Xiaomi TV maintains No.1 position in China for five consecutive quarters

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May 22, 2020

Xiaomi recently releases its financial report for the first quarter of 2020 and one of them is the smart TV arm which it says ranks among the top 5 globally and is the number 1 brand in China.

Latest data from Avi Cloud (AVC) puts the cumulative sales volume of the entire colour TV market in China at 9.963 million units in the first quarter of 2020. The firm disclosed that Xiaomi shipped an estimated 1.836 million units in China, which is 18.4% of the Chinese market. Although Xiaomi did not reveal how many units it shipped in China, it said a total of 2.7 million units were shipped worldwide. This means it shipped just about 864,000 units outside China in Q1.

The data shows how impressive Xiaomi performed in the smart TV market as its lead has now extended to five consecutive quarters. The company enjoyed an impressive run in 2019 and despite the COVID 19 pandemic, things are looking upbeat in all segment for the Chinese tech giant.

The company’s market share in the first quarter continued to rise steadily, from 17.4% in January to 20.2% in March. The sales market share in March represents a year-on-year increase of 33%.

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Xiaomi releases the OCooker Multipurpose Electric Cooker

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 22, 2020

Xiaomi has launched the OCooker Multipurpose Electric Cooker for sale in China. The cooker was first crowdfunded in 2018 but is going on open sale for the first time.

The OCooker Multipurpose Electric Cooker comes with an interior cooking surface made from 304 stainless steel and has a 400ml capacity. The cooker utilises a split design where the pot is separate from the heating surface.

The OCooker electric cooker also comes with the ability to retain heat, making it possible to leave hot food on top of the hotpot and still meet it hot several hours later. There is also the ability to adjust the firepower or heat intensity. The cooker comes with control buttons for switching on and also increasing or decreasing the heat intensity. It also features 7 cooking modes with different heat intensity.

Design-wise, the hot pot uses a 2.0mm thick aluminium heating surface for efficient heat transfer. The heating surface also comes with two layers of non-water sticking coating which prevents corrosion. The stainless steel pot can be detached from the electric cooker and other pots mounted on top for other cooking purposes.

The OCooker Multipurpose Electric Cooker comes with a 199 yuan (~$28) price tag. It is presently available on Xiaomi Youpin with a 10 yuan discount bringing the price down to (~$26).

Redmi Note 7 Pro has an Android 11 Port, Here’s how to install it

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 22, 2020

Redmi Note 7 Pro launched in February of 2019 in India powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675. The handset is only available in China other than its debut country. It came with MIUI 10 based on Android Pie out of the box. The phone was later updated to MIUI 11 and is also eligible for MIUI 12. However, it is yet to receive Android 10 update. Despite this, a developer has ported Android 11 for this device and anyone can install it.

Xiaomi is known for providing at least three MIUI updates for its Redmi Note devices, however, the same cannot be said for underlying Android OS. On average, the company only gives a single update Android version update to its budget devices.

However, the Redmi Note 7 Pro has still not received a single Android update even after a year from its launch. But thankfully, the device is popular in the custom ROM community just like any other Redmi Note series handset.

The phone has a number of Android 10 custom ROMs and now thanks to a developer called iamharshdeb on Telegram, users can also taste Android 11 on Redmi Note 7 Pro codenamed ‘Violet’.

The Android 11 custom ROM for Redmi Note 7 Pro is a port of Android 11 Developer Preview 4 released by Google earlier this month. So, it will be not as stable as Android 10 ROMs available for the device. Nevertheless, it is worth trying if you are into modding and stuff.

Here’s the changelog provided by the developer for Android 11 port for Redmi Note 7 Pro.

Play store fixed(Now all apps are available on play store).
System apps updated.
Fast charging support.
Hydra kernel inbuilt.
Improved battery backup.
Late Sms bug fixed.
Smoothness improved.
Bugs
- Hotspot( will be fixed after R vendor only)
- Volte dead.
- Magisk not supported.

Steps to install the Android 11 port on Redmi Note 7 Pro.

