The first half of 2020 did not go as planned for most companies, including Samsung whose Galaxy S20 series is leading up to be the worst-performing phones in the Galaxy S series. To overcome this situation, the South Korean tech giant is expected to ship three premium smartphones starting from August till October.
As per a leak from earlier this month, Samsung is expected to hold an ‘Unpacked’ launch event on August 5 to announce Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2. The company might also unveil Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G at the same event.
Now, according to a report by ETNews (via SlashGear), Samsung will not be shipping these devices at one go. Rather, it will start shipping each device with an interval of a month.
The report says Samsung will be first shipping the Galaxy Note 20 series in August, which is expected to include regular Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Followed by that in September, the company will ship the long-awaited Galaxy Fold 2.
Then, in October, it will be shipping the recently leaked Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE). This handset is said to be the successor of Galaxy S10 Lite from earlier this year. But for some unknown reasons, the company has changed its branding.
Between all this, Samsung will be also shipping the Galaxy Z Flip 5G but details regarding its exact shipping period is unknown except for the fact that it is being mass manufactured.
As a whole, Samsung will be having a busy schedule for the second half of 2020 to right the incurred losses in the first half of the year due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Samsung is apparently raising its efforts into research and development for its semiconductor business to pursue its vision of new K-Chip technology. The South Korean tech giant has already planned academic partnerships and collaborations across its home country.
Many are unaware that Samsung has its own foundry and manufactures chips as well. While it heavily uses its own designs, there were moments where its own designs had paled in comparison to its competitors. A notable example would be The Exynos 990 SoC being replaced by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC after the latter was proven to provide better performance overall.
This had also led to the feeling of “humiliation” within the company’s mobile chip division. Thus, it arrives as no surprise that Samsung is now placing an increased emphasis on its semiconductor business through its research and development teams. Furthermore, the company has been focusing on its artificial intelligence solutions as well, with Dr. Sebastian Seung being promoted from Chief Research Scientist to head of Samsung Research.
One of the reasons why Samsung is investing heavily within its home country is also to bolster the economy during this time of crisis. Although, it is still too early to determine just how well or noteworthy the new “K-Chips” actually perform. Samsung has placed its bets on this new technology and is confident in its ability thus far, but the competition is stiff with industry giants like Qualcomm also moving ahead with their own plans.
Alongside Realme X3/X3 SuperZoom, the brand also launched Reame Buds Q TWS and Realme Adventurer Backpack in India. Both of these products have already debuted in the company’s home country China in late May.
Realme Buds Q Specifications & Price
The Realme Buds Q is the cheapest truly wireless earphones offering by the brand in India at ₹1,999 ($26). It is also Realme’s one and only TWS with an in-ear design as other two models – Realme Buds Air and Realme Buds Air Neo feature Apple Airpods-esque stem design.
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Each bud feature a 10mm driver with a maximum of 6 hours playback on a single charge. With the included MicroUSB charging case, the brand claims a total of 20-hour battery life.
The Realme Buds Q support SBC as well as AAC audio format and connect with devices via Bluetooth 5.0. It also comes with a dedicated R1Q chip and 119ms low latency gaming mode.
The buds are IPX4 water-resistant and support touch controls, which can be adjusted along with other settings in the Realme Link app.
Last but not least, it comes in three color options namely Quite Black, Quite White, and Quite Yellow with availability from July 1st. (Realme.com & Amazon India).
Realme Adventurer Backpack
Realme Adventurer Backpack is the brand’s first backpack for India. Priced at ₹1,499 ($20), it features a unique design in this price segment with lots of features that youth will love to have.
The company claims it to be made of 650D high-density British Oxford cotton with IPX4 certification for water resistance.
The backpack is of 32L capacity with a sleeve for laptops up to 17-inch, an inner zip bag, and 2 small mesh bags. Other features include hook & loop buckle design for security, trolley strap, multifunctional band, and safety buckle.
Unlike the Realme Buds Q, the Realme Adventurer Backpack will be also available on Flipkart apart from Realme.com and Amazon India from July 1st.
Samsung is gearing up to launch its latest premium TV offerings in India. The South Korean tech giant will be launching its new high-end TVs next week, with pricing near a whopping 500,000 INR (roughly 6,617 US Dollars).
