Back in 2019, SK Hynix announced that it was successful in the development of a new generation of DRAM memory chips. These new chips were labeled as HBM2E, which are now finally ready for mass production.
According to official claims, the HBM2E has a performance of 3686.4Gbps per pin. This translates to a bandwidth of more than 460GB/s, with a total of 1024 I/O (input/output). The HBM2E architecture stacks eight 16 gigabit DRAM chips with TSV (Through Silicon Via) technology to achieve a total capacity of 16GB, which is more than twice the capacity of previous generation HBM2 memory.
For those unaware, HBM2 was the memory used by AMD in its previous generation of Radeon Fury graphics cards that were first released back in 2015. Despite having various advantages, its high cost and other limiting factors led to its eventual discontinuation in later generations. Although now, SK Hynix has launched the latest generation of memory solution that arrives with AI systems with deep learning accelerators that would be useful for high performance computers.
Honor announced its large screen flagship, the Honor X10 Max in China today. This is the company’s largest smartphone in 2020 featuring a massive 7.09-inch display, ideal for entertainment and gaming. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset, making it the third such Huawei/ Honor device in the past few weeks.
Honor X10 Max 5G Design & Display
The phone follows a similar design scheme as the Honor X10 that was announced back in May. This includes a rectangular camera housing and a slightly curved back. However, instead of a pop-up selfie camera like the Honor X10, the Max features a traditional waterdrop display on the screen. In case you are wondering, the Max retains the 3.5mm headphone jack as well as the side-mounted fingerprint (power button) similar to its smaller sibling.
Honor X10 Max colors
The Honor X10 Max measures 174.37 x 84.91 x 8.3mm and weighs 227 grams. Clearly it’s not going to be a device for one-handed use. But still, the company has managed to shave off some bezels on the new model. If you recall, the 2018 Honor 8X Max with a 7-inch+ display had a slightly larger form factor: 177.6 x 86.3 x 8.1 mm.
You get a large 7.09-inch IPS LCD display with 1080p resolution. The LCD panel supports 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and HDR10. It’s pretty bright as well with a peak brightness of 780 nits.
The Honor X10 Max comes with an RGBW panel instead of the traditional RGB. The additional W – white subpixels will reduce the power consumption of the panel when white is being displayed. Therefore, Honor claims that by using an RBGW panel, the X10 Max will ensure reduced power consumption as compared to traditional LCD panel phones. The panel also filters out harmful Blue light (415-455nm) via software.
RGB vs RGBW – Honor event
Note that the display doesn’t support a high refresh rate. So it’s a standard 60Hz panel.
Under the hood, the Honor X10 Max is powered by the Dimensity 800 5G chipset. You get to choose between 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. It’s clear that the company is looking to keep the price low as you don’t even get a 256GB ROM option.
Honor X10 Max 5G bands
The primary camera on the phone is a 48MP shooter that’s paired with an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensor. Up front, you get an 8MP selfie shooter on the waterdrop notch.
Given the humongous size of the screen, the phone features an appropriately sized battery too. You get a 5000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging, much larger than X10’s 4300mAh capacity.
The Honor X10 Max also features dual 1217 linear stereo speakers with smart PA for amplifying its sound. The phone also supports Huawei Histen 6.1 sound.
Honor X10 Max Box
Other features include 802.11 ca Wi-Fi, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou, and NFC.
Honor X10 Max Price & Availability
The Honor X10 Max comes in three colors: Racing Blue, Black, and Silver. There are three variants of the device and the pricing is as follows.
6GB + 64GB – ¥1899 (~$269)
6GB + 128GB – ¥2099 (~$297)
8GB + 128GB – ¥2499 (~$354)
The Honor X10 Max will go on sale on July 3 across all major retailers in China.
Xiaomi has officially launched its first OLED smart TV under Mi TV Master Series. Priced at 12,999 Yuan ($1,840), it comes with a 65-inch 120Hz 4K panel powered by a MediaTek chipset and MIUI for TV.
The newly introduced Mi TV Master series 65-inch OLED TV features an exquisite design compared to other models from the company. As the name suggests, it sports a 10-bit 65-inch 4K OLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate, MEMC, 98.5% DCI-P3 color gamut,1000000:1 contrast ratio, peak brightness of 1000 nits, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1ms response time, and 98.8% screen to body ratio.
