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Realme C11 reported to be heading to Europe; a challenger to the Redmi 9C

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Habeeb Onawole
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Following a launch in Malaysia, Indonesia, and more recently, India; it has been reported that Realme is making plans to bring the Realme C11 smartphone to Europe too. We believe the phone is heading to the Old Continent to take on the Redmi 9C that was announced there a few days ago.

Realme C11 Rich Green Featured
Realme C11 in Rich Green

The info about the Realme C11’s European launch is not from an official source but comes from the young leaker, Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414). He said in a tweet that the phone will be arriving in Europe soon and will be available in Mint Green and Pepper Gray color variants. It appears Realme has changed the name of the colors for Europe seeing as they go by Rich Green and Rich Gray in India.

The tweet also adds that the phone will be priced between €100 and €120. The Redmi 9C with the same RAM and storage configuration (2GB RAM + 32GB) as the Realme C11 has a price tag of €119 in Europe.

The Realme C11 and Redmi 9C are actually pretty similar devices. They have roughly the same screen size with the same waterdrop notch style, are powered by the same Helio G35 processor, have the same rear camera design, and pack the same 5000mAh battery capacity. However, the Redmi 9C has some advantages over the Realme C11 such as having three rear cameras and a fingerprint scanner.

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Kospet Prime 2 leaks again with rotatable Sony IMX214 camera, launch expected by mid-August

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Simranpal Singh
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A major high-end smartwatch manufacturer – Kospet is working on the Prime 2 smartwatch since past few months. There are already multiple leaks regarding the specifications and other details of Kospet Prime 2. According to the latest leak, the smartwatch is expected to feature a rotatable Sony IMX214 camera.

 

See more: Kospet Prime 2 coming soon with a 3D-sensing camera

The rotatable camera helps to make video calls better with the ability to change the angle. It is a creative idea in order to bring more usefulness and further aids in free-form camera movement. The new feature will actually help users to capture better photos than any other smartwatch.

Kospet Prime 2 expected specifications

According to previous rumours, the Kospet Prime 2 is expected to feature Helio P22 chipset coupled with an octa-core processor. Reportedly, it will carry double the RAM and storage than that of Apple Watch i.e a 4/6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The abundant RAM will be helpful in multitasking and storage will enable you to store all the files.

It will run on Android OS enabling users to install all the Android apps from the Play Store.

Helio P22 SoC

Helio P22 is a powerful processor that is built on a 12nm FinFET process to provide flawless performance and efficiency. It is a perfect companion for smartwatches as it ensures a long battery life. We expect the smartwatch to feature dual cameras as the chipset supports 13+8 MP dual-camera system. The EIS and RSC – Rolling Shutter Compensation are some advanced features which increase its camera capabilities.

Connectivity

We speculate the Kospet Prime 2 to feature support for GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo navigation system. In connectivity, the smartwatch can come with Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band WiFi support Moreover, there will be 64GB eMMC 5.1 storage.

Kospet Prime 2 is expected to feature fully round dial along with much-needed improvements. As per the images leaked until now, we can see the round buttons on the Prime 2 which are different from cylindrical shaped buttons on Kospet Prime 2. The rotatable camera is another big change in Kospet Prime 2 as it can be helpful in capturing memorable moments and do video calling at better angles.

 

Some previous rumours state that the new smartwatch could feature 5G network support. But, the slated presence of MediaTek Helio P22 on the smartwatch dismantles all these rumours.

The upcoming flagship smartwatch – Kospet Prime 2 is expected to launch by mid-August. After the development of over a few months, the final product is just a few weeks away. Take the above specifications as a pinch of salt in the ocean until nothing gets confirmed officially. We have to wait for some more days before speculating any other specification or design detail of the device.

Kospet Prime

Kospet launched Prime smartwatch last year featuring some splendid features, and the latest iteration will be a step ahead. Kospet Prime features a 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage along with a 1.6-inch IPS display. The smartwatch houses a dual 2-megapixel front and an 8.0-megapixel side camera.

Kospet Prime carries  1260 mAh battery which can last up to several days. It runs on Android 7.1 OS featuring all the luxuries. It can be easily paired with iOS 9.0 and Android 5.1 and above devices. Kopset Prime 2 features some high-anticipated features which are generally not present on smartwatches. Few of those features are Face ID unlockings, 3GBR AM, and 1260 mAH battery.

