Nokia TA-1316 4G feature phone receives FCC certification

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Aug 14, 2020

A mysterious Nokia mobile phone with model TA-1316 has been certified by the US FCC. The list shows that this phone will have 4G connectivity, including support for LTE 5, 7 and 38 bands. The phone will also pack a battery capacity of 1150mAh, and a rated power of 3.7Vdc. This indicates that we may see a budget feature phone pretty soon.

In addition, Nokia TA-1316 also supports dual SIM cards. The FCC file also includes a picture of the back of the phone. The rear camera of the phone is a large square-shaped module with the Nokia branding at the back panel. The shape of the phone indicates that it is a feature phone. This is almost all the information we got from the listing.

It was revealed recently that Nokia 5.3 will be launched in India alongside other affordable phones soon. The Nokia feature phone may equally be on its way too.

Redmi 8 receives Android 10 update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 14, 2020

Xiaomi has been lately updating its last year’s budget smartphones to Android 10 worldwide. Like always, the company began to roll it out first in China, followed by other regions. The Redmi 8 got the update in early July in the firm’s home country. Now, it has finally started to receive it in India as well.

The Android 10 update for Redmi 8 in India comes with build number V11.0.1.0.QCNINXM. The OTA update also bumps up the security patch level to August 2020. The changelog also mentions only these two things but there could be certain bug fixes as well.

The Redmi 8 is not the only 2019 budget Xiaomi smartphone to get Android 10 in India this week. The Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7S, and Redmi Note 7 Pro are also receiving it. However, it is worth noting that the update for these devices is being seeded out in batches.

We except the company to start a wider rollout by the end of this month or early next month. Anyway, if you own any of the above handsets, you will get Android 10 as well as MIUI 12 in the coming weeks.

Unfortunately, none of them is eligible for Android 11 but may receive MIUI 13 next year.

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Sharp 120 inch 8K TV live images leaked, expected to launch soon

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Sean

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Aug 14, 2020

Earlier today (14th August 2020), a new leak revealed the live images for what could be a flagship TV launch from Sharp. While the Coronavirus pandemic had slowed the company’s launch cycle, it seems that the company is bouncing back with a 120 inch 8K TV which is expected to arrive soon.

A new leak that surfaced today shared the live images of a new TV with a very noticeable aspect, its whopping 120 inch size. According to the leak, the TV measures 1.5 meters in height and follows a minimalistic design. The live image had the TV mounted on a stand which consisted of two tripod like design. The TV is said to feature mini LED along with QD backlight display technology.

The leak also suggested that the 8K TV will have a 120Hz refresh rate, with 57600 light control partitions and a contrast ratio similar to OLED panels. It is expected that the upcoming massive TV will also feature a powerful chip to run the device. Furthermore, the CNBeta report also stated that there is a good chance of a 60 inch and 70 inch variant being launched as well. Unfortunately, the report is still unconfirmed at the moment, so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

Redmi 9A Indian variant gets Wi-Fi clearance, may launch soon

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 14, 2020

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand launched the Redmi 9 Prime in India earlier this month. There are indications that a new model may soon be added to the Redmi 9 series in India. The Redmi 9A should join the fray soon and as a precursor, the phone has been certified by the WiFi Alliance.

The Redmi 9A has already been unveiled in the global market alongside the Redmi 9 and 9C. The phone which bears the model number M2006C3LI will likely hit India with a few upgrades, according to the listing. The device will run on the latest MIUI 12 version based on Android 10. For reference, the global variant arrived with MIUI 11.

The listing doesn’t reveal any other specifications the Redmi 9A would hit India bearing but we already know the phone features a 6.53-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel with a tall 20:9 aspect ratio and waterdrop notch. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G25 chipset paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. The phone also packs a generous 5,000mAh battery which receives power over a USB Type-C charging port.

Xiaomi India is yet to reveal when the phone will be launched in the South-East Asian country but we expect that to happen soon.

