Nokia, the Finland-based telecom equipment maker, has confirmed that it plans to cut around 1,233 hobs at its subsidiary Alcatel Lucent International. The number of jobs cited accounts for about one-third of the company’s workforce.
Currently, Alcatel Lucent International has about 3,640 employees. Of the total 1,233 jobs being cut, 831 jobs belong to the Nozay site, and 402 jobs belong to the Lannion site. Nokia France affiliate companies, including Radio Frequency Systems, Nokia Bell Labs France, and Alcatel Submarine Networks aren’t affected by the job cuts.
The development comes as the acquisition condition of not cutting the French jobs for at least five years is about the expire. This raises the question if Nokia intended to take this step as soon as it was allowed to or if the company is just trying to accommodate as per the market conditions.
However, Nokia has said in a statement that staff reduction is a necessary move because of the significant cost pressures. In the month of April, Nokia had said that the company planned to cut costs by 500 million euros by the end of this year, with 350 million euros targeted to come from operating expenses and 150 million from sales costs.
Nokia acquired the France-based Alcatel Lucent for €15.6 billion to strengthen its position in the market. During the acquisition, the French government was pretty clear about saving French jobs and put up a condition that Nokia would not cut French jobs for at least five years after the acquisition, the period which is about to expire.
The company is competing against the like of Huawei and Ericsson in the telecom equipment space. The job cuts at Nokia come at a time when it is the only company among the “big five” whose R&D investments have declined over the past years but it is higher than the other four when compared to the revenue.
Today, Xiaomi has released its new upgraded version of the Mi Rabbit Children’s Watch 4C in its home country — Mi Rabbit Children’s Watch 4C 4G. As the name itself indicates, it comes with support for 4G connectivity.
Apart from the connectivity support, another major change is the bumped up waterproof ratings — from IPX7 to IPX8. The device also comes with support for the company’s own XiaoAI smart voice assistant.
The smartwatch comes with support for good positioning, thanks to the eight-fold safe positioning system. It also offers ability to track historical data. The device features a 1.3-inch display, which is a bit smaller than the 1.7-inch AMOLED panel on the Mi Rabbit Children’s Watch 4.
The device also comes with a 2-megapixel camera sensor on the front of the watch, which can be used by the parents to remotely make 4G or Wi-Fi calls with the children. Compared to the 4 and 4Pro models, this new 4C device lacks support for dual-camera setup as well as 5G connectivity.
As mentioned, the smartwatch also comes with support for XiaoAI smart voice assistant which can offer several functionalities through voice commands, including weather reports, encyclopedia, music playback support, among others.
It also comes packed with a customized version of the QQ Chat app which has support for group chat as well as voice calls among other basic functions. For the payment function, parents are able to set the limits and can also check the record of spending.
In addition to all these features, the smartwatch also packs some basic fitness-related features, including step counting. There’s also support for navigational features.
The Xiaomi Mi Rabbit Children’s Watch 4C 4G is priced at 399 yuan which is about $56. The pricing is quite low when compared to the 4 and 4Pro models which cost 899 yuan and 1,299 yuan respectively.
The rumor mill had speculated in April that the OPPO Reno3 A mid-range phone will be made official soon in India. OPPO India has not announced the device yet. However, the Japanese wing of the company has discreetly launched a new phone called OPPO Reno3 A. The handset has arrived with a price tag of 39,800 Yen (~$372) in Japan.
OPPO Reno3 A specifications
The OPPO Reno3 A has 160.9 x 74.1 x 8.20mm dimensions and weighs around 175 grams. The Reno3 A has a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel with teardrop notch that offers 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. The Chinese firm claims that the phone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 89.9 percent. The display supports DC dimming and is safeguarded by Gorilla Glass 5.
It has an f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel selfie camera. The backside of the phone has a triple camera unit along with LED flash and EIS support.=. It comprises of an f/1.7 aperture 48-megapixel main lens, an f/2.2 aperture 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view, an f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel macro sensor, and an f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel depth assist lens.