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Huawei Mate 40 series may not come with Kirin chipsets outside China

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Mate 40 series is Huawei’s upcoming flagship series scheduled for launch in a few months. Known for bringing new technology including a new Kirin flagship processor to the market, the Mate line is one we all look forward to. A new report says Huawei may copy a Samsung tradition for its upcoming flagships.

Huawei Mate 40

According to Teme (@RODENT950), the leaker who is known for Huawei and Honor-related leaks, the Mate 40 series powered by the Kirin 1000 processor may be exclusive to China. He goes on to say that Huawei will follow Samsung’s strategy of using dual chips in its phones no thanks to the recent ban that restricts it from getting new HiSilicon chipsets from its suppliers.

Wondering which chipset that will be? We were too. A reply under the tweet by the leaker says the processor for other markets will likely be one from MediaTek. While he didn’t specify, the Dimensity 1000+ seems like the best bet unless the Taiwanese semiconductor company launches a more powerful processor before the launch of the Mate 40 series.

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It is also mentioned that Huawei may buy Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 865 Plus processor. That is not surprising as there are reports that Qualcomm may actually be granted a license to sell to Huawei. Back in May, a market analyst for KeyBanc Capital Markets revealed that Huawei will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors in its P50 and Mate 50 series. The analyst, John Vinh believes that the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security will eventually grant Qualcomm the license to sell chipsets to Huawei.

Teme also revealed that Huawei doesn’t even have enough Kirin processors for the Mate 40 series. The Chinese giant has only 8 million units which is less than the average number (10 million units) of Mate phones sold annually.

What do you think about Huawei adopting a dual-chip strategy? Do you want it to use a MediaTek processor or a Snapdragon processor for the international variant of the Mate 40 series? Let us know in the comment box below.

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[Update: Official Statement] Pixel 4 XL users are reporting peeling off of rear glass panel

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Update (July 21): Official Statement by Google

Google responded to the Reddit post discussed in the original story that the problem is not related to the battery. It recommends users facing the “rear glass panel peeling off issue” to reach out 1:1 support to explore warranty options.

Here’s the official response by Google on Reddit.

“We’ve investigated the issue and concluded that this is not related to the Pixel battery. If you’re experiencing back glass lift on your Pixel 4/4XL, we recommend reaching out to 1:1 support to explore warranty options. We’re here to help and want to make sure your Pixel 4/4XL is operating properly.”

Original Story (July 18)

Google’s hardware products have always had some sort of flaws since the beginning. Even after making Pixels for about 5 years, the company still falls behind in quality control. Currently, a number of Pixel 4 XL users are reporting peeling off of rear glass panel on forums.

Google Pixel 4 XL Rear Glass Panel Peeling Off

Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are one of the least popular flagship smartphones released in 2019. Both the devices are notorious for their poor battery performance and various software issues. The Soli radar chip, due to which the phones did not make some markets has remained a useless utility apart from biometrics.

Now, users of Pixel 4 XL are flocking to Reddit and Google Support forums to report “peeling off of real glass panel”. This issue is present on units since the launch of the device, however, it is gaining traction only now.

One of the users says they are on their fourth replacement device over the course of 10 months. They think the problem is due to the swelling of the battery. 

According to an individual, who claims to be a general manager of a uBreakiFix store, an authorized Google repair partner, the cause of the issue is the faulty battery connector, which in turn leads to swelling of the battery.

Although most users have obtained replacement units after complaining to the company, Google is yet to officially acknowledge the true cause of the problem.

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AirPods manufacturer Luxshare acquires two subsidiaries of iPhone producer Wistron

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Wistron is one of the three iPhone producers for Apple apart from Foxconn and Pegatron. All of them are Taiwanese contract manufacturers. But not anymore, as Luxshare, a Chinese company has officially announced to acquire two subsidiaries of Wistron in Eastern China for 3.3 billion yuan ($472 million).

Apple Logo

Luxshare is known for producing accessories, cables, chargers, antennas, and other similar products. Above all, it is also the world’s largest Apple AirPods manufacturer. With the new acquisition, it will also become an iPhone assembler posing a threat to Pegatron’s business in China as per GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu.

According to a Wistron representative, the Kunshan site that is being sold to Luxshare makes smartphones, notebooks and connected devices. Some of these products are expected to be manufactured somewhere else. However, the spokesperson declined to comment on the company’s iPhone business.

