Lenovo has begun to tease the features of its first gaming smartphone dubbed as “Legion Gaming Phone”. Last month, the company announced to launch this handset in July. As now, we have entered the new month, the brand dropped the first teaser earlier today and a prank unboxing video last evening.
The first teaser for Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone reveals it to come with dual X-axis linear motor for vibration. The brand claims it to offer immersive feedback during gameplay.
Chen Jin, the General Manager of Lenovo Mobile China also confirmed the same in a live broadcast. He also said that there will be a limited number of fan customized version of the handset and details regarding it will be announced alongside the standard version of the phone.
That said, though Lenovo has revealed to launch the Legion Gaming Phone in July, it is yet to announce the exact date for the launch. Before that, the brand’s executive already unboxed the handset’s box in a video.
Yes, you heard it right. He merely unboxed the official box as inside it was the already available Lenovo Z6 Pro, the company’s flagship smartphone from last year.
Anyway, we expect them to release more teasers in the coming days leading up to the day of the launch.
Huawei’s ever-expanding App store, the AppGallery has a new addition today – Bolt. The emerging ride-hailing app in Europe is often considered as a cheaper alternative to Uber especially in cities like London. And with this addition, Huawei users finally have a popular ride-hailing service on its own app store.
Bolt on AppGallery
Bolt’s presence on the Huawei AppGallery is a win-win for both the companies. Despite the US ban, Huawei is still the third-largest smartphone maker in Europe with a solid 18% market share. However, until today, AppGallery lacked a popular ride-hailing app like Uber. Technically, you could get the missing apps via third-party app stores like APKPure and Amazon App Store for Android. But now, Bolt fills this void without the need to download any other app store.
Bolt has been gaining a lot of attention in the past few months. In fact, in June 2020, it was voted as the Hottest Unicorn in Europe! The startup recently raised €100 million from Naya Capital Management which it will use to expand its ride-hailing, e-scooter, and even food delivery businesses.
Huawei has managed to add a number of important apps to its AppGallery this year. You’ll find popular apps in multiple categories like Deezer, TIDAL, MX Player, RT, UKTVPlay, Eurosport, Premier League in media and entertainment and Viber, Telegram, TikTok, Tinder, Zoom, Badoo in social. And as of March 2020, Huawei has already integrated over 60,000 apps with HMS Core.
With no signs of respite from the ban, it makes sense for Huawei to invest heavily in its own products like the AppGallery. In this regard, the company recently launched the HUAWEI HMS App Innovation Contest – with an award pool of USD$1 Million Prize.
OnePlus gave us a glimpse of the new OnePlus Nord in its teaser video on Instagram and YouTube.
A closer look at the phone revealed in the video:
OnePlus Nord back
OnePlus Nord front
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OnePlus will soon take the wraps off the much-anticipated Nord smartphone, no doubt. The tech media has been agog with news and leaks about the model which is expected to be an affordable model. From the official confirmation of the name to details about its hardware, this week has been a delightful one for OnePlus’ fans. To wrap up the week, Amazon India has launched a pre-launch page for the OnePlus Nord and it features what we have all been waiting for – image of the rear design.
TheOnePlus Nord real image had earlier appeared online but it only showcased the front design revealing features such as a full-screen dual punch-hole design. This is the first time we’re seeing what the rear design looks like. Even though the image isn’t sharp, we can see that the device packs a triple-camera setup housed inside a vertically aligned module. The camera module is located at the upper left corner of the rear panel. The rear panel also has a dual-curved edge design.
OnePlus Nord is expected to feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with dual punch-hole and 90Hz refresh rate. It will come with a 4,300 mAh battery with support for 30W Warp Charge. There have been several confirmations, including the poster above, that the Nord will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G processor. The model will have up to 12GB of RAM.
A prototype of the OnePlus Nord
In terms of the camera configuration, the front camera setup is a 32MP + 8MP dual selfie camera. At the rear, the setup is a 64MP + 16MP + 2MP triple cameras. It will run on the popular OxygenOS 10 based on Android 10.
