Foldable OLED producers make screens thinner by replacing polarizer with color filters

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Jul 14, 2020

Color filters are apparently replacing polarizers in foldable variants of OLED panels (organic light emitting diode) in the near future. This change would bring various improvements for the display technology along with multiple benefits.

According to a new report from UBI Research, known firms that manufacture such foldable OLED displays are working on bringing color filters that will allow panels to become thinner and brighter. For those unaware, Polarizers can be found in OLED panels and are used to deflect reflections from external lights.

The versions of OLED that is currently available in the market generally stack and encapsulation layer, polarizer, optically clear adhesive, a cover window on top of the light emitting layer. Furthermore, the cover window is made from a polyimide film or ultra thin glass (depending on the manufacturer).

While vendors were already using polarizers with a thickness within the 10 micrometer range over the 100 micrometer ones used in previous generations, this is still considered thick and lowers the overall brightness of the OLED panel. Notably, Chinese display maker BOE had showcased a foldable OLED panel back in 2017, which utilized a lower temperature color filter instead of a polarizer. The company said that the was “100 times thinner and 23% more bright than OLED panels that used polarizers.”

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OPPO A72 5G specifications, renders and pricing leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 14, 2020

An OPPO with PDYM20 / PDYT20 model number was recently by the TENAA telecom authority of China. The handset has a design like the OPPO A92s 5G that went official in China in April. Hence, it was speculated that it could be its lower version dubbed as OPPO A92 5G. Today, the PDYM20 phone emerged in China Telecom’s product library. The listing reveals that the phone will be released in China by the end of this month as OPPO A72 5G.

OPPO A72 5G pricing and variants (Rumored)

The China Telecom listing states that the OPPO A72 5G will be arriving in China variants. The 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the smartphone are mentioned with respective price tags of 1,699 Yuan (~$243), 1,799 Yuan (~$257), and 1,999 Yuan (~$286).

Simple Black, Oxygen Purple, and Neon purple are the three color variants of the OPPO A72 5G. The handset is expected to release in the home market by July 31. The pricing for unreleased phone listings on China Telecom has often found to be incorrect. Hence, it is recommended to take the pricing details with a grain of salt.

Editor’s Pick: OPPO Reno4 NCC listing reveals images and refreshed design

OPPO A72 5G specifications

The OPPO A72 5G has 162.2 x 75 x 7.9mm dimensions and it weighs 175 grams. The device is equipped with a punch-hole display of 6.5 inches. The IPS LCD screen offers a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution. The handset is powered by an upcoming entry-level 5G-ready MediaTek chipset that is mentioned as MT6853V.

The Android 10 OS along with the latest version ColorOS will run on the OPPO A72 5G. It will draw power from a 4,040mAh battery that can be filled with an 18W rapid charger. It has an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit housed inside a square-shaped camera system. The OPPO A72 5G also features a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

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SoftBank may sell Arm Holdings as Apple readies Arm based Macs

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Sean

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Jul 14, 2020

SoftBank is apparently considering options regarding the known chip designer Arm Holding, which it owns. The company might be offering Arm in either a full or partial sale and maybe even a public offering.

According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, SoftBank is in talks with Goldman Sachs Group, who is acting as an advisor. Furthermore, these options that SoftBank has considered is still in the early stages. At the moment, however, it is unknown as to whether or not financial or industry players would have an interest in Arm. Thus, it is quite likely that SoftBank would not make any of the aforementioned moves.

Notably, Apple, the Cupertino based tech giant, has licensed technology from Arm Holdings for its A series of chips used in its mobile devices since 2006. The known smartphone maker has also recently announced that it would start making its own chips for its Macs that will be equipped with Apple Silicon which utilizes Arm architecture. Although possible, it is still unlikely that Apple would be interested in a partial or even a full purchase of Arm Holdings.