The ColorOS 7.1 based Android 10 OS runs on the OPPO Reno3 A. The phone draws power from a 4,025mAh that comes with fast charging support. The Snapdragon 665 is the processor that powers the Reno3 A.
The Reno3 A is equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The other specs available on the device are dedicated microSD card slot, dual SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack. Lastly, the Reno3 A is an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant smartphone.
OPPO Reno3 A price
The Reno3 A is priced at 39,800 Yen (~$372) for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model. OPPO is not selling any other variant of the phone in Japan. The handset will be available for purchase from June 25 in gradient white and black color editions in the country.
It turns out that the rumors were true. During WWDC, Apple officially announced that the company will be switching to its own ARM-based Apple Silicon for some of the Mac devices. While making this announcement, Tim Cook touted it has a historic day for the Mac series.
This is a major move from Apple to ditch Intel for the chipset and use its own chips. It also means that the macOS will now be able to support native iOS and iPadOS applications along with macOS apps.
It’s noteworthy that Apple isn’t moving to ARM-based Apple Silicon exclusively, at least not yet. The company will be releasing its first Mac device powered by its own chip later this year but it is also working on new Intel-powered devices as well.
However, in the future, it won’t be surprising if the Cupertino-based giant decided to move away from Intel in favor of its own ARM-powered chip. One of the biggest advantages that the ARM-based chip will offer along with powerful performance is a much longer battery life compared to what is currently available.
Apple has also confirmed that its own applications will be updated to support its own upcoming chipset with the new macOS Big Sur. Apart from Apple, Microsoft and Adobe have also started working on updating their own apps for the new silicon, including Office 365 and Creative Cloud.
The newly announced macOS Big Sur comes with a new version of Rosetta which will automatically translate existing apps at the time of installation. This will ensure that the apps run without issues even though the developers haven’t fully updated it.
To make the development work easier, Apple also launched the “quick start” program. It offers documentation and sample code to help developers make the transition. Developers can also purchase the “Developer Transition Kit” which comes with a Mac Mini powered by Apple’s A12Z chip along with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD.
It seems that the move from Apple to shift towards ARM comes after Intel’s slowing performance gains. But Apple isn’t the only company that has been planning to shift towards ARM. Microsoft has been experimenting with the same for years.
Microsoft had launched the Windows R operating system, which was aimed for ARM-based hardware. Now, the company is offering Windows 10 for ARM and worked with Qualcomm to integrate Windows 10 in Surface Pro X powered by the SQ1 processor.
Recently, we reported about the project of Windows 10 for ARM on Lumia devices continuing to make progress with the addition of several new features. However, a fully-fledged Windows 10 laptop running on an ARM processor is yet to make its debut.
Yesterday, Redmi confirmed that it will be starting with the pre-sales of the Redmi 9 smartphone in China on June 24. While the international model of the Redmi 9 comes in 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, its Chinese variant is expected to arrive with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. According to Indian tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, Redmi may also announce the Redmi 9A entry-level phone alongside the Redmi 9. Since the Redmi 9A will be positioned lower than the Redmi 9, it may come with a lesser amount of RAM and storage.
RUMOUR: Xiaomi might also announce the Redmi 9A on June 24 along with Redmi 9 in it's homeland.#Redmi9A#Redmi9series
At the end of the previous month, the same tipster had revealed the entire specs of the Redmi 9 series that includes Redmi 9A, Redmi 9 NFC edition, Redmi 9C, and Redmi 9. There is no information on when the Redmi 9C models will be made official. The tipster had revealed that the Redmi 9A will come with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in storage. It is likely to be priced around 100 euros to 120 euros.
The Redmi 9A is said to be powered by Helio G25 chipset that includes Mali-G31 graphics. It will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. Hopefully, it will come with fast charging capabilities as it features a USB-C port.
