S7 live shot

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The leaked shot reveals that the Vivo S7 5G runs on FunTouch OS 10.5 based Android 10 OS. The phone is fueled by the Snapdragon 765G chipset that works at 2.4GHz. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM and the device offers 128 GB of storage.

It is speculated that the Vivo S7 5G has an AMOLED screen of 6.43 inches. The screen seems to be integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The rear-facing triple camera setup reportedly includes a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 13-megapixel portrait lens. The phone could be equipped with a 4,500mAh battery. The official teaser released by the company revealed that the Vivo S7 5G has an ultra-thin chassis.

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OnePlus Nord with Snapdragon 690 could be in works, model names appear

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OnePlus recently introduced the Nord series of smartphones by introducing the OnePlus Nord 5G smartphone. Now that the series has been introduced, the Chinese manufacturer may launch more budget-friendly phones in the future. Before the launch of the OnePlus Nord, a mysterious OnePlus handset powered by Snapdragon 690 5G chipset was spotted on Geekbench. The listing suggests that it could be a forthcoming Nord series smartphone. A new report on XDA Developers has revealed vital information of a handset that appears to be a Snapdragon 690 powered OnePlus Nord phone.

OnePlus Nord Lite OxygenOS code

Scouring through the OxygenOS 10.5 available on the OnePlus Nord, the publication could find references of a mysterious OnePlus phone that is codenamed as “Billie.” As shown in the screenshot above, the “isSM6350Products” method was associated with model names such as “BE2025”, “BE2026”, “BE2028”, and “BE2029.”

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The sm6350 is the part number of the Snapdragon 690 mobile platform that debuted in June. OnePlus phones heading to different markets have different model numbers as shown in the chart below. Hence, it appears that “BE2025”, “BE2026”, “BE2028”, and “BE2029” are model names/numbers of the upcoming OnePlus Nord phone fueled by the SD690 chip.

OnePlus phones model names

The letters “AC” in the model names such as “AC2001” and “AC2003” that belong to the OnePlus Nord is a short form of its Avicii codename. It is named after the popular Swedish DJ.

According to the publication, the letters “BE” in the BE2025/6/8/9 model could be a short form of Billie Eilish, a well-known singer and songwriter from America. The Bille2T and Billie8T texts seen in the below-shown screenshot of the OnePlus Launcher APK suggests that the smartphone could be available in two variants.

OnePlus Billie

The mysterious Snapdragon 690 SoC powered OnePlus device could be the Nord smartphone arriving in the U.S. later this year. The handset could also be coming to markets in Europe and India. The Snapdragon 765G powered OnePlus Nord starts at Rs. 24,999 (~$334) in India. The alleged SD690 driven Nord phone may start around Rs. 20,000 (~$267) in the country. At present, there is no official information available on its existence.

All the screenshots in the post are courtesy of XDA Developers.

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Understanding Huami’s Amazfit Bip line of smartwatches

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Huami’s Amazfit Bip line of smartwatches is quite popular, thanks to their features such as its transflective display, GPS support (select models), impressive battery life, and affordable price tag.

Huami Amazfit BIP Lite
Amazfit BIP Lite

Following the launch of the original Amazfit Bip in 2017, Huami has added other models including the Amazfit Bip S Lite that was launched in India yesterday.

However, the multiple models and similar names may make it confusing for prospective buyers, so we have decided to explain the differences between them, to make it easier to tell them apart.

The Amazfit Bip Line has five models in all which are listed below:

While they all largely have the same design, the differences between them boil down to features. The table below should help you understand better:

Watch/ParametersAmazfit BipAmazfit Bip LiteAmazfit Bip SAmazfit Bip S LiteAmazfit Bip Lite 1S (exclusive to China)
Display Type, size, resolution, and protection1.28'' 176 x 176 Transflective Color Touch Display.

Always on Display, Gorilla Glass 3, and anti-fingerprint coating		1.28'' 176 x 176 Transflective Color Touch Display.

Always on Display, Gorilla Glass 3, and anti-fingerprint coating		1.28'' 176 x 176 Transflective Color Touch Display.

Always on Display, Gorilla Glass 3, and anti-fingerprint coating		1.28'' 176 x 176 Transflective Color Touch Display.

Always on Display, Gorilla Glass 3, and anti-fingerprint coating		1.28'' 176 x 176 Transflective Color Touch Display.

