Samsung is seeding new May 2020 security update for Galaxy S20 series with camera improvements

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May 21, 2020

The Galaxy S20 series is the most expensive Galaxy S series phones Samsung has launched till date. All three devices in the series – Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra are currently receiving a new update with May 2020 security patch and camera improvements.

The new update for Galaxy S20 series comes with build number G98xxXXU2ATE6. This is said to be the second update with May 2020 security patch for Samsung’s 2020 flagship smartphones. However, it is presently only available in the regions where the initial May 2020 security patch was not available.

Apart from the security patch, the new update is also said to improve camera performance on all three handsets. Sadly, there’s no concrete proof for it as like any other OTA update, it is being rolled out in batches across various regions.

So far, users who have received the update claim the latest build to have improved night mode performance. We will know more about the improvements as the update gets rolled out to more users in the coming days.

Until then, if you own any of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series devices, then head over to Settings – > Software update to check manually if the OTA has been delivered to your handset.

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Details of first Snapdragon 600 series 5G processor leaks

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 21, 2020

No doubt 2020 is the year of 5G. The new network standard is no longer limited to flagships but has now made its way to mid-range devices. Chipmakers such as MediaTek have announced affordable 5G processors such as the Dimensity 800 and Dimensity 820 for budget phones. Now it is the turn of Qualcomm.

A new leak has revealed that the San-Diego-based semiconductor company is working on its first Snapdragon 600 series 5G processor. So far, Qualcomm’s 5G processors are limited to the Snapdragon 800 and Snapdragon 700 series but that should change soon.

According to Digital Chat Station, Qualcomm’s first Snapdragon 600 series 5G processor has the model number “SM6350”. The chipset has eight cores in a 2+6 core arrangement. The two performance cores are clocked at 2.246GHz while the efficiency cores are clocked at 1.804GHz.

The source said he is not sure about the CPU in use but seeing as the Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G have Cortex-A76 performance cores, that is the most likely it will have too. The efficiency cores should be Cortex-A55 cores. With respect to GPU, the SM6350 will come with the Adreno 615 clocked at 850MHz.

There is no specific info on when the chipset will launch but we don’t expect it to appear in devices until Q3 2020.

Digital Chat Station also mentioned in the Weibo post that the entry-level MediaTek MT6853 processor is on the way and that Huawei is also developing an entry-level 5G Kirin processor.

When these processors launch, we should have 5G devices with price tags under $200. The only thing left is for countries to play catch up as there are already several 5G phones available for buyers to purchase.

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Elephone PX Pro features a design similar to its predecessor, launch imminent

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Simranpal Singh

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May 21, 2020

Elephone is on the verge of launching a new smartphone and successor to the Elephone PX. The new smartphone share some similarities with its predecessor in terms of design. After confirming the presence of Elephone PX Pro via a few leaked images last week, here come some more images of the device posing at different angles. These images give us a whole glimpse of the Elephone PX Pro’s design from both the rear and front sides.

Must See: Elephone expanding its portfolio via the TWS wireless earphones and smart cameras

Elephone PX Pro will feature upgraded hardware for smooth and easy task handling. It features a full-view display for vivid and immersive viewing experience with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The pop-up selfie camera enriches the gaming and movie-viewing experience without any obstruction on the display. However, the display and front design resemble the Elephone PX.

The rear side of the device also features similarity to the Elephone PX. There’s a horizontal dual camera module along with an LED flashlight and a fingerprint sensor. There’s a slight change in the fingerprint location which will make it more accessible. The company’s branding is engraved exactly at the center of the smartphone’s rear side. The volume rocker and the power button is present on the right side of the smartphone.

The new smartphone will be a perfect fit for business users.

As far as the specifications of the Elephone PX are concerned, it packs a 6.34-inch IPS LCD display with the resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. It is powered with an octa-core processor and coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. A dual-camera module is present on the rear with 16-megapixel primary. On the front, there’s a 2-megapixel sensor. A 3300 mAh battery is available with 2Amp fast charging. It is available in two colors of Purple and Crystal Cream.

In sensors there are Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Gyroscope, Fingerprint (Rear Fingerprint), Compass. It measures 16.30 cm x 7.60 cm x 0.98 cm and weighs 189 Grams (with Battery).