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Realme C11 with Helio G35 launches in India for ₹7,499 ($100)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 14, 2020

Realme C11 launches in India for ₹7,499 ($100) for a single 2GB + 32GB memory variant. It comes in two color variants namely Rich Green and Rich Grey. The handset will be available to purchase from Realme online store and Flipkart. It will go on sale for the first time at 12 PM on July 22.

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Realme C11 initially debuted in Malaysia last month. The handset adopts a new design that includes a square camera module like Google Pixel 4 series. The highlight of this phone is the new MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, which actually is a rebranded Helio P35 with MediaTek HyperEngine technology.

On the front, the new Realme budget smartphone sports a 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) LCD panel with a dew-drop notch and 88.7% screen-to-body ratio.

For photography, the phone comes with a dual-camera setup at the rear that includes a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor accompanied by an LED flash. The front selfie camera, on the other hand, is of 5 megapixels.

Other features of Realme C11 include 4G, VoLTE, single-band (2.4GHz) WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroUSB port, dedicated microSD card slot, Realme UI based on Android 10, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for reverse charging.

Apple shipped over 10 million units of iPhone SE 2020 in the second quarter

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Jeet

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Jul 14, 2020

A couple of months ago, in April this year, Apple finally announced the much-awaited iPhone SE 2020 smartphone for $399. It comes with flagship-grade internals but a design similar to the Apple iPhone 8 and is targeted towards first-time iPhone buyers.

Now, a report from China’s Taiwan Economic Daily reported that the iPhone SE 2020 has shipped around 12 million to 14 million in the second quarter of this year. This is quite an impressive number, given that the phone was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The iPhone SE 2020 is the lowest priced smartphone from Apple so far and it seems that the company will continue making lower-priced iPhones. As per the report, the company is now planning another affordable iPhone model, priced under $300. That smartphone is said to get launched next year.

The report claims that Apple is working on an affordable smartphone priced between $200-300 but it’s not yet confirmed if it will be a part of the iPhone SE series. But, the report says that the phone will still be powered by the Apple A13 chipset.

The current-generation iPhone SE features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 playback. There’s also Haptic Touch for Quick Actions. Under the hood, it is powered by the Apple A13 chipset and comes in 64/128/256 GB storage options.

In the camera department, there’s a 12MP f/1.8 camera which Apple says is the best single-camera system ever in an iPhone. It can also take portrait photos with the 7MP selfie camera and the phone can also record 4K videos at 60fps.

Apple has not officially revealed the battery capacity of the smartphone but has confirmed that the iPhone SE 2020 comes with support for 18W fast charging technology as well as wireless charging support.

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Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone will feature dual liquid cooling system with 14 temperature sensors

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 14, 2020

Lenovo will be officially launching the Legion Gaming Phone on July 22. Ahead of it, the company has begun to tease the features of the handset on Legion Weibo account. Earlier today, it revealed the phone to arrive with a dual liquid cooling system.

Gaming on smartphones doesn’t generate much heat compared to PC. Anyway, it is always good to have better thermal management. Gaming-oriented and flagship phones since the last few years have been featuring some sort of liquid cooling system. Nubia, in particular, has also been including cooling fan.

As for Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone, it will come with not one but dual liquid cooling system. The handset will also feature 14 temperature sensors inside its chassis to monitor real-time heat generation. For comparison, the budget flagship, Redmi K30 Pro aka POCO F2 Pro comes with 9 temperature sensors.

In fact, Lenovo compared the cooling system present in Legion Gaming Phone when the Redmi K30 Pro launched in March. It is not a fair comparison in any means since the latter is not a gaming phone, however, that’s how the industry works.

Having said that, according to previous teasers, Lenovo’s first gaming smartphone will arrive with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus, 144Hz display, and dual x-axis linear motor.

Apple paid $950 million to Samsung for missing OLED panel orders: Report

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Sean

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Jul 14, 2020

Apple has paid an estimated 950 million US Dollars to Samsung for not reaching the OLED panel purchases that both companies had agreed on, according to analysts at the Display Supply Chain Consultants.

