Redmi 9 powered by MediaTek Helio G80 and FHD+ display launches in Spain for €149

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Jun 10, 2020

Xiaomi officially launches Redmi 9 in Spain after going on sale on Lazada and GizTop last week ahead of any official announcement. The phone comes in two storage configurations – 3GB + 32GB / 4GB + 64GB and costs €149 and €179 respectively. It is available in three color options – Carbon Grey, Sunset Purple, and Ocean Green.

The newly launched Redmi 9 is the direct successor to last year’s Redmi 8. It comes with better specifications overall and even features some firsts in the series. For instance, It is the first device in the Redmi number series phones to feature an FHD+ display and a quad-camera setup.

The Redmi 9 is powered by MediaTek Helio G80 SoC paired with 3GB/4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB/64GB eMMC 5.1 ROM. It sports a 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel with 19:5:9 aspect ratio, 394 PPI, 70% NTSC color gamut, 400 nits brightness, Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and a dew-drop notch. Thus, we can say that this handset comes with the best display ever in the series, at least on paper.

The body of the phone is made of polycarbonate (plastic) with a matte finish, unlike glossy on its predecessor. The back of the device houses a 13MP (primary) + 8MP (118° ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera array and a fingerprint sensor. Whereas, the front camera is of 8MP.

Other features of the device include Dual SIM, 4G connectivity, VoLTE, single-band (2.4 GHz) WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, wireless FM radio, dedicated microSD card slot, multifunctional NFC, IR blaster, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, MIUI 11 based on Android Pie, 5,020 mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

Xiaomi Youpin crowdfunds Fixnow Battery Powered Foam Gun for Cars

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Sean

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Jun 10, 2020

Earlier today (10th June 2020), the Xiaomi Youpin platform launched a new product for crowdfunding. The gadget is a portable handheld car washing machine that is powered by a lithium battery, meaning it doesn’t need to be plugged in during use, with funding starting from 299 Yuan (roughly 42 US Dollars).

The Fixnow Battery Powered Foam Gun for Cars is capable of a maximum output of up to 3000ml per minute and features two levels of adjustable water pressure. It is powered by a 2,600mAh battery, which provides a water pressure of 2.4MPa. The device houses a brushless moto that allows for both the high pressure (2.4MPa) and low pressure water levels (1.4MPa) that can be used to clean dirt from different regions of users vehicle’s body.

The Fixnow Battery Powered Foam Gun is an improved variant of its predecessor, with a 20 percent higher battery capacity and operation time. It even supports fast charging up to 25W and takes only 2.5 hours to fully charge from zero. One of its notable features is its patented air duct technology that allows the water pressure function to work, which even reduces the temperature of the motor and helps extends battery life at the same time. So if you’re interested, check out the product on the Xiaomi Youpin platform.

Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Smart Kitchen Hood for ¥1,499 (~$212)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 10, 2020

Xiaomi has launched the MIJIA Smart Kitchen Hood. The product is presently on pre-sale on the Youpin platform and it adopts a 1,499 yuan (~$212) price tag.

The MIJIA Smart Kitchen Hood is said to be the first side suction type stove set by MIJIA. It isn’t the first range hood that would be released by the company, though. Last year, the MIJIA Smart Smoke Stove with a vented range hood was launched. The difference here is that last year’s model had a range hood that hovers above the stove.

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This time around, the range hood is mounted on the sidewall and does not hover above the cooker. The kitchen hood is definitely the major highlight of the cooker set. It packs a more powerful suction and a wider vent which ensures smoke is efficiently evacuated from the kitchen.

The MIJIA Smart Range Hood also comes with MIJIA app connectivity. It also comes with the smart feature of interconnection between the hood and the cooker. Thus, if the cooker is turned on, the range hood automatically comes on. The hood has a large air aspiration volume of 20 cubic meters/min. It also comes with an automatic cruise boost and a 4200W large firepower, 230° step-less fire adjustment and 10 levels of safety protection.

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Xiaomi patents a new smartphone with a pop up selfie camera

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Sean

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Jun 10, 2020

A new Xiaomi patent has just surfaced online. While the Chinese tech giant has been seen covering all bases in the past with unique designs and more, the new patent is actually quite grounded with a pop up camera.

