Samsung and OnePlus have announced plans to manufacture most of their televisions locally in India. The companies are considering it to benefit from the zero import duties on the key component – open cell TV panel. Also, this will help them prevent any issues with the supply chain in the future.
In 2018, the Indian government imposed duties on open cell TV panels. This made Samsung halt its TV production in the country. Since then, the company has been importing finished products from Vietnam at zero duties through the free trade agreement route.
But now, as the government had reduced the duties on open cell panels to zero in 2019, Samsung has once again decided to manufacture TVs in India along with OnePlus according to three senior industry executives.
Open cell panel accounts for 70% of a TV’s manufacturing cost. Thus, the taxes levied on it play a key role in where the companies produce their televisions.
According to the report by The Economic Times, both Samsung and OnePlus have partnered with Chinese electronics company Skyworth to manufacture their TVs in its Hyderabad facility.
This marks OnePlus’ entry into making TVs in India like its smartphones. The company has announced to launch budget smart TVs in July. This will help it in the long run.
Additionally, Samsung has also expanded its existing partnership with Indian contract manufacturer Dixon Technologies to manufacture TVs ranging between 43 to 58-inches. Dixon has been producing 32-inch and 43-inch TV models for Samsung since January 2020. But now, that contract has been given to Skyworth.
Samsung has revealed that about 85-90% televisions sold in India will be now manufactured locally. Apart from these two companies, LG, Sony, Xiaomi, and Panasonic have already been making TVs in the country.
A research agency Tuo Institute of Industrial Research, a subsidiary of Jibang Consulting, has announced the revenue and ranking of the top ten IC design companies in the world in the first quarter of 2020.
The report shows that Qualcomm surpassed Broadcom with a Q1 2020 revenue of $4.1 billion to return to the number one position. The revenue represents an increase of 10.2% over the same period last year. The report says Qualcomm benefited from the success of the 5G product strategy and the sharp increase in the demand for remote office and teaching caused by the epidemic.
Broadcom is in the second position with a gross revenue of US$4.08 billion. The US semiconductor giant’s revenue was down 2.4% year-on-year. Broadcom’s revenue from the semiconductor division is said to have declined for five consecutive quarters due to market competition and Sino-US trade frictions. making the ranking of first and second place transposition. In addition to the continuous impact of the Sino-US trade dispute, Broadcom is also affected by the recent decline in the shipment of mobile phones by major customers such as Apple.
Nvidia ranked third with revenue of US$2.95 billion, a year-on-year increase of 39.6%. In addition, MediaTek, AMD, Xilinx, Marvell, Novatek, Realtek, and Synapsis also emerge among the top ten.
A few weeks ago, Lenovo announced the Yoga Duet 7i and the Ideapad Duet 3i which are sort of its answers to Microsoft’s own Surface Pro and Surface Go respectively. If you want something along the line of the Surface Pro X, then the new Lenovo Flex 5G has got you covered.
The Lenovo Flex 5G as the name says has support for 5G connectivity but that is just one of its key features. Powering it is the Snapdragon 8cx, the most powerful chipset made for Always-On, Always-Connected PCs. The chipset is paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage.
You get a 14” FHD touch-display with 400 nits of brightness. As you can see in the images, the Lenovo Flex 5G boasts pretty slim bezels and has a 360° hinge, so you can use it in tablet mode. The 2-in-1 device ships with Windows 10 Pro.
For ports, the device has two USB-C 3.1 ports and a headphone + microphone combo port. It also has a nano-SIM slot and a fingerprint reader. The keyboard has a backlight and Lenovo says the 60Wh battery can last up to 24 hours. The 2-in-2 supports 45W charging over USB-C.
The Lenovo Flex 5G will be sold via Verizon in the US for $1399 or $58.33 per month for 24 months. The carrier will include a USB-C Hub, Incase Sleeve, and a Logitech Pebble mouse along with the computer. You will also get a free year of Microsoft 365 too.
Lenovo says other markets such as the UK, Switzerland, and China will get the Lenovo Flex 5G later but as the Lenovo Yoga 5G which actually is its real name.