THE Elephone PX Pro launch could launch within the next week. We expect some more information to appear before the official launch. However, the interested users can follow the Elephone social media handles to know more about the ELEPhone PX Pro. Live unboxing will be done on Elephone Facebook, YouTube, and VK handle.

Related: Elephone PX Pro model surfacing soon with improved features

EMUI 10.1 / Magic UI 3.1 stable update now available for Huawei Nova 6 & Honor V30 series

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 21, 2020

Ever since Huawei announced EMUI 10.1 / Magic UI 3.1 in late March, it has been rolling out beta builds to eligible devices in China. After almost two months of testing, the company has now begun to release stable builds for certain devices. Earlier today, we reported the arrival of EMUI 10.1 stable update for Huawei P30 series and MatePad Pro. Now, Huawei Nova 6 series and Honor V30 series are getting a similar treatment.

So far, Huawei / Honor has managed to roll out EMUI 10.1 / Magic UI 3.1 stable update for 7 devices including a tablet. The latest batch of devices to get the update are the ones listed below.

Huawei Nova 6 5G
Huawei Nova 6
Huawei Nova 6 SE
Honor V30
Honor V30 Pro

Before these devices, the stable update was first available for Huawei P30, P30 Pro, and MatePad Pro.

Anyway, it is worth noting that the update for the above-mentioned devices is limited to China only. Also, uses will have to register in Huawei Club app to receive the update. The wider rollout for these devices will begin based on feedback from the early adopters.

We except more devices to receive stable builds in the coming days, especially those models that entered Open Beta channel last week. Nevertheless, Huawei and Honor are yet to announce the global rollout of EMUI 10.1 and Magic UI 3.1.

Mi A3 is receiving Android 10 (again) with May 2020 security patch in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 21, 2020

It’s raining Android 10 updates for Mi A3. The Indian variant of the handset is currently receiving a new build with May 2020 security patch similar to the Global and European versions. The new build seems to have fixed most of the bugs faced by users in the previous builds.

Xiaomi has begun to roll out Android 10 update (again) with May 2020 security patch to users in India. The update comes with the same build number as the Global variant, which happens to be V11.0.15.0.QFQMIXM.

Mi A3 Android 10 May 2020 Security Patch India 01 — Thanks Aashka for the tip!

Mi A3 Android 10 May 2020 Security Patch India 02 — Source: Reddit (u/mr_innocent_desai)

The latest build is currently being rolled out to 1% of users in India according to the official Mi Community thread. However, units running both Android Pie and Android 10 are receiving the update.

For users who are currently on Android Pie, the new update weighs 1.33 GB, whereas, for users who are already on the previous build of Android 10, the May 2020 security patch update only weighs 33.1 MB for them.

Although we couldn’t find any major complaints regarding the latest build on Reddit and Mi Community, the camera performance seems to have affected, especially the 48MP mode as per one of our readers.

Having said that, if you own a Xiaomi Mi A3 and have updated it to Android 10 May 2020 security patch update with build number V11.0.15.0.QFQMIXM, then do share your experience in the comment section below.

Elephone widening its portfolio via the TWS wireless earphones and smart cameras

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Simranpal Singh

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May 21, 2020

After excelling in the smartphone market, Elephone is marching ahead with the launch of new smart products. The company has announced the new TWS real Bluetooth wireless earphones including the ElePods, ElePods 1, ElePods 2, ElePods X and ECam X to give a variety of options to choose. The ever increasing demand and aspirations of the Elephone fans have made the company to widen its portfolio.

Must See: Elephone E10 with 48-megapixel quad-camera arrives on Aliexpress for $108.99

Elephone’s aim behind the incorporation of new products is to improve consumers’ life. However, we are listing some of the best smart products available from Elephone as of now.

TWS Wireless Earphones

ElePods 1 TWS Bluetooth 5.0

It is the most affordable earphones with True Wireless Stereo, Bluetooth 5.0, intelligent power digital display and customized flagship edition. It automatically connects with the paired device improving the convenience. A digital power display in ElePods case allows seeing power information anytime and anywhere. It also houses intelligent noise reduction with 6D surround sound effect.