Xiaomi Files New Pop-Up Mobile Patent. I Think This One Will Launch Around 15-17K. pic.twitter.com/Sy4127AkPQ

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) June 10, 2020

This patent was filed back in August 2018, which is during the time when smartphones with pop up cameras actually took off in the market. However, since then, the popularity has seemingly worn off with flagship models already shifting towards punch hole cameras and research and development being put into under-display sensors as well.

One notably flaw of the mechanized pop up camera system was that it made waterproofing the smartphone harder for OEMs. Thus, we may never actually seeing the handset as detailed in the patent. Although, we have no way of confirming that either. Looking at the patent images, the smartphone has the pop up camera linked to its rear camera module.

In other words, the front and rear systems seem to be linked, with the pop up mechanism probably hiding behind it when not in use. On the bottom, a USB Type C charging port can be found which is flanked by a lone speaker grill. The regular features like antenna bands and mic can also be found, but the camera position is uncommon. A triple camera system can be observed on the rear with a periscopic lens, which was relatively rare in 2018, along with the primary lens and depth sensor. Unfortunately, it is unknown if Xiaomi will actually develop or launch such a device, but stay tuned for any updates regarding this handset.

OxygenOS 10.5.10 re-enables color filter camera on OnePlus 8 Pro global version

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 10, 2020

OnePlus 8 Pro comes with a color filter camera. This camera is capable of seeing through thin plastics and clothes. Thus, the company announced to disable it in the Chinese variant of the handset running HydrogenOS. But accidentally, the brand disabled it in the global version as well via OxygenOS 10.5.9 OTA. But now, it is re-enabling the ‘photochrom’ filter through new OxygenOS 10.5.10 update.

Last week, OnePlus began to roll out May 2020 security patch update to the OnePlus 8 series worldwide. This patch comes as OxygenOS 10.5.10 for Global and Indian variants of OnePlus 8 Pro.

Surprisingly, the changelog for the update does not mention anything about the re-enabling of ‘photochrom’ filter in the camera app. Having said that, this change is only applicable to the global variant of the handset.

The European version of OnePlus 8 Pro never received the update disabling the color filter camera in the first place. Also, though the Indian variant is receiving the same build as global, it does not re-enable the filter.

Because OnePlus has already announced that the handset will go on sale in India with the color filter camera disabled. However, it did confirm to enable it at the end of June via a new OTA update.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Has Gone Up For Pre-Order For A Lowered Price Of $32.99 On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 10, 2020

The Mi Band 5 is slated to hit the store shelves on June 11, but just a day ahead of its scheduled launch, Xiaomi’s new fitness tracker has gone up for sale in China via Giztop.

Much to the delight of those restlessly waiting to get their hands on the long-awaited Mi Band 4 successor without shelling out a lot of money, the popular Chinese e-tailer is offering the Mi Band 5 for a lowered price. So without wasting a lot of time, let’s dive straight into the details.

Giztop has started taking pre-orders for the Xiaomi Mi Band 5, which would normally set you back $39.99. In a bid to make the newfangled fitness tracker available even to the budget-conscious buyers, the Chinese online store is now offering it for just $32.99, meaning, you can save $7, provided you place your pre-order through Giztop.

In collaboration with Giztop, GizmoChina is offering a Xiaomi Mi Band 5 International Giveaway and you can find more details about it here.

The irresistible Xiaomi Mi Band 5 sports a 1.2-inch Large Dynamic Color Screen with a high resolution of 126 x 294 pixels for an immersive visual experience. Furthermore, it comes with a built-in SpO2 sensor that monitors blood oxygen level, detects the blood oxygen saturation per second and various other features.

Integrated with an upgraded version of the chip, the Mi Band 5 offers more accurate health monitoring. On top of that, it offers up-to-the-second heart rate data throughout day or night with an accurate heart monitoring system. As if that weren’t enough, the fitness tracker even allows you to take control of your sleep with its sleep tracking function that monitors your heart rate while you sleep and not only detects sleep problems but also offers tips to help you sleep better.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 comes with 11 sports modes and is equipped with accelerometers. It can track multiple activities including indoor bike, skipping rope, rowing machine, elliptical, yoga, free training, fat-reducing running, indoor and outdoor cycling, and so on. On top of that, it can withstand pressures equivalent to a depth of 50 meters, making it perfect all-day wear.

