OPPO Reno4 video teaser released; Specifications leaked

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May 25, 2020

A recent report had revealed that HTC is working on a mid-range phone called HTC Desire 20 Pro even though it has been encountering losses in its smartphone business. The Taiwanese company is reportedly gearing up to launch its first 5G smartphone in July. It could either be a high-end of a flagship smartphone. The HTC Exodus 1 and HTC U12+ that went official in 2018 were the last flagship phones from the company.

In a recent interview, HTC Taiwan Chen Boyou said that when 5G arrives in Taiwan, HTC will also launch 5G-ready smartphones. It is speculated that the first 5G phone from HTC will debut in July. There is no word on the name and specifications of HTC’s first 5G smartphone. Hopefully, more details on the device will appear in the near future.

Editor’s Pick: Redmi K30i 5G debuts with 48MP quad cameras, 120Hz display and Snapdragon 765G

On the other hand, HTC is also planning to launch a 4G smartphone in June. The name of the device is not known yet. However, there is a possibility that it could be the HTC Desire 20 Pro smartphone.

The Desire 20 Pro is speculated to be equipped with a Snapdragon 665 mobile platform and 6 GB of RAM. Its back panel may sport a triple camera system and a fingerprint reader. It could be the first punch-hole display phone from the company.

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Samsung Galaxy A31 price in India leaked, June first week launch expected

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May 25, 2020

Samsung launched the Galaxy A31 smartphone in March. Fresh information that has appeared on Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) states that the Galaxy A31 will be made official in India in the first week of June. The IANS report also revealed the pricing of the smartphone.

Samsung India is yet to confirm the arrival of the Galaxy A31. A previous report had claimed that the South Korean company may announce the A31 in this month. However, the new report reveals the Galaxy A31 priced around Rs. 23,000 will be available through offline channels across India in the first week of the coming month. There is no word on the color variants of the smartphone that will be available in India.

Editor’s Pick: Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ CAD renders reveal large display and premium design

Samsung Galaxy A31 specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A31 has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with Infinity-U design. The display supports full HD+ resolution and is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The Helio P65 chipset is said to be present under the hood of the smartphone. The phone draws power from a 5,000mAh battery that is coupled with 15W charging.

The One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS runs on the Galaxy A31. It has a 20-megapixel front camera. The quad-camera setup on its rear has a 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel superwide shooter, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It has a microSD card slot.

The Galaxy A31 was announced in multiple variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage in March. The IANS report has no information on the Galaxy A31 variants that will be available in India.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ CAD renders reveal large display and premium design

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May 25, 2020

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Note 20 series of flagship phones in August. The lineup is likely to include two devices named Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20+. Last week, the CAD renders of the Galaxy Note 20 were released by Pigtou publication in partnership with @Xleaks7. Now, the same publication is back with renders of the more advanced Galaxy Note 20+ smartphone designed by popular tipster @OnLeaks.

The publication reported that the Galaxy Note 20+ measures 165 x 77.2 x 7.6mm and it has a 6.9-inch curved display with top-center positioned punch-hole. In comparison, the Galaxy Note 20 is expected to come with 161.8 x 75.3 x 8.5mm dimensions and a 6.7-inch display. The display of the Note 20+ is surrounded by very thin bezels.

It was reported that the Galaxy Note 20’s S-Pen stylus compartment is repositioned to the left side. The renders of the Note 20+ shows that its S-Pen slot has been shifted to the left. The other things that can be found on the bottom edge of the Note 20+ are an external speaker, a USB-C slot and a microphone. The Note 20 renders also showed that the volume and power buttons are present inside. The same can be seen on the Note 20+ renders. The predecessor Galaxy Note 10 series models had these buttons on the left edge.

Editor’s Pick: Redmi K30i 5G debuts with 48MP quad cameras, 120Hz display and Snapdragon 765G

There is a camera module placed at the top-left corner of Note 20+’s back panel. The three cameras have silver rings. The third one is a periscope lens. A 3D ToF sensor seems to be present below the LED flash unit. A laser autofocus unit and a microphone are other elements that can be seen in the camera setup of the Note 20+. Rumors have it that the Note 20 Plus features a 108-megapixel main lens.

