Ulefone Armor 7E stands tall against car crash and accidental falls in the new Durability Test

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Apr 30, 2020

Since there is no cure for the COVID-19 disease, the only way to keep ourselves protected is by following social distancing and washing hands. Additionally, governments can implement robust contact tracing systems to avoid more people getting infected by the virus. ‘Arogya Setu’ is an app built for this very reason for Indians. The application is yet to be a month old but the government is already planning to force new smartphone buyers to register.

The Arogya Setu app is available on both Android and iOS. However, there are still a vast majority of Indians with feature phones. The country is still looking into ways to enable contact tracing for those set of citizens.

Before that, the Indian government is planning to force smartphone makers to pre-install the app on their devices. Additionally, it is planning to appoint nodal agencies that will be working together with smartphone companies to implement the setup process of new phones with a non-skippable registration process for Arogya Setu app.

However, it is not known how and when it will be carried out. Because India is yet under lockdown and smartphone manufacturing facilities are still shut down. If the plan gets formalized, we can expect the process to begin as soon as the facilities reopen.

‘Arogya Setu’ has had a remarkable positive response ever since its release. It is reported to have crossed 7.5 crores (75 million) downloads, out of which, 5 crores+ (50 million) alone is from the Google Play Store. The app uses location and Bluetooth data to track the people affected by the coronavirus.

It has a record of documented COVID-19 patients as well as location history of registered users. By using the app, healthy individuals can avoid crossing paths with the affected persons. It also has sections to self-assess symptoms, issue e-Pass, monitor the status of cases, and more.

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Xiaomi’s first Tower Fan is extremely popular in China, crosses 3 million Yuan ($425K) in Crowdfunding

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Apr 30, 2020

On 29th April 2020, Xiaomi launched the Mijia DC Inverter tower fan on the Xiaomi Mall platform. The product was put on crowdfunding and users had to pledge 299 Yuan (roughly 42 US Dollars) for the company’s first tower fan. However, it seems that the product was extremely successful in China, as it has managed to amass 3 million Yuan (roughly 425,000 US Dollars) in just one day.

In just 24 hours, Xiaomi’s first tower fan saw explosive popularity right from the get-go. According to official stats, around 21,310 individuals have supported the product, with the amount being raised totaling 3,100,516 yuan. Notably, this high amount crossed the original crowdfunding target that Xiaomi had put up by about 2,073 percent, which is quite impressive.

The Xiaomi Mijia tower fan will now be available via the Xiaomi Mall platform. It is currently priced at 349 Yuan (roughly 50 US Dollars) and will officially launch on 15th March 2020. The tower fan is a first for the company and utilizes a brushless fan. This helps in creating a random wind output pattern, which helps in making the air feel more natural like a breeze. It is said to give out gentle air that is quiet and stable.

The maximum air volume can reach up to 541 cubic meters, and support 150 degree wide air supply. It is a smart product and thus, can be connected to the Xiaomi smart home application. In other words, it can be linked across various different smart home products under the Xiaomi Mijia brand.

Sony patents wireless earphones for Athletes that also works under a Helmet

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Apr 30, 2020

Sony is a known electronics brand with products ranging from cameras, TVs, smartphones, audio related gadgets, and more. The company recently released audio products in its home country, Japan, which include the popular WH-1000XM3 over-ear headphones, WF-XB700, and WI-SP510 wireless earphones. However, Sony isn’t just stopping there as it is working on launching even more wireless earphones, with athletes and helmet wearers in mind this time.

Back in 2019, Sony had filed for design patents with the Japanese patent agency JPO for new wireless earphones. This patent was finally published last month and features 9 black and white images, alongside one colored render of the new hearables. Unfortunately, the finer details regarding the product are currently unknown as it is a design patent. However, the company did reveal a short description of it.

Looking at the images, it is clear that the earphones are wireless and are designed for and other physical activities in mind. Notably, the description revealed that the earphones can be used under a helmet. This is achieved by having the earpiece stay inside the helmet while the region with the controls can be positioned outside of it. Since the design follows a hooked shape, it can go over an ear to equally distribute weight and not feel too heavy on any one side.