According to a new report, Samsung will be launching its latest range of QLED 8K TVs that will arrive with support for native 8K resolutions, along with a quantum processor and Quantum HDR technology. Sources close to the matter revealed broke the news to IANS earlier today (25th June 2020). The latest lineup of 8K TVs will feature stunning new designs and offer an impressive home entertainment experience to its buyers.
Furthermore, Samsung has also placed an emphasis on audio performance with the TVs housing the Q-Symphony and six-speakers that provide a holistic experience through surround sound technology. The new lineup will have AI capabilities that will utilize machine learning to analyze and identify the characteristics of individual pixels.
Back in 2019, OnePlus entered the TV market with its own offering of smart TVs. The OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro marked its entry into the category and aimed at the premium segment of the market. Now, OnePlus is planning on launching more affordable offerings as well, whilst also focusing on differentiating its products from its competitors.
OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, recently gave an interview with AndroidCentral where he discussed the upcoming TV lineup. The senior executive stated that the company is heavily invested in the design of all of its offerings, believing that design is one of the most crucial aspects through which a product is differentiated. This will rely on two key factors, namely design and user experience.
Furthermore, Lau mentioned that despite OnePlus’ focus on the budget segment, the company will not be compromising in terms of design. This is backed by the company’s upcoming TV featuring an ultra thin design of just 6.9mm. To put this thinness into perspective, the OnePlus 8 was placed against the TV as a comparison. Keep in mind, the TV will not just be this slim all throughout, and will likely have certain areas like the bottom being thicker due to necessary components.
For audio, Pete stated that the company will be using an innovative acoustic arrangement, which will have its speakers rotated by 90 degrees. This allowed the company to house two large full range speakers that offer “50% deeper bass.” According to the senior official, the main idea was to deliver a “burdenless experience” and have the TV be a “projection of the user’s personality.”
OnePlus is also trimming the bezels down for its upcoming lineup. This is a feature more common on premium segments rather than the budget one. Lau revealed that the new TVs will have a high screen to body ratio of 95 percent which will be coupled with a 93% DCI-P3 color gamut that will make it “stand out as a better viewing experience among TVs in the segment.”
With the launch of Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 765/765G SoCs, Qualcomm announced support for updateable GPU drivers via app store. Xiaomi became the first OEM to deliver driver update to Adreno 650 GPU present in its Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro. Now, following the footsteps of Qualcomm, ARM also announces similar support for its Mali GPUs.
GPU driver updates on Android has been hindered for years as it takes months for OEMs to push them via OTA update. To solve this problem, Qualcomm introduced updateable GPU drivers through smartphone manufacturer’s default app store like Google Play Store.
This way users can get access to new features from OpenGL or Vulkan API without waiting for OTA system updates from the manufacturers. Also, graphic performances and bug fixes can be easily maintained with this approach just like on PCs.
Thus, realizing the benefits of this move, ARM has also joined the bandwagon but did not reveal the GPUs that will support it. As XDA Developers points out, it could be initially supported by the newly announced Mali-G78 GPU, which debuted alongside Cortex-A78 CPU architecture.
Additionally, ARM also announced support for Android GPU Inspector for its upcoming GPUs, which is an open-source profiling tool that helps game developers to optimize graphic performance.
Taiwan’s famous Pokémon Go Grandpa has seemingly evolved into his ultimate state. The elderly Pokémon lover has upgraded his bike, which now carries a whopping 64 smartphones that all play Pokémon Go.
Back in 2018, Pokémon Go Grandpa was discovered and shared by a user on Reddit that instantly blew up in popularity. The 72 year old person was discovered playing the game with 6 smartphones attached to his bike. The man named Chen San-yuan is a retired Feng Shui master and an avid Pokémon Go fan, with his nickname being derived from his love for the game.
Chen said that he started playing the game after his grandson introduced him to it. Now, he plays nearly 20 hours a day 5 to 6 days a week playing it, until his phone’s battery gets exhausted. But apparently that did not deter the elder gamer, as he simply added the number of smartphones on his bike as a solution. Furthermore, he even made a solution to mount them on his bike and plug a charge in for all of them, keeping them charged and powered up on the go.
