Nubia pledges to donate 1% of Red Magic 5G Hot Rod Red pre-orders to a charity

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Jun 2, 2020

Nubia has opened pre-orders for Red Magic 5G Hot Rod Red version. The brand has also announced to donate 1% of the pre-order earnings to Child’s Play, a USA based charity organization that gives away toys and games to children’s hospitals. Also, the company will be also giving away Red Magic 5G accessories to 60 randomly selected customers.

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The Nubia Red Magic 5G launched globally in two variants – Eclipse Black 8GB + 128GB and Pulse 12GB + 256GB. Now, the brand has announced a third option called Hot Rod Red 8GB + 128GB.

As the name suggests the new version of the handset features a red paint job. But the centre spin of the phone is black just like the other two variants with two golden-yellow triangles with ‘Powered by Nubia’ and ‘5G’ brandings.

Apart from the new color, the new version of Red Magic 5G features the same specifications as the initially launched variants. So it rocks the same 144Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 5G connectivity, cooling fan, and more.

The pre-order for this version has already begun on the company’s official website and will run until June 8 at 5:00AM PST / 8:00AM EST / 2:00PM CET. Also, as mentioned in the beginning, the brand is giving away the following accessories to 60 randomly selected customers who share their pre-orders on Facebook or Twitter.

Magic Adapter
Pro Handle
Protective Case

The Nubia Red Magic 5G Hot Rod Red version costs $580 / €580 / £540 depending on your region.

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Huawei has filed the most 5G patents globally as of February 2020 – report

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 2, 2020

Huawei invests hugely in R&D and that is responsible to a large extent for the company’s consistent rise in the global market. The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) released data for 2019 in April this year showing that Huawei filed a total of 4,411 patents in 2019. This made the company rank as the top corporate filer globally.

The Chinese tech giant’s patent portfolio spread even into 5G. IPlytics, a German patent data company has now announced that Huawei filed a total of 3,147 5G standard-essential patents (SEPs) of which over 2000 has been granted. Thus, Huawei ranked first in the number of SEPs filings among 5G companies worldwide. The 5G Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) filed by the Chinese technology giant accounted for 15.05 percent of the global total, making it a leader in the 5G communication field.

Huawei is followed by Qualcomm, Nokia, Samsung, LG, ZTE, Ericsson, CATT, NTT DOCOMO and Intel in the number of 5Gpatent filing. The released data also show that Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE both control a total of 34.02 percent of the global total of 5G SEPs filings.

However, we must note that most of Huawei’s patents have not been approved. Finnish company Nokia and South Korean enterprise Samsung have the largest share of its patents already granted. This is also an indication that both firms haven’t filed many recently as the process of approving a patent takes a long time, some times several years.

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Redmi 10X 5G/4G sales exceeded 100 million Yuan within 5 minutes

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 2, 2020

Redmi 10X 5G and 4G variants went on sale for the first time yesterday in China. According to a post by the brand on Weibo, it raked in 100 million yuan within 5 minutes. That’s an impressive amount from the sales of a newly launched product in a few minutes.

Redmi launched the Redmi 10X series consisting of Redmi 10X 4G, Redmi 10X 5G, and Redmi 10X Pro 5G. However, only the first two handsets were made available to purchase yesterday. The Pro variant is slated to go on sale for the first time on June 6.

The Redmi 10X / 10X Pro 5G models are one of a kind budget smartphones. These handsets feature all the basic things a person needs in a smartphone in 2020.

These two phones have got AMOLED display, latest MediaTek Dimensity 820 7nm chipset, dual SIM 5G connectivity, in-screen fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, IR blaster, microSD card slot, and fast charging.

The features listed above clearly make these handsets one of the best in their price segment. Talking about, they are affordable and cheaper than competitors.

The Redmi 10X 5G which went fo sale yesterday comes in 4 storage configurations and their prices are as listed below.