The user can connect to Virtual assistants like Google Assitant and Siri on a single touch.

Technically, these are low latency earbuds with a range of up to 10M. The Earpods house a 45mAh battery in each unit, and with a case of 280mAh capacity. You can continuously enjoy music for 3 hours.

You can own it for the price of $9.99 from Elephone official store.

ElePods 2 TWS earphones

ElePods 2 TWS earphones are based on Bluetooth 5.0 and come with the range of 10 meters. Each EarPod consists of a 50 mAh battery while the case carries 300 mAh battery capacity and can sustain up to 3 hours of continuous playback. It can fully charge within 60 minutes. It features a low latency, visual assistant support, and noise reduction algorithm.

The user can own it for the reduced price of $39.99.

ElePods X RWS Earphones

It is highly efficient and premium quality earphones from ElePhone. The Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds are capable of providing a beautiful and enriching sound experience. You can grab them for the reduced price of $49.9.

Elephone Ecam X

Elephone also offers webcam at an affordable price of $27.99. It supports standard UVC and UVA protocol assisting plug and play. The camera supports Android, Windows and Linux operating systems. Elephone Ecam X supports 5-megapixel resolution with 30fps video rate. It can be used for online teaching, live broadcast, video conference, Video chat, intelligent TV external devices.

To learn about Elephone smart devices, head over to the official website.

Related: Elephone PX Pro model surfacing soon with improved features

Android 11 will depict different 5G networks using 5G, 5G+ and 5Ge labels

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Simranpal Singh

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May 21, 2020

Android 11 is nearing stable build as Developer Preview 4 went live earlier this month with several new changes and advancements. The search giant today updated the Android 11 Features overview page with a lot of new information based on the changes. The company informed about the Android 11 based new iconography related to the 5G network.

Must See: Samsung Galaxy S10+ running Android 11 spotted on GeekBench

In addition to the already present telecommunication technologies, the Android 11 will have three different labels for 5G networks. It will further fuel the confusion rather than clearing the buzz. However, the new information would be helpful only if you know the exact meaning of these labels.

The signal iconography got three new labels of 5G, 5G+, and 5Ge in addition to the already present LTE and LTE+ which derives plain 4G and 4G with carrier aggregation respectively. However, the “5Ge” label is for LTE Advanced Pro which is not regarded as the pure 5G network. It is just an upgrade of 4G LTE advanced pro-technology with speeds of up to 3Gbps using carrier aggregation technology. AT&T and some other carriers throughout the world using advanced LTE networks will be labeled as “5Ge” on Android 11.

The pure next-generation networks will use “5G” and “5G+” labels on Android 11. Precisely, the “5G” label is dedicated for sub 6GHz network, while the millimeter-wave will show as “5G+” with greater speeds in comparison with the 6GHz network. However, the millimeter-wave network is blocked easily by trees, rain, and even with any small object in between. Here’s the list of new labels with small detailing:

LTE
LTE+ – Carrier Aggregation
5Ge – Advanced Pro LTE
5G – NR on 6GHz
5G+ – NR on millimeter-wave cellular bands (5G+)

It will help to ease confusion and will bring transparency to users about the network they are using.

Related: How to install Android 11 Developer Preview on Pixel 4, 3, 3a and 2?

Redmi 10X confirmed to feature AMOLED display, in-screen fingerprint sensor & MIUI 12

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 21, 2020

Redmi will be announcing Redmi 10X, a budget 5G smartphone powered by Dimensity 820 on May 26 in China. Ahead of it, the brand has started teasing the features of the handset on Weibo. Today’s teasers confirmed the phone to come with AMOLED display, in-screen fingerprint sensor and MIUI 12.

The presence of AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint sensor in Redmi 10X was almost certain since the same was already spotted on TENAA. However, the certification portal mentions the device with its model number M2004J7AC rather than its marketing name.

A teaser video posted by Redmi today (attached above) also suggests the Redmi 10X will be the first phone with MIUI 12 out of the box. The video showcases Super Wallpaper and AOD+ dynamic styles on the handset.

