Redmi Note 9 Indian Variant found in Wi-Fi Alliance listings, may launch soon

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May 15, 2020

Razer, the company known for making gaming products, has revealed its plan to help people in the Singapore fight against the COVID-19. The company said that it will deploy 20 face masks vending machines across the country by the end of this month to distribute millions of masks for free.

It’s noteworthy that the company’s global operations are based in Singapore. The company’s CEO CEO Min-Liang Tan said that “Razer will continue our endeavours in supporting Singapore to be self-sufficient for face masks as a nation.”

To pick up a mask from the vending machine, the company says that users will have to download its digital wallet app and scan a QR code. Razer is already making masks and is now planning to double that production.

The company’s plan is to give all Singaporean adult residents one free surgical mask, which adds up to about 5 million in total. Once the program kicks off, more locations may be added as per the requirement.

The response from Razer comes as the country is experiencing an alarming second wave of coronavirus infections. It now has more than 23,822 confirmed cases, up from just a few hundred in March.

However, the company is also facing criticism on social media for the requirement of downloading Razer app to get face mask. People are suggesting that the company is trying to pick up more users for its fintech platform Razer Pay.

Responding to the criticism, Min-Liang Tan said that having users scan QR from the app “is the only way we’ll be able to ensure there’s no free for all on the masks … We’re funding this completely ourselves and would like to ensure there’s no fraud.”

Razer said on April 24th that it’s already shipped more than 1 million of those masks all over the world. With plan of offering 5 million masks for free in Singapore, the company is also partnering with plastic manufacturer Sunningdale Tech to up its production to 10 million masks a month.

Galaxy Note 20 series might feature 16GB RAM in all variants

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 15, 2020

Samsung will be unveiling the Galaxy Note 20 series in the second half of 2020. The long-rumored Galaxy Fold 2 is also expected to debut alongside it. There have been multiple leaks about these two devices over the past few weeks. A new one now suggests the Galaxy Note 20 series to come with 16GB RAM as standard.

As of now, there’s only one Samsung smartphone with 16GB RAM in the market and that is the beefed-up 512GB variant of Galaxy S20 Ultra. But the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 series, on the other hand, could feature 16GB RAM on all models.

This piece of information comes from a recent Q&A session by DSCC CEO Ross Young. The Galaxy Note 20 series is expected to launch in both 4G as well as 5G variants like the Galaxy S20 series. Hence, there is still a confusion if both these versions will have 16GB RAM or only the 5G variant will feature it.

Samsung has already begun the mass production of 16GB LPDDR5 RAM in late February. So it is certain it will be featured in the forthcoming Galaxy Note 20 series and maybe even other high-end devices from different OEMs in the future.

In addition to a huge amount of RAM, the Galaxy Note20 series is expected to feature the following specifications.

	Galaxy Note 20	Galaxy Note 20 Plus
Display Resolution	2345 x 1084 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio	3096 x 1444 pixels, 19.3:9 aspect ratio
Display Tech	LTPO backplane technology, 120Hz refresh rate
Battery	4,000 mAh	4,500 – 5,000 mAh

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Samsung, Huawei and Qualcomm push MPEG-5 video codec for 4K and 8K videos

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Sean

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May 15, 2020

Industry giants like Samsung, Huawei, and even the chipmaker Qualcomm are backing the MPEG-5 EVC over the HEVC (High Efficiency Video Codec) for high resolution videos. This codec offers reduced file size and better quality, both of which are crucial to 4K and 8K UHD video capture in smartphones.

For those unaware, HEVC isn’t a relatively new video codec and has been around for a while. But despite its various positive aspects, the format had never been more widely adopted. The reason for this is the licensing situation around it. Attaining the licensing was apparently so complex that only 12 percent of the internet streaming services adopted HEVC.

But now, a press released from Qualcomm, Samsung, and Huawei may push forward a better alternative to the HEVC video codec. In the press release, the trio stated that they will offer “fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory terms for their respective essential patent claims covering this standard.” In other words, the benefits of MPEG-5 EVC video standard could soon reach customers across various different platforms and even smartphones.

