POCO India earlier disclosed that the POCO M2 Pro will be launched in the South-East Asian country on July 7. Ahead of the launch, the model has reportedly appeared on GeekBench.
We couldn’t independently locate the listing on GeekBench’s database but a Twitter user shared a screenshot of the Geekbench listing. The model is listed as Xiaomi POCO M2 Pro and would be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The processor listed as Gram will team up with 6GB of RAM while the phone will run on Android 10.
The phone is rumoured to be an upgraded Redmi K30 Pro but the M2003J6CI model number of the device from certification sites is similar to the Redmi Note 9 series. The design revealed on the launch teaser video also bears some resemblance with the Redmi note 9 Pro European variant. Whatever it is, we’ll likely be seeing a rebranded model launched as the M2 Pro.
Xiaomi announced MIUI 12 at the end of April. Since then, the company has been releasing weekly beta builds in China. In addition to that, some devices have also begun to receive stable update worldwide. Having said that, the company is still adding new features to MUI 12 with every beta releases. The latest June 30 (20.6.30) build adds code for new “Paper” mode under Reading Mode settings.
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MIUI is known to offer different display options for years. With MIUI 12, the company introduced Dark Mode 2.0 with dynamic contrast and brightness based upon the environment. It also brought animated AOD+ with better customization options.
Now, as per findings by kacskrz, an XDA senior member, the Chinese smartphone maker has included code for new “Paper” mode in the recent beta build rolled out yesterday.
Xiaomi is yet to enable this feature from their end. When they do, we can expect the display on the phone to mimic paper texture for a better reading experience. Anyway, looks like it won’t be available for all the MIUI 12 devices.
Apart from the above-mentioned code, the new build also brings three different modes along with temperature option under Reading Mode. Unlike the “Paper” mode, these features are currently live on supported devices running the latest beta release.
Full colors (All colors with a yellow tint)
Light colors (Faded colors)
Black & White
That said, we are not sure when these new additions will be rolled out to Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO devices eligible for MIUI 12 update.
Huawei and ZTE are definitely far from the United States’ favorite companies. The two tech giants have faced sanctions in recent years from the North American country. These sanctions have greatly affected their businesses and cost them millions of dollars. Unfortunately, their troubles are from over.
The United States’ Federal Communications Commission, yesterday, classified both companies as national security threats to the nation’s communications networks. The ruling is said to also affect their affiliates and subsidiaries.
With today’s orders, and based on the overwhelming weight of evidence, the bureau has designated Huawei and ZTE as national security risks to America’s communications networks – and to our 5G future.
– Ajit Pai, Chairman FCC.
The official statement released by the agency said “both companies have close ties to the Chinese Communist Party and China’s military apparatus. They are also both subject to a Chinese law that obligates them to cooperate with the country’s intelligence services”. Huawei has always maintained that it will never hand over customers’ data to the government.
It was also stated that the new development makes it impossible for American businesses to purchase, obtain, maintain, improve, modify, or otherwise support any equipment or services produced or provided by Huawei and ZTE using money from the FCC’s $8.3 billion Universal Service Fund.
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Realme is part of Android 11 Beta program with its Realme X50 Pro smartphone. Even last year, the brand participated in the Android 10 Beta with its budget offering Realme 3 Pro. But unlike 2019, this year, the company has released Android 11 Beta 1 build with Realme UI instead of AOSP.
Though Realme has released Android 11 Beta 1 for Realme X50 Pro, it can be only installed on the Chinese variant with model number RMX2071. But it is worth noting that Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India also tweeted the availability of Android 11 Beta. Hence, we might see dedicated builds for Indian (RMX2076PU) and European (RMX2076EU) versions in the near future.
Further, the build that has been released now cannot be installed on Realme X50 Pro Player Edition. A separate build for this handset is expected to be made available sometime later this month.
Having said that, if you own the Realme X50 Pro Chinese variant, then you can install the Android 11 Beta 1 by downloading the appropriate file from the end of this post. Do note that it is not suitable for everyone as it may contain unknown bugs and performance issues. Also, it will factory reset your phone upon installing.
Anyway, the installation procedure is very simple. The only pre-requisite is that your device should be running RMX2017_11_A.20 build. If not, you can download it from here and install it just like Android 11 Beta as mentioned below.
