[UPDATED] TikTok reportedly plans to shift headquarters from China to London

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Jul 20, 2020

Xiaomi India has launched the Redmi Note 9 smartphone. It is the same device that is selling as Redmi 10X 4G in China. The Note 9 is the third installment in the Redmi Note 9 series that the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9 Pro that debuted in March this year. The major highlights of the Redmi Note 9 include tall aspect ratio display, a massive battery with rapid charging support, a 48-megapixel quad camera system, and an affordable price tag

Redmi Note 9 price in India

The Redmi Note 9 costs Rs. 11,999 (~$160) for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition and Rs. 14,999 (~$200) for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant. The first sale of the Redmi Note 9 will be carried on July 24 at 12 PM IST through Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home, and other partnered offline stores. The Redmi Note 9 can be bought in colors such as Arctic White, Pebble Grey, and Aqua Green.

Redmi Note 9 Specifications

The Redmi Note 9 houses an IPS LCD pane of 6.53-inch. The Dot Display branded screen offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Full HD+ resolution, and it is flanked with Gorilla Glass 5 panel. The Aura Balance Design that was seen on the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is also available on the Note 9. Apart from symmetrical appearance, it brings p2i nano-coating for water-resistance.

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The Redmi Note 9 is powered by the Helio G85 SoC and LPDDR4x RAM. For storage, the handset offers eMMC 5.1 storage and a dedicated microSD card slot. It is preinstalled with Android 10 OS and MIUI 11 skin.

The Redmi Note 9’s rear-facing quad-camera setup has a primary lens of 48-megapixel, an 8-mgeapixel superwide shooter with 118-degree field-of-view, a 2-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth assist sensor. At the front, the phone is fitted with a 13-megapixel selfie snapper.

The 5,020mAh battery of the Redmi Note 9 can be used for charging other devices through the 9W reverse charging feature. The retail box of the Note 9 includes a 22.5W fast charger. It has a rear-facing fingerprint reader and it also supports face unlock. For audiophiles, it has a 1216 linear speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The other features that have been added to the device are dual SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, IR blaster, and USB-C port.

Oppo Reno 4 Pro to launch in India on July 31, May feature a different camera setup

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 20, 2020

Oppo has officially confirmed to launch Reno 4 Pro with 90Hz refresh rate in India on July 31. The company advertises the handset to feature 3D Borderless Sense Screen, which is nothing but a marketing jargon for curved AMOLED display.

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo initially debuted Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro in its home market in early June. However, the company is only bringing the Pro model to overseas markets. Like the Reno 3 Pro, the upcoming Reno 4 Pro will be different than its Chinese counterpart.

Earlier this month, the phone was tipped to arrive with a higher refresh rate display than the original version. Unfortunately, that’s not the case as the company has now officially confirmed it to feature 90Hz screen and 180Hz touch sampling rate.

Having said that, though the brand has not revealed anything about the chipset inside, a Geekbench listing exposed the device to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, which is a downgrade from Snapdragon 765G found on the Chinese variant.

Further, an exclusive leak by Monecontrol suggests the Indian version of Reno 4 Pro to come with a different camera setup as well. According to the report, the phone will sport a 48MP (primary) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (monochrome/depth) quad-camera setup. For those unaware, the original Reno 4 Pro features a 48MP (primary) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 13MP (5x telephoto) triple camera setup.

The same report also says the handset to go on sale starting August 5 and will be available in two color options – Starry Night and Silky White. Last but not least, it also mentions the launch of Oppo Watch alongside the phone just like two more previous reports.

Xiaomi XiaoAI Smart Mouse officially launched in China for 149 yuan ($21)

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Jul 20, 2020

Continuing its launching spree, Xiaomi has today launched a new mouse — Xiaomi XiaoAI Smart Mouse. It will be available for purchase in China through Xiaomi Mall and Xiaomi Youpin, for a price of 149 yuan (~$21).

The company says that the Xiaomi XiaoAI Smart Mouse comes with an anti-bacterial shell and has a hidden microphone design for voice input support.

As the name indicates, the mouse comes with support for the company’s own XiaoAI Smart Assistant which can be triggered by long-pressing the voice button on the mouse. It supports features like voice input, real-time translation, smart home control, and more.