Last week, the South Korean tech giant had revealed its revenue and operating profit for the second quarter of 2020. This report included a one time gain in its display business. The influx is believed to have arrived from Apple, who had not purchased the expected number of OLED panels from Samsung during the second quarter of this year.

The disparity in display orders arrived due to many retail stores of the Cupertino based company having close due to the ongoing pandemic, in the second calendar quarter of this year. The viral outbreak along with economic uncertainty is said to be the major factor that affected sales. This issue is still being faced with many retail stores still being closed as spikes in infections have occurred recently in the US.

The report also suggests that Apple has failed to meet iPhone sales goals that it might have set for 2020. Hence, it had to compensate Samsung for a large number of missing orders. Notably, Apple had reported revenue of 58.3 billion US Dollars over just 58 billion from a year ago. Although, the company declined to offer any projections for the third quarter due to instability and uncertainty during this time of crisis.

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Apple iPhone 12 series to launch in September but could go on sale from October

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Jeet

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Jul 14, 2020

Apple has been launching its latest iPhone models in the month of September for the past many years. While everyone was expecting the same this year, some reports indicate that the iPhone 12 series launch could be delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now, the latest report coming from Analysts Wedbush suggests that the launch of the upcoming 5G iPhone 12 series will indeed take place in September this year. But it now says that all the models will be up for sale in October.

There is also a possibility that Apple may repeat its last year’s strategy. It could hold the launch event in September and started selling one model the same month, and delay the sale of other models by a month or so.

Apple seems to be making some major changes in its iPhone lineup with this year’s offerings. It is being reported that this time, the company will not be including the Earpods as well as the power adapter in the box.

Recently, it was revealed that all the iPhone 12 models launching this year will come with an OLED display panel, completely ditching the LCD panels. There could be four variants this time, including iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Max, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

As per the reports, the standard iPhone 12 will have a 5.4-inch display while the Max and Pro models will have a 6.1-inch screen. The top-end model in the form of the iPhone 12 Pro Max will reportedly have a 6.7-inch display.

Despite not including the power adapter and Earpods in the box, the pricing is expected to go up, mainly because of 5G. Reports indicate that the pricing for the base model in the iPhone 12 series is expected to be $50 more, starting at $749.

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Xiaomi vertical wireless charging socket launched for 109 yuan ($16)

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Jeet

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Jul 14, 2020

Continuing its spree of launching new gadgets through crowdfunding, Xiaomi has today announced yet another device — Xiaomi Vertical Wireless Charging Socket. It will be available for crowdfunding from 15th July.

During the crowdfunding campaign, the device is priced at 109 yuan, which is roughly $16 but the retail price will be 129 yuan, which converts to $18. It seems that the device comes in only one color option — White.

The Xiaomi Vertical Wireless Charging Socket uses dual-coil wireless charging so that the devices can be charged however they are placed — vertically or horizontally. The maximum wireless charging speed is 10W.

It is designed in such a way that the socket can also be used as a mobile stand with a 20-degree viewing angle. Being a charging socket, it comes equipped with three USB ports and a single port output is 18W.

The device also comes with a new standard combination jack and the two sets of standard combination hacks can fulfill the power needs of two desktop plugs, says the company. There is also a green-colored indicator to show the charging status.

Xiaomi’s Wi-Fi 6 routers get Mesh Networking support; Redmi AX5 gets firmware update

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Jeet

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Jul 14, 2020

Xiaomi and its sub-brand together have launched three Wi-Fi 6 routers so far — AX3600, AX1800, and Redmi AX5. Today, the company has announced that all the Wi-Fi 6 routers will get upgraded to support mesh networking.

Along with that, the Redmi AX5 router has also started receiving a new firmware update which can be installed through the Xiaomi Wi-Fi application. It remains to be seen what changes does the latest firmware version brings.

