Xiaomi crowdfunds Xiaoxun 16-inch Color LCD Tablet for kids

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Jun 29, 2020

Xiaomi has crowdfunded several LCD writing tablets in the past couple of years. Some of the popular ones are the Wicue LCD Writing Tablet and the Mijia LCD Digital Drawing Tablet. We have spotted a new one on the Youpin Store and it comes with a larger display with an improved LCD as well as new features.

The Xiaoxun 16-inch Color LCD Tablet is designed for kids but can actually be used by anyone. The tablet can be used for drawing and writing, and unlike the Mijia LCD Digital Drawing Tablet which displays just one color, the Xiaoxun tablet displays three colors (blue, yellow, and green).

It comes bundled with a steel stylus that attaches magnetically to the side of the tablet just like the iPad’s stylus. Another cool feature is its support for pressure. This means that the thickness of the lines drawn depends on the pressure applied by the user.

The tablet has a one-button at the bottom of the screen for erasing what is on the screen. There is also a lock on the side that disables the erase button.

The body is made from ABS Polycarbonate which should make it pretty light even for its size. It measures 36.8 x 26.8 x 0.8 centimeters but its weight wasn’t revealed. Just like the other drawing tablets, the Xiaoxun 16-inch Color LCD Tablet is powered by a CR2025 coin battery that should last up to two years before needing replacement.

It comes in Pink and Blue and is priced at ¥199 (~$28) on the Youpin store.

Ulefone Armor 9 with thermal imaging camera goes live on Kickstarter Crowdfunding for $429

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Simranpal Singh

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Jun 29, 2020

Ulefone is China’s popular rugged smartphone manufacturer, and the Armor series is the company’s best selling rugged smartphone series. After launching the affordable Ulefone X7 Pro a few weeks ago, the company is here with powerful and high-end specifications packed Armor 9 rugged smartphone. It has surfaced on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform available for the starting price of $429. The company is offering early bird discount on all the available bundles.

The users can opt for a super offer q package for $429.99 which consists only a smartphone unit. You can grab a smartphone unit along with a protective case and 180° rotatable back clip and a carabiner. While Offer 3 worth $459.99 brings Armor 9 unit, and 3-in-1 waterproof endoscope. The user needs to shell out $479 if you want to get a protective case and a 3-in-1 waterproof endoscope. Furthermore, a set of five Armour 9 is available for $2149 and the set of unit 10 is available for $4199.

The above offers are applicable for only first 200 orders, later the price will increase by $20 on each package.

Ulefone Armor 9 Specifications

Ulefone Armor 9 features a FLIR thermal imaging camera to detect the temperature of different objects. It carries a triple rear sensor with a primary Samsung GW1 sensor of 64MP to capture detailed photos even in the low light environment. On the front, there’s an 8-megapixel selfie camera for easy face uncloaking and video calling.

The device is powered with Helio P90 chipset clocked at 2.2GHz frequency coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It supports expandable storage up to 128GB storage via microSD card slot. It is IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810 certified device featuring a dustproof, waterproof and drop-proof body. In connectivity, you will get a GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo quadruple navigation system, and fingerprint ID, NFC, and 4G VoLTE support. It houses a 6600 mAh battery which can keep it running for several days.

It runs on Android OS featuring all the luxuries of the version. There’s a 6.5-inch Full HD+ waterdrop display.

You can get Ulefone Armor 9 from Kickstarter with any of the above offers until July 14. You can head over to the campaign page to know more about the device and pre-book the device.

Galaxy Note20 series, Galaxy Flip Z 5G and other Samsung flagships to come with Snapdragon 865+

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 29, 2020

Qualcomm is expected to launch a more powerful version of the Snapdragon 865 processor. The chipset which is currently called the Snapdragon 865+ is expected to power the flagships that will launch in the second half of the year. Now, new info has revealed that practically all of Samsung’s upcoming flagships scheduled for H2 2020 will have a Snapdragon 865+ processor.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ — Galaxy Note20 series will come with Snapdragon 865+

According to a tweet by Ice Universe, Samsung is snatching up more than half of the Snapdragon 865+ stock for its phones. The leaker revealed that the Galaxy Note20 series, the Galaxy Tab S7 series, the Galaxy Fold 2, and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G will all come with the new processor.

