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Grab Bosma Aegis smart door lock to secure your house for just $69

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Simranpal Singh
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Bosma is once again here with a new smart connected device – Aegis Smart door lock. After initial Aegis listing on Indiegogo last month, the company today decreased the price to celebrate 1500 backers just within 11 days. The smart lock has hit 860% of its initial goal with funds of over $170,000. Aegis smart lock houses highly anticipated features including Break-in Detection, Auto-lock and unlock, AES128 Encryption, Alexa and Google Integration and much more.

Bosma Aegis smart door lock

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Bosma Aegis Smart Door is quite helpful in making your house more secure and smart. It aids in auto-locking and unlocking using smart algorithms. It pops a notification on your phone if Door is slightly open, open someone tried breaking the door. The advanced door lock even supports Alexa and Google Assitant voice for voice and smarter user experience.

Aegis Smart Door lock allows the user to create a guest list, which will automatically open the door upon their arrival. For safety and security, the smart door lock houses an AES128 Encryption to provide maximum protection.

Unlock Methods

Aegis Smart door lock offers two ways to unlock – Fingerprint and Facial Recognition method. Moreover, you will get a notification when a new delivery package arrives or someone attempts to steal the package.

Better Control with Phone App

A dedicated app for Aegis smart lock offers extensive features and enhances usability. It keeps track of lock activity, easily manage users, app-less guest keys are also created. It is a window to the smart lock functionality.

Easy to Install

Aegis Smart Door lock can be installed quickly using a screwdriver. It hardly takes 5 minutes to install the smart lock.

Fully Secure

It powers Bank-Grade AES-128bit Advanced encryption to provide flawless security from any hack or manipulation. Moreover, the app provides all the lock and unlock log which facilitates the security.

Technical Specifications

  • Size: 2.59 in. x 3.46 in. x 3.46 in
  • Weight: 255g
  • Material: Aluminium ALloy + ABS
  • Battery Life: 6 MOnths
  • Assitant Support: Alexa and Google Assitant
  • Color: Black and Gray

Offer Details

For a limited time, Bosma is offering Aegis and Sentry Advanced Security Combo for $159. However, you can even grab Aegis Smart door lock only for $69. You will get a Bosma Aegis and WiFi Connector in the box.

You can get 2x Aegis Smart door lock bundle for $199 with a saving of upto $50. Aegis + Sentry is available for $159, while the 2X Aegis + Sentry bundle is available for $249. YOu can grab the Bosma Aegis from its Indiegogo listing page.

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LG Velvet begins mass production next month for US, 6 older models to receive Velvet UI update

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Sean
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The LG Velvet will begin mass production for the US market next month, according to industry sources; while six older have been confirmed to receive the Velvet UI update as well.

LG Velvet Mass Production

The South Korean tech giant is apparently aiming at shipping 300,000 units for the US market. This would make the device the flagship handset for the second half of this year. Traditionally, the year started off with a G series LG flagship followed by a V series in the second half, but this has since shifted to the launch of Velvet. The production of the new device will begin in August 2020.

LG Velvet cameras

Notably, LG will be adding a millimeter (mm) wave antenna made by Qualcomm, which wasn’t included in the South Korean variant. This also caused certain design changes, with the US version of the Velvet having a thinner frame on the sides to support better signal transfer in mmWave networking. At the moment, the US is the only country that has a commercialized mmWave spectrum, thus, the device will take advantage of it.

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Velvet UI Update

LG is also planning on updating its older generation of flagship models to the new Velvet UI. The company has been criticized in the past for neglecting older launches, but it seems that LG is mending its ways. It seems that the smartphone maker is dropping the UX naming in favor of the Velvet UI. The devices set to receive the update includes the V50 ThinQ, V50S ThinQ, V40 ThinQ, V35 ThinQ, G8 ThinQ, and G7 ThinQ.