Once you have downloaded the required ozip file, copy it to the root of your phone’s internal storage. Then, open the file manager and select the file to initiate the installation process. In the same manner, you can install the rollback file to revert back to the Android 10 stable release.
Xiaomi is rolling out the MIUI 12 global stable update to a number of its smartphones. According to a tweet by the official MIUI Twitter account, the update is rolling out to the Mi 9T series, Mi 9, and Redmi K20 series.
The Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro are the rebadged versions of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro respectively for Europe. However, since the list also mentions the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro, it means the update is rolling out in India too. The Mi 9 which is Xiaomi’s 2019 flagship is also getting the update.
MIUI 12 brings a number of new features such as a new UI, new animations, Dark Mode 2.0, Super Wallpaper, new privacy settings, new themes, floating apps, and health tracking.
The smartphone market is dominated by large screen phones. This is mainly due to market forces as a good number of persons prefer large-screen models to their small display counterpart. However, there are still some persons who would prefer to have a small screen phone that can easily fit into the pocket.
Xiaomi is considering returning to manufacturing small screen smartphones under the Redmi brand. Xiaomi’s Redmi product director, Wang Teng Thomas disclosed this on Weibo recently. He noted that only the iPhone 11 Pro was the notable small screen phone available. He also hinted that the brand is evaluating the demand for small screen phones and of course, no definite decision has been made yet. He further added that if the company was to start producing compact models, a number of features will have to make way due to the compact layout available for internal components.
It is difficult to predict if small screen phones will perform well in sales. But going by the demand for phones with powerful specs that can withstand heavy gaming and video streaming with an immersive viewing experience, such needs may not fit into what a smalls screen phone can provide.
Xiaomi has been recently rolling out Android 10 stable update to the Redmi 7 as well as Redmi Note 7 series in China. As all the handsets in those series have now received the update, the company has turned towards the Redmi 8 series as the regular Redmi 8 has now begun to get Android 10 update in the company’s home country.
The stable Android 10 update for Redmi 8 comes with build number MIUI 11.0.1.0 QCNCNXM in China. Weighing at 2.0GB, the update also bumps up the security patch level to June 2020. We expect the global version to receive this update in the coming weeks.
Xiaomi has been always slow at rolling out Android updates to its devices compared to MIUI. The year 2020 turns out to be the worst update delivery year for Xiaomi.
Redmi 7, Redmi 7A, Redmi Note 7, and Redmi Note 7 Pro were launched in early 2019. However, they have begun to receive Android 10 update only now after more than a year from their debut. Additionally, the company is yet to start delivering the update to all the global versions of these handsets.
Having said that, these devices are also eligible for MIUI 12 but it is not sure when these phones will receive it as more recent phone are still in line to get it before them.
The world’s first laptop with a Mini LED display has launched in China. The MSI Creator 17 arrives with a hefty price tag of 22,999 Yuan (roughly 3,255 US Dollars) and sports the new display technology in a 4K resolution.
As the name suggests, the MSI laptop is geared more towards creators and professionals than gamers. Its highlighting feature is its 4K Mini LED display that offers great color reproduction and better accuracy at varying brightness levels. The laptop was first seen at CES 2020 and has now finally been announced in China, with pre-orders starting from today (1s July 2020).
Under the hood, the MSI Creator 17 features Intel’s 10th Gen Core i7-10875H along with 32GB of memory and NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q. Its display is a 17.3 inch Mini LED 4K panel with a 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut and a peak brightness of 1000 nits. It also has 240 local dimming zones, which is great for displaying HDR content.
For storage, 1TB of NVMe SSD is provided and the laptop also supports Wi-Fi 6 standards. It weighs just 2.5 kilograms and the dimensions are 396.1 x 259.4 x 20.25mm. On the front, a 720p webcam is also provided and the MSI Creator 17 also includes a Thunderbolt 3 port, one USC Type C 3.2 port, and 3 USB Type A ports.
Smartphone manufacturers have been trying for years to achieve a full screen body on the front. Methods to achieve this include punch hole camera, popup mechanism, or even a water drop notch. But recently, the anticipation for an Under Display camera has been growing, and now, Visionox has confirmed that its OLED panel with this technology is ready for mass production.