Further, we think the render shared by the brand is of Redmi 10X Pro with model number M2004J7BC since the regular Redmi 10X (M2004J7AC) is expected to feature triple camera setup according to TENAA unlike quad-camera found in the render.

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So far, Redmi has launched four 5G smartphones in China and they are Remdi K30 5G, Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition, and Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition. These phones start from 1,999 Yuan ($281) and go up to 3,999 Yuan ($563).

With the launch of Redmi 10X, the brand is expected to break the price barries of 5G smartphones. The current cheapest 5G handset in China is the recently announced Honor X10 that starts at 1,899 Yuan ($267).

Xiaomi bursts fake Mi Bluetooth Headsets production ring

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 21, 2020

Xiaomi‘s Legal department has announced the apprehension of a criminal ring that specialises in production and sales of fake Mi Bluetooth headsets.

The legal team disclosed that they received a report in March this year and subsequently discovered an online shopping platform that sold a large number of counterfeit Mi Bluetooth headsets. The company hinted that they swung into action with the assistance of the security forces and were able to track the production base of the fake Mi headsets to an industrial park in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in April.

The team also disclosed that some of the products have already been fully produced while some others were still in production when the crack team stormed the factory. Over 1000 units of the fake Mi Bluetooth headsets, packaged in similar boxes as the original products were seized and the culprits apprehended. Xiaomi will also pursue a legal means of bringing the culprits to book.

The popularity of Xiaomi products has made it a lucrative venture for counterfeiters who ope to profit from the brand’s highly sought-after products. There have even been reports of fake Xiaomi phones and other products in the ecosystem. The fake products are not only a problem in China but even in India where the brand has attained unprecedented popularity. In December 2019, fake Xiaomi products worth over 13 Lakhs or $18,000 were confiscated at Delhi’s Gaffar Market in India.

The recommendation is for buyers to only purchase their favourite Mi products from the regular channels to avoid getting their hands on substandard or low-quality gadgets which is the major attribute of fake products.

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Samsung unveils Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition for the US Department of Defense

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 21, 2020

There is a new version of the Galaxy S20 but unless you work for the US Government and its Department of Defense, you most likely will not be able to get your hands on a unit. Called the Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition, the phone has special features designed for those on the field.

According to the press release by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., the Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition is bundled with a highly-customized software and feature set with “support for the requirements of tactical and classified applications, especially those designed to help operators navigate complex terrain, expansive distances, and the potential loss of communication with command units”.

The Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition provides the warfighter with the technology that will give them an edge in the field, while providing their IT teams with an easy-to-deploy, highly secure solution that meets the demands of their regulated environment.”

The phone has a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 865 with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable onboard storage. There is a 12MP primary camera on the back along with a 64MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera. A 10MP camera is up in front for selfies. The phone also packs a 4000mAh battery with support for wired and wireless fast charging.

Custom software features include support for multiple mission applications such as ATAK, APASS, KILSWITCH, and BATDOK. Samsung Dex will also allow users to connect to a monitor for a desktop-like interface to complete mission reports and create training and mission plans.

The Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition also has a night-vision mode that allows the user to turn the display on or off when wearing night-vision eyewear. There is also a stealth mode that disables LTE and mutes all RF broadcasting for complete off-grid communications. Samsung has also designed the phone to be unlocked in landscape mode when the device is mounted on the chest and also allows for quick launching of most-used apps.

The Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition will be available in Q3 2020 through select IT channel partners.

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Huawei Mobile Services sees a surge in Developer numbers, with over 1.5 million registrations

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Sean

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May 21, 2020

Huawei‘s reply to losing Google’s Mobile services was developing its own very own counterpart, the HMS. This proprietary service included various apps that directly replaced many popular Google apps and featured a new app store called, AppGallery as well. Now, this service is seeing a healthy surge of developers as more than 1.5 million app developers have registered to fill the Chinese tech giant’s software ecosystem.

Previously, Huawei had set up a massive fund to incentivize various app developers to make applications for the AppGallery, since it lacked a large number of popular apps and software. This move has been seemingly successful, as the adoption of HMS is now becoming more smoother. According to Huawei Consumer Business Cloud Services Vice President, Tan Donghui, the HMS is showing a lot of promise with rising numbers.

