Leaked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 render shows it will come in Bronze Gold too

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Jul 20, 2020

Huawei has just announced that it has partnered with Rain, a South African telecom operator, to launch the country’s first Standalone 5G network (SA 5G). This makes South Africa one of the first countries to adopt the standalone 5G network in the world.

Rain’s Standalone 5G is currently available in just a few regions at the moment, including Cape Twon, Claremont, Goodwood, Bellville, Durbanville, and Cape Town City Center. This development has far-reaching potential in multiple industries and will help boost the country’s economy as well in the longer run. The SA 5G is built on the company’s own sites and allow Rain to significantly enhance its fixed wireless broadband (FWA) service in the aforementioned areas.

According to a Rain official, “Standalone 5G will further improve 5G network performance with increased uplink rate, lower latency, and improved reliability, ushering in high-end cloud VR and cloud gaming services, more diversified enterprise and home broadband services. Standalone 5G will demonstrate how 5G is powerful in realising South Africa’s 4IR future. Powered by Huawei’s global leading 5G solutions, our Standalone 5G will enable the industry’s digital transformation in the future, such as smart healthcare, smart ports, smart mining and smart manufacturing in South Africa.”

For those unaware, 5G is offered in either SA or NSA (non standalone) networks, with the former offering better speeds and utilizing the true potential of 5G. However, it is more expensive as well, due to the expensive investment in its infrastructure. On the other hand, the NSA 5G network is more affordable in comparison and builds on existing 4G networks. Furthermore, it is more broadly adopted across the globe and most 5G networks are built on NSA networks.

The announcement of the partnership is a small victory that arrives just a while after Huawei got banned from working on the UK’s 5G infrastructure. The Chinese tech giant can no longer develop 5G in the region and will soon have its equipment removed within the next few years. However, it is noteworthy that another Chinese vendor, Oppo, is working with British telecom operator Vodafone, to deploy the country’s first SA 5G network.

Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE) is reported to retail for $750 with triple camera setup

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Jul 20, 2020

Samsung is reported to launch Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE), formerly known as Galaxy S20 Lite as the successor to Galaxy S10 Lite in October. The smartphone has leaked multiple times over the past few days revealing its features. A new report from South Korean now suggests it to retails for around $750 with triple camera setup.

Due to the poor sales of Galaxy S20 series on account of pandemic and increased cost, Samsung is reported to launch the cheaper Galaxy S20 FE much earlier than its successor. This handset is expected to start shipping in October after Galaxy Note 20 in August and Galaxy Z Fold 2 in September.

According to a new report by South Korean media The Elec (via SamMobile), the upcoming Galaxy S20 FE will feature a 12MP (primary) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 8MP (3x telephoto) triple camera setup at the back. Whereas, on the front, the phone is said to sport a 32MP selfie camera.

Further, the report suggests the price of the device to be 900,000 South Korean Won, which is equivalent to $750. For those unaware, this phone’s predecessor, the Galaxy S10 Lite debuted for $100 cheaper at $650. Samsung is expected to ship 5 million units of this handset by the end of 2020.

The $100 prince increase from the previous phone seems more on first sight. But considering the Galaxy S20 FE (based on leaks) to come with IP68 certification, 120Hz refresh rate display, 3.3mm punch-hole, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, it is still a stellar deal.

Samsung is facing difficulties in improving 5nm chip yields: Report

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Jul 20, 2020

Samsung has been hard at work to catch up to the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC. The South Korean tech giant has taken numerous steps to boost production, but it seems like the company is still struggling to improve yields of 5nm chips.

At the moment, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is mass producing 5nm chips for various companies, including Apple with its A14 chips. On the other hand, Samsung Foundry is reportedly facing issues in a similar department with low yields of its 5nm EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) process. The company had first announced this processes’ development back in 2019, but due to the Coronavirus pandemic, it seems the company is still struggling to boost yields.

According to a report from DigiTimes, the company had recently acquired orders from Qualcomm for the mass production of its upcoming flagship Snapdragon 875G and Snapdragon 735G chips. However, the recent difficulties being faced by the company might end up affecting the launch of the upcoming Qualcomm chips which will be found in smartphones in 2021.