Huawei and ZTE likely to be kicked from India’s 5G Trials

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Sean

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Aug 14, 2020

While India is gearing up for its 5G trials, Chinese telecommunications giant like Huawei and ZTE might not be allowed to participate. With the political relations between India and China being strained, Chinese vendors might find their networking operations difficult if not completely shut out in India.

For those unaware, clashes along the Indo-China border in recent months have left both sides wary of another, with the Indian government already taking action by banning Chinese apps and stopping shipments as well. Furthermore, the government will also be applying amendments to its investment rules on 23rd July 2020 to restrict bidders from nation it shares land borders with, due to national security reasons, as per a Bloomberg report.

At the moment, the Indian Ministry of Communications will restart its pending discussions regarding approvals for 5G trials by private companies like Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea, which were delayed due to the nationwide lockdown caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. The government is also actively trying to dissuade carriers from buying Chinese equipment.

India’s recent actions are also in line with the US, UK, and even Australia, which have all recently flagged Chinese companies as potential national security threats. While Huawei was originally allowed to participate in Indian 5G trails earlier this year, that has since changed after military clashes which had 20 Indian soldier casualties back on 20th June 2020. So stay tuned as we will be providing more updates on the matter.

Realme C12 launches in Indonesia with Helio G35, triple camera, 6000mAh battery, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 14, 2020

Realme C series of smartphones are the brand’s most affordable handsets. The company is restructuring this series by offering phones at every price point rather than one model for a quarter or two. After unveiling Realme C11 in June, the firm debuted Realme C15 in July. Now, it launches Realme C12 bridging the price gap between the first two phones.

The newly announced Realme C12 shares the design and some of the specs with the handsets launched prior to it under this series. It is powered by the same MediaTek Helio G35 and comes only in a single configuration with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. Anyway, if needed, users can expand storage via microSD card.

On the front, the device sports a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel with 20:9 aspect ratio and a dew-drop notch housing a 5MP selfie camera. Further, the polycarbonate back of the phone features a geometric pattern, a fingerprint sensor, and a triple camera setup consisting of a 13MP primary shooter, a 2MP monochrome sensor, and a 2MP macro snapper.

Other features of this smartphone include a massive 6,000 mAh battery, 10W charging, reverse charging, MicroUSB port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Realme UI based on Android 10.

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The Realme C12 comes in two colors namely Coral Red and Marine Blue. It is priced at IDR 1,899,000 in Indonesia and will go on sale for the first time on August 16 for a special discount price tag of IDR 1,749,000.

For those unaware, both Realme C12 and Realme C15 are scheduled to launch in India on August 18.

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Google forced OnePlus out of a Fortnite launcher deal: Epic Games

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Sean

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Aug 14, 2020

Epic Games has alleged that Google had forced OnePlus out of a Fortnite launcher deal. The news arrives just as the known game publisher is suing the search giant for taking out Fortnite from its Google Play Store.

According to Epic Games, Google forced the Chinese smartphone vendor to break off a deal that would have had a special Fortnite game launcher premiere on OnePlus smartphones. Furthermore, the publisher accused that Google also demanded that another Android smartphone manufacturer, LG, also cancels its plans for a similar deal as well.

Reportedly, Google pressured OnePlus against the deal, after it expressed “concerns” regarding Epic have the ability to bypass the Play Store. Additionally, Epic also said that the deal with OnePlus would have had a special launcher available worldwide, but the search giant “demanded that OnePlus not implement its agreement with Epic with the limited exception of mobile devices sold in India.”

Epic Games went on to state that the company “prevented LG from pre-installing the Epic Games app on LG devices,” since LG had a contract “to block side downloading off Google Play Store this year.” Unfortunately, Google has declined to comment on the matter, when contacted by The Verge. Fortnite came to Play Store after all such dealing fell through, but was kicked out earlier this week since it allowed users to pay for the in-game currencies directly to Epic rather than through Google’s Play Store. The publisher is suing both Apple and Google for this, so stay tuned as we will keep you updated on the matter.

