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OnePlus CEO reveals how OnePlus plans on differentiating its upcoming TVs

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Sean
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Back in 2019, OnePlus entered the TV market with its own offering of smart TVs. The OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro marked its entry into the category and aimed at the premium segment of the market. Now, OnePlus is planning on launching more affordable offerings as well, whilst also focusing on differentiating its products from its competitors.

OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, recently gave an interview with AndroidCentral where he discussed the upcoming TV lineup. The senior executive stated that the company is heavily invested in the design of all of its offerings, believing that design is one of the most crucial aspects through which a product is differentiated. This will rely on two key factors, namely design and user experience.

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Furthermore, Lau mentioned that despite OnePlus’ focus on the budget segment, the company will not be compromising in terms of design. This is backed by the company’s upcoming TV featuring an ultra thin design of just 6.9mm. To put this thinness into perspective, the OnePlus 8 was placed against the TV as a comparison. Keep in mind, the TV will not just be this slim all throughout, and will likely have certain areas like the bottom being thicker due to necessary components.

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For audio, Pete stated that the company will be using an innovative acoustic arrangement, which will have its speakers rotated by 90 degrees. This allowed the company to house two large full range speakers that offer “50% deeper bass.” According to the senior official, the main idea was to deliver a “burdenless experience” and have the TV be a “projection of the user’s personality.”

OnePlus Smart TV Pricing Teased

OnePlus is also trimming the bezels down for its upcoming lineup. This is a feature more common on premium segments rather than the budget one. Lau revealed that the new TVs will have a high screen to body ratio of 95 percent which will be coupled with a 93% DCI-P3 color gamut that will make it “stand out as a better viewing experience among TVs in the segment.”

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ARM announces support for updateable GPU drivers

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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With the launch of Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 765/765G SoCs, Qualcomm announced support for updateable GPU drivers via app store. Xiaomi became the first OEM to deliver driver update to Adreno 650 GPU present in its Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro. Now, following the footsteps of Qualcomm, ARM also announces similar support for its Mali GPUs.

ARM Mali Updateable GPU Drivers

GPU driver updates on Android has been hindered for years as it takes months for OEMs to push them via OTA update. To solve this problem, Qualcomm introduced updateable GPU drivers through smartphone manufacturer’s default app store like Google Play Store.

This way users can get access to new features from OpenGL or Vulkan API without waiting for OTA system updates from the manufacturers. Also, graphic performances and bug fixes can be easily maintained with this approach just like on PCs.

Thus, realizing the benefits of this move, ARM has also joined the bandwagon but did not reveal the GPUs that will support it. As XDA Developers points out, it could be initially supported by the newly announced Mali-G78 GPU, which debuted alongside Cortex-A78 CPU architecture.

Additionally, ARM also announced support for Android GPU Inspector for its upcoming GPUs, which is an open-source profiling tool that helps game developers to optimize graphic performance.

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Pokémon Go Grandpa has evolved, now uses 64 smartphones

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Sean
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Taiwan’s famous Pokémon Go Grandpa has seemingly evolved into his ultimate state. The elderly Pokémon lover has upgraded his bike, which now carries a whopping 64 smartphones that all play Pokémon Go.

Back in 2018, Pokémon Go Grandpa was discovered and shared by a user on Reddit that instantly blew up in popularity. The 72 year old person was discovered playing the game with 6 smartphones attached to his bike. The man named Chen San-yuan is a retired Feng Shui master and an avid Pokémon Go fan, with his nickname being derived from his love for the game.

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Chen said that he started playing the game after his grandson introduced him to it. Now, he plays nearly 20 hours a day 5 to 6 days a week playing it, until his phone’s battery gets exhausted. But apparently that did not deter the elder gamer, as he simply added the number of smartphones on his bike as a solution. Furthermore, he even made a solution to mount them on his bike and plug a charge in for all of them, keeping them charged and powered up on the go.

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However, what is glaringly obvious is that the man knew no bounds as he kept adding the number of smartphones. Starting from 6 back 2018, Pokémon Go Grandpa has now evolved his bike to carry 64 smartphones. The layout is quite interesting, to say the least, and highly resembles the pattern a peacock’s feathers would when unfurled. So, it’s safe to say that Pokémon Go Grandpa is definitely out to catch em all.