Further, the television is powered by a MediaTek MTK9650 SoC with Mali-G52 MC1 GPU. The chipset is paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. As for software, it runs MIUI for TV along with Patchwall content aggregation service.
Whereas for audio, the new Xiaomi OLED TV comes with 65W in-built speaker system, which includes 2 × 12.5W left/right channels, 2 × 10W surround channels, and 20W 50Hz ultra-low frequency subwoofer. It supports all the popular audio formats such as DTS Audio, Dolby Audio, and Dolby Atmos 2.1.2. It also features a 4-mic array for XiaoAI voice assistant.
1 of 5
Talking about connectivity, the TV has dual-band WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 along with ports such as 3 x HMDI, 2 X USB, S/PDIF, optical, ethernet, and antenna.
Other features of the new Mi TV Master series 65-inch OLED include glass stand, RGB at the bottom, metal remote, DC Dimming, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Automatic Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Always-on Display (AOD), and professional gaming mode.
MediaTek, the known chipmaker, has just revealed its latest flagship chipset for smart TVs. The S900 chip was announced earlier today (2nd July 2020) and brings support for various features like AI, 8K resolutions, Wi-Fi 6, and more.
The MediaTek S900 is capable of converting the digital signals from videos into image signals suitable for screen playback. Its decoding ability allows it to display content from a diverse lineup of video files with a promise of smoothness. Furthermore, the inclusion of AI helps improve picture quality, as the chip optimizes the video being displayed to improve clarity, color reproduction, contrast, and even motion compensation. Notably, the chip will be housed in a Samsung 8K QLED TV, making it the world’s first Wi-Fi 6 8K TV.
According to MediaTek, the S900 “combines a high performance CPU, GPU, and a dedicated AI processor unit (APU) to support features including AI voice-user interface and picture quality enhancement, enabling the next generation of smart TVs to deliver a vastly improved user experience.” It uses a multi core CPU that utilizes the ARM Cortex- A73 cores and a multi core Mali-G52 GPU that supports 8K decoding, HDR10+, and external graphics as well.
For connectivity, the chip supports HDMI 2.1A that has a maximum bandwidth of 48Gps, which is enough to deliver HDR10+ content and 4K videos running at 120Hz or 8K videos at 60Hz. Its AI PQ (Picture Quality) uses smart features like AI facial and scene recognition. This chip will likely be found in high end TVs that support 8K resolutions and, through its powerful chip, we can expect it to bring other display enhancing features as well. Although, that depends on the OEM that adopts the chip.
The Honor 30 Youth Edition has just been announced. It was announced earlier today (2nd July 2020) along with the Honor X10 Max. The device is a mid range handset from the Huawei subsidiary and supports 5G networking as well.
Specs and Features
The Honor Youth 30 Edition sports a 6.5 inch display with a screen to body ratio of 91.2 percent and a 16 megapixel selfie shooter. It has a resolution of 2400 x 1080px that features a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate for smooth response times. On the rear, the handset houses a 48 megapixel primary camera along with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and 2 megapixel macro sensor. It supports 4K video capture and other AI image enhancement algorithms as well.
The rear panel is a 2.5D glass panel made from 9 layers with anti-fingerprint coating. Notably, its fingerprint sensor can be found on the side. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery pack that supports fast charging up to 22.5W, which can charge the device over 50 percent in just 30 mins and fully charge in 90 minutes. On a single full, the Honor 30 Youth Edition can last for 10 hours when using navigation, 50 hours while listening to music, and 12.5 hours of continuous calls.
On the software front, the Honor 30 Youth Edition ships with the Android 10 based Magic UI 3.1 custom skin. This includes various new features like HiCall, video enhancements with HDR10 supports, and more. Under the hood, a MediaTek Dimensity 800 SoC runs the smartphone, which also supports dual mode 5G. In terms of memory, multiple variants will be available with 6/8GB RAM and 64/128GB of internal storage options.