Redmi 10X 5G Price
6GB + 64GB	1,599 yuan ($225)
6GB + 128GB	1,799 yuan ($253)
8GB + 128GB	2,099 yuan ($295)
8GB + 256GB	2,399 yuan ($337)

On the other hand, the Redmi 10X Pro 5G which will be available to purchase on June 6 will cost the buyers the following amount.

Redmi 10X Pro 5G Price
8GB + 128GB	2,399 Yuan ($337)
8GB + 256GB	2,599 Yuan ($365)

Lastly, the price of Redmi 10X 4G with inferior specs than the above two are as mentioned below.

Redmi 10X 4G Price
4GB + 128GB	999 Yuan ($140)
6GB + 128GB	1,199 Yuan ($169)

Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Display Hanging Lamp priced at 169 yuan (~$24)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 2, 2020

Poor lighting in the workplace has a damaging effect on our physical and mental health, causing headaches and fatigue. By providing the right illumination, desk lamps create a better working environment without stressing and straining our eyes. This has made having a display lamp an important accessory in the workplace, whether at home or in the office.

Xiaomi has unveiled the MIJIA Display Hanging Lamp which will be available under crowdfunding at Xiaomi Mall from June 3. The lamp comes with a retail price of 199 yuan but will retail for 169 yuan during the crowdfunding exercise.

The MIJIA Display Hanging Lamp adopts an asymmetric forward-projection design and a metal lamp body. It also comes standard with wireless remote control and supports hanging installation. The lamp also supports magnetic rotation, has a Ra90 high color rendering index, preset computer mode, and is equipped with a USB Type-C interface. The USB-C interface can be used to connect the light to a computer so that it lights up when the computer is turned on. It can also get its power supply from a display, a USB adapter and a power bank.

In addition, it features a customized optical lens and finely etched photomask to avoid screen reflection. The lamp also uses the 2.4GHz wireless connection technology to pair with the remote control. The remote uses two No. 7 batteries and can be used to adjust the brightness of the color temperature.

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Yang Zhe joins Xiaomi as the new CMO, He previously worked at Samsung, Huawei, TCL & Meizu

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 2, 2020

Xiaomi has appointed Yang Zhe as the new CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) for the Chinese market. The company announced it officially on its Weibo account. Mr Yang is a well-known personality in the smartphone industry. His last job was at Meizu where he was responsible for marketing and also served as the company’s senior VP (Vice President).

Yang Zhe has worked at a number of smartphone companies including Samsung and Huawei. He was the brainchild behind the marketing for Huawei Mate 7, P7, and P8.

Later, he was hired by TCL, however, within 1 ½ year, he left it and joined Meizu in the May of 2017. But we are not sure when Mr Yang resigned from the latter company. Also, there was not any news of him until now.

Rumors of Yang Zhe joining Xiaomi already circulated on Weibo before the official announcement since it is big news as this executive is known for his marking prowess. He is expected to work on promoting Xiaomi’s high-end and mid-range smartphones.

Mr Yang is not the only person to join Xioami from a rival company. Earlier this year, Chang Cheng, the former Lenovo Group Vice President and Head of Mobile Phone Business was named Vice President at Xiaomi. Last year, Lu Weibing, the former president of Gionee was hired as the GM (General Manager) of Redmi brand and VP of Xiaomi.

Samsung returning the physical rotating bezel on the upcoming Galaxy Watch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 2, 2020

Samsung‘s smartwatch business may be behind Apple but as the second-largest smartwatch maker, the category is an important one for the company. The Korean giant has always deployed innovation, one of such is the rotating bezel first introduced on the Gear S3. However, when the company scrapped the Gear series for the Galaxy Watch Active, the physical rotating bezel was removed.

Samsung may have got plans to bring the rotating bezel back on the upcoming Galaxy Watch. SamMobile quotes an unnamed source to have hinted that the next-gen Galaxy Watch smartwatch will have a design that incorporates the rotating bezel. Samsung is expected to announce its next smartwatch in the summer.

After the removal of the physical rotating bezel, Samsung experimented with a touch bezel on the Galaxy Watch Active 2. This rumour may be an indication that the touch bezel isn’t as good as the rotating one hence the “decision” to return to it.