The entry-level Redmi phone is expected to sport a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It may sport a front camera of 5-megapixel and a rear camera of 13-megapixel.
The Redmi 9A will boot to Android 10 OS that is overlaid with MIUI skin. Its other specs include microSD card slot, IR blaster, 3.5mm audio jack, and a rear-facing fingerprint sensor.
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 recently appeared on TENAA with its entire specifications and images. Rumors surrounding it have claimed that the Taiwanese manufacturer may announce it in July. Today, the company released an official confirmation on Weibo that the ROG Phone 3 will go official next month.
The predecessor ASUS ROG Phone 2 smartphone was made official on July 22. While the company has confirmed the July launch for the ROG Phone 3, the exact launch date remains under wraps for now. The handset will be rivaling with the Lenovo’s Legion gaming phone that is also set to debut next month. The Chinese firm is yet to confirm its launch date.
Like the predecessor, the ROG Phone 3 will arrive with gaming optimizations from Tencent in China. The Chinese firm will focus on improving the hardware performance of the device for gaming content.
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 has an AMOLED display of 6.59 inches. It produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display may support up to 144Hz refresh rate and it is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The Android 10 OS along with the latest edition of ROG UI will run on the device.
It could be the first phone to arrive with a rumored Snapdragon 865+ mobile platform. It may come in RAM variants like 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB and storage editions such as 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. The device houses a 6,000mA battery and it is likely to support 30W fast charging. For selfies, it has a 13-megapixel front camera and there is a rear-facing triple camera system that is pioneered by a 64-megapixel lens.
The Honor X10 Max is confirmed to break cover on July 2. The handset is now up for reservations on a Chinese retailer site. Ahead of the launch date, the Honor handset has appeared with its full specifications and images on TENAA.
The Honor X10 Max with model number KKG-AN00 was first spotted at the 3C certification platform in May with a 22.5W fast charger. Today, the same model number has appeared on TENAA’s database.
The TENAA listing reveals that the 5G-ready Honor X10 Max weighs 227 grams and measures 176.46 x 84.91 x 8.3mm. The phone is expected to arrive in colors like Speed Black, Speed Blue, and Light Speed Silver in China.
The Honor X10 Max has a 7.09-inch display that produces a Full HD+ resolution. The IPS LCD screen by Japan Display is expected to support for RBGW technology for enhanced brightness and reduced power consumption.
The 2.0GHz Dimensity powers the 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants of the Honor X10 Max. It is expected to land in China in 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions. For expanding its storage, there is a memory card slot on the phone. The Android 10 OS along with the latest Magic UI version will run on the device.
The Honor X10 Max has an 8-megapixel selfie camera inside the display notch. The handset features only two cameras on its back. The primary lens is 48-megapixel which is coupled by a 2-megapixel secondary shooter. The handset has a minimum rated battery of 4,900mAh capacity. As can be seen in the images, the smartphone is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint reader. There is no word on the pricing of the Honor X10 Max.
Redmi will be announcing the Redmi 9 phone in China tomorrow. In global markets, the Redmi 9 comes in 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage versions and three colors. Recent reports have revealed that China will be receiving the Redmi 9 in new configurations and four color options. Today, the Chinese manufacturer took to Weibo to share a poster that confirms the four color variants of the smartphone for China.
The Redmi 9 will be available in colors such as Lotus Pink, Dark Green, Carbon Black and Neon Blue in China. As leaked information revealed, it will come in choices such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions in the home market.
The Redmi 9 is fitted with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel with waterdrop notch. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The screen is safeguarded by Gorilla Glass 3 layer.
The Helio G80 SoC is the power behind the Redmi 9 phone. It has a large-sized battery of 5,020mAh that can be charged to the brim swiftly using an 18W charger.
The Redmi 9 has a front camera of 8-megapixel. The quad-camera system on its back comprises of a 13-megapixel primary camera, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a macro lens of 5-megapixel and a depth assist lens of 2-megapixel. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.