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Realme X3, X3 SuperZoom launched with 120Hz display, 60x zoom camera, SD855+ with Rs. 24,999 (~$330) staring price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last month, Realme unveiled the Realme X3 SuperZoom smartphone in European markets. The company did not announce the Realme X3 handset. Today, the Chinese firm held a dedicated launch event in India to unveil the Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom smartphones. As the name goes, the Realme X3 SuperZoom comes with a periscope telephoto lens that brings support for up to 60x hybrid zoom. Both phones come with 120Hz refresh supporting displays, dual front-facing cameras, Snapdragon 855+ mobile platforms, and topnotch rear cameras. The Realme X3 series has arrived with a starting price of Rs. 24,999 (~$330).

Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom specifications

The Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom come with 3D curved glass rear with a premium finish. Both phones are equipped with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a pill-shaped cutout for housing two front-facing cameras. The Full HD+ display supports a 20:9 aspect ratio and up to 120Hz refresh rate. Both phones offer 90.5 percent screen space, claims the company. The screens of the Realme X3 series is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

The Realme X3 and X3 SuperZoom is powered by Snapdragon 855+ processor with LPDDR4x RAM. The UFS 3.0 storage on both devices come with Turbo Write and HPB improves overall performance and reduces power consumption. They are equipped with 4,200mAh batteries that support 30W fast charging. Its takes only 55 minutes to fully charge the X3 and X3 SuperZoom, claims the company. They are preinstalled with Realme UI based Android 10 OS.

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The Realme X3 SuperZoom has the Samsung GW1 64-megapixel primary lens, an OIS assisted 8-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with support for 5x optical zoom and 60x hybrid zoom, a 119-degree ultrawide shooter and a 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length. The Realme X3 SuperZoom features Nightscape 4.0 that brings support for Starry Mode for capturing shots of stars in the night sky. The Starry Mode not only relies on hardware, but also on high sensitivity sensors and extreme multi-frame algorithm. The autofocus feature allows users to focus on a particular element even in the farther starry sky by taking 10 long exposure shots and processing it with multi-frame synthesis. It results in capturing brighter night shots with less noise. For enhanced photography experience in low-light conditions, the Realme X3 SuperZoom comes with five settings like AI Super Nightscape, Ultra Nightscape, Tripod Mode, Starry Mode, and Pro Nightscape with manual settings.

The Realme X3 SuperZoom is equipped with two front-facing cameras. It comprises of the Sony IMX616 32-megapixel main camera and a 108-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The front and rear cameras of the X3SuperZoom support photography features such as UIX Max Stabilization, ultra-wide angle video shooting, real-time bokeh mode, up to 4K video shooting, and slow-motion video shooting.

The Realme X3 comes with a 16-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens in its dual selfie came system. The back panel of the phone also features a quad-camera system that includes a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 main lens, a 51mm 12-megapixel telephoto lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. It also supports Nightscape Mode and Starry Mode.

The other features of the Realme X3 series include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, dual-frequency GPS, USB-C, 1216 super linear speakers, tactile engine linear motor and in-screen fingerprint reader. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom price in India

Realme X3

  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 24,999 (~$330)
  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 25,999 (~$343)

Realme X3 SuperZoom

  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 27,999 (~$370)
  • 23 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – Rs. 32.999 (~$436)

The Realme X3 and X3 SuperZoom come in Glacier Blue and Arctic White color editions. The first sale of the X3 series will be carried on June 30 in India through Realme.com and Flipkart. These phones will be also available through offline platforms soon.

At the event, Realme India also announced Realme Adventurer back for Rs. 1,499 (~$20) and Realme Buds Q for Rs. 1,999 (~$26). Both products will be available for purchase through Realme.com and Amazon India from July 1. The backpack will be also selling through Flipkart.

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Xiaomi patents a foldable phone in which both front and rear cameras work together

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Sean
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A new Xiaomi patent has recently surfaced online. It is for a new foldable smartphone but with a unique aspect. While most handsets have independently functioning front and rear camera modules, this one has both of them run together at the same time.

The Chinese tech giant had submitted the patent to the China National Intellectual Property Office, which was finally approved earlier this week. The patent also arrives with images that reveal the smartphone layout and interesting camera placements. Looking at these images, it would seem that the smartphone features 3 image sensors. Two of these sensors can be found together while the lone camera is housed on the opposite side.

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In recent times, OEMs have adopted more and more sensors on the rear and front sides. However, raising the number of cameras also increased the cost of the device. Thus, Xiaomi has come up with an interesting solution to this issue through its new foldable smartphone patent, which will have the device use all three cameras when folded, making it a triple camera setup without a third sensor on the rear.