LG V50 ThinQ featured
LG V50 ThinQ

Unfortunately, this update is only available for the company’s home country of South Korea. So we have no idea when or whether or not LG would roll out the update for the global market. We will keep you posted regarding any developments on the matter, so stay tuned for more.

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5G enabled Global Smartphone Apps Processor market Revenue Growth in Q1 2020

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Sean
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A new report from Strategy Analytics has revealed that the Global smartphone Applications Processor (AP) market has grown by 6 percent in terms of revenue in the first quarter of 2020 despite the Coronavirus pandemic.

According to the report from Strategy Analytics’ Handset Component Technologies (HCT), the global smartphone Applications Processor market now sits at 4.7 billion US Dollars. In the market, Qualcomm maintained a dominating lead with a market share of 40 percent. Huawei’s HiSilicon came in second with 20 percent, while Apple made accounted for 15 percent.

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“Qualcomm’s 5G-centric flagship smartphone AP Snapdragon 865 and its 5G SoCs Snapdragon 765/G were off to a great start and featured in multiple high volume smartphones from top smartphone manufacturers,” said Sravan Kundojjala, Associate Director at Strategy Analytics. In other words, 5G had a big role in help growing the market revenue for this quarter.

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Samsung LSI and MediaTek came in third and fourth places respectively, rounding up the top 5 market revenue holders. For Qualcomm, its 5G enabled APs accounted for over 20 percent of the company’s total smartphone AP shipments in Q1 2020. Meaning, the newer and faster bandwidth saw notable growth during this period which is reflected in the overall market as well.

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[Update: Creators Cases] OnePlus Nord renders reveal entire design and no 3.5mm headphone jack

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Update: Creators Cases

Evan Blass also shares a picture of three “OnePlus Nord Creator Cases” by Camilla Engstrom, Finsta, and Zack Nelson of JerryRigEveryThing YouTube channel.

OnePlus Nord Creators Cases

Original Story

OnePlus Nord is scheduled to launch on July 21. Ahead of it, the brand has been revealing the features of the handset via promoted interviews and its very own 4-part series documentary on IGTV. Now, it seems to have partnered with Evan Blass aka @eveleaks to reveal the design of the phone in the form of render leak.

Mr Blass posted the renders of OnePlus Nord with a transparent case on his Patreon. The gray color variant of the handset in the render is similar to the one used by the brand for promotion on Amazon India and a teaser video on Instagram.

The quad-camera setup, which the brand revealed to include a 48MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide shooter, a 5MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor are placed in a vertical manner on the top left corner on the handset’s back. This design mimics Realme smartphones and so does the front dual punch-hole AMOLED display (Realme X50 Pro).

It makes sense as Realme is a sister brand of OnePlus and both of them share resources from Oppo, which is another sister brand under BBK Electronics. 

OnePlus Nord Battery Bottom Render Leak

According to one of the renders, which shows JerryRigEveryhting text on the battery, the phone’s bottom will house speaker, USB Type-C port, the primary mic, and SIM tray. Whereas, the front render reveals there’s only a secondary mic on the top and no 3.5mm headphone jack.

As for hardware keys, the power key sits on the right side below the alert slider while the volume rockers are located on the left side. Having said that, since there’s no visible fingerprint sensor either on rear or side, we expect it to be placed under the display. 

Overall, the OnePlus Nord powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G is another mid-range smartphone, which will compete against last year’s budget flagships like Redmi K20 Pro and Realme X2 Pro in India.

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Garmin launches Solar powered Smartwatches, refreshed versions of existing lineup

By
Sean
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Garmin has just launched new refreshed versions of its existing smartwatch lineup. The new variants arrive with one major feature, which is solar technology, to its premium smartwatches.

The new Garmin refreshes are for 4 existing models. These iconic smartwatches include the Instinct, Fenix 6, Fenix 6s, and Tactix Delta. Notably, Garmin has launched solar powered smartwatches in the past, but the refresh does breathe a new life into the previously launched wearables that were quite popular. The new launch promises increased battery life and a few new features like support for surfing, mountain biking, and climbing activities.