But Samsung seems to have eaten half of the Snapdragon 865+ processor.
Note20 series
Tab S7 series
Fold 2
Z Flip 5G
Will use the Snapdragon 865+ processor

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) June 29, 2020

We are particularly happy about the Galaxy Note20 series getting the chipset seeing as the Samsung Galaxy Note10 series launched with the Snapdragon 855 even rather than the Snapdragon 855+. Of course, expect the Note20 series to come with the Exynos 992 in some markets.

It is also interesting to see that the Galaxy Tab S7 series will be getting the Snapdragon 865+ too as its predecessor also launched with the Snapdragon 855 instead of the Snapdragon 855+.

With more than five Samsung devices launching with the new chipset, we hope other manufacturers will be able to get sufficient stock for their own devices.

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New leak shows the OnePlus Buds will come in black with a closed-fit design

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 29, 2020

Other than the OnePlus Nord, another product folks are looking forward to from the phone maker is its first TWS earbuds. A new leak has now revealed that the earbuds which will be called the OnePlus Buds will come in black.

The source of the info is a photo posted on Twitter by Max J (@MaxJmb) and it shows a sketch of the earbuds in black with red accents.

pic.twitter.com/uzGyPuGd8U

— Max J. (@MaxJmb) June 29, 2020

The color isn’t the only thing new in this image. The design also looks different. Rather than an open-fit design as seen in an earlier leak, the image above appears to have a closed-fit design which should provide a better seal.

OnePlus is yet to release an official teaser related to the earbuds, so we are still keeping our fingers crossed on the design. There have also been no leaks of live photos or press renders of the earbuds.

Apart from the design, the specs of the OnePlus Buds are unknown too. Nevertheless, we expect it to have USB-C charging and also have support for voice assistants.

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Huawei Mate 40 series may feature 90Hz display and not 120Hz as reported earlier

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 29, 2020

Huawei is going through bad times but the company is reported to be on schedule to launch its next flagship smartphones, the Mate 40 series in October. It is also expected to unveil Mate Watch running HarmonyOS at the same event. Now, the phone’s display specs have been tipped by a leaker going by the name @RODENT950 on Twitter.

The Mate 40 series continues the P40 series display specs aka strange resolution + 90Hz. pic.twitter.com/rBbesCwcp1

— Teme (特米)😷 (@RODENT950) June 26, 2020

The Huawei Mate 40 series is expected to be the world’s first Android smartphones to be powered by a 5nm chip. Apart from these handsets, we might only see Apple iPhone 12 series with a similar chipset this year. The SoC in question is said to be HiSilicon Kirin 1000, which was previously reported to be Kirin 1020.

Now, as per the new tip, the Mate 40 series may feature a similar display like the one found on P40 Pro series. That means it will have a panel with 1200 x 2640 pixels and 90Hz refresh rate. But this goes against another report, which suggested the handset to come with 120Hz refresh rate. Anyway, we would like you to take this piece of information with a pinch of salt.

Further, as per previous leaks and reports, the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 series will feature FreeForm lens paired with 9P camera module for better sharpness and Side-Touch camera interface to make use of the curved display.

Report: Galaxy Fold Lite launch postponed to 2021

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 29, 2020

Samsung is expected to launch three high-end series phones in the coming months. It is slated to announce them at the alleged August 5 Unpacked event and start shipping them with an interval of one month. Now, out of the blue, a report from South Korea’s Viva 100 says the company has postponed the launch of cheaper Galaxy Fold to next year, which was also planned to be announced alongside these devices.

The first half of Samsung’s smartphone business did not perform well due to the COVID-19 global pandemic as well as an increase in the price of its flagships. In fact, the Galaxy S20 series is forecasted as the worst-performing Galaxy S series phones in recent years.

This made the company develop Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) aka Galaxy S20 Lite, the successor to Galaxy S10 Lite. This phone is expected to ship in October, months earlier than its predecessor’s launch anniversary. Samsung is betting on this handset along with the Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2 to make up for the losses incurred in the first half of 2020.

But it looks like the South Korean tech giant also had plans for a cheaper Galaxy Fold, possibly called Galaxy Fold Lite, Galaxy Fold E or Galaxy Fold FE. However, it is no longer releasing this year as it has been now postponed to 2021.