In a related development, OnePlus has confirmed via the Nord official Instagram page that the premium device will be up for pre-orders in India pretty soon. A specific date wasn’t indicated but we expect that to happen next week.
Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi is reported to be working on a 5G smartphone powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000+. The specs of this handset have been tipped multiple times over the past few days. Today, a new device named “Redmi K30 Ultra” was spotted in the latest MIUI 12 beta build. This phone could be the aforementioned Dimensity 1000 Plus handset.
Almost all the 5G phones launched by Xiaomi and Redmi so far are powered by Qualcomm chipsets except for Redmi 10X/10X Pro. The next MediaTek 5G phone from Redmi is said to be powered by Dimensity 1000+ (Plus).
The MediaTek Dimensity1000 series SoC consists of three variants – Dimensity 1000, Dimensity 1000L, and Dimensity 1000+. Interestingly, there’s not a single phone in the market with the first version, whereas there’s one handset each with the other two variants (Oppo Reno 3 5G & iQOO Z1 5G).
The newly spotted “Redmi K30 Ultra” codenamed “cezanne” by XDA member kacskrz could be the third overall as well as first Redmi smartphone with Dimensity 1000 series chipset if this device is indeed the rumored model by Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station.
The MIUI 12 code also reveals this handset to feature a quad-camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor and a pop-up selfie camera. These features go in line with the specs tipped by the leakster.
According to him, the upcoming Redmi Dimensity 1000+ smartphone will sport 120Hz AMOLED display, in-screen fingerprint sensor, 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor, pop-up camera, 4,500 mAh battery, and 33W fast charging (spotted on 3C).
Previously, he said it to feature 144Hz/120HZ LCD panel but that was ruled out recently. Lastly, as per him, it will be launching in July.
The new OnePlus TV U Series launched yesterday comes with a brand new TV remote that can be termed as an improved version of the one that launched with the Q series last year. The Y-series also comes with a new remote too.
OnePlus Remote (RC-001A) and OnePlus Netflix Remote (RC-002A)
When OnePlus announced the Q series TVs last year, it came with a remote with design inspiration from the Apple TV’s Siri Remote. While the OnePlus TV remote (RC-001A) is pretty cool in its appearance, there were complaints about its design, such as it being uncomfortably thin. Also, not everyone liked the side-mounted volume control buttons.
A few months after the launch of the OnePlus TV Q series, a new remote was announced called the Netflix Remote (RC-002A) which has a dedicated Netflix button. The design is also entirely different and unlike the original, it doesn’t have a rechargeable battery.
OnePlus TV U Series Remote (RC-003A)
OnePlus is known for listening to feedback and the launch of these two new remotes reaffirms it.
OnePlus TV U Series Remote (RC-003A)
The new OnePlus TV Remote (RC-003A) for the U-series announced today has a silver finish and appears to be made of metal but it is actually plastic. It is significantly thicker but just the right thickness like most TV remotes.
Coming to the buttons, the squircle D-Pad has been kept at the top and seems to have a glossy finish. The remote also keeps the OnePlus button (for launching OxygenPlay and powering off/on the TV), the back button, the home button, and the Google Assistant button. Alongside the aforementioned buttons, it comes with new ones too.
There are dedicated buttons for Netflix and Amazon’s Prime Video, a mute button, and buttons for volume control. There is also an apps button on the remote. There is no dedicated button for YouTube nor is there an input source button as seen on the Netflix Remote. The new remote is powered by AAA batteries and they should come bundled with the TV.
OnePlus TV Y Series Remote (RC-002B)
OnePlus TV Y series Remote (RC-002B)
The Y-series also gets a new remote while it is different from that of the U-series, it is more like the Netflix remote that launched last December.
The new remote keeps the design of the Netflix Remote. The differences are in the buttons. First, there is a power button now at the top left corner. It replaces the OnePlus button whose function is for calling up OxygenPlay and turning the TV on or off.