It uses Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity and is backed by a robust 100mAh battery that lasts up to 14 days on a full charge. You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 and place your pre-order. Note that the fitness band is available in black color option and is slated to start shipping from June 20.

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Galaxy S21 will use Samsung displays as BOE OLED panels failed testing: Report

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Sean

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Jun 10, 2020

A report from May 2020 had revealed that Samsung Electronics was testing OLED panels from BOE as an affordable alternative to its own OLED screens. BOE panels were even said to be featured on some phones in the Galaxy S21 series next year, although, a new report has suggested that the upcoming flagship series will run the South Korean tech giant’s proprietary OLED panels after BOE screens failed testings.

The news arrives from South Korea, which states that BOE OLED panels have failed Samsung’s testing process. Reportedly, BOE panels didn’t pass even the first stage of testing. This arrives after the company was rumored to supply Samsung with 6.67 inch screens and panels with a 90Hz refresh rate. However, it seems like that might not be the case anymore.

Furthermore, BOE OLED panels have apparently also failed tests for the iPhone 12 as well. The Cupertino based giant’s 2020 flagship is expected to arrive later this year and rumors have pointed at the device using OLED panels from BOE, LG Display, and Samsung Display for the series. Although, this is still unconfirmed so take it with a grain of salt for now, and stay tuned.

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Pre-Order Redmi WiFi 6 Router AX5 For Just $55.99 From Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 10, 2020

Staying true to its promise, Redmi launched its new router in its home country China on June 9. The Redmi AX5 is the first Wi-Fi 6 router launched by the Xiaomi-backed brand.

The Redmi WiFi 6 Router AX5 has already gone up for pre-order through Giztop. This feature-laden Wi-Fi 6 router would set you back only $55.99 and it is slated to deliver in the middle of June.

Under the hood, the Redmi WiFi 6 Router AX5 packs a powerful Quad-core WiFi 6 Qualcomm chipset and comes with a dedicated NPU. It will ship with 256MB of RAM and an ample storage capacity of 128MB. Moreover, it supports Mesh Networking for uninterrupted signal coverage.

As the name suggests, the Redmi WiFi 6 Router AX5 supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and delivers an impressive speed of up to 1175Mbps. Aside from a dedicated NPU, its quad-core Qualcomm chipset supports the OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access) technology, enabling the router to send data to multiple terminal devices via a single transmission.

Crated to handle network data traffic, the router increases throughput by 21%, while lowering CPU usage by 95 percent. You can watch 4K HD videos and play games with your friends as well. The Redmi Router AX5 is connected to the network and automatically matches the Mi App setting without requiring you to enter a password manually.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Redmi WiFi 6 Router AX5 and place your pre-order through Giztop.

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Leaked Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro specs reveal it will have a Dimensity 800 SoC

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 10, 2020

The Huawei Enjoy Z 5G is the first Huawei phone to be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 800 5G processor. A new leak has revealed that a second Huawei phone powered by the same chipset is coming soon and it will launch as the Enjoy 20 Pro.

Chinese blogger and leaker, Digital Chat Station, revealed on Weibo that the Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro will have a Dimensity 800 processor, a 48MP primary rear camera, and support for 22.5W fast charging.

The above specs are similar to that of the Huawei Enjoy Z 5G but there are still a bunch of specs we do not know. Huawei is not new to announcing phones with similar specs but different designs, and this may be the case with the upcoming Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro.

There is no info with respect to when the phone will launch at the moment. It has also been reported that Huawei is working on an Enjoy 20 Plus, so there is a possibility both phones may be announced together.

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TCL to announce a QLED TV in India on June 18

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 10, 2020

TCL is making big moves this year. The Chinese manufacturer announced a trio of affordable phones in the US and Europe, a couple of earphones; and just a few days ago, it launched new Android TVs that have a starting price of just $129. Today, it has announced it has a launch event in India but for a different product from the aforementioned ones.

The official TCL India Twitter account tweeted earlier today that it will have an event on Thursday, June 18. The tweet includes a link to a pre-registration page that reveals the launch is actually for a QLED TV and not a smartphone or budget TV.

The biggest reveal is about to happen soon.

Get set to #GoBeyondYourImagination with #TCL on 18th June, 12.30 PM onwards. Don’t forget to preregister for the #launch and win some exciting prizes!