However, what is glaringly obvious is that the man knew no bounds as he kept adding the number of smartphones. Starting from 6 back 2018, Pokémon Go Grandpa has now evolved his bike to carry 64 smartphones. The layout is quite interesting, to say the least, and highly resembles the pattern a peacock’s feathers would when unfurled. So, it’s safe to say that Pokémon Go Grandpa is definitely out to catch em all.
Last month, Realme unveiled the Realme X3 SuperZoom smartphone in European markets. The company did not announce the Realme X3 handset. Today, the Chinese firm held a dedicated launch event in India to unveil the Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom smartphones. As the name goes, the Realme X3 SuperZoom comes with a periscope telephoto lens that brings support for up to 60x hybrid zoom. Both phones come with 120Hz refresh supporting displays, dual front-facing cameras, Snapdragon 855+ mobile platforms, and topnotch rear cameras. The Realme X3 series has arrived with a starting price of Rs. 24,999 (~$330).
Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom specifications
The Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom come with 3D curved glass rear with a premium finish. Both phones are equipped with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a pill-shaped cutout for housing two front-facing cameras. The Full HD+ display supports a 20:9 aspect ratio and up to 120Hz refresh rate. Both phones offer 90.5 percent screen space, claims the company. The screens of the Realme X3 series is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
The Realme X3 and X3 SuperZoom is powered by Snapdragon 855+ processor with LPDDR4x RAM. The UFS 3.0 storage on both devices come with Turbo Write and HPB improves overall performance and reduces power consumption. They are equipped with 4,200mAh batteries that support 30W fast charging. Its takes only 55 minutes to fully charge the X3 and X3 SuperZoom, claims the company. They are preinstalled with Realme UI based Android 10 OS.
The Realme X3 SuperZoom has the Samsung GW1 64-megapixel primary lens, an OIS assisted 8-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with support for 5x optical zoom and 60x hybrid zoom, a 119-degree ultrawide shooter and a 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length. The Realme X3 SuperZoom features Nightscape 4.0 that brings support for Starry Mode for capturing shots of stars in the night sky. The Starry Mode not only relies on hardware, but also on high sensitivity sensors and extreme multi-frame algorithm. The autofocus feature allows users to focus on a particular element even in the farther starry sky by taking 10 long exposure shots and processing it with multi-frame synthesis. It results in capturing brighter night shots with less noise. For enhanced photography experience in low-light conditions, the Realme X3 SuperZoom comes with five settings like AI Super Nightscape, Ultra Nightscape, Tripod Mode, Starry Mode, and Pro Nightscape with manual settings.
The Realme X3 SuperZoom is equipped with two front-facing cameras. It comprises of the Sony IMX616 32-megapixel main camera and a 108-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The front and rear cameras of the X3SuperZoom support photography features such as UIX Max Stabilization, ultra-wide angle video shooting, real-time bokeh mode, up to 4K video shooting, and slow-motion video shooting.
The Realme X3 comes with a 16-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens in its dual selfie came system. The back panel of the phone also features a quad-camera system that includes a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 main lens, a 51mm 12-megapixel telephoto lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. It also supports Nightscape Mode and Starry Mode.
The other features of the Realme X3 series include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, dual-frequency GPS, USB-C, 1216 super linear speakers, tactile engine linear motor and in-screen fingerprint reader. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.
Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom price in India
Realme X3
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 24,999 (~$330)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 25,999 (~$343)
Realme X3 SuperZoom
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 27,999 (~$370)
23 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – Rs. 32.999 (~$436)
The Realme X3 and X3 SuperZoom come in Glacier Blue and Arctic White color editions. The first sale of the X3 series will be carried on June 30 in India through Realme.com and Flipkart. These phones will be also available through offline platforms soon.
At the event, Realme India also announced Realme Adventurer back for Rs. 1,499 (~$20) and Realme Buds Q for Rs. 1,999 (~$26). Both products will be available for purchase through Realme.com and Amazon India from July 1. The backpack will be also selling through Flipkart.
A new Xiaomi patent has recently surfaced online. It is for a new foldable smartphone but with a unique aspect. While most handsets have independently functioning front and rear camera modules, this one has both of them run together at the same time.