Boot into TWRP
Wipe system, data, cache, dalvik, vendor
Flash ROM
Reboot
Once again, boot into TWRP
Flash status bar padding fix
Reboot

Download Android 11 Port for Redmi Note 7 Pro

Download Status Bar Padding Fix

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The next Motorola Razr will launch in September as per GM of Lenovo South Africa

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 22, 2020

Motorola re-entered the premium smartphone segment with the launch of Motorola Razr and Motorola Edge Plus this year. The former is even the brand’s first foldable smartphone. Now, according to an executive of the company, Motorola will be launching a 2nd Razr foldable device later this year.

The new Motorola Razr was received with critical reviews from media houses because of its delicate folding screen that makes a weird noise and a sub-par chip. This is not one expects from a $1499 smartphone.

Despite the rough start with foldables, the company is all into launching a 2nd-generation Motorola Razr in September. This piece of information comes directly from Thibault Dousson, the general manager of Lenovo South Africa. For the unaware, Motorola is owned by Lenovo, which it bought for $2.91 billion from Google in 2014.

The above-mentioned executive was recently interviewed by the Reframed Tech podcast. In which he told, “There’s a new iteration [of the Razr – ed] coming up. There’s one in September I think, coming up”.

This particular statement confirms the company is set to release a new iteration of Razr in the second half of the year. Unfortunately, he did not share any further information regarding it. Also, this device has not leaked yet, which is a good thing in today’s world of daily tech leaks.

On the other hand, the Motorola Razr has been updated to Android 10 with confirmed Android 11 update in the future. Further, the company has even promised two Android updates (11 & 12) for the Motorola Edge Plus.

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Grab Longer Orange 30 SLA 3D printer at discount price for $285 using the coupon inside!

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Simranpal Singh

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May 22, 2020

Like smartphones, printers are also evolving with additional features and functions every year. Next-generation 3D printers are already in the market offering greater efficiency and quality than the predecessor. These days if you’re looking to grab a 3D printer, then here’s your chance to get Longer Orange 20 SLA 3D printer at a discount price of $285 using the coupon code.

Must See: Creality CR-10 V2 3D Printer launches with several new enhancements

The Longer Orange 30 SLA 3D printer is an upgraded Resin SLA 3D printer with support for up to 2K resolution LCD display for high precision and larger printing size. The special slider design improves the accuracy and stability of the Z-axis. A Uniform Matrix UV lighting helps the Orange 30 3D Printer to print better with enhanced uniformity, higher intensity, and shorting curing time. It offers printing speeds of 300mm per hour and consumes 100-240V, 12V / 6A 72W power.

It is easily operatable, thanks to full touch screen control providing real-time printing stats. It uses Longer’s self-developed slicing software to increase the output by 3X. The user interface is supported by Chitubox for fast and smart slicing and offers one-click support generation. The user-friendly interface and overall compact design make Organe 20 a suitable printer for anyone.

The inbuilt temperature warning system helps detect system temperature and cut-off supply if it is too high.

Here are some technical specifications of Longer Orange 30 3D:

Printing Size: 4.72×2.68×6.69 inches
LCD Screen Resolution: 2K (2560 x 1440)
Light Source: integrated UV light (wavelength 405 nm)
Layer Thickness: 0.01-0.1mm
XY Resolution: 47.25μm
Printing Speed: 30 mm/h
Power Requirements: 100-240V, 12V / 6A 72W
Software: LongerWare/ChiTubox (Windows 32/64, MAC, Linux)

The company offers 12-month machine warranty and lifetime technical support. The interested users can grab Longer Orange 30 SLA 3D Printer at a discount price of $285 from Amazon using the coupon code UL95AE4D on checkout. You can grab it now, as the sale will only last till May 31.

related: Grab Selpic S1 and S1 Plus premium handheld printers at discounted prices of $159 and $191

Sharp Aquos Zero 2 now available in Taiwan for TWD 21,990 ($732)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 22, 2020

Sharp Aquos Zero 2 launched in September 2019 as the world’s first 240Hz refresh rate display smartphone. Since its release, the device has been exclusive to Japan. But not anymore as it makes its way to Taiwan for TWD 21,990 ($732) after five months from the announcement in December.

The Sharp Aquos Zero 2 is a 2019 flagship smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The handset comes in a single variant with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage.

It features a 6.4-inch OLED panel with FHD+ (2340 × 1080 pixels) resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. Further, it only comes with a dual-camera setup consisting of 12MP primary sensor and a 20MP ultra-wide shooter. Whereas, the front selfie camera is of 8 megapixels and located in a dew-drop notch.