Though Wistron is expected to not manufacture iPhones anymore in China, it will continue to assemble cheaper Apple smartphones in India. 

The Luxshare-Wistron deal is said to be finalized by the end of 2020 pending regulatory approval. The acquisition is a win for both Luxshare and Apple as the former can now try its luck in manufacturing iPhones, whereas the latter gets a Chinese partner to expand its local sources.

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India smartphone market declined by 48% in Q2 2020, Realme slipped to fifth position

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The smartphone market of India witnessed its worst performance in recent years in Q2 2020. According to Canalys, the overall market declined by 48% YoY during the period from April to June. As for companies, though Xiaomi continued its lead, Realme slipped to the fifth position, which was surpassed by none other than its former parent and current sister brand Oppo.

Canalys India Smartphone Market Q2 2020

The Indian smartphone market shipped a total of 17.3 million units in the second quarter of 2020. As always, Xiaomi ranked first accounting for 30.9% market share with 5.3 million units of shipments.

Vivo retained the second position, which it first grabbed in Q4 2019. The company shipped 3.7 million units with a 21.3% market share. Samsung was the third-largest company in the same period capturing 16.8% of the market with shipments of 2.9 million units.

Interestingly, Oppo snatched the fourth position from Realme with 2.2 million units in shipments compared to the latter’s 1.7 million units. Both of them had 12.9% and 10% market shares respectively.

Lastly, OEMs including Apple, OnePlus, Lenovo Motorola, Asus, Tecno, Infinix, and others only accounted for 8.1% of the total market in Q2 2020 with 1.4 million units in shipments. But the Cupertino-based tech giant was the least affected of all the brands with only a 20% YoY drop in its shipments.

It is worth noting that the global pandemic was the primary reason for the decrement in shipments. Anti-China sentiments did not affect the Chinese smartphone companies as much as people portrayed on social media.

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The color filter camera of OnePlus 8 Pro can be accessed via an ADB command

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OnePlus 8 Pro comes with a color filter camera, which is capable of seeing through thin plastics and clothes. Due to concerns raised by the public, the company disabled it on both Chinese and global variants of the device. In India, the company even sells the handset with this camera disabled. Anyway, as promised, the brand brought back the filter without using the fourth camera. But if you want to use it for some reason, you can still access it via an ADB command.

OnePlus 8 Pro vs Huawei P40 Pro (3)

OnePlus 8 Pro is the brand’s first fully-fledged flagship smartphone with all the features found on premium devices from top companies. It also sports a color filter camera, making it one of the first high-end handsets to have it. Unfortunately, it had to be disabled citing privacy concerns.

However, the brand replicated the same “photochrom filter” achieved by the color filter camera via software. Hence, one might ask why the need for that camera in the first place when the filter is possible through software trickery.

Having said that,  if you are an OnePus 8 Pro user and want to use the disabled fourth camera, you can still access to by running the following ADB commands.

  • adb shell
  • am start -n com.oneplus.factorymode/.camera.manualtest.CameraManualTest

These commands will launch the option to test cameras in Factory Mode app. Here, you can switch between all the cameras on the phone by tapping on the icon located at the bottom right corner. The color filter camera is named as “Fouth rear camera(4)”.

Since this is part of the Factory Mode app, we don’t expect OnePlus to disable this method of accessing the color filter camera.

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Realme could launch X3 Pro flagship phone in its debut at IFA Berlin this year

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Jeet
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Several tech events and conferences got canceled this year because of the COVID-19. Despite the pandemic having no end in sight, IFA Berlin, scheduled for September this year, will have an in-person event.

In the latest development, Realme has now been confirmed to attend IFA Berlin for the first time. IFA is calling this year’s event as a Special Edition, maybe because it could have invite-only 1,000 attendees at a time.

realme logo

Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth also confirmed the news about the company making its debut in IFA this year. He has also teased a big announcement at the event but refrained from sharing more details.

If the reports are to be believed, then there’s a possibility that the OPPO-backed company could launch its flagship smartphone, dubbed as Realme X3 Pro. The company recently unveiled its 125W UltraDart fast charging technology, which could be present in the upcoming X3 Pro flagship smartphone.

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Along with the upcoming flagship smartphone, we expect the company to launch a few other products as well. The company has also forayed into the accessories market, so there could be new accessory products coming from the brand at IFA.