The publication did not reveal any information on other specs of the Galaxy Note 20+ The handset may arrive in Snapdragon 865 and Exynos 992 SoC versions depending on the market. The Note 20+ is also expected to arrive with support 120Hz refresh rate.

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Redmi K30i 5G debuts with 48MP quad cameras, 120Hz display and Snapdragon 765G

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May 25, 2020

Redmi has silently introduced a new smartphone called Redmi K30i 5G in China. Its design and specifications are identical to the Redmi K30 5G phone that went official in China back in December 2019. The only major difference between the two phones is that the Redmi K30 5i comes with a 48-megapixel primary lens on its back.

Redmi K30i 5G specifications

The Redmi K30i 5G sports a TUV Rheinland certified 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that produces FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The HDR10 complaint screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 panel. The pill-shaped cutout on the screen features a 20-megapixel main lens and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

The Snapdragon 765G SoC is present under the hood of the Redmi K30i 5G. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and it has a UFS 2.1 storage of 128 GB. There is a 4,500mAh battery inside the device. It comes with support for 30W fast charging.

Editor’s Pick: Huawei Enjoy Z 5G launches with Dimensity 800, 90Hz display and more for ¥1699 (~$238)

Coming to the feature that sets the new Redmi K30i 5G apart from the Redmi K30 5G, its quad-camera setup is led by a 48-megapixel with f/1.79 aperture and 1.6micro large pixel size. It is said to be a Sony lens. The Redmi K30 5G features a 64-megapixel main lens. The other three lenses that are available on the K30 are also available on the K30i. Hence, the 48-megapixel primary shooter on the K30i is accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 5-megapixel super macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS come preinstalled on the Redmi K30i 5G. Its other specs include dual-SIM slot with 5G support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual-frequency GPS, USB-C, 1217 ultra-linear speaker, smart PA loudspeaker, Hi-Res audio support and 3.5mm audio jack.

Redmi K30i 5G pricing and availability

The Redmi K30i is listed on JD.com with a price tag of 1,899 Yuan (~$262). The 6 GB + 128 GB Redmi K30 5G is available for 1,999 Yuan (~$280). The K30i comes in colors like blue, red, purple, and white. However, only blue and white variants are listed on JD. The handset is now up for pre-orders on the Chinese retailer site. Customer The listing states that the sale of the smartphone will start on June 2.

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Realme X3 Superzoom renders, specs, and price leaked two days to launch

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May 24, 2020

Realme has a new smartphone launching this week in Europe. The phone is the Realme X3 SuperZoom, and ahead of its release on Tuesday, May 26, renders, specifications, and pricing details have been leaked.

The source of the leak is the German Tech News site, Winfuture.de. Based on the specs, one will see Realme has cut corners in more areas than one for the Realme X3 SuperZoom.

The Realme X3 SuperZoom will have a 6.6-inch display with a double punch hole at the top left corner just like that of the Realme X50 5G. However, the FHD+ display doesn’t have a high refresh rate, not even 90Hz like that of the Realme 6 Pro which has the same screen size and design.

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It has already been officially confirmed that the phone will have a Snapdragon 855+ processor. The model that will be sold in Europe will have 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. There is no MicroSD card slot for storage expansion.

The phone is called the Realme X3 SuperZoom for a reason and that is because of its cameras which provide up to 60x hybrid zoom. The primary rear camera is a 64MP Samsung GW1 sensor. There is an 8MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and OIS. The quad-camera setup is completed with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera and a 2MP macro camera. You can check out some camera samples here.

For the dual selfie cameras, the Realme X3 SuperZoom will come with a 32MP main sensor and an 8MP secondary camera for capturing depth details. This setup is a bit unusual since other Realme phones with a similar setup have an ultrawide lens for the secondary camera.