A microphone sits at the top of the control panel, which should make it easier to pick up calls and help in the user being more audible to the other party. The control “pads” might also have touch controls through which one can lower or raise the volume, but that is just speculation at this point. The bean design is quite unique and we would like to see what features, like noise cancelation, Sony manages to pack in these wireless earphones.

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Honor V30 Pro Scores only 59 points in DxOMark Audio but Excellent in Recording

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Apr 30, 2020

Honor V30 Pro launched in November 2019 gets tested by DxOMark Audio team. Sadly, the phone only scores 59 points, which is just a single point more than the Realme X2 Pro. As a result, the handset ranks 15th, which is a far cry from the top 10.

Being a phone with a single speaker system, Honor V30 Pro performs terribly in spatial. The wideness in playback is non-existent as well as balance and localizability are impaired since the sound comes from a single side.

The timbre performance is decent but the lack of bass is clearly felt, which in turn affects the overall timbre and dynamics of the playback audio. But clear and precise high-ends result in good attack.

Once again, volume performance is decent with good consistency and natural volume steps. However, excessive compression affects audio content at maximum volume levels as well as leads to distortion by producing hissing noises.

As for recording, the phone performs much better than its playback. The recording frequency is very good and consistent with exceptional bass extension. The dynamics are well-preserved due to great SNR (signal-to-noise ratio).

The spatial performance is remarkable with excellent localizability and wideness. Recorded loudness is also superb with very few artifacts, even in loud environments. Background rendering is great as well, thanks to a natural tonal balance and all the above-mentioned recording qualities.

Overall, the Honor V30 Pro is a good phone for recording but an average handset for playback.

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Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 spotted on SIG certification, features Qualcomm AptX Support

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Apr 30, 2020

Microsoft is apparently working on a new Surface Headphones, as per the discovery on the Bluetooth SIG certification website. The company had previously launched its Microsoft Surface Headphones back in 2018, and the ones found on the website could be its upcoming successor.

The new hearables in question could likely be the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. The certification carried the model number 1919 and have appeared with some rather interesting details as well. The headphones will feature Bluetooth 5.0, which is an upgrade over the last generation that used Bluetooth 4.2. Furthermore, the listing also reveals that the Surface Headphones 2 will also have support for Qualcomm’s AptX, another feature that was skipped in the predecessor.

According to the SIG certification, the new pair of Bluetooth headphones will feature improved sound quality, partly thanks to AptX, and also have a longer battery life. The official website lists 20 hours of battery life on a single full charge, which is a slight improvement over 18 hours on the original Surface Headphones with Active Noice Cancelation being turned off. Notably, with the added ANC system, battery life lasted about 15 hours.

Another unique aspect regarding the original Microsoft Surface was its rotating dial that allowed users to turn the levels of the ANC up and down depending on the direction the dial was twisted. The newer generation might adopt a similar feature since it was a highly praised design at the time. However, there is no way of confirming it right now. While the launch may be a while away, the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 could be announced as soon as next month, during the Build 2020 event. So stay tuned.

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QCY T5 Pro is Now Available for Just $29.99 on Giztop

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Apr 30, 2020

Touted as an upgraded version of the QCY T5 TWS earphones, the QCY T5 Pro has gone up for sale bearing a simply unbeatable price tag of just $29.99 through Giztop.

The recently unveiled Pro version uses a high-precision full-frequency moving iron unit, which delivers a relatively richer layering sense, coupled with lower distortion as compared to a moving coil unit. The unit delivers unparalleled performance in mid-high frequency outputting a full as well as a bright tone.

The QCY T5 Pro adopts the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology for more reliable connectivity. It comes with a game mode, wherein the non-inductive delay is as low as 65ms. Each earphone packs a built-in custom chip that enables them t perform independently.

Integrated with a built-in smart detection sensor, each unit works separately. Moreover, when a user removes the earphone from the ear while listening to music, the music player pauses automatically and resumes as soon as it is placed inside the ear again. This is not just convenient, but also a power-saving feature.

When fully charged, the headset’s battery lasts for about 4 to 5 hours. It comes with a charging box that is backed by a 600mAh battery. This box can be charged through a micro USB port, which supports wired charging. Alternatively, users can charge it wirelessly.

