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Realme Watch confirmed to launch on 25th May in India; key features revealed

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Jeet
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Realme has scheduled a launch event on 25th May in China were the company will be announcing eight new products, including the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition smartphone. At the same time, the company will also host a launch event in India.

The company recently confirmed that the Realme TV, powered by a MediaTek chipset, will be made official in the Indian market on 25th May. Today, the company has confirmed the launch of Realme Watch at the same event in India.

Realme Watch

The Realme Watch, the company’s first smartwatch, has been in the works for some time and leaked a few times in the past. Confirming its launch date for the Indian market, online marketplace Flipkart has put up a microsite highlighting its features.

First of all, the teaser showcases the upcoming smartwatch in all its glory. It looks quite similar to the OPPO Watch, which seemed to have copied the design from the Apple Watch. The Realme Watch will come with a 1.4-inch color touchscreen display, which is claimed to be the biggest in its price segment in India.

EDITOR’S PICK: Realme TV confirmed to feature MediaTek chipset, 24W four stereo speakers, Dolby Audio, and more

Further, it’s revealed that at the time of launch, the Realme Watch will come with a Classic Strap but later the company will launch Fashion Strap, likely in multiple color options. It comes with features like 24/7 Health Tracking, thanks to Real-time heart rate monitor and SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level monitoring.

Along with the smart notifications feature, the teaser also reveals 14 different sports mode — Football, Basketball, Table Tennis, Bike, Spinning, Elliptical, Yoga, Cricket, Running, Walking, Treadmill, Badminton, Aerobic Capacity, and Fitness.

Realme Watch Teaser

It also comes with music control and camera control features. Users will be able to connect the smartwatch to the company’s Realme Link application which is available on the Google Play Store for all-in-one management of all of Realme’s connected devices.

The Realme Watch is expected to be available for purchase in India through Flipkart as well as the company’s own official online store in the country. More details about the watch, including its pricing and availability will be revealed on 25th May.

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Motorola Edge Plus officially announced in India for Rs. 74999 ($991)

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Joel Joseph
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Over the past couple of years, Motorola has focused on low-end to mid-range smartphone segments. However, this year, the company wants to get back into the premium segment in the world’s second-largest smartphone market. So Motorola has officially released the Motorola Edge Plus in India at a hefty price tag of Rs. 74,999 ($991). This is the company’s first real flagship since the launch of the Moto Z2 Force in India back in February 2018.

Motorola Edge Plus

The Motorola Edge+ gets its name from its extremely curved display. The company claims that the display is curved at 90-degrees, so it extends to the sides. While these curved edges are visually appealing, they are not without purpose. The edges support virtual button-like features and can be used as trigger buttons during gameplay too. The 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED display supports 90Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR10+ support. You also get an in-display fingerprint sensor and a single punch-hole selfie shooter on the top-left corner of the screen. So in all aspects, this is a flagship-grade display!

Motorola Edge Plus display

As for its specs, the Motorola Edge Plus is powered by the latest Snapdragon 865 5G processor with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. Motorola is offering just a single memory variant for the flagship right now.

The Motorola Edge+ comes with a capable triple-camera setup featuring the large Samsung HMX 108MP f/1.8 sensor as the primary shooter with OIS which is paired with a 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle shooter that’s also a macro camera, and an OIS-equipped 8MP telephoto sensor capable of 3x optical zoom. A 25MP sensor takes care of your selfie needs up front.

Motorola Edge Plus cameras
Motorola Edge Plus cameras

The phone comes with a 5000mAh battery on board with 18W of wired charging and 15W of wireless charging support. It’s disappointing to see an expensive flagship like the Edge+ featuring just an 18W charger which is significantly slower than its rivals. As for software, the Motorola Edge Plus runs on Android 10 out of the box with at least two Android updates in the future. So in terms of software, the phone is promised to receive up to Android 12.

Motorola Edge+ Price

The Motorola Edge+ starts at Rs. 74999 ($991) in India for its 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. There are two color options: Smoky Sangria and Thunder Grey. The company is offering a special Rs. 7500 ($99) cashback to ICICI Credit card users on both EMI and non-EMI payments on Flipkart. Pre-orders are already underway and the phone will go on sale on May 26.

 

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Samsung ISOCELL GN1 50 MP image sensor announced with faster auto-focus

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Jeet
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South Korean giant Samsung has today announced its new 50-megapixel image sensor named Samsung ISOCELL GN1, making it the company’s first camera sensor to come with both Dual Pixel and Tetracell technologies.

The new Samsung ISOCELL GN1 is a 1/1.31-inch sensor that offers 1.2μm-sized pixels. It comes with 100 million phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF) agents. With both Dual Pixel and Tetracell technologies, the company seems to be prioritising high-resolution images and fast autofocus speed for smartphone users.