The Chinese tech giant had submitted the patent to the China National Intellectual Property Office, which was finally approved earlier this week. The patent also arrives with images that reveal the smartphone layout and interesting camera placements. Looking at these images, it would seem that the smartphone features 3 image sensors. Two of these sensors can be found together while the lone camera is housed on the opposite side.
In recent times, OEMs have adopted more and more sensors on the rear and front sides. However, raising the number of cameras also increased the cost of the device. Thus, Xiaomi has come up with an interesting solution to this issue through its new foldable smartphone patent, which will have the device use all three cameras when folded, making it a triple camera setup without a third sensor on the rear.
The images reveal that when the device is folded through its hinge mechanism, the lone sensor falls right below and slightly ahead of the dual camera setup. In other words, folding the phone enhances its photographic qualities by raising the number of sensors. Unfortunately, finer details regarding the smartphone or its other specs have not been described and this might be Xiaomi’s attempt to cover all bases. Although, it is an interesting and practical take at lowering future foldable smartphones’ costs.
Earlier today (25th June 2020), Samsung made an announcement regarding its new digital payment service. The South Korean tech giant has partnered up with Curve, a European digital banking firm, and Mastercard to bring Pay Card.
The Pay Card is a new service that lets users manage and monitor their finances. It acts as a primary hub through which one can view all of their spendings through a smartphone. With the help of Curve, Pay Card is linked to your bank cards and offers a secure method to transfer payments.
According to Conor Pierce, Corporate Vice-President of Samsung UK & Ireland, “At Samsung, our customers are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we strive to create the best technology, services, and solutions. The Samsung Pay Card powered by Curve will allow us to expand our Samsung Pay offering, giving our loyal customers even greater benefits and rewards than ever before.”
The partnership for the new financial service is a first of its kind in Europe for Samsung Pay. This service will be launched in the UK later this year with plans for further expansion. It also marks another step from the company towards the digital financing sector, as it had previously partnered with SoFi for new debit cards and cash management accounts as well.
Samsung’s next big launch event could take place on August 5. At this conference, the company is expected to announce Galaxy Watch 3 alongside Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2. Now, weeks ahead of the launch, its render leaks exposing the entire design.
The render of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 3 is a courtesy of popular leaker @evleaks aka Evan Blass who shared it to his supporters on Patreon.
At first look, we can understand what Samsung is trying to do with its new wearable’s design. Instead of following a modern approach like Apple, the South Korean tech giant is targeting the traditional watch wearers with its forthcoming smartwatch.
As per the render, the Galaxy Watch 3 will even feature a physical rotating bezel just like the original Galaxy Watch from 2018. Also, apart from the black artificial leather strap, it is expected to have a number of other options as well.
As far as specs are concerned, Samsung’s new wearable will be MIL-STD-810G as well as IP68-certified for protection. It will be available in two sizes – 45mm with a 1.4-inch display and 41mm with a slightly smaller 1.2-inch screen.
Further, the smartwatch will feature Corning Gorilla Glass DX, LTE, GPS, heart rate sensor, and ECG. As for software, it will run Tizen OS 5.5 with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. Lastly, the battery on the two variants will be of 340 mAh and 247 mAh respectively.
The latest game within the popular Pokémon franchise has just been launched. Pokémon Unite has been developed by Tencent‘s TiMi Studios and brings your favorite Pokémons in a new team strategy based MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) title to your handheld devices.
The game highly resembles popular video game titles within the same genre, namely DOTA 2 and League of Legends. Looking at the map, a similar three lane style has been adopted within the 5 versus 5 player battle arena. From the launch trailer, we also see fan favorites like Charizard use their iconic fire abilities. Hence, it’s safe to assume it would play a lot like League or DOTA.
Notably, the developer behind the game, TiMi Studios, has also developed the extremely successful Honor of Kings and Call of Dute: Mobile, which were both free to play on smartphones. Pokémon Unite will also be free to play and will arrive with crossplay from the get go, with players joining in on both smartphones and the Nintendo Switch.
Unfortunately, Pokémon Unite doesn’t have an official release date as of yet. However, it is expected to arrive soon. Finer details into its mechanics, gameplay, and even characters are also unknown but from the looks of the trailer, it already appeals to the Pokémon fan within us.