Xiaomi

The images reveal that when the device is folded through its hinge mechanism, the lone sensor falls right below and slightly ahead of the dual camera setup. In other words, folding the phone enhances its photographic qualities by raising the number of sensors. Unfortunately, finer details regarding the smartphone or its other specs have not been described and this might be Xiaomi’s attempt to cover all bases. Although, it is an interesting and practical take at lowering future foldable smartphones’ costs.

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Samsung unveils its new digital payment service dubbed Pay Card

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Sean
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Earlier today (25th June 2020), Samsung made an announcement regarding its new digital payment service. The South Korean tech giant has partnered up with Curve, a European digital banking firm, and Mastercard to bring Pay Card.

Samsung

The Pay Card is a new service that lets users manage and monitor their finances. It acts as a primary hub through which one can view all of their spendings through a smartphone. With the help of Curve, Pay Card is linked to your bank cards and offers a secure method to transfer payments.

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According to Conor Pierce, Corporate Vice-President of Samsung UK & Ireland, “At Samsung, our customers are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we strive to create the best technology, services, and solutions. The Samsung Pay Card powered by Curve will allow us to expand our Samsung Pay offering, giving our loyal customers even greater benefits and rewards than ever before.”

Samsung

The partnership for the new financial service is a first of its kind in Europe for Samsung Pay. This service will be launched in the UK later this year with plans for further expansion. It also marks another step from the company towards the digital financing sector, as it had previously partnered with SoFi for new debit cards and cash management accounts as well.

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Galaxy Watch 3 render leak exposes the entire design

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Samsung’s next big launch event could take place on August 5. At this conference, the company is expected to announce Galaxy Watch 3 alongside Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2. Now, weeks ahead of the launch, its render leaks exposing the entire design.

Galaxy Watch 3 Render Leak

The render of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 3 is a courtesy of popular leaker @evleaks aka Evan Blass who shared it to his supporters on Patreon.

At first look, we can understand what Samsung is trying to do with its new wearable’s design. Instead of following a modern approach like Apple, the South Korean tech giant is targeting the traditional watch wearers with its forthcoming smartwatch.

As per the render, the Galaxy Watch 3 will even feature a physical rotating bezel just like the original Galaxy Watch from 2018. Also, apart from the black artificial leather strap, it is expected to have a number of other options as well.

As far as specs are concerned, Samsung’s new wearable will be MIL-STD-810G as well as IP68-certified for protection. It will be available in two sizes – 45mm with a 1.4-inch display and 41mm with a slightly smaller 1.2-inch screen.

Further, the smartwatch will feature Corning Gorilla Glass DX, LTE, GPS, heart rate sensor, and ECG. As for software, it will run Tizen OS 5.5 with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. Lastly, the battery on the two variants will be of 340 mAh and 247 mAh respectively.

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Pokémon Unite from Tencent brings a new strategy based MOBA title to handheld devices

By
Sean
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The latest game within the popular Pokémon franchise has just been launched. Pokémon Unite has been developed by Tencent‘s TiMi Studios and brings your favorite Pokémons in a new team strategy based MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) title to your handheld devices.

The game highly resembles popular video game titles within the same genre, namely DOTA 2 and League of Legends. Looking at the map, a similar three lane style has been adopted within the 5 versus 5 player battle arena. From the launch trailer, we also see fan favorites like Charizard use their iconic fire abilities. Hence, it’s safe to assume it would play a lot like League or DOTA.

Pokémon Unite

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Notably, the developer behind the game, TiMi Studios, has also developed the extremely successful Honor of Kings and Call of Dute: Mobile, which were both free to play on smartphones. Pokémon Unite will also be free to play and will arrive with crossplay from the get go, with players joining in on both smartphones and the Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon Unite

Unfortunately, Pokémon Unite doesn’t have an official release date as of yet. However, it is expected to arrive soon. Finer details into its mechanics, gameplay, and even characters are also unknown but from the looks of the trailer, it already appeals to the Pokémon fan within us.

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OnePlus Nord budget smartphone to be available via Amazon in India

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Jeet
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OnePlus has been reportedly working on a new budget smartphone from months which is finally expected to debut next month in India. The phone is one of the most anticipated devices of the year as it will mark the re-entry of OnePlus in the budget segment after the OnePlus X smartphone that was launched in 2015.

