Xiaomi Mi 10 receives MIUI 11 update, brings NavIC Support, April Security Patch and More

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Jun 22, 2020

Amazfit Stratos 3 smartwatch has just been launched in India. The smart wearable features support for 80 different activity/sports modes and have a battery life of up to 14 days.

Amazfit had previously teased the gadget’s launch for the region. While it had originally been launched back in 2019, it has now finally arrived in India as well. The Amazfit Stratos 3 features a circular dial with a 1.34 inch transflective display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The dial has four physicial buttons on a stainless steel body with a silicone strap.

The device is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual core processor and packs 512MB RAM and 2GB of internal storage. Its battery is claimed to last up to 14 days on a single full charge when used in Ultra Endurance Mode and 7 days in the Smart Mode. If GPS is used continuously, then the smartwatch lasts just 35 hours in the Accurate mode, 45 hours in Balanced mode, and 70 hours in Power Saving Mode.

The Amazfit Stratos 3 supports 80 different sports modes like snowboarding, skiing, outdoor skating, fencing, karate, and more. Furthermore, it houses a Biotracker PPG bio-tracking optical sensor, a 6 axis accelerometer, a 3-axis geomagnetic sensor, and even an ambient light sensor. In terms of connectivity, it offers NFC, GPS/ Glonass, Bluetooth v5.0, and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. The smartwatch can even survive up to 50 meters underwater thanks to its 5ATM waterproof rating.

For those interested, you can purchase the Amazfit Stratos 3 through the popular online retailer, Flipkart, and Amazfit’s official Indian website. It is priced at 13,999 INR (roughly 184 US Dollars) and will begin sales later today (22nd June 2020) starting from 8 pm IST for its single Black strap variant.

Redmi shipped over 19 million units of Redmi 8 series phones globally

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 22, 2020

Redmi number series is one of the best-selling smartphone series worldwide. The Redmi 8 series first debuted in September 2019 with the launch of Redmi 8A, which was later followed by Redmi 8, Redmi 8A Dual, and Redmi 8A Pro. Now, as the brand is set to lunch Redmi 9 in China on June 24, it reveals that it has shipped over 19 million units of Redmi 8 series devices globally.

Since its inception, Xiaomi’s Redmi series of smartphones have been popular because of their affordable pricing as well as better specifications compared to devices from other companies.

But that begun to change as competitors began to launch identical phones and sometimes even better models. On the other hand, the Redmi series of smartphones had become large enough that it was spun-off into an individual brand.

Despite the competition, Redmi managed to ship over 19 million units of Redmi 8 series phones globally, which is truly an achievement. But the same cannot be said for the Redmi 9 series which is launching during the pandemic.

Anyway, it is possible for the brand to sell more units as customers around the world are expected to prefer cheaper phones in the current situation.

Redmi 9, the successor to Redmi 8 was recently launched in South East Asia and Europe. Now, it is making its way to China and may also soon debut in India.

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Realme Narzo 10A 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant launched in India

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Jun 22, 2020

Realme has just launched the higher end version of the Narzo 10A in India. This version houses 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and will sit right above the 3GB RAM model that was launched last month.

Under the hood, the Realme Narzo 10A features MediaTek G70 SoC. It sports a triple camera setup on the back and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack. The display is a 6.5 inch HD+ panel which has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Along with 64GB of storage, the memory can be expanded via a microSD card slot.

The Realme Narzo 10A 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant is priced at 9,999 INR (roughly 131 US Dollars). It will be available through online retailers like Flipkart and the official Realme website and will go on sale tomorrow (23rd June 2020). The device will also be available in So White and So Blue variants and will also be sold through offline stores in select states in India.

Certain offers are also applicable to its launch, including 500 INR MobiKwik cashback. Furthermore, Flipkart is offering 30 INR discount on their first prepaid transaction using RuPay debit card, 5 percent unlimited cash back on Flipkart Axis Bank credit card, and an extra 5 percent off with Axis Bank Buzz credit card. Customers will also have the option of no cost EMIs as well.

Pete Lau said to join OPPO as Chief Product Experience Officer; will keep working as OnePlus CEO

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Jun 22, 2020

Pete Lau departed from OPPO to form another smartphone company — OnePlus, which is also backed by BBK Electronics. As a founder and CEO of OnePlus, Pete Lau made the company into one of the most recognized smartphone brands in a short time.