WeChat downloads spiked in the US after Trump issued app ban

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Sean

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Aug 14, 2020

The WeChat app and its encrypted alternative Signal saw a spike in downloads in the US, after the Trump administration passed an executive order to ban the application earlier this month.

According to a Reuters report, the Tencent owned app saw a rise in downloads, as users rushed to install the application before it completely disappeared from the app stores in the country. Similarly, Signal also saw a similar trend, especially in China, as it is an encrypted alternative, which owned by non-profit Signal Foundation. The report stated that the WeChat app downloads rose by 41 percent in a six day average in the United States when compared to the previous week.

This occurred immediately after the Trump Administration threatened to ban the app last week. Notably, the Signal app download rose by 30 percent in the US app stores and by a whopping 90 percent in the Chinese app stores. A Sensor Tower analyst stated that, “Not only are alternatives like WhatsApp and Telegram officially blocked in China, but Signal has an inherent advantage in that it’s well known for being strongly encrypted.”

Furthermore, WeChat users have also turned towards other Tencent owned chat apps like QQ, since the ban did not specifically include this platform. As such, the downloads for this app have also tripled in the past week. At the moment, Apple and other US giants are pushing back against the move from the government, citing various busines losses that would occur if it is enforced. Although, it remains to be seen how this event develops, so stay tuned.

Huawei patent reveals a Foldable Smartphone with a stylus and Sub display

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Sean

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Aug 14, 2020

A new Huawei patent has recently surfaced online and details a new foldable smartphone, which arrives with a stylus and a sub display. With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 just being launched a while back, this could be Huawei’s answer as the Mate X2.

Huawei had filed the design patent back in 2019 with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration), which got approved and published earlier today (14th August 2020). The notable aspect of the foldable smartphone is the fact that it features a stylus and has a sub display right next to the primary screen, which follows an inward folding design.

Looking at the detailed images provided by LetsGoDigital, the bezels around the primary screen are thin, including the one next to the secondary display. This sub display is narrow and long, covering the entire length on the left side, and features two cut outs for a dual front facing camera system. This entire setup is slightly raised, providing space for the stylus as well. On the rear, a quad camera setup can be found.

While the sub display and camera module portion are rather thick, the portion with the flexible display is rather thin. This allows the device to fold right up till the sub display, matching it in overall thickness when folded. Notably, no physical buttons can be observed on the device, which might suggest the functionality of its smaller display. Unfortunately, the patent might just be Huawei’s attempt to cover all bases and they may never really develop such a device, but we would have to wait for an official announcement to know for sure. So stay tuned.

Xiaomi plans on launching smart refrigerator and washing machine in India later this year

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Sean

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Aug 14, 2020

A new report from 91Mobiles has revealed that Xiaomi is planning on launching a range of new smart home products in India later this year. A source from the Chinese tech giant has revealed that the company will be launching new smart refrigerator and washing machines in the fourth quarter of 2020.

These will be the first ever washing machines and refrigerators that would be launched in the country from the Chinese brand. The new launches would be from MIJIA‘s lineup and are in line with Xiaomi’s plans on expanding its IoT and home product portfolio in the region. Notably, the company’s India managing director Manu Kumar Jain had stated last year stated that Xiaomi plans on entering into new categories like water purifiers, laptops, and washing machines.

The OEM has already launched the Mi Water Purifier and recently unveiled its Mi Notebooks as well. So, we can expect the washing machines to arrive soon as well. Furthermore, Xiaomi would likely follow its aggressive pricing policy, which would make the offerings attractive in the market. Unfortunately, the company has yet to comment on the matter or confirm the news.