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It has dual connection modes and can be connected through Bluetooth or USB receiver. The mouse supports 1200-4000 adjustable DPI and has a USB-C port for charging. It measures about 115 x 62 x 35mm and weighs 103 grams.

As for the battery life, Xiaomi reveals that the XiaoAI Smart Mouse comes packed with a 750mAh rechargeable battery. The company also promises a battery life of 30 days and a standby time of 180 days.

OPPO K7 5G key specifications leaked; Launch could be near

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Jul 20, 2020

The OPPO K3 smartphone debuted in the first half of 2019 and the OPPO K5 arrived in the latter half. This year, the OPPO did not release a K-series phone in the first half. A well-known tipster has revealed the key specifications of the smartphone. While the rumor mill speculated that the successor for the OPPO K5 will be called OPPO K6, the tipster has revealed that it will be debuting as OPPO K7 5G in the market.

OPPO K7 5G specifications (Rumored)

The OPPO K7 5G will be arriving with a 60Hz refresh rate supporting display of 6.4 inches. It will be equipped with an OLED panel with a waterdrop notch that offers Full HD+ resolution. It is likely to be fitted with the same waterdrop notch enabled 6.4-inch screen available on the predecessor OPPO K5 smartphone. Like the K5, the K7 5G may sport an in-screen fingerprint reader.

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The OPPO K7 5G could be housing a 4,025mAh battery that supports 30W rapid charging technology. The back panel of the phone will be featuring a quad-camera system featuring a 48-megapixel lens as a primary shooter. The predecessor had also featured a quad-camera setup that came with a 64-megapixel main camera. There is no word on the front camera of the OPPO K7 5G.

The Snapdragon 730G fueled the OPPO K5. The OPPO K7 5G will be the company’s first K-series to arrive with support for 5G connectivity. The leak reveals that the phone will be equipped with a Snapdragon 765G chipset. The leak did not carry any information on the launch date of the OPPO K7 5G.

Japan reportedly plans to invite TSMC for a joint chip manufacturing plant

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Jul 20, 2020

Japan doesn’t want to be left behind when it comes to the advanced semiconductor business and in line with that, the country is reportedly planning to invite the leading contract chipset manufacturers to set up a production plant in the country.

As per the report from Yomiuri daily (via Reuters), Japan is planning to invite Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd or other global chipmakers to build an advanced chip manufacturing plant along with domestic chip equipment suppliers.

According to the report, the Japanese government is also ready to offer several hundred billion yen, or equivalent to several billion dollars, over the coming years to those chipmakers who join this project.

When contacted by Reuters, the TSMC spokesperson denied such plans at the moment but said that the company would not rule anything out in the future.

The development comes just months after TSMC announced that the company will build an advanced chip foundry in Arizona, United States with support from the state and the federal government. The company expects to spend about $12 billion between 2021 and 2029 on the project, with construction slated to begin next year.

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In compliance with the new rules from the U.S. requiring chipmakers using US-based technology to apply for a license to ship chips to Huawei and other banned entities, TSMC has stopped taking new Huawei orders since May.

TSMC is a leading chipset manufacturer globally with over 50 percent market share. It is known for manufacturing chipsets for major firms like Apple, Qualcomm, Huawei, MediaTek, NVIDIA, Broadcom, ADI, NXP, and others.

Huawei accounted for 23% of the revenue generated by TSMC in 2019. Even after the Huawei ban, TSMC is forecasting revenue of $11.2-11.5 billion for Q3, which is 20.7% more than last year. Additionally, the company increased its revenue growth target to over 20% for 2020 and even increased its capital expenditure to up to $17 billion, from the previously planned $15-16 billion.

OnePlus Buds confirmed to be priced under $100; color options and renders leaked

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Jul 20, 2020

OnePlus is all set to launch its new mid-range smartphone lineup with the launch of OnePlus Nord on 21st July, i.e. tomorrow. Along with this new device, the company is also set to announce its first true-wireless earphones — OnePlus Buds.

Ahead of the official launch, the company shared a teaser video of the upcoming earphones in which, the brand seems to have confirmed that the OnePlus Buds will be priced under $100. They will probably be priced at $99.99 given that the company has teased the pricing as $XX.XX but it may be priced lower.