The handset runs Android 10 and also has an in-display fingerprint sensor. Other features of the device include WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G, dual-band GPS, no 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C. As for the size and weight, the phone measures 158 x 74 x 8.8 mm and weighs only 143g.

The only major downside of Sharp Aquos Zero 2 is its tiny 3,130 mAh battery. This small battery is even not enough for regular 60Hz displays, let alone the 240Hz refresh rate panel the handset comes equipped with.

That being said, there’s no word from Sharp on the availability of Aquos Zero 2 in other markets.

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Vivo X50 series has its design revealed through poster images

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Sean

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May 22, 2020

The Vivo X50 series is scheduled to be announced on the 1st of June 2020. In the launch event, the Vivo X50 and X50 Pro will be officially released. However, just prior to its launch date, the company has revealed the design of the smartphones through certain promotional poster images that were shared online.

Looking at these posters, we can observe that the Vivo X50 series will arrive with a punch hole selfie camera on the front. The display seems to cover the entirety of the front with negligible bezels on every side with curved edges. On the rear, the Vivo X50 and X50 Pro are differentiated by their different camera modules. While both feature a quad camera, the former houses it in a vertical manner while the latter has them placed uniquely due to different sizes.

The Vivo X50 Pro has one large sensor, which is likely to be the primary lens to take in more light. Below this large camera two other cameras can also be seen, which are followed by the fourth sensor below these two. This sensor is the periscopic telephoto lens that will allow users to take magnified shots. In the case of the base X50 variant, the vertically stacked cameras are of relatively similar size and are placed at the top left corner on the rear panel.

The poster images also reveal the color options of the X50 series, with the Pro version having at least a silver and light blue variant. The base Vivo X50, on the other hand, is only seen in a single color option, which appears to be purple. In terms of the overall design, the device seems thin and light. Unfortunately, finer details are still unknown regarding the handset. So stay tuned for more updates.

Redmi Smart TV X series will feature new MEMC technology for a better visual experience

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Sean

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May 22, 2020

Earlier today (22nd May 2020), Lu Weibing, the Vice President of Xiaomi Group and Redmi General Manager, announced a bunch of upcoming products. One of the new launches will be for the Redmi Smart TV X series, which will feature new technologies like MEMC and a new smart 60Hz intelligent compensation algorithm.

For those unaware, MEMC technology is basically a new method through which companies artificially create additional frames for movies and videos. In other words, the movies which are captured at 21 or 30fps are converted to 60 or even 120fps videos. This helps in making the cinematic experience a lot smoother and more visually appealing.

Recently, various smart TV vendors have been adopting the technology through smart algorithms, similar to what the Redmi Smart TV X will offer. The new series will arrive in three different variants, including X65, X55, and X50. These TVs will offer top notch picture quality, premium design, and sound system as well, according to Lu Weibing.

Similar to the upcoming RedmiBook with AMD processors, the Redmi Smart TV X series will be announced on the 26th of May 2020. This is the same date as the Redmi 10X launch. So stay tuned, as we will be covering the launch event and the various products being unveiled.

OnePlus publishes Game Space on Google Play Store

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 22, 2020

Android is the largest fragmented operating system in the world. This made the smartphone makers publish some of their system apps on Google Play Store a few years ago. This way, they can push new features to their devices faster without relying on system updates. OnePlus is one such manufacturer having most of its system apps on the Play Store. Now, the brand’s Game Space also makes its way there with the latest update.

OnePlus Game Space Instant Games

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Almost all Android OEMs bundle a game mode on their software skin. The one by OnePlus in OxygenOS is called Game Space. It comes pre-installed on OnePlus smartphones as a system app.

All the installed games on the device show up in Game Space. It offers optimizations for gameplay such as notifications and auto-brightness settings, display options, Fnatic Mode, and more.

Now, with the latest version of the app, OnePlus has published it to the Google Play Store like its other system apps. Also, the new update brings two new notable features namely Instant Games and Game Statistics.

OnePlus Game Space Game Statistics

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Enabling Instant Games in Game Space will let users play Google Play Instant Games without installing the actual game on their smartphones. All this within the Game Space app itself and thus users don’t need to hunt for instant games on the Play Store.