There is a 4200mAh battery inside the phone along with support for 65W SuperDart fast charging. The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner on the right while the SIM tray is at the bottom. Sadly, it ditches the audio jack which would have been an appreciated feature.

The Realme X3 SuperZoom will run Android 10 with Realme UI on top. Its weight is revealed to be 195 grams and it measures 8.6 millimeters in thickness.

When it launches, it will be available in gradient white and gradient blue with a price tag of €499. Do you think this price tag can steer customers away from the OnePlus 8 which sells for €599 for the 8GB+128GB version? Let us know in the comment box.

Realme 6i vs Moto G8 Power vs Samsung Galaxy M31: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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May 24, 2020

In order to get the best camera quality, the highest performance and the most advanced displays, you must opt for a flagship phone and often spend a lot of money. But if you need the longest battery life, you have to go for an affordable phone. Thanks to their efficient components and often also to their huge batteries, a lot of entry-level and midrange smartphones offer a way longer battery life than high-end devices. This is a specs comparison between the most stunning battery phones released recently: Realme 6i, Motorola Moto G8 Power, and Samsung Galaxy M31.

Realme 6i vs Motorola Moto G8 Power vs Samsung Galaxy M31

	Motorola Moto G8 Power	Realme 6i	Samsung Galaxy M31
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156 x 75.8 x 9.6 mm, 197 grams	164.4 x 75.4 x 9 mm, 199 grams	159.2 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm, 191 grams
DISPLAY	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2300p (Full HD+), 399 ppi, IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz	Mediatek Helio G80, octa-core 2.0 GHz	Samsung Exynos 9611, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 10	Android 10, Realme UI	Android 10, One UI
CONNECTIVITY	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	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 16 + 8 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2, f/2.2 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 64 + 8 + 5 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.2 32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W	6000 mAh, fast charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, splash resistant	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant	Dual SIM slot

Design

Realme 6i, Motorola Moto G8 Power, and Samsung Galaxy M31 are not the best phones if we talk about aesthetics. They are all built with a polycarbonate body. I personally like the Motorola Moto G8 Power a bit more because it boasts a punch-hole display instead of a waterdrop notch. But Realme 6i is still interesting because of its original rear cover. Realme 6i and Motorola Moto G8 Power are splash resistant, while Samsung Galaxy M31 does not offer any kind of protection against water. Note that the Motorola Moto G8 Power is also the one with the most compact body.

Display

Realme 6i loses the display comparison because it is equipped with a below-average HD+ panel offering a lower resolution than its rivals. Moto G8 Power and Samsung Galaxy M31 are both Full HD+ phones, but the Samsung Galaxy M31 wins because it features a Super AMOLED display showing more brilliant color and deeper blacks. Unfortunately, despite it is AMOLED, it does not have an in-display fingerprint reader. On these devices, the fingerprint scanner is mounted on the back. Note that Motorola Moto G8 Power offers a more advanced audio department thanks to stereo speakers.

Specs & Software

Samsung Galaxy M31 packs the most impressive hardware department. It has a more efficient chipset, a higher amount of RAM (6 GB) and even a UFS 2.1 internal storage, while its opponents come with a standard eMMC storage. Unlike the Moto G8 Power, Samsung Galaxy M31 packs a dedicated micro SD slot, so you do not have to renounce to the dual SIM slot while expanding your internal storage. But Realme 6i is still an amazing phone when it comes to performance, thanks to its Helio G80 chipset offering very high CPU and graphics performance. All the handsets run Android 10 out of the box, but while Moto G8 Power offers a nearly stock experience, the others have customized UIs.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy M31 is equipped with the most impressive camera setup, including a 64 MP main sensor and a 32 MP selfie camera. But if you need a device with better zoom capabilities, go for the Moto G8 Power as it is the only with a telephoto sensor, and it is very hard to find a telephoto lens on a so affordable device. Both Samsung Galaxy M31 and Moto G8 Power can record 4K videos, while Realme 6i can not.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy M31 has the biggest battery, but the Realme 6i has a more efficient display, so it offers a battery life as great as the Galaxy M31 in a lot of scenarios. Even Moto G8 Power is very close to its opponents. In each case, you get a phone which can last up to three days of moderate use on a single charge.