A report from 9to5Google revealed that the OnePlus Buds will be made available in three color options — White, Blue, and Black. They have even found out a few images of the upcoming TWS Earphones. The rounded case, which resembles the earphones’ color, has an LED indicator for battery or charging status.

The company has already confirmed that the OnePlus Buds will come with a battery life of seven hours on a single charge and up to 30 hours of audio playback with the charging case. It will also have support for Warp Charge fast charging technology which will charge the device for up to 10 hours of usage in just 10 minutes.

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The earphones are powered by a 430mAh Lithium-Ion battery and the charging speed will be capped at 5v 1.5A to avoid damage to the battery. It seems that the TWS earphones from OnePlus won’t come with support for wireless charging support.

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has said that the Buds feature a “half-in-ear design” which is aimed at increasing comfort level for the users by reducing the pressure inside the ear. As per the reports, the earphones will come with features like Find My Device, Dolby Atmos support, Touch Controls, and Fast Pairing, among others.

The launch event for the OnePlus Nord and OnePlus Buds is just a day away, so we don’t have to wait much to know its specifications, features, pricing, and availability details.

Redmi AirDots 2 TWS earphones announced in China for 79 yuan ($11)

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Jul 20, 2020

Last year, in March, Xiaomi-backed Redmi brand had launched its true wireless earphones — Redmi AirDots for a price of 99 yuan (~$14). They became so popular that within months of its launch, the company sold 3 million units.

A couple of months ago, in April, the company launched yet another variant of the same, dubbed Redmi AirDots S with better connectivity. Now, the company has announced the next-generation true wireless earphones — Redmi AirDots 2.

The earphones will be available for crowdfunding in China from 22nd July for a price of 79 yuan, which roughly converts to $11. Once the crowdfunding campaign is completed, the regular retail price of the Redmi AirDots 2 will be 99 yuan (~$14).

It comes with a 7.2mm sound driver which is claimed by the company to offer powerful low-frequency output as well as soft and delicate high-frequency and mid-frequency sound. The earphones also support Environment Noise Reduction technology so whenever you are on a call, it removes the unnecessary surrounding noises for better clarity of sound.

One of the major differences between the Redmi AirDots and AirDots 2 is the upgraded Bluetooth chip. This newly launched model comes packed with Bluetooth 5.0 compared to the Bluetooth 4.2 support in its predecessor.

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Thanks to the newer Bluetooth 5.0 chip in these earphones, the connection speed is now faster and more stable as the data transmission rate is doubled compared to Bluetooth 4.2 packed in the previous model.

When the earphones are tapped twice, it triggers XiaoAI Voice Assistant which supports several different functions, including Find My Phone, Navigation, WeChat Messaging, Taking Photo, among others.

Looking at the specifications and features of the Redmi AirDots 2, the earphones look almost identical to the AirDots S launched a few months ago.

The Redmi AirDots 2 is lightweight as each earbud weighs just 4.1 grams. The company is offering three earplugs — Small, Medium, and Large to ensure a better fit for every user. As for the battery life, it offers 4 hours of continuous playback but with the charging case, it offers up to 12 hours of usage.

Cubot X30 takes on Huawei Nova 5T with affordable price and better specs, sales starting from July 27

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Simranpal Singh

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Jul 20, 2020

Cubot launched another mid-range device at an affordable price of $178 last week. The smartphone houses optimal features in the mid-range segment. The primary highlights are a 6.4-inch Full HD+ punch-hole display, Helio P60 Chipset and a Penta-camera module on the rear side. Cubot X30 will take on Huawei Nova 5T in terms of price, and will start retailing via Aliexpress from July 27th.

However, you can get the smartphone 128GB variant for $149.99 and 256GB version for $178.99 under the introductory discount from July 27 to August 1st.

The smartphone is set to compete against the Huawei Nova 5T as it features similar configuration and pricing.

Cubot X30 vs Huawei Nova 5T

Camera

Both the smartphones offer exceptional camera configurations on the rear as well as the front side. Cubot X30 features a Penta-camera module on the rear side featuring a 48-megapixel primary lens, a 16-megapixel super wide-angle camera module, a 5-megapixel macro lens, another 2-megapixel lens and a small 0.3-megapixel sensor. All these cameras drastically improve the photography experience while using the Cubot X30. A 32-megapixel AI selfie camera assists the users in capturing beautiful selfies.