Now, Pete Lau is said to be returning to OPPO but will keep his current role as OnePlus as well. While continuing to the Chief Executive Officer of OnePlus, Pete Lau will likely be joining OPPO as the Chief Product Experience Officer.

OnePlus Co-Founder Pete Lau — Pete Lau, Co-founder & CEO of OnePlus (Image Source: OnePlus)

In this new role at OPPO, Pete Lau is said to be responsible for product planning as well as development. The news comes just months after it was announced that OPPO VP Shen Yiren announced his departure from the company, who was responsible for marketing.

It will be interesting to see how this senior leadership reshuffle will shape the company given that both OnePlus and OPPO have very different strategies. While OnePlus is heavily focused on online retail, OPPO gaining its prominence through offline sales.

The reshuffle of the leadership also comes as the performance of OPPO is declining even though the brand is still among the leading smartphone companies globally. For instance, in Q1 2020, OPPO’s market share dipped 1% compared to the previous quarter and it declined by 3% compared to the same period last year.

Currently, OPPO is the fifth largest smartphone brand globally with a market share of 8%. In Q1 2020, the company managed to ship 22.3 million units of its smartphones, which is quite lower compared to 31.4 million units in Q4 2019.

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Motorola Razr 2 has been delayed, will now launch in 2021: Report

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Jun 22, 2020

The Motorola Razr 2 may have been delayed. The second iteration of the foldable smartphone series from Motorola might not be seen until 2021. Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, shared this assessment on his Twitter handle. Ross is a known analyst who is well versed in the industry with his tips being accurate quite often.

We hearing that the Motorola Razr 2 is delayed a quarter due to COVID-19. Not likely available until 2021.

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) June 18, 2020

The primary reason for the delay of the Motorola Razr 2 has been attributed to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. According to Ross Young, COVID-19 has been an obstacle in Motorola’s plans and has forced the company to move its launch date into the near future. So, the Motorola Razr 2 may be launched in 2020, but won’t be available until 2021.

Unfortunately, the exact launch date is not known, but he predicts that it will be some time at the start of the next year. This will likely give Motorola’s competitors enough time to fill in with their own offerings. Notable rivals include Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, which is expected in August 2020 along with the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Furthermore, Ross also recently stated that the Motorola Razr 2 will not feature UTG or Ultra Thin Glass but will use a layer of plastic.

It is also expected that the second generation of the foldable handset will feature a larger display and will also likely feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 700 series processor, namely the Snapdragon 765G that is capable of 5G networking. Other improvements may be in the area of RAM memory, wireless charging, and more. Additional information should arrive in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more updates.

Apple’s foldable iPhone to reportedly launch as early as next year

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Jun 22, 2020

Apple is well behind the likes of Samsung and Huawei which have already launched their foldable smartphones and are now gearing up to launch second-generation of such phones.

However, Apple is now trying to catch up. While it is coming up with a 5G-powered iPhone for the first time this year, it is also reportedly working on a foldable iPhone. As per the reports, the foldable iPhone could get launched as soon as next year.

As per the report, the upcoming foldable iPhone will be ditching the notched front panel and thus, there will be no facial recognition support. Instead, the company will be opting for a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for the first time.

We recently reported about Apple’s first foldable iPhone and its design. It was clear that instead of a flexible screen that folds, a design that Samsung and Huawei uses, Apple will be using two displays that will be folded through hinges.

The Cupertino-giant is expected to keep its existing supply chain partners, including Hon Hai, Daliguang, Kecheng, etc. for the foldable device. However, for early-stage development, Hon Hai could be the only assembly foundry. The company will also be bringing Xinrixing on-board for the first time.

According to the analysts, which foldable smartphones are priced higher, they also offer higher margins to the companies. So no wonder most of the smartphone makers and focusing on offering foldable phones.

While we are waiting for a foldable Apple iPhone, Samsung is all set to launch its next-generation Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 smartphone, which is expected to go official in August this year, along with the Galaxy Note20 lineup.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 flagship chipset goes into production at TSMC

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Jun 22, 2020

Qualcomm will be announcing its Snapdragon 875 next-generation flagship mobile chipset by the end of this year. And it seems that COVID-19 has not affected the company’s plan and everything seems to be on schedule.