Yesterday, Honor confirmed that it will be launching the Honor X10 Max smartphone in China on July 2. A recent leak had claimed that Honor will announce the Honor 30 Lite 5G smartphone alongside the X10 Max. There is no official confirmation on its arrival yet. However, its arrival seems to be drawing near since its images have appeared on the TENAA certification platform. Moreover, the key specs of the phone have also surfaced on TENAA and Geekbench.
The Honor 30 Lite 5G is codenamed as ‘Maxwell’ and its model number is ‘MXW-AN00.’ The Geekbench listing of the MXW-AN00 phone revealed that it is powered by Dimensity 800 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. The phone is loaded with Android 10.
In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 2491 and 8737 points, respectively. Rumors have it that will be debuting as a rebranded version of the Huawei Enjoy Z smartphone that went official last month.
The images of the smartphone and some of its key specifications have also emerged at TENAA. The images reveal that it has a waterdrop notch display. The right side of the device has a volume rocker and a power key that is embedded with a fingerprint sensor. The rear side of the device has a rectangle camera housing with three lenses inside it.
TENAA currently has only a few details on the specs of the phone. It is a 5G-ready phone that houses a 6.5-inch display and a 3,900mAh rated battery. Its dimensions are 160 x 75.32 x 8.35mm.
Past reports have revealed that the Honor 30 Lite 5G will carry support for Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. It will arrive with 22.5W fast charging for its 4,000mAh battery.
It will have a front camera of 16-megapixel and a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. It could be priced around 1,600 Yuan.
After its celebrated return from bankruptcy, Gionee launched the Smart Life smartwatch last year alongside other products ranging from smartphones to power bank. The Chinese tech giant has now launched not one but three new smartwatches in India. The new models include the Gionee Watch 4, Watch 5 and Senorita. It’s refreshing to note that the smartwatches are announced not too long after the Chinese company launched the GBuddy power banks.
Gionee Watch 4 comes with a rounded 1.2-inch IPS LCD display with a 240 x 240 pixels resolution and transflective (always-on display) function. The body is made of alloy metal and dial stainless steel. The watch is powered by the Nordic NRF 52840 processor and can be connected at an operating range of 10m to your smartphone via Bluetooth 5.0. It features sensors for heart rate, geomagnetic and gravity, activity tracking and sport modes supports – Heart Rate, Distance, Steps, Calories Burned, Sleep Monitoring, Indoor Running, Outdoor Running, Indoor Walking, Outdoor Walking, Swimming, Cycling and Mountaineering. The Watch 4 is IP68 water-resistant reaching 1.5m
In addition, it supports call notifications and SMS alongside supports for Facebook, Email and WhatsApp notifications. It packs an impressive 350mAh battery that can go on for 12 days and standby time of 20 days.
On the other hand, the Gionee Watch 5 comes with a rectangular 1.3-inch IPS LCD display with a 240 x 240 pixels resolution, but in contrast to the Watch 4 it does not have support for always-on display functionality It is powered by the Nordic nRF52832 processor, with Bluetooth 4.0, it can connect to your smartphone at 10m operating range. The Gionee Watch 5, just like the Watch 4, supports Activity Tracking and Sport Mode together with Blood Pressure, Blood Oxygen Level Monitoring which is not in the Watch 4. Finally, it has a 160 mAh battery capacity that can last for 5 days.
Gionee Watch 5
The Senorita smartwatch specifically designed for new-age women features a rounded 1.04-inch IPS TFT display with 240 x 198 pixels resolution, it does not have always-on display functionality support. It is powered by the Nordic 52832 processor, with Bluetooth 4.0, it can connect to your smartphone at 10m operating range. The Senorita smartwatch, just like the Watch 5 and Watch 4, supports Activity Tracking and sports mode, it also supports Menstrual Cycle monitoring, customisable watch faces and water drinking reminder. Finally, it has a 130mAh battery capacity that can go on for 5 days.