On the other hand, the Huawei nova 5T houses a quad-rear camera module with 48-MP + 16MP + 2MP + 2MP sensors. There’s a 32MP AI selfie camera for beautiful selfies.

Battery

Cubot X30 packs a massive 4200 mAh battery while the Nova 5T hosts a 3750 mAh battery.

Storage and RAM

Cubot X30 is available in two different storage models including a 6GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. You can even expand the storage via a microSD card up to 256 GB on Cubot X30.

Meanwhile, the Huawei Nova 5 is available in 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128Gb storage variants. It sans any expandable storage option.

Operating System

Cubot X30 runs on Stock Android 10 operating system without any bloatware. Meanwhile, the Huawei Nova 5T runs on EMUI 9.1 featuring some bloatware.

Price

The Cubot X30 is available for the introductory price of $149 with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, and the 8GB + 256GB variant retails at $178.99. However, the Huawei Nova 5T featuring the same specifications costs about $259.99 for 6GB + 128GB storage variant.

The whole comparison is here so that you can choose wisely. Moreover, you can head over to the Aliexpress to add it to the cart. Know more about the device by heading to the official website.

Realme officially teases the arrival of new smartphone series for China

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Jul 20, 2020

In the previous week, a reliable tipster had revealed that Realme will be soon announcing a new smartphone series in China He had also shared an image of its promotional poster. Today, Realme took to Weibo to officially confirm the arrival of the new smartphone series.

The poster released by the brand shows that the upcoming Realme phone for China that will be part of a new series will be equipped with a punch-hole display. It appears that punch-hole will be placed more towards the upper-left corner of the screen.

Shown above is the screengrab of the “Settings” page of the mysterious Realme phone. The image shared by Realme Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Xu Qi shows that it will have a single punch-hole at the upper-left corner. The screenshot also that the phone will carry support for 5G connectivity. Also, the Settings page suggests that the phone will arrive with support for personalized customizations.

Leaked information has revealed that it has a curved screen that supports a high refresh rate. It is speculated to house a 4,500mAh battery.

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Rumors have it that the Realme RMX2121 phone that recently received approval from the 3C authority could be the mysterious Realme phone. The 3C listing revealed that the handset may ship with a 65W fast charger. The images of the phone and its minimum details appeared at TENAA’s database last month.

The Realme RMX2121 has 160.8 x 75.2 x 8.5mm dimensions and it has a 6.55-inch display. The screen seems to be an AMOLED panel as the phone lacks a rear or side facing fingerprint sensor. The handset is expected to arrive with a dual-part battery. The rated value of one of its batteries is 2,200mAh. The back panel of the device has a rectangle-camera setup, which is a first for the brand. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know whether the Realme RMX 2121 is really the upcoming phone that Realme has started teasing in China.

[Update] Realme 6i to debut on July 24 in India

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Jul 20, 2020

Update: Sheth’s latest tweet confirms that the Realme 6i will launch in India on July 24.

#realme6series is known for #ProCameraProDisplay,
now let's welcome the "i" addition!#realme6i comes with #PowerfulPerformanceProDisplay, 2 core features for tech enthusiasts & multitaskers: Helio G90T chipset & 90Hz Display.

Very powerful mid-ranger, post-GST hike in industry. pic.twitter.com/AZGdNxuoPZ

— Madhav (@MadhavSheth1) July 20, 2020

Original story continues…

Last week, Realme announced the Realme C11 smartphone in India. Before its launch, a microsite for the Realme 6i phone had appeared on Flipkart retailer site. The listing had suggested that it will go official along with the Realme C11 phone. However, the Realme 6i listing that carried some of its key specs was taken down. The handset did not go official with the C11. A tweet released by Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth yesterday suggested that the company may soon announce the Realme 6i phone.

With the love & trust of so many users I can proudly say that #realme6series is the most trusted smartphone series in the mid-range segment!#realme6 – 4.4/5⭐️#realme6Pro – 4.5/5⭐️

Expanding this series soon with another powerful addition! pic.twitter.com/L5JkamjzXY

— Madhav (@MadhavSheth1) July 19, 2020

The tweet states that Realme will be expanding the Realme 6 series soon with another powerful edition. The tweet does not mention the name of the Realme 6 series phone that will be announced in India in the near future. It seems that the company could be teasing the arrival of the Realme 6i phone.

