This Image can Soft-Brick your Smartphone if you set it as a wallpaper

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Jun 1, 2020

On June 5, OPPO will be launching the OPPO Reno4 5G and Reno4 Pro 5G smartphones in China. The Reno4 variants with model numbers PDNM00 / PDNT00 and Reno4 Pro variants with model numbers PDPM00 / PDPT00 were recently spotted on TENAA with full specifications. The rumor mill has claimed that the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro phones will be driven by the Snapdragon 765G processor. The vanilla model surfaced at Geekbench benchmarking site today. The listing also suggests that it has SD765G SoC onboard.

On Geekbench 5, the OPPO Reno4 PDNM00 smartphone recorded 610 in the single-core test. It secured 1777 in the multi-core test. The motherboard field mentions the processor as “lito” and the “arm implementer 81 architecture 8 variant 15 part 2052 revision 14” text can be seen in the Identifier. The base frequency of the processor is 1.80GHz. These things suggest that the phone could be featuring the Snapdragon 765G SoC.

The SoC is coupled with 12 GB of RAM and the phone is found to be running on Android 10 OS. The handset is expected to ship with the latest version of ColorOS 7.

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OPPO Reno4 specifications

The Reno4 has a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED display that supports full HD+ resolution and has an in-screen fingerprint reader. The pill-shaped cutout on the screen has a main camera of 32-megapixel and a secondary shooter of 8-megapixel. The back panel of the device has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. The 4,00mAh battery of the Reno4 supports 65W fast charging.

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TSMC 3nm trial production delayed to 2021, Samsung may catch up soon

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Jun 1, 2020

TSMC was slated to start trial phases of the production for its latest 3nm fabrication process by the end of 2020. However, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the semiconductor giant has had to delay its plans until early 2021. This arrives as good news for Samsung as it hopes to catch up to the world’s largest contract chipmaker.

The Coronavirus outbreak has affected the entire world, its various economies, and industries. Supply chains have been disrupted as well, causing shortages as well. Now, the 3nm trial production line, which was expected to be fitted by the end of this year, will only be seen by Q1 of 2021 and mass production starting sometime in 2022. Similarly, Samsung had also announced a delay for its 3nm process’ mass production to 2022, with efforts being placed in the shift from 7nm fabs.

According to an official TSMC spokesperson, the company is currently focusing on its 7nm and 5nm processes. It has various orders at the moment, with pressures and tight deadlines also being in the way, especially with Huawei in mind. While the delay isn’t by a very large margin, it should offer it’s South Korean rival an ample amount of time to hope and catch up to TSMC’s shift to the 3nm process.

The Taiwanese based semiconductor giant is investing heavily in the 3nm project. Similarly, Samsung has also been working hard on its shift towards 3nm processes, skipping the 5nm entirely while focusing on its current order on the 14nm, 10nm, and even 7nm fabs as well. At the moment, TSMC leads the semiconductor industry with its 5nm process that has clients from across the globe including giants like Apple, HiSilicon, AMD, Qualcomm, and many more.

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Honor Play 4 camera sample is impressive, Will feature 64MP quad-camera setup

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 1, 2020

Honor Play 4 series will be officially announced on June 3 in China. Ahead of the launch, as usual, the brand has been teasing the phones on Weibo. We got to see some renders coupled with a revelation of certain features. Followed by which, the brand also shared a camera sample of regular Honor Play 4 yesterday.

Wei Xialong aka Raul is the product manager of Hono Play series of smartphones in China. He was appointed before the launch of Honor Play 4T series and was responsible for teasing those handsets before their official release.

Mr Xiaolong is continuing the same for the forthcoming Honor Play 4 series. He posted the official renders of Honor Play 4 in three different colors on his Weibo. These pictures revealed the handset to feature a 64MP quad-camera setup.

A day later, which happened to be yesterday, the executive also shared a picture shot using the 64MP primary sensor present on the Honor Play 4. We cannot judge the camera performance of this phone without experiencing the handset but the camera sample does look impressive.

Having said that, only the regular Honor Play 4 will feature quad-camera setup. The Honor Play 4 Pro, on the other hand, will come equipped with a dual-camera setup and a LiDAR scanner like the Apple iPad Pro 2020.