The second new addition is Game Statistics, which as the name says will provide information such as most played games and battery usage along with a graph as well as a pie chart.

Having said that, OnePlus users will be now able to update Game Space on their smartphones directly from the Google Play Store without waiting for system OTA to bring new features.

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Xiaomi patent reveals an unique foldable phone with a rotating camera

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Sean

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May 22, 2020

A Xiaomi patent has caught our eyes again, with this one showcasing an unique smartphone design. The patent images depict a foldable smartphone with a quad camera system that rotates forward for selfies and to the back for regular photography.

Xiaomi had filed the design patent for an inward bending phone in its home country of China. In the patent, the Chinese tech giant also put 48 images the showcase the handset. Similar to the Motorola Razr 2019, the device folds inwards like the flip phones, which were popular a decade ago. However, the inside mostly comprises of a display with narrow bezels on every side except the top.

On top of the display, one can observe a noticeably large camera module. A quad camera setup is housed horizontally in this region, right above the receiver for calls. This quad camera module is also capable of rotating or twisting to face the other side. Notably, the image sensors are slightly raised over the body and the device folds from the middle of the display and not the overall length, allowing the camera system to go over the folded display rather than making space for it.

Hence, the camera system might still be usable despite the device being folded. Unfortunately, the patent description doesn’t reveal whether a secondary screen will also be implemented on the rear or any finer details. The hinge mechanism isn’t revealed particularly either but resembles the hideaway hinge found in the Galaxy Z Flip. At the moment, there is no confirmation is Xiaomi is actually working on the product or just covering all bases.

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Upcoming RedmiBook laptops will feature the new AMD Ryzen 4000 series CPU

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Sean

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May 22, 2020

Lu Weibing, the President of Xiaomi Group and Genera Manager of Redmi, confirmed the AMD 4000 series processors for its upcoming RedmiBook lineup earlier today (22nd May 2020).

The senior executive stated that the new generation of the company’s notebook laptops will feature AMD’s latest mobile processor lineup. AMD’s new Ryzen 4000 series has been highly anticipated for a while now and features powerful performance alongside power efficiency as well. The processor will also arrive with the company’s Vega GPU, which is quite a bit better than Intel’s integrated graphics.

For those unaware, AMD’s new Ryzen 4000 series of mobile processors are based on the company’s popular and powerful Zen 2 architecture. These processors offer great multithreaded computing power along with a lower overall TDP. Its 8 core CPU with 16 threads operates on just a 15W TDP limit, which is quite impressive. This translates to the RedmiBook laptop series being very power efficient.

In other words, an 18 hour battery life is being promised by the company. The upcoming RedmiBook series will arrive in a 16.1 inch and 15 inch model, with a screen to body ratio of 90 percent. The new laptops will be announced on 26th May 2020 and will be unveiled alongside the Redmi 10X series of smartphones. So stay tuned, as we will be covering the event and the various product launches.

Vivo TWS Neo earbuds confirmed, features low latency and will arrive on 1st June

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Sean

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May 22, 2020

Earlier today (22nd May 2020), Vivo confirmed the launch of its upcoming truly wireless earbuds, the Vivo TWS Neo. They will be unveiled on 1st June 2020 and feature low latency, which is a highly appreciated feature in the wireless category.

The hearables were confirmed online through the company’s official Weibo account for its smart products, a Chinese microblogging website. In the online post, the company shared a small teaser video that showcased the upcoming truly wireless earbuds and its charging case as well. Looking at the video, we know that Vivo will offer the earbuds in two color variants, Black and White.

Furthermore, in the teaser post, the Chinese tech giant promised two features. The first was high quality and good audio out and the second was lower latency. For those unaware, wireless earphones, while convenient, are plagued at times with issues like latency and audio delay, especially when streaming videos. This occurs mainly in TWS earbuds and sometimes make them unusable for intensive tasks like gaming.