This gives you freedom from the hassle of wires. On top of that, the box supports wireless reverse charging of mobile phones, which is a nifty feature for emergencies. Users can pair the device using the companion app rather than doing it manually.

This app can also be used to changing key settings and monitoring battery usage. The earphones support popular voice assistants including Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, and Google Assistant. You can follow this link to check out more details about the QCY T5 Pro and place your order.

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Amazon reportedly bought Thermal Cameras made by Blacklisted Chinese company

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Apr 30, 2020

Amidst growing concerns from many workers over the Coronavirus pandemic, Amazon had to employ various precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its employees. For this, the e-retailing giant started providing face masks and conduct regular temperature checks through thermal cameras. However, it seems that Amazon has bought cameras from a Chinese company that was previously blacklisted by the US government.

According to a Reuters report, Amazon has spent about 10 million US Dollars for 1,500 thermal cameras. Although, it seems that the company Amazon has bought them from was previously implicated to be involved with China’s efforts to detain and harass Uighurs and Muslim minorities. The Chinese company, Zhejiang Dahua Technology, has declined any such allegation but it was one of the 28 companies that had faced the trade ban from the US Commerce Department back in October 2019.

Zhejiang Dahua Technology was placed on the “Entity List” similar to Huawei. For those unaware, it is essentially the blacklisting of a company that is deemed to be a threat to the US. These companies face pressure from the US and have their operations hindered as they cannot buy or sell products/services to American based companies.

Apparently, the purchase from Amazon is legal since the “rules control the US Government contract awards and exports to blacklisted firms.” However, they do not stop sales to the private sector. Furthermore, Amazon did not confirm the purchase, rather, it was using thermal cameras from “multiple’ sources and not limited to just Dahua. This includes Infrared Cameras Inc and Flir, with about 500 cameras being used in the US. Interestingly, the Dahua made cameras are capable of facial recognition to match temperature data later on, but Amazon insists on not using this technology in their cameras.

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TikTok surpasses 2 billion downloads, Coronavirus pandemic helps surge user base

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Apr 30, 2020

TikTok, the extremely popular social media app, has surpassed 2 billion downloads across iOS and Android, according to a report from Sensor Tower. Back in late 2019, the app crossed 1.5 billion downloads and is currently seeing the ‘best quarter for any app ever’ in 2020.

One of the supplementing reasons for its growth after its initial viral success is the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. While people across many nations are confined in their homes, social media apps have been witnessing a swelling user base. However, none brought in numbers as high as TikTok, which reportedly saw 315 million downloads during just the first quarter of 2020.

This is a new quarterly record for a smartphone application, with massive engagements and revenue being brought in as well. The 2 billion downloads were from Android and iOS, but the majority of its lifetime revenue was primarily generated by the latter platform. Apple’s iOS raked in 435.3 million US Dollars to date, while Android only brought in 21.4 million US Dollars for ByteDance (the parent company behind TikTok).

In terms of regional popularity, China took the top spot for a revenue source for the social media app, which was followed by the United States. Sensor Tower report revealed that Chinese people spent 331 million US Dollars in the app (accounting for 72.3 percent of the total revenue) while people from the US spent 86.5 million US Dollars (about 19 percent). This stands to showcase the apps immense popularity and consistent growth in the industry, which may keep its competitors on their toes.

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HTC Desire 20 Pro Sketch Leak reveals the entire Design

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Apr 30, 2020

Gone are the glorious old days of HTC releasing Android smartphones with unique industrial design. The company has shifted its focus to VR industry years ago leaving behind the phone business. Last year, we only go to see a handful of devices and one of them was not even developed by the company. That said, the brand may soon release a new handset called Desire 20 Pro whose design sketch has been leaked recently.

The HTC Desire 20 Pro design sketch leak comes from Evan Blass who is popularly known by his alias @evleaks on Twitter. He posted this leak on his Patreon as he no longer posts leaks on the social media platform.

The design sketch of HTC Desire 20 Pro reveals the phone to feature a display with a punch hole at the top left corner. The sketch also showcases the handset with zero bezels, which we think is just for illustration as the final product will most likely have noticeable bezels all around.