Pricing and Availability
The Honor 30 Youth Edition will be available for purchase from 8th July 2020, with pre-orders starting later today. It will be offered in 4 color variants, including Magic Night Black, Wizard of Oz, Summer Rainbow, and Magic Mirror Silver and its pricing for different variants include:
OPPO launched the Reno3 Pro flagship smartphone in the Indian market in March this year. Unlike the SD765G-powered 5G model launched in China, the Indian variant is 4G-only and comes with a few changes in terms of specs.
The phone was launched with a starting price of ₹29,990 for the 8GB + 128GB model and ₹32,999 (~$437) for the 8GB + 256GB model. However, after the GST hike by the Indian government, the phone’s pricing was increased to ₹31,990 (~$424) for the base model.
Now, OPPO India has slashed the pricing of Reno3 Pro by ₹2,000 (~$27), and thus, the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is now available for purchase in the Indian market for ₹29,990, which is around $398.
The OPPO Reno3 Pro features a 6.4-inch E3 S-AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by 12nm MediaTek Helio P95 chipset, along with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128/256 GB UFS 2.1 storage.
The elliptical punch-hole on Reno3 Pro’s screen has the main selfie camera of 44-megapixel which is coupled with a 2-megapixel sensor for adding the bokeh effect. On the backside, it comes with a quad-camera setup that consists of a 13-megapixel telephoto sensor, 64-megapixel Ultra Clear primary lens, a 2-megapixel mono lens, and a 120-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide lens.
The smartphone runs the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 7 on top. The device is powered by a 4,025mAh battery with 30W VOOC 4.0 fast charging technology which is claimed to offer a 50 percent battery life in 20 minutes.
Huawei’s next premium device is said to be the Mate 40 series, which is expected to launch in October. But as per a new rumor, the company might also unveil the Mate X2 foldable smartphone in 2020 itself. Also, it is expected to feature 120Hz refresh rate panel compared to 90Hz on the former.
Yesterday, Ross Young, the founder and CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) tweeted an image with an updated list of 2020 smartphones with a 120Hz refresh rate panel. Interestingly, the list includes Huawei Mate X2, which was absent in the previous one.
On the other hand, the last list included the Huawei Mate 40 but it has been now removed. This could be due to a recent leak that suggested it to feature 90Hz display with similar resolution as the Huawei P40 Pro series.
That said, we are not aware of anything else about the next foldable smartphone from the Chinese telecom giant. But we can expect it to feature the same 5nm Kirin 1000 chipset like the Mate 40 series.
Further, the new list shared by Mr Young also does not include iPhone 12 Pro. Because according to his sources, it will be available in 2021 and not 2020. This goes in line with a new report which said Apple will be only shipping 15-20 million units of iPhone 12 series phones this year.
Earlier today (2n July 2020), the Xiaomi Youpin platform started crowdfunding for a new product. It is for the 90 Points Automatic Reverse Folding Umbrella, which is priced at 99 Yuan (roughly 14 US Dollars) but begins crowdfunding for 49 Yuan (roughly 7 US Dollars).
The unique design on the left versus the traditional design on the right
One of the umbrella’s unique aspects is its folding design. While most umbrellas fold in a manner that bends outward from the middle, the 90 Points Automatic Reverse Folding Umbrella bends inward in the middle. This design prevents water from spilling over from the top of the surface when being folded and users can remove the water by tilting it. The reverse fold resembles a lotus flower like design.
The total surface area of the umbrella is a 106cm, which is good enough to cover at least 2 people. On the bottom of the umbrella’s handle, an LED flash light can also be found to help light up your path by up to 10 meters on a rainy day. The 90 Points Automatic Reverse Folding Umbrella can fold with just one button press, while its surface is also coated with UV treatment process to block light and provide heat insulation for sun protection when using it in the day. So for those interested, you can this product out on the Xiaomi Youpin platform.
With the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and the cases rising around the world, one of the most effective ways to prevent the infection is personal hygiene and sensitizing things and products that you come in contact with.
Spotting the opportunity, Samsung has launched a new UV sterilizer for smartphones, accessories, and electronic products. As per the company’s claim, it can kill up to 99 percent of germs and bacteria using UV-C radiation.