Although the company has confirmed that the new OnePlus series of smartphones is launching, the brand has not yet revealed the name or the launch date. But if the reports are to be believed, then the OnePlus Nord could get launched on 10th July.

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Now, Amazon India has created a landing page on its platform, confirming the arrival of this budget smartphone. This also confirms that the phone will be available for purchase in India through Amazon, possibly with OnePlus’ official online store.

The upcoming budget smartphone from the company was first leaked as OnePlus 8 Lite, as a part of the newly introduced OnePlus 8 series. Later, it was reported that the device has been rebranded to OnePlus Z. Now, reports hint at the phone getting launched as the OnePlus Nord. But to know for sure, we’ll have to wait for a couple of weeks.

Rumors indicate that the device will come with a 6.4-inch OLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Running on Android 10, the device is said to be powered by a 4,000mAh battery with the company’s own Warp Charge technology.

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In the camera department, it is expected to have a quad-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. The fourth camera sensor could be a depth sensor or a color filter.

Along with the OnePlus Nord or whatever the company ends up calling this new budget smartphone, OnePlus Pods, the Chinese company’s first truly wireless earbuds are also expected to get launched.

Meanwhile, the company is hosting a launch event on 2nd July where it will introduce the new affordable OnePlus TV series in the Indian market. The pricing for the upcoming TV series has been confirmed to start under ₹20,000 (~$264).

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G key specs leaked; packs Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC

By
Jeet
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Earlier this year, Samsung had launched the Galaxy Z Flip as the company’s second foldable smartphone. Now, the South Korean giant is all set to launch a new 5G variant of the same pretty soon.

As per the reports, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G will be launched along with the Galaxy Note20 series flagship smartphones and the next-generation Galaxy Fold 2 smartphone. While the company is yet to confirm the existence of this smartphone, this model has been spotted getting Bluetooth SIG certification.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Specs Leak

Meanwhile, key specifications of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G has been leaked online through Weibo. It is being reported that the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC, clocked at 3.09GHz.

Earlier, the Geekbench listing showed that the phone will feature SD865 chipset. It’s noteworthy that the original Galaxy Z Flip comes powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, so it makes sense if the 5G variant comes packed with SD865 Plus chipset.

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Galaxy Z Flip featured

Further, the phone is revealed to have a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2636 x 1080 pixels. In the camera department, the smartphone will have a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 12MP primary sensor and a 10MP secondary sensor. On the front side, it will feature a 12MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

It will be powered by a dual battery setup that packs a 2,500mAh battery and a 704mAh battery. The phone will come with support for 15W fast charging technology. The Samsung Unpacked event could be hosted on 5th August and we could see this device getting debuted at the same event. But, we’ll have to wait for a few weeks for confirmation.

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New OnePlus TV series now up for pre-order in India; launching on July 2

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Jeet
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OnePlus is all set to launch its all-new OnePlus Smart TV series with affordable pricing in the Indian market on 2nd July. Now, just days before the official launch, the company has started taking pre-orders for the same.

Those who are interesting in this upcoming OnePlus TV series can now pre-order the product from Amazon.in. Those who pre-book the TV series by 2nd July can get the 2-Year Extended Warranty for ₹1,000 instead of its full price of ₹3,000.

New OnePlus TV Series Pre-Booking

Also, they’ll get ₹1,000 cashback on Amazon Pay account, thus rendering the extended warranty for free. However, the company has put up a condition that the user needs to complete the ordering process before 5th August.

So far, the company has confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus TV series with affordable pricing will feature a bezel-less ‘Cinematic’ display with 93 percent DCI-P3 color gamut and Dolby Vision support. It is also teased to feature a 95 percent screen-to-body ratio, which is really something to look forward to in a budget model.

OnePlus has also revealed that the pricing will start under ₹20,000, which is very low compared to the pricing of the OnePlus TV Q1 series that was launched in India last year. However, the company is yet to reveal more details about the TVs.

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If the leaks and reports are to be believed, then the Chinese company is all set to launch two TV models in India — 32-inch and 43-inch as they have been certified by Bluetooth SIG ahead of the launch, along with their remotes.

Some are speculating that the upcoming affordable OnePlus TV units share the same hardware as the recently launched Realme Smart TV models. This might be true as both the companies are part of BBK Electronics. However, to know if the reports are true or not, we’ll have to wait for a few more days for the official launch event to take place.