However, with the inclusion of lower latency, this would mark a great improvement over Vivo’s original TWS earbuds that launched before. The Vivo TWS Neo sports an AirPod like design for its earbuds with an elongated portion that will house the mic, while the charging case is more rounded and oval in shape. Unfortunately finer details are currently unknown, so stay tuned for the launch event.

iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition will cost you 3,998 Yuan ($561)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 22, 2020

A couple of days back, iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition was revealed by the brand. Now, the company has announced its price as well. This version of the handset only comes in 12GB + 128GB variant and costs 3,998 Yuan ($561). It is already up for pre-order on Jingdong with sale slated to commence from June 1.

IQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition Specifications

The new iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition features kevlar matte texture at the back (glass) with gold accent on sides and camera bump. The handset also has the classic ‘Autobots logo’ imprinted on the rear panel along with iQOO branding and ‘Monster Inside’ slogan.

The device also has an orange-colored power key and comes with Transformers theme out of the box. As for internals, it features the same specs as the regular iQOO 3 5G.

That means it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. To keep the thermals down during intense gaming section, the handset also comes with carbon fibre VC liquid cooling technology.

The phone sports a 6.44-inch HDR10+ AMOLED display with 180Hz touch sampling rate. Further, it features a quad-camera setup that includes a 48MP primary shooter, 13MP ultra-wide snapper, 13MP telephoto unit and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it houses a 16MP selfie camera in a punch-hole located at the top right corner of the display.

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The handset supports 5G connectivity and runs iQOO UI based on Android 10. It gets is energy from a 4,400 mAh battery with support for 55W Super FlashCharge technology.

iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition Box Contents

This limited edition of iQOO 3 5G celebrates the 17th anniversary of Jingdong (JD.com) and its box includes the following items.

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iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition
Transformers-themed Accessories
- 55W Super FlashCharge Power Adaptor
- USB Type-C cable
- Hard case
Gifts
- iQOO Earphones
- Transformers Bumblebee Action Figure

iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition Price

The iQOO 3 5G Transformers Limited Edition is priced at 3,998 Yuan ($561). It is exclusive to China and the sale will begin from June 1. Interested buyers can already pre-order it on Jingdong (JD.com).

Redmi AirDots TWS earphones set to launch in India on May 26

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Jeet

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May 22, 2020

A couple of days ago, Xiaomi had teased the arrival of a new Redmi audio product in the Indian market without revealing what the product is. Now, the company has confirmed that the Redmi TWS Earbuds will launched in India on 26th May.

Interestingly, the launch is scheduled just a day after Realme is set to launch its new budget TWS earphones, dubbed as Realme Buds Air Neo. Along with that, the company is also set to launch Realme Smart TV and Realme Watch at the same event in India.

However, the upcoming TWS earphones from Redmi won’t be the first for Xiaomi in India. A few days ago, Xiaomi had launched its first true wireless earbuds in the Indian market — Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, along with the Mi TV Box 4K and the Mi 10 smartphone.

While Xioami has still not confirmed which product is getting launch next week, we expect it to be the Redmi AirDots S which were launched in China last month carrying a price tag of 99 yuan, which is about $15. The earbuds were launched as a successor to the Redmi AirDots earphones.

If the company is indeed launching the same in India, we expect similar pricing in the country. Since the company has teased this product, we expect the official announcement to happen in the coming days.

The Redmi AirDots S retains most of the design elements of the original Redmi AirDots. It comes with upgraded pairing method where as soon as you pair them to your phone for the first time, both earbuds are connected without the master-slave function.

For clearer calls, the Redmi true wireless earbuds use 7.2mm drivers and a DSP for smart noise reduction features. It supports Google Assistant, Siri, and XiaoAI voice assistants and comes with Bluetooth 5.0 chip, which Redmi claims delivers double the data transmission as compared to its predecessor.

It is also claimed to offer faster and more stable connectivity. There’s also a new low-latency game mode which can be enabled simply by pressing the button on the earbud three times. As for the battery, it lasts for 4 hours which can be extended to 12 hours using the carrying case.

Tecno Spark 5 launched in India for 7,999 INR ($105), features a Quad camera setup and 5,000mAh battery

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Sean

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May 22, 2020

Tecno has just launched a new smartphone in India. It is the Spark 5, which was launched earlier this month and is finally arrive in the Southeast Asian country within the budget segment. The device is priced under 10K INR and will take on budget offerings from other Chinese smartphone brands like Redmi and Realme.