Garmin

Under the hood, the new refreshes do not arrive with any major changes in their specs except for the inclusion of solar technology. The Fenix 6s now offers an extra day and a half of battery life, if it is supplied with ample sunlight, while the 6 Pro Solar has received up to two extra days of battery life thanks to the newly added technology.

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Garmin Instinct, on the other hand, arrives in three new solar models, Instinct Solar, Instinct Solar Surf Edition, and Instinct Soar Tactical Edition. The entire lineup offers up to 50 days of battery life in smartwatch mode if provided with ample amounts of sunlight exposure. Although, they should last for far longer if used in the Battery Saver mode.

Garmin

Lastly, Tactix Delta, the military grade smartwatch, can use solar charging to extend endurance and Power Manager mode to offer up to 21 days of indoor and 24 days with sufficient sunlight exposure. For the pricing, the new refreshes are expensive and start from $400 for the Instinct Solar and going up to $850 for Fenix 6 Series Solar Editions and $1,100 for the Tactix Delta Solar Edition.

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Huawei Enjoy 20 leaked render reveals front and rear design

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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It is speculated that Huawei will be launching the Maimang 9 smartphone in China on July 26. The other name for the smartphone is Huawei Enjoy 20. It will be positioned lower than the Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro 5G that debuted last month in China with a price tag of 1,999 Yuan (~$286). Since the Enjoy 20 will also support 5G connectivity, it is expected to debut in China as the cheapest 5G-ready Huawei phone. Ahead of the rumored July 26 launch date, a Chinese tipster has shared a render to reveal its front and rear design.

The leaked render of the Huawei Enjoy 20 shows off its full-screen display. It is said to be equipped with a 6.63-inch notch-less IPS LCD panel that supports Full HD+ resolution. The device is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint reader.

There is a round-shaped camera module on the rear side of the Enjoy 20. It comprises of an LED flash and three cameras. It is speculated that the phone has a primary lens of 48-megapixel. The bottom edge of the phone seems to feature a speaker grille, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Huawei Enjoy 20 render leak\
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The Enjoy 20 Pro is fueled by Dimensity 800 SoC by MediaTek. Rumors have it that the upcoming Enjoy 20 could be fueled by Kirin 820 5G SoC. The device is expected to offer users with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of built-in storage.

The Enjoy 20 will run on EMUI based Android 10 OS. It has a pop-up selfie camera. Huawei is expected to offer 22.5W fast charging support for Enjoy 20’s 4,300mAh battery. The model numbers FRL-AN001a, FRL-AN00, and FRL-TN00 belong to its network variants heading to Chinese markets.

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MediaTek could launch the Dimensity 600 within this month

By
Sean
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With the market demand for 5G handset soaring, the need for chips that support the newer and faster bandwidth has also increased. MediaTek is one such supplier of 5G chips with a new report suggesting its budget Dimensity 600 SoC which may launch within this quarter.

At the moment, finer details regarding the Dimensity 600 processor is still unavailable. However, industry sources close to the matter have said that it will be very competitive. This aggressiveness might be in relation to its pricing as it is expected to be placed below the Dimensity 800 series, which was already targetted towards mid range handsets.

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According to the report, the known chipmaker is expecting the new chips to see the most number of 5G related shipments in the fourth quarter of 2020, with the first smartphones with the latest chips launching sometime in the third quarter. Unfortunately, this is still unconfirmed so take it with a pinch of salt and we will be providing more updates as more information is available. So stay tuned.

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China has finally filmed its first TV series in 8K Ultra High Resolution

By
Sean
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While 8K television has been available in China for a while now, there is actually no 8K content readily available in the country. Owners of 8K TVs had to look for content upscaled to 8K since no true native 8K resolution shows were available. But now, a new show in China has apparently finished filming and is the first to have been recorded in 8K resolutions.