The Gionee Watch 4 is priced at Rs. 4599 (~$60) while the Watch 5 is priced at Rs. 2499 (~$33). Finally, the comes with an Rs. 3499 (~$46) price tag. All three models will go on sale on June 23 on Flipkart.
Realme recently teaed that it would launch a smartphone that will be the first to pack an Helio G35 chipset. The smartphone was later confirmed to be the Realme C11. Images of the device were also shared online but details of the model are still not in the open. However, noted tipster Sudhanshu has revealed some details of the entry-level model.
The C11 is said to feature a 6.5-inch display with a waterdrop notch. The Helio G35 that has earlier been tipped to feature on the device will be paired with 2GB of RAM. The device will also have 32GB of storage. The phone will also come with three SIM slots whereby one will be a microSD card.
For photography, the Realme C11 is said to pack an AI dual camera setup at the rear. The main sensor will be a 13MP sensor but the second sensor wasn’t disclosed. The camera is also said to bring support for Super Nightscape mode. Unfortunately, the phone won’t have a fingerprint sensor.
There is no word yet on when the C11 will be launched but the device recently appeared on Realme’s support page in India.
Elephone is a popular Chinese smartphone maker with a list of high-end yet affordable devices. The company recently introduced two new smartphones – Elephone E10 Pro and Elephone PX Pro sporting competitive specifications at legitimate prices. Both the smartphones are available at huge discounts at the official Elephone Store. But, these discounts won’t be any more as the Elephone promotion and giveaway activities are ending within the next 3 days.
Elephone is currently hosting three primary activities to bring an overall better deal. We are listing all three activities so you can easily know details and participate in the activity.
Elephone E10 Pro + Protective Film + Flip Case (Save $60) – Elephone E10 Pro was recently launched with a quad-rear camera featuring a 48-megapixel primary camera. It houses a 6.55-inch HD+ screen with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and waterdrop design. The display even brings a better viewing experience as punch-hole camera cutout resides on the side.
In the Camera department, the smartphone features a 48-megapixel primary lens + 12-megapixel Ultra Wide-angle + 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 5-megapixel macro camera. It even supports side fingerprint and NFC for wireless payments. A 4000 mAh battery sits on the board for better backup.
It is available in different Combos, but the best is to get Device + Protective Film + Flip Case for $129.99 from Elephone Store.
Elephone PX Pro + ElepPods (Save $40) – It is another powerful mid-range device featuring a 6.53-inch Full HD+ Display. It is powered with Helio P70 Octa-Core chipset coupled with 4GB RAM + 128GB internal storage. There’s a dual rear 48-megapixel camera to take quality photos. A 16-megapixel front camera is present on the front. You will get a 3300 mAh battery with 10W fast charging technology.
It runs on Android 10 and houses a rear fingerprint lock.
Giveaway – Elephone E10 Pro – It is for the users who want to grab Elephone E10 Pro for free. You can enter the giveaway by participating in different tasks. More tasks you accomplish better will be the chances to win it.
Nintendo is one of the biggest game companies in the world. The Japanese company has shaped the lives of quite a number of folks with its popular consoles: the latest being the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite; as well as its decades-old games such as Super Mario and Legend of Zelda.
A few years ago, Nintendo began making games for mobile phones too. However, the company has not recorded as much success as it has on its consoles. The latest news says Nintendo may finally stop making games for mobile phones.
Bloomberg reports that the president of Nintendo, Shuntaro Furukawa, said back in May that “We are not necessarily looking to continue releasing many new applications for the mobile market.”. That statement should not be a big surprise seeing as the company didn’t see a boost in sales as competitors did during the February to May COVID-19 lockdown period.
Over the last couple of years, Nintendo has released games such as Super Mario Run, Mario Kart Tour, Dr. Mario World. Unfortunately, none of these games have been a big hit compared to other mobile games like PUBG.