Meanwhile, the company is also set to launch a new budget smartphone series in the Indian market in July this year. The phone has been leaked as OnePlus 8 Lite and OnePlus Z but could get launched as OnePlus Nord. While the exact launch date is not yet known, the company has officially announced this new affordable smartphone series.

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Redmi 9A 3C certified; Launch seems near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Xiaomi recently unveiled the Redmi 9 smartphone in markets like Spain, Malaysia, and China. The Redmi 9 handset is a part of a series that includes other devices such as Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C, and Redmi 9C NFC edition. There is no word yet on the arrival of the Redmi 9C models. However, the next Redmi 9 model to go official could be the Redmi 9A phone. Recently, the M2006C3LG Xiaomi phone was spotted at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). It is said to be the Redmi 9A phone. A variant of the same smartphone has bagged approval from the 3C authority of China.

The 3C listing of the M2006C3LC Xiaomi Redmi 9A reveals that it is a 4G phone. The handset may ship with an MDY-09-EK charger that supports 10W charging.

Redmi 9A 3C

The predecessor Redmi 8A came with a big battery of 5,000mAh battery and its retail package included a 10W charger. However, the phone carried support for 18W fast charging through USB-C. Hence, there is a possibility that the Redmi 9A’s retail box may include a 10W charger, but the device may arrive with 18W rapid charging support.

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Redmi 9A Specifications (Rumored)

A recent leak revealed that the Redmi 9A will be coming with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display. It could be featuring a waterdrop notch. The screen is likely to deliver HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. It may come with a front camera of 5-megapixel.

Redmi 9 color variants for China-
Redmi 9 color variants

The rear side of the Redmi 9A may feature a 13-megapixel main camera. The Helio G25 SoC may power the device with 3 GB of RAM. The phone is expected to offer users with 32 GB of internal storage. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged through USB-C. It may come with other features like a rear-facing fingerprint reader, IR blaster, and infrared blaster. The handset could be priced around 100 euros (~$112) to 120 euros (~$135).

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Vivo X50 series global launch likely in July

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo unveiled the camera-centric Vivo X50 series at the beginning of this month in China. One of the major attractions of the series is the Vivo X50 Pro phone that comes with a gimbal optical image stabilization technology for its main camera. A new poster released by the Chinese firm with ‘coming soon’ text suggests that the X50 series will make its global debut in the coming month.

The Vivo X50 series is likely to arrive in multiple markets like India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. The series includes three devices such as Vivo X50, Vivo X50 Pro, and Vivo X50 Pro+. It remains to be seen whether all three devices are made available in the aforementioned markets.

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Vivo X50, X50 Pro and X50 Pro+ specifications

The Vivo X50 trio features a Full HD+ 6.56-inch S-AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. The X50 has a flat display panel, whereas the screens of the other two models have curved edges. The X50 and X50 Pro support 90Hz refresh rate whereas the Pro model comes with 120Hz refresh rate support. The Snapdragon 765G SoC with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM powers the X50 and X50 Pro models. These phones offer users with up to 256 GB of built-in storage. The Snapdragon 865 SoC powers the X50 Pro+ with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage.

Vivo X50 Series Featured

The Vivo X50 trio have 4,315mAh batteries. The X50 and X50 Pro support 33W fast charging whereas the X50 Pro+ is equipped with 44W rapid charging. They are loaded with FunTouch OS 10 based Android 10 OS. The three phones feature 32-megapixel front-facing cameras.

The Vivo X50 has a 48-megapixel (with OIS) + 13-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) quad camera system. The Vivo X50 Pro has 48-megapixel (with gimbal OIS) + 8-megapixel (periscope telephoto lens with OIS) + 13-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) quad camera unit. The Vivo X50 Pro is equipped with a 50-megapixel (with OIS) + 8-megapixel (periscope telephoto lens with OIS) + 13-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) quad camera system.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 renders appear to reveal punch-hole display design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Samsung is rumored to introduce the Galaxy Fold 2 foldable phone on Aug. 5v along with other products like Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Recent reports have claimed that as compared to the original Galaxy Fold, its successor edition will be arriving with improved displays. Also, the Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to adopt a punch-hole design for inner and outer screens. A reliable tipster from China has shared two renders that showcase the punch-hole design of the Galaxy Fold 2’s inner screen.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 inner screen render

Recent reports have revealed that the Galaxy Fold 2 will be featuring a 7.7-inch flexible display. With punch-hole design in tow and a larger screen compared to the original Fold, the Galaxy Fold 2 will offer a higher screen-to-body ratio. The Galaxy Fold had a 7.3-inch inner screen with a notch at the corner for housing the camera.