The Dual UV setup in the device can eliminate pathogens and bacteria on both the sides of a device in a single go. It’s large in size, measuring 22.8 x 12.8 x 4.9cm, and thus, it can accommodate larger devices like the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Samsung says that it should thoroughly disinfect both sides of your phone in just about 10 minutes. Its functionality isn’t limited to just disinfection. The new Samsung UV Sterilizer also doubles up as a wireless charger and supports 10W charging.
It seems to be an extension of the phone sanitizing service that Samsung is already offering in about 19 countries across the world through its own Samsung Service Centers and Samsung Experience Stores.
As for the Samsung UV Sanitizer, it is currently only available for purchase in Thailand for a price of 1,590 baht, which roughly converts to $50. We expect the company to make this product available in other countries soon, but there’s no confirmation yet.
Earlier this year, in March, ZTE-backed Nubia had launched its latest high-end gaming smartphone, dubbed Nubia Red Magic 5G. The phone comes with a powerful set of specifications and is among the world’s first smartphones to pack 16GB of RAM.
Now, the company has announced that the Red Magic 5G will be the first smartphone in the world to have support for the 120Hz frame rate for the KartRider Rush+ game in China. At this time, the feature seems to be limited to the Chinese market only.
The KartRider Rush+, a mobile kart racing game, was launched a few months ago and comes with a robust set of tracks, diverse game modes, and countless kart customization options. Before making an international debut, the game was first launched in China.
It’s noteworthy that the Red Magic 5G isn’t the first smartphone to have support for 120Hz frame rate games but it is the first one to support KartRider Rush+ at such a high frame rate. Phones like ASUS ROG Phone 2 and Samsung Galaxy S20 also have support for several games at the 120Hz frame rate.
The Nubia Red Magic 5G features a 6.65-inch 144Hz AMOLED display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, which is paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage.
As the name suggests, the phone also supports 5G connectivity just like any other flagship smartphone released this year. Being a gaming phone, it features a striking design along with RGB light. Other features of the phone include liquid cooling with an internal fan, shoulder buttons, and WiFi 6.
In the camera department, it comes with a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide shooter, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front side, it comes with an 8MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The smartphone is running Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with a custom user interface on top. The device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and comes with support for 55W fast charging technology.
As the launch of the date for the Huawei Mate 40 series flagship smartphone nears, more and more details about the phone keep surfacing online. After information about the 3D facial recognition function, we now have details about the speaker.
The latest report indicates that the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 series smartphones will come packed with symmetrical dual speakers to ensure better audio experience. This will be similar to the one offered by the Chinese company in Mate 20 series.
Well, stereo speakers,what else? Umm pill hole and centered square/ rectangle rear camera area https://t.co/cIKSwfMFvz
The Mate 20 series smartphones also had support for Dolby Atmos audio but we doubt that the upcoming Mate 40 will have Dolby Atmos because of the on-going US-China trade war. However, the symmetrical dual speakers alone should be enough to provide improved and balanced audio experience.
The development comes just a day after it was reported that the Huawei Mate 40 Pro will come with support for 3D face recognition technology that will be used to authenticate digital payments. It was also revealed that the sensors used for this tech will be placed under the punch-hole cutout on the display.
As per the reports, the Mate 40 Pro will come with a 90Hz refresh rate display and a unique screen resolution of 2640 x 1200 pixels. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the next-generation Kirin chipset which could be manufactured using the 5nm process by TSMC, possibly Kirin 1000.
The highlight of the Mate series smartphones has been the awesome camera features and we expect the same from Huawei for the upcoming Mate 40 series. But to know what exactly the company has up its sleeves for the flagship smartphone, we’ll have to wait for the official launch announcement.
While the company has not yet revealed anything related to the smartphone and its launch date, some reports have indicated that Huawei is likely to launch this flagship lineup somewhere around September or October this year.
Last year, foldable smartphones became a reality and while companies like Samsung, Huawei, and Motorola have already launched their own foldable smartphone in the market, other companies are yet to commercially launch their foldable phones, even though they are working on such technology.
However, it seems that LG is going a step forward and is gearing up to launch a smartphone with a rollable display. As per the report coming from Korea, this project is codenamed as “Project B”. A patent for a similar smartphone was published last year.