As China’s Mid-Year sales festival is nearing, the Chinese companies have started unveiling attractive discounts and offer on their products. After Ulefone, the Blackview has kicked off the 618 sale festival offering magnanimous discounts of upto 55% on almost every popular smartphone. It is the perfect opportunity to grab Blackview’s popular smartphones at reduced prices.
The company is offering discounts on multiple devices including the popular Blackview BV6300 Pro and Blackview A80 which were released a few weeks ago. The interested users can grab these devices at massive discounts by pre-ordering via AliExpress. You can know more details about the devices below:
Blackview BV6300 Pro
It is a perfect smartphone for the users who love own a rugged smartphone with a slim design. The smartphone is a beginner rugged smartphone with the ability to survive in the rough and tough conditions. It features IP68, IP69K, and houses MIL-STD-810G certification for protection against drop, dust, and water.
The smartphone features a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset that couples an octa-core processor with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. There’s a quad rear camera module consisting a primary 16-megapixel primary camera, a 120-degree ultrawide sensor, and two other sensors. The camera is highly capable of capturing detailed photos with supported night mode, HDR.
You can grab the Blackview BV6300 Pro at the discount price of $289 $199.
It is a low-cost smartphone with excellent quad-rear camera sporting Sony 13-megapixel primary lens. The photography oriented smartphone packs a 6.21-inch in-cell display offering sharper, vibrant colored images, and pleasant viewing experience. There’s a 42000 mAh battery that houses inside the slim body of the Blackview A80.
It is available for the low price of $59.99 during the sale which is 40% than the usual retail price of $99.99. Blackview A80 features a beautiful and elegant design with 8.8mm thinness. The smartphone is available in three color options of gradient blue, gradient red, and black.
There are many other smartphones that are available on discount at the Blackview 618 sale. We are some popular devices here:
Blackview BV9900 Pro – It is the popular thermal rugged smartphone that can withstand in worst temperatures of -30℃. It packs a 48-megapixel Sony Camera coupled with a Thermal Imaging camera. The smartphone couples a MediaTek Helio P90 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage.
It is available for the discount price of $417 which is 24% off from the actual retail price of $549.99.
Blackview BV9900 – It is another rugged and popular smartphone from Blackview which brings a quad-rear camera. Blackview BV9900 features a primary Sony 48-megapixel sensor on the rear along with three other useful lenses.
The smartphone is powered with the MediaTek Helio P90 process, 8GB RAM, and 256 GB ROM.
Blackview BV9800 Pro – It is a pure rugged smartphone with the added ability of a thermal imaging camera. a 48-megapixel sony primary sensor. A 6580 mAh battery is present on the board for continuous usage. The interested users can grab the smartphone for $384.99 from Aliexpress.
Blackview BV9100 – The Blackview offers different device varying from fat rugged to the elegant and slim smartphones. Meanwhile, the Blackview BV9100 is the rugged smartphone featuring a 13000 mAh battery with 30W charging support. There’s a 6.3-inchFHD+ waterdrop display that can give you seamless entertainment.
It is available for $188.99 with over 30% reduction over the actual retailing price of $269.99.
Blackview BV9700 Pro- It is a unique smartphone from the Blackview that offers HeartRate monitor and AIr quality monitor built within the smartphone. It couples a 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. You can get the smartphone for the competitive price of $237. However, it is available for $349 on usual normal days.
There are many other smartphones that are part of the latest Blackview 618 Mid-year sale. You can head over to the Blackview shopping portal to learn more about the products. If you’re interested to own a smartphone, then make sure to grab it before June 21st.
Honor first launched the Honor 9A smartphone in China in March this year. The device is a budget model with an affordable price. Honor is now set to launch the Honor 9A for the global market. The launch event will hold on June 23 and will be streamed live on YouTube.
Although the Honor 9A is an entry-level model, it packs a mammoth 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen with a waterdrop notch. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset paired with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage. The phone features triple cameras as well as a mammoth 5,000 mAh battery. On the software side, it boots Magic UI 3.1 on top of Android 10 with no Google Play Services.
Honor is also reportedly launching the Honor Router 3 for the global audience on the same day. The router was unveiled in May and comes as the brand’s first Wi-Fi 6+ router. Honor Router 3 is powered by in-house Lingxiao dual-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz paired with 128MB of RAM and flash memory each. The power consumption is rated less than 12W with 12V DC / 1A power input.