OnePlus has also swapped the Input Source button on the Netflix Remote for a Menu button on the new remote. The last change is the addition of a OnePlus logo to the bottom of the remote.
OnePlus TV Remote Y Series
Other than the aforementioned changes, the rest of the features are the same. There are dedicated buttons for Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube. The remote also uses AAA batteries.
OnePlus has definitely listened to feedback and has come up with better remotes for its TVs. We presume the new U-series remote will be the one that will ship with new models of its more expensive TVs (U and Q series) going forward while the Y-series remote will be the one that ships with its more affordable models.
Xiaomi showcased its 100W Super Charge Turbo fast charging technology in March 2019. This solution is capable of completely filling a 4,000 mAh battery in just 17 minutes. Now, more than a year later from its revelation, the 120W charger required for the tech gets 3C certification.
Before the launch of any new Chinese smartphone, mostly its charger is the first thing to get certification from the nation’s safety bureau called 3C (China Compulsory Certificate).
Last week, popular China-based tipster Digital Chat Station said that Xiaomi is soon expected to launch its as well as world’s first smartphone with 100W charging support. Looks like his sources were true as a Xiaomi 120W charger with model number MDY-12-ED got its approval on June 28 and was spotted earlier today.
Unsurprisingly, this is the same charger that leaked in a video last month. This particular charger is capable of operating at following power outputs.
The strong contender for this is the long-rumored Mi Mix 4, which is expected to launch in Q4 2020. We hope to learn more about this device in the coming days if it is indeed releasing soon.
That said, Xiaomi’s 100W Super Charge Turbo could be soon overtaken by Vivo’s 120W Super FlashCharge in the near future.
Known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that the high end lenses that will be found in the Apple iPhone 12 series will start shipping later this month in July. These high end lenses will be for the rear facing cameras of the upcoming flagship lineup.
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s manufacturing partner Largan will reportedly begin shipments of camera lenses for the new iPhones in min-July. Apparently, Largan’s estimated production window has been delayed by four to six weeks for the second half of 2020. In other words, iPhone lens shipments will arrive between September and November over August and October that was common in previous years.
Unfortunately, it is also unclear which new iPhone model will sport these new high end lenses. The iPhone 12 Pro and Max variants are likely to receive these lenses, which will make its way to at least one camera module on the rear. That’s all we have to go on, for now, so stay tuned for more updates
Sony is apparently making planning on buying Leyou Technologies, a major stakeholder in developer Digital Extremes that made Warframe. The company wants to acquire the Chinese game holding firm that has a number of high profile IPs and developers.
According to Bloomberg, the massive acquisition will have Sony acquire multiple popular free to play titles which include, the massively successful Warframe and upcoming Lord of the Rings MMO. Leyou Technologies is valued at 1 Billion US Dollars, but that isn’t something that can deter industry giant Sony. The Japanese company earned over 18 Billion US Dollars through PlayStation gaming in 2019 alone.
Leyou has various games under the Free to Play category that will bump Sonys revenue even further if acquired. Additionally, this buyout would also give the company a stronger foothold on the Chinese gaming market and the global market as a whole. Popular titles under Leyou Technologies include:
Warframe developers Digital Extremes
Splash Damage (the one’s behind the popular PC port of the Halo: Master Chief Collection)
Athlon Games, the publisher behind Samurai Shodown for SNK
Radiance Games and more
Halo: Master Chief Collection
If the bid goes through, the gaming world would have a far reaching rippling effect based on Sony’s future plans with the aforementioned studios and their popular video game titles. Although, it is still too early to tell, so stay tuned for further updates that will be provided once more developments are known.
Last month, Oppo launched Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro smartphones in China powered by Snapdragon 765G with support for 5G connectivity and tons of camera features. These handsets even run dedicated ColorOS 7.2 Android 10 skin with special tweaks. Now, as per tech personalities on Twitter, the company will soon launch a different version of the Pro model in global markets like India just like its predecessor.