This is not the first time we are hearing about the so-called Galaxy Fold Lite. It has leaked earlier with key specs like no 5G support yet a Snapdragon 865 SoC, aluminium and glass build, ‘Winner2’ codename, and $1,099 price tag.

However, the new report suggests it to be even cheaper at 1 million South Korean Won, which translates to only $834. Thus, it could be the most affordable foldable smartphone in 2021.

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Google Pixel 5 XL case leaked, reveals rear mounted fingerprint scanner

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Sean

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Jun 29, 2020

The Google Pixel 5 XL has just surfaced online, with its leaked cases offerings us a look at its design. The leak was shared by Slashleaks, which revealed the case’s renders alongside the smartphone as well.

Looking at the images shared, the Google Pixel 5 XL still features a rear mounted finger print scanner. This is evident due to a single circular cut out at the back of the case, with its position similar to its previous generations like the Pixel 3 XL. Furthermore, the Pixel 5 XL still seems to house a 3.5mm headphone jack which is quite rare in the premium segments now and didn’t make an appearance on the Pixel 4 XL, which also dropped the fingerprint scanner completely in favor of 3D facial recognition technology.

The case depicted was a clear back cover that also had a square cut out similar to the Pixel 4 series and with a dual camera setup. Unfortunately, we still don’t have much to go on at the moment. Previous reports had pointed at the latest Google Pixel 5 series missing the flagship Snapdragon 865 chips in favor of the Snapdragon 765G due to rising costs. Additionally, its launch cycle, which is generally around October, might also have been delayed due to the ongoing pandemic. But again, it is still too soon to tell, so stay tuned.

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Oukitel WP5 Pro rugged smartphone launched with a 8000mAh battery, Helio A25 SoC for $129.99

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Simranpal Singh

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Jun 29, 2020

Oukitel is a popular Chinese company known for its rugged smartphones. Most of the company’s smartphones are well-received by the users. Oukitel WP5 Pro is the newest member in Oukitel’s brochure and offers competitive specifications at an affordable price. The newest budget smartphone features a 5.5-inch display, 8000 mAh battery and Helio A25 processor. It will premiere for $129.99 via AliExpress and Oukitel Official store for the users in Europe, South America and Russia.

See More: Oukitel WP7 with built-in Infrared Night Vision Camera launching today

Oukitel WP5 Pro is a fully rugged device with IP68/IP69 certification for water-proof, shock-proof and dust-proof. It also packs MIL-STD-810G military-grade certification proving its ruggedness. It is a perfect companion for the users who often go on adventure trips or do work in a tough environment.

The Oukitel WP5’s successor houses an 8000 mAh battery, which can last up to 38 days on standby. The smartphone is powered with Helio A25 chipset coupled with 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage. It houses a beautiful 5.5-inch in-cell HD display with 1720 x 1400 pixel resolution. You will get a 5-megapixel front camera for beautiful selfies and video calling. There’s a triple-rear camera on the rear featuring 13-megapixel primary sensor, 2-megapixel depth sensors and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. There are four different flashlights which will allow the users to capture vivid and colourful photos even in the night.

Oukitel WP5 Pro comes with Android 10 onboard featuring dark themes, gesture navigation and some other useful features.

It will usually retail for $159, but due to the introductory discount, you can own it for $129.99. You can grab it at Global Sale starting on July 6 00:00 am PDT from AliExpress and Oukitel Offical Store. You can know more about the device by heading to the official website.

Oukitel C19

Oukitel C19 is also slated to launch on July 3 in the ‘entry-level’ segment. It will feature a 4000 mAh battery, 6.49-inch HD+ In-cell display and runs on Android 10 Go OS.

The interested users can grab Oukitel WP5 Pro for free by entering the giveaway. There are 5 units of both the WP5 Pro and Oukitel C19 available via the giveaway. The results of the winners will be announced via the company’s Facebook page.

Related: Grab Oukitel WP7 rugged smartphone from Banggood at special price of $299.99

Honor X10 Max to house a large 5,000mAh battery in a thin 8.3mm body

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Sean

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Jun 29, 2020

Earlier today (29th June 2020), Honor shared a new teaser showcasing certain features of its upcoming Honor X10 Max. The device will house a large 5,000mAh battery pack in a thin 8.3mm body.