Price

Realme 6i is priced €199/$217 in its base variant, Samsung Galaxy M31 begins at €269/$293, and Moto G8 Power starts from €229/$250. Is it worth spending more for the Galaxy M31? Yes, we think it is since it offers amazing cameras, an AMOLED screen, and even a bigger battery. But do not forget that you can find the Realme 6i at very nice street prices making it a device with a higher value for money than both its rivals. Moto G8 Power has a telephoto sensor, a Qualcomm chipset, and a stock Android experience, but honestly we do not see a lot of reasons why it should be preferred to the Galaxy M31. Which one would you pick?

Read More: Realme 6i becomes the World’s First Helio G80 Smartphone, Launched in Myanmar

Realme 6i vs Motorola Moto G8 Power vs Samsung Galaxy M31: PROs and CONS

Realme 6i

PROs

Long battery life
More affordable
Splash resistant
Wider display

CONS

HD display

Motorola Moto G8 Power

PROs

Great design
Splash resistant
Stereo speakers
Telephoto sensor

CONS

Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy M31

PROs

AMOLED display
Great hardware
Very nice cameras
Biggest battery

CONS

Highest price

Huawei Enjoy Z 5G launches with Dimensity 800, 90Hz display and more for ¥1699 (~$238)

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May 24, 2020

Huawei has announced a brand new phone today in China. The Huawei Enjoy Z 5G is the manufacturer’s first 5G smartphone not powered by a Kirin processor. Instead, Huawei has opted for MediaTek’s Dimensity 800 5G processor.

The use of the Dimensity 800 is to provide affordable 5G devices for consumers. With a starting price of ¥1699 (~$238), that aim has been met. The Huawei Enjoy Z packs a number of interesting features alongside 5G support.

Huawei Enjoy Z Specifications

The Enjoy Z 5G has a 6.5-inch display with a Dewdrop notch at the top for the selfie camera. Huawei says the screen, with its 2400 x 1080 resolution and 90Hz refresh rate, has a 91.2% screen-to-body ratio. It also has a touch sampling rate of 180Hz.

MediaTek’s Dimensity 800 processor is a 7nm chip with 4 x Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and 4 x Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. The GPU is a NATT MC4.

Buyers will be able to choose from three variants – 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB. There is support for storage expansion via a NanoMemory card slot (256GB). For those who don’t know, Huawei isn’t the only one making NM cards, Lexar also makes and they start at ¥199 (~$28) for the 64GB capacity.

The Huawei Enjoy Z 5G has a 48MP triple camera setup on the back. The main camera has an f/1.8 aperture and it comes along with a 2MP f/2.4 4CM macro camera and an 8MP f/2.4 super wide-angle camera. Huawei says there is Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) for smoother videos. The phone also has 10x digital zoom, night scene mode, macro mode, and a beauty mode. The selfie camera is a 16MP f/2.0 camera.

There is a 4000mAh battery inside the phone with support for 22.5W fast charge. Other features of the phone are Bluetooth 5.1, Dual-SIM support, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and OTG support. It ships with EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 out of the box with features such as Knuckle Screenshot, Bluetooth Easy Connect with Huawei Freebuds 3, and a smart collage feature in the Gallery app.

Huawei Enjoy Z 5G Price and Availability

The Huawei Enjoy Z 5G is available in Dark Blue, Sakura Snow Clear Sky, and Magic Night Black. The 64GB version is priced at ¥1699 (~$238), the 6GB+128GB version goes for ¥1899 (~$266), and the 8GB+128GB will sell for ¥2199 (~$308).