The company has said that its the under screen camera solution is ready and it has achieved one of the best display results. Visionox has used transparent OLED panel on devices, which has resulted in a balanced offering of display quality and photographic performance. This will allow smartphone OEMs to make full front display bodies on their offerings and is also the world’s first under-screen camera solution to reach mass production.
Oneplus has been hyping its new mid-range smartphone for a while now. The name of the handset was revealed to be OnePlus Nord yesterday. It was even available for pre-order today, albeit limited to 100 customers. Now, the company’s co-founder Carl Pei confirms to TechRadar that the device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G.
The chipset powering the OnePlus Nord (previously OnePlus 8 Lite & OnePlus Z) had already leaked a long time ago. But now, the brand confirms itself ahead of the launch.
The Snapdragon 765G by Qualcomm is a mid-range 5G chip found in a number of smartphones, especially by Chinese companies. Phones powered by this SoC is quite popular in China, given its market share as most mid-tier 5G phones feature it.
Apart from the SoC, the OnePlus executive did not reveal anything else. But he did hint about providing flagship-level camera experience, however, we all know how good OnePlus is in this department.
Anyway, as per previous leaks and rumors, the forthcoming OnePlus Nord will sport 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.
Other features of the device include 32MP + 8MP dual selfie camera, 64MP + 16MP + 2MP triple primary camera, up to 12GB RAM, OxygenOS 10 based on Android 10, and could cost as low as ₹24,990 ($330) in India.
After a successful fundraising campaign for the H1 folding bike which ended a few months back, Xiaomi‘s ecological chain partner Himo has launched the Himo Z20 e-bike. The bike is now available on Indiegogo for a decent $699 starting price tag.
Unlike the old run-of-the-mill bike, the HIMO Z20 is a powerful bicycle optimally designed for both electric and manual cycling – and everything in between. Equipped with a casual riding Cool Mode and a quick & sporty Dynamic Mode, HIMO Z20’s dual modes can easily be switched between with the press of a button according to your riding preferences. It’s up to you to decide how much force to exert on HIMO Z20’s pedals and throttle, which determines acceleration and power.
In terms of the design, the HIMO Z20 features a compact design which allows for easy folding, storage, and transportability. The e-bike folds in three places and only takes about 10 seconds to fold and unfold. It can easily be stored in a car trunk, taken in elevators, offices, etc.
The Z20’s innovative built-in battery box is closely connected to the body for space-efficiency, while its lightweight aluminium frame perfectly matches its inner wirings to create an elegant visage. The Z20 comes with a dedicated key for the battery so you charge it wherever you want.
It also features a meticulously designed intelligence centre. Its interconnected vector control system analyzes vehicle information and provides users with real-time feedback, enabling efficient use and control of the kinetic energy produced while riding. Further, the design includes an integrated in-seat air pump which can easily be deployed whenever there is a flat tire.
HIMO Z20 is equipped with a Shimano 6-speed Transmission System for fast and reliable gear adjustment. Its advanced High-efficiency DC Brushless Motor is powerful enough to ride completely pedal-free if you so choose, but also dynamic enough to enable a variety of riding options! Each acceleration level is a unique travel experience. The rear-hub motor provides the traction you need no matter the environment. The tires offer good grip and are slick.
The bike gets if power from an efficient 10Ah lithium battery which can last for a distance of 50miles/80km on one charge. Travel freely from the city to the countryside and beyond. The bike has a protective Battery Management System that accurately calculates power and comprehensively monitors important functions such as current, voltage, and temperature. This ensures the bike continues to provide sustained power regardless of environmental conditions.
HIMO Z20 has an HD display at the front of the handlebar which shows parameters and data about the bike such as battery level, speed, etc. The display is readily equipped to handle the harshest of weather conditions as it comes with an IPX7 waterproof rating for outstanding resistance to the elements.
Microsoft has recently rolled out two emergency updates that fix certain security flaws in its Windows 10 and Windows Server operating systems. This update arrives just two weeks earlier than its regular Tuesday Patch cycle.