Google Pixel 5 may release only in XL edition, Key details appear

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 14, 2020

Google is expected to announce the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 in October. While the former is a 5G-version of the recently announced Pixel 4a mid-ranger, there are conflicting rumors about the latter. According to GSMArena that cites information revealed by @ImJustSayingJC Twitter user, the Pixel 5 will come only in an XL version. He has also shared some vital information on the specs of the phone.

Earlier this month, display analyst Ross Young had claimed that the Pixel 5 will be sporting a 6.67-inch display supplied Samsung and BOE. He had claimed that the screen will support a 120Hz refresh rate. The Twitter user has also claimed that the Pixel 5 has a 6.67-inch 120Hz display. It appears that it will be a large-sized display, but it will not be carrying the ‘XL” branding.

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The Google Pixel 5 smartphone will be arriving with a rear-facing fingerprint reader and 128 GB of storage. It will be fueled by the Snapdragon 765G mobile platform. Recently, the handset was spotted at AI Benchmark with 8 GB of RAM. The Pixel 5 may arrive with a price tag of $699. As Google has already confirmed, the Pixel 4a (5G) will be arriving in the market with a $499 price tag.

The recently announced Google Pixel 4a features a 5.81-inch OLED display and it is powered by Snapdragon 730 mobile platform. The phone comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. It has a 12.2-megapixel rear camera and it has a front camera of 8-megapixel. It is backed by a 3,140mAh battery that supports 18W charging. The phone is priced at $349.

Redmi G Gaming Laptop launches with 144Hz display, Core i7-10750H, GTX 1650 Ti, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 14, 2020

Redmi launches its first gaming laptop in China dubbed as Redmi G. It comes in three variants powered by three different chipsets. But the design and most specifications are common on all the models. It starts at 5,299 yuan ($763) and will be available starting August 17.

Redmi G Gaming Laptop Specifications

All the three models of the Redmi G gaming laptop sport a 16.1-inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LCD panel with 100% sRGB color gamut, 81% screen-to-body ratio, 178° viewing angle, brightness of 300 nits, and anti-glare coating. However, only the mid and top variant feature 144Hz refresh rate, whereas the base model comes with the standard 60Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, they feature three different processors and two different GPUs.

Base Variant
- 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10200H
  - 8-Thread Quad-Core Processor
  - Base Frequency – 2.4GHz
  - Max Turbo Frequency – 4.1GHz
  - 8MB Intel Smart Cache
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Mid Variant
- 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10300H
  - 8-Thread Quad-Core Processor
  - Base Frequency – 2.5GHz
  - Max Turbo Frequency – 4.5GHz
  - 8MB Intel Smart Cache
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Top Variant
- 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10750H
  - 12-Thread Hexa-Core Processor
  - Base Frequency – 2.6GHz
  - Max Turbo Frequency – 5GHz
  - 12MB Intel Smart Cache
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

Talking about common parameters, they feature identical boxy design with a 720p webcam at the chin of the display, full size backlit keyboard with 1.5mm keystroke, Hurricane Cooling 2.0 copper cooling system with dual-fan, 2 x 2W speakers, DTS:X Ultra 3D Sound, Microsoft Windows 10 Home Chinese version, and 55Whr battery. As for memory, all the models come with 16GB ( 2 x 8GB) 2933MHz DDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe × 4 NVMe SSD (up to 2TB).

Also, here’s the list of connectivity and I/O options on the Redmi G Gaming Laptop.

WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.1
Gigabit Ethernet Port
1 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0 Gen2
1 x USB Type-C
1 x Mini DP 1.4
1 X HDMI 2.0
3.5mm Headphone Jack
Power Input

Redmi G Gaming Laptop Pricing and Availability

Redmi G Core i5-10200H + GTX 1650	5,299 yuan ($763)
Redmi G Core i5-10300H + GTX 1650 Ti	6,299 yuan ($907)
Redmi G Core i7-10750H + GTX 1650 Ti	6,999 yuan ($1,007)

The notebook is exclusive to China but you can pre-order it from Giztop with international shipping for a starting pricing of $959.