We're leaking something special today. With this 3D curved screen, can you guess what it is? Do you think 3D curved displays give smartphones a premium feel?
Oppo launched Reno 3 Pro in December 2019 as one of the first mid-range 5G smartphones. But unlike Redmi K30 5G, which launched at the same time, the Oppo phone had a premium vibe to it with better design and features along with costlier price tag.
Then, in March, the brand announced a new phone for global markets but it had the same Reno 3 branding, however without 5G. This handset is still on sale powered by MediaTek Helio P95 instead of a Qualcomm chip. It also features a flat display with dual punch hole camera compared to curved and single punch-hole on the original.
In a nutshell, the global variant is a completely different device but with the same branding. Looks like the same thing is about to happen for the latest Reno 4 Pro.
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According to the tweets by renowned YouTuber Linus Sebastian, the founder of Linus Media Group and Indian tipster Mukul Sharma aka @stufflistings, Oppo will be indeed bringing the Reno 4 Pro to global markets but it could be a different handset altogether similar to its forerunner.
These two tech personalities seem to have gotten hands-on the device already and as per them, it will feature 3D curved display similar to the Reno 4 Pro sold in China but with a change in refresh rate, which could be exclusive to India. Additionally, the picture posted by Linus also showcases the single punch-hole on the top left corner just like the original phone.
That means the Indian variant could arrive with a 120Hz panel instead of 90Hz, whereas the design will remain the same for all the global markets. Also, it is worth noting that the chipset may also differ from the Chinese variant.
Anyway, we expect to know more about this handset in the coming weeks in the form of leaks or teasers ahead of its official launch.
PlayerUnknown’s Battleground Mobile or PUBG Mobile has brought in a massive sum of 3 Billion US Dollars in lifetime revenue. The massively popular online multiplayer game has seen great success globally, with just 2020 bringing in 1.3 Billion Dollars alone.
According to a new report by Sensor Tower, PUBG Mobile has dominated the mobile multiplayer gaming market and within it, the battle royale genre. It has generated revenue which is nearly four times greater than its rival, Garena Free Fire. The game owned by Bluehole has seen 734 million downloads worldwide, with India ranking in highest for the number of downloads. Indians make up 24 percent of the player base while China ranks second with 16.7 percent and the US third with just 6.4 percent.
Although in terms of spending, Chinese players accounted for 52 percent of the total revenue generated, with the US coming second at 14 percent and Japan third at 5.6 percent. Furthermore, the Apple App Store brought in 79 percent of the player spending while Google Play accounted for 65 percent of all downloads. With the online game is constantly updated with new features and in-game cosmetics, the player base always has something to look forward too.
During this time of crisis, staying at home or working from home has become the norm. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the gaming industry, especially the mobile subcategory, has grown immensely. This is reflected in the 1.3 Billion US Dollars revenue generated in just one half of 2020. In other words, in just 7 months the game doubled its lifetime revenue, which is nothing short of impressive.
Samsung has trademarked ‘Antimicrobial Coating’ which will be applied on top of cases made by the company. This coating has been proven to be effective against the Coronavirus.
For those unaware, Antimicrobial coating is used to fight again virus strains or particles and bacteria on a given surface as well. At the moment, the world is facing a viral pandemic, with the Coronavirus strain being highly infectious and easy to pass on. Since it survives on certain surfaces, it can easily be transmitted through touch as well. This is where the new Samsung cases come in, as the antimicrobial coating would prevent such particles from staying on the surface of the case.
With no vaccination being currently available, prevention and precaution is the best method against the virus. So, steps like these are also appreciated since smartphones are generally found to be filled with bacteria due to our constant interaction with that piece of technology. The new coating would ensure that even bacteria do not stick around.
The South Korean tech giant has submitted a patent for ‘Antimicrobial Coating’ on June 30 in several countries. Furthermore, the launch of its upcoming flagship Galaxy Note 20 series might be the perfect time for the launch of such protective cases. Although, it is still too soon to tell when they will come out, so stay tuned for more updates.