For those unaware, Tecno is a subsidiary of Transsion Holdings that also owns other vendors slike Infinix, and iTel. With the launch of the Tecno Spark 5, the affordable smartphone market will see more diversity. At the moment, handsets like the Realme C3, Redmi 8A, and Redmi 8A Dual are dominating this segment, but the Spark 5 may disrupt the market with certain features that are quite unheard of at this price point.

The Tecno Spark 5 is only available in a single variant of 2GB of RAM ad 32GB of internal storage. It is priced at 7,999 INR (roughly 105 US Dollars) and will be available through offline physical stores and arrive in two colors, namely Ice Jadeite, and Spark Orange. The device starts sale on 25th May 2020 with plans also being made for a new ‘Doorstep Delivery’ system for those that wish to place an order with their offline retailers.

Being an entry level smartphone, the Spark 5 feature MediaTek’s Helio A22 SoC, which is a 12nm processor. It is a quad core CPU with the PowerVR GE8320 GPU for gaming. In terms of optics, the handset features a quad camera setup on the rear with a13MP primary camera, alongside a 2MP sensor for bokeh and a macro lens. The display is a 6.6 inch HD+ LCD panel with an 8MP waterdrop notch selfie camera on the front.

One of its highlighting features is undoubtedly its large 5,000mAh battery pack, which should translate to over 2 days of battery life with moderate usage. Tecno Spark 5 runs HiOS 6.1 custom skin based on Android 10 OS and houses a triple slot that supports two SIM cards alongside a microSD card slot for memory expansion. So for those in need of a budget phone, should look out for this one.

Xiaomi acquires 27.4% stake in the popular power bank maker ZIMI Corp

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Sean

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May 22, 2020

Xiaomi has just acquired a 27.44 percent stake in Zimi International Corp. The smartphone vendor entered into an agreement with the popular power bank maker with a cash and share deal.

Xiaomi will be buying the stake for a sum total of 102.84 million US Dollars. Out of this, 25.78 million US Dollars will be paid in cash while the rest will be through shares. The Chinese tech giant made the announced earlier this week, on Thursday (21st May 2020). Zimi is a known consumer product manufacturer with various smart products under its belt, including mobile accessories and even IoT gadgets (Internet of Things).

Apart from the 25.78 million US Dollar cash payment, Xiaomi is offering 54,379,044 shares to Zimi Corp. Both companies have had a close relationship, with the Vice President of Xiaomi Group, Zhang Feng, who was also responsible for the founding of Zimi Corp. Since then, Zimi has become a close partner within Xiaomi’s ecosystem.

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Redmi 10X Pro features quad-camera setup with 30X Zoom and OIS; Camera sample shared online

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Jeet

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May 22, 2020

Ahead of the launch of Redmi 10X series smartphones in China on 26th May, Lu Weibing, General Manager of the Redmi brand the President of Xiaomi China has revealed some important details about the Redmi 10X Pro.

He has confirmed that the smartphone will come with a quad-camera setup on the back, featuring support for 30X zoom and Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS). With this, the phone becomes the second Redmi device to have OIS support after Redmi K30 Pro.

The camera sample shared by the company showcases starry track mode in the camera. Wang Teng, Product Designer at Xiaomi says that capturing such images usually requires DSLR camera and needs multiple manual settings adjustments, but it can be easily done with the Redmi 10X’s Romantic Star Track mode.

The smartphone is confirmed to come with an AMOLED display panel where the screen size is said to be 6.57-inch, 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution, and 20:9 aspect ratio. It will also be the first device to come powered by the newly launched MediaTek Dimensity 820 chipset.

It will pack up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Along with the quad-camera setup on the back, the phone is expected to feature a 16MP front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone will be running the latest Android 10 operating system, possibly with the new MIUI 12 on top. The device is said to be powered by a 4,420mAh battery and will come with support for 22.5W fast charging technology.

The Redmi 10X and 10X Pro smartphones are set to get launched in China on 26th May and to know the pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait a few more days for the official launch event to take place.

Oppo to launch a sleeping aid (TWS) on May 24 in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 22, 2020

Oppo is a popular name in the smartphone market but the company also makes other products. Most of the company’s current portfolio involves accessories for phones such as wired / wireless earphones, power banks, and even a smartwatch. Now, according to a new teaser by Oppo Health official Weibo account, the brand is set to launch a TWS for sleeping.