The Galaxy Fold 2’s 7.7-inch display is expected to offer a resolution of 1689 x 2213 pixels and an aspect ratio of 11.8:9. The screen will support up to 120Hz refresh rate.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2

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The original Fold came with a 4.6-inch cover display. Its successor edition is speculated to be equipped with a larger 6.23-inch cover screen with comparatively slimmer bezels. It will offer a resolution 819 x 2267 pixels resolution and support the traditional 60Hz refresh rate. Like the inner screen, the cover display of the Galaxy Fold 2 is also said to have a punch-hole design.

The Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Z Flip 5G are speculated to be equipped with Snapdragon 865 mobile platform that is yet to be announced. There is a possibility that the Galaxy Fold 2 may also come equipped with it. The device may come with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB storage options.

The Galaxy Fold 2 may house a 4,365mAh rated battery. It may sport a 64-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera system on its back. Martian Green and Astro Blue are the expected color editions of the Galaxy Fold 2. The foldable phone won’t come with an S Pen stylus.

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Samsung Galaxy M51 likely to debut in September

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A recent report had revealed that the Samsung Galaxy M41 is canceled and the next M series phone that is debut after the Galaxy M31 will be called Galaxy M51. A previous report had claimed that the Galaxy M51 will break cover by the end of June. According to a fresh report on MySmartPrice, the Galaxy M51 launch has been postponed to September.

The publication claims that its source has revealed that the arrival of the Galaxy M51 has been delayed once again due to production problems at the factories of Samsung. The report has no new information on the specifications of the phone.

The Samsung Galaxy M51 was recently spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with Snapdragon 675 SoC and 8 GB of RAM. However, it is being speculated that the phone could be equipped with Snapdragon 730 mobile platform. The One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS will come preinstalled on the Galaxy M51.

Galaxy M51

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The Galaxy M51 is expected to arrive with an AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. It is likely to feature an in-screen fingerprint reader. The handset may feature a primary camera of 64-megapixel on its back. The phone offer users with a big internal storage of 128 GB. The other specs of the phone are under wraps.

In related news, Samsung is said to announce the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Fold 2, and Galaxy Note 20 series on Aug. 5. Apart from these devices, the South Korean company is also gearing up to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 series and Galaxy Watch 3 in the coming month.

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Sony WF-XB700 and WF-SP800N TWS headphones launched in India

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Sony recently announced that it would be launching two new Truly Wireless headphones for the Indian market. What made the announcement special is that the earbuds will be the first TWS headphones that Sony would be launching in India. Indeed, the Japanese tech giant has launched the WF-SP800N and WF-XB700 TWS headphones.Sony WF-SP800N

Sony’s headphones may not have the coolest of names but what they ack in an attractive name is usually made up for in the specs table. The WF-XB700 features 12mm drivers and Sony’s EXTRA BASS technology that creates precise, punchy bass rhythms while maintaining vocal clarity, perfect for those who love the EDM or Hip-hop genre.

The headphone comes with an ergonomic Tri-hold structure designed to provide for a comfortable fit. The headset also comes with an IPX4 water resistance rating, making it suitable for use under wet conditions. It offers 9-hour long battery life and it can be extended up to 18-hour with the charging case.

On the other hand, the WF-SP800N comes with a noise-cancelling design which blocks out all forms of ambient sounds. The headphone comes with an IP55 water and sweat resistance rating. The WF-SP800N also comes with Sony’s proprietary EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound. The headphones also offer long battery life and stable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.Sony WF-XB700

The earbuds have soft-cushioned arc supporter and three-dimensional curved design that ensure a secure, comfortable fit. It equally features an intuitive touch control settings to play, stop, or skip through tracks and adjust the volume. Also, there is a Quick Attention function whereby all you need do is to place your finger over the earbud in order to turn down the volume and allow ambient sound in. You can also customise the settings to your preferences using the Sony Headphones Connect app. The battery can last up to 18 hours without noise-cancelling function turned on and with the charging box, Sony says that can be extended up to 26 hours on a single charge. With noise-cancelling, it bests 9 hours and 13 hours with the charging box. These estimates will be dependent on the volume level.Sony WF-SP800N

As for the prices, the Sony WF-XB700 is priced at Rs. 9900 and is already available across online and offline channels. It comes in Black and Blue colors. On the other hand, the Sony WF-SP800N is priced at Rs. 18,990 and will be available from June 26th across online and offline channels. It comes in Black, Blue and White colors.