Always on Display, Gorilla Glass 3, and anti-fingerprint coating
Watch FacesNot statedNot stated40+ watch faces + 2 editable dials150+ watch faces (only 40 available at launch) + 2 with custom widgetsNot stated
Sports Modes4 sports modes -
outdoor running, treadmill, walking, and cycling		4 sports modes -
outdoor running, treadmill, walking, and cycling		10 sports modes -
indoor cycling, outdoor cycling, treadmill, outdoor running, elliptical trainer, indoor swimming, open water swimming, yoga, walking, and freestyle		8 sports modes -
outdoor running, outdoor cycling, indoor cycling, treadmill, walking, elliptical trainer, freestyle, and yoga		10 sports modes -
indoor cycling, outdoor cycling, treadmill, outdoor running, elliptical trainer, indoor swimming, open water swimming, yoga, walking, and freestyle
Heart Rate and Sleep MonitoringYesYesYesYesYes
PAI Health AssessmentNoNoYesYesYes
NFCNoNoNoNoYes
Waterproof ratingIP683 ATM5 ATM5 ATM5 ATM
Built-in GPSGPS + GLONASSNoGPS + GLONASSNoGPS + GLONASS
SensorsPPG heart-rate sensor

3-axis geomagnetic sensor (compass)

Air pressure sensor		PPG heart-rate sensor

3-axis acceleration sensor		BioTracker PPG Bio-Tracking Optical Sensor

3-axis acceleration sensor

3-axis geomagnetic sensor (compass)		BioTracker PPG Bio-Tracking Optical Sensor

3-axis acceleration sensor		BioTracker PPG Bio-Tracking Optical Sensor

3-axis acceleration sensor

3-axis geomagnetic sensor (compass)
Music Playback ControlNoYesYesYesYes
Operating SystemNot statedNot statedAmazfit OSAmazfit OSAmazfit OS
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0, Bluetooth Low EnergyBluetooth 4.1, Bluetooth Low EnergyBluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth Low EnergyBluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth Low EnergyBluetooth 4.2, Bluetooth Low Energy
Battery capacity and battery Life190mAh

Basic Usage - 45 days

Typical Usage - 30 days

GPS continuous working time - 22 hours

Standby mode - 120 days		200mAh

Typical Usage - 45 days

Standby mode - 120 days		200mAh

Basic usage - 40 days

Typical usage - 15 days

Standby mode - 90 days

GPS continuous working time - 22 hours		200mAh

Basic usage - 30 days

Standby mode - 90 days		200mAh

Typical usage - 30 days

Standby mode - 80 days

GPS continuous working time - 22 hours
Weight31 grams with strap32 grams with strap31 grams with strap30 grams with strap32 grams with strap
ColorsOnyx Black, Cinnabar Red, White Cloud and Kokoda GreenRed Orange, Carbon Black, White Rock, and Warm PinkCharcoal Black, Oxford Blue, and Sakura PinkOrange, Carbon, Rock White, and Warm Pink

With the table, you should be able to choose which of them best suits your needs. We have decided not to include prices, as that varies depending on the market. Also, it is possible to find the older models on sale for less than their launch price.

Which of the smartwatches do you own or do you plan to get? Do let us know in the comment box below.

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A OnePlus Nord smartphone is heading to the US later this year

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Before the launch of the OnePlus Nord, OnePlus revealed that the phone will not be launched in the US. However, they did say they “…look forward to bringing more affordable smartphones to North America in the future”. It has now been revealed that the United States will be getting a OnePlus Nord later this year.

The info was revealed by Carl Pei to Wired magazine. The co-founder had revealed that a Nord-branded phone will be launched in the US later this year. Remember that Nord is not just the name of a phone but a line of affordable OnePlus smartphones.

OnePlus Nord featured

There are speculations that the upcoming phone may be the already OnePlus Nord with slight modifications for the US or a different phone entirely.

We are already in the third quarter of the year and we expect details of this new phone will begin to surface beginning in August with a launch planned for September or maybe October alongside the OnePlus 8T series.

Let us not also forget that before the launch of the OnePlus Nord, a OnePlus smartphone with a Snapdragon 690 processor was seen on Geekbench. The phone which was referred to as the OnePlus Nord might just be the one heading to the US, and since it is packing a less-powerful processor, it should have an even lower price tag.