Huawei HiSilicon is recruiting IT Graduates and others from across the globe with a promise of 5x salary

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Jun 1, 2020

Since Huawei had its chip supply from TSMC cut off by the US government, the company has been heavily investing in other alternative suppliers. It has urged various local semiconductors to step up and even reportedly had deals signed with other key suppliers. Now, it looks like the Chinese tech giant is taking things a step further with a new spree of hirings of professionals.

Huawei’s chip subsidiary HiSilicon is recruiting fresh IT graduates and others in the field from across the globe. The company has launched a new global recruitment program, which apparently promises salaries up to 5 times what you were earning or would be offered as a new post-graduate. Huawei shared a posted image, which revealed its efforts in seeking new blood and fresh talent.

According to the poster, post-graduates or people with a master’s degree that graduated from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2021 are eligible to join the new recruitment program. The purpose of this recruitment is to tackle obstacles in various fields including computer software architecture, semiconductor and chipset technology, and more, with a hefty 5x salary promise.

The official poster reads, “WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR TALENTS WITH A “CORE STAR” TO SHINE. WE’RE LOOKING FOR BRAVE PEOPLE WHO ARE BRAVE TO CHALLENGE IN THE NEW WORLD AND WANT TO DIVE INTO THE NEW KNOWLEDGE. MOREOVER, THEY WILL DEAL WITH THE LIMITS OF MOORE’S LAW, VON NEUMANN’S BOTTLENECK, AND ETC. WE HOPE THAT OUR PEERS WILL EXPLORE THE WORLD-CLASS PROBLEMS THAT WILL EVENTUALLY FACE. THEY’LL FIND METHODS AND PATHS OF COMPUTING ARCHITECTURE, AND JOINTLY EXPAND THE BOUNDARIES OF CIVILIZATION AND PROGRESS.”

For those unaware, HiSilicon is behind Huawei’s Kirin processors that are found in the company’s smartphones and tablets. In other words, its chip department is looking for innovative minds in the field of mobile computing. Thus, if you’re interested, definitely check out this opportunity. The recruitment process is underway and will last another year. So stay tuned as we will be providing more updates when more details are available.

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ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G with Dimensity 800 debuts for 1,998 Yuan (~$279)

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Jun 1, 2020

ZTE has launched the Axon 11 SE 5G smartphone in China. It joins the Axon 11 family members that include Snapdragon 765G powered Axon 11 5G and Axon 11 Pro 5G phone that features Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. The handset has debuted as the cheapest ZTE branded 5G phone.

ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G specifications

The Axon 11 SE 5G has an IPS LTPS LCD panel of 6.53 inches. The upper-left corner positioned punch-hole houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The display offers 1080 x 2340 pixels Full HD+ resolution and a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

The presence of Dimensity 800 5G brings support for dual-mode 5G on the Axon 11 SE 5G. The handset is equipped with up to 8 GB of RAM and built-in storage of up to 256 GB. There is a microSD card slot on the device for more storage. The Android 10 OS along with MiFlavor UI comes preinstalled on the smartphone.

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The Axon 11 SE 5G has a 4,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The triple camera setup present on the back panel of the smartphone has a 48-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with a 120-degree field-of-view, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with 2cm focal length. The other features that are available on the Axon 11 SE 5G are rear-mounted fingerprint reader, dual-SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack are also available on the smartphone.

ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G price

The Axon 11 SE 5G has arrived in China in three options such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at 1,998 Yuan (~$280), 2,298 Yuan (~$322), and 2,598 Yuan (~$364). The handset is now up for pre-orders in China.

Indian Smartphone market to decline by 13 to 15% due to COVID-19

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Jun 1, 2020

A new report from IDC and Counterpoint Research, two well known analytics firms, has revealed that the Indian smartphone market is witnessing a slump. The reports suggest that the sales will fall by 13 to 15 percent due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

India is the world’s second largest smartphone market. Various Chinese OEMs and other major brands in the industry consider it a key market and fight for a better foothold in the region. However, due to the viral outbreak, the local government had to employ a strict and mandatory lockdown that even caused smartphone manufacturing plants to shut down as well. At the moment, there is an economic crisis with salary deductions being a common measure being taken in both the private and government organizations.

This translates to overall lower revenue being generated by working members of the family, and, by its extension, makes them less likely to purchase a new smartphone. Currently, various foreign smartphone vendors that have opened up manufacturing plants in the region have been facing difficulties in ramping up production to meet demands, making imports necessary. However, the customs duty and GST taxes of 12 to 18 percent have made certain smartphone pricing rise as a consequence.