With mesh networking support, there can be multiple routers in the household to create a hybrid network that covers the entire house. It can be configured through automatic synchronization and a new router can be added in just one step, without the need to reset the network.

As for the routers, the Xiaomi AIoT Router AX3600 is available for purchase in China for a price of 599 yuan, which roughly converts to $86. The recently launched Mi Router AX1800 is a bit cheaper, costing 299 yuan, which is about $46.

On the other hand, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi also debuted its first Wi-Fi 6 compatible router last month, dubbed as Redmi AX5. It is priced at 229 yuan, which is around $32, making it the cheapest Wi-Fi 6 router from the company so far.

Apple ‘batterygate’ victims in the United States can now claim $25 settlement

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Jeet

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Jul 14, 2020

A couple of years ago, Apple was sued for secretly throttling the performance of iPhones as it gets older. Earlier this year, the company agreed to settle the class-action lawsuit. Now, the eligible iPhone owners are getting notified about their legal rights and options.

To those who submit a claim, Apple is offering cash payouts of up to $25 to eligible customers who submit a claim. However, the total payout will be between $310 million and $500 million. So, the exact amount that each iPhone owner gets will vary based on the number of claims submitted.

The U.S. residents who own or had previously owned an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and/or iPhone SE that ran iOS 10.2.1 or later, and/or an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus that ran iOS 11.2 or later, before December 21, 2017, are eligible.

On top of that, the class members must have experienced “diminished performance” on their devices. All claims must be submitted online or received by letter mail by October 6, 2020, or else payment is forfeited.

For those who are unaware, the “batterygate” was one of the major fiasco for Apple. After some customers discovered that replacing the battery on older iPhones improved the performance, Apple admitted that it was throttling performance in iPhones as the battery life downgrades, which was not previously disclosed by the company.

Apple says that it settled the case to avoid burdensome and costly litigation and has denied all the allegations. So, the settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing by Apple, according to the U.S. District Court for Northern California.

Apart from this settlement, Apple has also been fined $27 million by the French regulators and a $5 million by an Italian watchdog group.

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OPPO Reno4 NCC listing reveals images and refreshed design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 14, 2020

OPPO announced the Reno4 5G and Reno4 Pro 5G smartphones in China in June. Recent reports have revealed that the Chinese brand is now working on the Reno4 series to markets outside of China. The Reno4 Pro was recently spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking platform. India is one of the markets to receive the Reno4 Pro and its speculated to go official with the OPPO Watch between July 20 and July 24. Taiwan seems to be another market to receive the Reno4 series as the alleged Reno4 handset with CPH2089 model number has appeared in the database of the country’s National Communications Commission (NCC). The NCC listing has images of the real device.

The images of the Reno4 at NCC reveal that it sports a new design on its rear panel which is not available on its Chinese variant. Several rings of letters O and P intertwined with each other can be seen across the black colored rear of the device. The rectangle camera module three cameras, a laser autofocus module, and an LED flash can be seen at the top-left corner of the back panel.

The frontside of the device has a punch-hole placed at the top-left corner. The volume up and down buttons are on the left spine of the device, whereas its right seems to be flanked with a power button.

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The bottom edge of the device has an external speaker, a USB-C port, a microphone, and a SIM card slot. The handset does not feature a 3.5mm audio. Only a microphone can be found on the top-edge of the device.

It is believed that the OPPO CPH2109 phone that recently appeared on Geekbench is the Reno4 Pro. It is said to be equipped with quad cameras on its back. The Geekbench listing suggests that it is powered by Snapdragon 720G and 8 GB of RAM. The CPH2089 model number possibly belongs to the Reno4 handset. At present, there is no information available on the specs of the Reno4.

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Realme’s 125W fast charging technology to debut on July 16

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 14, 2020

This week began with OPPO confirming that it will be launching its 125W Super Flash Charge technology on July 15. iQOO held a press conference to announce its 120 Super FlashCharge tech yesterday. Today, Realme took to Weibo that it will be announcing its fastest charging solution on July 16.