The report also rumours the upcoming Galaxy Watch to have new sensors. The new sensors include an ECG and blood pressure monitor. This will further help users keep track of their personal health and fitness. Moreso, the ECG function has been a success with the Apple Watch, having been credited with saving the life of some users by detecting inaccurate heartbeats.

The FCC listing for the Galaxy Watch also shows the device will come in two different sizes. One will have a 45mm screen while the other will measure 41mm. It’ll also come in Wi-Fi and LTE versions just like past smartwatches from Samsung. In addition, Samsung will also release a premium titanium version alongside the standard version.

There is no word yet on its launch date but there are speculations that it would be launched on the same day as the Galaxy Note 20.

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Xiaomi confirms that the Mi Mix Alpha will not have a Snapdragon 865 version

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Sean

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Jun 2, 2020

Back in September 2019, Xiaomi had officially unveiled the Mi Mix Alpha Concept Smartphone. The device featured a whopping 180.6 percent screen to body ratio and featured a futuristic never before seen design and display. While the company had revealed its pricing, the Mi Mix Alpha was never officially launched. Recently, rumors regarding a commercial variant with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC had been surfacing which has now been officially denied.

Earlier today (2nd June 2020), Xiao Zang, the Deputy General Manager of Marketing, officially confirmed on Weibo that the Mi Mix Alpha will not have a Snapdragon 865 version. The news was shared on the popular Chinese microblogging website and debunks the recent rumors. Unfortunately, this also leaves the fate of the launch of the Mi Mix Alpha on uncertain grounds again.

The Xiaomi concept smartphone has been highly anticipated despite its ludicrous price of 19,999 Yuan (roughly 2,815 US Dollars). It was announced with the then Qualcomm flagship chip, Snapdragon 855+, but has never been available for purchase. While Xiaomi officials confirmed that the company is capable of mass producing the handset, there has been no news confirming the same.

MediaTek denies report of circumventing US ban to supply Huawei with chips bought from TSMC

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Sean

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Jun 2, 2020

Huawei had recently lost its chip supply from TSMC after the US government enforced new regulations. Since then, various rumors have surfaced regarding the Chinese tech giant finding alternatives, with MediaTek being a viable option. Now, MediaTek has officially denied a few of these claims, which had the company circumventing US regulations.

For those unaware, a Japanese news reporting agency recently claimed that MediaTek will be supplying Huawei with TSMC chips indirectly. The chipmaker would’ve bought the chips from TSMC and rebranded them as their own before selling them to Huawei. This has now been officially denied by MediaTek that also offered clarification regarding the matter.

According to a spokesperson, MediaTek will not be violating any laws or bypassing regulations to supply Huawei with TSMC chips. The report has been confirmed to be false and that the chipmaker will follow relevant global trade laws and regulations. In other words, the company will not be making a special case for Huawei or circumventing policies for any of its customers.

While the chip manufacturer will not be buying TSMC chips for the Chinese smartphone vendor, it is expected to become its biggest mobile processor supplier. At the moment, Huawei is negotiating with MediaTek for 5G chipsets. The HiSilicon Kirin processors were present in 80 percent of Huawei’s handsets but this may soon change drastically as the company could adopt Dimensity 5G chips in the near future. Various reports have again claimed special deals or massive orders being placed, although, none have been confirmed so far.

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

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 2, 2020

Nubia launched the Nubia Play 5G in late April for the Chinese market. It is a mid-range gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 765G and 144Hz refresh rate AMOLED display. Now, after a month from its release, the handset has been certified by international bureaus with Red Magic 5G Lite moniker.

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The Nubia Red Magic 5G launched earlier this year as the world’s first smartphone with 144Hz AMOLED display. It is a flagship-grade handset powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. A month later, the brand announced a toned-down version of this phone called Nubia Play 5G.

Now, according to Sudhanshu, a well-known tipster on Twitter, the same device has been certified by Global Certification Forum (GCF) and Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) with ‘Nubia Red Magic 5G Lite’ branding.