As per the new reports, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has officially entered the production stage. It is based on the 5nm process and also includes the Snapdragon X60 5G baseband.

Compared to last month, the product capacity of the 5nm chips at the Nanke 18 factory has been increased by 10 percent to nearly 60,000 units in one month. As per the industry estimates, Qualcomm is investing 6,000 to 10,000 5nm wafers per month in TSMC.

Some estimates indicate that the Snapdragon 875 chipset could be delivered to Qualcomm somewhere around September. However, it remains to be seen when the company starts giving them to smartphone makers.

TSMC had previously started mass production of Apple A14 chipset which is also based on the 5nm process. The company will be using this new chipset to power the upcoming iPhone 12 series which also features 5G support.

On the other hand, Samsung is expected to start mass production of Exynos 992 5nm chipset from August this year. Recently, ZTE also confirmed that the company will be launching its 5nm chip next year and that its 7nm chip is in production.

Huawei is also reportedly working on two of its new chipsets using the same 5nm process — Kirin 1000 and Kirin 1020. The Kirin 1000-powered Huwaei P40 series is also expected to get launched in October this year.

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Xiaomi XiaoAI Mouse announced for crowdfunding at 129 yuan ($18)

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Jun 22, 2020

Xiaomi has been launching its new products with XiaoAI smart voice assistant built-in. Continuing the trend, the company has today released Xiaomi XiaoAI Mouse, which as the name itself indicates, comes with support for XiaoAI voice assistant.

The product will be available through crowdfunding in China on the company’s own website for a price of 129 yuan. However, that pricing is just for the crowdfunding campaign and the retail price will be 149 yuan.

As for the design, the new mouse looks similar to the Mi Wireless Mouse previously launched by the company. However, it adds a new button which when long-pressed, triggers voice assistant.

It comes with an antibacterial casing, a metal roller, and a hidden microphone. It has a USB Type-C interface and is powered by a built-in 750mAh battery which the company claims can offer 30 days of usage and 180 days of standby time.

This Xiaomi XiaoAI Mouse also marks the first entry of the voice assistant in the office use-case products that can be used with a computer. The voice assistant comes with support for thousands of smart skills, claims the company.

It comes with dual-mode connectivity options — Bluetooth and USB. It can also be connected to two computers at the same time. Users can hold the left and right keys for about three seconds simultaneously to switch between the computers.

The mouse supports several voice commands such as “Open Word” and it opens the computer’s default word processor. Similarly, you can command “Computer Shutdown” and your computer will initiate the shutdown process.

Apart from support for voice commands, it also comes with voice input. This can be very helpful for those who can’t type but now they can quickly add content through voice input. It also supports voice translation and word translation from Chinese to English, Japanese, and Korean.

Just like other products from Xiaomi, this one too supports controlling of smart home products through voice commands.

Samsung users complain of their Blu-ray players not working

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Jun 22, 2020

Many user have recently started complaining that their Samsung Blu-ray players have stopped working. According to hundreds of people, the Blu-ray players from the South Korean tech giant are stuck in an infinite boot loop when being turned on. Others reported hearing buzzing noises as well, but with no apparent reason.

The Blu-ray players from Samsung have reportedly stopped functioning properly since Friday, last week. Apart from the endless boot cycle, a few devices have stopped responding altogether to any button presses or commands. Furthermore, the buzzing noise is similar to the Blu-ray players trying to read a disk, despite the users not putting any disk in the player.

This may be suggestive of an inherent hardware flaw. The issues being faced by Samsung products are not limited to any particular Blu-ray player model, which may suggest that it is likely related to software issues. However, brands don’t generally roll out a firmware update that is common across multiple different models and lineups.

At the moment, even the support staff from Samsung have no idea what the problem actually is. An official statement has been given regarding an investigation being started to look into the issue. ZDNet claims that the problem might be related to an expired SSL certificate, which is basically what the Blu-ray players use to connect to Samsung’s servers. Although, that is yet to be confirmed.