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ZTE Corporation names Ni Fei, the Co-founder and President of Nubia Technology as the company’s new President of Mobile Devices. Ni Fei will continue to serve both positions according to the company. He will be taking over this post from Xu Feng, who is also the Senior Vice President (SVP) of ZTE.
Ni Fei, President of ZTE Mobile Devices and Nubia Technology
Ni Fei joined ZTE in 2001 and worked in the company’s consumer product operation from 2004 till 2012 when he established Nubia. It started off as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ZTE. But the brand split off from the parent company and became an independent entity in 2015. Since its inception back in 2012, Ni Fei acted as the General Manager. In May 2019 he was named President of Nubia Technology.
His leadership gave birth to Nubia Z5, which was China’s first smartphone to support all the network bands in the year 2012. Other popular devices during his reign include Nubia Z9 (2015) and Nubia Z17S (2017) – bezel-less smartphones in their times. Above all, Ni Fei is well-known for launching Redmagic, a lineup of gaming smartphones for a niche audience.
Under his leadership, the parent company is likely hoping to expand this division, which hasn’t seen success as its rivals. ZTE also adds Ni Fei will fulfill the medium and long-term goals of the company’s 5G and IoT technologies.
As per the press release, ZTE has been committed to developing a series of diversified 5G terminal devices portfolio. It will try to satisfy the diverse requirements of operators, enterprise users, and consumers in multiple service scenarios. As for the consumer market, it will bring new mobile phones to its home country China by exploring the market requirements brought by new technologies and experiences.
As the year crosses the half yearly mark, we approach the launch period of flagship smartphones from various OEMs. One major launch which is highly anticipated is for the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 series. Many rumors and reports have already surfaced online, but a recent one suggests a new Side-Touch interface for the device’s camera system.
Huawei Technologies filed a new design patent with CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) back in July 2019, which was published earlier today (16th June 2020). The patent arrives with 10 images that detailed a new Side-Touch camera interface. This new interface includes a shutter button and other necessary functions like flash settings, white balance, camera mode, and more.
This interface can be found on the edges of the curved display on either side. The interface is even capable of zoom control from the side and an HDR icon. Users can also access the gallery from here. The new Side-Touch interface was probably made to incorporate all the necessary functions on the side, providing a non-intrusive and clear view of the frame in front of the user.
Looking at the device in the patent, a narrow notch that houses a dual camera setup on the front, while the rear doesn’t depict a rear camera. The rear doesn’t have any visible camera module, which may be suggestive of a disappearing image lens technology similar to the OnePlus Concept One smartphone. Although, that seems unlikely at the moment.
This patented smartphone could be the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 series that is expected to launch around September of October 2020. Previously, we had reported on a ring touch interface around the round camera module on the rear. Thus, this patent might just be Huawei’s attempt in covering all bases. So, stay tuned as we will provide any updates regarding the Mate 40 series.
Much to the delight of iPhone lovers, Apple is slated to come up with another model dubbed the iPhone 12. As expected, the impending handset has been subject to several leaks and multiple speculations.
If you are an iPhone fan who’s been waiting with bated breath to get your tech-greedy hands on the new iPhone, Giztop is allowing you to purchase a case for your future phone, while you wait. The popular Chinese e-tailer is now offering the Protective Soft Skin Case For iPhone 12 for an unbeatable price of only $0.99.
If you purchase a hundred pieces, you’d end up shelling out just $0.39 for each piece, meaning, you will receive a noteworthy 61 percent discount on the Protective Soft Skin Case For iPhone 12. Compatible with the hotly-anticipated iPhone 12, this Protective Soft Skin Case is made using environmental TPU material that gives it a silky smooth texture.
Crafted to fit snugly over the phone’s buttons and curves, this Protective Soft Skin Case offers effortless access to all ports controls and connections. Moreover, it is anti-scratch, anti-fingerprint, and supports shock absorption, keeping your iPhone 12 safe from drops and shocks.
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With each passing generation, smartphone vendors have been improving and, in certain cases, even raising the number of image sensors for their handset offerings. Now, a recent Samsung patent has revealed a new device that features a whopping 6 cameras on the rear, including a periscopic lens.