That means Nubia will be soon launching the Nubia Play 5G as Nubia Red Magic 5G Lite in the global markets. Given the features the device packs, it will be one of the best mid-range smartphones if priced aggressively in the markets it will be made available.

Having said that, the official social handles of Nubia is yet to tease the launch of this handset. But since it is now certified, we expect the brand to soon drop the teasers anytime now.

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AnTuTu’s May 2020 top 10 best performing flagship and mid-range phones revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 2, 2020

AnTuTu has released the list of best-performing smartphones in flagship and mid-range categories in May 2020 for China. The flagship list is entirely populated by Snapdragon 865 mobile platform and the first phone to lead the pack is OPPO Find X2 Pro with a score of 604,123. The midrange list is led by Dimensity 1000L powered OPPO Reno3 5G. It managed to score 403,607 points.

AnTuTu’s flagship list for the previous month has the OPPO Find X2 in the second position with a score of 600,884. The third place is held by Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. It has scored 600,264.

The OPPO Ace2, iQOO Neo3, and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition are placed on the fourth, fifth, and six positions. The remaining phones that made it to the list include iQOO 3, Realme X50 Pro, OnePlus 8 Pro, and Vivo NEX 3S 5G. Surprisingly, there are no Kirin 990 5G powered Huawei and Honor phones in the top 10 list.

Editor’s Pick: Samsung Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M11 launched in India; Price and specifications

The top 10 mid-range list for May 2020 by AnTuTu has phones powered by different processors from MediaTek, Qualcomm, Huawei, and Samsung. After the Reno3 5G, the Honor 30 featuring the Kirin 985 is placed on the second position with a 387,583 score. It is followed by Huawei Nova 7 with a score of 385,323. The handset is also powered by Kirin 985 SoC.

The Honor 30S, Honor X10 and Huawei Nova 7 SE phones that feature the Kirin 820 chipset have secured fourth, fifth and sixth positions. The Reno3 Pro 5G featuring the Snapdragon 765G is on the seventh position.

The Vivo S6 5G and Vivo X30 5G fueled by the Exynos 980 SoC are on the eighth and ninth positions. The SD765G powered Redmi K30 5G is placed on the tenth place on the list.

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Huawei is rumored to replace US equipment from South Korean semiconductor manufacturers

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Sean

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Jun 2, 2020

According to a new rumor, Huawei is preparing for the prolonged disputes between the US and China and is currently in works to replace US equipment. The Chinese tech giant recently lost its chip supply from TSMC due to US sanctions and is now, reportedly, looking into alternatives from South Korea.

Sources close to the matter revealed that Huawei is investigating whether or not to use US technologies against partners in its supply chain. For those unaware, the US had enforced sanctions which targetted US based technology that was being used by foreign companies like TSMC, this essentially had Huawei’s supply cut off. So in simpler terms, the smartphone vendor is checking to confirm whether US technology was actually used in their semiconductor equipment.

Furthermore, Huawei is also visiting various semiconductor based companies in South Korea. These manufacturers could potentially serve as alternatives within its supply chain, although, the details of these visitations are currently unknown. However, the timing is quite suggestive of talks already taking place for a new deal.

At the moment, Huawei already has a massive inventory of chips that will last for up to 2 years. But the company is also heavily investing in the semiconductor industry, even encouraging Chinese companies to step up and rival the US. The semiconductor field is integral to Huawei’s product and service offerings, so while the US sanctions do hamper its operations, the company is actively working on working through the issue.

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OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G Crystal Red and Blue renders appear

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 2, 2020

There are only three days remaining for the launch of the OPPO Reno4 series. The official renders of the Reno4 Pro have appeared on multiple retailer sites in China. The renders show the smartphone in two attractive colors such as Crystal Red and Crystal Blue.

The listings on the retailer sites have revealed that apart from Crystal Red and Crystal Blue colors, the Reno4 Pro 5G will be also available in Dream Mirror Black and Titanium White colors. The product pages of the smartphone on the retailer sites have no information on its specifications. However, the vanilla Reno4 as well as its Pro sibling have both appeared with entire specifications on TENAA’s database recently.