LG Rollable Display Smartphone Patent
As per the report, LG has already begun working on a prototype of this rollable display smartphone and is expected to launch the smartphone early next year. The phone will have display rolling out from the sides and the company will be using Flexible Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) to achieve this.
To make this a reality, LG Electronics is working with China-based display maker BOE for the flexible OLED panel. While the rollable display isn’t difficult compared to the foldable display, the difficulty arises in ensuring that the design and other materials and components on the device support this new display technology.
Apart from this Project B rollable display smartphone, the South Korean company is working on a few more smartphones. In the second half of this year, LG will be launching a flagship smartphone codenamed “Horizontal”.
Next year, the company will be launching a smartphone which is codenamed “Rainbow”. However, it’s not yet known what makes these upcoming flagship smartphones from the company interesting.
Recently, the company launched the LG Velvet smartphone which comes with a revamped design. It features a 6.9-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G mobile platform which brings 5G support with its built-in modem.
It packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage that can be expanded to up to 2TB via microSD card slot. There’s a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 5MP depth sensor. On the front side, there’s a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The LG Velvet runs the latest Android 10 operating system and comes powered by a 4,300mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. The company is also rumored to soon launch a 4G-only variant of the smartphone.
In November 2019, Motorola launched the renewed Motorola Razr clamshell phone. One of the major attractions of the device was that it came with a foldable display. Due to the presence of an obsolete processor, the device could only support LTE connectivity. Multiple reports have claimed that the Lenovo-owned firm is gearing up to launch 5G version of the Motorola Razr phone. There are contradictory reports about its arrival. In June, reputed leakster Evan Blass revealed that it may launch by the end of August. However, a newer report claimed that its launch has been delayed and it may debut in 2021. Today, the tipster shared a leaked specs sheet of the Razr 5G.
Past reports have revealed that the upcoming Motorola Razr 5G is codenamed as Smith. However, according to Blass, the phone also another codename called Odyssey. A previous report had claimed that there may not be any changes in the dimensions of the inner and outer screens of the Razr 2. The new leak states that it’s has a 6.2-inch main display which is same as the last year’s model.
The dual SIM Motorola Razr 5G phone will come with slots for nano-SIM and e-SIM. It will come preinstalled with Android 10 OS. It will be a main camera of 48-megapixel. Previous reports have claimed that it could be the Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor. For selfies, the device possesses a 20-megapixel snapper.
The Motorola Razr 5G will arrive with 256 GB of storage. It will be available in Mercury Silver color. The handset could be also arriving in other color editions. Lastly, it will not be a waterproof device. Previous reports have revealed that the Motorola Razr 5G will be equipped with Snapdragon 765G SoC. The phone could be backed by a 2,845mAh battery.
POCO India recently confirmed that it will be launching the POCO M2 Pro smartphone in India on July 7. The microsite for the phone is now active on Flipkart e-commerce site in the country. Ahead of the launch, the brand is busy revealing the key specs and features of the POCO M2 Pro. Today, it revealed that the fast charging capabilities of the smartphone.
As can be seen in the screenshot, the POCO M2 Pro has support for 33W fast charging. The company is expected to reveal more features of the phone before its announcement. The teaser image on the microsite shows that it has a square-shaped camera with four cameras inside it.
Yesterday, the POCO M2 Pro had appeared on Geekbench benchmarks. The listing carried its ‘gram’ codename and it revealed that it is driven by a Snapdragon octa-core processor that has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. It could be featuring the Snapdragon 720G SoC. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and it is loaded with Android 10 OS.
Past reports have revealed that its model number is M2003J6CI and it is being said that it could be a rebranded version of the Snapdragon 720G powered Redmi Note 9 Pro smartphone that debuted in Europe. The Redmi phone supports 30W fast charging. Rumors surrounding the POCO M2 Pro have claimed that the device is tailor-made for the Indian audience.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD 20:9 aspect ratio display that delivers Full HD+ resolution. The SD720G chipset on the device is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. It comes in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. The MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS runs on the Redmi Note 9 Pro.