The new TV series is called “Love In Shanghai,” which is based on a novel by Yifei. It is directed Meng Ji and stars actors Guo Jingfei and Wang Luodan. Notably, the series theater adaptation has already received honors back in 2011 for its script, so there are quite a number of people looking forward to it. Thanks to 8K technology, the production has been shot in ultra high resolutions with vivid colors.

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Samsung QLED 8K TV Q950TS

For those unaware, 8K has a resolution of 7680 x 4320px, with a total of 33 million pixels. In other words, its pixels count is 4 times higher than 4K resolution and 16 time higher than the current mainstream resolution of 1080p. At the moment, there are only a few TVs that support such ultra high resolutions in China. A great example being Samsung with its new QLED 8K TV Q950TS, which is the new flagship TV that launched back in May 2020. So for those that have such a high end TV, you can enjoy the story based in Shanghai in ultra high quality.

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WhatsApp finally brings animated stickers, Available on Android, iOS & Desktop

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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WhatsApp is the world’s most used instant messaging app. Nonetheless, it is always late to introduce new features that are found on competitors like Telegram. That said, the Facebook-owned messaging platform is finally rolling out support for animated stickers for users on all the platforms.

Animated stickers on WhatsApp was recently spotted in Beta v2.20.194.7, however, it was soon removed in the next version v2.20.194.9. But now, they are back again for all the users instead of certain users on the beta builds. The company announced the official rollout on Twitter.

The new animated stickers feature on WhatsApp is available on all the platforms including desktop (Windows & macOS). Users need to update the app to v2.20194.16 on Android and v2.20.70 on iOS.

To use them, tap on emoji icon to access sticker pane and then select plus (+) icon to open sticker store. On that screen, animated sticker packs will be denoted by a play icon. Download the desired pack and start using them in your conversations.

Since the sticker store cannot be accessed on desktops, users need to download the animated sticker pack on their phone to use them on their computers.

Having said that, third-party support is yet to arrive as per by Gadgets360. Also, they don’t loop like on Telegram or Facebook Messenger. One needs to either scroll up or down to trigger the animation.

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MediaTek mmWave 5G chip delayed, will launch in second half of 2021

By
Sean
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While MediaTek has launched its own 5G chips, the company had yet to include support for high frequency mmWave bands. Previously, it was reported that MediaTek would launch its new chips with the newer and faster bandwidth in the second half of 2020, but it seems that it has now been delayed and will only be seen by the second half of 2021.

According to a new report, MediaTek has postponed the plan to launch 5G chips with the mmWave bands and will only start mass production of these chips in the second half of 2021. These new processors are likely to belong to the company’s current lineup of Dimensity chip, and would probably be a high end chipset. Furthermore, we can also expect improvements in performance as well, in terms of CPU and GPU, and not just networking.

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The new chips may be based on the 5nm process and feature the ARM Cortec A78/X1 architecture with Mali G78 GPU. Thus, MediaTek might offer a refresh of the Dimensity 1000+ chips or a brand new name altogether. Unfortunately, these are just speculations and the report is also through industry sources and not official as of yet. So take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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Redmi Note 9 India launch nearing as first teaser emerge

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In March, Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9 Pro in India. However, the vanilla Redmi Note 9 was missing from the scene. A recent leak had revealed that the Chinese firm is planning to launch the smartphone in the third week of this month. Today, Redmi India released a new tweet which hints that it will be launching a new smartphone soon in the country. The company could be hinting at the arrival of the Redmi Note 9.

The below tweet does not directly reveal the Redmi Note 9 name. The teaser image showcases a square-shaped camera setup with four lenses inside it. Xiaomi has already launched the Redmi Note 9 phone in Europe in April. The same device could be heading to India as early as next week.

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Redmi Note 9 specifications

The Redmi Note 9 that landed in Europe has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch. It supports Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS runs on the smartphone.

Redmi Note 9

The Helio G85 chipset by MediaTek powers the Redmi Note 9 along with 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM. It comes with 64 GB / 128 GB storage and a dedicated microSD card slot. It has a front camera of 13-megapixel. Its quad-camera setup has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The 5,020mAh battery of the Redmi Note 9 supports 18W fast charging and 9W reverse charging.