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Redmi’s first Dimensity 1000+ smartphone could launch in about two months

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 22, 2020

MediaTek has been releasing a number of 5G chips under its Dimensity series since last year. Nevertheless, we are yet to see a large adoption from OEMs. Lately, companies have been debuting phones with Dimensity 800, however, there are only two handsets with Dimensity 1000 series. But the number is expected to increase soon as Redmi’s first Dimensiy 1000+ (Plus) smartphone will be launching in about two months according to Digital Chat Station on Weibo.

MediaTek hasn’t been doing well compared to its primary competitor Qualcomm in the past few years. From last year, the Taiwanese chipmaker started announcing new gaming-oriented Helio G series and Dimensity 5G chips. Though the former is being used by many OEMs, the latter has just begun to get traction.

The Dimnesity 800 SoC can be found in a handful of devices like Huawei Enjoy Z 5G, ZTE Axon 11 SE, Oppo A92s, and more. On the other hand, the Dimesity 100 series as a whole is limited to only two phones – Oppo Reno 3 5G (Dimensity 1000L) and iQOO Z1 5G (Dimensity 1000+). In fact, we are yet to see a phone with standard Dimensity 1000.

Having said that, Xiaomi (Redmi) only has two MediaTek 5G devices and those are the recently launched Redmi 10X 5G and Redmi 10X Pro 5G. But it is slated to change soon as Redmi could launch its first smartphone powered by Dimensity 1000+ (Plus) in the next two months.

This handset could be the one with model number M2006J10C, which was recently spotted on China’s 3C with support for 33W fast charging. As per a previous leak, it might feature a 144Hz LCD panel along with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Unfortunately, the name of this phone is a mystery as of now. It is rumoured to be Redmi K40, a direct successor to Redmi K30 5G. Anyway, it could also be a new series altogether.

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Huawei and Xiaomi are buying UTG panels for future Mate X or MIX Alpha models: Report

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Jun 22, 2020

A new report has suggested that both Huawei and Xiaomi have placed orders for UTG or ultra thin glass panels. These panels are typically found as a layer on top of foldable smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Hence, the new orders might be for a possible future variant of Huawei’s Mate X series and Xiaomi’s commercial version of the Mi MIX Alpha.

For those unaware, UTG is an improved version of the polyimide film which was initially used in the first generation of foldable handsets like the Galaxy Fold and Mate X. Thus, it is a stronger, more durable, and flexible thin panel. Notably, the Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha concept smartphone used a Visionox display that wrapped around the device, while the relatively more recent Mate Xs featured UTG.

At the moment, Xiaomi has yet to launch a commercial version of the Mi MIX Alpha, but the report from Digital Chat Station (@数码闲聊站) does hint at a possible variant. The report was shared on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, and is apparently from the supply chains of both the Chinese tech giants that are purchasing curved panels and surround panels.

Honor X10 Max’s renders and display details appear

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Jun 22, 2020

Earlier today, Honor confirmed that the Honor X10 Max will be debuting in China on July 2. Soon after the confirmation, a well-known Chinese tipster shared the specs sheet of the smartphone. The smartphone is now up for reservations in China through Suning.com. The listing has the front renders of the smartphone. Through a new Weibo post, the same tipster has revealed some vital information on the screen of the X10 Max.

According to the tipster, the Honor X10 Max features a screen supplied by Japan Display (JDI). As previous rumors had claimed, the X10 Max’s display supports 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut. It supports the highest brightness of 780nits.

The 7.09-inch display of the Honor X10 Max also supports RGBW technology that enhances screen brightness and reduces power consumption. The tech was previously seen on the Huawei Mate 10 that debuted back in October 2017.

Honor X10 Max render display — Honor X10 Max

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The X10 Max’s screen supports 1080 x 2280 pixels Full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The chin of the device is slightly thick, but the rest of the bezels are quite slim. The right edge of the phone has a volume rocker and a power button that is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The SIM card slot can be seen on the left spine of the device. Previous leaks have revealed that it has dual speakers. One speaker can be found on the top edge whereas the other is at its bottom.

The Dimensity 800 5G is said to power the phone along with a 5,000mAh battery. It is expected to come with support for 22.5W fast charging.

The Honor X10 Max has a camera of 8-megapixel housed inside the display notch. The rear camera setup will be led by a 48-megapixel main camera. The Magic UI 3.1.1 based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the X10 Max.