OnePlus has been reportedly working on a new budget smartphone from months which is finally expected to debut next month in India. The phone is one of the most anticipated devices of the year as it will mark the re-entry of OnePlus in the budget segment after the OnePlus X smartphone that was launched in 2015.
Although the company has confirmed that the new OnePlus series of smartphones is launching, the brand has not yet revealed the name or the launch date. But if the reports are to be believed, then the OnePlus Nord could get launched on 10th July.
Now, Amazon India has created a landing page on its platform, confirming the arrival of this budget smartphone. This also confirms that the phone will be available for purchase in India through Amazon, possibly with OnePlus’ official online store.
The upcoming budget smartphone from the company was first leaked as OnePlus 8 Lite, as a part of the newly introduced OnePlus 8 series. Later, it was reported that the device has been rebranded to OnePlus Z. Now, reports hint at the phone getting launched as the OnePlus Nord. But to know for sure, we’ll have to wait for a couple of weeks.
Rumors indicate that the device will come with a 6.4-inch OLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Running on Android 10, the device is said to be powered by a 4,000mAh battery with the company’s own Warp Charge technology.
In the camera department, it is expected to have a quad-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. The fourth camera sensor could be a depth sensor or a color filter.
Along with the OnePlus Nord or whatever the company ends up calling this new budget smartphone, OnePlus Pods, the Chinese company’s first truly wireless earbuds are also expected to get launched.
Meanwhile, the company is hosting a launch event on 2nd July where it will introduce the new affordable OnePlus TV series in the Indian market. The pricing for the upcoming TV series has been confirmed to start under ₹20,000 (~$264).
Earlier this year, Samsung had launched the Galaxy Z Flip as the company’s second foldable smartphone. Now, the South Korean giant is all set to launch a new 5G variant of the same pretty soon.
As per the reports, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G will be launched along with the Galaxy Note20 series flagship smartphones and the next-generation Galaxy Fold 2 smartphone. While the company is yet to confirm the existence of this smartphone, this model has been spotted getting Bluetooth SIG certification.
Meanwhile, key specifications of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G has been leaked online through Weibo. It is being reported that the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC, clocked at 3.09GHz.
Earlier, the Geekbench listing showed that the phone will feature SD865 chipset. It’s noteworthy that the original Galaxy Z Flip comes powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, so it makes sense if the 5G variant comes packed with SD865 Plus chipset.
Further, the phone is revealed to have a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2636 x 1080 pixels. In the camera department, the smartphone will have a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 12MP primary sensor and a 10MP secondary sensor. On the front side, it will feature a 12MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
It will be powered by a dual battery setup that packs a 2,500mAh battery and a 704mAh battery. The phone will come with support for 15W fast charging technology. The Samsung Unpacked event could be hosted on 5th August and we could see this device getting debuted at the same event. But, we’ll have to wait for a few weeks for confirmation.
OnePlus is all set to launch its all-new OnePlus Smart TV series with affordable pricing in the Indian market on 2nd July. Now, just days before the official launch, the company has started taking pre-orders for the same.
Those who are interesting in this upcoming OnePlus TV series can now pre-order the product from Amazon.in. Those who pre-book the TV series by 2nd July can get the 2-Year Extended Warranty for ₹1,000 instead of its full price of ₹3,000.
Also, they’ll get ₹1,000 cashback on Amazon Pay account, thus rendering the extended warranty for free. However, the company has put up a condition that the user needs to complete the ordering process before 5th August.
So far, the company has confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus TV series with affordable pricing will feature a bezel-less ‘Cinematic’ display with 93 percent DCI-P3 color gamut and Dolby Vision support. It is also teased to feature a 95 percent screen-to-body ratio, which is really something to look forward to in a budget model.
OnePlus has also revealed that the pricing will start under ₹20,000, which is very low compared to the pricing of the OnePlus TV Q1 series that was launched in India last year. However, the company is yet to reveal more details about the TVs.
If the leaks and reports are to be believed, then the Chinese company is all set to launch two TV models in India — 32-inch and 43-inch as they have been certified by Bluetooth SIG ahead of the launch, along with their remotes.