Furthermore, a simplified licensing method could also imply wider adoption of MPEG-5 EVC over the existing HEVC. Notably, Google also offers its own royalty free AV1 codec, which is another alternative that is used in popular sites like YouTube, Netflix, and Facebook.

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Nokia 1.3 Android Go smartphone is now available in the United States for $99

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May 15, 2020

A couple of months ago, Nokia 1.3 smartphone was announced, making it the first Android Go device to come with Camera Go app. Today, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 1.3 in the United States.

The smartphone is now available for pre-order through Amazon and B&H and is priced at $99. It comes in two colors — Cyan and Charcoal and the company says that it start shipping the device from next week.

The Nokia 1.3 comes with a 3D nano-textured polycarbonate back while the front is covered in glass. The phone has a waterdrop notch in the display with pretty thick bezels which we can’t complaint about this price point.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 5.71-inch HD+ display offering 400 nits brightness. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 quad-core chipset, coupled with 1GB of RAM.

It comes packed with 16GB of internal storage and there’s also microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity up to 400GB. In the camera department, there’s an 8-megapixel sensor on the back.

On the front side, the device has a 5-megapixel snapper for taking selfies. The smartphone comes with a new camera app called Camera Go which Google says is built to be fast, take beautiful photos and brings features like Portrait Mode to entry-level smartphones.

The device also comes with a dedicated Google Assistant button, a 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, Bluetooth 4.2, LTE, and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. It runs Android 10 (Go Edition) and will be updated to Android 11 (Go Edition). The phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery which is claimed to offer more than a day of usage on a single charge.

Trump threatens to cut trade ties with China over COVID-19, Chinese media mocks the statement

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Sean

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May 15, 2020

During this period of crisis, the world is gripped by the Coronavirus pandemic, especially the US that has the highest number of confirmed cases. Now, the US President, Donald Trump, has threatened to cut trade ties with China due to the spread of COVID-19, which Chinese media has mocked by calling it “lunacy.”

While the US struggles with the viral outbreak, the President of the nation has expressed his dismay regarding the Chinese government’s lack of action during the virus’s early stages. Trump had mentioned on various occasions that he shared a good relationship with Xi Jinping, China’s President. However, he further added that he no longer wishes to talk with the latter anymore.

According to Trump, “they should have never let this happen. So I make a great trade deal and now I say this doesn’t feel the same to me. The ink was barely dry and the plague came over. And it doesn’t feel the same to me.” With this, the President of the US said that there are various measures they could take against China, with the most prominent being cutting relationship completely.

Donald Trump believes that the US can save about $500 billion by halting imports from China. This is something he called “lost money,” and stated that this would only seek to benefit the US. In response to this, a state backed Chinese media reporting agency, Global Times, mocked the US leader. Stating, “Such lunacy is a clear byproduct, first and foremost, of the proverbial anxiety that the US has suffered from since China began its global ascension.”

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Xiaomi’s Lu Weibing teases a new Redmi “super performance” smartphone

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May 15, 2020

Xiaomi-backed Redmi brand recently launched the Redmi K30 5G Extreme Edition, making it the first smartphone to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G processor. Now, the company is gearing up to launch a new device.

Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi brand and President of Xiaomi China has teased a new Redmi smartphone which is said to offer “super performance”. However, he has not revealed anything related to the new smartphone, not even its name. After teasing this new phone, he also reshared MediaTek’s post about the upcoming chipset launch.

While there’s no official word about this upcoming smartphone from Redmi, it seems to be the same that has recently been leaked online carrying model number M2004J7AC. The phone’s name still remains unknown but some of the key specs have been leaked.

The smartphone has a 6.57-inch OLED display that offers Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a punch-hole cutout in the top-center position for housing the front-facing camera.

It is also said to have in-display fingerprint sensor. Interesting, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 820, which is set to go official on 18th May. This could be the first smartphone to be powered by the upcoming processor.

Running on Android 10 operating system with the company’s own MIUI, the device is expected to come in multiple memory variants such as 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.