Nintendo uses different pricing systems for its games which include subscriptions for Mario Kart Tour and a one-time purchase for Super Mario Run. This is different from the approach other games use which is a freemium model with upgrades for characters and weapons that cost money. Nintendo also believes that its games work better with controllers it designed rather than touchscreen-only devices.
It is reported that Nintendo will turn its focus to already released games rather than release new ones for the current fiscal year.
A popular Chinese smartphone maker recently launched a new Oppo Enco W51 True Wireless earbuds in China. These new beautiful earbuds are available on sale in China. It is slated for launch in some other countries including India, Malaysia, and others very soon. But, if you’re looking it to grab now and that too it for a $30 discount, then you need to head over to Giztop. It is available in white color on the retailer’s website.
Oppo Enco W51 is on sale in China, but yet to launch in other countries. It comes with Bluetooth v5.0 and IP54 water and dust resistance rating. It features some powerful features including a 7mm driver with a response range from 20Hz-20kHz. There is an excellent 4-hour battery life with a 25mAh earpod battery extends upto 24 hours with a 480 mAh case battery. These Wireless earbuds pack active noise cancellation feature for a true acoustic experience by limiting the outside noise. It even aids clear voice calls with its 3 noise cancellation earbuds.
Oppo Enco W51 Features
Refined Design
The Wireless Earbuds are lightweight, small, and is designed for comfortable wear. Its structure facilitates in noise reduction with tailored G3 in-ear curves for the ear canal structure. There’s a soft silicone ear cap for excellent softness and cushioning for the ultimate experience.
Seamless Connectivity
Oppo Enco W51 earbuds pack Bluetooth 5.0 hardware for low latency dual transmission. The dual-core chip helps to improve the connection speed and enhances Bluetooth anti-interference ability significantly. It can be useful for high-end performance while gaming and video consumption.
Noise reduction up to 35db
The wireless earbuds pack a dual-core digital noise reduction chip which can reach the maximum depth of noise reduction up to 35db. It carries a three-microphone to reduce aid the noise reduction technology.
Qi Wireless Charging
the Oppo Enco W51 supports Qi wireless charging which also enables wireless reverse charging from any compatible mobile device.
Oppo W51 Enco earbuds measure 4.6 grams in weight, and the case weighs 55.5 grams.
Oppo Enco W51 Earbuds supports touch gestures to make calls, change track, and control volume. It is available for the price of $99, but you can add a coupon code W5130 to get $30 off from Giztop.
If you own the Find X2 or Find X2 Pro and don’t mind giving Android 11 a spin, you can now download the beta. OPPO has made the builds available with ColorOS 7.2 on top.
OPPO has highlighted some of the features that Android 11 brings to the Find X2 series such as Scheduled Dark Mode which automatically switches your device between light and dark modes; a special bedtime mode that can be configured to your liking; ability to pin conversations in the notification menu; dedicated menu for smart home devices without the need for installing third-party applications; and stricter privacy settings.
OPPO warns that the build is only available to developers and not for end-users. They also warn that the build has bugs and is unstable. So if this is your primary device and you are not a developer, you may want to steer clear of the beta build.
You can download the Android 11 Beta build from the source link below. XDA-Developers have also written a step-by-step guide on how to flash it and how to rollback if you need to.
Samsung was recently rumoured to be planning to return to utilising the rotating physical bezel after swapping it out for a capacitive version on the Watch Active models. New photos of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 3 have now emerged online. The leaked images show the model while it is powered on.
The photos don’t really show a major change in the UI and the watch will rely on the rotating bezels in order for users to navigate around the available features. The design looks like the Galaxy Watch 2 except for the two physical buttons at the right side. The watch is expected to run Samsung’s own Tizen 5.5 OS.