The right side of the device will come with a textured power key and volume rockers above it. Whereas, the phone’s rear will house a quad-camera setup paired with an LED flash and a circular traditional capacitive fingerprint sensor at the top centre. The back of the device will also feature HTC branding at the dead centre.

Mr Blass also confirms the codename of the handset to be Bayamo but unfortunately, he did not say anything about the specs. However, according to a recent Geekbench listing, the device is somewhat confirmed to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM, and Android 10.

Based on the alleged specs and design leak, the HTC Desire 20 Pro will be a phone with a modern design but with specs from 2018.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 confirmed to launch later this year

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Apr 30, 2020

Samsung has just confirmed through its recent financial report that the Galaxy Note 20 series and the Galaxy Fold 2 will launch later this year. While the report primarily revolved around financial figures, it also revealed certain interesting information as well, especially related to the highly anticipated handsets mentioned above.

While the South Korean tech giant didn’t directly name individual models, it did state its plans on improving product sales for the second half of 2020. It is clear from the reports that the performance in the first quarter and the first half overall wasn’t satisfactory. A major reason for the decline in sales is likely attributed to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Thus, the company is looking to bolster its offerings to attract higher sales in the latter half. Samsung, while not revealing names, stated that the new Galaxy Note and Galaxy Fold models will play an integral part of its plan for the second half of this year. So, it is almost a complete confirmation regarding the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 being an important part of the premium segment, through which the company plans on bolstering sales numbers again.

Unfortunately, Samsung did not reveal any specifics about the flagship devices apart from the role they will come to play in a few months. Although, these are a part of the company’s plans to expand its 5G enabled handsets’ portfolio. Samsung is currently the most popular 5G smartphone maker, thanks to its home country being one of the first to adopt the newer and faster bandwidth in the mass commercial market. So we may soon see even more affordable Galaxy smartphone with 5G networking soon, apart from the premium flagships.

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LG VELVET live shots appear to showcase its design in real

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Apr 30, 2020

LG has already revealed the entire specs and official renders of the LG VELVET 5G phone that is scheduled to debut on May 7 through an online event. The South Korean company is expected to begin the sales of the LG VELVET smartphone on May 15. A Vietnamese leakster has shared live shots of the smartphone ahead of it unveil event.

The live shots seem to showcase the Aurora White and Aurora Grey versions of the LG VELVET smartphone. The rear side of the phone is made out glass. It features the ‘raindrop camera’ setup at the upper-left corner.

The triple setup of the LG VELVET includes a 48-megapixel primary shooter, an ultrawide sensor of 8-megapixel and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The front image shows that waterdrop notch screen of the device. LG has confirmed that it has a massive display of 6.8 inches. The OLED panel offers 20.5:9 aspect ratio and it is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The display notch houses a 16-megapixel lens.

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One of the leaked images reveals the innards of the LG VELVET. A 4,300mAh battery is present inside the device. Apart from fast charging, the handset will carry support for 10W wireless charging. The wireless charging can be seen in the image.

The LG VELVET is a 5G-ready phone that is driven by the Snapdragon 765G chipset. The Android 10 OS coupled with LG’s latest UI will come preloaded on the device. The other features that will be available on the LG VELVET include 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, microSD card slot, 3.5mm audio jack, stereo speakers, NFC, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and dual-SIM support. Aurora Green and Illusion Sunset are the other color variants of the LG VELVET.

Huami is developing N95 face masks that works with face unlock on smartphones, dubbed Project Aeri

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Apr 30, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has led to many governments and health advisory boards to mandate the use of face masks. Many nations already had the culture of wearing regular masks, but the N95 compliant standards are the ones that best protect against the recent outbreak. Now, Huami, a known smart wearables maker, is making its own N95 masks, but ones that are compatible with the face unlock on your smartphones.

In recent times, biometric security in various forms has taken center stage for smartphone security. One of the most popular ones, especially in flagship devices, is the face unlock feature. Unfortunately, many smartphones are not compatible with the surgical mask or even the N95 masks. These handsets require certain facial cues or markers that it has registered for its user, which are interfered by the said masks.