Chinese smartphone makers, Oppo and Vivo, have apparently put a hold on all investments in India related to manufacturing, given the current geopolitical situation. The local government recently banned 59 Chinese apps, which seems like just the tip of the iceberg to much stricter actions that might follow later.
For those unaware, instability and military clashes between the Indo-China borders have led to increasing friction between the two nations. Earlier today (3rd July 2020), we had also reported on various brands facing issues since shipments were being held back, causing delays. And now, Oppo and Vivo are tempering their ambitions in the region. Notably, both smartphone manufacturers have yet to register for India’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme.
According to several executives from affected Chinese smartphone brands, the focus during this period was to meet demands post COVID-19 lockdown and invest in manufacturing for the domestic market and exports as well. Although now, these have been put on hold. Vivo had been panning an investment of Rs 7,500 crores (roughly 1 billion US Dollars) to set up a local manufacturing plant, which is the largest investment from any OEM in the region.
Similarly, Oppo was also planning on setting up an Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in Greater Noida along with other companies to manufacture electronics and support accessories. It had a total investment of Rs 3,500 crores (roughly 500 million US Dollars). Foxconn too had announced higher investments, but with the geopolitical instability rising, these plans have been put on hold for the moment, since recovery would take time.
The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom was arguably one of the best-looking smartphones of 2019. The phone launched with ColorOS 6.1 based on Android Pie and was recently updated to ColorOS 7 with Android 10. Now, the handset has started receiving June 2020 security update in China with support for video recording from ultra-wide and periscope telephoto cameras.
Design and Camera are the two main factors of Oppo Reno series. The Reno 10x Zoom was the company’s first commercially available smartphone with a periscope camera. Though the camera featured a 5x optical lens, the brand marketed the device with 10x branding as it can achieve that with hybrid zoom.
That said, like any other Oppo smartphone, it received ColorOS 7 update only in April despite this version of the company’s Android skin was announced in November 2019. Later, in June, the phone received May 2020 security patch update, which also brought VoWiFi support in India along with Dolby support for more Bluetooth earphones.
Now, in July, the handset is receiving June 2020 security patch that also happens to add support for video recording capability from ultra-wide as well as periscope telephoto cameras.
This update is currently limited to users in China and it also seems to have some bugs as per comments by users who have installed it on their device. Anyway, we are not sure when this update will be heading to he global versions of Reno 10x Zoom.
Almost all new phones launched recently are capable of recording videos from all the cameras present on them. Thus, it is good to see Oppo bringing similar support for its older devices via software update so that its users don’t feel left out.
Apple‘s latest goal is to make the iPhone your sole means of identification by replacing passports, driver’s licenses, and others. This is another step from the Cupertino based giant to make the iPhone the only thing anyone would require.
Recently, Apple had also announced a plan to get rid of car keys and, now, the company is planning on getting rid of the need for passports and other forms of physical identification. The iPhone has already replaced the needs for notepads, cameras, pens and a lot more. So it doesn’t come as a surprise when the company says it wants to take your IDs to the digital realms.
According to a series of patent applications that are titled “Providing Verified Claims of User Identity,” the user’s ID can be recorded or transmitted. In other words, the patent details a system that stores the identification on your device. The description reads that “A device implementing a system for using a verified claim of identity includes at least one processor configured to receive a verified claim including information to identify a user of a device. The verified claim being signed by a server based on verification of the information by an identity verification provider separate from the server, the verified claim is specific to the device.”
This patent also mentions the use of servers for verification of one’s identity. So, a device such as an iPhone could securely transmit ID. This ID can be verified through the server and the device’s biometric sensors as well. Meaning, the entire system can have multiple ways of verifying your identity as well. It seems like a promising feature on paper but it’s still too soon to tell.