The Chinese text on the poster released by Realme on Weibo that it will be unleashing its super-flash charge technology on Thursday. In the previous week, notable tipster Ishan Agarwal had claimed that Realme will be announcing its 100W+ Ultra Dart technology this month.

Editor’s Pick: Realme CEO hints at 121W charging smartphone, India launch soon

The tipster had shared a screenshot that Realme’s charging solution could reach 120W charging speeds. It also revealed that it could charge one-third of a 4,000mAh battery in just 3 minutes. The Vice President of Realme China, Xu Qi also released the same poster on Weibo. His Weibo post has ‘1111101’ binary number. The number calculates to 125 when it is converted to decimal. Hence, it appears that Qi could be hinting that the company will be announcing 125W rapid charging technology this Thursday.

Recently, a Xiaomi charger with 100W charging speeds was at the 3C database. The listing that Xiaomi’s forthcoming flagship phone may arrive with support for 100W charging. Soon after iQOO officially announced its 120W Super FlashCharge technology, rumors starting swirling that iQOO’s flagship phone launching in August will be coming with 120W fast charging support.

Chinese smartphone brands are launching more and more 5G phones in the home market. Moreover, flagship phones with 5G support are also coming with high refresh rate displays. Such features can cause a smartphone with a decent battery to lose power easily. Hence, phone manufacturers in China are gearing up to introduce faster rapid charging solutions that can dramatically reduce the charging times.

Tecno Spark 5 Pro with a 6.6″ punch-hole display & 5000mAh battery launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 14, 2020

Transsion Holdings, owner of the Tecno brand has launched its latest smartphone in India dubbed Tecno Spark 5 Pro. The model belongs to the same family as the Tecno Spark 5 and Spark 5 Air and is coming just a few months after both models were launched.

As far as the specs go, the Spark 5 Pro sports a 6.6-inch punch-hole display with HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. The display also has a 20:9 aspect ratio and 90.2% screen to body ratio. The sleek mobile phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio A25 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. There is equally 64GB internal storage onboard that is expandable up to 256GB with microSD

For optics, the Tecno Spark 5 Pro packs a Quad camera setup consisting of a 16-megapixel main camera along with a 2-megapixel macro and 2-megapixel depth sensor and an AI lens. At the front, there is an 8-megapixel camera for selfies. The rear panel also plays host to a fingerprint sensor and has a textured design.

Keeping the lights on is a massive 5000mAh battery which is the same battery size as the Spark 5. The phone equally features dual SIM slots and a dedicated microSD card slot which is good as you won’t have to sacrifice a SIM slot in order to expand the storage. The Android 10-based HiOS 6.1 provides the interface. Other features include a 3.5mm audio jack, DTS-HD Surround Sound, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS. It charges via a disappointing micro USB port.

The TECNO Spark 5 Pro comes in Ice Jadeite, Spark Orange and Seabed Blue colours, is priced at Rs. 10,499 (~$140) and will be available from Amazon.in online as well as over 35,000 retail stores across India.

POCO M2 Pro first sale in India today at 12PM

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 14, 2020

Last week, POCO announced the POCO M2 Pro smartphone in India. The smartphone that bears resemblance with the Redmi Note 9 Pro in terms of appearance and specifications comes with an enticing starting price of Rs. 13,999 (~$185). As scheduled, the POCO M2 Pro’s first sale will be carried out today in India at 12 PM (local time).

POCO M2 Pro price in India

The POCO M2 Pro comes in three variants in India such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$185), Rs. 14,999 (~$199), and Rs. 16,999 (~$226).

The smartphone can be bought through Flipkart starting at 12 PM today. It can be bought in colors like Out of the Blue, Green and Greener, and Two Shades of Black. Axis Bank Buzz credit card users can avail 5 percent off on the device. Owners of Flipkart Axis Bank credit card can take advantage of 5 percent unlimited cashback. Customers can also benefit from up to 12 months of no-cost EMI plans.