Pre-order Redmi G Gaming Laptop from GizTop

Apple pushes back against WeChat ban, Chinese users would rather give up iPhone than the app: Survey

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Sean

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Aug 14, 2020

Recently, we had reported on the Trump administration banning the WeChat app, a popular Chinese social media platform. This new US sanction would force Apple to remove the app from its App Store, which was expected to cause it to lose a significant part of its sales in China. Now, a new report reveals that Apple plans to push back on the ban while a survey found that 95 percent of Chinese users would rather give up iPhone than lose WeChat.

At the moment, it is unknown if the ban on the WeChat app is strictly restricted to just the US App Store or the global one. Tencent, the parent company of WeChat, stated that it believed that the ban is only applicable in the US but is seeking clarity. The cause for this unsure atmosphere around the new order is due to its vague working, which states banning any transaction related to WeChat.

According to a Bloomberg survey, 95 percent of the 1.2 million Chinese Apple users said that they would rather switch to an Android device than use an iPhone without WeChat. A HongKong user stated that banning WeChat would make an iPhone into “electronic trash.” Another stated that his “family in China are all used to WeChat and all our communication is on the platform.”

A Wall Street Journal report also revealed that over a dozen companies including Apple, Ford, Walmart, and Disney are pushing back against the ban. In a call to the White House, the known brands detailed the adverse consequences that a ban on WeChat would have on their businesses. With WeChat being used to payments, e-commerce and marketing as well, Tencent stated that any device without it would be “extremely hard to sell” in China.

Nokia 2.4 RAM, storage variants and color options leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 14, 2020

Rumors have it that HMD Global will soon launch a low-budget phone called Nokia 2.4. The handset was spotted at Geekbench in the previous month. A fresh report by Nokia Power User has revealed some key information on the specs of the Nokia 2.4.

The report reveals that the highest model of the Nokia 2.4 will have 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. It will also come in 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage version. The handset may arrive in color options like grey, blue, and purple.

The rear side of the Nokia 2.4 will be sporting a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera like the predecessor Nokia 2.3 phone. For selfies, it will have a front camera of 5-megapixel. Through the FCC certification, it is known that the model numbers such as TA-1270, TA-1274, TA-1275, and TA-1777. Among these, the TA-1270 could be the dual-SIM edition of the Nokia 2.4 heading to wider markets.

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The Nokia 2.4 is said to be backed by a 4,500mAh battery. The Geekbench listing of the phone has revealed that it measures 165.85 x 76.3mm. It could be sporting a 6.5-inch display.

The Geekbench listing of the Nokia 2.4 revealed that it will be yet another phone to arrive with Helio P22 chipset. The phone will come preinstalled with Android 10 OS. There is no word on the launch date of the smartphone. Probably, it could be one of the phones that HMD Global may launch at the IFA 2020 tech trade show in the coming month.

Redmi K30 Ultra 100,000 units sold out within a minute in its first sale in China

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Jeet

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Aug 14, 2020

A couple of days ago, Xiaomi launched the Redmi K30 Ultra smartphone in the Chinese market, marking the 10-year anniversary of the company. Today, the smartphone went on sale for the first time.

Now, the company claims that during the first sale of Redmi K30 Ultra in China, it managed to sell 100,000 units within a minute. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has also promised to get more units of the phone for the next sale.

As for the pricing, the phone comes in four variants — 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 8GB + 512GB, all of which are priced at 1,999 yuan (~$287), 2,199 yuan (~$316), 2,499 yuan (~$359), and 2,999 yuan (~$388) respectively.

The Redmi K30 Ultra features a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, HDR10+ support, 120Hz refresh rate, and 92.7 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, the device comes powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ 5G chipset. It is built using a 7nm process and packs the latest high-performance ARM Cortex-A77 and Mali-G77 cores. The device supports SA/NSA dual-mode 5G as well as dual 5G standby.