Hurry. Pre-registration closes soon. https://t.co/qj1yeq2NLL pic.twitter.com/MAW9nqlfTK

— TCL India (@tcl_india) June 10, 2020

The launch will be an online-only event as expected and will begin at 12:30 PM. TCL says those who pre-register will win prizes and get exclusive early bird offers.

TCL is one of the top TV sellers in India, though it trails behind Xiaomi which joined the TV business after it did.

Arm has replaced the CEO of its joint venture in China

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Sean

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Jun 10, 2020

Arm Ltd, a known chip technology firm, has just announced that it is replacing the chief executive officer of its China joint venture. Allen Wu is stepping down and has been replaced as the CEO.

The SoftBank Group owned company has appointed Ken Phua and Phil Tang, through a decision from the company’s China board of directors. The new co-CEOs will work together to replace Allen Wu, that was heading the joint venture as chairman and CEO. For those unaware, the Shanghai based joint venture is between the British chip designer Arm Ltd and the Chinese private equity firm Hopu Investments.

In a statement, Joe Zeng, managing director of Hpu’s Arm Innovation fund, stated that he is “confident in Arm China’s progress, and we are glad to see Arm’s continuous commitment and support to the China market.” Arm China generates revenue by licensing chip architecture to Chinese companies, with SoftBank having a 51% stack in the company.

Huawei Kirin chips uses ARM architecture

Notably, back in 2019, the chip design maker had announced that it would continue to supply its chip designs to Huawei since it did not breach US rules. Despite saying this in October 2019, the disputes between the US and China trade relations are still strained. So, it also remains to be seen how the new leadership changes affect the Huawei and Arm relations.

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Huawei/Honor launched 15 5G smartphones in H1 2020, Enjoy 20 Plus & Honor 30 Youth (Lite) in works

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 10, 2020

Though Huawei is going through bad times, the company (including Honor) has launched a total of 19 smartphones in the first half (H1) of 2020. According to a blogger, the Chinese smartphone maker will be soon launching two more handsets – Honor 30 Youth Edition (Lite) and Enjoy 20 Plus.

Most of the handsets released by both Huawei and Honor so far this year are 5G enabled. The Chinese telecom giant is playing an important role in pushing 5G adaptation in its home country despite global pandemic.

In fact, out of the 19 smartphones launched by the company, only 4 models are limited to 4G, whereas the remaining 15 are 5G ready, mostly powered by in-house Kirin 990 and Kirin 820.

However, the cheapest 5G smartphone by the company, the Enjoy Z features MediaTek Dimensitey 800 SoC underneath. This handset currently retails for 1,699 Yuan ($240) for the base 6GB + 64GB storage variant.

Here’s a table of all the smartphones released by Huawei and Honor in the first half (H1) of 2020.

4G Handsets	Huawei Enjoy 10e
	Honor Play 4T
	Honor Play 4T Pro
	Honor Play 9A
5G Handsets	Huawei Mate Xs
	Huawei P40
	Huawei P40 Pro
	Huawei P40 Pro Plus
	Huawei Nova 7
	Huawei Nova 7 Pro
	Huawei Nova 7 SE
	Huawei Enjoy Z
	Honor 30
	Honor 30 Pro
	Honor 30 Pro Plus
	Honor 30S
	Honor X10
	Honor Play 4
	Honor Play 4 Pro

In addition to the above-mentioned devices, Huawei is also readying to launch Enjoy 20 Plus, which is expected to go official around June 24. Also, its sub-brand will be releasing Honor 30 Lite aka Youth Edition in China.

Though nothing is known about these handsets as of now, we can expect the leaks to soon follow as we near to the date of their launch.

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OnePlus 8 Pro received 67 points in DxOMark audio score, slightly better than OP 7 Pro

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Sean

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Jun 10, 2020

OnePlus‘ 2020 flagship model, the OnePlus 8 Pro, has just received its audio scores from the known testing firm, DxOMark. The premium handset scored 67 points overall, which is not a top performance but is still a strong contender within the ranks.

The OnePlus 8 Pro was launched earlier this year and is “powered by Dolby Atmos,” which promises to deliver immersive sound through its Dolby Atmos enhancement algorithms. This enhancement also extends to with or without headphones. With an overall audio score of 67, the flagship scored 68 points in Playback and 63 points in Recording.