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Xiaomi launches the Ningmei CR100 Mini Desktop CPU with Intel J4105 SoC

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has launched the Ningmei CR100 Mini Desktop CPU with a compact design and affordable price tag. The product is already available on the Youpin website for 1499 yuan (~$211) but there is a 100 yuan discount bundled with a wireless keyboard and mouse set, mouse pad, and 16GB U-disk for those who order before June 30.

The mini desktop PC comes with a compact design with a dimension of 192 x 188 x 54mm and weighing just 760 grams. The product provides a simple, more convenient and collaboration capabilities for the mobile office.

The desktop CPU is equipped with a Quad-core Intel J4105 processor paired with 8GB of DDR4 memory. There is also 256GB solid-state hard drive onboard which can meet the daily needs of ordinary users, processing multi-task files or applications without hassle. The computer also has built-in two-channel speakers as such you don’t need to use external speakers.

It is also equipped with an omnidirectional heat dissipation system and adopts an omnidirectional four-sided vacuum heat dissipation structure to achieve better heat dissipation. The CPU also comes with an array of interfaces which includes USB 3.0 ports, a network interface, VGA interface, HDMI interface, headphone and microphone jacks. At the rear, there are two USB 3.0 interfaces, SD card interface, headphone microphone interface, and a Type-C interface

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Oppo A11k vs Realme C3 vs Redmi 8A Dual: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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The battle of entry-level began. This year the main smartphone manufacturers focused on upper-midrange phones and increased the prices of flagship phones, but they did not stop releasing entry-level devices. The latest is the Oppo A11k, just launched in the Indian market. But is it the best entry-level in terms of value for money or there are better handsets? Actually, it has several rivals in the Indian market: we believe that among the most interesting deals there are Realme C3 and Redmi 8A Dual, despite the price hikes caused by the pandemic. This comparison will help you to understand which entry-level should be the best for your needs.

Oppo A11k vs Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual

Oppo A11k Oppo Realme C3 Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 155.9 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm, 165 grams 164.4 x 75 x 9 mm, 195 grams 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm, 188 grams
DISPLAY 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD 6.5 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR MediaTek Helio P35, octa-core 2.3 GHz Mediatek Helio G70, octa-core 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, octa-core 1.95 GHz
MEMORY 2 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD slot 2 GB RAM, 32 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 2 GB RAM, 32 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, Color OS Android 10, Realme UI Android 9 Pie, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.2, and f/2.4
5 MP f/2.4 front camera		 Triple 12 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4
5 MP f/2.4 front camera		 Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 4230 mAh 5000 mAh, battery charging 10W 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot, reverse charging, splash resistant Dual SIM slot, splash resistant, reverse charging

Design

If you want the most futuristic and elegant design, just do not go for entry-level phones like these ones. But Oppo A11k, Realme C3, and Redmi 8A Dual remain devices with modern aesthetics, including a display with narrow bezels and a waterdrop notch. Unfortunately, they have a cheap polycarbonate body. But with the Realme C3 and Redmi 8A Dual, you get some kind of protection against water. They are not waterproof, but you will not have problems if you use them while it is raining. Redmi 8A Dual even comes with the Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the display, so it is very sturdy.

 

Display

Unfortunately, with each of these devices, you get a display below the average. But we are still talking about sufficient panels, with enough definition and decent overall quality. In each case, you get an IPS display with an HD+ resolution. The Realme C3 looks like the one with the highest peak brightness, and it also comes with a wider display diagonal (6.5 inches). On the other hand, with the Oppo A11k and the Redmi 8A Dual, you get a more compact body thanks to smaller displays.

 

Specs & Software

The highest performance level is provided by the Realme C3 not only because it has a great Helio G70 with high CPU and GPU performance (but it is still an entry-level chipset), but also because it is the only to come with up to 4 GB of RAM. The RAM is paired with up to 64 GB of internal storage (eMMC, unfortunately). Right after, we got the Redmi 8A Dual which offers the great stability of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 439 chipset and up to 3 GB of RAM. Oppo A11k has a lower-end Helio P22 chipset and just 2 GB of RAM. Note that Realme C3 is the only to run Android 10 out of the box. The Realme C3 is definitely the winner of the hardware and software comparison.