At present, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max starts at Rs. 16,999 (~$226)in India whereas the Redmi Note 9 Pro begins at Rs. 13,999 (~$187). The upcoming Redmi Note 9 could be coming with a starting price of Rs. 9,999 (~$133).

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TCL launches 10 Plus and 10 SE budget smartphones in Russia

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Last year, TCL began to launch smartphones with its own branding. Earlier this year at CES 2020, the company unveiled three new smartphones. These phones were later made available for purchase starting April. Now, in July, the brand announced two new handsets in Russia namely TCL 10 Plus and TCL 10 SE.

TCL 10 Plus Specifications

The newly launched TCL 10 Plus has identical specifications as TCL 10L. The only major difference is that instead of LTPS LCD panel, it comes with a 6.47-inch FHD+ notched curved AMOLED display with support for HDR10+ and the company’s NXTVISION visual technology.

TCL 10 Plus

It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, which can be further expanded via microSD card. The phone sports a quad-camera setup consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor.

Last but not least, the phone gets its power from a 4,500 mAh battery with support for fast charging and runs Android 10 operating system with support for contactless payments via NFC.

TCL 10 SE Specifications

Talking about TCL 10 SE, it is more of a budget smartphone than a mid-ranger. It is powered by  MediaTek Helio P22 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. If needed, users can use microSD card as well.

TCL 10 SE

On the front, it comes equipped with a 6.52-inch HD LCD panel touting the company’s NXTVISION imaging technology and a dew-drop notch. Other features include a 48MP triple camera setup and NFC for contactless payments.

This device also runs Android 10 and is backed by a 4,000 mAh battery with support for fast charging.

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Honor’s gaming notebook may debut in August

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In June, Honor announced that it will be launching a gaming notebook. A Chinese leakster with a good track record on Huawei / Honor leaks had claimed that the device may launch as early as this month. The tipster has released a fresh tweet that claims that the Honor gaming notebook will be launching in August.

Yesterday, AMD and Honor released teasers on Weibo which suggested that the upcoming Honor gaming notebook will be equipped with AMD’s latest processor. Now that the August launch for the notebook is tipped, it is likely that Honor will roll out some teasers on it before announcing it.

Honor gaming notebook coming in August

The company may launch multiple AMD powered laptops in August. The Honor MagicBook Pro 2020 variants that debuted in June came with 10th generation Intel processors. At its launch, the company revealed that it plans to launch the AMD version of the Honor MagicBook Pro 2020. Hence, the Chinese firm may launch it along with a gaming laptop in the coming month.

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Honor President George Zhao had previously said that the company has been planning for a long time to launch a gaming laptop. Finally, the arrival of the notebook seems to be drawing near. It is being said that Huawei too will be launching its gaming notebook after Honor announces its AMD powered laptops.

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The Honor MagicBook Pro 2020 comes in 10th gen Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processor editions. The notebook that is equipped with a 16-inch display, has up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and PCIe SSD of up to 512 GB storage. Its upcoming AMD edition could be powered by the new Ryzen 4000 series processors.

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Realme C11 India launch to be held on July 14

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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At the end of the previous month, Realme announced the Realme C11 mid-range phone in markets like Malaysia and Indonesia. The handset was recently found listed at India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) which suggested that it could be soon arriving in India. Today, the Chinese firm made an official announcement that the Realme C11 will be debuting in India on July 14.

As can be seen in the above tweet, Realme is highlighting features like bigger battery and large-size display of the Realme C11. The handset is set to break cover at 1 PM IST on July 14. The specifications of the phone are known since it has already debuted in other markets.

Realme C11 specifications

The Realme C11 is fitted with an IPS LCD display of 6.5 inches. The waterdrop notch display offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The 20:9 aspect ratio display promises a screen-to-body ratio of 88.7 percent.