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It can be pre-ordered on Vmall and on JD.com before it goes on sale on June 1.

OnePlus TWS earphones may launch as the “OnePlus Buds”

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May 24, 2020

OnePlus is expected to launch its very first TWS earbuds soon. The earbuds should launch in July alongside the OnePlus Z mid-range smartphone. A new leak has revealed what is most likely the official name of the earbuds.

The source is from the leaker and graphic designer @maxJmb, the same source that revealed the earbuds will launch in July. According to his latest leak, the TWS earbuds will be called “Buds”, so technically, OnePlus Buds. No, no “Bullets” in the name.

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— Max J. (@MaxJmb) May 23, 2020

The leak includes a sketch of the earbuds which are designed like Apple’s own AirPods. They come in a round case with an LED in front that should come on when charging. We expect the OnePlus Buds to have support for touch controls, Google Assistant, and fast-pairing with OnePlus devices.

Details such as battery life and price are currently unknown but they should surface in the coming month.

OnePlus has a bunch of Bluetooth earphones, with the latest being the Oneplus Bullets Wireless Z. In the past, it has also launched wired earphones with 3.5mm and USB-C connectors. Maybe, just maybe, we may even see OnePlus launch a pair of wireless over-the-ear headphones in the future.

Realme Power Bank 2 confirmed to launch tomorrow

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May 24, 2020

Last September, Realme announced its first power bank in China, and then later the same month in India. The 10000mAh power bank is a personal favorite thanks to its colorful and slim design as well as its support for 18W fast charging. Today, Realme has confirmed the Realme Power Bank 2 is coming and it will launch tomorrow.

The announcement was made on Twitter via the official Realme Link (@realmelink) account. The tweet confirms the power bank will keep the 10000mAh capacity of its predecessor. There is also an image of the power bank attached to the tweet.

We are here with another surprise for our fans.
Introducing the powerful 10000mAh #realmePowerbank2.
Launching tomorrow at 12:30 PM on all our official channels. pic.twitter.com/vonffkLBLp

— realme Link (@realmeLink) May 24, 2020

With respect to design, there isn’t much difference between the Realme Power Bank 2 and its predecessor save for the finish which appears to be faux leather. The manufacturer’s name is also printed boldly in its signature yellow color.

There is a USB-A port visible on the far left while the USB-C port has a cord plugged into it. There are four LEDs to indicate the battery level while a power button sits at the far right.

The Realme Power Bank 2 will launch tomorrow at 12:30 PM alongside the Realme TV and Realme Watch.

Redmi 9 gets certified in Thailand; may launch soon

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May 24, 2020

The Redmi Note 8 series has already gotten successors in the form of the Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9S, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Soon it should be the turn of the Redmi 8 to get a successor. A little over a week after getting certified by the FCC, the Redmi 9 has also been certified by Thailand’s NBTC.

The Redmi 9 (M2004J19G) is expected to launch soon in various markets, however, a launch date is still unknown. The budget phone will have a rated battery capacity of 4920mAh (typical should be 5000mAh or 5020mAh).

A leak from back in March also revealed the phone will have an Helio G80 processor, four rear cameras in a 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP configuration along with a fingerprint scanner below the setup.

There is no info on the screen size, resolution, and design but those should surface in the weeks leading up to its launch.

Nokia 8.3 5G official promo video points to its imminent launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 24, 2020

Nokia had announced its first 5G phone, the Nokia 8.3 5G, during an online event in March this year. The company unmasked the device and also announced its features and price. But talking about the availability, Nokia hinted that the device will be available in Europe this summer.

However, a new teaser video released by Nokia on its official Twitter page may be an indication that the model will soon be released. The accompanying post only hinted that the Nokia 8.3 5G will soon be available but no specific date was revealed. However, we expect the company to announce a release schedule in the coming days.