The smartphone is reportedly powered by a 4,420mAh battery and supports 22.5W fast charging technology. We expect this smartphone to soon get launched in its home market China. However, it remains to be seen if this the same phone that Lu Weibing teased.

Honor X10 has RYYB sensor for better low-light photography

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May 15, 2020

The Honor X10 5G smartphone debuting on May 20 in China is speculated to arrive as the company’s cheapest 5G smartphone. The first rumors of the Honor X10 had revealed that it will be equipped with an RYYB sensor for better photography even in low-light conditions. Yesterday, the company released the camera samples of the Honor X10 5G to reveal its capabilities at capturing shots in dim-light scenarios. Today, the Chinese firm released an official confirmation on Weibo that the smartphone is equipped with an RYYB image sensor.

The entire specifications of the Honor X10 5G are known thanks to its TENAA appearance. It revealed that the smartphone has a 40-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. Initial reports of the X10 had revealed it has a Sony IMX600Y 40-megapixel primary shooter. It is the same lens that is available on the Huawei P30 Pro phone from last year.

The below-shown camera shots that were captured around 2 AM at Mount Everest shows how good the X10 can be at shooting photos in extreme low-light conditions. The camera samples do suggest that the X10 will offer better photography experience than its competitor models in the same price segment. Honor is yet to confirm the existence of Honor X10 Pro. Rumors have it that the X10 Pro will come with OIS support for the same main camera.

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Honor X10 5G specifications

Yesterday, popular tipster Ishan Agarwal released a tweet that mentioned the specs of the Honor X10 along with a render that revealed its color variants. The Honor X10 has a 6.63-inch LCD display with a notch-less design. It supports 90Hz refresh rate, 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution, and 397ppi pixel density. The rear camera system of the phone has an f/1.8 aperture 40-megapixel Huawei’s SuperSensing Camera with RYYB, an f/2.4 aperture 8-megapixel lens and an f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel sensor.

The Kirin 820 5G SoC and 4,300mAh battery powers the Honor X10. It supports 22.5W fast charging. The other features of the phone include Android 10 OS with Magic UI 3.1.1, up to 256 GB nm card, side-facing fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth 5.1 + LE, and IPX5 rated dust and water-resistant chassis. It may arrive in 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models in China.

Galaxy S20 Plus scores only 66 points in DxOMark Audio, On par with last year’s Samsung flagships

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 15, 2020

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus scores only 66 points in the DxOMark Audio review. That is same as the Galaxy Note 10 Plus from last year. Hence, the handset acquires 11th place, which is way lower than its current competitors.

According to the DxOMark review, the Galaxy S20 Plus ‘doesn’t impress with its audio performance’ as a flagship smartphone. Though it is slightly better than its predecessor Galaxy S10 Plus, it is no match for the current-gen premium handsets from other OEMs.

The audio playback from the handset has a well-balanced mid-range and treble with a good rendering of the sound stage. Balance can be even noticed between the stereo channels but the audio from the device lacks bass at all volume levels. Also, the loud high-frequency response at maximum volume spoils the gaming experience.

On the other hand, the phone’s recording capability is better than its playback. The tonal range reproduction is excellent on the Galaxy S20 Plus with clear and intelligible voices. The sound dynamics are well-preserved with good directivity from the microphones. But it is inconsistent in the spatial rendering of sound sources and recording volume level is average at best.

Overall, the Galaxy S20 Plus audio performance in on par or slightly better than Samsung flagship smartphones from last year.

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Realme TV, the company’s first Smart TV confirmed to launch on May 25

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May 15, 2020

Realme, which started off as a sub-brand from OPPO, has now become an independent brand. The company is now expanding its products portfolio beyond smartphones and is launch more and more categories to become a “Tech Lifestyle” brand.

The company had teased the launch of Realme TV, the first smart TV from brand, for Mobile World Congress 2020. However, as the MWC 2020 got cancelled because of the CVOID-19, there was no further update from the company regarding this.

Today, Realme has officially confirmed through a tweet that the Realme TV will get launched on 25th May. The company is hosting a launch event on 25th May in China where it will launch eight new products and this smart TV is now confirmed to be part of it.