In the playback tests, the OnePlus 8 Pro was found to have good dynamics for movies and music, but the performance withered during gaming. Its occlusions were well controlled with only a few artifacts. Unfortunately, its overall volume was found to be lacking, especially in contrast to last year’s OnePlus 7 Pro, which had scored 65 points back in 2019.

For recording, the flagship smartphone again saw little artifacts within the tests with good timbre performance. The background recordings were found to sound a bit unnatural but the wideness, localizability, and distance in the audio recording were found to be “satisfying,” during video recording through the rear cameras and even selfie recordings.

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Xiaomi enters Online Mutual Aid industry with a new Health Care platform in China

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Sean

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Jun 10, 2020

Xiaomi, the popular smartphone brand, is now entering the online mutual aid industry in China. The relatively new industry has been growing fast in the region and the Chinese tech giant has launched a new crowdfunding health care platform within the market, which will rival other major tech brands as well.

The new platform is called Xiaomi Huzhu and is now open for preregistration in Mainland China. This new endeavor is headed by Xiaomi Finance, the company’s financial technology branch, and will offer the new platform through its app and the company’s official WeChat account, starting next Monday (15th June 2020). To explain the service in a simple term, members share the cost of a claim only when it has been verified. So for a 1000 Yuan claim, 1 Yuan will be shared by 1000 people.

Within the new service, customers can opt to join in with no upfront fee and claim up to 500,000 Yuan (roughly 70,000 US Dollars) for critical illnesses. The list of the illnesses includes 82 major diseases and 10 serious ailments specific to children. Members of the platform are also eligible to receive 24/7 medical checkup and consultation in real-time online.

At the moment, it is unknown as to how much revenue Xiaomi is pouring into the platform. Currently, its internet based services have generation 2.5 billion Yuan (roughly 353 million US Dollars) in the first quarter of 2020 (growing by 5.1 percent) and mainly consists of financial technology and gaming. Thus, it is unknown how the new service will contribute to the company’s overall internet services segment, although, the company is expected to reach a massive userbase of 450 million users by 2025.

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Nubia Red Magic 5G Transparent Edition features 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and costs 5,199 Yuan ($735)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 10, 2020

Nubia has announced a limited Red Magic 5G Transparent Edition for the Chinese market. The highlight of this variant is its transparent rear glass panel and 16GB RAM. The handset is priced at 5,199 yuan ($735) and will be available to purchase on June 14.

The new Nubia Red Magic 5G Transparent Edition features the same specifications as other variants of the device. But it comes with a distinct design and a whopping 16GB LPDDR5 as the high-end regular variant.

As the name suggests, the back of the phone features a transparent rear glass panel which showcases the fake internals just like the Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 9 Explorer Editions.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC seen inside the phone is a plastic prop but the layout is accurate. To see the actual internals, you might want to have a look at Zach Nelson’s (JerryRigEverything) teardown video on YouTube.

Having said that, though the rear is fake, it does look cool, especially the physical fan and the patterns.

Unfortunately, if you are interested in buying the Red Magic 5G Transparent Edition, it is not possible since this version of the handset is currently limited to China. The brand is yet to reveal if it will be ever made available outside its home country.

Anyway, you can still grab the new Hot Rod Red Edition of the phone, which has an Iron Man vibe to it.

Apple A16 chips are on schedule and will arrive in 2022 by TSMC’s 3nm process

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Sean

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Jun 10, 2020

TSMC is on schedule with Apple A16 chips for its iPhone and iPads. These new chips will be manufactured on the world’s largest contract chipmaker’s 3nm process and should arrive by 2022.

TSMC is currently under the process of development to bring the processing nodes to even smaller levels. As per its roadmap, the research into 3nm fabrication is underway and mass production should be achieved within the next two years. Furthermore, the company has already started the construction of production lines and related facilities for the new 3nm processes.

According to a new report, the new 3nm process will undergo a trial risk production phase sometime in 2021, with mass production capacity being undertaken within the second half of 2022. Going by this timeline, the production phase will coincide closely with Apple’s 2022 iPhone series launch that also releases around the same time. Thus, we can expect to see the A16 chips for its new generation iPhone and iPads.

At the moment, TSMC’s 5nm process is already seeing full production and the company is already working to produce an improved version of the same. The contract chipmaker will be making other variants within the 5nm node, which includes an enhanced 5m node that is built on the existing 5nm Plus nodes. Notably, TSMC has also invested $12 billion in its new plant in Arizona, US, so we can expect to see Apple placing local orders, although that is still unconfirmed.