Ready for 5G? The soon available Nokia 8.3 5G allows you to play games without distraction, stream films and share content – all in 5G 👊 pic.twitter.com/mjXeilVxeh

— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) May 22, 2020

As a reminder, the Nokia 8.3 5G features a mammoth 6.81-inch PureDisplay with an FHD+ resolution, punch-hole and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone features a Pixelworks chip that helps it convert SDR to HDR content.

The device is powered by a Snapdragon 765G processor paired with 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB or 128GB of expandable storage. For photography, it packs a Quad camera setup at the rear comprising a 64MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro camera. All four cameras have ZEISS optics. A 24MP camera is housed in the punch-hole in front for selfies.

The Nokia 8.3 5G features support for more 5G bands more than any other phone in the world at present. This will likely be one of its major selling points, especially in Europe. It not only supports 600MHz bands but also mid-bands and 3.8GHz High-bands.

The phone starts at 599 Euros and will be available a single attractive Polar Night colour.

Best Android Home Screen Setups of the Week [May 23]

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May 24, 2020

Have you got bored using the same Android Home screen from months? Then Android offers you the power to customize the Home screen up to any extent. There are different launchers, icon packs, and screen savers that provide you the ability to completely change. We have crafted some Android Home screen setups that you can use after grabbing the resources as provided.

The new layouts will amplify your smartphone’s typical home screen layout. The new layouts will be like a breath of fresh air on your tidy home screen setup. Some of the setups below will offer minimal experience while others will bring denser information in a well-defined way.

Every week we publish some best Android Home setups, and you can check our last week’s setup guide here.

Unlike last week, today we have got some different types of setups using black and white wallpaper, small widgets, and a background rain effect. Moreover, some of the works below are from their respective authors.

Note: You need to download third-party apps, wallpapers, skins, and setups to get the actual look of depicted Android Home screens.

Best Android Home Screen Setups

Below you can download all the pre-requisites that you will need while arranging the setups on your Android smartphones.

Prerequisites:

Nova Launcher – 12 x 6 Grid size
KWGT Widget Pro
Mini-ism for KWGT
Rainpaper for Rain effect on any wallpaper.
Minty Free Icon Pack
WallsPy Wallpaper App

You might need to purchase KWGT Widget Pro, and Rainpaper app.

Joker Raining Street

A minimalist, powerful yet dynamic Android Home screen setup with music controls. The rain effect in the background brings animation to the static display using Rainpaper for Rain Effect. The Minty Icon pack looks fantastic at the bottom of the display. You can open App drawer by swiping up from the bottom.

Music lovers can control music from the widget and can see the completion status in a small circle ring around the play/pause button. Joker on a street wallpaper is downloaded from the Wallpsy app.

Items Required:

Download Links are present under the pre-requisites subheading above.

Wallpaper from WallsPy
Mini-ism KWGT – Minimal 128
Ornate KWGT – Ornate Widget 51
Minty Icon Pack

Process:

The user needs to first setup Wallpaper from the Wallpsy app. Then Set grid size to 12 x 6 on desktop, hide notification bar, hide icons dock from the home screen, and turn on the swipe up/down to open/close drawer using Nova launcher settings. Now, take a screenshot of the empty home screen.
Install Rainpaper app, open it, and choose Background > My Images, Select the screenshot you just took.
Now, Play KWGT 4 x 4 KWGT widget and place Minimal 128 from Mini-ism KWGT. Place it in the appropriate place.
Next is to place a 4 x 2 widget and select Ornate Widget 51 for the music widget. Set the scalability of the device after resizing it.
Use Minty Icon Pack and place the required icons at the same place as it is in the above image.

Black and White Tesla

Yes, you read it right. We have tested a black and white Tesla wallpaper to bring a subtle yet crafty Android Home screen. The beautiful Minimal 153 widget from Mini-ism KWGT is the main attraction of this layout. Another Minimal 049 widget at the bottom featuring a calendar, search bar, and app drawer ‘view more’ button at the bottom.

The icons from Minty as in the previous setup is placed in the center for a more attractive look.

You can easily create this setup using the wallpaper from the WallsPy app.