The best example of this is Xiaomi raising the prices of certain budget Redmi smartphone twice in a single month. According to IDC, the Indian smartphone market may only sell 130 million handset units in 2020 (which is below its original projection of 140 million units), down from 158 million units from 2019. Similarly, Counterpoint Research also dropped its initial estimation down from 147 million units to just 137 million units being shipped this year.

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OnePlus could bring its high-end TV lineup to China

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Jun 1, 2020

This morning, OnePlus CEO Liu Zuohu shared a questionnaire on Weibo. The questionnaire is all about knowing the TV usage habits and purchase preferences of the consumers in China. It suggests that the company could be planning to soon introduce its high-end TV lineup in China.

Last year in September, OnePlus introduce the OnePlus TV Q1 series in India. Even though China is the home market for the brand, the country didn’t receive the OnePlus TV Q1 series. It remains to be seen whether OnePlus will launch OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro or entirely new series in China.

Last month, a new OnePlus TV with model number 55UA0A00 was seen at the database of Bluetooth SIG. The listing suggested that it could be a 55-inch TV with Bluetooth 5.0 support. The new remote control that was spotted at the same certification site revealed it has an RC-003A model number and it supports Bluetooth 4.2.

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There is a possibility that this model may debut first in China. OnePlus will reportedly launch the OnePlus Z 5G phone in July. It will be arriving as a mid-range addition to the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro flagship phones that debuted in April. It remains to be seen whether the new OnePlus TV that was spotted at Bluetooth SIG may debut along with the OnePlus Z.

The OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro are priced at Rs. 69,900 (~$913) and Rs. 99,000 (~$1,311), respectively. They feature 55-inch QLED displays that offer 4K resolution and are equipped with the Gamma Magic Color picture processor for enhanced viewing experience. The Q1 duo comes with a unique stand and Kevlar-like finish on their rear.

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iQOO launches new Neo 3 color variant and a video frame rate enhancing feature

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Jun 1, 2020

Earlier today, iQOO announced a new color variant for the Neo 3, which launches today. This new color option also arrives alongside a new video insert frame technology that will also improve that smartphone’s video playback quality.

The iQOO Neo 3 is the company’s flagship handset for 2020. It features top notch specs like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 144Hz refresh rate as well. The device was launched earlier this year and its new color variant has been launched today, namely the Polar Day White edition. This version is inspired by the summer solstice or the longest day of the year, with a bright and vibrant white color being offered.

Furthermore, the company is also rolling out a new feature for the video playback function of the iQOO Neo 3. The video insert frame technology is essentially a frame rate enhancing tool. As the name suggests, it is capable of adding frames in the video to artificially boost the captured video’s actual frame rate. Generally, videos and movies are offered at 30fps, but with the video frame insert technology, these can be bumped up to 60fps.

The iQOO Neo 3 achieves this by calculating motion vectors and vectors of the two frames before and after the pixel point. Then through its graphics algorithm, it renders two frames between in between the video’s frame to make up for the missing pictures, essentially boosting its frame rate. Thus, videos stored locally in the device can have frames inserted into them, offering a better visual experience.

Redmi 10X 5G is now available for purchase in China; price starts at 1,599 yuan ($224)

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Jun 1, 2020

Last week, Redmi had launched its Redmi 10X series of smartphones, which included the Redmi 10X 4G, Redmi 10X 5G, and the Redmi 10X Pro 5G. While the 4G variant went on sale the same day it was announced, the Redmi 10X 5G went on sale in China today.

The smartphone comes in four variants with the base model of 6GB RAM + 64GB storage coating 1,599 yuan (~$224). The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at 1,799 yuan (~$252) while the 8GB RAM + 128GB model costs 2,099 yuan (~$294). The top-end variant that packs 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at 2,399 yuan (~$336).

The Redmi 10X comes in three color options — Blue, Violet, and Gold. Do note that only the Redmi 10X went on sale in China today and the Redmi 10X Pro will be available for purchase after a few days, from 5th June.

Coming to the specifications, the phone features a 6.57-inch Samsung AMOLED display offering Full HD+ screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, HDR10, DC Dimming, and 800 nits peak brightness. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

It is the world’s first smartphone to come powered by the newly announced MediaTek Dimensity 820 5G chipset. The device comes with support for 5G + 5G dual standby, enabling simultaneous usage of 5G on both the SIM slots at the same time.