Last month, the company had launched Realme X3 and X3 SuperZoom smartphones in China as well as India. The upcoming X3 Pro will complete the lineup and instead of the SD855+ SoC, the phone could pack the newly announced Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset.

The Special Edition of IFA 2020 will take place in Berlin as an in-person event from 3rd September to 5th September, despite the COVID-19 outbreak. While Samsung has pulled out of the event, brands like Huawei, LG, Qualcomm, among others are the key participants for the event.

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Samsung Galaxy Fan Edition moniker for S20 Lite, codename and few key details appear

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Recent reports have revealed that Samsung is working on the successor for the Galaxy S10 Lite. The rumor mill initially dubbed the device as the Galaxy S20 Lite, but newer information revealed that it could be called Galaxy S20 Fan Edition. Fresh information shared by reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal through 91mobiles states that the device could be called Galaxy Fan Edition. He has also revealed some details like codename, variants, and model numbers of the Galaxy Fan Edition.

According to the tipster, the Galaxy Fan Edition will have come in 4G and 5G flavors. The 4G edition’s model number is SM-G780 and its 5G variant has SM-G781 model number. The handset is codenamed as R8. He further revealed that the Galaxy Fan Edition 5G will not launch in India, but the country will receive its 4G version.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite

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The Galaxy Fan Edition is expected to arrive as a cheaper version of the Galaxy S20. Recently, the handset was spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. In order to make the SD865 powered handset at a cheaper price, the South Korean company may launch it after few months. The Galaxy S10 Lite went official in January this year. A reliable tipster had recently claimed that the Galaxy Fan Edition will debut in the last quarter of this year.

The Geekbench appearance of the phone had revealed that it will run on Android 10 OS and it has 6 GB of RAM. Other reports have revealed that it has a 120Hz refresh rate display with a 3.5mm punch-hole, 128 GB of native storage, and an IP68 rated chassis.

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Huawei announces plan to open three new Experience Stores in the UK

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Jeet
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Chinese technology giant Huawei, which opened its flagship store in Shanghai, China last month, has now announced its plan to launch three new Experience Stores in the United Kingdom.

The company is planning to spend around £10 million to open three stores in London and Manchester. It will also create the first own-brand stores on the UK’s High Street. The company says that it will be creating over 100 jobs in the region.

Huawei store logo official

As per Huawei’s plan, the first store will open in London’s Olympic Park, Stratford, in October 2020, and will be followed by a dedicated retail space and service center in Manchester, slated to open in February 2021.

There will be another experience store in London, slated to open next year. The company already has a Huawei Service Centre in Wembley, London, that opened in June this year.

The company says that the aim behind these new ‘Huawei Experience Stores’ is to allow consumers to interact with a range of Huawei products including smartphones, laptops, tablets, headphones, earbuds, smartwatches, fitness bands, speakers, etc.

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The announcement of opening three new stores with an investment of £10 million is a bold move from Huawei, which has been banned by the UK from participating in its 5G infrastructure development just a few days ago.

The UK government’s ban on Huawei will reportedly cost telecom operators in the country around £2 billion (roughly $2.52 billion). Furthermore, it will also delay the adoption of 5G by at least a couple of years.

The Chinese giant has been operating in the UK for the past 20 years and has urged the UK Government to reconsider its decision. The new announcement shows that the company is planning to stay and compete in the UK market, despite the government’s decision.

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Moto G9 Play launch nearing as its gets spotted on Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Motorola has recently launched the Moto G 5G Plus smartphone as its first 5G-ready G-series smartphone. The Lenovo-owned company could be planning to launch the Moto G9 series soon. Recently, a third-party listing of the upcoming Moto G9 Plus was spotted. Now, a Geekbench listing of the Moto G9 Play has appeared with some specs.

On Geekbench 5, the Motorola Moto G9 Play has scored 313 in the single-core test and 1370 in the multi-core test.  The phone’s codename ‘guamp’ is seen mentioned in the field for Motherboard in the listing. It is powered by a Snapdragon chipset. However, the exact name of the SoC is not known yet.

The octa-core chipset that fuels the Moto G9 Play clocks at 1.80GHz. The publication that first spotted the Geekbench listing has speculated that it could be driven by the Snapdragon 660 chipset. The predecessor Moto G8 Play was fueled by MediaTek Helio G70.

Moto G9 Play Geekbench

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It is advisable to wait for further reports to know the exact details of the chipset present inside the Moto G9 Play. The Geekbench listing further reveals that it has 4 GB of RAM and it is preinstalled with Android 10 OS. The other details of the phone are not known yet.