Notably, Samsung had previously announced that it would be starting mass production of 5nm chips by the end of Q2 2020. Although, it is still unknown if the company managed to begin mass production as of yet. While several rumors and reports had pointed at the Galaxy Note 20 series featuring the first 5nm chips (Exynos 992), the recent news might be behind its supposed cancellation.

Huawei Enjoy 20s (Maimang 9) live images leaked, features a 64MP triple camera setup

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Jul 20, 2020

Earlier today (20th July 2020), the live images of an upcoming Huawei smartphone had been leaked online. The device in question is the Huawei Enjoy 20s (Maimang 9), which features a 64 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear. The images were shared by a Changan Digital Jun (@长安数码君) on Weibo, a popular Chinese microblogging website.

Looking at the image, the Honor Enjoy 20s is identical to a recent smartphone listing that was found on China’s TENAA website. The listing featured the image of the front and back sides of the device along with a few specs as well. According to the listing, the Enjoy 20s features a 6.8 inch 1080p LCD display with a 16 megapixel punch hole selfie camera on the front.

Moving to the rear, a triple camera setup can be found with a 64 megapixel primary sensor, alongside an additional 8 megapixel and 2 megapixel cameras. Unfortunately, finer details regarding these cameras and the device as a whole is currently unknown. Although, the listing does confirm a 4,200mAh battery pack which can be fast charged by up to 22.5W. The Chinese tech giant is expected to launch the Huawei Enjoy 20s on 26th July 2020, so we will have to wait for additional leaks or official launch for more details.

OnePlus 8/8 Pro July 2020 security update adds support for OnePlus Buds, fixes ARCore, and more

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Jul 20, 2020

OnePlus 8 series launched in April is receiving July 2020 security patch worldwide. The update is being rolled out to all the variants of OnePlus 8/8Pro except carrier-locked versions. The OTA update also adds support for the company’s upcoming OnePlus Buds TWS.

OnePlus is all set to launch OnePlus Nord tomorrow as the brand’s first mid-range smartphone in years since the OnePlus X. The company has also confirmed to unveil OnePlus Buds TWS at the same event. Thus, ahead of the “AR Launch”, the company has begun to roll out a new update to OnePlus 8 series, which brings support for the new TWS as well as a fix for ARCore.

Further, the update also brings clock customization, optimization for touch inputs in game mode, improvements for WiFi and mobile data, fix for OnePlus wireless charger, and more.

Having said that, the OxygenOS build number for the update varies for both the devices based on the region of the build and they are as listed below.

OnePlus 8
- Europe – 10.5.9
- India – 10.5.10
- North America – 10.5.11
OnePlus 8 Pro
- Europe – 10.5.11
- India – 10.5.12
- North America – 10.5.12

OnePlus 8/8 Pro July 2020 Security Update Official Changelog

System
- Newly adapted OnePlus Buds, easier to take advantage of wireless connection
- Provided a variety of clock styles for you. You can customize on your own. (Go to Settings > Customization > Clock style)
- Optimized the touch experience in game mode to enhance the user experience
- Fixed the issue that the wireless charger base re-started automatically
- Fixed the ARCore failure
- Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.07
- Updated GMS package to 2020.05
- Improved system stability
Network
- Improved the performance and stability of Wi-Fi transfers
- Improved connection stability of mobile network to improve user experience
Shelf
- Newly added Red Cable Club membership card

(Via)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Plus may feature the base Snapdragon 865 and not the Plus variant

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Jul 20, 2020

Xiaomi is expected to launch a new variant in its flagship Mi 10 series. The new handset will be placed above the Mi 10 Pro and is dubbed as the Mi 10 Pro Plus. Although, despite being the higher end variant, the Mi 10 Pro Plus will still feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 and not the 865+ variant.

The report arrives from a known Weibo leakster Digital Chat Station (@数码闲聊站), who shared the news on the popular Chinese microblogging website. We had also previously reported on Xiaomi launching a new Mi 10 variant back in June, which was said to launch in August 2020. However, the Chinese tech giant has yet to publicly announce or even tease the rumored upcoming device.

Furthermore, the blogger also stated that he expects the benchmarking scores of the higher clocked variant to be around 640,000 points, which is only 10,000 points over the base version. This would not bring any noticeable difference in performance, especially during day to day use. Although, it is notable that the new processor is the first mobile chip to cross the 3GHz clock speed mark.