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Editor’s Pick: OPPO Reno4 Geekbench listing reveals Snapdragon 765G and 12 GB RAM

OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G specifications

The Reno4 Pro 5G has a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED punch-hole display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. The screen is embedded with a fingerprint sensor and is said to support a 90Hz refresh rate. It is said to be fueled by Snapdragon 765G. The smartphone is expected to come with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage.

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It has a 4,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. OPPO claims that the phone can last for up to 4 hours by charging it for 5 minutes. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel. The rear shell flaunts a triple camera setup that has an optically stabilized 48-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The ColorOS 7 based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the phone.

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Android 11 Beta is available for some Pixel smartphone users

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Jeet

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Jun 2, 2020

Google was all set to release the Android 11 Beta version this month and the company had also scheduled an online event for the same on 3rd June. Soon after that, the company announced that the event has been postponed, along with all the Google I/O dev talks that the company planned to release.

However, some Pixel 4 XL smartphone owners are reporting to have received the new Android 11 Beta update. The new Android 11 Beta 1 has build number RPB1.200504.018 but it doesn’t seem to be widely available at this time.

The new Beta 1 update for the next major Android version is expected to come with the final SDK and NDK APIs. The company is also expected to open Play Store publishing for apps targeting Android 11.

The update brings several new features such as an option to enable media controls from the Quick Settings, Power Menu settings customizations, app suggestions for the dock in Pixel Launcher, new icon shapes, and more.

Initially, Google had planned to release the Android 11 Beta version in the month of May 2020 but it pushed the update to 1st June and instead released the Android 11 Developer Preview 4 (DP4) version. But the official release of the update has been postponed again and the company is yet to reveal new dates.

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Samsung Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M11 launched in India; Price and specifications

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 2, 2020

Samsung has taken off covers from the entry-level Galaxy M01 as well as the budget-friendly Galaxy M11 in India. These phones will be rivaling with entry-level smartphones from Xiaomi and Realme in the country.

Samsung Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M11 pricing

The Galaxy M01 comes in a single version featuring 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. It is priced at Rs. 8,999 and its three color variants are black, blue, and red. The Galaxy M11 has landed in India in two choices such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. They are priced at Rs. 10,999 and Rs. 12,999, respectively. Black, blue, and violet ae the three color editions of the smartphone.

Both phones are going to available for purchase from today in the country at 3 PM (local time) through multiple platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Samsung’s online shop, and other e-commerce sites. Samsung will be also selling these phones offline in the near future.

Editor’s Pick: Samsung Galaxy A21s to reportedly launch in India this month

Samsung Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M11 specifications

A 5.71-inch ISP LCD HD+ display with Infinity-V notch design is available on the Galaxy M01. It features the modest Snapdragon 439 chipset. It has a front camera of 5-megapixel. The rear side of the device has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. A 4,000mAh battery is available inside the device. It carries support for Dolby Atmos audio.

The Galaxy M11 is a larger device with 6.4-inch IPS LCD HD+ screen with Infinity-O design. The Snapdragon 450 SoC fuels the device. It features a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel. Its rears hell is fitted with a triple camera unit that includes a 13-megapixel main lens, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The 5,000mAh battery of the M11 supports 15W fast charging through USB-C.

The Galaxy M01 and M11 are loaded with One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS. They are packed with other features like dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microSD card slot, and 3.5mm audio jack. The Galaxy M01 has a micro USB port and lacks a fingerprint reader. The latter is available on the backside of the Galaxy M11.

OnePlus 8 Pro suffers from a video streaming issue, unable to stream HD content

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Sean

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Jun 2, 2020

Recently, many OnePlus 8 Pro users have been reporting a new issue that has been plaguing their flagship device. Apparently, the premium smartphone is unable to stream videos from popular platforms at HD qualities and are stuck with SD streams.

The OnePlus community forum has been receiving reports regarding this issue that certain OnePlus 8 Pro users are unable to play high definition content on Netflix and other popular streaming sites. According to reports, the issue is related to the Widevine system, which is a DRM platform from Google. This system enables companies that offer services to protect their premium content from non-subscribers.