As for the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup that includes a 48MP primary snapper, an 8 MP wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front side, it is equipped with a 16MP snapper for taking selfies.

The Redmi 10X 5G runs the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box along with the company’s latest MIUI 12 custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 4,520mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging.

Honor Play 4 will feature an IR Sensor that can measure a person’s temperature

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Jun 1, 2020

The Honor Play 4 is bringing back the relatively uncommon IR sensor (infrared) technology. This IR sensor is capable of measuring the temperature around the device, which isn’t exactly a new feature but is still quite rare.

This feature had also been hinted at a recent teaser for the upcoming handset. In the promotional poster image, a temperature checking infrared machine can be observed, which is used to measure a person’s temperature. So, we can expect such functionality to make its way to the Honor Play 4.

Recently, the Product Manager of Honor Play, Wei Xiaolong, revealed a few key features of its upcoming device. This included a quad camera setup on the rear, the Kirin 990 5G SoC, and an infrared sensor. While the latter two arrive as no surprise, the inclusion of the IR sensor adds a degree of additional functionality to a smartphone. One can use it to control home products like TVs, ACs, and more.

Although, the Honor Play 4’s infrared sensor also serves another special function. It can measure the temperature. During this time of crisis, with the Coronavirus pandemic being a cause for global concern, this feature can be especially useful. Many public spaces like malls, shopping complexes, and more will measure the temperatures of a person to determine if they are sick or not. Thus, the Honor Play 4 being able to measure temperatures of a person could make it quite useful, especially for general consumers.

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Redmi 9, 9C and 9A specifications and pricing leaked

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Jun 1, 2020

Last month, the upcoming Redmi 9 smartphone was spotted at the database of the Bluetooth SIG certification platform. A fresh leak shared by Indian tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has revealed the entire specifications and pricing of the Redmi 9 series. The leak mentions that the lineup includes four devices such as Redmi 9, Redmi 9C with NFC, Redmi 9C without NFC, and Redmi 9A.

Redmi 9, 9C, 9A specifications (Rumored)

The Redmi 9 models have 6.53-inch IPS LCD panels. Except for the Redmi 9 smartphone that supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, its other variants such as Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C support HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.

The Redmi 9A is the weakest phone in the Redmi 9 series as it is driven by Helio A25 SoC. It has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage.

The Redmi 9C is fueled by Helio G35 and 3 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of storage. The Redmi 9 has Helio G70 onboard. It has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. All models have dual nano-SIM slot and support for a microSD card slot.

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The Redmi 9A has a 13-megapixel rear camera. The Redmi 9C NFC edition has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear whereas the non-NFC version has a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. The Redmi 9 has a 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup. All Redmi 9 phones have 5-megapixel front-facing cameras.

The Redmi 9 models are packed with 5,000mAh batteries. The leak does not mention whether there is support for fast charging. Because the Redmi 8 series came with 18W fast charging, it is likely the Redmi 9 phones will also offer users with rapid charging. The other common features that are available on all three models include fingerprint reader, accelerometer, gyroscope, light sensor, proximity sensor, USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack and infrared blaster. The Redmi 9A does not feature NFC and it is unclear whether Redmi 9 supports it.

Redmi 9, 9C and 9A pricing (Rumored)

The leak mentions the pricing range of the Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C, and Redmi 9 smartphones. In Europe, the Redmi 9A is expected to be priced between 100 euros and 120 euros. The Redmi 9C NFC and non-NFC versions are expected to cost between 130 euros and 150 euros. The Redmi 9 is likely to cost between 160 euros and 180 euros. The Redmi 9 series is likely to debut later this month.

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Xiaomi launches Mi Inkjet All-in-One Wireless Printer for a price of 499 yuan ($70)

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Jun 1, 2020

Xiaomi has today announced its new Mi Inkjet All-In-One Wireless Printer in the Chinese market. The device, which is priced at 499 yuan (approximately $70) is currently up for pre-order with a deposit of 50 yuan (~$7) and will go on sale from 11th June.

This new wireless inkjet printer from Xiaomi comes with three modes of operation — printing, copying, and scanning. Although one of the features of the printer is wireless connectivity, it still has supports for wired USB connection.