Additionally, it has also been said that the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Plus will feature 100W fast charging as well. But unfortunately, we have no way of confirming any of the news as of right now. We will have to wait for an official company announcement. So take the report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

Red Magic 5S will come with 320Hz touch sampling rate shoulder buttons and 144Hz refresh rate display

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Jul 20, 2020

Ever since Ni Fei, the president of Nubia brand revealed the arrival of Red Magic 5S, he has been teasing the features of the handset every day. Earlier today, he confirmed the touch sampling rate of the display and shoulder buttons along with the refresh rate of the screen.

The upcoming Red Magic 5S will be Nubia’s third gaming smartphone of 2020 after Red Magic 5G and Nubia Play 5G (aka Red Magic 5G Lite). It is expected to be a minor update to its predecessor just like Red Magic 3 and Red Magic 3S from last year.

As part of pre-launch marketing, the brand’s president has been revealing the features of the phone one by one. Today, he confirmed the device to feature 320Hz touch sampling rate shoulder buttons and 144Hz refresh rate display with a 240Hz touch sampling rate.

For those unaware, touch sampling rate can be simply called as the number of times the screen can sense touch inputs in a second. Just like the display refresh rate, more the value better the performance, which in turn should offer stellar gaming experience, at least in theory.

Though the new teaser does not reveal the type of the display, it should be AMOLED just like its predecessor. Apart from this, the handset is confirmed to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus, LPDDRR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and silver cooling system.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G prices might be the same as last gen models

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Jul 20, 2020

With the Samsung Unpacked 2020 event being just around the corner (5th August 2020), numerous reports and rumors have started surfacing for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 (Galaxy Fold 2 official name according to SamMobile) and Galaxy Z Flip 5G. While a few specs and features have been claimed, a new report has revealed the possible pricing as well.

ETNews reported that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G will not feature a significant price difference between last gen models. Rather, the pricing might remain the same if not similar, with the Galaxy Z Fold 2 being priced at 2.4 million KRW (roughly 1,990 US Dollars) and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G arriving at 1.65 million KRW (roughly 1,370 US Dollars).

Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Flip-5G — Galaxy Z Flip 5G

Furthermore, the report also claims that the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 will not be bundled with the company’s truly wireless earbuds in the box. Reportedly, the aforementioned pricing is just temporary and the South Korean tech giant is working internally for the actual pricing and plans on working with telecom operators to finalize other details as well.

Apparently, internal discussion within Samsung had brought up reducing the price for foldable handsets to increase their popularity. Although, the company could not lower the price any further due to the use of advanced processes, expensive components like the UTG (ultra thin glass), and other innovative technologies.

So while the newer generation would be an improvement over the predecessors, its unlikely that an affordable smartphone will make it into the market this year. Notably, while the upcoming and current lineup of foldable devices is priced at ultra premium segments, the company will launch cheaper models in 2021, when supplies get more stable.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G to launch on July 22 in China

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Jul 20, 2020

The Galaxy Z Flip that debuted earlier was a Snapdragon 855+ SoC powered 4G flip phone. Recent reports have revealed the existence of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G phone. At the beginning of this month, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G emerged on TENAA with all its specifications and images which revealed that it will soon launch in China. While the device is expected to get a global announcement through Samsung’s Unpacked event on Aug. 5, it will debut first in China. Samsung has confirmed through Weibo today that Galaxy Z Flip 5G will debut in China on July 22.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5G will be breaking cover as one of the first Snapdragon 865 Plus powered smartphones. The pre-orders of the phone are expected to begin on the same date in China. Shown below is the official commercial of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. It showcases the flip phone in the copper called. The color variant could be introduced as Mystic Bronze in the market.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G has 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 and it houses a 6.7-inch foldable AMOLED panel that offers 1080 x 2363 pixels. The punch-hole on the screen houses a 10-megapixel selfie camera.

The backside of the device has a 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel dual camera setup. A secondary AMOLED display of 1.05 inches is available on the rear shell for viewing notifications.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5G has a 2,500mAh + 704mAh dual-part battery. The SD865+ SoC powered device has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. As far as pricing is concerned, it is likely to arrive with a similar pricing as the Galaxy Z Flip 4G. In South Korea, it is expected to be priced around $1,380.