Samsung ISOCELL GN1

The sensor has Tetracell technology for 4-in-1 pixel binning, while the in-house ISOCELL Plus technology is said to keep pixel cross-talk in check, minimize optical loss, and produce more detailed images.

There’s also something called Smart-ISO which present to reduce noise and enhance the dynamic range. Other features include Real-time HDR, gyro-based image stabilization, 8K/30fps recording, and 400fps video at 1080p without autofocus and 240fps with autofocus support.

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Samsung GN1 is capable of producing images up to 100MP resolution, thanks to the pixel binning technology. Explaining the working, Samsung says that Dual Pixel technology places two photodiodes side-by-side within a single pixel that can receive light from different angles for phase detection. With active pixels working as auto-focusing agents, the sensor can detect and focus onto a desired still or moving object from every corner in an instant, even in low-light conditions.

The camera sensor seems to be a rival the 48-megapixel Sony IMX689 image sensor which is present in several flagship smartphones such as OnePlus 8 Pro and OPPO Find X2 Pro. It remains to be seen if the company uses this sensor for its upcoming Note-series devices or the foldable smartphones.

The ISOCELL GN1 from Samsung will enter into mass production later this month so we expect smartphones packed with this new camera sensor to be available in the market from the second half of this year.

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[UPDATE: Only in China] OnePlus will disable its X-Ray color filter camera temporarily

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Update 

OnePlus took to OnePlus Community to announce that the ‘Photochrom filter’ or X-Ray vision as it is commonly called will be only disabled in China (HydrogenOS). That means the feature will continue to work on international OnePlus 8 Pro units running OxygenOS.

The company also said that it will roll out an OTA update in the coming week for global devices to ‘offer the Photochrom filter while limiting other functionality that may be of concern‘.

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Last week, OnePlus 8 Pro was trending for its color filter camera which allows users to look through thin plastic and clothes. As it rose privacy concerns, the company has now issued a statement on Weibo that it will be removing this filter known as ‘Photochrom’ within a week via an update.

OnePlus 8 Pro cameras

OnePlus 8 Pro is the brand’s most ambitious and expensive smartphone so far. It also features a different set of cameras than other phones in the market. Normally, the fourth camera is either a depth, TOF or macro unit. But OnePlus to stand out in the crowd opted for a 5MP color filter camera.

According to the Weibo post, the company included the color filter lens on its device so users can capture landscapes or similar places with unique color texture. OnePlus also added that a number of OnePlus 8 Pro users have shared amazing pictures using this camera.

On the other hand, it also said that users have reported privacy concerns. Hence, the brand has decided to disable this ‘Photochrom’ (OxygenOS) / ‘Autumn’ (HydrogenOS) filter by rolling out an update within a week.

Additionally, OnPlus also said that it will bring back this filter in the near future by eliminating privacy concerns. That means it will be only disabled temporarily for the time being.

Also, it is worth noting that the international OnePlus team is yet to issue this statement to the public.

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Samsung 8K QLED TV launched, features a 99% screen to body ratio

By
Sean
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Samsung held a product launch conference earlier this week. In this event, the South Korean tech giant launched its 2020 flagship QLED 8K TV. It carries the model number Q950TS and is the top of the line premium TV among its entire lineup. The TV is currently available for pre-orders and will launch on 1st June 2020.

The Samsung QLED 8K TV Q950TS arrives with various image enhancing technologies. It is equipped with a high end display technology called Full Array Elite built on a black panel and features a wide color gamut color rendering technology. The display houses up to 33 million pixels thanks to the UHD panel and arrives with a new generation of Samsung Quantum Dot 8K AI processor.

Samsung

This processor is an upgraded version of the AI Upscaling technology, which enabled content to be converted to higher resolutions like 8K. The Samsung QLED 8K TV Q950TS also sports an artificial neural network and has a deep learning based algorithm with adaptive picture technology. The latter enables the TV to automatically adjust light and color temperature according to the ambient light.

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For audio, the 8K QLED Q950TS houses two speakers on either side. These speakers are further divided into an audio system with 6 sub speakers. Interestingly, Samsung has equipped the TV with OTS+ technology or Object Tracking Sound along with an Active Voice Amplifier (AVA). The TV uses an AI software that lets it track audio and video for the OTS+ technology to enhance the listening experience through the 5.1 surround sound channel.

Samsung

One of its highlighting aspects is undoubtedly the display. Samsung is known for making top end screens and the Q950TS features a near complete screen to body ratio of 99 percent. In other words, there are negligible bezels that offer a full front display body. The 8K QLED TV is priced at 49,999 Yuan (roughly 7,063 US Dollars) for the 65 inch model, while the 75 inch and 85 inch version is priced at 69,999 and 99,999 Yuan respectively (roughly 9,848 and 14,068 US Dollars).

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Xiaomi smart speaker sales exceed 22 million; New model coming on May 21

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Jeet
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Xiaomi, which already has launched number of speakers in its home market, is now set to launch yet another one in China on 21st May. The company has confirmed that the upcoming speaker will be powered by XiaoAI smart assistant.