The Realme 6i listing on Flipkart had revealed that it will be priced under Rs. 15,000 (~$200). It also revealed that the phone is equipped with a punch-hole display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate, a side-facing fingerprint reader, Helio G90T processor, and a quad-camera setup. Recent reports have revealed that the Realme 6s that debuted in Europe in May will be rebranded in India as Realme 6i. The only major difference between the Realme 6 and Realme 6s is that the former has a 64-megapixel main camera whereas the latter features a 48-megapixel primary shooter.

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Realme 6s specifications

The Realme 6s-l has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a 90Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The Helio G90T powered phone has 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. It has a dedicated slot for a microSD card. The Realme UI based Android 10 OS runs on the device.

It has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The 48-megapixel quad-camera setup includes other sensors an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The device houses a 4,300mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.

Britain reportedly in talks with Japanese firms to replace Huawei’s 5G

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Jul 20, 2020

The British government has reportedly requested that Japan help manufacture its 5G wireless systems without Huawei Technologies, the Nikkei said on Sunday. This comes just days after the UK booted Huawei out of its 5G plans. It also is a new development in the trade war between the United States and China.

England named NEC Corp and Fujitsu Ltd as likely elective providers to Huawei, the business day by day detailed, without referring to sources.

English authorities reportedly met with their partners in Tokyo on Thursday, two days after Britain requested Huawei equipment cleansed from its 5G systems before the finish of 2027, the Nikkei said.

As Britain gets ready to leave the European Union, feelings of dread over the security of Huawei have constrained Prime Minister Johnson to pick between the United States and China, gauging a basic partnership against billions in investment.

The Nikkei said the most recent move mirrors Britain’s push to acquire new equipment providers to cultivate rivalry and help diminish costs for the nation’s wireless carriers.

Neither Fujitsu nor the British Embassy in Tokyo responded to email or text inquiries made on Sunday. Nikkei also disclosed that Japan’s Cabinet Secretariat and NEC didn’t answer calls. Huawei and China’s foreign ministry has yet to also respond to the news.

Oliver Dowden, British digital minister disclosed a week ago that Britain was working with its partners to encourage more grounded opponents to Huawei, naming firms from Finland, Sweden, South Korea and Japan.

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Samsung Galaxy M31s to debut on July 30 with 64MP quad-camera, 6,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging

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Jul 20, 2020

Multiple reports had claimed that Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy M31s smartphone within this month. The handset is expected to arrive as an updated version of the Galaxy M31 phone that debuted earlier this year. The microsite for the Galaxy M31s is now active on Amazon India. The retailer listing has confirmed that the Galaxy M31s will be made official on July 30 at 12 PM. The listing has also revealed some of the key specs of the handset.

One of the major highlights of the Samsung Galaxy M31s will be its 64-megapixel quad camera setup. Rumors have it that the main camera will be coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor.

It will continue to sport a behemoth battery of 6,000mAh capacity with reverse charging support. The Galaxy M31 had come with support for 15W charging. The M31s will be arriving with be equipped with the enhanced 25W fast charging support.

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The Galaxy M31 had a waterdrop notch display. The display notch is replaced by a punch-hole on the Galaxy M31s. The exact size of the screen is not mentioned, but its mentioned that it will be sporting an S-AMOLED display.

The images of the Galaxy M31s on the retailer listing shows that it does not feature a rear-mounted or a side-facing fingerprint reader. It is speculated that the smartphone will be arriving with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

A recent report by IANS had revealed that the Galaxy M31s could be priced around Rs. 20,000 in India. Other rumored specs of the device include Exynos 9611 chipset, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and One UI based Android 10 OS.

OPPO Reno4 Pro and OPPO Watch to launch in India on July 31

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Jul 19, 2020

OPPO is expected to launch its Reno4 series this month in India. A listing on Flipkart has revealed the launch date in addition to a leak that says the OPPO Watch will also tag along.

The teenage leaker, Ishan Agarwal, had initially revealed in a tweet and a post in collaboration with Indian blog, PriceBaba, that the Reno4 Pro and OPPO Watch will be unveiled on July 30. However, a Flipkart landing page says it will actually come a day later on July 31. The smartwatch should also launch on the same day.