The company says that this new printer uses high-quality imported ink which has no odor. As per the brand, the standard full-capacity ink cartridge can be used to print around 480 pages in back and white and about 150 color pages.

Further, Xiaomi adds that it also supports copying and scanning in both modes — color and back and white for more accuracy of handwriting. Also, the scanned files can also be saved and archived to the smartphone using an application.

The new Mi Inkjet All-In-One Wireless printer has a visual panel on the device for settings and the company says that the drivers will be automatically installed on the computer when it is connected for the first time.

It also comes with support for mobile printing for both the platforms — Android and iOS. As for the pricing of the replacement cartridge, the company says that both — black and white and color cartridges are priced at 69 yuan each which is about $9.6.

Xiaomi is already selling three printers in its home market — Pocket Printer, Photo Printer, and an Inkjet Printer. This new product marks the fourth printer from Xiaomi in China but the product category is yet to make its debut in other regions.

OPPO Ace2 EVA Edition Smartphone And Other Neon Genesis Evangelion-Themed Accessories Are Now Available On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 1, 2020

OPPO Ace2 EVA Edition flagship smartphone has been officially launched alongside four uber-cool accessories that draw inspiration from the Japanese mecha anime television series dubbed Neon Genesis Evangelion. You can now get your hands on the recently unveiled phone, as well as accessories on Giztop.

OPPO Ace2 EVA Limited Edition

Sporting a 6.55-inch OLED 90Hz refresh rate display with HDR10+ resolution, the OPPO Ace2 EVA Limited Edition is powered by a Snapdragon 865 SoC Octa-core processor and has an Adreno 650 GPU, under the hood. It ships with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and offers a hearty 256GB UFS 3.0 storage.

In the optics department, OPPO Ace2 EVA Limited Edition houses a quad-camera setup comprising a 48MP, an 8MP, and a 2MP camera. Upfront, it features a 16MP front AI selfie camera. Integrated with 4D Game Vibration 2.0 standard, the phone runs Color OS 7.1 based on Android 10.

Furthermore, the OPPO Ace2 EVA Limited Edition is backed by a 4000mAh battery that supports 65W SuperVOOC2.0 flash charge and 40W AirVOOC wireless flash charge. Bearing a $739 price tag, the package comprises a phone, 1 custom plug-in style packaging, 1 custom headphones with Nerv elements, 1 65W super flash kit, and a protective case. You can follow this link to place your order.

OPPO Watch EVA Limited Edition 46mm

This newfangled watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters. It has a 1.91-inch 3D dual-curved flexible AMOLED display with 402×476 pixels resolution and 326 PPI. Under the hood, it packs a powerful Snapdragon Wear 2500 chip along with a highly competent Apollo3 low-power chip.

The OPPO Watch EVA Limited Edition comes with a quad-optic heart rate sensor and supports cellular connectivity via an eSIM. The feature-laden watch runs OPPO ColorOS Watch software and adopts VOOC charging tech that helps the watch run up to 40 hours in Smart Mode and up to 21 days in Low Power Mode.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the OPPO Watch EVA Limited Edition and place your order via Giztop. The watch only supports the Chinese language and will set you back $389.

OPPO Watch EVA Limited Edition 46mm

OPPO Enco W31 EVA Limited Edition

These true-wireless earphones use noise reduction for enhanced dual-microphone calls. On top of that, the latency is as low as 94ms with the dual transmission. The earphones adopt an open-fit design to perfectly fit inside the user’s ear even for a longer duration and it has touch controls for easy operation.

The OPPO Enco W31 EVA Limited Edition is backed by a robust battery that lasts 3.5-hours and the earphones have a battery life of up to 15 hours with the charging case. Furthermore, they support Bluetooth 5.0 for an uninterrupted and stable wireless range of about 10 meters.
On top of that, the OPPO Enco W31 EVA Limited Edition is rated IP54 waterproof and dustproof, making it a great choice for adventure junkies and those who participate in outdoor activities. These earphones are compatible with both Android, as well as iOS.

To know more about the OPPO Enco W31 EVA Limited Edition and to place your order, simply follow this link. The earphones are now available for just $79.99 on Giztop.

OPPO Enco W31 EVA Limited Edition

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Realme X50 Pro Player Edition goes on sale in China

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Jun 1, 2020

Last week, Realme launched a few products in China at a launch event, including the company’s first so-calling gaming smartphone dubbed as Realme X50 Pro Player Edition. As the name indicates, it’s an upgraded variant of the X50 Pro.