The Realme C11 boots to Realme UI 1.0 based Android 10 OS. The MediaTek Helio G35 chipset that clocks at 2.3GHz powers the device with 2 GB of RAM. It comes with an internal storage of 32 GB. A dedicated microSD card slot is available on the smartphone for expanding its storage.

Realme C11
Realme C11

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It has an LED flash assisted dual camera setup on its rear. It comprises of a 13-megapixel main lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The handset has a front camera of 5-megapixel. There is a 5,000mAh battery packed inside the Realme C11. The device only supports 10W charging.

Realme C11 pricing

The Realme C11 debuted with a pricing of RM 429 (~$100; ~Rs. 7,600) in Malaysia. It comes in colors like Mint Green and Pepper Grey. There is no word on the price tag of C11 for India.

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Samsung MicroLED TV may not launch this year due to production delays

By
Jeet
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Earlier this year, during Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Samsung showcased its four new MicroLED TVs aimed at household usage, which comes in 75-inch, 88-inch, 93-inch, and 110-inch screen sizes. The company had also showcased two commercial sizes — 150-inch and 292-inch.

However, it seems that the MicroLED TVs from Samsung may not be available for purchase this year. As per the reports, Samsung had planned to complete the production process of necessary components in the first half of this year and then commercially launch the TVs in the second half of the year. But it is now being reported that the company has not yet started production of components.

The company seems to be facing issues with the transfer process as well as pricing. Micrometer-sized LED modules need to be transferred from their temporary substrate to the flexible circuit board.

While Samsung claims that its MicroLED uses micrometer-sized LED, it is not smaller than 100 micrometers which are required for the designation. Instead, they are between 100 micrometers and 200 micrometers in size, which is technically a MiniLED. But they also require a similar transfer process.

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Also, the yield rate for Samsung‘s MicroLED is quite low, which is impacting the pricing for the product. The current costing for the company is quite high — ranging between ten thousand dollars to up to a hundred thousand dollars, claims the report.

Even though the MicroLED TVs from Samsung are more advanced in terms of technology compared to the company’s QLED premium TVs, the pricing still remains an important factor to make the Samsung MicroLED TVs commercially viable.

MicroLED sets are similar to OLEDs in terms of self-emissive properties. However, instead of using organic light-emitting diodes, they use tiny, non-organic LEDs – three per pixel. That means that each pixel can be turned on or off individually, or can display a completely different color to the one next to it — offering almost perfect contrast and color control.

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iQOO Z1x 5G for 1,598 Yuan (~$228) brings 120Hz display, SD765G, 48MP triple cameras and 5,000mAh battery

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The iQOO Z1x 5G has gone official in China. With a starting price of 1,598 Yuan (~$228), it is one of the cheapest 5G-ready smartphones available in the country. The phone manages to impress iQOO fans with features like a Snapdragon 765G processor, 120Hz high refresh supporting display, a massive battery with 33W fast charging technology, and 48-megapixel triple rear shooters.

IQOO Z1x 5G
IQOO Z1x 5G

iQOO Z1x 5G specifications

The glass-bodied iQOO Z1x 5G has 164.20 x 76.5 x 9.06mm and it weighs 199.5 grams. The phone possesses a 6.57-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. The HDR10 compliant screen supports P3 color gamut and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The screen supports up to 120Hz refresh rate. The phone can intelligently adapt the refresh rate depending on what is running on the screen to reduce battery consumption. The top-left corner positioned punch-hole on the screen is the home for its f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel selfie camera.

The rectangle-shaped camera housing on the backside of the iQOO Z1x 5G has an f/1.79 aperture 48-megapixel main shooter, an f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel macro lens, and an f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel. The triple camera offer features such as portrait mode, night view, panorama, time-lapse, up to 1080p slow-motion video shooting, and up to 4K video recording.