For those unaware, Huawei had lost support for Google apps and services back in 2019, when it was placed on the Entity List by the US, and faced a trade ban. This essentially caused the company to acquire a license to buy or sell services to American firms, so the company planned on developing its very own alternative. While HarmonyOS did make rounds online, the company settled for vanilla Android with its proprietary services.

At the moment, the HMS has nearly 650 million monthly active users across the globe. This is quite impressive as it marks an increase of 25 percent during the same time last year. Furthermore, the 1.5 million registered developers showcase a massive increase of 115 percent over 2019. Currently, over 60,000 applications can be found in the HMS core, marking another significant increase of 66.7 percent. So while it’s still too early to say that Huawei has turned things around, it is well on its way to carving its own independent path.

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Lumi launches the Aqara Smart Curtain Motor A1 (WiFi version) for ¥399 (~$56)

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 21, 2020

Xiaomi‘ ecological chain enterprise Lumi United Technology has launched the Aqara Smart Curtain Motor A1 and it is now available on Jingdong (JD.com). The product comes with a 399 yuan (~$56) price tag.

The Aqara Smart Curtain Motor A1 is a Wi-Fi-enabled device which can realize many functions such as timer switch, voice control, and remote control directly from the Aqara Home app without the need to connect with a smart home gateway device. The app equally allows homeowners to customise the opening and closing degrees from the smartphone.

Further, the smart curtain motor can be connected to the Xiaomi AI speaker, making it possible to perform tasks such as control the opening and closing of the curtains and adjust the opening and closing ratio simply by giving instructions to XiaoAI voice assistant. However, if you want to link it with other IoT gadgets like the smart door and window sensor, wireless switch and MIJIA smart door lock, you need to connect it to the gateway device.

In terms of the hardware features, the Aqara Smart Curtain Motor A1 features a customized soundproof and noise reduction mute rail. The rail runs smoothly and quietly during operation with an operating sound lower than 35 decibels. It also comes with a Bluetooth remote control which can also be used to control the opening, closing and stopping of the curtain when there is no internet connection.

Powerbeats Pro to get four new summer colors soon

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 21, 2020

The Powerbeats Pro launched in April 2019 and went on sale the following month for $250. The earbuds are considered as a better alternative to the AirPods, thanks to having better battery life, ear-hooks for a better fit, and better resistance to sweat. Originally announced in four colors, it has been reported that Apple will add four more colorways soon. Images of the new color variants have now surfaced.

The Powerbeats Pro’s original colors are Black, Ivory, Moss, and Navy. The new colors, which are Lava Red, Cloud Pink, Glacier Blue, and Spring Yellow, are much brighter and should be popular among the younger generation.

Apple is expected to announce the new colors soon. Winfuture.de reports that availability should begin June 1 but may vary with respect to region.

The Powerbeats Pro has the same Apple H1 chip in the AirPods for better connectivity. The battery life for each earbud is 9 hours and it goes up to more than 24 hours with the case. Charging is via a lightning port and there is no support for wireless charging.

The new colorways will retail for $249.95/€249.95 when they go on sale.

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Honor will launch more models in the X series, like the X10 Pro or X10 Plus

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Sean

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May 21, 2020

After the launch conference of the Honor X10 yesterday (20th May 2020), Zhao Ming, President of Honor’s Busines Unit, stated in an interview that that company will launch other smartphone models in their new X series, which may be the X10 Pro or X10 Plus.

The senior official accepted interviews online after the announcement and made certain interesting statements as well. When talking more in depth regarding the X series and Play series of smartphones, Zhao said that the update cycle related to both the X series and Play series is already decided. He cleared out that the X series is completely different from the Honor 9X and 9X Pro, with the “X” moniker being on the front suggesting that.

Furthermore, this new lineup starting from the Honor X10 will soon be joined by other models in the smartphone family. Rather, a similar strategy is being considered for the Honor V series, N series, and Play series as well. Zhao Ming hinted at a possible existence and future launch of the X10 Pro or X10 Plus by giving an example of the Play 4T and Play 4T Pro. In other words, confirming the existence of a more premium entry that will launch at a later date.