Last year, Motorola had launched the Moto G8 Play with Moto G8 Plus in October. Hence, there is a possibility that the recently spotted Moto G9 Plus may debut with Moto G9 Play in the next few months. The online retailer listing of the G9 that was spotted recently revealed that it has 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and is priced at 227 euros.

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Lenovo Legion to be the world’s first smartphone powered by Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset

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Jeet
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After months of leaks, speculations, and rumors, Lenovo finally confirmed that the company will be launching its first gaming smartphone — Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone on 22nd July in China.

Today, the company has shared a new teaser poster on its Weibo account which reveals that the Lenovo Legion will be the first smartphone in the world to come powered by the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset.

Lenovo Legion Snapdragon 865 Plus

Soon after the launch of Lenovo Legion, ASUS will also be launching its next-generation gaming smartphone, dubbed as ASUS ROG Phone 3. The India launch is set for 22nd July while the China launch event will take place a day later.

Coming to the specifications of the Lenovo smartphone, it has been revealed that the phone will come with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with support for Full HD+ screen resolution and 144Hz refresh rate.

As for the memory configuration, we expect the smartphone to come packed with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will come with a pop-up side-mounted front-facing camera, which will be of 20-megapixel.

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Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone Pro image
Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone Pro Render

On the backside, the device is expected to feature a 64-megapixel primary sensor and a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens. The phone will be running the Android 10 OS with the company’s own Legion UI on top and will pack 5,000mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging technology.

The company had recently revealed that the phone will be arriving with the industry’s most powerful speakers, dual liquid cooling system, and dual X-axis linear motor. Recently, the smartphone’s render has surfaced online, where the company is referring to the device as the Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone Pro.

It remains to be seen if we will be getting two models of Lenovo Legion — a Pro and a non-Pro variant. Whatever be the case, the launch event is just a few days away, so it’s not a long wait to know more about the device.

UP NEXT: OnePlus Nord revealed to arrive with 90Hz display, 12GB RAM and Google apps

 

OnePlus Nord to arrive with 90Hz display, 12GB RAM and Google apps

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The OnePlus Nord will go official on the coming Tuesday. Ahead of the launch, the company has been spilling information on some of the key specs of the smartphone. Yesterday, the company revealed that the OnePlus Nord will be arriving as many as six cameras. Shawn L who is the head of product for OnePlus Nord has revealed some information on the other specs of the device.

It is already known that the OnePlus Nord is a Snapdragon 765G chipset powered handset. Shawn revealed that the smartphone will come with up to 12 GB of RAM. It will run on OxygenOS based Android 10 OS and it will come equipped with Google Comms Suite. Hence, it will be the first phone from the brand to feature Google apps such as Messages, Dialer, Duo, and so on. An Instagram post from the brand also confirms that the phone will ship with Google apps.

OnePlus Nord
OnePlus Nord in Gray and Cyan

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Coming to the display of the OnePlus Nord, reports have claimed that it could be sporting an OLED panel with a pill-shaped cutout for the two front-facing cameras. Shawn did not confirm the size of the display but revealed that it supports the 90Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 180Hz.

The display punch-hole houses a primary selfie camera of 32-megapixel and an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter with 105-degree field-of-view. The front cameras are optimized by AI to capture brighter shots in low-light conditions.

The rear side of the OnePlus Nord has a quad-camera setup led by a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with OIS support. The main lens is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 5-megapixel depth sensor, and a macro lens. With few days remaining for the launch, the Chinese firm is expected to confirm some more features of the OnePlus Nord before the unveil event.

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All in One PockeTool 2.0 EDC tool arrives on Kickstarter for $35

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Simranpal Singh
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PockeTool is an essential instrument that everyone should carry before going out on an adventure. Moreover, it is useful in day-to-day life and can be used in different ways. The PockeTool 2.0 works as a ruler, a key chain, pocket knife, bottle opener and offers several other uses.  It is a convenient tool to accomplish several tasks as it supports all the basic tools.

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PockeTool 2.0 has just arrived on Kickstarter for the starting price or pledge of $35. However, you can grab a Poctool along with Survival Bracelet for the price of $40. There’s also an option for 2x PockeTool and 2x Survival Bracelets for $70, and 3x units cost $105. It is also available in bulk, as you can order 100x PockeTool 2.0 for $3900.