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro 15 2020 set to launch in China on June 12

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Jeet

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Jun 10, 2020

Xiaomi has today confirmed that the company will be launching the Mi Notebook Pro 15 2020 model in its home market China on 12th June. As the name indicates, the device will be the successor to the Mi Notebook Pro 15 launched last year.

The official poster of the upcoming laptop shared by Xiaomi reveals some details about the device. It shows that the laptop will have an aluminum build with a textured design. The bezels surrounding the display don’t appear narrow but the left and right edges are pretty narrow compared to the top and bottom edges.

The image also reveals that there are two USB Type-C ports on the right side of the device, along with a memory card slot. However, in terms of design, the upcoming laptop doesn’t seem to differ compared to its predecessor.

The company has not yet revealed any information about the features and specifications of this Mi Notebook Pro 15 2020 model. But given that the launch is just a couple of days from now, it’s not a long wait to know more about the device.

Interestingly, the launch of this new laptop in China is set just a day after the company is set to launch its first laptop in the Indian market. On June 11th, i.e. tomorrow, Xiaomi will launch its Mi Notebook in India, which is rumored to be the Mi Notebook Horizon Edition.

The company has confirmed that the upcoming laptop for the Indian market, is targeted towards power users and will come powered by the latest 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor. Thus, the pricing of the device won’t fall in the affordable category.

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness tracker is now up for pre-sale in China

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Jeet

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Jun 10, 2020

Just a day ahead of the official launch of Mi Band 5 fitness tracker from Xiaomi, online retailer JD.com has started taking pre-orders for the same in China. However, the listing page doesn’t reveal any information about the upcoming device.

The Mi Band 5, successor to the Mi Band 4, is all set to get launched in China tomorrow, i.e. on 11th June at 02:00 PM local time. However, ahead of the launch, the company has shared some key details about the product.

Xiaomi has revealed that the device will come with seven major upgrades compared to the previous generation model — Dynamic Color Screen, a new Magnetic Charging, NFC UnionPay Flash Payment, Remote Control Camera, Professional Sensor Upgrade, 11 Professional Sports Modes, and a new Women Health Mode.

The company has confirmed that the fitness band will come with a 20 percent larger display, which is in line with the reports claiming that the Mi Band 5 will have a 1.2-inch screen, slightly larger than the 0.95-inch display in the predecessor.

In teaser posters shared online, Xiaomi has also detailed the new charging mechanism in the upcoming device — Magnetic Charging. Now, users won’t need to remove the wearable device from the strap to charge it, and instead, a magnetic charging pin can be attached at the back of the device for the charging process to start.

This time, Xiaomi is also set to bring support for Google Pay transactions in the global variants of the Mi Band 5, along with Amazon Alexa smart voice assistant support. The Chinese variant will have the company’s own XiaoAI Smart Voice Assistant.

The company has so far confirmed that the fitness tracker will come in four color options — Black, Green, Yellow, and Red. While the pricing is not yet known, it is being speculated to be priced around 175 yuan (~$25) in China. You can check out the JD.com listing and pre-book the device using this link.

Update: Mi band 5 accept pre-order on Giztop for $32.99: https://www.giztop.com/xiaomi-mi-band-5.html/

Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone to reportedly pack Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset

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Jeet

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Jun 10, 2020

As Lenovo is getting closer to the launch of its first gaming smartphone — Lenovo Legion, more details about the device keeps surfacing online. Now, a new report hints at the possible launch timeline and the chipset used in the upcoming device.

The report claims that the Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone could come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset. This is interesting given that many are expecting SD865+ chipset, some reports indicate that the company has no plans to release the Plus variant of the flagship processor this year.

Earlier, the company had confirmed that the Lenovo Legion will come with support for 90W fast charging technology, making it the world’s fastest charging technology in a smartphone. Currently, OPPO has the fastest phone charging tech, supporting 65W.

As for the smartphone’s specifications, it is rumored to come with a Full HD+ OLED display offering 144Hz refresh rate but the exact screen size is not yet known. Under the hood, the phone will be powered by either SD865+ or the SD865 SoC.