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POCO M2 Pro specifications

The POCO M2 Pro sports a dual-tone design on its back and it houses a 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel with a top-center positioned punch-hole. The 20:9 screen offers Full HD+ resolution. The MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS along with POCO launch comes preinstalled on the device.

The Snapdragon 720G is present under the hood along with LPDDR4x RAM. It UFS 2.1 storage and a microSD card slot. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel and its rear is equipped with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera system.

The POCO M2 Pro houses a 5,020mAh battery. The company is offering a 33W fast charger in the retail package of the handset. Other features of the device include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, IR blaster, z-axis linear vibration motor, and 3.5mm audio jack.

Would you be buying the POCO M2 Pro? Share your thoughts by posting your comments below.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 press renders leaked; Showcases design with keyboard cover and S Pen

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 14, 2020

Rumors have it that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series will be announced on July 22. The company may not hold a launch event for it, but it may go official through a press release. The Galaxy Tab S7 is the standard model, whereas its advanced sibling is known as Galaxy Tab S7+. Reputed tipster Evan Blass has shared an official render of the Galaxy Tab S7. The new render not only showcases the appearance of the tablet, but also it gives a look at the S Pen and keyboard cover designed for it.

The Galaxy Tab S7 can be seen sporting slim bezels around its display. The S Pen may come bundled with the device, but the keyboard cover is likely to be sold as an optional accessory. The latter comes with magnetic pins so that it can be attached to the Tab S7.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 specifications

Rumors surrounding the Galaxy Tab S7 have revealed that it has an 11.4-inch S-AMOLED screen. It is expected to support quad HD+ resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate. The device will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 865+ mobile platform.

The One UI 2.5 based Android 10 is expected to come preloaded on the tablet. It is likely to house a 7,760mAh battery that will come with fast charging capabilities. It is likely to come with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. At present, there is no word on its pricing.

The bigger Galaxy Tab S7+ will have a 12.4-inch S-AMOLED display and it will also be powered by Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC. It could be housing a 10,090mAh battery. It is said to be equipped with a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual-camera system.

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Moto G9 Plus may be coming soon as price leaks online

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 13, 2020

Motorola seems to be on a roll. The manufacturer has announced three new phones this month and we are just in the second week. It announced the Motorola One Fusion on July 2 and followed it with the Moto G 5G Plus and the Motorola One Vision Plus last week. There is a chance we may be getting another Moto G phone later this month as the Moto G9 Plus has been spotted on an online store.

A screenshot of the price of the Moto G9 Plus was shared on Twitter by Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) today and it shows the device will be priced at €227.15. For that price, you get 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The listing also reveals the device has dual-SIM support.

Seems like Motorola moto g9 plus launch might not be so far.#motog9plus #motog9series pic.twitter.com/lFRTBCk6Zl

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) July 13, 2020

Unfortunately, the screenshot doesn’t list the full specs neither does it include an image of the phone.

While we have not heard anything prior to this regarding the Moto G9 series, it is actually not too early for a successor for the Moto G8 Plus which launched in October 2019. Its siblings such as the Moto G9 are expected to launch much later. Nevertheless, we advise you to take the info with a grain of salt until more concrete evidence surfaces.

(Source)

Grab Blackview BV6300 Pro camera-centric rugged smartphone at a limited-time discount sale of upto 26%

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Simranpal Singh

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Jul 13, 2020

Blackview is the popular Chinese rugged smartphone maker offering high-end devices at an affordable price. The company has recently launched the Blackview BV6300 Pro smartphone with some exemplary camera-centric features. There are many other splendid functions that are part of the Blackview BV6300 Pro.