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Realme C15 vs Redmi 9C vs Samsung Galaxy M01s: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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Realme just launched its best battery phone: the Realme C15. Despite coming with one of the biggest batteries in the last generation of Android devices, it is an entry-level phone carrying a very affordable price. But is it the best entry-level out there or it is just the typical battery phone with mediocre specifications? Here is a comparison with two other great handsets in the entry-level segment which will let you find out. We compared the specifications of the Realme C15 with the recently-announced Redmi 9C and the Samsung Galaxy M01s; you can let us know if you agree with our opinions in the comments.

Realme C15 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C vs Samsung Galaxy M01s

Realme C15 Xiaomi Redmi 9C Samsung Galaxy M01s
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm, 209 grams 164.9 x 77 x 9 mm, 196 grams 156.9 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm , 168 grams
DISPLAY 6.5 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD 6.2 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, TFT LCD
PROCESSOR Mediatek Helio G35, octa-core 2.3 GHz Mediatek Helio G35, octa-core 2.3 GHz Mediatek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 2 GB RAM, 32 GB – 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 10, Realme UI Android 10, MIUI Android 9 Pie, One UI Core
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA Quad 13 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/2.2, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Triple 13 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4
5 MP front camera		 Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 6000 mAh, 18W fast charging 5000 mAh, 10W charging 4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

When you look for an entry-level device, you should not focus on the design that much. These devices all come with a polycarbonate body and they do not offer premium materials. But on the other hand, their designs are all but ugly. They come with narrow bezels around the display and modern looks, as well as decent build quality. I like the Realme C15 due to its higher screen-to-body ratio, and it even offers the Gorilla Glass protection by Corning for the display. But it is all about tastes: which design would you pick?

 

Display

Given that the Samsung Galaxy M01s sports a PLS display, we doubt it will reach the level of the Realme C15. The Realme C15 and the Redmi 9C come with IPS panel and they offer a slightly better image quality. They have the same resolution and a similar size, you should only notice marginal differences between their quality. They are below-average IPS panels, do not expect a high definition and a great color accuracy, as the specs on the paper suggest.

 

Specs & Software

The most powerful hardware department belongs to the Realme C15: it sports the Helio G35 chipset by MediaTek which has pretty good CPU and GPU performance, as well as up to 4 GB of RAM. You get the Helio G35 SoC on the Redmi 9C as well, but it is paired with max 3 GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy M01s has a weaker Helio P22 which has no chances to compete with the Helio G35, and it comes with 3 GB of RAM. However, it has a light user interface (called One UI Core and based on Android 9 Pie) which gets its performances better. But with Realme C15 and Redmi 9C, you get Android 10 out of the box.

 

 

Camera

Realme C15 has the most complete camera department. It is the only one to pack a quad camera on the rear which includes an ultrawide sensor. The Realme C15 is better than Redmi 9C when it comes to the front camera, thanks to a superior 8 MP sensor. The Samsung Galaxy M01s has the same front camera. If we talk about normal photos, you should get slightly better quality with the Redmi 9C and Samsung Galaxy M01s which have a main sensor with a brighter aperture. Samsung Galaxy M01s lacks both an ultrawide sensor and a macro camera.

 

Battery

The 6000 mAh battery found on the Realme C15 guarantees a longer battery life simply because it has a higher capacity. It is even the only one to support fast charging (18W). Right after, we got the Redmi 9C with a 5000 mAh battery (but no fast charging). Samsung Galaxy M01s is still a nice battery phone, but it has just 4000 mAh.

 

Price

Realme C15 is priced less than €120/$140 in its base variant with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, Redmi 9C starts from €90/$105 (2/32 GB), and Samsung Galaxy M01s costs €110/$129. I would personally go for the Realme C15 because of its bigger battery, quad-camera, and good selfie snapper. I would not choose the Samsung Galaxy M01s because it has a smaller battery and an inferior chipset. With its nice main camera, Redmi 9C is a good compromise.

 

 

Realme C15 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C vs Samsung Galaxy M01s: PROs and CONS

Realme C15

PROs

  • Biggest battery
  • Fast charging
  • Ultrawide camera
  • Best hardware
  • FM radio

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Samsung Galaxy M01s

PROs

  • Good cameras
  • FM radio
  • Light UI

CONS

  • Android 9 Pie
  • Smaller battery

 

Xiaomi Redmi 9C

PROs

  • Nice rear cameras
  • NFC
  • Good price
  • IR blaster

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Oukitel C21 launching on August 11 as the ‘best buy smartphone in 2020’

By
Simranpal Singh
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OUKITEL has officially revealed a landing page of its upcoming C21 smartphone on its website with a “best buy in 2020” tag line. According to its landing page, the smartphone will globally launch on August 11 and will feature mid-range specifications. It is a highly anticipated device considering the presence of Helio P60 and a 20-megapixel front camera. 