The page includes images of the phone and they show that the Reno4 Pro will have a punch-hole at the top left of its curved display. OPPO has tagged the display “3D Borderless Sense Screen”.

UPDATE: Flipkart has listed that OPPO Reno 4 Pro is launching in India on 31st July, not 30th. OPPO Watch on the same day too? #OPPOReno4Pro #OPPOWatch https://t.co/cXD4cROn8s pic.twitter.com/vGCO3GCKOz

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) July 19, 2020

The blog post says the Reno4 Pro will be available for pre-order until August 4 before going on the first sale on August 5. It was also revealed that those who purchase within the first three days the phone goes on sale will receive free full damage protection for 180 days.

The OPPO Watch will be available in 41mm and 46mm variants and may have a price tag of about INR 15,000 (~$200) and INR 20,000 (~$267) respectively. It will also go on sale in August.

Xiaomi’s Youpin Store lists HKC Curved Monitor and Loctek Electric Standing Desk for Gamers

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Jul 19, 2020

The Xiaomi Youpin Store has some new products great for gamers and non-gamers. The first product is the HKC Curved Monitor that comes in 29-inches and 34-inches variants and the second product is the Loctek Electric Standing Desk for Gamers.

HKC Curved Monitor

The HKC Curved Monitor comes in two sizes – 29-inches and 34-inches. Both have pretty narrow bezels on three sides, an aspect ratio of 21:9, and a curvature of 1500R. They also support picture-by-picture (PBP) and picture-in-picture (PIP) modes. What this means is that the monitors can display output from two sources at the same time, either side by side or on top of each other. That’s practically where their similarities end.

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The 29-inch version has a 2560 x 1080 resolution and a 75Hz refresh rate while the 34-inch version has a 3440 x 1440 resolution and a 100Hz refresh rate. When it comes to ports, the two monitors are also different. The 24-inch version has an HDMI 1.4 port, a VGA port, and a display port while the 34-inch version has two HDMI ports and a display port.

The two monitors are available for purchase on the Youpin Store. The 29-inch version is ¥1099 (~$157) while the 34-inch version is ¥1799 (~$257).

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Loctek Electric Standing Desk for Gamers

If you are grabbing a new monitor, you may also want to grab a nice standing desk too. The Loctek Electric Standing Desk may be designed for gamers but anyone can use it.

The top of the desk has a carbon fiber and is available in two patterns – butterfly and rectangle. The spec sheet says it has a lifting range of 710mm-1210mm. The controls are on the left and it has a screen that shows the current height it is set too. Users can also store three different height settings, allowing for easy switching between preferred heights.

The Loctek Electric Standing Desk for Gamers supports a maximum weight of 70 kilograms. It also has a power rating of 100V – 240V. The desk has a price tag of ¥1899 (~$272) on the Youpin Store.

New Galaxy Unpacked teaser hints at Galaxy Z Fold 2’s launch

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Jul 19, 2020

About a week ago it was reported that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will not be launching on August 5 at the Galaxy Unpacked event. A few days afterward, Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants tweeted that his sources informed him the Fold 2 will still launch on August 5 though it won’t ship until October. Samsung has now released a new teaser for its August 5 Galaxy Unpacked event that teases the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 2.

The twelve-second video is similar to that of the original teaser that was announced earlier this month. However, the bronze-colored droplet transforms into a butterfly-like object. If you remember correctly, the wallpaper for the Galaxy Fold is a butterfly thus confirming this is a teaser for its successor.

One fold, infinite possibilities. Unpacked on August 5, 2020.
Visit https://t.co/ca2XTlBGnt to watch the #SamsungEvent pic.twitter.com/kESP5toPrS

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) July 19, 2020

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 will pack a 7.59-inch foldable internal AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 2213 x 1689 resolution. The outer display is a 6.23-inch screen. The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 Plus and it has been reported to have up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It is also said to have a 64MP triple camera setup and a 4365mAh battery.

Alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung will also announce the Galaxy Note20 series, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live.

Lenovo Legion 5 series & IdeaPad Gaming 3 AMD versions with Ryzen 4000 launched

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Jul 19, 2020

Computer makers have continued to release notebooks using AMD’s latest Ryzen 4000 processors. The most recent to join the trend is Lenovo as they have launched new AMD variations of their Legion 5 17-inch and 15-inch PCs alongside an AMD Ryzen variation of their Ideapad Gaming 3 PC.