Along with announcing the launch date for the next smart speaker from the company, Xiaomi has also revealed that the company has so far sold more than 22 million units of speakers powered by XiaoAI smart assistant.

Xiaomi XiaoAI Smart Speaker Teaser

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As for the upcoming speaker, there’s currently no information available from the company nor has it been leaked online. However, the official launch is just a couple of days away so it’s not a long wait.

Previously, the company had launched the Redmi XiaoAI Speaker Play along with the Redmi K30 smartphone in China a few months ago. It is priced at 79 yuan (about $11) and comes in White, Blue, Green, and Pink colors.

The Redmi XiaoAI Speaker Play users the latest generation of Bluetooth Mesh gateway which makes it a good option for controlling smart home products such as smart door locks and light bulbs.

It also comes with built-in third-generation “small love classmates” to support Little Love Male Voice. The speaker also has a new self-developed voiceprint recognition which listen to sound and with time, understands the user better.

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iQOO Z1 5G debuts with Dimensity 1000+, 144Hz display and 44W fast charging for 2,198 Yuan (~$309)

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In February, iQOO introduced the iQOO 3 5G flagship phone that featured the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. It announced the iQOO Neo3 5G last month as the cheapest SD865 smartphone. Today, the Chinese firm announced another flagship phone called iQOO Z1 5G. The major highlight of the Z1 is that it is the world’s first smartphone powered by the Dimensity 1000+ SoC by MediaTek. Some of the other attractions of the smartphone include 144Hz refresh rate screen, big battery with fast charging support and 48-megapixel triple camera setup. The 5G-enabled flagship phone comes with an irresistible starting price of 2,198 Yuan (~$309).

iQOO Z1 5G specifications

The iQOO Z1 5G has a 6.57-inch IPS LCD screen with a punch-hole at the upper-right corner. The HDR10 complaint display supports DCI-P3 color gamut and produces a full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels along with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. The smartphone boots with iQOO UI 1.0 flavored Android 10 OS. iQOO claims that more than 100,000 apps are optimized to work with 144Hz display. Even some of the games have been optimized to support the highest refresh rate on the device. For enhanced gaming experience, the Z1 offers users with five customized sound effects.

iQOO Z1
iQOO Z1

The iQOO Z1 5G is driven by the Dimensity 1000+ that went official earlier this month. The 7nm chipset is an updated version of the Dimensity 1000 SoC that was announced back in November 2019. The octa-core processor comprises of four Cortex-A77 CPU cores and four Cortex-A55 cores along with Mali-G77 MP graphics. The new chipset brings support for 5G connectivity on both SIM slots of the iQOO Z1. As far as AnTuTu scores are concerned, the Z1 recorded 536,683 points on the benchmarking platform.

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The iQOO Z1 is equipped with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage of up to 256 GB. The handset does not feature a microSD card slot. The smartphone features a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 44W fast charging. The super liquid-cooled heat dissipation system can reduce the internal temperature of the device by up to 10 degrees celsius.

iQOO Z1
iQOO Z1

The iQOO Z1 5G has a frontal shooter of 16-megapixel. The back panel of the phone has a triple camera system that includes a 48-megapixel main lens, a 112-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter with 4cm focal length. Some of the camera capabilities of the smartphone include Hyper HDR, human eye tracking, low-light, and ultrawide photography, 4K video shooting, and 1080p slow-motion video recording.

The iQOO Z1 comes with connectivity features like dual SIM slot, 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, GPS, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack. The smartphone can connect to Wi-Fi 6 and 5G networks simultaneously. For audiophiles, the phone features dual stereo speakers and a Smart PA amplifier. Lastly, it possesses a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

iQOO Z1 5G price, variants and availability

The iQOO Z1 has arrived in China in three variants as follows:

  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,198 Yuan (~$309)
  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,498 Yuan (~$351)
  • 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,798 Yuan (~$394)

The iQOO Z1 smartphone comes in two color options such as Space Blue, Galaxy Silver, and Symphony Meteor. The Chinese firm will be also selling silicone protective case and game controller for Z1 buyers. They are priced at 49 Yuan (~$7) and 199 Yuan (~$28). The Chinese firm also announced 299 Yuan (~$42) worth iQOO wireless sports headphones.

There is no word on the availability of the iQOO Z1 outside in China. The pre-sale of the smartphone begins from this afternoon through Vivo China’s online store in the home market. Other Chinese retailers will carry out the pre-sales of the Z1 from May 25. The first sale of the phone will be carried out on June 1 in China.

What’s your opinion on the specifications and pricing of the iQOO Z1 5G? Share your thoughts by posting comments below.