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iQOO Z1x will reportedly feature a 120Hz high refresh rate display

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Jun 22, 2020

With the smartphone market becoming increasingly more competitive, OEMs are cramming in more features and specs to make their offerings stand out. In this generation, features like 5G and a high refresh rate displays are the norm even for certain mid range handsets, and according to a fresh report, the upcoming iQOO Z1x will also sport a 120Hz display.

The news was first shared online by a Weibo user (@午后狂睡). On the Chinese microblogging website post, the user revealed that the iQOO Z1x will feature a high refresh rate panel. Furthermore, the user even held a poll discussing the pros and cons of such displays. Higher refresh rate panels generally consume more energy than the standard displays but offer a better interaction and overall user experience.

From what we know so far, the iQOO Z1x will sport Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G SoC, which is capable of 5G networking. The device recently passed China’s 3C certification that revealed that the smartphone will support fast charging up to 33W. Unfortunately, finer details regarding the handset are currently unknown and we will have to wait for an official company announcement or news leaks to know more. So stay tuned.

OPPO A11k launched in India for Rs. 8,990 (~$118)

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Jun 22, 2020

Earlier this month, OPPO launched the OPPO A12 mid-range phone. Today, the company announced the OPPO A11k handset in the country with specs like the A11. In comparison, the A11k is equipped with lesser RAM and storage.

OPPO A11k price in India

The OPPO A11k is priced Rs. 8,990 (~$118). The handset has 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in storage. The handset comes in Flowing Silver and Flowing Blue color options. It is now available for purchase in offline markets and Amazon India.

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OPPO A11k specifications

The OPPO A11k has a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display that offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The phone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent.

The Helio P35 chipset octa-core processor. The ColorOS 6.1 UI based Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the smartphone. The phone features a 4,230mAh capacity.

The A11k has a rear-facing 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. It has a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The back panel of the phone features a fingerprint sensor.

Apple iPhone 12 series display details leak online

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Jun 22, 2020

Apple will be launching its flagship next-generation iPhone 12 series smartphones this fall. As per the reports, the company is expected to launch four variants this time, which include iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Max, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Now, a new report has surfaced online which reveals key details about the screen or display of the upcoming devices. As per the report, these four smartphone models will come in three different screen sizes.

The standard iPhone 12 will have a 5.4-inch display with support for screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, offering 475 PPI pixel density. The Max variant, on the other hand, will have a 6.1-inch panel with 2532 x 1170 pixels resolution and 460 PPI density.

The iPhone 12 Pro will also come with a 6.1-inch display but will have 2532 x 1170 pixels screen resolution with 460 PPI. And the top-end variant, iPhone 12 Pro Max with having a massive 6.7-inch screen with 2778 x 1284 pixels resolution and 458 PPI.

Except for the iPhone 12 Max, all the other three models will be equipped with a display panel from Samsung Display. The iPhone 12 Max will be sourcing display panels from either LG Display or BOE. But since the first batch of panels from BOE has not yet passed Apple’s test, the initial units could have LG panels only.

In terms of design, the tech giant will continue with the same full-screen display design with narrow edges and a notch in the middle. The Pro variant phones will come with 10-bit color depth and will feature a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, all four models will come powered by the Apple A14 chipset which is being manufactured using the 5nm node process. Another major feature that these devices will bring is the support for 5G connectivity.

As for the camera department, the iPhone 12 and 12 Max will have dual camera sensors on the back while the Pro and Pro Max will feature a triple-camera setup. Reports indicate that there will be no change in the design of the rear camera module.

The reports claim that the iPhone 12 could now start at $649, making it more affordable than last year’s iPhone 11. But, there are new reports which claim that the company could also launch a 4G-only model of iPhone which could be priced even lower.

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Samsung Galaxy M01s, Galaxy Watch 3 receive BIS approval

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Jun 22, 2020

Earlier this month, Samsung unveiled the Samsung Galaxy M01 entry-level smartphone in India. The model number of the smartphone is SM-M015F/G. A new variant of the same phone with model number SM-M017F/DS has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It could be the enhanced version of the phone called Galaxy M01s. The same authority has also certified the Galaxy Watch 3. These certifications hint that the Galaxy M01s and Galaxy Watch 3 will be arriving in India in the near future.