Oukitel C21

 

 

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The new OUKITEL C21 sports a 6.4-inch FHD+ hole-punch display with a 20-MP selfie camera on the regular left side. There’s also a matrix quad camera on its rear side that consists of a 16MP main camera. It couples with the 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, and an Helio P60 Octa-Core Processor. The chipset is 12nm middle range chipset which is highly efficient and can save enough battery power.

Oukitel C21

 

 

The phone runs Android 10 OS out of the box and packs a 4,000 mAh battery, and is optimized for today’s most demanding applications. These are the features that were listed officially by the OUKITEL. For more information about the phone, we may have to wait until the release date i.e August 11. Apart from these, earlier leaks suggest that the smartphone is going to be official in the black and purple colors. 

oukitel c21

 

Apart from the OUKITEL official leak, there’s hardly any information about the device anywhere else.

It is rumored to cost less than $100 under the introductory offer. OUKITEL C21 will hit the market very soon after its initial release on Aug 11. In the meantime, OUKITEL is running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for improving user experience. You can join the Aliexpress giveaway here. To learn more about the device wait for some more time.

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Elephone W6 smartwatch goes on sale via the company’s official store

By
Simranpal Singh
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Elephone W6 smartwatch is finally made available via the Elephone’s official store. After its launch a few months ago with lavish features, the smartwatch is now available from the official company store. Elephone W6 packs a super stylish design, metal body, UI Interface, Metal Body, and precise blood pressure monitor. There’s a 1.54-inch colour display with a super slim design. There are many benefits and advantages of the Elephone W6 smartphone which makes it a full-proof bundle.

elephone w6

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Elephone W6 smartwatch is available for $39.99 in two colours of Black and Grey. Its colourful, stylish and simple UI makes it easy to use with different presets. The smartwatch uses a Rubber strap, all-metal body, and high definition 7H tempered glass lens.

The presence of continuous heart rate monitor sensors allows you to monitor heart rate 24*7. Apart from the sensor and accuracy, the smartwatch enables to check call reminder, rejection and message reminder notifications.

Moreover, you can analyse the quality of sleep with its sleep monitoring features. It enables you to see the sleep patterns each night. Sedentary reminder function gently vibrates you to get up and walk after small intervals.

Other features include weather forecast, camera control feature, simple and stylish UI interface with many different wallpapers. It houses Bluetooth 5.0 for fast, reliable and efficient connectivity. Elephone W6 smartwatch can work for 15 days under normal use and 30 days on standby.

Technical Features:

  • 8.9mm thinness
  • 1.54-inch display
  • Heart rate monitor
  • 7H tempered glass
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
  • Bluetooth 5.0

You can buy the Elephone W6 smartwatch for the price of $39.99. You can learn more about the smartwatch by heading to the official website.

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LG Velvet 5G with Dimensity 800, 6GB RAM hits Google Play Console

By
Jed John Ikoba
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LG‘s latest premium smartphone, the LG Velvet 5G was first unveiled in South Korea around the early part of May 2020 powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset. The company has also launched the Velvet 5G in Europe and ore recently in the U.S. Just recently, a Snapdragon 845-powered Velvet was also launched in Europe.LG Velvel Dimensity 800

There is an indication that the Korean tech giant may be planning to release a Velvet model with a different chipset from these two. A Velvet model has been spotted on Google Play Console. The report shows that the device is powered by a MediaTek MT6883 chipset which is the Dimensity 800.

MediaTek’s Dimensity 800 processor is a 7nm octa-core processor that was launched earlier this year. The chipset utilises four Cortex A76 cores clocking at 2.0GHz and four Cortex A55 cores working at 2.0GHz. For graphics, it is equipped with Mali-G77MC4 and also comes with its own HyperEngine gaming technology for an enhanced gaming experience. The processor also packs a 5G modem which means this version will also support 5G connectivity.LG Velvet cameras

The Google Play Console listing also shows the processor is paired with 6GB of RAM. This is another interesting aspect as the earlier model came with a sole 8GB RAM option. The phone will run on Android 10 OS out of the box.

We expect this model to retain the design and other specs of the Qualcomm variants. This includes a 6.9-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixel and 20.5:9 aspect ratio, a waterdrop notch that is home to a 16MP camera. The screen also supports stylus (Wacom) input with 4096 pressure levels, however, it is a standard 60Hz panel.