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Xiaomi launching Global MIUI 12: Here’s how you can watch livestream

By
Simranpal Singh
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Almost after a month, Xiaomi is finally unveiling the Global MIUI 12 ROM at an online event. The latest iteration of the popular MIUI is already available in China since last month, where it was launched along with the Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition. Some many new advancements and enhancements are part of the latest MIUI. The company has improvised several features that were part of the MIUI 11.

The company is today hosting an online launch event, which will start at 5:30 PM IST and 8:00 PM UTC+8 on May 19. The launch event will be live-streamed across the globe on all social media channels of the company, or you can watch it here at your convenience.

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MIUI 12 closed beta is already available in China for various smartphones, and a stable update is likely due in June. However, Xiaomi invited Pilot testers in India for MIUI 12 Pilot testing on the Redmi K30 series, including Redmi K30 and Redmi 30 Pro. The devices like Xiaomi MI 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 9, K2- series, and many others are scheduled to receive the MIUI 12 by the end of June 2020. Later on, the Mi 8 series, Redmi 6 series, Redmi 5 series and many other devices will receive the update in the second phase.

MIUI 12 Features

MIUI 2.0 packs various new advancements, including the new Dark Mode 2.0 moduled with AI for improved effectivity, better privacy controls, and overall UI facelift. MIUI 12 can automatically dim wallpapers, and adjust fonts to relieve eye strain. Moreover, the Always-on Display feature and new live wallpapers inspired by Mars and Earth are some extra benefits.

MIUI 12 also brings improved privacy controls to safeguard your data from unauthenticated loopholes. A new ‘Virtual ID’ security protocol restricts the apps from transferring personal information from your smartphone. It is TUV Rheinland certified for privacy and security controls.

The call transcription service will be a boon for hearing impaired devices. You can check more information about the MIUI 12 over here.

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Huawei to grow HMS in India by raising investment: Honor India President

By
Sean
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Ever since Huawei was hit by the trade ban by the US Department of Commerce, the company had lost support for Google services for its Android smartphones. The devices that ship now feature its own HMS (Huawei Mobile Services) and with the recent launch of the Honor 9X Pro in India, the services have arrived in India as well. Now, Honor India’s President, Charles Peng, has revealed that Huawei is seeking to further raise investment in the region to grow HMS.

According to the senior official, the Chinese tech giant is increasing its investment in the country to quickly grow its proprietary services that replace the GMS. The HMS is a software ecosystem, similar to Google’s popular portfolio of apps, and features many basic apps like an app store called AppGallery. Unfortunately, a few major and popular apps like Facebook, YouTube, and more cannot be found in the AppGallery yet, which has led to slowing sales in western regions for Huawei, especially in Europe.

However, the company isn’t deterred and is renewing its efforts in regions like India. Charles stated that “You can see HMS going very fast. India would be our global first frontline to grab consumer attention. We need to speed up ecosystem building exercise and keep investments in India for developers, consumers, and partners. We will keep increasing investment.” Additionally, Peng also said that the company aims at launching 10 new smartphones that ship with HMS later this year, and will include 5G handsets as well.

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At the moment, Honor India is looking to bring over 5,000 applications that are used frequently by Indians. This will cater to the local demand and to make sure people aren’t skeptical about buying the recently launched Honor 9X Pro or any future Huawei/Honor launches. According to official reports, the company already has 1.3 million registered developers for its HMS, with more arriving every day. Apparently, some of the devices that will launch in India will also support a few Google apps but mainly focus on its own AppGallery.

HMS Core

Furthermore, the company is offering monetary incentives of about 20,000 US Dollars for the integration of apps into HMS, and by its extension, the AppGallery. This fund will be used through its recent setup 1 billion US Dollar global fund that was previously announced and was made to bring HMS up to Google services standards. A few popular apps arriving in India include Hungama, Zee5, MX Player, PayTM, Flipkart, and Grofers.

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Huawei sold over 15 million 5G phones, grabs 33% global 5G smartphone market

By
Sean
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During the Huawei Analyst Conference of 2020, the company’s Vice President revealed the success of its consumer business’ smartphone product line, especially for 5G smartphones. According to the report, Huawei has sold over 15 million 5G handsets in the first quarter of 2020, making it rank first in China’s 5G market and seize 33 percent of the global 5G smartphone market as well.

Huawei

In the conference, Huawei stated that it has a 33.2 percent market share for 5G smartphones and a 55.4 percent share in the Chinese market. At the moment, the Chinese tech giant has released more than 19 5G smartphones, with prices ranging from more than 2,000 Yuan (roughly 281 US Dollars) to even 16,000 Yuan (roughly 2,251 US Dollars).

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According to a recent report from Strategy Analytics, the global demand for 5G enabled smartphones have surged in comparison to 2019. In just the first quarter of 2020, the global smartphone market saw 24.1 million 5G handsets being shipped, over 18.7 million in the entirety of 2019. A few major players in the market include the South Korean tech giant, Samsung, Honor, Vivo, and even Xiaomi.