According to Custom officers, shipments are being held back on Indian ports that have arrives from China. These shipments now require additional clearances, which is indicative of the rising friction between the two nations. For those unaware, the Indo-China borders have witnessed multiple military clashes and deaths of personnel as well. This has caused anti-Chinese sentiments to form within the Government and the citizens.
Despite the increased inspection for imported shipments, Dell has a few of its shipments cleared last week. Although roughly 130 shipments are still stuck at Indian ports, including shipment containers for several parts for servers and desktop computers. However, these measures by the Indian government are temporary and should ease up soon with one official stating, “We cannot keep checking 100 percent of shipments forever. Shipments of non-Chinese companies being impacted will be cleared on priority.”
Similarly, the automobile has also faced disruption in operations due to delayed shipments. An example being MG Motor that has had its shipments stuck in a South Indian port. The finance minister of India has yet to respond to this situation, although, two officials at the ministry that oversees the customs department did respond stating that the inspection measures were temporary and will ease up soon. We will be providing more updates to the situation so stay tuned.
Motorola announced the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite smartphone in Europe in April with a pricing of 169 euros. The model numbers XT2055-1, XT2055-2 and XT2055-4 belong to the different country variants of the G8 Power Lite. In February, the XT2055-3 variant was approved by the NBTC regulatory body of Thailand as Lenovo K11 Power. The Google Play Console has a Lenovo K11 Power listing. The NBTC and Google Play Console appearances reveal that the Lenovo K11 Power will be arriving as the rebranded version of the Moto G8 Power Lite smartphone.
The Lenovo K11 Power’s Google Play Console reveals that the device has an HD+ resolution supporting the waterdrop notch screen. It further reveals that the Helio P35 fuels the phone along with 4 GB of RAM. The older Android 9 Pie OS will come preinstalled on the smartphone.
Moto G8 Power Lite
In April, the Lenovo K11 Power was spotted at Android Enterprise with a 6.5-inch display. The listing had revealed other specs like Android 9 Pie OS, 2 GB of RAM, and 32 GB of native storage. The K11 Power may go official this month.
Considering that the Lenovo K11 Power is coming as a rebranded edition of Moto G8 Power Lite, it could be coming with an 8-megapixel front camera and a 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera setup. The phone could be housing a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. The K11 Power arrives with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of storage.
The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is up for sale on online retailers like AliExpress, Gearbest, and GizTop but the company is yet to officially announce it. Instead, it is being spotted on certification bureaus like EEC and now even Google Play Console. This clearly suggests its official announcement is not so far away.
The @Xiaomi Mi TV Stick code name "aquaman" MiTV-AESP0 has been certified by Google.
According to the product listings on online retailers, the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick comes in two variants – 1080 (FHD) and 4K (UHD). However, only the former has been spotted on Google Play Console codenamed “aquaman” with model number “MiTV-AESP0”.
The same model was also found listing on Geekbench scoring 547 points and 1482 points in single-core and multi-core tests respectively. According to both the listings, it will be powered by Amlogic S805Y SoC as confirmed earlier with Android TV Pie software.
On the other hand, the 4K version will be powered by Amlogic S905Y2 as per online retailers but it is yet to be listed on Google Play Console. However, as it is already on sale along with the 1080p model, we expect it to receive certification as well in the near future, followed by official announcement.
That said, the Xiaomi Mi TV will compete directly against Amazon Fire TV Stick, which also comes in similar two variants.
Various reports have claimed that Motorola will be launching the Motorola Razr 5G smartphone by August end. It is said that the model number XT2071 belongs to the Motorola Razr 5G. The China variant of the smartphone with model number XT2071-4 has received approval from the 3C authority of China. The 3C certification is a good hint that its launch is nearing.
First, the 3C appearance of the XT2071-4 Motorola Razr 5G reveals that it is a 5G-ready handset. The second thing that can be deduced from the listing is that it may ship with an 18W fast charger. The Motorola Razr that debuted last year in November came with support for 15W fast charging. It appears that the battery and fast charging departments will see an upgrade on the Razr 5G as it is expected to house a 2,845mAh battery. The 4G LTE sibling had a smaller 2,510mAh battery.