The teaser regarding the smartphone’s battery capacity and dimensions is in line with the specs leak that we had covered previously. According to that report, the Honor X10 Max measures 176.46 x 84.91 x 8.3mm and has a battery capacity of 4,900mAh. Furthermore, it also sports a 48 megapixel + 2 megapixel dual camera setup on the rear and an 8 megapixel selfie camera on the front.

The Huawei subsidiary is gearing up for the launch of the device on 2nd July 2020, along with the Honor 30 Youth Edition. Another key aspect regarding the device is its large display, which is said to be a 7.09 inch panel with a resolution of 2280 x 1080px. The large battery is expected to also support 22.5W fast charging, while a MediaTek Dimensity 800 series chip powers the handset.

Unfortunately, these leaks are still unconfirmed, but the latest teaser does suggest of it actually being true. Although, we will have to wait for the official company announcement later this week to know for sure. So stay tuned as we will be covering the launch conference.

US plans on pressuring Huawei by creating a rival for 5G equipment

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Sean

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Jun 29, 2020

Despite several accusations and severe scrutiny Huawei faces in the west, it is still undoubtedly one of the pioneers of 5G networking and its related telecommunications technology. But now, the US is considering plans on creating a 5G equipment provider that can potentially rival the Chinese tech giant.

While the US has banned its equipment and the UK will start phasing out its technology as well, they still don’t have a replacement that can directly compete at the same level as Huawei. Although, the US is currently in talks with known networking firms like Cisco and Oracle, in a bid to get them involved, but so far to no avail.

According to a report, the US is currently in talks with Cisco to have the company buy either Nokia or Ericsson, both of which are known rivals of Huawei. The plans don’t just end on the acquisition, as the US also plans on providing tax breaks to Nokia or Ericsson, in which the latter has been gaining ground thanks to its Massive MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output) technology.

To sum things up, the US Government is actively considering more avenues through which it can pressure Huawei. Additionally, the creation of more competitive 5G equipment will also help enable many nations that distrust Huawei to adopt 5G as well. Although, it is still too soon to comment on the matter and we will have to wait for certain substantial development in this regard.

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Knuckle gestures now available for Huawei Nova 5/5z/5i Pro & Honor 20S/20 Youth in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 29, 2020

Huawei/Honor has been rolling out EMUI 10.1/Magic UI 3.1 to its device for about three months since its announcement alongside P40 series in late March. Earlier this month, the company managed to seed out the update (beta/stable) to all the eligible 36 devices in China. Now, it is rolling out ‘Knuckle Gesture’ support to certain five handsets, which were promised to get this update at the Honor X10 launch.

The Knuckle gestures have been part of Huawei smartphone experience for years. It was mostly available on high-end devices in the earlier days. But soon, it made its way to mid-range phones and then disappeared for a short period of time on these handsets.

However, now with the release of EMUI 10.1/Magic UI 3.1, the Chinese tech giant is bringing this feature to most of its devices. It has been adding this to a number of devices since the past few months. Now, five more phones are receiving it in China as per a post by EMUI official Weibo account.

The Huawei/Honor handsets that are currently getting knuckle gestures in China are as listed below.

Huawei Nova 5
Huawei Nova 5z
Huawei Nova 5i Pro
Honor 20S
Honor 20 Youth Edition (Lite)

Though none of the global version of these devices is eligible for EMUI 10.1/Magic UI 3.1 update, we can at least hope the company to bring knuckle gestures.

Samsung launches new QLED TVs with first class energy ratings in South Korea

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Sean

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Jun 29, 2020

Samsung has recently announced its QT67 series QLED TVs in its home country of South Korea. The new TVs feature first class energy efficiency ratings and mark the first time the company launched a QLED TV with such distinction.

The Samsung QT67 QLED TV series is available in 6 sizes. Starting from 42 inches, one can opt for the largest 85 inch version or the 50 inch, 65 inch and 75 inch versions as well. The smallest variant is priced at KRW 990,000 (roughly 824 US Dollars), while the largest variant is priced at KRW 5,490,000 (roughly 4,570 US Dollars).

The new QLED TV lineup offers excellent image quality, despite the fact that they arrive with South Korea’s highest energy efficiency rating. Its QLED panels are able to reproduce 100 percent of the color volume and also offer Quantum HDR. Furthermore, the early buyers of this new TV will also be eligible for a 10 percent refund of up to 300,000 KRW (roughly 249 US Dollars) from the Korea Energy Management Corporation.