At the rear, the phone sports a pretty nice triple rear camera design that mimics a falling raindrop. The camera setup includes a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 5MP depth sensor.

We expect the Dimensity 800 version to come with cheaper pricing than the Snapdragon 765G model which starts at €650 for the sole 8GB RAM version. Moreso, the lesser 6GB RAM which it is listed to have will also bring down the price further. Let us know what you think about a MediaTek-powered version of the Velvet in the comments. Excited or not?

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 unboxing video breaks cover ahead of the launch

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Apart from the Galaxy Note 20 series, Samsung is expected to also launch the Galaxy Watch 3 during the Unpacked event holding on August 5. Ahead of the launch, the Watch3 has been completely unboxed by a YouTuber.

The unboxing video is definitely the most elaborate leak concerning the Galaxy Watch 3 and features the Bronze variant in all its glory.  The watch is expected to be available in three colours – Black Silver and Bronze.

In addition, the Galaxy Watch 3 that got unboxed is the 1mm version but we expect Samsung to also unveil a 45mm option. The 45mm model is said to have a dimension of 45 x 46.2 x 11.1mm and it houses a 1.4-inch display as well as a 340mAh battery. On the other hand, the 41mm edition of the smartwatch will have 41 x 42.5 x 11.3mm dimensions and sport a slightly smaller 1.2-inch screen. This model draws power from a 247mAh battery.Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

On the connectivity front, the Galaxy Watch 3 will support LTE and GPS. When it comes to health sensors, it will offer users a heart rate sensor, blood pressure monitoring, and electrocardiogram (ECG). It is unclear whether ECG will be available globally at launch. It will offer users with 8 GB of native storage. Its processor will be paired with 1 GB of RAM.

The Watch3 will also come with a MIL-STD-810G rated and IP68 certified chassis as well as the Gorilla Glass DX protection.

The Watch3 will ship with a wireless magnetic dongle charger with a power output of 5 W and a USB-A port. We also took note of the rotating bezel which is making a return on the Watch3 after missing out on the Watch2. Check out the video above.

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Nubia announces several accessories including Red Magic TWS Gaming Earbuds

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Today’s Nubia launch event wasn’t just for the Red Magic 5S but for several other accessories that include GaN chargers, wired and Bluetooth headphones, the Red Magic TWS gaming earbuds, RedMagic Backpack, and the Red Magic Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router.

Red Magic 5S GaN Charger

Red Magic GaN chargers

Nubia announced four GaN chargers today. The first is the 120W three-port charger which is 25% smaller than Apple’s 96W charger and is also 25% more powerful.

It comes along with two new 65W GaN chargers and a 45W GaN charger, all of which are also compact and support multiple charging protocols. One of the 65W and 45W chargers each have a single USB-A port while the second 65W charger has three ports. There is also a new 2-in-1 charging cable that has two USB-C ends, so you can charge two devices at the same time.

The single-port 65W and 45W chargers are priced at ¥119 and ¥99 respectively. The three-port 65W charger is priced at ¥169 (~$24) while the USB Type-C cable is ¥79 (~$11).

 

Red Magic Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router

The Red Magic Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router is pretty small and compact. It has a high-performance CPU, and thanks to new features such as OFDMA technology, multiple devices can be connected without a drop in bandwidth.

Red Magic Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router specs

It also supports mesh networking which has wider coverage and better wall penetration. The router will sell for ¥299 (~$43) when it goes on sale.

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Red Magic TWS Gaming Earbuds

The Red Magic TWS Gaming Earbuds have a unique design. They have a horn-like design that Nubia says should provide ear support. They are also probably the first pair of earbuds we have seen with built-in breathing LED lights.

Red Magic TWS Gaming Earbuds

The selling point of the earbuds is its low-latency mode which is as low as 39ms with select Red Magic phones. Battery life is up to 20 hours with the case and pairing is simple, requiring just a touch of a button. The Red Magic TWS Gaming Earbuds are priced at ¥299 (~$43).

 

Red Magic Wired Gaming Earphones and Red Magic Neckband Gaming Bluetooth Headphones

If you don’t like TWS earbuds, then Nubia’s Red Magic Wired Gaming Earphones or its Neckband Gaming Bluetooth Headphones should do it for you.

Red Magic Gaming Earphones

The wired gaming earphones come in 3.5mm and USB-C variants and they each have a ¥99 (~$14) price tag.