According to Microsoft, the flaws had not been publicly revealed so its chances of exploitation were low, but regardless, the company hurried to patch the vulnerabilities that affected both platforms rather than waiting for the July 14 update cycle. The security flaws in question have been labeled as CVE-2020-1425 and CVE-2020-1457, which allow exploiters to execute arbitrary code and take control of the affected computer.
Apparently, these flaws existed due to the way Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory. In other words, a potential attacker could hack into a system by using a crafted image file that would need to launch on the targeted computer. The company also revealed the list of the versions of operating systems that suffered from this issue, which includes:
Windows 10 version 1709
Windows 10 version 1803
Windows 10 version 1809
Windows 10 version 1903
Windows 10 version 1909
Windows 10 version 2004
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server version 1803
Windows Server version 1903
Windows Server version 1909
Windows Server version 2004
The security flaws were first reported to the company by Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative security researcher Abdul-Aziz Hariri. Users can now download the update from the Microsoft Store in the forms of patches that will update the Windows Media Codec. Although, these updates have been sent out automatically as well.
Honor is gearing for its July 2 launch conference. In the event, the Honor 30 Youth Edition will be officially announced, but just prior to its launch, the company revealed one of its camera features, namely the AI Speed Capture.
Earlier today (1st July 2020), the Chinese brand shared image posters that teased the AI Speed Capture camera feature for the Honor 30 Youth Edition. This allows users to click images of subjects that are moving, like running and jumping and get detailed shots due to its quick capture. Honor shared this feature on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website.
In the post, the company revealed the new AI Speed Capture feature along with an image poster. The post also elaborated on the user being able to capture motion due to what seems to be faster shutter time but we will have to wait for the official launch to know of its actual performance. The Honor 30 Youth Edition is a 5G mid range handset that will sport MediaTek’s Dimensity 800 chipset and will be launched alongside the Honor X10 Max. So stay tuned, as we will be covering the event.
Apple is expected to launch its first 5G smartphones in the form of iPhone 12 series later this year. The American tech giant was previously forecasted to ship 30-40 million units. But now, as per the latest report by DigiTimes, the estimation has been decremented by half to only 15-20 million units for 2020.
The report says the supply chain partners of Apple are less optimistic about mmWave-enabled iPhone 12 series set for launch this year. The competition between the suppliers is also intense given the lower number of units.
Apple has been long relying on Taiwanese manufacturers to assemble its devices. But currently, Chinese manufacturers are on the rise as the company is diversifying its supply chain.
According to the report, Apple has willingly increased the involvement of Chinese companies to assemble iPads, Apple Watches, and even AirPods. This is said to be “growing threats” for Taiwanese companies who had enjoyed their monopoly for years.
As for Apple, it is doing this to “cut costs, diversify production risks and better tap the Chinese market”.
That said, the proper reason for the lower shipments than the previous estimation is vague at the moment. It could be possibly due to the pandemic as the world economy has tanked hard in recent months.
Earlier this week, the Indian government had banned 59 Chinese smartphone applications. This ban included popular social media apps like TikTok and more. Now, Ji Rong, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, has said in a statement that China “firmly opposed” this decision and it is a “violation of World Trade Organisation rules.”
TikTok and 58 other apps banned by the Indian Government
Back in Monday, India had banned these 59 applications that included WeChat, TikTok, Helo, and others due to alleged threats they pose to the country’s “sovereignty and security.” Popular apps like ShareIT, UC Browser, CamScanner, Shein, and Club Factory were also on this list, with the ban being imposed under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.
Ji Rong stated that “We expect India acknowledges the mutually beneficial nature of China-India economic and trade cooperation, and urge the Indian side to change its discriminatory practices, maintain the momentum of China-India economic and trade cooperation, treat all investments and service providers equally, and create an open, fair and just business environment while bearing in mind the fundamental interests of both sides and the overall interests of bilateral relations.”
While China’s stance is against this move, the Indian government has claimed that these applications are engaged in activities that are “prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.” In other words, they pose a risk to its citizens, in regard to data security and privacy. Notably, the ban arrives shortly after recent military clashes along the Indo-Chinese borders. Friction has been increasing in the region and recent casualties have stirred anti-Chinese sentiments in the country.