Some are speculating that the upcoming affordable OnePlus TV units share the same hardware as the recently launched Realme Smart TV models. This might be true as both the companies are part of BBK Electronics. However, to know if the reports are true or not, we’ll have to wait for a few more days for the official launch event to take place.
Meanwhile, the company is also set to launch a new budget smartphone series in the Indian market in July this year. The phone has been leaked as OnePlus 8 Lite and OnePlus Z but could get launched as OnePlus Nord. While the exact launch date is not yet known, the company has officially announced this new affordable smartphone series.
Xiaomi recently unveiled the Redmi 9 smartphone in markets like Spain, Malaysia, and China. The Redmi 9 handset is a part of a series that includes other devices such as Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C, and Redmi 9C NFC edition. There is no word yet on the arrival of the Redmi 9C models. However, the next Redmi 9 model to go official could be the Redmi 9A phone. Recently, the M2006C3LG Xiaomi phone was spotted at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). It is said to be the Redmi 9A phone. A variant of the same smartphone has bagged approval from the 3C authority of China.
The 3C listing of the M2006C3LC Xiaomi Redmi 9A reveals that it is a 4G phone. The handset may ship with an MDY-09-EK charger that supports 10W charging.
The predecessor Redmi 8A came with a big battery of 5,000mAh battery and its retail package included a 10W charger. However, the phone carried support for 18W fast charging through USB-C. Hence, there is a possibility that the Redmi 9A’s retail box may include a 10W charger, but the device may arrive with 18W rapid charging support.
A recent leak revealed that the Redmi 9A will be coming with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display. It could be featuring a waterdrop notch. The screen is likely to deliver HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. It may come with a front camera of 5-megapixel.
Redmi 9 color variants
The rear side of the Redmi 9A may feature a 13-megapixel main camera. The Helio G25 SoC may power the device with 3 GB of RAM. The phone is expected to offer users with 32 GB of internal storage. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged through USB-C. It may come with other features like a rear-facing fingerprint reader, IR blaster, and infrared blaster. The handset could be priced around 100 euros (~$112) to 120 euros (~$135).
Vivo unveiled the camera-centric Vivo X50 series at the beginning of this month in China. One of the major attractions of the series is the Vivo X50 Pro phone that comes with a gimbal optical image stabilization technology for its main camera. A new poster released by the Chinese firm with ‘coming soon’ text suggests that the X50 series will make its global debut in the coming month.
The Vivo X50 series is likely to arrive in multiple markets like India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. The series includes three devices such as Vivo X50, Vivo X50 Pro, and Vivo X50 Pro+. It remains to be seen whether all three devices are made available in the aforementioned markets.
The Vivo X50 trio features a Full HD+ 6.56-inch S-AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. The X50 has a flat display panel, whereas the screens of the other two models have curved edges. The X50 and X50 Pro support 90Hz refresh rate whereas the Pro model comes with 120Hz refresh rate support. The Snapdragon 765G SoC with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM powers the X50 and X50 Pro models. These phones offer users with up to 256 GB of built-in storage. The Snapdragon 865 SoC powers the X50 Pro+ with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage.
The Vivo X50 trio have 4,315mAh batteries. The X50 and X50 Pro support 33W fast charging whereas the X50 Pro+ is equipped with 44W rapid charging. They are loaded with FunTouch OS 10 based Android 10 OS. The three phones feature 32-megapixel front-facing cameras.
The Vivo X50 has a 48-megapixel (with OIS) + 13-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) quad camera system. The Vivo X50 Pro has 48-megapixel (with gimbal OIS) + 8-megapixel (periscope telephoto lens with OIS) + 13-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) quad camera unit. The Vivo X50 Pro is equipped with a 50-megapixel (with OIS) + 8-megapixel (periscope telephoto lens with OIS) + 13-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) quad camera system.
Samsung is rumored to introduce the Galaxy Fold 2 foldable phone on Aug. 5v along with other products like Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Recent reports have claimed that as compared to the original Galaxy Fold, its successor edition will be arriving with improved displays. Also, the Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to adopt a punch-hole design for inner and outer screens. A reliable tipster from China has shared two renders that showcase the punch-hole design of the Galaxy Fold 2’s inner screen.