The BIS authority has approved SM-R845F, SM-R855F, and SM-R850 variants of the Galaxy Watch 3. These model numbers were also spotted in Bluetooth SIG certification recently. They are said to be the model numbers of the 41mm and 45mm editions of the Galway Watch 4. The Galaxy Watch 2 successor is expected to debut as early as next month globally. However, there is no confirmation on when it will be arriving in India.

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Rumors surrounding the Galaxy Watch 3 revealed that the 41mm edition will have 1.2-inch display and 247mAh battery. The bigger 45mm model will have a 1.4-inch screen and a larger battery of 340mAh capacity. The screen of the device will be shielded by Gorilla Glass DX and it will feature a rotatable bezel.

The Galaxy Watch 3 will have 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of built-in storage. It will boot to Tizen OS 5.5. It will be an IP68 and MIL-STD-810G rated smartwatch that will come in stainless steel and titanium options.

As far as the Galaxy M01s is concerned, it appeared on Geekbench last month with specs like Helio P22, 3 GB of RAM, and Android 9 Pie OS. Its Wi-Fi certification revealed that it only supports the 2.4GHz spectrum. The other specs of the Galaxy M01s are under wraps.

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Redmi 9 pre-sale to start on June 24 in China

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Jun 22, 2020

Spain and Malaysia were the first markets to receive the Xiaomi Redmi 9 smartphone. Xiaomi’s brand Redmi recently started teasing the arrival of Redmi 9 in China. Today, the company confirmed that the pre-sale of the Redmi 9 will be carried out on June 24 in the home market.

Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 9 series in India in March. Soon after its launch, it was reported that the Redmi Note 9 series will not be releasing in China as the company will be focusing on selling 5G-ready Redmi phones in the country. However, it recently launched a 4G version of the Redmi 10X and the upcoming Redmi 9 is also a 4G phone. It is speculated that the Redmi 9 could be the last 4G phone from the company in China.

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Currently, the Redmi 10X 5G with a starting price of 1,599 Yuan (~$226) is the cheapest 5G phone from the brand. It will take only a few months for 5G phones to arrive with 999 Yuan (~$141) starting price in China.

Coming back to Xiaomi Redmi 9 for China, it is speculated to arrive in new configurations such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. In Spain and Malaysia, the Redmi 9 is available in 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage versions and colors like Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple and Ocean Green. China is expected to receive the phone in colors like Carbon Black, Neon Blue, Pink, and Dark Green. The rest of the specs of the Redmi 9 for China could be identical to its global version.

OnePlus Z (Nord) price could be around $299

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Jun 22, 2020

OnePlus made a sensational debut in the smartphone market with ‘flagship killer’ tagline for the OnePlus One phone in 2014. On Friday, the Carl Pei who is one of the co-founders of OnePlus reposted OnePlus One’s announcement tweet from 2014 along with text that read, “It’s been a while…” The handset had launched with an impressive price tag of $299. Probably, the tweet could be hinting the price of the OnePlus Z (or OnePlus Nord) mid-range 5G phone that is expected to debut next month.

It's been a while… https://t.co/O61EoIa3Gc

— Carl Pei (@getpeid) June 19, 2020

The OnePlus One came with a price tag of $299 for its 16 GB storage version. The higher 64 GB model came with a pricing of $349. Recently, the specifications of the upcoming mid-ranger from the company were spotted in a survey site in India. The listing didn’t confirm the name of the device. However, its details matched with the rumored specs of the OnePlus Z. The listing stated that the phone is priced at Rs. 24,990 (~$328).

Hence, there is a possibility that the OnePlus Nord could be priced around $299 to $349 or under $399. If it arrives with a similar pricing, it could be a good rival for the iPhone SE 2020 that is available for $399 in the market.

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OnePlus Z (OnePlus Nord) specifications

The OnePlus Z survey listing revealed that it will have a 6.55-inch S-AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 765 is said to power the device with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

It may come with a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup on its rear. The handset may house a 4,300mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.

It is still unclear whether the handset will debut as OnePlus Z or OnePlus Nord. Rumors have it that it may debut on July 10 in India.

Honor X10 Max specs sheet emerge ahead July 2 launch

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