The iQOO UI based Android 10 runs on the iQOO Z1x 5G smartphone which tags along with Jovi AI assistant. The Snapdragon 765G that brings support for dual-mode 5G (SA/NSA) drives the smartphone. Apart from the iQOO Z1 that debuted with Dimensity 1000+ 5G in May, all the other iQOO phones have featured Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8XX SoC. The iQOO Z1x 5G is the company’s first Snapdragon 7XX series SoC powered handset. The chipset is coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. iQOO has not included a microSD card slot in the device.

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There is a 5,000mAh battery tucked inside the iQOO Z1x 5G’s chassis. It comes with 33W fast charging support. It takes around 1 hour to completely charge the massive battery, claims the brand. For smoother experience during gaming, it offers users with PC grade liquid cooling technology. For optimized performance, while gaming, the handset ships with Multi-Turbo 3.5 acceleration engine. Other gaming related features available on the iQOO Z1x 5G are iQOO gaming mode, Game Space 3.4, High Frame Rate Game Zone, and 4D Game Shock 2.0.

The iQOO Z1x 5G has a side-facing fingerprint reader. The other features that are available on the device are face unlock, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack.

iQOO Z1x 5G price and availability

Here are the pricings of the four variants of the iQOO Z1x 5G:

  • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 1,598 Yuan (~$228)
  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,798 Yuan (~$257)
  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,998 Yuan (~$286)
  • 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,298 Yuan (~$329)

The color variants of the iQOO Z1x 5G are Sea Azure, Sharp Cool Black, and Water White. iQOO is also offering custom-made cases worth 39 Yuan (~$5.5) for the buyers of iQOO Z1x 5G in the homeland. There is no word on the availability of the smartphone outside of China.

What is your opinion on the pricing and specifications of the iQOO Z1x 5G? Share your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Huawei could announce HarmonyOS 2.0 for wearables, PCs, and cars in September

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Jeet
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After getting banned by the United States government last year, Huawei took a major step towards reducing its reliance on other companies and launched its own operating system, dubbed as HarmonyOS.

Now, as per the report from Science and Technology Innovation Express News, the Chinese giant is all set to launch a second-generation version of the operating system in September this year — HarmonyOS 2.0.

Huawei HarmonyOS 2.0 Leak

When launched, the HarmonyOS (aka HongMeng OS) was aimed at several different types of devices but we haven’t seen many devices powered by the same. But the upcoming version aims to take it a step forward and will be running on computers, smartwatches, and even cars — in line with the roadmap previously shared by the company.

A couple of months ago, it was reported that Huawei is all set to enter the PC market with products powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Kunpeng processors. It was also reported that PCs from Huawei will be running the HarmonyOS 2.0.

Recently, Huawei filed a number of trademark applications for the names like HarmonyOS, HarmonyOS Connected, HarmonyOS Linked, and more. This further indicates that the company is expanding its capability and device compatibility.

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HarmonyOS

The Chinese giant has promoted its HarmonyOS as “a single OS that covers everything, and works with all product types.” It is engineered to communicate openly regardless of the device, and by using a microkernel system, Huawei says HarmonyOS is secure. It is also intelligently adaptive and will display correctly on various screen sizes, just like adaptive mobile websites.

Although the report claims that HarmonyOS 2.0 could get announced in September this year, there is no timeline about the products powered by this operating system to be available in the market.

HarmonyOS was expected to replace the Android operating system on Huawei and Honor-branded smartphones. It’s been almost a year since Huawei launched its own operating system and we are yet to see a smartphone powered by this OS. Given the development so far, we don’t expect HarmonyOS-powered phones anytime soon.

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OnePlus Buds gets certified; could launch on July 21 alongside OnePlus Nord

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Jeet
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OnePlus has been working on its first true wireless earphones — OnePlus Buds for the past few months. An earlier report had claimed that they could get launched with the OnePlus 8 flagship series but that turned out to be just a rumor.

However, new reports indicate that the company is all set to launch its first true wireless earphones on 21st July, alongside the OnePlus Nord smartphone.

OnePlus Buds

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Now, ahead of the launch, the device has been certified by Finish SGS Fimko agency. The certification reveals the model number of the OnePlus Buds – E501A and the charging speed of the charging case – 5V/1.5A or 7.5W.