Today, the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition officially went on sale in China. It seems that the company is launching just two variants today — 8GB RAM and 12GB RAM. The base model with 6GB RAM is scheduled to go on sale from 16th June. At the time of writing this (1:30 PM local time in China), the device appears to have been sold out on JD.com.

As for the pricing of the smartphone, the base model with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage is priced at 2,699 yuan (~$380) while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version costs 2,999 yuan (~$423). The top-end variant with 12GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at 3,299 yuan which is about $465.

The Realme X50 Pro Player Edition shares the same design with the X50 Pro 5G which was recently launched in Europe. It has a 3D curved glass, curved waistline, and new upgraded coating technology, which not only has a higher value but also provides a better grip.

It comes with a 6.44-inch 20:9 Samsung E3 AMOLED HDR10+ display with 2400 x 1800 pixels screen resolution, dual punch-hole, support for a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 92 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 processor with LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 internal storage. There’s also a Gaming VC liquid cooling system to prevent the phone from heating up during extreme usage.

In the optics department, the smartphone features a dual-camera setup on the front and a quad-camera setup at the back. There’s a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

On the front side, it features a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The smartphone comes with features like stereo dual speakers, Dolby and Hi-Res audio, super shock linear motor, customized 4D gaming shock, and Hyperboost full speed gaming mode, among others.

The device also supports 5G dual-model full Netcom and Wi-Fi 6, along with utilizing a 360° surround antenna design. It runs the Android 10 operating system with Realme UI on top and is powered by a 4,200mAh battery that has support for 65W SuperDart flash charge.

[UPDATE: Confirmed] Xiaomi to reportedly launch rebranded RedmiBook 13 in India on June 11

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UPDATE:

Xiaomi India CEO Manu Kumar Jain has confirmed June 11 as the launch date of the Mi Notebook in India.

📢 The brand new #MiNotebook will make its #Global #Debut in #India and will be:

🇮🇳 India 1st
🇮🇳 India exclusive
🇮🇳 Made for India

Block the date: 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟏𝟏.

No, it's not exactly what you're thinking 😇. RT 🔁 if you can't wait to see it.#Xiaomi ❤️️ pic.twitter.com/IKYkHnSQAk

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) June 1, 2020

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Xiaomi has been launching new products in the Indian market at regular intervals, along with introducing new product categories. After years of waiting, the company is finally bringing its much-awaited product in the Indian market — laptops.

The company recently started teasing the arrival of Xiaomi laptops in the Indian market but Xioami has not yet confirmed which model is getting unveiled. But now, information about this has leaked online.

As per the report, Xiaomi will be launching its laptop in the Indian market on 11th June. Although the laptop is said to be the RedmiBook 13, it will be rebranded and launched under the company’s Mi brand in India.

The leaked teaser images of the upcoming product showcase a 13-inch bezel-less display and Intel Core i7 processor. However, we expect the company to offer the product in other chipset configuration as well.

Although Xiaomi is known for making affordable products, which is actually the reason behind its massive success in markets like India, the upcoming laptops won’t be priced aggressively. Raghu Reddy, the chief business officer at Xiaomi India recently said that the company won’t follow the smartphone model of affordability, and will instead be targeting the laptops for creators, students, and gamers.

The RedmiBook 13, which was unveiled in China in December last year, comes with a 13.3-inch Full HD display with an 89 percent screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by the 10th-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce MX250 GPU, along with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.

As for the pricing, in the Chinese market, the Core i5 model of RedmiBook is priced at 4,199 yuan which is about ₹44,500 (~$588) while the Core i7 model costs 5,199 yuan that roughly converts to ₹55,000 (~$728).

It remains to be seen how the company prices the Mi laptop in the Indian market. Xiaomi is yet to officially announce the launch date for the laptops but we expect the company to do so in the coming days.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 teased to launch in China on June 11

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Jun 1, 2020

Rumors about the Mi Band 5 have been making rounds since the past few months and earlier this month, the next-generation wearable device from Xiaomi got certified, along with the Mi Band 4C.

Now, the company has confirmed that the Mi Band 5 will be launched in China on 11th June. The launch event will be taking place as a part of the company’s product lineup set for the upcoming 618 sale event in China.

Recently, some features of the upcoming fitness tracker got leaked online. The leak showed that the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will come with support camera controls, which is likely in the form of taking images as well as videos, among others.