This is refund amount increases to KRW 600,000 (roughly 500 US Dollars) when the customer purchases a 55 inch and larger version of the QT67 series QLED TV. Additionally, the buyers also receive benefits from Samsung worth KRW 300,000. The South Korean tech giant has had its QLED TV sales jump by more than 50 percent in the first half of 2020, over 2019. It shows that the company is dedicated to its product line which is still showing great success even during this time of crisis.

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Realme C11 pricing revealed before tomorrow’s announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 29, 2020

Realme will be launching the Realme C11 in markets like Malaysia and Indonesia on June 30. The Indonesian edition of the Lazada retailer site had recently listed the Realme C11 with its renders and specifications. Ahead of tomorrow’s launch, the Realme C11’s pricing for Indonesia has been revealed.

Indonesia will be receiving the Realme C11 in two options. The 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage version of the C11 is priced at IDR 1,799,000 (~$126). The higher 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage variant of the smartphone costs 1,999,000 (~$141). The country will be receiving the handset in Mint Green and Pepper Grey color variants.

Editor’s Pick: Realme Narzo 10 now comes in blue; goes on sale June 30

Realme C11 specifications

The Realme C11 has an IPS LCD display of 6.5 inches. The mini-drop notch display offers HD+ resolution. It has a selfie camera of 5-megapixel.

It is Realme’s first smartphone to feature a square-shaped camera module. It comprises of an LED flash, a 13-megapixel main camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. The device will come with Super Nightscape Mode for capturing better shots in dim-light conditions. The Realme UI based Android 10 OS runs on the smartphone.

The Realme C11 will be arriving as the world’s smartphone powered by Helio G35 chipset by MediaTek. The same SoC is expected to fuel the Redmi 9C that is also scheduled to go official tomorrow. The smartphone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. It lacks support for fingerprint scanner. Hence, its users will have to rely on the face unlock feature for biometric recognition.

The Realme C11 was recently spotted at the database of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Hence, the handset will be also releasing in India in the near future.

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Xiaomi Mi Router 4 Pro launched, features 5 antennas and a Qualcomm chip

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Sean

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Jun 29, 2020

Xiaomi has quietly launched the Mi Router 4 Pro in China. The router is an updated version of the Mi Router 4 which was launched back in 2018 and arrives at the same price of 199 Yuan (roughly 28 US Dollars).

Despite Wi-Fi 6 being available, many users can still get by with the older and more cost effective Wi-Fi 5 standards. Thus, the Chinese tech giant’s Mi Router 4 Pro arrives as the budget yet capable offering. While the price is the same between the base and Pro variant, there are certain improvements that have been made to the new router, like having 5 antennas over 4.

The Mi Router 4 Pro now has a wireless rate of 1317Mbps, which is higher than the 1167Mbps wireless rate of its predecessor. It also features dual band frequency, namely 2.4GHz and 5Ghz, that are equipped with high performance signal amplifiers (PA+LNA) respectively. In other words, the range and connectivity strength have been improved in the latest version.

Under the hood, a Qualcomm processor powers the Xiaomi Mi Router 4 Pro. It houses the usual Gigabit Ethernet port and Gigabit Dual band Wi-Fi Data forwarding as well. 128MB of memory is also provided, and up to 128 devices can connect simultaneously. The device can also be connected and synced with the Xiaomi Mijia app.

Honor Play4 Pro sells for exorbitant prices for its IR temperature sensor feature in the US

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Sean

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Jun 29, 2020

While many have already seen essential goods and commodities have their prices inflate due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, you wouldn’t expect a smartphone to be inflated as well. The Honor Play4 Pro is the victim of the bizarre new market inflation with its prices reaching premium high end handset levels.

The 5G smartphone from the Huawei subsidiary is currently available on eBay for a whopping price of 999 US Dollars, which is near twice its original price that is around 423 US Dollars (2,999 Yuan in China). Furthermore, at this price, one can buy an Apple iPhone 11 Pro. Honor Play4 Pro was launched earlier this month in China with respectable specifications at its price range.