PockeTool 2.0 Features

PockeTool 2.0

Multiple Uses: The Pocketool 2.0 can be used as a Standard Metri ruler, Buckle/Key Chain, Pocket Knife, Bootle Opener, Protractor, Spoke Wrench, Hex Wrench, Wire Buckle, Pulley, Flat Head Screwdriver, Philips Screwdriver, Special Wrench and as a Flint to burn fire.

WaterProof + Stainless Steel: The whole device is built using Stainless Steel and is fully waterproof. It can be used as a pulley to carry the equipment on your back. You can easily relieve from the burden and can hand anything under permissible weight limits using the PockeTool 2.0.

It can be used to ignite fire as PockeTool 2.0 has some improved and renovated mechanism. It even acts as a pocket knife which can cut rope branches and meat easily.

Daily life Usage: It can be a bottle opener, lid opener, and can even facilitate in removing tags from new clothes.

DIY and Repairing: PockeTool 2.0 can be used as a standard metric ruler for enhanced precision and can be used as a stable and nail remover. It also enables to cut, twist wires and even use Hex Wrench.

Built and Design

The PockeTool 2.0 is carved out of high-quality 405-grade stainless steel with stonewash finish that hides minor scratches. It is corrosion-resistant and prevents any rust formation. It is tough, reliable, extra-durable, and super lightweight.

PockeTool is ergonomically designed for easy usage and makes it more appealing.

PockeTool 2.0 Specifications

  • Material: 405 Grade Stainless Steel
  • Size: 9cm x 3.2cm x 1.1cm
  • Weight: 90g

You can grab it via different packages offering varying perks. The minimum package starts for $35 with 1x PockeTool 2.0, and other packages varies form $45, $45, $72, $70, $105, $175, $350 and $3900. Head over to the Kickstarter to grab it and know more details about the product.

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ASUS ROG Gaming Phone 3 to feature four AirTrigger gestures

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Jed John Ikoba
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ASUS will officially unveil the ROG Gaming Phone 3 on July 23rd. Ahead of the launch, the Taiwanese company has been teasing several features that the powerful gaming machine will bring with it. The latest teaser borders on the innovative AirTriggers ultrasonic buttons.

ASUS ROG Phone II
ASUS ROG Phone II

ASUS has hinted that the ROG 3 will have four different gestures control built into the AirTrigger. Those familiar with the ROG Phone II will recall that the phone features what ASUS called AirTriggers on the right edge. These triggers aren’t exactly buttons, but ultrasonic pressure-sensitive regions in the device’s frame and they can be mapped to emulate a tap on the screen.

Later on, the company pushed an update to the phone which added a second function which essentially allows you to map a horizontal slide function on the screen to one of the AirTriggers. This new feature could come in handy in a variety of games that require you to swipe horizontally on the screen to perform a specific function. For example, in Asphalt 9 Legends, the horizontal slide to change lanes can be mapped to the AirTriggers.ASUS ROG Phone 3

There is no mention of what the added AirTrigger features will be but it sure will be features that will afford users easy gaming.

The ROG Phone 3 is expected to arrive with a 6.59-inch AMOLED display that will offer Full HD+ resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC paired with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

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Redmi 9A vs OPPO A12 vs Samsung Galaxy M01s: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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Samsung launched a new entry-level phone in the Indian market: the Galaxy M01s. Usually, when people all around the world look for a very affordable device, they do not choose Samsung. But we think this device offers something more than other Samsung entry-level handsets sold at the same price during the last years. But is it enough to beat the concurrence? You can find it out by reading this comparison between Samsung Galaxy M01s and the entry-level offerings by Xiaomi and Oppo: we are talking about Redmi 9A and Oppo A12, both available in the most affordable price segment.