The upcoming Xiaomi fitness tracker, manufactured by Huami, will come with a bigger 1.2-inch display with support for new watch faces. The leak also reveals various activity tracking modes like running, cycling, skipping, swimming, and more. Furthermore, certain new modes include yoga and indoor cycling, making for a total of 11 different activity tracking modes.

It will also have support for NFC, allegedly for Google Pay support for the global market, as well as Amazon Alexa smart voice assistant for those who use it outside of China. The company is already offering XiaoAI smart assistant support for its home market. The leak shows that it will have a single button built into the display. It remains to be seen if the leaked design turns out to be true.

However, do note that these features are based on the recent leak and the company is yet to reveal more information. We expect Xiaomi to share more details about the Mi Band 5 in the coming days with teaser posters.

The Mi Band series is an important lineup for Xiaomi as it helped the company become of the leading wearables brand globally. As per the recent IDC report, the shipments of the wearable device for Xiaomi has exceeded the 100 million mark in just six years.

Honor Play4 Pro full specifications appear ahead of June 3 launch

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Jun 1, 2020

The Honor Play4 series that includes at least two devices such as Honor Play4 5G and Play4 Pro 5G are scheduled to go official this week on Wednesday. The TNNH-AN00 5G phone that surfaced at the database of China’s TENAA certification platform revealed that it could be debuting as Honor Play4 5G. It can be said on the basis of past reports that the Honor Play4 Pro 5G’s model number is OXP-AN00. The same phone has popped up on TENAA’s database, but its specifications are yet not accessible for viewing. Meanwhile, a Chinese tipster has shared the key specifications of the Honor Play4 Pro 5G.

Honor Play4 Pro 5G specifications

The Honor Play4 Pro features a pill-shaped cutout for its two front-facing cameras on its 6.57-inch IPS LCD panel. The big-screen supports an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The cutout houses a 32-megapixel main selfie camera and an 8-megapixel lens.

Editor’s Pick: Honor Play4 5G renders officially released

The Kirin 990 5G chipset is present under the hood of the Play4 Pro 5G. The smartphone receives power from a 4,200mAh battery. The 3C certification of the OXP-AN00 phone had revealed that it will be coming with a 40W fast charger. The image shown above had first surfaced on the phone’s Vmall listing.

The leak has no information on the RAM variants and storage choices of the Honor Play4 Pro 5G. The right edge of the phone has a side-facing fingerprint sensor. So, users can make use of its USB-C port for connecting earphones. The handset has 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.9mm dimensions and it weighs 213 grams. The handset lacks a 3.5mm audio jack. Rumors surrounding it claim that the Honor Play4 Pro could be priced around 3,000 Yuan (~$420).

Sony schedules PlayStation 5 event on June 4; will showcase upcoming games

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May 31, 2020

After some speculation in the tech industry, Sony has officially confirmed that the PlayStation 5 event will be hosted next week on Thursday, 4th June. The event is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM ET and the company is promising to give us a “look at the future of gaming on PlayStation 5.”

Sony has also revealed that the event will last for more than an hour and will give us a look at “the games you’ll be playing after PlayStation 5 launches this holiday”. So, it’s confirmed that at this event, the company will showcase some of the games coming to the PS5.

As per the reports, Sony is not expected to reveal details about the next-generation gaming console. However, the company is expected to hold a few more such events in the coming weeks and months, leading up to the official launch of the PlayStation 5.

Jim Ryan, President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment said: “The games coming to PS5 represent the best in the industry from innovative studios that span the globe. Studios, both larger and smaller, those newer and those more established, all have been hard at work developing games that will showcase the potential of the hardware. This digital showcase will run for a bit more than an hour and, for the first time, we will all be together virtually experiencing the excitement together.”

So far, the Japanese company has unveiled the logo of the PS5, some of its specifications, and a new wireless controller that will be bundled with the console. But the company is yet to showcase the gaming console itself and it remains to be seen if that changes with the upcoming event next week.

The company has confirmed that the PS5 includes AMD hardware with Zen 2 CPU and Navi GPU, along with super-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD and new data-transfer architecture. The DualSense gamepad has motorized triggers that can provide variable resistance depending on the in-game context and has modern haptics for players to “feel” the games.

iQOO 3 gets Rs. 3,000 (~$40) price cut in India

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