Generally, smartphones support the highest level of security on Widevine, L1, to stream HD content on different platforms. But for some reason, the OnePlus 8 Pro devices that are running Oxygen OS 10.5.5 or newer have had their security level downgraded to L3 security level, which disables HD streaming quality. In other words, the new updates have essentially downgraded users’ handsets.

During this time of crisis where work from home and staying indoors is the norm, video streaming is seeing a major demand everywhere in the world. Thus, hopefully, OnePlus addresses the issue soon and offers a fix. So stay tuned as we will be providing more updates regarding the situation.

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Nokia Smart TV 43-inch model listing on Flipkart reveals key features ahead of launch

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Jeet

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Jun 2, 2020

Nokia entered the Smart TV market last year with the launch of a 55-inch Ultra HD (4K) LED Smart TV. Now, the company has confirmed that it will be launching a new model in India on 4th June.

Ahead of the official launch, key features of the upcoming Nokia Smart TV model have been revealed through the Flipkart listing. It showcases that the 43-inch TV will have narrow bezels and a soundbar at the bottom.

The company has confirmed that the upcoming model features Ultra HD (4K) LED display panel and comes equipped with JBL Soundbar. The device is running the Android TV 9 operating system with built-in Chromecast support.

While the pricing is not yet confirmed, we expect the 43-inch Nokia Smart TV to be priced around ₹30,000 to ₹34,000, which is somewhere between $397 to $450. We’ll get to know its pricing and availability details when it goes official on 4th June.

The 43-inch model was set to get launched in India in the month of March this year but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it got delayed. Since Flipkart holds the license for the Nokia-branded Smart TVs, it will be exclusively available through its eCommerce platform.

Currently, the 55-inch Nokia Smart TV is available in India for ₹41,999 which is about $555. It comes powered by a quad-core processor and Mali-450 GPU, with support for 4K screen resolution. The device packs 2.25GB of RAM and 16GB storage and runs Android TV 9 operating system.

Huawei patents a smartphone with an Under-Display Selfie camera

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Sean

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Jun 2, 2020

Smartphone manufacturers have been hard at work to offer handsets with a full screen front body. With bezels going even thinner and notches turning into punch holes or pop up cameras, the only remaining technology to be seen is the commercial version of the under-display camera technology. And now, Huawei may be one of the first to launch a smartphone that features this technology as new patents from the company surface online.

The Chinese tech giant had filed two patents back in 2019 that has finally been published by the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Office). In the patents, 7 product images were also featured that revealed the design of the yet to be announced Huawei smartphone. Both patents depict similar devices, with the only difference being the rear camera module. So, the patents could be the same smartphone, but with different variations to cover all bases.

Looking at the images, the first variant of the smartphone features a vertically stacked triple camera system, which is similar to the flagship P series from Huawei. Two camera sensors can be observed with a rectangle cut out right below the LED flash that is likely a periscopic telephoto lens. On the other hand, the second model bears a resemblance to the Mate series with four cameras being housed in a round camera module.

Apart from these differences, the smartphone from the front and sides looks identical. It features a curved edge display that rounds the sides with negligible bezels on the top and bottom of the Huawei smartphone. No selfie camera can be observed on the front, which suggests that the sensor is housed right below the display. However, this is still uncertain and the company has yet to officially reveal any finer details regarding the handset. So take it with a grain of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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AMD’s upcoming Ryzen C7 mobile chipset gets leaked

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Jeet

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Jun 2, 2020

AMD’s new Ryzen-series processors for laptops have received a good response. Following this, the company now seems to be getting ready to launch a smartphone chipset under the same lineup.

As per the reports, the company is working on Ryzen C7 chipset for smartphones that include two Gaugin Pro cores based on ARM’s recently announced Cortex X1 cores running at 3GHz. It is paired with two cores based on the Cortex A78 running at 2.6 GHz, and four low-power cores based on the Cortex A55 running at 2 GHz.