It has a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear houses a 64-megapixel quad-camera system. The phone house a 5,020mAh battery with 30w fast charging. It is fitted with a side-facing fingerprint reader.
Samsung is still mum on the launch date of its upcoming Unpacked event that will see the arrival of devices like Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Fold 2 foldable phone and Galaxy Z Flip 5G clamshell. Rumors are rife that these devices will be announced on Aug. 5. Popular tipster Evan Blass has shared a GIF image that gives a 360-degree view of the Mystic Bronze version of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G.
The GIF images a good look at the design of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. The Mystic Bronze variant and the grey model that appeared on TENAA recently suggests that the flip phone will be arriving with a frosted glass design. The overall design of the device is almost identical to the Galaxy Z Flip that went official alongside the Galaxy S20 series in February.
The TENAA listing of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G revealed that it measures 167.3 x 73.6 x 72mm when opened. The device weighs 183 grams. The volume rocker and a capacitive fingerprint sensor can be seen on the right spine of the phone. A SIM card slot is available on the left edge.
The bottom edge of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G is populated with a USB-C port, a microphone and an external speaker. An additional microphone can be seen on the top edge of the clamshell smartphone. The Samsung branding can be seen on the hinge of the device. The backside of the has a 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel dual camera setup with an LED flash on the left and to its right is a 1.05-inch secondary AMOLED screen for viewing notifications.
Opening the flip phone reveals its 6.7-inch Infinity-O AMOLED Full HD+ display and a selfie camera of 12-megapixel. The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform is expected to fuel the device with 8 GB of RAM. It may come with 256 GB of built-in storage. It has a 2500mAH + 704mAH dual-part battery. It is likely to support 25W fast charging.
Last year in May, Google announced the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL as its first non-flagship Pixel-branded smartphones. The Pixel 3a series with its sub-$400 pricing was well-received than the Pixel 3 series of flagship phones. A fresh report on Android Police states that it received an official confirmation from Google that it will not be adding more stock of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL phones on the Google Store in the U.S.
Customers in the U.S. who are interested in purchasing the Pixel 3a duo can avail it through third-party retailers while the supplies last. The Pixel 3a is now “out of stock” on the Google Store in the U.S. Meanwhile the Google Pixel 4a is busy bagging different certifications which indicates its launch could be near.
Recently, the Google Pixel 4a was certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. The Pixel 4a was initially expected to debut at the Google I/O 2020 event. However, the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It was then speculated that the smartphone will be announced in June. However, a reliable tipster had recently claimed that the Pixel 4a may go official on July 13. Various reports have claimed that the search engine giant will not be releasing the Pixel 4a XL handset. The company is yet to release an official confirmation on the arrival of the Pixel 4a.
The Google Pixel 4a has a Full HD+ 5.81-inch OLED panel with a punch-hole design. It has a front camera o 8-megapixel. Its rear features a square-shaped module that houses an LED flash and a 12.2-megapixel camera. The rear panel has a traditional fingerprint sensor.
The Snapdragon 730 SoC fuels the device with 6 GB of RAM. It may house a 3,080mAh battery that may support 18W fast charging. The phone may arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants. They are likely to be priced at $299 and $349, respectively.
Numerous reports have claimed that the iQOO is planning to launch a handset named iQOO Z1x as the weaker edition of the iQOO Z1 phone that debuted in May. Yesterday, the smartphone appeared on TENAA with its entire specifications and images. Today, the company confirmed through its official Weibo account that the iQOO Z1x 5G will be made official on July 9.
The launch poster only confirms the unveil date and the iQOO Z1x 5G moniker. Rumors surrounding the smartphone have claimed that it will be the first non-flagship phone from the brand. Hence, it will be arriving as the cheapest iQOO smartphone with a pricing of under 2,000 Yuan (~$282).
The iQOO Z1x 5G’s TENAA listing revealed that it has a 6.57-inch IPS LCD screen. It has a round-shaped cutout for the 16-megapixel selfie camera at the upper-left corner. The screen produces 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. The iQOO Z1x 5G is expected to support a 120Hz refresh rate.
The 2.4GHz Snapdragon 765G is said to power the iQOO Z1x 5G along with 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM. The phone is expected to release in China in storage editions like 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. The Android 10 OS along with the latest iQOO UI will come preloaded on the smartphone.