The South Korean tech giant applied for this patent back in December 2019 with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) which was published earlier this week on June 11. While the 6 sensor camera module is eye catching, the main aspect regarding this camera module is its tilting mechanism for its sensors. Look at the images in the patent, we can observe the image sensors being able to tilt.
Images Via LetsGoDigital
According to the patent, the Samsung smartphone uses 5 wide angle image sensors with a 28mm focal length on the rear alongside a telephoto lens. These sensors are arranged horizontally with three on each row and an LED flash. In the normal mode, these cameras face the regular forward direction, but in the “active mode,” they can tilt towards the horizontally or vertically.
This enables the sensors to achieve a wider focal length overall and may even help in producing panoramic shots without moving the smartphone itself. Furthermore, the tilting lenses are also said to offer a ‘pano-bokeh effect,’ which implied blurred backgrounds on a panoramic image. This moving lens technology could also have the 5 wide angle sensors work simultaneously to offer a better image that is stitched together.
Unfortunately, this form of array cameras are still too expensive to mass produce, but do offer various advantages. An example being improved low light shots through the use of the array camera module. Regular images could also have a higher dynamic range and the bokeh effect could target more subjects individually as well.
The Samsung patent also goes in depth regarding the shortfalls of this system, with a notable one being the size of the camera module. Since it will be housed in a flagship device, the device may need to have a popup mechanism to house the sensor to achieve the movement, while maintaining thinness. Unfortunately, it is unknown if Samsung would actually develop and sell the device in the near future, but the technology does offer a glimpse into the future generations of smartphones.
The Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro series was made available in the Chinese market in March this year. The line up comprises the Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition.
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If you fancy using a more power-packed variant, you might want to check out the next variant that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage space. While you’d normally end up shelling out $649 on the aforesaid model, Giztop is giving you a chance to purchase for only $599.
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An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro sports a mammoth 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a fingerprint scanner embedded under the screen. It packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor along with a competent Adreno 650 GPU under the hood.
In the optics department, the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro houses a 64MP, 13MP, 5MP, and a 2MP camera at the back, along with a 20M pop-up camera in the front for capturing self-portraits and video calling. The phone is backed by a 4700mAh battery and runs MIUI 11 based on Android 10 OS.
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HTC launches two new smartphones in its home country Taiwan – Desire 20 Pro and U20 5G. The former handset has leaked multiple times over the past few weeks. Whereas, the latter is the first 5G mobile phone from the company.
HTC Desire 20 Pro Specifications
The Desire 20 Pro is just like any other budget smartphone in the market powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. The storage can be further expanded via microSD card.
The phone sports a 6.5-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) LCD panel with 19:5:9 aspect ratio and a punch-hole for the 25MP selfie camera. The back of the handset houses a quad-camera setup consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide unit, 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor.
Other features of the device include WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-frequency GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, multifunctional NFC, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and Android 10.
Lastly, the handset gets is power from a 5,000 mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0 fast-charging standard.
HTC U20 5G Specifications
The HTC U20 5G is the company’s first 5G smartphone. It features similar design and identical specs like the Desire 20 Pro except for some minor changes like the processor and display size to name a few.
Under the hood, it comes powered by the well-known mid-range 5G SoC, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. Unlike the other phone, it features 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM and still can be expanded via microSD card.
The FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) 20:9 LCD panel on it is slightly larger at 6.8-inch and has a punch-hole for the 32MP selfie snapper. Whereas, the rear camera setup is exactly the same as the other phone. That means it has got a 48MP (primary) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup.
Further, the handset runs Android 10 and features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-frequency GPS, and multifunctional NFC.
Last but not least, it has the same 5,000 mAh battery but supports slightly faster Quick Charge 4.0 fast-charging protocol.
HTC Desire 20 Pro/U20 5G Pricing and Availability
The Desire 20 Pro and U20 5G smartphones are limited to Taiwan for now. Though they have been listed on the official website, HTC is yet to reveal their price. The company might bring them to other markets in the near future.
A new study has resulted in an interesting finding. Using light bulbs, one can now listen in on conversations from a distance. The study was conducted by researches at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.