Samsung had a total market share of 34.4 percent (8.3 million shipment), which was closely followed by Huawei and Honor (8 million shipments). Vivo with 2.9 million unit shipments had a market share of 12 percent while Xiaomi had a 10.4 percent market share by shipping 2.5 million 5G smartphone units.

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OPAodMod Xposed module enables Always-on Display on OnePlus devices

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OnePlus has been using OLED display on its smartphones since the OnePlus 3 (2016), however, the company is yet to introduce AOD (Always-on Display) functionality. Thankfully, there’s an Xposed module called OPAodMod which enables the said feature on Oneplus smartphones running both OxygenOS and HydrogenOS.

The OPAodMod is not a new Xposed module after all. It has been existing since last year but now it has been updated with new features after a hiatus as the original developer dropped support. This module is now maintained by an XDA Recognized Developer named Quinny899.

That being said since OPAodMod is an Xposed module, interested OnePlus users will have to root their device with Magisk and install either EdXposed with Riru Core or TaiChi to use this module.

List of features available in OPAodMod Xposed Module

  • AOD (Always-on Display) just like on Google Pixels
  • Customizable layout
    • Three digital clocks
    • Two world clocks
    • DVD screensaver
  • Notification display – shows the text of notification before turning into the app icon
  • Raise to wake
  • Options to disable AOD
    • While in pocket
    • Overnight
    • Time period (10 minutes or 15 seconds)
  • Displays next alarm, current weather, and music playing
  • Custom message
  • GUI settings in the module including a live preview of clock
  • Burn-in protection

Additionally, the developer is also working on to minimize the battery drain. We can expect this module to become much more stable before OnePlus releases the AOD feature officially.

For the unaware, OnePlus confirmed the arrival of AOD functionality to its devices lat March. Later, earlier this month, it also shared a rough timeline, according to which the development will only begin in June.

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Realme Narzo 10 first sale: 70,000 units sold in 128 seconds

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Yesterday, Realme carried out the first sales of the Realme Narzo 10 smartphone in India. The same phone is already available in other markets Realme 6i. The Narzo 10 arrived with a starting price of Rs. 11,999 (~$158). The smartphone was sold in around 2 minutes after making it available for purchase on Flipkart.

Realme-Narzo-10-Sold-Out

Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed yesterday that 70,000 units of the Narzo 10 smartphone were sold in less than 128 seconds in its first sale. Priced at Rs. 11,999, the handset comes in colors like That Blue and That White. The Realme Narzo 10A is scheduled to go on its first sale on May 22. It is priced at Rs. 8,499 (~$112) and it will be available in white and blue colors.

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Realme Narzo 10 specifications

The Realme Narzo 10 comes with a 6.5-inch display with waterdrop notch. It is an IPS LCD panel that delivers a tall aspect ratio of 20:9 and HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The handset has a polycarbonate chassis.

The Helio G80 drives the Narzo 10 smartphone with 4 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 128 GB and it has a microSD card slot for additional storage. The Realme UI flavored Android 10 OS comes preloaded on the Narzo 10.

Realme Narzo 10

The Realme Narzo 10 has a quad-camera setup on its back. It includes a 48-megapixel main shooter, a 119-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel black and white lens. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel.

The handset has a rear-facing fingerprint reader. The massive 5,000mAh battery of the device supports 18W fast charging and reverse charging.

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Redmi K30i storage, RAM and color variants revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Redmi K30i storage, RAM and color variants revealed

Redmi is gearing to launch a couple of new smartphones in China. The Redmi 10X series will reportedly include Redmi 10X 4G, Redmi 10X 5G and Redmi 10X Pro 5G. Apart from these smartphones, the Chinese firm is also rumored to unveil Redmi K30i 5G smartphone as a watered-down version of the original Redmi K30 5G phone. A report on 91mobiles has revealed the color options and RAM and storage variants of the Redmi K30i 5G.

Past reports have revealed that while the Redmi K30 5G came with a 64-megapixel quad-camera system, the rear camera setup of the Redmi K30i will be pioneered by a 48-megapixel lens. While the Redmi 10X 5G is confirmed to feature the Dimensity 820 chipset, the Redmi K30i is rumored to be driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset. The smartphone is rumored to be priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$253) in China.

Citing information sourced from popular tipster Ishan Agarwal, the publication reported that the Redmi K30i will be arriving with 6 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128 GB. The phone is expected to be available in China in color editions like Purple and White. The other details of the Redmi K30i 5G are under wraps.

Redmi K30i 5G

The Redmi 10X series is scheduled to go official on May 26. It is yet to be confirmed whether the Redmi K30i 5G will be also unveiled through the same event. The publication also revealed that Redmi has plans to launch a few other products like a new RedmiBook and its first Redmi TV Soundbar.