Xiaomi Redmi 9A vs OPPO A12 vs Samsung Galaxy M01s

Oppo A12 Xiaomi Redmi 9A Samsung Galaxy M01
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 155.9 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm, 165 grams 164.9 x 77 x 9 mm, 194 grams 156.9 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm , 168 grams
DISPLAY 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520p (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 P22, octa-core 2 GHz Mediatek Helio G25, octa-core 2.0 GHz Mediatek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot 2 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 10, Color OS Android 10, MIUI Android 9 Pie, One UI Core
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4
5 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Single 13 MP
5 MP front camera		 Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 4230 mAh 5000 mAh, 10W charging 4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

Redmi 9A, Oppo A12, and Samsung Galaxy M01s are made of cheap materials: they are entirely made of polycarbonate (except the display, naturally), and they are not so sturdy. The Redmi 9A has a cleaner look with its smaller camera module and fewer elements on the rear side, but unlike Oppo A12 and Samsung Galaxy M01s, it lacks a fingerprint scanner and it relies on 2D face unlock. Also, note that Oppo A12 and Samsung Galaxy M01s are much more compact than Redmi 9A due to their smaller displays. The Oppo A12 is even more compact than Galaxy M01s thanks to narrower bezels around the display.

 

Display

The display providing the highest quality belongs to the Oppo A12 which boasts an IPS panel with high brightness. But despite that, it is still a below-average panel since it comes with an HD+ resolution and not a so high level of detail. You get even less detail with the Redmi 9A because it has a lower pixel density due to its wider panel. But it is actually better for productivity users and gamers due to its wider diagonal. The Samsung Galaxy M01s has a cheaper TFT panel which does not even come with the IPS technology, so it loses the comparison.

 

Specs & Software

You get just 2 GB of RAM with the Redmi 9A, but it has a way better chipset than Oppo A12 and Samsung Galaxy M01s. It is the new Helio G25 which is even pretty nice in advanced scenarios such as gaming, thanks to its high GPU performance. But the low amount of RAM will not let you open a lot of apps at the same time. Oppo A12 has an inferior chipset, but it offers up to 4 GB of RAM and even doubles the internal storage (up to 64 GB). Samsung Galaxy M01s loses again since it comes with the weakest chipset (Helio P22) and 3 GB of RAM paired with 32 GB of native storage.

 

 

Camera

Samsung Galaxy M01s is the best camera phone of this trio. It has a main sensor with a brighter focal aperture for the main camera, so it clicks better photos, especially in low light conditions. Further, it has a better 8 MP selfie camera. The silver medal goes to the Oppo A12 sporting a dual camera with a 13 MP main sensor and a depth sensor. The Redmi 9A lacks the depth sensor and it has just a single 13 MP sensor on the rear side. It is not recommended if you need the greatest photos, especially for portraits.

 

Battery

The Redmi 9A has a much bigger battery than Oppo A12 and Samsung Galaxy M01s, it lasts a lot more on a single charge. You can reach three days of battery life even with intensive usage. But this does not mean that its rivals are weak: Oppo A12 still provides an amazing battery life, and even the Galaxy M01s lasts a lot. In each case, you do not get fast charging.

 

Price

If only the Redmi 9A had more RAM, we would choose it as the winner of this comparison. But it is not so, that is why I personally prefer the Oppo A12, at least in its most expensive configuration. The Samsung Galaxy M01s is the best camera phone, but it is inferior when it comes to the rest of the specifications. The base variants of Samsung Galaxy M01s, Redmi 9A, and Oppo A12 cost Rs. 9999, Rs. 11,790 (expected, it is still not on the shelves), and Rs. 9,999, respectively. After reading this comparison, what would your choice be?

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi 9A vs OPPO A12 vs Samsung Galaxy M01s: PROs and CONS

Oppo A12

PROs

  • Fingerprint reader
  • Good display
  • FM radio
  • Long battery life

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Samsung Galaxy M01s

PROs

  • Better cameras
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Light UI

CONS

  • Android 9 Pie
  • Smaller battery

 

Xiaomi Redmi 9A

PROs

  • Very affordable
  • Longer battery life
  • Advanced chipset
  • IR blaster

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

 

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 360° renders leaked showing the entire design

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Samsung has been relatively generous with details of the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 model. We have seen several leaks of the Galaxy Note 20 and even the Note 20 Ultra but here comes one that is explicit. Thanks to tipster Evan Blass, we get to see all the details of the Galaxy Note 20 well ahead of the launch.

This isn’t just a couple of photos but several gif images which give us a 360-degree look at the upcoming Galaxy Note flagship. The renders show the Note 20 won’t have a curved display design like its predecessors but will utilise an entirely flat display.

The display will hold a punch-hole design which has become a regular feature of Samsung’s recent flagship models. The single hole-punch is located at the upper mid-region of the screen.

At the rear, the device features a rectangular camera module located at the top left corner of the rear panel. The module houses a triple camera setup as well as an LED flash.