 

Camera

The brighter focal aperture of the main sensor found on the Realme C3 makes this device the most interesting camera phone of the trio. It should allow shooting better photos than Oppo A11k and Redmi 8A Dual in most of the conditions. But the Redmi 8A Dual actually comes with a better front camera which consists of a single 8 MP sensor. Again, the Oppo A11k is the most disappointing, but not by a high margin.

 

Battery

With its huge 5000 mAh battery and its smaller display (smaller than Realme C3), Redmi 8A Dual is able to provide an overall longer battery life. Realme C3 takes the silver medal, while Oppo A11k can not compete with its two rivals because it comes with a much smaller (but still very satisfying) battery. Redmi 8A Dual also wins the charger comparison since it provides faster charging speeds (18W fast charging) and it even supports reverse charging. Both Oppo A11k and Realme C3 charge at 10W.

 

Price

Oppo A11k is priced Rs.8,990/$118 in India, the Realme C3 price in India has been set at Rs. 8,999, and Redmi 8A Dual is priced Rs.6,499/$85. At the end of the day, I believe Realme C3 is a more valid device since it comes with better hardware, cameras, and Android 10 out of the box. But Redmi 8A Dual is more compact and more affordable while still providing similar specifications. In regards to Oppo A11k, you should wait for its price to drop before considering it.

 

Oppo A11k vs Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual

PROs

  • Huge battery
  • Great front camera
  • Water-repellent
  • Fast charging
  • Reverse charging

CONS

  • No fingerprint reader

 

Oppo Realme C3

PROs

  • Amazing performance
  • Splash resistant
  • Android 10 out of the box
  • Great rear cameras
  • Huge battery

CONS

  • Dimensions
  • No fingerprint scanner

 

Oppo A11k

PROs

  • Fingerprint reader
  • Very affordable
  • Compact

CONS

  • Inferior hardware

Call of Duty: Mobile garners more downloads than PUBG Mobile in the first 265 days

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Activision’s Call of Duty: Mobile garners over 250 million downloads in just 265 days across both Android and iOS. It broke the previous record of 236 million downloads held by PUBG Mobile. Also, it generated more revenue than any other ‘Battle Royale’ mobile game in the same period.

Call Of Duty Mobile 250 Million Downloads 265 Days

Developed in partnership with Tencent’s Timi Studios, Call of Duty: Mobile launched for Android and iOS on October 1st, 2019. Since then, the mobile title accumulated over 250 million downloads compared to 237 million downloads by PUBG Mobile and 78 million downloads by Fortnite Mobile (only iOS at launch).

CoD: Mobile is most popular in the United States accounting for 18% of total installs (45 million downloads). The second and third top countries are India and Brazil respectively.

Further, Call of Duty: Mobile also witnessed the highest revenue generation than the other two games in terms of global users spending in the duration of the first 265 days. It generated $327 million, which is 78% more than PUBG Mobile and 83% higher than that of Fortnite Mobile.

Its best performing month was its launch month October 2019 with $55 million, closely followed by May 2020 with $53 million. Again, the US ranks first in terms of spending covering about 41% ($134 million) of the total revenue. Whereas, Japan ranks second, followed by Brazil in the third spot.

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Motorola to have an event on July 7

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Habeeb Onawole
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Motorola has a couple of phones in the pipeline such as the Motorola One Fusion and the Motorola Edge Lite. There is a chance that one or both of these devices may be unveiled at an event scheduled for July 7.

The Lenovo-owned company has sent out invites for an event on July 7 that begins at 3 PM CET. The invite doesn’t say which product will be unveiled but the Motorola Edge Lite and the Motorola One Fusion are speculated to be announced.

Motorola July 7 event

The Edge Lite is reported to have a 6.7-inch FHD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 765 processor, up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. It should also come with dual front-facing cameras, a 48MP quad-camera setup on the rear, and a 4800mAh battery. Other expected features are NFC, a dedicated Google Assistant button, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and Android 10 pre-installed.

The Motorola One Fusion, on the other hand, will be a 4G device with a 6.5-inch HD+ display, a Snapdragon 710 processor, up to 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage, and Android 10 pre-installed. It has also been reported that the phone packs a 5000mAh battery, 48MP quad rear cameras, and an 8MP selfie camera.

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