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In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5-megapixel tele-macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone is also optimized for gaming as it comes with dual Hyper Engine 2.0 and Game Turbo optimization engines. It also has a 3,495mm² ultra-large area vapor chamber along with a graphene + graphite 3D heat dissipation system.

It runs the Android 10 operating system with the company’s MIUI 12 on top. The phone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery along with support for 33W fast charging technology.

Honor’s first gaming laptop teased to come powered by Intel chipset

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Jeet

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Aug 14, 2020

Huawei‘s sub-brand Honor has today confirmed that the company is gearing up to soon launch its first gaming laptop in China. On its official Weibo account, the company has already started teasing this upcoming device.

From the teaser, it seems that the company has confirmed that the upcoming gaming laptop will come powered by the Intel chipsets. It is likely to the 10th-generation Intel Core i7 series chipset.

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It has also showcased some of the keys from the keyboard which seems to indicate that there will be support for different types of lighting effects. However, the keyboard teased in the image isn’t the real one and it goes on to spell out “Intel” and “Honor” with the keys.

The company’s executive has teased that the first gaming laptop from Honor will come with an advanced heat dissipation technology, as well as some more powerful features. However, the company has not revealed those features yet. It is also claimed to be a “lot thinner” than what people usually expect from a gaming laptop.

So, nothing much is known about the Honor gaming laptop’s configuration but it to arrive in multiple configurations. Since the company has already started teasing this device, we expect the official launch to happen soon.

Redmi Router AX6 with Wi-Fi 6 support launched in China for 399 yuan ($57)

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Jeet

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Aug 14, 2020

Redmi has today officially started selling the Redmi Router AX6 Wi-Fi 6 Router in China. It is priced at 399 yuan, which roughly converts to $57. As the name indicates, it is an upgraded variant compared to the Redmi Router AX5 launched a couple of months back.

As for the design, it comes with Xiaomi’s typical white-color simple, sleek, and elegant design. There are six antennas on the device or the independent signal amplifiers. It measures 320 x 320 x 55mm and weighs 0.95kg.

The device comes powered by the Qualcomm six-core enterprise-level chipset which includes four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.4GHz and dual-core NPU for hardware-level acceleration, clocked at 1.7GHz. This chipset is manufactured using the 14nm process.

The Redmi Router AX6 comes with support for the new Wi-Fi 6 technology and has dual-band support as well — 2.4GHz and 5GHz for the concurrent wireless rate of up to 2976Mbps. This is claimed to be 2.55 times the wireless rate of AC1200 Routers, and it also comes with support for the full Gigabit network port.

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The company says that the router supports OFDMA transmission, multi-device access to the internet. it can also complete data transmission from eight devices in one transmission and reduces network latency by more than 35 percent.

It also comes with features like Mesh Hybrid networking to cover the entire household and one-click connection of smart devices. The company is also offering a 3-month membership of Tencent Game Accelerator for online games.

For those who are unaware, the Redmi Router AX5 launched in June this was the company’s first Wi-Fi 6 router. On the other hand, Xiaomi has launched two Wi-Fi routers in the market this year — Mi Router AX1800 and Mi AIoT Router AX3600.

iQOO 5 Pro live shots appear to reveal curved screen and triple rear cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 14, 2020

The iQOO 5 Pro will break cover along its iQOO 5 sibling on Aug. 17. Yesterday, a leaked shot revealing the retail box of the iQOO 5 had surfaced on Weibo. Today, a Weibo user shared real-life images of the iQOO 5 Pro to reveal its front and rear design.

As can be seen, the iQOO 5 Pro has textured carbon fiber finish on its back. The same kind of textured design can be seen in the images of the retail box of the phone. There are three cameras on the backside of the iQOO 5 Pro. The third one is a periscope zoom lens. Recently, a reliable tipster from China had revealed that the phone will support the 5x optical zoom and 60x hybrid zoom.