In the study, it was found that a conventional light bud can be used to eavesdrop on conversations. If a conversation is in close proximity to a light bulb, then a third party can listen in on it from distances as far as 25 meters away. This method has been labeled as Lamphone and requires a remote electro-optical sensor to achieve the near science fictional results.
Explaining how the method works, the remote electro-optical sensor analyzes the changes in the light bulb’s frequency response to sound waves. While recently, methods of eavesdropping on conversations had required just a compromised smart device or other smart home appliances, this process can work from just a regular light bulb.
According to the study, “Lamphone recovers sound optically via an electro-optical sensor which is directed at a hanging bulb.” In other words, the sensor has to be directly pointed at the light source through a telescope and a voice-to-text application like Google Speech. Notably, the range of this method can also be increased by using a larger and more powerful microscope.
The electro-optical sensor analyzes the subtle vibrations on the surface of the light bulb. This data is then run through specially developed algorithms from the researchers to isolate an audio signal from an optical signal. The output is then transcribed through a voice-to-text application, which in turn gives out the end result that is the conversation.
Interestingly, this process even works on identifying singing as well, with apps like Shazam and SoundHound being able to recognize the songs from 25 meters away. Now, before you go switching your light bulbs, there are a lot of shortcomings to this process. The bulb needs to be hanging from the ceiling and needs to be in a clear vision of the sensor. Furthermore, the conversation or music being played would have to be loud enough to cause the vibration on the surface of the bulb. So while it does seem scary enough, it is quite difficult to pull off in a real world scenario.
Back in April, Motorola launched its first flagship smartphone in years. This marked the company’s return to the premium segments. But now, reports have been coming in regarding a major issue that is affecting the display of various Motorola Edge+ users.
Image Via AndroidAuthority
Users of the flagship device have been complaining about unknown purple blotches and a green tint that appears on the display of the smartphone. This is a major cause of concern for the company since the device costs a hefty $1000 price tag. According to certain Motorola Edge+ owners, purple spots appear on the edges of the display if the device is used for a long while. These eventually disappear, only to come back later on, if the device is still used for a prolonged period of time.
A significant number of users also reported on these purple spots multiplying and even growing in numbers. This isn’t the only issue with the Motorola flagship’s display as certain owners are also experiencing green tints on their smartphones’ display. At the moment, the company has acknowledged the issue and is currently working on a software fix.
One forum administrator even stated that a new software update should fix the display issues soon. The administrator also advised people to not go for an immediate replacement as the problem is likely a software issue and not due to faulty hardware. Thus, even newly purchased Motorola Edge+ units could suffer from the same issue. Unfortunately, the initial software fix which was rolled out, only fixed the issue temporarily, with users reporting on the problems of the display coming back soon after.
Recently, reliable tipster @OnLeaks had shared the CAD renders of the vanilla Samsung Galaxy Tab S7. Now, the tipster has revealed the CAD renders of the advanced Galaxy Tab S7+.
As can be seen in the CAD renders of the Galaxy Tab S7+, its design is identical to the Galaxy Tab S7 tablet. The Plus edition measures 285 x 185 x 5.7mm. The thickness of the device increases to 6.9mm with the camera bump. A front camera can be seen on the side bezel of the Tab S7+.
It is expected to feature a 12.4-inch display with slim bezels around it. The device is rumored to house a 9,800mAh battery. The backside of the device features a dual camera setup along with an LED flash.
The left edge of the Tab S7+ features a SIM slot, a volume rocker, a power key and a noise cancellation mic. The USB-C port placed between speaker grilles can be seen at the bottom side of the device.
In comparison, the Galaxy Tab S7 has 253.7 x 165.3 x 6.3 dimensions. It measures 7.7mm in thickness at the camera bump. It is likely to feature an 11-inch display and it may house a 7,670mAh battery. The Tab S7 also features an LED flash assisted dual-camera system.
The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform along with 6 GB of RAM is expected to power the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ tablets. Both tablets will come with support for the 120Hz refresh rate and S Pen stylus.
After the US government emplaced new sanctions against Huawei, the Chinese tech giant lost its chip supply from TSMC. Since then, the company as invested in various local semiconductor and is reportedly also looking for other alternatives. One of the rumored alternatives was the Samsung, but now, a new report suggests that it South Korean tech giant might not be its new chip supplier.