However, its most notable aspect wasn’t its chip or camera, rather its unique functions. This function was a non-contact IR temperature sensor that could measure the surface temperature of people and objects on the go. In other words, a temperature scanner machine built right into your smartphone. This feature is particularly useful now of all times due to the severity of the viral outbreak.

Although, this method of temperature checks isn’t exactly without its own shortcomings. Unlike a regular temperature/thermal checking machine, the Honor Play4 Pro requires the user to hold the phone really close to the body which they are trying to map. This technically defeats the purpose of avoiding close proximity. So, it is highly advised to avoid such listings.

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Redmi 9A renders in green, blue and grey color editions appear before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 29, 2020

The Redmi 9A will be made official on June 30 in Malaysia. Xiaomi will be also announcing the Redmi 9C handset alongside it. Ahead of tomorrow’s announcement, the press renders of the Redmi 9A have surfaced to reveal its three color variants.

The Redmi 9A can be seen in three colors like Midnight Grey, Twilight Blue, and Peacock Green. The handset has a polycarbonate body with a single camera with an LED flash on its back. A vertical strip starting from the camera module have a Redmi branding can also be seen on the device.

While Redmi 9A renders claimed that it features a fingerprint scanner, the biometric recognition feature does not seem to be present on it. The device has a waterdrop notch display.

Editor’s Pick: Alleged Redmi K40 leak reveals 120Hz display and 4,500mAh battery

Redmi 9A Specifications (Rumored)

The Redmi 9A has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display that offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It has a front-mounted camera of 5-megapixel. The rear side of the phone has a 13-megapixel camera.

The modest Helio G25 SoC along with 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM powers. The device is expected to arrive with 32 GB of built-in storage. It has a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The Redmi 9A houses a 5,000mAh capacity battery. It is said that its retail package will come with a 10W charger, but the device will support 18W fast charging. In Europe, the handset could be priced between 100 euros (~$112) to 120 euros (~$135). It may sell at a cheaper price in Asian markets.

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Xiaomi 100W fast charging phone may launch by the end of 2020

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 29, 2020

The charging technology on smartphones has evolved over the years. Currently, the 65W Oppo SuperVOOC 2.0 is the fastest wired charging solution available in the market for phones. Though various companies have showcased faster charging solutions than this, they are yet to be commercialized. That said, if the new tip by popular Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station happens to be true, then Xiaomi’s 100W solution could soon take over the crown of fastest charging.

Xiaomi showcased its 100W Super Charge Turbo fast charging solution in a video in March 2019. It is capable of charging a 4,000 mAh battery in just 17 minutes. Then, in November, the company confirmed it to arrive in 2020 on commercial devices.

Now, almost half past 2020, we are yet to see a Xiaomi smartphone with its Super Charge Turbo technology. Instead, we got to see an alleged video of the company’s 120W charger last month.

But now, the latest tip from the Chinese leakster gives us a hope of witnessing the world’s first 100W smartphone charging solution soon. Unfortunately, he did not disclose which handset will be including it.

Anyway, going by his very own tips from last week, we can assume it to debut either on Mi 10 Pro Plus in August or Mi Mix 4 sometime later in Q4.

Having said that, though Xiaomi could become the company to launch the world’s fastest charging solution in a near future, Lenovo with its Legion gaming smartphone with 90W charging could be the first to break the current record holder Oppo in July.

Additionally, we also expect Xiaomi’s record to be soon broken by Vivo’s 120W Super FlashCharge sometime later next year. This solution can fully charge a 4,000 mAh battery in just 13 minutes, which is 4 minutes lesser than that of Xiaomi.

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TSMC fills up Huawei HiSilicon order gap through MediaTek, includes 5nm chips

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Sean

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Jun 29, 2020

After losing Huawei’s orders due to recent US sanctions, TSMC had started working on in the gap through others. One of the notable companies replacing Huawei orders is MediaTek, which will also have the contract chipmaker produce 5nm chips.

According to a new report, MediaTek has approached TSMC in three waves, since the demand for 5G wafer is high at the moment. Currently, more than 20,000 wafers per month have been added, which includes 7nm and 12nm processes. Furthermore, TSMC’s latest 5nm process is also being queued up as well. This will be one of the key areas where MediaTek fills in after the loss of Huawei’s HiSilicon orders.