However, Huami, the brand known for the Amazfit lineup, is working on a new face mask that can work around this problem. Earlier this month, the company had revealed that it had started working on a new endeavor named “Project uSmile.” The primary objective of this project was to ease the effects of social distancing. In other words, bring out the emotions/facial expressions one would normally witness in their lives.

Project uSmile did not have a particular date of arrival but Huami has now shared concept images of the protective mask that feature a replaceable N95 filter. The name of the project is now dubbed as “Aeri” and its goal is to have a transparent body to allow for facial expressions to be observable. Thus, the added bonus of face unlock also working with this new mask is another great positive aspect.

Looking at the images shared, the wearable has a translucent frame with an anti-fog cover. It has a replaceable filter pad alongside a ventilation fan and a built in UV light for added disinfection. Other finer details can also be seen and the new Huami face mask offers some pretty interesting features in a very “social” and unimpeded design. These masks will are flexible, and will fit tightly around your face. One can charge them will be through a USB Type C port.

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Nokia 125 and 150 could be launched soon, Pricing leaks as well

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Apr 30, 2020

HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded smartphones and feature phones released quite a few models last year. Nevertheless, it is at least launching some and above all, regularly updating its existing devices in a timely fashion. Now, as per a new tip, the firm is set to launch two new feature handsets called Nokia 150 and Nokia 125.

The information about the upcoming Nokia feature phones comes from Roland Quandt, a prolific tipster with a history of accurate leaks. Unfortunately, he only reveals the model number of the new phones and nothing else.

According to his tweet, the forthcoming Nokia 150 will bear the model number TA-1235, whereas the Nokia 125 will come with model number TA-1253 attached to it. This is the only knowledge he has of these phones as of now.

But thanks to another source, we are also aware of the price of these feature handsets. Both the Nokia 150 as well as Nokia 125 will come with dual-SIM support and will retail for €41.90 and €35.90 respectively. The price of Nokia 150 is exactly the same as the older model (same name) but that one was developed by Microsoft and not HMD Global.

We are yet to see any render of these devices. But now as the prices are already out, the handsets may go official anytime soon.

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Google Pixel 4a sales likely to start on May 22

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Apr 30, 2020

The Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL phones were unveiled last year at the Google I/O 2019 event. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Google I/O 2020 has been cancelled. However, the search engine giant is still expected to announce the rumored Pixel 4a phone through an online event. Citing internal documents as its source, a German publication has claimed that the Pixel 4a is likely to be available for purchase from May 22.

The report states that Vodafone Germany may start with the sales of the Pixel 4a from the said date. It is unclear whether the search engine giant will be holding an online launch event for the Pixel 4a or it will be directly hit the retail stores with an unveil event. The handset is rumored to arrive with a price tag of $399. There is sill no word on the existence of the Pixel 4a XL phone.

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Google Pixel 4a specifications (Rumored)

The Google Pixel 4a has a 5.81-inch OLED display that has a punch-hole at the upper-left corner. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

The Snapdragon 730 processor is expected to power the Google Pixel 4a. The handset has a 3,080mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It has a rear-facing fingerprint reader and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The Pixel 4a has a front camera of 8-megapixel. The rear shell of the device has a square-shaped camera housing. It has an LED flash assisted 12.2-megapixel single camera. The handset is likely to arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage sizes. Just Black and Barely Blue are the rumored color variants of the Pixel 4a.

OnePlus Z hands-on photo leaked; Reveals flat display with top-center punch-hole

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Apr 30, 2020

Earlier this month, the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro models were made official. The lineup includes a cheaper phone that is dubbed by the rumor mill has OnePlus Z. It is speculated to debut in July. Today, a publication shared a hands-on shot of the OnePlus Z smartphone to reveal its front design.

The publication claims that it received the OnePlus Z leaked shot from the same source that it had provided it with hands-on shots of OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 7 Pro. Still, it has advised readers to digest the leak with a pinch of salt.