The RedmiBook 14 second-generation edition may arrive in Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 processor variants with up to 16 GB of RAM. The device may offer users with up to 512 GB of SSD storage. It is expected to be available in Silver and Space Gray color editions. Lastly, the report states that Xiaomi’s first Mi TV with OLED screen and a 32-inch Mi TV Pro is also expected to go official soon.

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Huawei Enjoy Z specifications, variants and color options emerge on Chinese retailer sites

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Yesterday, Huawei confirmed that it will be announcing the Huawei Enjoy Z smartphone on May 24. The smartphone is now up for pre-sale on Chinese retailer sites like Suning and Tmall. These retailer listings have renders of the smartphone along with its key specifications.

Huawei Enjoy Z

The Huawei Enjoy Z will be available in three colors in the home market such as Midnight Black, Sakura Pink, and Dark Blue. At front, the phone is equipped with a waterdrop notch screen. Since it features a side-facing fingerprint reader, it seems to be equipped with an LCD display. There is a triple camera setup on the backside of the device.\

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Huawei Enjoy Z specifications (Rumored)

Suning and Tmall have both revealed some of the specifications of the smartphone. It appears that the smartphone is equipped with a 6.5-inch display that offers full HD+ resolution. The screen supports up to 90Hz refresh rate.

Suning has stated that the Kirin 710F is present under the hood of the Huawei Enjoy Z. It is known that the Enjoy Z is a 5G-ready smartphone. Hence, it is unlikely to feature Kirin 710F. Speculations have it that the smartphone is driven by MediaTek Dimensity 800 SoC.

There is no information available on the front camera of the Huawei Enjoy Z. The back panel of the phone is equipped with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup.

Both retailer sites have revealed that the Huawei Enjoy Z will be available in variants like 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The pricings of these variants are not known. The Enjoy Z is expected to debut as the most affordable Huawei branded smartphone.

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Realme X3 SuperZoom specifications, images leaked ahead of launch

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Realme’s upcoming launch event will be held on May 25 in China. The Chinese firm will be launching eight new products at the event. While the rumor mill is speculating that the Realme X3 series will be announced at the said event, there is no confirmation yet from the company. The Realme X3 series reportedly includes Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom. The specifications and images of the X3 SuperZoom have surfaced on a tech website from Thailand. While the webpage that carried the images and specs of the smartphone cannot be found on the website, popular tipster Ishan Agarwal has tweeted all the important details from the Thai site.

Realme X3 SuperZoom specifications

The Realme X3 SuperZoom has a Full HD+ IPS LCD display of 6.6 inches. The dual punch-hole screen supports up to 120Hz refresh rate. The display cutout has two selfie cameras. One of them is a Sony IMX616 32-megapixel lens. The handset features a side-facing fingerprint reader.

The Realme X3 SuperZoom has a vertical camera setup on its back. It comprises of a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 119-degree 8-megapixel superwide lens with f/2.3 aperture, an f/3.4 aperture 8-megapixel periscope lens enabled with OIS and support for 5x optical zoom and 60x digital zoom and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture.

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The X3 SuperZoom has a 4,200mAh battery that supports 30W Dart Charge through USB-C. It is fueled by Snapdragon 855+ SoC. The handset has 12 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and a UFS 3.0 storage of 256 GB. It lacks support for microSD cards, and it does not feature a 3.5mm headphone slot. It promises better audio experience through Dolby Atmos support.

The front and rear sides of the Realme X3 SuperZoom are flanked with Gorilla Glass 5 panels. The phone is expected to be available in Arctic White and Glacier Blue color choices. There is no word on the cost of the device.

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iPhone SE 2020 vs iPhone XR vs iPhone Xs: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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Four years after the launch of the first iPhone SE, Apple renewed its lineup of compact and affordable phones with the new iPhone SE 2020. But the fact it is affordable does not necessarily mean that the new handset is the best value for money phone by Apple. There are a few other interesting choices you can do if you are looking for an iPhone but you do not want to spend a huge amount of money. We are talking about purchasing iPhones from previous generations. Apple still has the 2019 iPhone XR and the iPhone Xs in stock, and you can get them at interesting prices. Here is a specs comparison between iPhone SE 2020, iPhone XR, and iPhone Xs in order to let you better understand which one fits your needs the most.