The Galaxy Watch 3 will come in two sizes. The 45mm model measures 45 x 46.2 x 11.1 and it houses a 1.4-inch display. It will house a 340mAh battery. On the other side, the 41mm edition of the smartwatch will have 41 x 42.5 x 11.3mm dimensions and it will sport a 1.2-inch screen. This model will draw power from a 247mAh battery.
On the connectivity front, the Galaxy Watch 3 will support LTE and GPS. When it comes to health sensors, it will offer users a heart rate sensor, blood pressure monitoring, and electrocardiogram (ECG). It is unclear whether ECG will be available globally at launch. It will offer users with 8 GB of native storage. Its processor will be coupled with 1 GB of RAM.
The Galaxy Watch 3 will be coming with a MIL-STD-810G rated and IP68 certified chassis. It will be available in stainless steel and titanium editions. The screen will be safeguarded by Gorilla Glass DX.
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Watch 3 next month together with the Galaxy Buds Live TWS.
Xiaomi has officially released Android 11 Beta 1 build for Redmi K30 Pro/POCO F2 Pro as promised a few days back. Surprisingly, it is an AOSP build and not MIUI. Even iQOO has provided a similar build but Oppo Find X2 series gets a ColorOS 7.2 build.
The Android 11 Beta 1 for Redmi K30 Pro and POCO F2 Pro is available as a single common build as they are basically the same phone with different branding. It can be installed by anyone with an unlocked bootloader. But it is advisable to stay away if you are not a developer.
The installation process is similar to installing MIUI Fastboot ROM. So interested users will need the ROM file whose download link has been provided at the end of the post, Xiaomi MiFlash Tool, and device drivers.
Once all the above-mentioned things are sorted out, first extract the downloaded .tgz ROM file. Then, reboot the handset into Fastboot mode and open MiFlash tool on Windows PC/laptop. Now, connect the phone with the system and load the extracted ROM folder in the tool.
Lastly, click on ‘refresh’ to detect the device and select ‘clean all’ before hitting ‘flash’ to install the ROM. After the completion of the installation, the handset will automatically boot into Android 11 Beta 1 software.
Recent information hints at the launch of the Honor X10 Max along with the Honor 30 Youth Edition on July 2 in China. Ahead of the launch, the Honor 30 Youth Edition has been certified by China’s telecoms regulatory agency TENAA. The images of the device are all we got from the source.
An image of the Honor 30 Youth Edition (Lite) had earlier leaked revealing the rear design of the 5G model. This time around, we get to see the font design of the mid-range model as well as what lies on the sides. From the image, we can understand that the model will feature a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. At the rear, there will be a triple camera setup mounted on a rectangular module at the top left corner of the back panel.
The Honor 30 Lite 5G is expected to feature a 6.5-inch display with Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The display will also have a tall aspect ratio of 20:9, and a refresh rate of 90Hz.
Under the hood, the device will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset and will get its juice from a decent 4,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging. The phone is expected to run on Android 10-based EMUI 10.1 skin. For photography, there will be a 16MP selfie camera. The rear camera setup is made up of a 48MP main sensor teaming up with an 8MP and 2MP sensor. The phone also seems to have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Xiaomi’s Mi MIX Alpha is a device like no other. The “concept” phone features a display that practically wraps around it. The display was made by Visionox, a China-based company, that has now made a second-gen version of the screen.
According to a Weibo post by Digital Chat Station, Visionox has made an improved version of the display which has an optimized structure, a better fit, and an improved yield rate for mass production.
The post also said Visionox has made a 7.92-inches flexible AMOLED screen for foldable devices that allows the screen to be folded both inward and outward.
The image below shows a prototype device with the new flexible display. The device can be unfolded into a tablet and can be folded inwards to protect the display from scratches when in your bag or pocket. It can also be folded outwards if the user decides to use just one half of the screen like a regular phone.
Visionox says the display has an inward folding radius of 2.85 mm and an outward folding radius of 8mm. The folding mechanism is said to be quite complex but even at that, the display is ready for mass production.