While the launch date is now known, it remains to be seen if the launch of Realme’s first TV is for the Chinese market only or it’ll be launched globally. Looking at the poster shared by the company and the wordings, it seems the launch will be targeted towards global market.

As the Realme TV goes official, it will be joining other smartphone manufactures which have also jumped into the Smart TV market. Several companies entered this pace in the recent past, which includes Huawei, Honor, and OnePlus — all of which announced their first smart TVs last year.

Last year, companies like Motorola and Nokia partnered with the Indian e-commerce store Flipkart to also launch smart TVs. Realme TV should also get launched soon in the Indian market, as the company had earlier said that it will be available in India by Q2 2020.

In its vision to become a tech lifestyle brand, the company has already launched products like smartband, earphones, TWS earbuds, etc. It is also working on a smartwatch and recently teased the Realme Watch, which can also go official on 25th May.

AnTuTu’s global best performing flagship and midrange phones in April

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May 15, 2020

AnTuTu, the well-known benchmarking platform for mobile devices released the top 10 list of best performing flagship and midrange phones for April 2020. The top three in the flagship list are powered by Snapdragon 865 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro can be seen leading the pack. The list of midrange phone is led by Kirin 810 SoC powered Huawei Nova 7i.

AnTuTu’s top 10 best-performing flagship phones in April

As can be seen in the screenshot, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, OnePlus 8 Pro, and Xiaomi Mi 10 are placed at first, second and third, respectively on AnTuTu’s list. They have scored 593,769, 582,267, and 580,027, respectively on AnTuTu benchmarks.

The Exynos 990 powered Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and Galaxy 20+ 5G are placed fourth and fifth. The Snapdragon 855+ powered ROG Phone 2 by Asus is sixth followed by Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 that are fueled by Exynos 990. The ninth and tenth places are occupied by OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro. Both phones feature the Snapdragon 855+. Interestingly, there is now Kirin 990 5G powered Huawei / Honor phone in the list.

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AnTuTu’s top 10 best-performing midrange phones in April

The Huawei Nova 7i is followed by Redmi Note 8 Pro in the second spot and Realme 6 in the third position. The Redmi and Realme phones are equipped with Helio G90T. The Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Note 9S that are fueled by Snapdragon 720G are placed on fourth and fifth positions.

The remaining five phones on the list are all equipped with Snapdragon 730G chipset. The Realme X2, Xiaomi Mi 9T, Samsung Galaxy A80, Galaxy A71, and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 have made it to AnTuTu’s April list of best-performing midrange smartphones.

MediaTek Dimensity 820 5G chipset to get launched on May 18

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May 15, 2020

Yesterday, MediaTek announced that it is scheduling a launch event in China on 18th May to launch a new Dimensity series processor. While the company has not revealed which chipset is it, there are reports suggesting it to be Dimensity 800 Plus.

However, as per the latest report, the MediaTek Dimensity 800 Plus has now been renamed to MediaTek Dimensity 820. It has als been revealed that the chipset will be running at a maximum clock speed on 2.6GHz.

As per the report, there will be three engineering schemes for this upcoming 5G-compatible mobile processor, which will be impacting the operating frequency of the chipset — 2.0GHz, 2.2GHz, and 2.6GHz.

Since the chipset will be called Dimensity 820, it will be better in terms of performance and features offers compared to the MediaTek Dimensity 800. But to know more about it, we’ll have to wait for the official launch.

The Dimensity 800, which was launched earlier this year, is a 7nm octa-core processor that comprises of four Cortex A76 cores clocking at 2.0GHz and four Cortex A55 cores working at 2.0GHz. For graphics, it is equipped with Mali-G77MC4 and also comes with its own HyperEngine gaming technology for enhanced gaming experience.

It has support for Full HD+ screen resolution with up to 90Hz refresh rate. As for the memory, it can support up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The chipset supports voice and data over 5G and is built for global sub-6GHz 5G networks and promises up to 3.5Gbps download speeds and up to 1.25Gbps upload speeds.