It is said to have the elusive RDNA-based smartphone graphics solution that AMD and Samsung partnered for last year. As per the leak, the GPU is about 45 percent faster than the Adreno 650 used in SD865. Further, the chipset is said to have support for LPDDR5 RAM and 2K displays at a 144Hz refresh rate.

The chipset is said to have been built by TSMC, the world’s leading contract chipset manufacturer, using a 5nm process node. It also comes with support for 5G along with the integration of Mediatek 5G UltraSave Modem.

However, we’d advise you to take this information with a pinch of salt. As the leaked image has several misspells and inconsistencies in branding of names, it’s likely to be fake. If it turns out to be true, then it’ll be interesting to see AMD compete against the likes of Qualcomm and MediaTek for the market share. It could also help the company bring in more revenue.

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Alleged OnePlus Z spotted with Snapdragon 765G and 12GB RAM at Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 2, 2020

OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro smartphones in April this year. Rumors have also claimed that the company is planning to launch a less powerful phone called OnePlus Z. The smartphone is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 765G and is expected to debut in July. A mysterious OnePlus has surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. It appears to be the upcoming OnePlus Z phone.

The mysterious OnePlus AC2003 that has emerged on Geekbench 5 has scored 612 in the single-core test and 1955 in the multi-core test. The handset is fueled by an octa-core processor from Qualcomm that is dubbed as “Lito” on Geekbench 5. It has a base frequency of 1.80GHz.

The OPPO Reno4 phone that surfaced on Geekbench yesterday was spotted with the same Lito processor. The Reno4 is rumored to be fueled by Snapdragon 765G SoC. Hence, there is a possibility that the OnePlus Z could be fueled by the Snapdragon 765G. As mentioned above, previous reports have also claimed that the SD765G will be driving the OnePlus Z phone. The Geekbench listing further mentions that the phone has Android 10 OS and 12 GB of RAM.

Recently, GizmoChina had carried an exclusive report to reveal the image of a screen protector for the OnePlus Z phone. It revealed that the display of the OnePlus Z will have a punch-hole at the top-center position on its flat display. It is likely to carry support for the 90Hz refresh rate.

Editor’s Pick: OnePlus R&D centre in Hyderabad played a key role in the development of OnePlus 8 series

OnePlus Z specifications (Rumored)

The OnePlus Z is speculated to come with a 6.4-inch display. The back panel of the phone may sport a 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera system. It may draw power from a 4,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. It could be coming in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage versions. The handset could be having a starting price of GBP 400 (~$500).

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Xiaomi was the only smartphone brand to see growth globally in Q1 2020

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Sean

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Jun 2, 2020

Due to the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, the global smartphone market has seen a decline of 20.2 percent in terms of total sales. While all of the major brands saw a decline globally, the Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, was the only vendor that witnessed growth during the first quarter of 2020.

According to a new report by Gartner, a known analytics firm, the global smartphone sales declined by 20.2 percent in Q1 2020. The primary reason was the COVID-19 outbreak with “most of the leading Chinese manufacturers and Apple were severely impacted by the temporary closures of their factories in China and reduced consumer spending due to the global shelter-in-place.”

In the list of the top 5 smartphone brands in the world, Xiaomi is the only vendor that managed to avoid the noticeable decline. The Chinese company witnessed a growth of 1.4 percent year on year from 2019, during the first quarter of 2020. On the other hand, OEMs like Samsung saw a sizeable decline of 22.7 percent and Huawei sales shrank by 27.3 percent. Apple faired relatively better with just an 8.2 percent fall in sales, although, Oppo also suffered by a decline of 24.2 percent during Q1.

Despite the Coronavirus being a primary reason for the overall market being affected, various brands dealt with the issue differently, Huawei was focused towards its local market of China while improving upon its HMS services overseas, while Xiaomi focused heavily on the global market. Samsung and Apple had their operations heavily obstructed by the many lockdowns and disruption in their supply chains, but have ramped up production since. The first quarter does share a bleak view of the current market, but this is set to improve later on in the year.

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