For those unaware, Samsung already supplies Huawei with OLED panels and memory chips for its electronics products. Furthermore, the companies semiconductor department would’ve also benefitted from Huawei’s loss of chip supply, but it is being reported that Samsung might not end up supplying the Chinese company with chipsets.
At the moment, it is unclear as to why exactly Samsung may not supply Huawei, but it does mean that the smartphone vendor will probably have to turn to other companies like MediaTek and Spreadtrum for processors. Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin processors are found in the company’s laptops and smartphones, although, HiSilicon doesn’t manufacture the processors and depends on TSMC.
Huawei’s Kirin chipsets are manufactured by TSMC
TSMC is the world’s largest contract chipmaker and is generally ahead of the market curve, especially in terms of process node sizes and generations. At the moment, the current flagship chips are built on a 7nm while the next generation is expected to be built on an even smaller 5nm process. Unfortunately, finding alternatives with such capabilities will be hard and even Chinese semiconductor firms that Huawei is investing in will take time to reach this stage in technological advancement. So, we may see slower and less power-efficient chips, in comparison to its rivals, in Huawei phones in the near future.
Huawei has launched its 2020 Windows laptop models in Canada. The company has brought three models to the country namely MateBook X Pro 2020, MateBook 13 2020, and MateBook D 15 2020.
The MateBook X Pro 2020 is the costliest model of all priced at $2,499. The primary specs of this laptop include 13.9-inch 3K FullView display with 91% screen to body ratio, 14.6mm thickness, 1.33Kg weight, 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10510U processor (Comet Lake), 16GB LPDDR3 RAM and 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD.
Consumers buying it between June 15 and 30 will get a two-year manufacturer warranty, one-year Microsoft 365 Personal subscription, Huawei FreeBuds 3 TWS, and a Huawei backpack.
The MateBook 13 2020, on the other hand, is priced at $1,899 for the same processor and RAM as the previous laptop but only 512GB SSD. It features a 13-inch display with 88% screen to body ratio and weighs 1.3Kg.
Freebies on this model include a two-year manufacturer warranty, one-year Microsoft 365 Personal subscription, a Huawei Watch GT, and a Huawei backpack.
As for the last model, the MateBook D 15 2020 comes with a 15-inch display powered by AMD Ryzen 7 3700U processor. It features 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, and costs $949.99.
Customers who pre-order it will be given a two-year manufacturer warranty, one-year Microsoft 365 Personal subscription, a Huawei Band 4 Pro, and a Huawei backpack.
All three of them can be pre-ordered from any of these online retailers – Visions Electronics, Newegg, Canada Computers and Memory Express.
Tomorrow, Qualcomm will be holding an unveil event to announce new chipsets. It is speculated that the chip maker will take off covers from the Snapdragon 775G upper-midrange SoC. There are speculations that the company will also announce the Snapdragon 865 Plus that is said to be an enhanced version of the Snapdragon 865 that debuted in December last year. The upcoming ASUS ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone could be the first phone to feature it. The Lenovo Legion gaming phone arriving in July is also expected to arrive with the new SoC. A fresh leak states that the Snapdragon 865 Plus will drive the iQOO 3 Pro smartphone.
According to a tipster who recently the specs of the forthcoming Vivo S6 Pro 5G, the iQOO 3 Pro will be arriving as a gaming version of the Vivo X50 handset that went official recently in China. He revealed the expected specifications and pricing of the smartphone.
iQOO 3 Pro specifications and pricing (Rumored)
The leak states that the iQOO 3 Pro has a 90Hz 6.56-inch S-AMOLED Samsung E3 display that can be found on the Vivo X50 handset. The Full HD+ display will offer a touch sampling rate of 180Hz and in-display fingerprint reader. The display and rear side of the phone is safeguarded by Gorilla Glass 5 panel. It is equipped with a series-6 aluminum alloy frame. The Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC on the device will be assisted by LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It will not feature a microSD card slot. The device will be loaded with Android 10 OS.