A few days ago, the company launched Dimensity 1000+ SoC which comes with supports up to 144Hz refresh rate, MiraVision Enhanced HDR10+, and AI-PQ for real-time dynamic adjustment of contrast, color, sharpness and color levels of 4K videos.

It also comes with 5G UltraSave Technology and HyperEnging 2.0 for enhanced gaming performance. The upcoming iQOO Z1 5G, which is set to launch on 19th May, will be the first smartphone to be powered by this premium chipset.

Mi TV Stick product listing exposes specifications and price

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 15, 2020

Xiaomi is known for many products and one of them is smart TVs as well as related products. The Mi Box S, which recently launched as Mi Box 4K in India is one of the most popular cheap Android TV setup boxes. It initially debuted in late 2018, almost 2 years back. Hence, it is expected to get an upgrade soon. But instead of a box, Xiaomi will be announcing an Android TV stick dubbed as Mi TV Stick.

This is not the first time we are hearing about the Mi TV Stick. It already got leaked with other Xiaomi ecosystem products that are expected to launch in Europe in the coming months. But this time, it has been listed on Gearbest, a Chinese online retailer. As a result of it, we now know the specifications as well as price (sort of).

According to the listing, the Mi TV Stick will be powered by the same Amlogic S905 quad-core processor as the Mi Box S but a Y2 version. Further, graphics will be handled by Mali-G31 GPU and it will come with 2GB RAM along with 8GB internal storage.

It will have support for 4K HDR, DTS-HD, Dolby Audio, Netflix, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, HDMI 2.0, and USB Type-C. It will run Android TV with support for apps and games from the Google Play Store.

Interestingly, the description given on the Gearbest page does not mention remote control. But since the page also mentions the support for Google Assistant, it should definitely come with one.

Last but not least, the price is not given on the product listing page, however, it shows up in search results. According to it, the upcoming Mi TV Stick will cost $79.99, which is $20 more than the launch price of Mi Box S but it could be cheaper than that.

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Honor Tablet V6 promo video showcases its drawing and painting capabilities

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May 15, 2020

Honor is expected to announce a new tablet named Honor Tablet V6 on May 18. Rumors have it that the device is fueled by Kirin 985 chipset. The presence of the new chipset that suggests that the device will be good enough for gaming and enjoying movies. A fresh video released by the company shows that the Honor Tablet V6 can be used for drawing and painting purposes.

The above video shows an art student who graduated from the China Academy of Art using the upcoming Honor Tablet V6 for drawing and painting. Shown below is the snapshot that gives the final look of the artwork. The tablet seems to feature a large-sized screen. The detailed specs of the device have not surfaced yet.

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The Honor Table V6 will debut as the first tablet with the ability to connect to 5G and Wi-Fi 6 networks. The slated is expected to come with support for stylus. The below shown leaked shot of the device that appeared earlier this week revealed it will come with keyboard support. The tablet seems to have slim bezels around the screen. There is no word on the pricing of the Tablet V6.

On May 18, Huawei’s sub-brand is rumored to announce multiple products. Past reports have revealed that it could be announcing devices like Wi-Fi 6 Plus ready Honor Router 3, Honor Smart Screen, and 10^th generation Intel processor versions of the MagicBook 14 and 15.

Redmi K30 Pro with a transparent back panel shared by a Xiaomi official

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 15, 2020

Xiaomi first introduced the Explorer Edition with a transparent back panel on the Mi 8 Explorer Edition which was released in 2018. The company added an Explorer edition to last year’s Mi 9 flagship lineup. But this year, Xiaomi broke pattern when it disclosed earlier this year that the Mi 10 won’t get a transparent version.

That has not prevented the company from experimenting with the transparent panel as a transparent rear panel-bearing Mi 10 was shared a couple of months back by Xiaomi’s Marketing department. The experimentation has now landed in the domain of the Redmi series as a couple of pictures of the Redmi K30 Pro donning a transparent glass panel at the back has been shared. The images were shared on Twitter by Daniel D, Senior Product Marketing Manager and global spokesperson for Xiaomi.