The news hasn’t officially been announced by either MediaTek or TSMC but from within their supply chain. Apparently, TSMC had stopped its 5nm production plant which as originally reserved for HiSilicon. But now, the company has divided the production to major names like Apple, Supermicro, and Qualcomm. With MediaTek’s Dimensity lineup of 5G chips also seeing healthy demand, the chipmaker also sought to raise the production of its Dimensity 800 and Dimensity 600 series.

By the first two waves of orders, MediaTek focused on the 7nm process and 12nm processes. The third wave brings a 5nm process to its next mid to high end 5G mobile chipsets. MediaTek is also a known rival of Qualcomm which also has its 5nm chips being manufactured by TSMC. Additionally, the recent US sanctions against Huawei has accelerated MediaTek’s plans for 5nm chips.

While Huawei seems to be in a tough situation, the ban and the subsequent shifts of production capacity is indicative of the highly competitive industry. As Huawei looks for alternatives and local sources, other brands would step up to seize the opportunity. 5G enabled chips are now the standard on flagship handsets, with its popularity only growing. OEMs are also expected to launch various 5nm chip housing smartphones later this year as well. So this period may turn out to be quite heated.

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iQOO Z1x TENAA listing surfaces before July 2 rumored launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 29, 2020

Leaked information that surfaced last week revealed that the iQOO Z1x may go official on July 2. The Chinese brand is yet to confirm the existence of the device, but its arrival is nearing since it has now surfaced on TENAA’s database. The listing currently contains only few information such as its dimensions, display size, and battery capacity. The TENAA listing of the phone is expected to get updated with full specs and images soon.

Recent reports have revealed that the iQOO Z1x’s model number is V2012A. The V2012A’s TENAA appearance reveals that it has a 6.57-inch display and a rated battery of 4,880mAh capacity. The phone measures 164.20 x 76.5 x 9.06mm.

Editor’s Pick: Vivo iQOO Z1 Review: 144Hz Display & Dimensity 1000+ provides Gaming Performance at a budget

Rumors surrounding the iQOO Z1x has revealed it will carry support for Full HD+ resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate. Its display design is not known yet. Hopefully, the images of the device will soon surface on TENAA through which it can be confirmed whether it features a waterdrop notch screen or a punch-hole display like the other iQOO phones that debuted this year.

The iQOO Z1x is said to draw power from Snapdragon 765G. It may come in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions and an internal storage of 128 GB. The typical size of its battery could be 5,000mAh. The 3C listing of the smartphone suggested that the company may provide a 33W fast charger along with it.

There is no word on the front-facing camera of the iQOO Z1x. It is speculated that the iQOO Z1x could be featuring a triple camera unit with a 48-megapixel lens as a primary lens. It is likely to debut as the cheapest Snapdragon 765G powered smartphone.

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Snap Spectacles 2 and Spectacles 3 launching in India on July 4

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Jeet

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Jun 29, 2020

Snap Inc., the company behind the popular social media platform Snapchat, debuted its own smart glasses named Spectacles in 2016. After that, the company has launched two successors — Spectacles 2 and Spectacles 3.

Years after the launch of second-generation and third-generation Spectacles, the company is now finally bringing them to the Indian market. Snap has also created a dedicated website for the Indian market.

As for the availability, the Spectacles 2 and Spectacles 3 will be up for sale in India through the online marketplace Flipkart. While the Spectacles 2 is priced at ₹14,999 (~$198) and comes in three colors — Onyx Eclipse, Ruby Sunset, and Sapphire Midnight, the Spectacles 3 is priced at ₹29,999 (~$397) and comes in Mineral and Carbon color options.

The second-generation Spectacles were first launched in 2018. Along with the built-in camera, it features a water-resistant body and has a 30 percent smaller profile. It also comes with improved audio support.

On the other hand, the Spectacles 3 was first launched in August last year and it comes with a new minimalistic frame and two camera sensors to replicate stereoscopic vision. Unlike its predecessor, it is not water-resistant.

These smart glasses can be paired to the Snapchat account by looking at the user’s account Snapcode and pressing the button on the glasses frame. They can also be connected using Bluetooth for iPhones.

Spectacles glasses records video in a circular format because the company says that it’s closely approximate the field of view of the human eye. The recorded videos are stored internally and can be viewed and uploaded in the “Memories” of Snapchat.

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