Items Required:

Wallpaper from WallsPy App
Mini-ism KWGT – Minimal 049 and Minimal 153 widget
Minty Icon Pack

Landscape Theme

landscape android home screen — (Source – Reddit)

It is a perfect pack for nature lovers, as the beautiful wallpaper itself speaks a lot about the never-ending cycle of day and night. The widget from Fuchsia for KWGT is a single widget offering weather, date, and time information. You will also found a search button within the same widget.

The dock at the bottom is also created from Fuschia showing weather, and other utilities. The wallpaper link will be provided in the link below.

Items Required:

We hope you love today’s Android Home Setups. You can stay connected with us for weekly Android Home setups. If you have any recommendation then do let us know via the comments below.

Xiaomi is also launching two portable MIJIA washing machines on May 25

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 23, 2020

Xiaomi Smart Home Appliances division MIJIA has announced that it will release two new washing machines on May 25. This news comes just a day after MIJIA announced it would release three new refrigerator models same date The gadgets will be called MIJIA Automatic Pulsator Washing Machine 5.5kg and MIJIA Automatic Pulsator Washing Machine 3kg.

This won’t be the first washing machines under the MIJIA brand. Xiaomi had launched the MIJIA Washing Machine and Dryer Pro last year and added the MIJIA Washing Machine and Dryer 1C in April 2020. Redmi has also got the top-loader Redmi 1A Washing Machine.

From the preview posters, the models will come with a top loader design which makes them the first MIJIA-branded washing machines with a top loader design. The washing machines are portable devices as they come in 5.5kg capacity and 3kg capacity respectively. This is smaller than the 8kg capacity of the Redmi 1A Washing Machine. The smaller 3kg version is said to also feature a high-temperature sterilization function, which seems to be specially designed for baby clothes that require sterilization. The prices of the washing machine are yet to be revealed but we expect them to be priced between 499 yuan (~$70) and 599 yuan (~$84) since the Redmi 1A retails for 799 yuan (~$112).

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Xiaomi launches the Redmi TV Soundbar priced at 199 yuan (~$28)

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 23, 2020

When the Redmi brand was carved out of Xiaomi as an independent entity, one of the goals is for the brand to have its own product ecosystem that goes beyond smartphones. Already, the brand has launched the Redmi Band, Redmi Washing machine, smart TV and others. Xiaomi is planning to release three new smart TVs under a new X series.

The Redmi Smart TV X series will be launched on May 26 alongside the Redmi 10X. Before the launch, Xiaomi has already unveiled a cool accessory for the smart TVs. It is the Redmi TV Soundbar and comes with an affordable price tag.

The soundbar features two 45 x 80mm runway-type full-range speakers with 30W output capacity. The speaker is also equipped with a duct-type sound cavity. The gadget comes with two connectivity options, wired and wireless. It can be connected via S/PDIF and AUX wired connection as well as via Bluetooth. The soundbar features support for Bluetooth 5.0.

In terms of hardware, the Redmi TV soundbar is 78cm long, 6.4cm wide, 6.3cm high, and weighs 1.5Kg. It has a minimalist design and comes in Matte Black colour. The soundbar comes with an opening at the rear in case the owner wishes to mount it on the wall. It can also be mounted on top of a shelf.

The Redmi TV Soundbar comes with an affordable 199 yuan (~$28) price tag and is presently on sale on Xiaomi Youpin.

Motorola One Fusion+ key specs revealed; to launch in June

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May 23, 2020

The Motorola One Fusion and Motorola One Fusion+ are two phones that first surfaced in a leak back in April courtesy of a leak by Evan Blass. Reported to launch by the end of Q2 2020, more details of the Plus variant have now surfaced.

First reported by XDA-Developers, details of the phone were gotten from a listing on the YouTube Device Report Page. The listing reveals the Motorola One Fusion+ will have a 6.5-inch screen with an FHD+ resolution. It will come with a Snapdragon 730 processor that draws power from a 5000mAh battery and will run Android 10 out of the box.