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 inner screen render
Recent reports have revealed that the Galaxy Fold 2 will be featuring a 7.7-inch flexible display. With punch-hole design in tow and a larger screen compared to the original Fold, the Galaxy Fold 2 will offer a higher screen-to-body ratio. The Galaxy Fold had a 7.3-inch inner screen with a notch at the corner for housing the camera.
The original Fold came with a 4.6-inch cover display. Its successor edition is speculated to be equipped with a larger 6.23-inch cover screen with comparatively slimmer bezels. It will offer a resolution 819 x 2267 pixels resolution and support the traditional 60Hz refresh rate. Like the inner screen, the cover display of the Galaxy Fold 2 is also said to have a punch-hole design.
The Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Z Flip 5G are speculated to be equipped with Snapdragon 865 mobile platform that is yet to be announced. There is a possibility that the Galaxy Fold 2 may also come equipped with it. The device may come with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB storage options.
A recent report had revealed that the Samsung Galaxy M41 is canceled and the next M series phone that is debut after the Galaxy M31 will be called Galaxy M51. A previous report had claimed that the Galaxy M51 will break cover by the end of June. According to a fresh report on MySmartPrice, the Galaxy M51 launch has been postponed to September.
The publication claims that its source has revealed that the arrival of the Galaxy M51 has been delayed once again due to production problems at the factories of Samsung. The report has no new information on the specifications of the phone.
The Samsung Galaxy M51 was recently spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with Snapdragon 675 SoC and 8 GB of RAM. However, it is being speculated that the phone could be equipped with Snapdragon 730 mobile platform. The One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS will come preinstalled on the Galaxy M51.
The Galaxy M51 is expected to arrive with an AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. It is likely to feature an in-screen fingerprint reader. The handset may feature a primary camera of 64-megapixel on its back. The phone offer users with a big internal storage of 128 GB. The other specs of the phone are under wraps.
In related news, Samsung is said to announce the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Fold 2, and Galaxy Note 20 series on Aug. 5. Apart from these devices, the South Korean company is also gearing up to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 series and Galaxy Watch 3 in the coming month.
Sony recently announced that it would be launching two new Truly Wireless headphones for the Indian market. What made the announcement special is that the earbuds will be the first TWS headphones that Sony would be launching in India. Indeed, the Japanese tech giant has launched the WF-SP800N and WF-XB700 TWS headphones.
Sony’s headphones may not have the coolest of names but what they ack in an attractive name is usually made up for in the specs table. The WF-XB700 features 12mm drivers and Sony’s EXTRA BASS technology that creates precise, punchy bass rhythms while maintaining vocal clarity, perfect for those who love the EDM or Hip-hop genre.
The headphone comes with an ergonomic Tri-hold structure designed to provide for a comfortable fit. The headset also comes with an IPX4 water resistance rating, making it suitable for use under wet conditions. It offers 9-hour long battery life and it can be extended up to 18-hour with the charging case.
On the other hand, the WF-SP800N comes with a noise-cancelling design which blocks out all forms of ambient sounds. The headphone comes with an IP55 water and sweat resistance rating. The WF-SP800N also comes with Sony’s proprietary EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound. The headphones also offer long battery life and stable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
The earbuds have soft-cushioned arc supporter and three-dimensional curved design that ensure a secure, comfortable fit. It equally features an intuitive touch control settings to play, stop, or skip through tracks and adjust the volume. Also, there is a Quick Attention function whereby all you need do is to place your finger over the earbud in order to turn down the volume and allow ambient sound in. You can also customise the settings to your preferences using the Sony Headphones Connect app. The battery can last up to 18 hours without noise-cancelling function turned on and with the charging box, Sony says that can be extended up to 26 hours on a single charge. With noise-cancelling, it bests 9 hours and 13 hours with the charging box. These estimates will be dependent on the volume level.
As for the prices, the Sony WF-XB700 is priced at Rs. 9900 and is already available across online and offline channels. It comes in Black and Blue colors. On the other hand, the Sony WF-SP800N is priced at Rs. 18,990 and will be available from June 26th across online and offline channels. It comes in Black, Blue and White colors.
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