OnePlus Buds Certified

The leaked sketch of the upcoming OnePlus Buds earphones reveals that they look quite similar to the Apple AirPods. They come in a semi-circular case with an LED in front that should come on when charging.

We expect the OnePlus Buds TWS earphones to come with support for touch controls, Google Assistant, and fast-pairing with OnePlus devices. However, nothing much is known about the earphones at this point in time.

OnePlus already has launched a few audio accessories, all under its “Bullets” branding. So far, the company has wired OnePlus Bullets earphones with 3.5mm connector and a USB-C connector, an OnePlus Bullets Wireless and the latest OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z.

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Aqara Smart Clothes Dryer Lite launched on Xiaomi Youpin

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company Lumi known for its Aqara smart home product line has launched the Aqara Smart Clothes Dryer Lite. The product was launched on Xiaomi’s Youpin platform and is presently available to pre-order with a downpayment of 899 yuan (~$127).Aqara Smart Clothes Dryer Lite

The Aqara Smart Clothes Dryer Lite can automatically lower, allowing users to hang clothes elegantly. It will automatically elevate when gently lifted. The entire mechanical setup is driven by a DC motor with better performance, strong torque, strong power, high efficiency, stable operation, very stable lifting, and long service life.

The smart clothes dryer’s elevator cable uses excellent stainless steel materials which are strong and durable. It can take a maximum load of up to 30kg. Thus, it can be used to dry large bedding. It also features a powerful 18W lamp with an illuminating range of 15 square metres.

The gadget comes with two clothes drying poles and two drying quilt poles which can be adjusted freely according to the number of clothes that need to be dried and the size of the balcony. The quilt pole can also be folded and stored to save space.Aqara Smart Clothes Dryer Lite

The product is a smart one in the sense that it can be paired with a smartphone via Xiaomi’s MIJIA app. The Aqara Smart Clothes Dryer Lite also has a “follow-up mode” which can be set in the Mijia app to adjust the height of the rack closer to the lighting at different times of the day.

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Vivo X50 Pro+ with a 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor to go on sale in China July 11

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Jed John Ikoba
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At the start of June 2020, Vivo went official with the X50, X50 Pro and X50 Pro+ in China. Since then, the X50 and X50 Pro have gone on sale but the X50 Pro+ has only been available to pre-order. However, the flagship model is now set to go on its first sale.

Vivo held a pre-release event for the X50 Pro+ yesterday and did reveal that the flagship model will go on sale in China on July 11. The sales would happen simultaneously online and offline. Pricing for the model will start at 4,998 yuan (~$701).

The Vivo X50 Pro+ has as its biggest highlight a Quad-camera setup led by a 50MP Samsung Isocell GN1 sensor with a 1 / 1.3 ” pixel size. The main camera is expected to perform well in complex scenes with low light and light and dark conditions. Others include a 32MP portrait lens, 13MP periscope telephoto lens and a 13MP wide-angle macro lens.Vivo X50 Pro+

The X50 Pro+ has a 6.56-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2376 x 1080p. The screen has support for 120Hz refresh rate and equally has an under-screen fingerprint sensor. At the rear, the device uses an 0.5mm plain leather material which feels better and lighter in weight. Vivo’s logo is embossed on the leather.Vivo X50 Pro+

The model is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865 flagship SoC paired with 8GB/12GB of RAM. There are 128GB and 256GB storage options. In terms of the sound output, the Vivo X50 Pro+ packs the HiFi CS43131 chip with high-performance independent DAC decoding, sampling rate up to 384kHz, 32-bit accuracy, dynamic range up to 130dB, total harmonic distortion + noise as low as -115dB.

The X50 Pro+ comes with a 4998 yuan (~$701) price tag for the 8GB+128GB variant. The 8GB+256GB variant is priced at 5498 yuan (~$771) and finally, the 12GB + 256GB variant will go up 5998 yuan (~$841).

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