Just because there is a better version of the wraparound display doesn’t mean the Mi MIX Alpha will enter mass production. Xiaomi may decide to leave the phone has a concept. However, we won’t rule out the possibility of another manufacturer working with Visionox to launch a commercially-available phone with a wraparound display.
After comparing the Realme X3 SuperZoom to Realme X2 Pro and X50 Pro Player, we are here for another flagship killers comparison. This time, we choose three devices from three different brands owned by BBK Electronics. All of them carry very interesting price tags while still offering flagship-class specifications. We are talking about the Oppo Ace2, the vanilla OnePlus 8, and the Vivo X50 Pro+. Which flagship should you buy and which offers the highest value for money? We will try to answer these questions through an in-depth specs comparison.
Oppo Ace2 vs OnePlus 8 vs Vivo X50 Pro+
Oppo Ace2
OnePlus 8
Vivo X50 Pro+
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
160 x 75.4 x 8.6 mm, 186 g
160.2 x 72.9 x 8 mm, 180 g
158.5 x 72.8 x 8 mm, 182 g
DISPLAY
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED
4000 mAh, fast charging 65W, Fast wireless charging 40W
4300 mAh, fast charging 30W
4315 mAh, fast charging 44W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging 10W, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP68 waterproof
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
At first glance, since it features a less invasive camera module, OnePlus 8 looks more elegant than its rivals. But the Vivo X50 Pro+ comes in a stunning color variant including a leather body which, in my honest opinion, would win almost every design comparison. I also like the Vivo X50 Pro+ for its curved screen and its incredibly high screen-to-body ratio. Sure, its camera module is huge and it is not the most elegant solution, but it remains one of the most stylish phones out there.
Display
With OnePlus 8, Oppo Ace2 and Vivo X50 Pro+ you do not get so many differences when it comes to display specifications. We give the first place to the Vivo X50 Pro+ because it has a higher refresh rate: 120 Hz instead of the 90 Hz found on the OnePlus 8 and the Oppo Ace2. With 120 Hz, you get a smoother viewing experience. In each case, you get an AMOLED panel with rich colors and the HDR10+ certification, as well as the same display diagonal.
Hardware/Software
The strongest point of OnePlus 8, Oppo Ace 2 and Vivo X50 Pro+ is undoubtedly the hardware side. They all feature the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform which is actually the best Qualcomm SoC released in 2020 for mobile devices. You even get up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 native storage. These devices are able to provide blazing speeds, high stability, and very high performances in every scenario, including the most demanding games and multi-tasking. The most interesting software side is the one found on the OnePlus 8 as it runs the Oxygen OS which is close to stock Android and well-optimized, but ColorOS is getting very close with a lot of improvements in the last period.
Camera
Vivo X50 Pro+ is definitely the best camera phone of this trio with a 50 MP main camera, dual OIS, 5x optical zoom and gimbal-like stabilization technology which is actually a lot better than normal OIS systems. Right after (but it does not stand a chance against the Vivo X50 Pro+), we got the OnePlus 8 with a 48 MP triple camera. Oppo Ace2 is definitely not a high-end camera phone.
Battery
Oppo Ace2 has the fastest charging technology and even the fastest wireless charging technology ever brought to the market. It needs just 30 minutes for a full charge and 56 minutes with wireless charging. But the OnePlus 8 can provide the longest battery life thanks to a bigger battery.
Price
OnePlus 8 sells in China with a starting price of €502/$565, Oppo Ace2 is priced $565 too, and Vivo X50 Pro+ sells for $709/€630. If we consider all the specifications, Vivo X50 Pro+ is the most convincing one as it offers a higher refresh rate and much better cameras. If you do not care about cameras, you can save some money with the Oppo Ace2 without facing important compromises. OnePlus 8 carries the same starting price as the Oppo Ace2 but it offers better cameras and slower charging speeds, as well as a great software department with the Oxygen OS.
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