The Motorola Razr 5G is expected to house a 6.2-inch Flex View P-OLED flexible display. It may come with a secondary Quick View G-OLED screen of 2.7 inches.
The Lenovo-owned company is expected to launch the Razr 5G with improved cameras as compared to its 4G LTE variant. Instead of a 5-megapixel front camera, the Razr 5G is likely to house a 20-megapixel selfie snapper. The 16-megapixel rear camera could be swapped by a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor.
Replacing the obsolete Snapdragon 710 is the Snapdragon 765G on the Razr 5G. The SoC is likely to be coupled with 8 GB of RAM. It may offer an internal storage of 256 GB. It will be a dual SIM phone with support for a nano-SIM and an e-SIM. The foldable phone will boot to Android 10 OS. The Motorola clamshell may arrive in a Mercury Silver color edition.
Amid the on-going tensions related to the India-China border issue, the Indian government recently banned 59 Chinese applications, including the likes of TikTok, CamScanner, ShareIt, among others.
Now, it is being reported that the Indian government is also blocking shipments coming to the country from China. This is now several impacting the manufacturing firms in the Indian market as the crucial components are being held up.
As per the report, the Apple iPhone product in India has been halted because the Indian government has blocked shipments coming from China to India. A lobby group representing US-based companies in India has written to India’s Commerce Minister that holding up shipments is barring firms to do business in the country.
Foxconn, which is the contract manufacturer for Apple, cannot receive supplies for its two factories in India. With this, hundreds of employees have been left without any work this week and could severely impact the business if the issue is not addressed.
The report claims that more than 150 shipments of Foxconn India with smartphone components and other electronic parts have been stuck at the port of Chennai. The two units of Foxconn in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are also assembling Xiaomi smartphones along with Apple iPhones.
Apple started manufacturing iPhones in the Indian market with the original iPhone SE and is now also manufacturing the iPhone XR in the country. This keeps Apple away from hefty import tax and could offer its phones at a comparatively lower price as it saved Apple around $100-200 on import tax.
Sentiments about boycotting Chinese products have been rising in India because of the COVID-19 pandemic as the coronavirus originated from China. However, the recent escalation of tensions between India and China regarding a border dispute is taking this to another level, with the Indian government announcing new restrictions from Chinese businesses to operate in India.
Vivo launched the Vivo Y30 smartphone in Malaysia in May. Today, Vivo India silently announced the Vivo Y30 mid-range phone in India. The handset is now listed on Flipkart retailer site with a price tag of Rs. 14,990 (~$200). The first sale of the phone will be carried out today on Flipkart at 8 PM IST.
Vivo Y30 price in India
On the retailer site, the Vivo Y30 is listed in a single model that has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. The device is priced at Rs. 14,990 and it can be availed in colors like Dazzle Blue and Emerald Black. In Malaysia, the handset sells in the Moonstone White version instead of the black variant.
The Vivo Y30 features an iView punch-hole display of 6.47 inches. The IPS LCD panel offers an HD+ resolution, an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.7 percent. The FunTouch OS 10 flavored Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the smartphone.
The modest MediaTek Helio P35 SoC that includes a 2.3GHz octa-core processor fuels the device with 4 GB of RAM. The mid-ranger offers a massive internal storage of 128 GB.
For enhanced performance, the phone ships with Multi Turbo 3.0. For gaming, it offers users with Ultra Game Mode. There is a dedicated microSD card slot on the phone for more storage. A long-lasting 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging powers the device.
For shooting selfies, the Vivo Y30 is fitted with an 8-megapixel f/2.05 aperture lens. The rear-facing LED flash enabled quad-camera setup includes a 13-megapixel primary shooter with f/2.2 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with 120-degree field-of-view, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The other features that can be found on the Vivo Y30 are dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack.
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