It will pack LPDDR5 RAM which we expect to go up to 12GB, coupled with UFS 3.0 internal storage. On the backside, the smartphone will come with a dual-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor and a 16-megapixel secondary sensor.

On the front side, the device will be equipped with a side-mounted pop-up mechanism for the 20-megapixel selfie camera. The phone will have an Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with gaming-grade Legion UI on top.

The gaming phone will reportedly feature a 3D cooling tower structure with dual heat pipe partitions for long-lasting cooling. The 5G smartphone is said to be powered by a 5,050mAh battery and will come with a 45W charger in the box.

As for the launch, it is being reported that the Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone could get launched next month, i.e. in July 2020. However, there’s no such confirmation from the company yet but we expect Lenovo to confirm the launch date in the coming weeks.

Google shipped 7.2 million units of Pixel smartphones in 2019: IDC

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Jeet

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Jun 10, 2020

Google Pixel 4 series of flagship smartphones from the company was not a success but that has not stopped the company from growing its presence in the smartphone market. The Google Pixel series smartphones have reported its best performance yet in terms of sales in the year 2019.

According to the numbers released by IDC, Google managed to ship 7.2 million units of Pixel smartphones last year, i.e. in 2019. This represents a 52 percent year-on-year growth for Google in the market.

However, since the sale of Pixel 4 is low, it’s safe to assume that the sale of Pixel 3a could be the reason for the higher shipments of the series last year. In an earnings call this year, the company had said that Pixel 3a is selling well.

The company has reportedly seen strong performance for its smartphones in Western Europe, Japan, and the United States. The good performance in the U.S. was probably because of the company expanding its carrier partnerships.

The IDC report claims that with shipments of 7.2 million, Google has surpassed OnePlus but the company hasn’t yet managed to be in the Top 10 brands. It does not reveal how much is the gap between the shipments from Google and OnePlus.

To put the numbers in perspective, the 7.2 million units are nowhere near what the leading smartphone brands are achieving. OPPO for instance, which is the world’s fifth-largest smartphone company, is shipping 147 million units a year.

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UP NEXT: Huawei/Honor launched 15 5G smartphones in H1 2020, Enjoy 20 Plus & Honor 30 Youth (Lite) in works

UP NEXT: OnePlus 8 Pro received 67 points in DxOMark audio score, slightly better than OP 7 Pro

Editor’s Pick: Nubia Red Magic 5G Transparent Edition features 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and costs 5,199 Yuan ($735)

UP NEXT: OnePlus 8 Pro received 67 points in DxOMark audio score, slightly better than OP 7 Pro

UP NEXT: Huawei P50 series already in development; will set a new DXOMark record

UP NEXT: New OnePlus TV with affordable pricing to debut on July 2

Editor’s Pick: Nubia Red Magic 5G Transparent Edition features 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and costs 5,199 Yuan ($735)

UP NEXT: Xiaomi enters Online Mutual Aid industry with a new Health Care platform in China

4G Handsets

5G Handsets

UP NEXT: Huawei P50 series already in development; will set a new DXOMark record

Editor’s Pick: Apple A16 chips are on schedule and will arrive in 2022 by TSMC’s 3nm process

UP NEXT: Nubia Red Magic 5G Transparent Edition features 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and costs 5,199 Yuan ($735)

Editor’s Pick: Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone to reportedly pack Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset

UP NEXT: Nubia Red Magic 5G Transparent Edition features 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and costs 5,199 Yuan ($735)

UP NEXT: Nubia Play 5G could launch as Nubia Red Magic 5G Lite in global markets

Editor’s Pick: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Note 20, Fold 2 and Watch 3 to debut on August 5

UP NEXT: Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone to reportedly pack Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset

EDITOR’S PICK: Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness tracker is now up for pre-sale in China

UP NEXT: Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone to reportedly comes powered by Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset

EDITOR’S PICK: Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone to reportedly come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset

UP NEXT: Google shipped 7.2 million units of Pixel smartphones in 2019, surpassing OnePlus: IDC

EDITOR’S PICK: Google shipped 7.2 million units of Pixel smartphones in 2019: IDC

UP NEXT: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G Bluetooth SIG gets certified; Tab S7 may pack 7,760mAh battery

EDITOR’S PICK: TSMC announces its new 4nm node process, an enhanced version of the 5nm process

UP NEXT: Rumored upcoming Samsung Galaxy A01 variant with removable battery spotted on Geekbench