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The iQOO 5 Pro has an AMOLED display with curved edges. A punch-hole cutout can be seen at the top-left corner of the screen. The Full HD+ display will offer a 120Hz refresh rate. It is speculated that the phone is equipped with the same 6.56-inch curved AMOLED panel that was made available on the Vivo X50 Pro+ phone.

The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 865 mobile platform and LPDDR5 RAM. It has UFS 3.1 storage and is likely to be backed by a 4,000mAh battery. It will be arriving with support for 120W fast charging technology.

In related news, the iQOO 5 handset that has a model number of V2024A was spotted at Geekbench in June. At that time, the 8 GB RAM edition had appeared and now the 12 GB RAM variant has surfaced on the benchmarking platform. It is speculated that the iQOO 5 will come with a flat 6.56-inch AMOLED display with punch-hole design and it will carry support for 55W fast charging.

OPPO PEAM00 / PEAT00 full specifications and images surfaced at TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 14, 2020

An unknown OPPO phone with model number PEAM00 / PEAT00 has received certification from the TENAA regulatory body of China. The handset has also received approval from the 3C authority of the country. These listings suggest that the handset will go official as early as this month in China. Probably, it may debut as an A-series smartphone.

The OPPO PEAM00 / PEAT00 measures 160.5 x 73.9mm. It is a slim and lightweight 5G phone as it measures 7.85mm in thickness and weighs 169 grams. It has an AMOLED panel of 6.43 inches. The display seems to feature a punch-hole at its top-left corner. The Full HD+ resolution supporting screen delivers a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

The smartphone receives the power to perform from a 2.0GHz octa-core processor. It is unclear whether it is powered by a Qualcomm or MediaTek chipset. The phone is likely to come with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. The phone is preloaded with Android 10 OS. It lacks a microSD card slot

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The OPPO PEAM00 / PEAT00 has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. There is a square-shaped camera module at the corner of the phone’s rear. It includes a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor. The phone will come with the support of 4K resolution.

The PEAM00 / PEAT00 smartphone has a dual-cell battery. The rated value of one of its batteries is 2,100mAh. It is known through the 3C listing o the device that it may ship with a 65W fast charger. The PEAM00 / PEAT00 handset was previously believed to be the upcoming OPPO Ace3 phone. However, the specs of the phone that have appeared on TENAA suggest that it could be an A-series phone.

Alleged Realme X3 Pro appears in leaked shot with 120Hz display

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 14, 2020

Recent reports have revealed that Realme is planning to launch a couple of new phones in China. Phones with model number RMX2200/RMX2201, RMX2176, and RMX2121 have appeared in the database of TENAA in the recent past. The final product names of these devices are not known yet. Expect for the RMX2121, the entire specifications of other phones have already appeared at TENAA. The RMX2121 could be a forthcoming flagship phone, but there is no confirmation on it yet. A tipster from China with a good track record has shared a live shot of the smartphone. He claims that it is an upcoming X-series flagship phone from Realme.

Last year, Realme launched the Realme X2 mid-range and Realme X2 Pro flagship smartphone. In June, Realme India took off covers from the Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom smartphones. The Chinese firm is yet to announce the Realme X3 Pro phone. The X-series flagship smartphone shown in the leaked shot could be the Realme X3 Pro.

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The Realme X2 Pro that debuted in October last year came with a 90Hz refresh rate supporting display. According to the tipster, the next Realme X series flagship is equipped with a Samsung-made curved display with COP packaging technology. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate and has a very thin-sized bottom bezel. As it can be seen in the screenshot below, the alleged Realme X3 Pro will let users to switch between 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rates.

There is no information available on the specifications of the Realme X3 Pro smartphone. The flagship phone could be powered by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. Hopefully, upcoming reports will spill more information on the specs of the Realme X3 Pro.

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