The iQOO Z1x 5G has a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system on its rear. The device draws the power to perform from a 5,000mAh battery. iQOO is expected to offer 33W fast charging support on the device. It features a side-mounted fingerprint reader and lacks a microSD card slot.
Huami has finally launched the Amazfit Zenbuds TWS earbud for the global market via Indiegogo crowdfunding platform. The Zenbuds was first announced in January this year alongside the Powerbuds, T-Rex smartwatch and Amazfit HomeStudio treadmill.
The Amazfit Zenbuds isn’t just an earphone but offers more especially helping users to get a good sleep at night as well as stay focused during the day and find your zen. The earbuds are available for $69 for the single unit early bird deal. After the exercise, the Zenbuds will be sold for $149. There is a second perk bundled with an eye mask.
Amazfit ZenBuds are designed to help you de-stress and have a good night’s sleep. It comes with a noise-blocking design (still fit snugly in your ears) and is backed by Knowles Balanced Armature.
It features Smart Interference to create the “right environment and generate sleep-inducing, soothing sounds” to help you sleep better. It also wakes you up with a gradually-rising personal alarm.
The device automatically detects when you are asleep to turn off the sounds, along with heart rate tracking, body position, and movement data collection. As for the battery life, the company claims that ZenBuds offer 12-hours of battery backup on a single charge but you can extend it to 8 nights with the charging case. This includes 12 hours every night – with three hours of music playback, followed by sleep tracking.
Huami will start shipping the ZenBuds to backers in September.
Nokia had announced its first 5G phone, the Nokia 8.3 5G, during an online event in March this year. The company unmasked the device and also announced its features and price. But talking about the availability, Nokia hinted that the device will be available in Europe this summer. Indeed the phone has gone on pre-order in the UK but the release date is still undisclosed.
However, a new listing by a retailer in Switzerland has been spotted. The listing points to the phone going on sale on September 15 in the country. The retailer did not include the pricing of the phone but it will come in a Polar Night colour.
We’ll have to at the Clove UK listing to find the Nokia 8.3 5G price as it is listed for £499. Availability is scheduled for this month though no exact date is specified. The phone is listed in a single 6/64GB trim and it remains to see if the 8/256GB variant will also be available. As usual, we’ll be on the lookout for new developments regarding the launch of the Nokia 8.3 5G.
As a reminder, the Nokia 8.3 5G features a mammoth 6.81-inch PureDisplay with an FHD+ resolution, punch-hole and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone features a Pixelworks chip that helps it convert SDR to HDR content.
The device is powered by a Snapdragon 765G processor paired with 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB or 128GB of expandable storage. For photography, it packs a Quad camera setup at the rear comprising a 64MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro camera. All four cameras have ZEISS optics. A 24MP camera is housed in the punch-hole in front for selfies.
Last month, ASUS confirmed that it will be launching the ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone in July. The exact launch date was not revealed. Fresh information reveals that the Taiwanese company sent out invites for the ROG Phone 3 launch event that will be held on July 22.
The ‘ROG 2020 Game Changer’ launch event for the ASUS ROG Phone 3 will be held at three places such as Taiwan, Milan (Italy) and New York (USA). The online-only unveil event will kick at 11 PM in Taiwan, at 5 PM local time in Italy, and at 11 AM in the U.S. As the company revealed in June, the ROG Phone 3 will be arriving with gaming optimizations from Tencent in China.
Recently, the handset had surfaced on TENAA with all its specifications and images. The smartphone is believed to debut as one of the first smartphones fueled by the Snapdragon 865+ mobile platform.
The ROG Phone 3’s TENAA appearance revealed that it has a 6.59-inch AMOLED display that produces Full HD+ resolution. It is likely to arrive with support for up to 144Hz refresh rate. The display of the ROG Phone 3 could be integrated with a fingerprint sensor.
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 features a front camera of 13-megapixel. The rear side of the phone has a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. The SD865+ SoC could be coupled with up to 16 GB of RAM. It may offer users with up to 512 GB of built-in storage. The ROG UI based Android 10 OS will run on the device. The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