Apple to introduce ‘touch-integrated OLED’ for iPhones in 2021

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Jul 20, 2020

Apple is bringing touch integrated OLED (organic light emitting diode) displays on all iPhone models that will be launched next year. The news arrives after touch integrated OLED panels are rising in popularity within the global display industry, especially for smartphones.

According to a new report from ETNews, the Cupertino based giant has placed an order for touch integrated OLED displays for the 2021 iPhone series. In other words, the iPhones that will launch next year will feature the new touch integrated panels. For those unaware, a touch integrated OLED panel is a variant of the OLED display. While traditional OLEDs attach a touch sensor film on the panel, the integrated variant has this touch sensor built into the panel itself.

Meaning, a separate layer is not required to be added. Thus, touch integrated displays are hence thinner than the conventional variants. This also gives OEMs and vendors more flexibility for their offerings whilst also being more cost effective as well. So far, Apple has been using the traditional displays that have touch film attached to them, although that might soon change with the launch of the upcoming iPhone 12 series later this year.

Sources revealed the different sizes as well, including a 5.4 inch, 6.1 inch, and 6.7 inch panels for the iPhone 12 lineup. The new touch integrated OLEDs are being supplied by Samsung Display. Notably, the pricing of these displays are expected to be competitive and the South Korean brand already roping in a major customer like Apple will only boost the technology’s popularity within the industry as well.

Huawei adds multiple new auto-related technology patents: wireless charging for vehicles

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Jul 20, 2020

Huawei has recently added multiple patents. These patents were related to a number of automobile gadgets an electronic components like key access control methods and vehicle-related positioning wireless charging.

According to a report from Sohu, the Chinese tech giant applied for numerous patents for various systems that one would find in a smart car earlier this month. The patent was under the invention category and list a number of different gadgets within the car. These are likely in line with the company’s plans for further expansion into the automobile industry, especially in terms of smart cars and vehicles that support 5G networking as well.

At the moment, Huawei’s smart car solution is currently available in 5 different aspects, namely smart driving, smart dashboard, energy, smart networking, and cloud based services within a vehicle. Notably, the company had also recently announced its first car with HarmonyOS, which was a collaboration with known automobile maker BYD.

Hence, seeing all of these patents could just be Huawei covering all bases or for upcoming technology for its budding automobile components and supporting networking infrastructure business for vehicles. Unfortunately, finer details are still uncertain, so stay tuned for more updates.

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

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Jul 20, 2020

UPDATE:

According to British media, TikTok has reportedly backed out of this plan due to the increasing tension between the UK and China. Recently, the UK decided to ban Huawei gear from its 5G network infrastructure.

Original story…

TikTok, the world’s most popular short video social media platform, has received a lot of heat in the past months mainly because of two reasons — its data collection practices and its Chinese ownership.

To improve the perspective, a new report coming from Reuters claims that the company is now looking to relocate its headquarters away from China. It is considering several locations, including London, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

TikTok, owned by China-based ByteDance, is expected to “significantly” increase the size of its workforce in London and other key locations outside of China over the next several years, claims the report.

It’s noteworthy that the company has been aggressively hiring in California, United States. The company even poached former Walt Disney co-executive Kevin Mayer to become the CEO, which is based in the United States.

Earlier, it was reported that TikTok is planning to form a new management board along with establishing headquarters outside of China to distance itself from its origin country. The company has also confirmed that it is weighing changes to its corporate structure.

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Soon after the Indian government banned TikTok and 58 other Chinese applications, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the administration is “looking at” banning the app in the United States. However, China has claimed that the selective ban of TikTok and other apps by the Indian government is against WTO rules.

A few days ago, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) fined TikTok 186 million won or roughly 155,000 US Dollars for mishandling child data. The fine is equivalent to 3% of the company’s annual sales within the country, which is in line with the designated amount for such violations under local privacy laws.

In April this year, it was reported that TikTok had crossed 2 billion app downloads across iOS and Android. In the first quarter of this year alone, the company reportedly saw 315 million downloads — a new record for any smartphone app.

Redmi Note 9 for Rs. 11,999 (~$160) brings 5,020mAh battery, 22.5W fast charging, 48MP quad cameras, and 6.53-inch display

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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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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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