The punch-hole on the display of iQOO 3 Pro will be home for its 16-megapixel selfie camera. The rear side of the device will have a triple camera system comprising of a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main lens, an ultrawide shooter of 8-megapixel with super macro capabilities, and a Samsung S5K4L6 portrait lens of 13-megapixel. The phone has a 4,500mAh battery with a rapid charging technology that can fuel it just 30 minutes. Other specs of the phone include liquid cooling technology along with graphite sheet heat dissipation, X-axis linear motor, super line dual stereo speakers, and NFC.
The iQOO 3 Pro is expected to arrive in China in three variants. The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage will cost 3,998 Yuan. Its 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage will be priced at 4,298 Yuan (~$607) and the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant will cost 4,698 Yuan (~$707). There is no confirmation on whether the iQOO 3 Pro specs and pricing leak will come true. Hence, it’s advisable to wait for further reports to know about the iQOO 3 Pro.
Earlier today (16th June 2020), HMD Global launched the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic feature phone in India. The device is a refresh of the original and nostalgic Nokia 5130 XpressMusic that launched back in 2007 and brings with it the classic features that the original was known for.
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic
Similar to the 5130, the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic also features an MP3 player and FM radio. Although, the latter can be used wired or wirelessly as well. On the front, a dual front facing speakers can be found, which is the case since the device and its predecessor place an emphasis on listening to your favorite songs on the go. The Nokia 5310 XpressMusic also features dedicated buttons for music, similar to the original.
Through these buttons, the user can adjust the volume, shuffle tracks, and more. The device also boasts expandable storage up to 32GB via a microSD card. Under the hood, a MediaTek MT6260A SoC runs the mobile, which runs Nokia Series 30+ software and also includes the typical physical keypad. It houses 8MB of RAM and an in built storage of 16MB.
The Nokia 5310 sports a 2.4 inch QVGA colored display and is powered by a 1,200mAh battery pack. Its battery offers an impressive standby time of up to 30 days. The phone is priced 3,399 INR (roughly 45 US Dollars) and will be available online for the first four weeks through Amazon India and then will be available across leading retailers in India.
Poco came into existence with the launch of Poco F1 in 2018. For over more than a year, the brand did not announce any new phone. Instead, it was spun-off into an independent brand in early 2020, followed by the release of its second smartphone called Poco X2. A couple of weeks back, the brand posted a teaser for its next phone in India. Now, it has been confirmed that this handset will launch within the next 20-25 days.
Poco’s General Manager (GM) C Manmohan was recently interviewed by Hindustan Times Tech. In which, he confirmed his brand will release its new phone in the next 20-25 days.
He said, “We are definitely going to launch a new phone soon… We want to ensure the philosophy we had is brought to different price ranges.”
Poco had already shared its plans to launch phones in different price segments. It even crowdsourced the name for its first TWS, which was finalized to be called Poco Pop Buds.
Though nothing about this forthcoming phone has been yet officially teased by the brand, we can expect it to be a variant of Redmi Note 9 series going by the previous leaks.
It could be called POCO M2 Pro with model number M2003J6CI and might be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G.
Motorola introduced the One Hyper smartphone with a notch-less display and pop-up selfie camera back in December 2019. The One Hyper did not make it to India. However, the Motorola One Fusion+ that sports a recently went official in the European market has landed in India today with an enticing price tag of Rs. 16,999 (~$224). The Snapdragon 730G powered handset also features a notch-less display and a pop-up camera for capturing selfies.
Motorola One Fusion+ price in India
The Motorola One Fusion Plus costs Rs. 16,999 (~$224) and its first sale will be held at 12 PM (local time) on June 24 on Flipkart. The phone will be available in Moonlight White and Twilight Blue color options.
The polycarbonate bodied Motorola One Fusion+ features an HDR10 complaint 6.5-inch IPS LCD display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It has a pop-up selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The rear side of the device has a quad-camera setup that comprises of a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 118-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
The Snapdragon 730G SoC of the One Fusion+ is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. Apart from external storage slot, the phone offers users with a big internal storage of 128 GB. My UX based Android 10 OS runs on the device. The One Fusion Plus includes a massive 5,000mAh battery that fuels up fast with 15W TurboPower charger. The phone features a dedicated button for accessing Google Assistant.
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