The market for sleeping aids is not much crowed as of now. The most popular product in this category was Bose Noise-masking Sleepbuds, which was discontinued last October due to faulty battery. There are other models but most of them are from uncommon brands that are not recognized well by the public.

At CES 2020, Huami announced Amazfit ZenBuds, its first sleeping earbuds. You can snag one from GizTop for $129.99. It is the only TWS for sleeping from a known brand at the moment. Above all, it is cheaper than the competition too.

Since the market for sleeping earbuds is void, Oppo is trying to seize the opportunity to make a name for itself. The teaser poster shared by the company only reveals the outline of the product along with the May 24 launch date.

That being said, we can expect Oppo to tease some of the specifications of its TWS for sleeping in the coming days.

Google Pixel 5 launch reportedly delayed; Pixel 4a to go on sale from August

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Jeet

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May 22, 2020

Google Pixel 4a smartphone was earlier rumoured to get launched on 22nd May but the launch has been delayed. There are some reports hinting that the launch of Pixel 4a will be taking place along with Android 11 announcement on 3rd June.

However, the latest report claims that the Google Pixel 4a will be announced on 13th July and will go on sale from August. It says that the Just Black color variant will be up for purchase from 6th August while the Barely Blue variant will be available from 1st October.

There’s no reason given about Google pushing the launch of the Pixel 4a smartphone but the report mentions that it is because of market conditions. It also adds that there’s no supply chain issue and the units are ready to ship.

Another major revelation is the not only the Pixel 4a, Google is also delaying the launch of the upcoming Pixel 5 smartphone, which is expected to pack 5G support. While no timeline has been revealed, it seems that the launch could take place towards the end of the year, possibly in November.

The company could try to start selling the smartphone around the holiday season hoping for a good sales run. Apart from the market conditions, this could be a strategy of Google given that the sales numbers of Pixel 4 series is nowhere near what the company expected.

Multiple leaks related to the Google Pixel 5 have confirmed that the upcoming smartphone from the search engine giant won’t be a flagship offering but will be positioned in the upper mid-range category and could come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G or the newer Snapdragon 768 chipset.

As for the Google Pixel 4a, the phone features a 5.81-inch OLED panel with a punch-hole design and Full HD+ screen resolution. The phone is expected to arrive with Snapdragon 730 SoC, 6GB of RAM and 64/128 GB internal storage.

The Android 10 operating system will come pre-installed on the smartphone and it will be powered by a 3,080mAh battery that is expected to support 18W fast charging. The phone may arrive in the U.S with a starting price of $349.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 CAD renders show mirror design, massive display and S20 Ultra-like camera

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 22, 2020

Samsung had launched the Galaxy Note 10 series in early August last year. Hence, the Galaxy Note 20 series are expected to break cover in the same month this year. Pigtou publication has shared CAD renders of the Galaxy Note 20. It claims that the renders have been made based on the final design of the smartphone.

The publication revealed the Galaxy Note 20 has 161.8 x 75.3 x 8.5mm dimensions. The predecessor Note 10 measured 151 x 71.8 x 7.9mm. Hence, the Galaxy Note 20 is a bigger and thicker device compared to the predecessor model. The source of the renders has claimed that Samsung will also launch Galaxy Note 20+ alongside the Note 20.

The front design of the Note 20 is identical to the predecessor. The handset is expected to house a 6.7-inch display with a top-center positioned punch-hole. The Note 10 had buttons for volume and power on the left edge. The successor model will have these buttons on the right edge. The top edge of the phone features a SIM tray.

The S-Pen slot has been repositioned to another side. The bottom edge also features a USB-C port flanked between a microscope and a speaker grille. The rear panel of the phone has a rounder appeal with curved edges. The camera module present at the top-left corner of the phone’s back could be similar to what’s available on the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

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Rumors surrounding the new Note series phones have revealed the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20+ will be available with Snapdragon 865 or Exynos 990 depending on the market. The Note 20 may come with a 4,000mAh battery whereas the Plus edition may house a larger 4,500mAh battery. These phones are expected to arrive with a 120Hz refresh rate supporting S-AMOLED displays.

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