Apple iPhone SE 2020 vs Apple iPhone XR vs Apple iPhone Xs

Apple iPhone SE 2020 Apple iPhone XR Apple iPhone Xs
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm, 148 grams 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm, 194 g 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm, 177 g
DISPLAY 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334p (Retina HD), Retina IPS LCD 6.1 inches, 828 x 1792p (HD+), IPS LCD 5.8 inches, 1125 x 2436p (Full HD+), Super Retina OLED
PROCESSOR Apple A13 Bionic, hexa-core 2.65 GHz Apple A12 Bionic, hexa-core 2.5 GHz Apple A12 Bionic, hexa-core 2.5 GHz
MEMORY 3 GB RAM, 128 GB – 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 3 GB RAM 256 GB 3 GB RAM, 128 GB – 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 3 GB RAM, 256 GB 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB – 4 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE iOS 13 iOS 12 iOS 12
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA  Single 12 MP f/1.8
7 MP f/2.2 front camera		 12 MP, f/1.8
7 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.4
7 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY 1821 mAh, fast charging 18W, wireless charging Qi 2942 mAh, fast charging 15W, Qi wireless charging 2658 mAh, fast charging, Qi wireless charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES IP67 water resistant, eSIM Dual SIM slot, water resistant IP67 eSIM, IP68 waterproof

Design

The iPhone SE series is famous for its incredibly compact designs. The iPhone SE 2020 is definitely the most compact last-generation flagship. But it comes with outdated aesthetics: it has the same design as the iPhone 8 released in 2017 (just small differences such as the position of the Apple logo). The most beautiful handset is undoubtedly the iPhone Xs packing the most narrow bezels around the display, a glass back and a frame made of stainless steel. The handset is even the only with the IP68 certification for water resistance (up to 2m deep). Despite it has a much bigger display than iPhone SE, the iPhone Xs is still one of the most compact last-generation flagships.

 

Display

It has the best design and even the best display panel. We are naturally talking about the iPhone Xs, which, unlike its two opponents of this comparison, boasts an OLED display. The display of the iPhone Xs supports wide color gamut, it is HDR10-compliant and it even supports the Dolby Vision technology. Among the other features making it an outstanding panel we got a 120 Hz touch-sampling rate, 3D Touch, and True Tone technology, as well as a high peak brightness. Right after we got the iPhone XR which comes with a wider display but provides an inferior image quality to the iPhone Xs.

 

Hardware/Software

The iPhone SE 2020 is equipped with the best and most recent chipset by Apple: the A13 Bionic. iPhone Xs and XR ship with the older and less powerful Apple A12 Bionic. The iPhone Xs offers 1 gig RAM more than iPhone SE 2020, but I prefer having a better chipset than more RAM on a phone. So, the iPhone SE 2020 wins the hardware comparison. It ships with iOS 13, while iPhone Xs and XR have iOS 12 out of the box.

 

Camera

The most advanced camera department belongs to the iPhone Xs which is the only with a dual rear camera including a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. But the iPhone SE 2020 and iPhone XR are still amazing camera phones.

Battery

The battery of the iPhone SE 2020 is a bit disappointing compared to all the other iPhones. With an 1821 mAh capacity, it can only guarantee one day of moderate usage at max. The iPhone XR wins the battery comparison with a bigger 2942 mAh unit, but even though it wins this comparison, it is not among the best battery phones out there. With all of these phones, you can only get an average battery life at max. If you want an Apple device with long battery life, you should go for the iPhone 11 Pro Max boasting a 3969 mAh battery.

Price

iPhone SE 2020 has a starting price tag of $399/€499, iPhone XR sells starting from $599, and iPhone Xs had a $999 starting price, but you can easily find it for less than $700/€700 thanks to online street prices. The iPhone Xs is naturally the best phone of this comparison, but iPhone SE 2020 offers the highest value for money. You should go for the iPhone XR only if you are not satisfied with the battery of the iPhone SE 2020.

 

 

 

Apple iPhone SE 2020 vs Apple iPhone XR vs Apple iPhone Xs: PRO and CONS

iPhone SE 2020

PROS

  • More compact
  • Better chipset
  • Very affordable
  • Touch ID

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

iPhone XR

PROS

  • Great battery life
  • Wider display
  • Good price
  • Face ID

CONS

  • Inferior hardware

 

Apple iPhone Xs

PROS

  • Best design
  • Best display
  • Amazing cameras
  • IP68
  • Face ID

CONS

  • Costlier

 

Coolpad 26 Tibetan Edition powered by a Snapdragon 710 SoC launched

By
Jed John Ikoba
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When Android OS first emerged, China Wireless Technologies now known as Coolpad was one of the first Chinese mobile phone manufacturers. Despite the current downturn in its fortunes in the phone industry, Coolpad recently celebrated its 26th-anniversary last year with the launch of the Coolpad 26 in Q3 2019. The company has now launched the Coolpad 26 Zhen Tibetan Edition priced at 1299 yuan (~$183).Coolpad 26 Zhen Tibetan EditionIn terms of appearance, the Coolpad 26 Zhen Tibetan Edition features a 6.3-inch waterdrop screen with a resolution of 1080p and a screen ratio of up to 93%. The waterdrop notch houses a 16-megapixel camera. The phone packs a vertically aligned rear camera setup at the back which includes a 16-megapixels main camera sensor. There is also a wide-angle lens, a depth of field sensor and a LED flash.