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Xiaomi launches its 10W Universal Wireless Car Charger, offers 10W wireless charging

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Sean

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May 21, 2020

Xiaomi has just launched its new 10W Universal Wireless Car Charger. It is capable of fast charging wirelessly up to 10W and is priced at 129 Yuan (roughly 18 US Dollars), so those interested can check out the product on the Xiaomi Youpin platform.

The new wireless car charger supports various devices that are compatible with the wireless charging technology and standard. This includes the Chinese tech giant’s 2020 flagship series, the Mi 10, and Mi 10 Pro. However, the device isn’t limited to just Xiaomi phones as it can also charge the Samsung Galaxy S10 and even the new iPhone SE 2020.

The 10W Universal Wireless Car Charger from Xiaomi has an effective charging range of about 4mm and can even charge smartphones that have a protective case over them. Although, this is more effective without the case or probably thinner ones preferably. The gadget features an electric induction clamp arms on either side, over the conventional slip style, to keep the phone in place.

Furthermore, the car charger sports a built in infrared sensor and motor, which allows the device to automatically detect when a smartphone is in proximity to tighten or loosen around the device. These clip arms have a maximum range of 81.5mm after being completely open, allowing convenience and ease in one handed operations while driving, which is quite crucial.

The Xiaomi wireless car charger also helps in navigation as it solves the problem of holding the phone or charging it via a USB cable once in the car. One can simply attach it to the 10W wireless charger with one hand and glance at directions with ease. The device is primarily made of a glass panel, in which the charging panel is housed. This also helps in heat dissipation, while the overall design is minimalistic and clean.

Honor confirms it will use MediaTek 5G chips for future models as well

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Sean

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May 21, 2020

Honor, the Huawei subsidiary, has just launched the Honor X10. The smartphone is a mid range 5G handset and sported the HiSilicon Kirin 820 SoC. After the launch conference, Zhao Ming, President of Honor’s Business unit, revealed that the company will now be looking towards MediaTek‘s 5G processors for its upcoming and future smartphone launches.

In the post launch interview, the senior executive stated that the Chinese company has had good relations with MediaTek, and seeks to strengthen this cooperation for the foreseeable future. Zhao said that while the Honor X10 featured the company’s proprietary Kirin 820 SoC, the future of the processor family in Honor smartphones is uncertain and that future models will likely ship with 5G chipsets from MediaTek.

The President believes that 5G networking is the next step towards a new generation of smartphones and that MediaTek with its affordable lineup has helped in bringing the barrier of entry lower than ever before. In other words, the chipmaker has helped make the newer and faster bandwidth more popular with its Dimensity chip series. For those unaware, recent sanctions from the US government has cut off chip supply from TSMC to Huawei, causing the company to look into other alternatives.

Furthermore, Zhao Ming said that MediaTek has been a partner of Honor on numerous occasions for previously launched products and that the future will see wider adoption of their chipsets across the company’s smartphone offerings. The official also stated that these chips will also be directly optimized for Honor’s custom OS and other features to offer the best and consistent user experience to its customers.

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EMUI 10.1 stable update is live for Huawei P30, P30 Pro, and MatePad Pro in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 21, 2020

Huawei announced EMUI 10.1 alongside P40 series in late March. The new version of the company’s mobile software was later made available to eligible devices in China as part of the Closed Beta program. Last week, some of those devices were upgraded to Open Beta channel. Now, devices such as Huawei P30, P30 Pro, and MatePad Pro can be updated to stable build as well.

The EMUI 10.1 stable update for Huawei P30, P30 Pro, and MatePad Pro is limited to China for now. Interested users can register in the Hauwei Club app to get early access to the stable build. Since there’s no limitation for registrations, technically all users can apply and update their device to the latest mobile software offered by Huawei.

EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 is an incremental update to EMUI 10 that debuted on Huawei Mate 30 series in the second half of 2019. The notable features of the software’s new version include multi-device control panel, Hauwei MeeTime video calling app, revamped Huawei Video, Huawei Celia voice assistant, new AODs, AI Remove Passerby, and more.