The Galaxy Note 20 series is expected to be announced during the Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for August. The models will be powered by either the Snapdragon 865+ or the Exynos 992 and will have a base storage of 128GB and up to 16GB of RAM.

UP NEXT: The mid-range OnePlus Nord was inevitable and Here’s Why!

 

TSMC confirms no new chip orders from Huawei since May 15

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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In mid-May, the US government extended the ban on Huawei for another year. Additionally, it also announced new rules, which require chipmakers using US technology to apply for a license to ship chips to Huawei and other banned entities. At around the same time, a report revealed that  TSMC had stopped taking new orders from the Chinese telecom giant. Now, after two months, the same has been officially confirmed by TSMC.

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is the world’s largest chipmaker. 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. However, still, Mark Liu, the chairman of the company confirmed in an investors conference held on July 16 that they did not take any new orders from Huawei since May 15 in compliance with the new US regulations.

Though TSMC could apply for the required license to ship chips to Huawei, it’s very unlikely to happen. Anyway, the Taiwanese company is allowed to ship the older orders prior to the new rule before Septemeber 14 when the grace period of three months will end.

Interestingly, TSMC still forecasts $11.2 billion to $11.5 billion for Q3 (July-September), 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 billion to $16 billion

The ongoing rollout of 5G products and high-performance computers have helped TSMC to remain unaffected despite losing one of its biggest clients whose void is already being filled by other companies.

UP NEXT: TSMC announces a new 4nm process, an enhanced version of the 5nm process

 

(Source)

Xiaomi Mi Band 4C goes official in Taiwan for NT$ 495 (~$16)

By
Jed John Ikoba
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The Mi Band 5 was launched by Xiaomi on Wednesday for the International market bearing the moniker Mi Smart Band 5. Just a few days after, the Chinese tech giant has now launched the Mi Band 4C in Taiwan. This is coming after the smart band was listed in Indonesia earlier this month. Mi Band 4C

The Mi Band 4C is the global variant of the Redmi Band which was launched in China in April. It was listed by e-tailer Shopee in Malaysia earlier this month but this is the first official listing by Xiaomi. The Band 4C features a 1.08-inch square-shaped 16-bit colour touch screen display with up to 200 nits brightness and 2D tempered glass. It also packs a decent  130mAh battery that promises up to 14 days of battery life. There is a built-in charging port that plugs into a USB-A port on the charger, laptop or PC so that you don’t have to search for the charging cable. The smart band charges fully in 2 hours.

In addition, the Mi Band 4C comes with the usual heart rate sensor, activity tracker, sleep monitor, sedentary reminder, ap notifications, calls, music playback control and more. It also offers five sports modes: outdoor running, exercise, cycling, treadmill, fast walking. You also get a 5ATM (50 meters) water resistance, similar to the Mi Band 4.

As for the price, the Mi Band 4C is priced at NT$ 495 (~$16). It is available in black colour with four straps colour options of Black, Orange, Green and Blue. The smart band is available to buy on Mi.com in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

UP NEXT: The mid-range OnePlus Nord was inevitable and Here’s Why!

 

(source)

 

Report: 13-inch ARM MacBook Pro/Air and 10.8-inch budget iPad will launch by the end of 2020

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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At WWDC (Worldwide Developer Conference) 2020, Apple announced that it is migrating from Intel (x86) processors to its own in-house silicon based on ARM. The company also revealed that first ARM Macs will debut by the end of the year. The same has been now confirmed again by a new report, which also talks about the earlier reported 10.8-inch budget iPad.

Apple

According to a report by DigiTimes (via MacRumors), Apple will be launching new ARM-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air by the end of this year. The total shipments of  MacBook lineup are expected to hit 16-17 million units in 2020 compared to 14.5-15.5 million units in 2019.

The company will be also debuting a new 10.8-inch budget iPad at around the same time. This tablet is expected to feature Apple A12 chipset, however, it is not sure if it will be the successor to iPad Air 2019 or iPad 7th Generation 2019. Also, it is not known whether it will have slimmer bezels like the Pro lineup or continue to use the same old design.

Taiwan’s Radiant Opto-Electronics is all set to ship BLUs (Backlit Units) for both the upcoming MacBook and iPads. Whereas, LG Display, BOE Technology and Sharp will supply panels for the new iPad.

UP NEXT: Apple may only ship 15-20 million iPhone 12 series phones in 2020

 

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