Red Magic Neckband Bluetooth Earphones

The Red Magic Neckband Bluetooth Headphones have a dual-tone design and also have breathing LED lights like the TWS earbuds. They also boast latency as low as 39ms for select Red Magic phones while other phones will have to make do with 90ms. It is the most expensive pair of earphones announced today with a price tag of ¥399 (~$57).

Red Magic Backpack

There is also the Red Magic Backpack which has a geometric design with red accents and multiple storage compartments. The price tag is ¥299 (~$43).

Red Magic Backpack Red Magic Gamepad

Nubia also announced a case for the Red Magic 5S that is ¥49 (~$7) and a gamepad that is priced at ¥379 (~$54). There is also a T-shirt that sells for ¥149 (~$21). The Ice Box cooling fan for the Red Magic 5S will sell for ¥179 (~$26).

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Nubia’s 120W GaN charger is 25% smaller, sleeker & powerful than MacBook’s 96W adapter

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Nubia‘s product launch today was healded by the launch of the Red Magic 5S gaming phone but the company also unveiled a wave of products including the Nubia Watch. One other product that was unveiled by Nubia is the 120W GaN charger with three charging ports.

Just like other GaN chargers in the market, Nubia’s 120W GaN three-port charger is manufactured using gallium nitride semiconductors. The use of gallium nitride semiconductor materials has the advantages of super thermal conductivity, high-temperature resistance, acid and alkali resistance, and greatly reduces the size of the charger.Nubia 120W GaN three-port charger

Moreso, the fast charger presents with a power 120W support which is a milestone in the annals of Gallium Nitrite-powered chargers. Before now, most of the GaN chargers around are either 65W or 90W rated but the Nubia GaN three-port charger pushed that up to 120W, the first of its kind. The portable charger comes with three charging ports consisting of a USB-A port and two USB-C ports. It can be used to power up several devices such as mobile phones, tablets and even laptops.Nubia 65W GaN three-port charger

Further, the company claims the charger is 25% smaller than the MacBook Pro’s 96W USB-C power adapter. Apart from a compact build, the GaN three-port charger adopts an impressive design wich floors that of Apple’s and other popular GaN chargers around. Nubia 45W GaN dual-port charger

Apart from the 120W GaN charger, Nubia also launched a 65W GaN three-port and 45W GaN dual-port chargers. The company also unveiled a dual-head USB-C two-in-one data cable that supports 5A current and multi-protocol fast charging.

The Nubia 120W GaN three-port charger comes with a decent 299 yuan (~$43) price tag while the 65W GaN three-port and 45W GaN dual-port chargers are priced at 169 yuan (~$24) and 99 yuan (~$14) respectively. The dual-head USB-C two-in-one data cable is priced at 79 yuan (~$11).

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GBoard’s built-in clipboard now supports images

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Gboard is arguably one of the best keyboard apps for Android smartphones. In fact, it comes pre-installed on most devices as part of Google apps package. The app has improved a lot over the years with new features. Currently, the search giant is rolling out a server-side update enabling image support for its built-in clipboard. This update also replaces Google Search with Google Lens for some users.

GBoard Clipboard Image Copy Paste Featured

GBoard comes with a number of useful tools like Google Translate, clipboard, GIF search, and more. Until now, the clipboard could only support texts but with the latest server-side update on Gboard version 9.5.11 or above, users can also copy/paste images.

With this new addition, users can copy images from the web and paste them in the text area of supported apps to share them. Normally, one has to first download the image and then share but not anymore if they are using GBoard and Google Chrome.

To use this feature, users will have to first enable the “Copy Image” flag from chrome://flags. Then, simply tap their desired image from the web and select copy. This action will add the copied image to GBoard’s built-in clipboard.

Now, to share the image, users will have to select the text area of supported apps to invoke GBoard and select the image from clipboard. Currently, only 21 apps support this and they are as listed below.

  • AOSP messaging
  • Badoo
  • Facebook
  • Google Docs
  • Google Messages
  • Hangouts
  • Helo
  • imo
  • Line
  • Messenger Lite
  • Motorola Messages
  • OK
  • Samsung Messages
  • Skype
  • Snapchat
  • Twitter
  • Viber
  • VK
  • WeChat
  • WhatsApp
  • Zalo

Further, the new server-side also update seems to replace Google Search with Google Lens for some users, which is actually better than the trimmed-down Google Search. As a matter of fact, Google Lens is so useful that it is now also available on feature phones running KaiOS.

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