Just like the Mi 10 Transparent model spotted earlier on, the transparent back seems to have been achieved by swapping the back cover with a transparent glass panel. Thus, you get to see the actual internals of the Mi 10 unlike the Mi 9 and Mi 8 Explorer editions that had dummy internals on display. The transparent glass back only had the Redmi logo printed at the bottom using a small font size unlike the Mi 10 which used large fonts. The small font size also gives an unhindered view of the internals.

It is not likely that Xiaomi is planning to release this transparent addition for the Redmi K30 Pro. This may just be a customised version for internal consumption only. Would you like to have this transparent version for your Redmi K30 Pro? Let us know what you think about it in the comments.

Vivo X50 launching on June 1 to come with eye-like gimbal camera system

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May 15, 2020

Yesterday, the rumor mill had leaked some vital details on the upcoming Vivo X50 series. The lineup could include two handsets such as Vivo X50 and Vivo X50 Pro. The devices are expected to arrive as the successor for the Vivo X30 and Vivo X30 Pro smartphones that went official in December last year. Today, the Chinese firm released an official confirmation through Weibo that the Vivo X50 will be made official on June 1.

Before the announcement of the Vivo APEX 2020 concept phone in February, Arun Maini who runs the Mrwhosetheboss YouTube channel had shared some of its key details. Maini’s latest tweet states that the Vivo’s upcoming flagship phone that will come equipped with an eye-like gimbal camera system will deliver next-level stabilization.

What you're seeing right now is the eye-like gimbal camera system on an upcoming vivo flagship smartphone – It should mean NEXT-LEVEL stabilisation

Excited? 🤭 pic.twitter.com/RcWKqMeqS5

— Arun Maini (@Mrwhosetheboss) May 14, 2020

He didn’t reveal the name of the smartphone. However, based on the Vivo’s Weibo post that confirms the launch date of the Vivo X50 smartphone, it appears that the YouTuber could be talking about the next X-series phone from the company.

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The Vivo X50 smartphone promises to offer professional photography and video experience. It seems that the smartphone will possess a stable micro gimbal like the APEX 2020 concept phone. It will allow the X50 to offer better stabilization while shooting photos and videos than regular OIS systems.

Leaked renders of the smartphone that were spotted recently spotted on Weibo revealed the presence of a rectangular camera module at the backside of the device. The camera housing had three lenses and an LED flash unit. A separately placed unit below the rectangular housing seems to be the eye-like gimbal camera system. Hopefully, the company will share mode details on the camera capabilities of the Vivo X50 before its launch.

Realme X50 Pro Player Edition moniker officially confirmed

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May 15, 2020

Recent reports have revealed that Realme is working on a gaming-focused smartphone for China. The handset is codenamed as Blade Runner and is set to go official on May 25 alongside other products in the home market. Initial speculations suggested that it could be the new Realme X3 Pro smartphone. However, a Chinese tipster had recently claimed that the Blade Runner phone will be debuting as a gaming edition of the Realme X50 Pro flagship phone that was announced earlier this year. Today, Realme officially confirmed that the smartphone is named as Realme X50 Pro Player Edition.

The Realme X50 Pro Player Edition bears resemblance with the Realme X50 Pro smartphone. The latter is available in dark colors such as Moss Green and Rust Red. Both colors have a matte finish. In comparison, the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition has a gradient design and has a light shade.

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It is speculated that the model number RMX2072 belongs to the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition. Recently, the handset was spotted with Snapdragon 865 mobile platform at AnTuTu benchmarks. The handset managed to clinch an impressive score of 600,806.

Nothing is known yet on the gaming capabilities of the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition. The handset has passed 3C certification through which it has been known that its retail package may include a 65W fast charger. The rest of the specs of the Player Edition could be identical with the original X50 Pro. The handset may come with some improvements for a better gaming experience.

The May 25 launch event in China is expected to unleash multiple products. Some of the rumored Realme devices to go official at the event are Realme X3 series, Realme TV, Realme Watch, Realme Wireless Buds Pro, and a new power bank.