There’s even a fork of EMUI 10.1 called Magic UI 3.1 for Honor devices. The newly launched Honor X10 comes pre-installed with it. At the event, the brand even announced the official list of devices that will be getting this update.

Google Pixel 4a could be launching on July 13

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 21, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Google canceled the Google I/O 2020 event that was supposed to take place this month. The Google Pixel 4a was expected to go official at the event. With the event canceled, the rumor mill speculated that it may debut later this month or June. New information shared Jon Prosser who is known for Apple leaks has claimed that the Google Pixel 4a will be launching in July.

Prosser tweeted that the Google Pixel 4a launch event will be held on July 13. He revealed that the device is ready for shipping, but its arrival has been reportedly postponed to June for reasons best known to the search engine giant. Prosser speculates that the decision has been taken by the company based on market analysis.

He added that the Pixel 4a does not support 5G networks. This was already known since the rumor mill has revealed in the past that the device will be featuring the Snapdragon 730 which is not a 5G-ready chipset. The phone is expected to arrive in Just Black and Barely Blue color editions. This suggests that there will not be a white version of the phone. Also, Google is unlikely to launch Pixel 4a XL alongside Pixel 4a.

Editor’s Pick: Google Pixel 5 will not be a flagship phone, suggest multiple proofs

Google Pixel 4a specifications (Rumored)

The Google Pixel 4a features a 5.81-inch OLED panel with a punch-hole design. It supports full HD+ resolution. The phone is expected to arrive with 6 GB of RAM. The handset is likely to sell in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices.

The Android 10 OS will come preinstalled on the Pixel 4a. It will draw power from 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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US regulators want to plug loopholes that will allow Huawei to get US chips even after the ban

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Sean

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May 21, 2020

Earlier this week, it was revealed that US regulators are open to making changes that will help in fixing loopholes within the new sanctions that may allow Huawei to still receive US chipsets.

For those unaware, Huawei had its mobile processor from TSMC cut off earlier this month by the US Department of Commerce. While this was done to hinder the company’s operations within the US, it also pressurized the company to conform to American regulations. At the moment, the Chinese tech giant will require special licenses to acquire semiconductors made overseas but utilized US made technology.

In other words, TSMC is no longer taking orders from Huawei. However, a loophole of this rule is that this rule only covers chips designed by Huawei (HiSilicon Kirin). These do not include shipments that are sent directly to Huawei’s customers, something certain industry lawyers see as a potential loophole. Thus, US regulators are aiming at plugging this gap within the new set of regulations.

According to the US State Department, the new rule will “give us a great deal more information upon which to base export control decisions as we move forward and try to find the right answer to these challenges including by adapting, if we need to, if Huawei tries to work around our rules in some way,” adding that these steps are “necessary,” as the Trump administration looks at the consumer product maker as a security threat.

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OnePlus, Realme, Meizu and Black Shark joins P2P File Transfer Alliance

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Jeet

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May 21, 2020

Last year, Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo had announced an alliance for a cross-device file transfer protocol. Now, four more smartphone manufacturers have joined this alliance — OnePlus, Realme, Meizu and Black Shark.

With these four smartphone brands joining the list, over 400 million users are expected to get benefit of this file transfer service. So now, users of these smartphone companies will soon be able to transfer files among each other quickly without need for third-party apps.

For those who are unaware, the peer-to-peer (P2P) cross-device file transfer protocol allows user to directly and easily share files without need for any of the third-party applications. Think of it as a feature similar to Apple‘s AirDrop for Android smartphones.

Although the file transfer alliance was announced last year, the companies were working on the technology and the official rollout of the feature began earlier this year in February. The feature is soon expected to be available for these four newly joined brands.

The technology uses Wi-Fi P2P and thus allows users to transfer files at speeds of up to 20MB/s. The Wi-Fi P2P feature doesn’t interfere with the Wi-Fi functionality of the devices in any way. The protocol also supports a wide range of file formats including photos, videos, and documents.

While several smartphone brands have their own file transfer service, there was no unified method for cross-brand file transfers. With so many China-based phone makers joining the alliance, Android users will finally get a seamless file transfer feature, at least for those who are using phones from any of these brands.

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