Blackview BV6300 Pro carries a quad-rear camera consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor, 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 2-megapixel sensor and a 0.3-megapixel lens. The camera module is capable enough to capture detailed photos using the improvised software processing and larger pixel size. Moreover, you can easily take a 120° ultra-widefield view, macro shots, and night mode from the phone alone.

Blackview BV6300 Pro supports slow-mo video, timelapse and many other camera modes. The HDR support at such an affordable price makes it another prominent feature. It grabs highly detailed photos and even provides hassle-free post-processing tool.

The smartphone is highly capable to capture the landscapes, sceneries in wider perspective using its ultra-wide sensor. It enables to capture more from the same distance.

It supports IP68 and IP69K rating and houses MIL-STD-810G certification to endure bump, shocks and drops without worry. Blackview BV6300 Pro features a 5.7-inch in-cell display for immersive and vibrant view.

Blackview BV6300 Pro is powered by MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core processor coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU handles the graphics processing with 90 Hz clocking speed.

You can grab the Blackview BV6300 Pro for $199 at a limited-time sale from July 13 and July 15.

Ulefone Armor 9 Kickstarter crowdfunding ending within the next few days

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Simranpal Singh

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Jul 13, 2020

The popular rugged smartphone maker – Ulefone recently launched Armor 9 smartphone featuring some powerful configuration. It was listed on Kickstarter crowdfunding a few days ago for the compelling price of $429. The listing will be live for the next two days as the device has received enormous support within the past few days, and it has even completed the assigned goal. If you wish to grab the Ulefone Armor 9 at a reduced price then hurry up as it will retail at a much higher price than the present Kickstarter deal.

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Ulefone Armor 9 rugged smartphone houses splendid hardware configuration featuring a powerful MediaTek Helio P90 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. There’s a 6.3-inch LCD notch display featuring Full HD+ resolution with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is efficient enough to provide a comfortable visual experience while watching videos and playing games. The smartphone houses IP68/IP69K certification and is MIL-STD-810G compliant to prove its mettle against drop, dust and water.

In the camera department, you will get a dual-rear camera setup featuring a primary 64-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, there’s a single 8-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calling.

A massive 6600 mAh battery with 18W fast charging is present on the board. It is more than enough to keep your smartphone working without charging. Ulefone Armor 9 runs on stock Android 10 OS along with all the new features including improved dark mode, better privacy controls, and enhanced navigation gestures.

Interested users can grab the Ulefone Armor 9 for the lowest price of $429 from Kickstarter crowdfunding till July 14. Otherwise, you have to shell out $130 more if you wish to own it once the Ulefone Armor 9 starts retailing.

Related: Best 7 reasons to grab Ulefone Armor 9 smartphone

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 unboxing photos surface ahead of launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 13, 2020

The Mi Band 5 already launched in China. The device is expected to get a global launch as the Mi Smart Band 5 on Wednesday, July 15. Ahead of the event, unboxing photos have surfaced on the web.

The source of the photos is the Portuguese blog Techbit that has already gotten their hands on a review unit. The Mi Smart Band 5 will come in a black retail box with the image of the box and the number 5 on the front.

The back of the retail box is white and has the features and spec sheet of the fitness tracker. Inside the box are the smartband, a magnetic charger, and an instruction booklet.

The Mi Smart Band 5 is said to only support English and Chinese out of the box but a future OTA update will bring more languages. The new smart band comes with new features such as customizable backgrounds, stress level monitor, breathing exercise, customizable shortcuts, PAI Score, support for more sports modes, and support for menstrual cycle tracking. Unfortunately, it still doesn’t have NFC.

There is no info on the price tag of the Mi Smart Band 5 but it should be affordable.

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Editor’s Pick: Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone will feature dual liquid cooling system with 14 temperature sensors

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Editor’s Pick: Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone will feature dual liquid cooling system with 14 temperature sensors

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EDITOR’S PICK: Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone will feature dual liquid cooling system with 14 temperature sensors

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EDITOR’S PICK: Realme’s 125W fast charging technology to debut on July 16th

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