Alleged Redmi 5G phone with Dimensity 800 bags TENAA certification

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May 15, 2020

Recent reports have revealed that Redmi is working on a budget-friendly 5G phone. The handset is rumored to be powered by Dimensity 800 or Dimensity 800+ chipset and is expected to break cover as the most affordable 5G smartphone in China. Today, the phone was found listed at the database of China’s TENAA telecom authority. The listing carries specs and images of the device. However, the name of the phone is yet to be revealed.

The Redmi M2004J7AC smartphone has 164.15 x 75.75 x 8.99mm dimensions. The phone weighs 208 grams. The handset may come in multiple colors blue, black, green, pink, red, white, and silver. It is unlikely that all the color variants will be announced at the launch date.

The handset is fitted with a 6.57-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. There seems to be a small waterdrop notch on the display for the selfie camera. The 20:9 aspect ratio supporting OLED panel is integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

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The 2.6GHz octa-core powers the Redmi M2004J7AC. The Dimensity 800+ which is speculated to deliver the same clocking speeds could be powering the new Redmi phone. The Dimensity 800 is believed to be an overclocked version of the Dimensity 800 SoC announced earlier this year.

The smartphone is loaded with Android 10 OS and is expected to come in variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. For additional storage, there is a microSD card slot. The minimum capacity of the phone’s battery is 4,420mAh. its recent appearance at China’s 3C database revealed that it could be coming wit a 22.5W fast charger.

The back panel of the Redmi M2004J7AC features a square-shaped camera housing with three lenses and an LED flash unit. The primary shooter in the setup is 48-megapixel. For snapping selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel.

HTC U Ear wireless earbuds hits the FCC, images surface

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 14, 2020

There are only a handful of phone manufacturers that are yet to announce TWS earbuds. Two members of this small group are HTC and OnePlus, but a new leak points at HTC exiting the group soon.

In the coming weeks, HTC may announce its very first TWS earbuds. The earbuds which are named HTC U Ear have been seen on the FCC’s website. The listing includes images too, so we know what it looks like.

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HTC has adopted a design similar to that of the AirPods for its TWS earbuds. They come in black and have a gloss finish. The case is shaped like a cube with rounded corners. Unlike the AirPods that sit in the case vertically, the HTC U Ear lies horizontally in the case, thanks to the position of the magnetic charging contacts which are positioned vertically along the stem of the earbuds.

The case charges via USB Type-C but there is no mention of support for wireless charging.

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We do not know when HTC will announce the earbuds and how much it will cost. We also cannot say if this is actually a product from HTC or from InOne Smart Technology, the company that licensed the HTC name and went on to announce the Wildfire X in India last year.

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AnTuTu Top 10 Best Android processors based on AI performance for April 2020

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 14, 2020

In recent times, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken a front role in the manufacture of semiconductors for smartphones and other gadgets. AnTuTu has released the top 10 AI processor ranking for the month of April 2020.

The ranking is based on data collected on its database when a smartphone is benchmarked. Thus, the performance ranking for April encompasses data collected between April 1 and April 30. The data is based on the average score of the models and not necessarily the highest score obtained. The outfit did not release the name of the specific model that made the ranking but just the processors. Where there are multiple models running the same processor, data from the best performing model is what is recorded.

The listed is dominated by Qualcomm chipsets as five different processors from the US manufactured are on the top 10 list. The Snapdragon 865 is ranked as the best AI chipset around followed by Samsung Exynos 990. Qualcomm Snapdragon 765/765G, Snapdragon 855+ and Snapdragon 855 occupy the third to fifth spots.

MediaTek Helio G90 comes in at the sixth spot while the Snapdragon 730/730G is at number 7. Samsung Exynos 9825 SoC is ranked at umber 8 while the premium MediaTek Dimensity 1000L mid-range SoC is at number 9.

The tenth spot is sort of a surprise as the Hisilicon Kirin 990 is ranked at number 10. We can’t say why the Kirin 990 performed so badly considering that Huawei flaunts its Kirin chipsets for their AI prowess piloted by the Neural Processing Unit (NPU).