Lenovo-Legion-5-17-inch- — Lenovo Legion 5 17-inch

Lenovo has presented two new models – the Legion 5 and the Legion 5P. The Lenovo Legion 5 comes in two sizes – 15.6-inches and 17.3-inches, and is available with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800 H-Series Mobile Processor, up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, up to 16 GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory and up to a 1 TB PCIe SSD.

For screen choices, it presents to 144Hz 1080p screen with help for Dolby Vision. Different highlights incorporate Legion Coldfront 2.0 warm arrangement, the white illuminated Legion TrueStrike console and up to 7.5 long periods of battery life in the 17.3-inch model.

Lenovo Legion 5P

The Lenovo Legion 5P is a better quality model, additionally configurable with up to AMD Ryzen 7 4800 H-Series Mobile Processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPUs. For RAM, it very well may be designed up to 32 GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory and for capacity, clients can pick up to 1 TB PCIe SSD.

Lenovo has equipped this PC with Dual Burn backing and Lenovo Q-Control 3.0 for greatest execution and control. Different highlights incorporate the alternative of a 144Hz 5ms refresh rate Full HD display, Dolby Atmos and 4-zone RGB framework backdrop illumination.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 features up to AMD Ryzen 7 4800 H-Series Mobile Processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti GPU. It includes a refreshed warm structure, with help for Lenovo Q-Control 3.0 for execution mode exchanging. Lenovo will offer the choice of a 120Hz refresh rate Full HD screen, alongside up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM and a 1TB PCIe SSD.

As for the pricing and availability, the 17-inch Lenovo Legion 5 PC will be accessible in September 2020, beginning at a cost of $1089.99 and the 15-inch Lenovo Legion 5 PC (with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti GPU) will be accessible presently, beginning at $759.99. The 15-inch IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop will be accessible from July 2020, beginning at $659.99.

Oppo A72 5G with 8GB RAM, Dimensity 720 SoC hits Geekbench

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Jul 19, 2020

An unannounced OPPO device with model number PDYM20 has just been spotted on the database of benchmarking app GeekBench. Recall that this same model had appeared on TENAA not long ago and is accepted to be the A72 5G.

The benchmark database uncovers that PDYM20 runs Android 10 and has 8GB RAM installed, yet it’s expected to have two more RAM choices – 4GB and 6GB. The gadget is controlled by MediaTek’s MT6853 chip, that has a base frequency of 2.0GHz. The MT6853 is said to be MediaTek’s unannounced Dimensity 720 SoC, which was quickly referenced on the organization’s official site.

Hovering back to the gadget, the Oppo PDYM20, as indicated by TENAA, will sport a 6.-inch 90Hz screen with a punch hole in the upper-left corner for the 8MP selfie camera. The rear of the mobile phone will be home to a triple camera arrangement, including 16MP, 8MP, and 2MP units.

The PDYM20 will include a side-mounted fingerprint peruser and pack a 3,945 mAh or 4,040 mAh battery that will draw power through a USB-C port at up to 18W.

The PDYM20 is expected to have three memory arrangements – 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB. The models are expected to come at affordable prices. With these specs, the phone will offer amazing value for your money.

Lenovo Legion Pro hands on video shows the device in flesh

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Jul 19, 2020

As the July 22 launch date for the Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone draws nearer, more and more details of the device continue to emerge. The renders of the Legion Gaming phone recently made the rounds showing a spectacular design.

Live images of the Lenovo Legion Pro have now appeared online via a hands-on video that was added by a Weibo user. The pictures capture the display of the device with the pop-up selfie camera in action as well as the unique rear cameras. The Legion will feature a spectacular camera design with the selfie shooter located at the side edge. The location of the front camera makes it possible to video chat while gaming.

Also, the device packs a dual-camera setup at the rear but the location of the camera is slightly moved into the middle of the back panel. This is perhaps in a bid to make it possible to snap photos and shoot videos even while gaming.

The Legion Gaming Phone Pro is expected to feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with support for Full HD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. The phone will emerge as the first model powered by a Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC. The phone will come with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

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Alleged Honor V40 series specs leaked; all powered by the Dimensity 1000+

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