The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and there is 128GB of internal storage onboard. The phone gets its juice from a 4000mAh battery and supports 15W fast charging. For biometrics, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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DJI may halt sales of most of its drones in the US as per a recent court ruling

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Chinese drone maker DJI is presently the largest commercial drone manufacturer in the US. The brand’s market share may be decimated soon, not because of a competing brand but due to a recent court ruling bordering on patent violation.

DJI
DJI’s latest Mavic Air 2

The lawsuit was filed by Steptoe, a law firm representing Autel Robotics USA. The law firm was able to convince the US International Trade Commission’s chief administrative law judge that DJI had violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 through the act of importing and selling drones that violated US Patent 9,260,184, which is held by Autel.

The patent refers to a locking mechanism for locking drone rotors and was first filed in 2013. The thing is, Autel makes diagnostic equipment and won’t be directly affected if DJI halts sales of its drones in the US. But the ruling will mean DJI drones including the Mavic Pro, Mavic Pro Platinum, Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic Air, and Spark. Autel has also filed a further petition to stop the sale of Phantom and Inspire drones as well.

In addition, the ruling also prohibits DJI from selling any of the models mentioned above which is still in stock in the US from July 2020. The ruling will face a 60-day review period before it becomes effective. During this period, DJI is required to put up a 9.9-percent bond.

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Honor announces Clea Antibacterial Wireless Vacuum Cleaner & ULTTY Sterilization Bladeless Fan

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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At the Honor Smart Life Product Launch event, the brand also announced a number of ecological products under its Pro-selection series. The Clea Antibacterial Wireless Vacuum Cleaner and ULTTY Sterilization Bladeless Fan are one of those products.

Clea Antibacterial Wireless Vacuum Cleaner

Honor Pro-Selection Clea Antibacterial Wireless Vacuum Cleaner

This wireless vacuum cleaner features 10-cone cyclone dust separator and 350W 100,000 rpm motor. With a suction power of 125W, it is capable of removing minute dust.

As the name suggests, it also sterilizes the surface after cleaning dust. The vacuum cleaner’s sterilization is rated as high as 99.99%

Further, its battery is rated to run for up to 65 minutes on a full charger, It comes with necessary brush kits and being a smart IoT product, it can connect with an app and record the number of calories consumed while using it.

According to Honor, the Clea Antibacterial Wireless Vacuum Cleaner is good as Dyson, which costs way more than the former’s 1299 Yaun ($183) crowdfunding price tag.

ULTTY Sterilization Bladeless Fan

Honor Pro-selection ULTTY Sterilization Bladeless Fan

As the name says, this product is a bladeless fan that can output both sterilized cold and hot air based on weather. It features a patented turbocharging technology to provide a stable flow of strong cold and warm air.

It supports four levels of airflow speed and changes the condition of air based on the room thermal reading via accurate temperature sensing. As for appearance, it comes in two colors namely Black and White.

The Honor Pro-selection ULTTY Sterilization Bladeless Fan is priced at 999 Yuan ($140) and will be available at multiple online retailers in China.

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Google Pixel 4a/4a XL leak out of the Vietnamese production line

By
Jed John Ikoba
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It was recently rumoured that Google would start manufacturing Pixel phones in Vietnam. Fresh facts have emerged that the Pixel 4a is the first model manufactured in the Asian country.

A Vietnamese blog reports that a source who works inside the factory which assembles Google’s upcoming product has provided pictorials which confirm the Pixel 4a is being produced in Vietnam.Pixel 4a xl

The factory located in Vinh Phuc is said to be run by a Taiwanese company but we can’t confirm if it is Foxconn. The factory also assembles iPads for Apple. According to the source, the Pixel production line was moved from Taiwan, including the SMT (Surface Mount Technology) line which is used to produce PCB (motherboard) for modern electronic devices.Pixel 4a

The leaked photos shows that there are two different models available in white and black. The white is larger and is codenamed Blembe. This is suspected to be the Pixel 4a. The black one which is smaller is the Pixel 4a codenamed Sunfish. According to the sources, the Pixel 4a is made from ‘grainy plastic’, ‘plastic buttons’ and ‘mid-range phone feel’. Apart from the difference in sizes,the Pixel 4a XL also seems to pack a different camera setup. Although the other is grainy, it looks like a dual or triple camera setup onboard.

Talking about Pixel assembly line in Vietnam, this person shared that due to the new finishing, the output is very small, mainly SMT output and then transferred to Taiwan to install the finished product. Currently, the number of Pixel 4a installed in Vietnam is only a few hundred per week, considered as a test line. Anyway, the Pixel 4a has not been introduced yet, so one can expect that in about a month when everything goes into orbit, there will be Pixel 4a made in Vietnam (currently not received this certificate), according to the share.Google Pixel 4a

Google Pixel 4a was expected to go on sale from May 22. However, the latest rumour hints that the first sale has been shifted to June 5. The price is even rumoured to start at $349, $50 less than the earlier rumoured price.

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