POCO India has officially revealed the name of its next smartphone as POCO M2 Pro on Twitter. This handset has been in the leaks for a while now. The brand even announced its launch date, which happens to by July 7.
For all those who were on the edge of their seat. It's time to #FeelTheSurge with the #POCOM2Pro.
POCO India is promoting the POCO M2 Pro with #FeelTheSurge. Earlier this year, it used #SmoothAF for the POCO X2 launch. That said, both the phones seem to have one thing in common as the upcoming device also seems to be a rebranded handset.
The brand has posted a single video teaser and published a microsite on Flipkart where it will be made available for purchase. The 10-second video showcases the back of the handset which resembles that of Redmi Note 9 Pro European variant.
Also, the model number of the device from certification sites revealed it to be M2003J6CI, which is similar to the Redmi Note 9 series. All of this clearly indicates the POCO M2 Pro to be some sort of rebrand.
On the other hand, the brand claims the handset to be developed specifically for India. Anyway, we will know more about in the coming days as the Flipkart page clearly mentions the arrival of a new teaser tomorrow.
While smartphones with higher refresh rates have existed for a while now, its adoption and optimization for gaming have still been a bit uneven. But now, OnePlus 8 has fully utilized its faster display as the smartphone is the first to run Fortnite at 90fps.
Fortnite is one of the world’s most popular video games at the moment. It is a different and rather cartoonish take on the extremely successful battle royale genre and competes with the likes of PUBG. With games being intensive multiplayer battles, higher refresh rates can give users a slight edge in their fights. For those unaware, a higher refresh rate also translates to lowered input lag, meaning your physical actions are reflected faster on the screen. The difference is in mere milliseconds, but in a first person shooter title, that’s all that matters.
Unfortunately, despite the OnePlus 8 packing Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC alongside the Adreno 650 GPU, the game can only run at 90fps when the graphics settings are set to “low.” While you do lose visual fidelity, the improved performance really does make up for that loss in detail. So, if you’re into Fortnite and mobile gaming, the smartphone, and the game title really pair well together.
A new leak has revealed that Apple is reportedly testing an interesting new feature for its iPhone. Apparently, the company is running macOS on an iPhone and plans on bringing a docking feature for a full desktop experience, when connecting the handset to a monitor.
iPhone with MacOS
Apple working on Linda/Dex type of prototypes the software work on it is insane i cant even tell you how excited they are about the whole thing 🤯
The news arrives after Apple recently showcased the A12Z Bionic chip running inside a Mac mini that ran macOS through Rosetta 2. According to MauriQHD, the Cupertino based giant has built a prototype macOS on an iPhone. Reportedly, Apple is even testing a DeX like prototype. For those unaware, DeX is a Samsung made technology that enables its smartphone to be docked to a monitor and bring a full desktop experience.
Unfortunately, these are still unconfirmed reports so take it with a pinch of salt for now. However, the fact that Apple recently announced a shift to its own silicon chips, the seamless switch between interfaces does seem possible. The Mac Mini with A12Z Bionic running full desktop applications with ease also hints that Apple might actually launch the smartphone docking feature as well.
Redmi is expected to launch its first MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ smartphone in July according to popular Chinese leakster Digital Chat Station. Today, he reveals the handset will come with 120Hz OLED display as well as a pop-up camera. A few days back, he said it to feature an LCD panel.
Redmi has so far only launched a couple of 5G smartphones powered by MediaTek chip. They are Redmi 10X and Redmi 10X Pro with Dimensity 820 SoC. But that number is expected to increment with this mystery Dimensity 1000+ handset, which could launch as Redmi K40.
This phone was previously said to feature a 120Hz LCD panel. But now, the same tipster claims it to come with OLED display along with a pop-up camera. Thus, we can expect it to offer a full-screen experience like the Redmi K30 Pro/POCO F2 Pro and Redmi K20/K20 Pro from last year.
Further, he also tipped it to house an in-display fingerprint sensor like most phones with OLED panels these days. As per the same leakster, the handset will also feature a 4,500 mAh battery.
This device is thought to be the one spotted on 3C certification with model number M2006J10C. If that is the case, then we can expect it to ship with Xiaomi MDY-11-EX 33W fast charger just like the Redmi K30 Pro.
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