While the YouTube Device Report Page lists just a few specs, a source has revealed more details to XDA-Developers.

The Motorola Fusion+ will have model numbers XT2067-1 and XT2067-2; the former has already been certified by the FCC and will be available in two color variants called Cloud and Sugarfrost.

The display is actually 6.53-inches with a 2340 x 1080 resolution, there is 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. The main rear camera is a Samsung ISOCELL GW1 64MP sensor. Motorola is expected to launch the device in Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, India, Latin America, and the Middle East,

The listing also states the device will be released in June, thus confirming the leak from April. However, the specific date remains unknown.

The attached image for the listing looks exactly like that of the Motorola Edge (curved display with a punch-hole and quad rear cameras) while the image for the listing for the Motorola Edge is of a phone with a flat display and 64MP quad-rear cameras. There is probably a mix-up in the images and we can presume the Motorola One Fusion+ is the device in the image used for the Motorola Edge’s listing.

Based on the above, the Fusion+ will have a flat display. There doesn’t seem to be a notch and there also isn’t a punch-hole, so it probably has a pop-up selfie camera. The quad rear cameras are arranged vertically and there is a fingerprint scanner in the middle. The phone also has an audio jack at the bottom.

The Motorola Fusion+ should launch alongside the Motorola Fusion which has been reported to have a 6.52-inch HD+ display, a Snapdragon 710 processor, 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage, a 48MP + 5MP + 8MP + 2MP quad rear camera setup, an 8MP selfie camera, and a 5000mAh battery. It too should launch in Latin America and in Asia.

The new Ryzen 4000-powerd RedmiBook will feature 3 performance modes

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May 23, 2020

On May 26, the Redmi 10X series launch event will take place in China. At the same conference, the brand will be announcing Redmi Smart TV X series and new RedmiBook model. According to the latest teasers on Weibo, the latter will come with three performance modes which can be switched via shortcut.

Yesterday, the official Mi Notebook and Lu Weibing Weibo account confirmed the new RedmiBook to come with AMD Ryzen 400 series CPU. Today, the brand officially announced the inclusion of three performance modes similar to the newly launched Honor MagicBook Pro 2020.

The performance modes on the new RedmiBook can be switched via shortcut Fn + K keys. The laptop will feature three modes namely (translated) ‘Full Speed’, ‘Balanced’, and ‘Quiet’. According to the brand, these modes are targeted for gaming, office work, and normal tasks respectively. The ‘Full Speed’ mode is said to increase the performance by 34.5%.

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Further, the second teaser shared today also reveals the upcoming RedmiBook to arrive with next-generation heat dissipation (cooling) system with large-sized fan and coarse heat pipe. It will also feature smart unlock through Mi Bands. The update for the same was recently rolled out to Mi Band 3 and Mi Band 4.

As per previous teasers, The new RedmiBook will sport a 16.1-inch display with 90% screen to body ratio, 3.26mm narrow border, and 100% sRGB wide color gamut.

Huawei files trademark application for “Mate Watch”

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May 23, 2020

Huawei’s Mate line has evolved from being limited to just phones to include other products such as computers (MateBook) and tablets (MatePad). Now Huawei is ready to add smartwatches too.

The Chinese tech giant filed a trademark application early this month for the brand name “Huawei Mate Watch”. Huawei’s smartwatch line is currently called Watch GT with models such as the Watch GT 2 and Watch GT 2e. The trademark application may hint at Huawei’s plan to switch to “Mate Watch” in place of the “Watch GT moniker”.

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The Huawei Mate Watch will most likely be unveiled this year, probably at the launch of the Mate 40 series. There is still a lot of waiting to do before then and more details should surface soon.

At the beginning of the year, Huawei also filed a trademark application for “MatePod”. There are speculations that it may be the new name for its headphones but it is also possible it may be the new name of its smart speaker series.

Vivo Y70s price, specifications and renders emerge

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