The live shot of the OnePlus Z shows that is fitted with a flat screen. The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro have curved screens with a punch-hole placed at the upper-left corner. The OnePlus Z hands-on image reveals that it will be the first OnePlus phone to feature a top-center positioned punch-hole on the display. The image also reveals that the device has an AMOLED display that is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

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OnePlus Z specifications (Rumored)

All the OnePlus phones that have launched so far have featured Snapdragon chipsets. However, the OnePlus Z could be the first OnePlus smartphone to come with a Snapdragon SoC. It could be powered by Dimensity 1000Lv chipset from MediaTek. The device is expected to feature a 6.4-inch Optic AMOLED display that supports full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate.

The OnePlus Z may house a 4,000mAh battery. The OxygenOS based Android 10 OS will come preinstalled on the phone. It may come with a front camera of 16-megapxiel. The rear side of the phone may sport a 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup.

The OnePlus Z may arrive in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions. The handset may arrive with a starting price of 400 GBP (~$500).

Vivo S6 5G Streaming Mystery edition is now on sale in China for 2,698 yuan (~$381)

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Apr 30, 2020

Last month, Vivo announced a new Vivo S6 5G Streaming Mystery color edition and last week, the company confirmed that the device will go on sale by the end of this month as it started taking pre-orders.

The smartphone features shades of blue, purple, and gold colors on the back panel. The Vivo S6 5G Streaming Mystery is priced at 2,698 yuan which is roughly $381 for the 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage model.

As for the specifications, the smartphone flaunts a 6.44-inch S-AMOLED display with waterdrop notch with a Full HD+ screen resolution and comes equipped with an under-display fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Samsung Exynos 980 octa-core processor, coupled with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage. The phone features Multi-Turbo technology which consists of CPU Turbo, AI Turbo, Net Turbo, Cooling Turbo, Game Turbo, and ART++ Turbo.

In the camera department, it comes with a quad-camera “Oreo” camera setup on the back that consists of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel super-wide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel portrait shooter.

On the front side, the device is equipped with a 32-megapixel snapper that takes care of selfies and video calling. The device runs the latest Android 10 operating system with FunTouch OS 10 on top and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology.

The standard Vivo S6 5G smartphone comes in Swan Lake White, Danube River Blue and Jazz Black colors. The base model of the same with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage costs 2,698 yuan (~$381) while the top-end model with 8GB RAM + 256GB storage is priced at 2,998 yuan which is about $423.

Qualcomm says Chinese market is back to usual; predicts 30% fewer shipments globally in Q2 2020

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Apr 30, 2020

In its forecast for the current quarter, leading smartphone chipset maker Qualcomm says that the world’s biggest smartphone market — China is returning to normal levels in terms of demand after the coronavirus outbreak.

The company predicts that it will generate about $4.4 billion to $5.2 billion in revenue for the second quarter of the year, i.e. Q2 2020. Qualcomm’s CEO Steve Mollenkopf said that the demand is “very close to the level it would be normally but the mix of 5G is better than we expected.”

Smartphone sales in China plummeted an unprecedented 22 percent during the first quarter after the COVID-19 outbreak forced companies to shut down their stores and production and supply chain were also compromised. But Steve Mollenkopf says that the issue has largely been fixed and future sales will depend on consumer spending levels.

While Qualcomm originally expected to ship about 175 billion to 185 billion modems in 2020, it’s no longer providing total market predictions. The company also said that it expects the smartphone industry to ship 30 percent fewer phones in the June quarter because of the COVID-19 crisis.

However, the company adds that there will be relatively strong demand for 5G smartphones across 2020. This contradicts Strategy Analytics report which claims that 5G smartphone shipments will be lower in 2020 than originally anticipated.

Qualcomm has reported fiscal second-quarter revenue increase by 4.7 percent to $5.2 billion. This is in line with the company’s earlier forecast and has topped estimates. Net income for the company fell to $468 million from $663 million a year earlier.

The response of the Chinese market after the COVID-19 pandemic about how quickly it can get back on its feet is vital as it gives indication about how the European and North American market will emerge after the pandemic.

[Download] MIUI 12 Super Wallpaper is now Available for All Android Devices

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Apr 30, 2020

MIUI 12 was officially unveiled earlier this week by Xiaomi. The company even released the initial closed beta builds for all the eligible devices in China. It also shared a preliminary update timeline, which will be revised according to the progress of the development. The latest Xiaomi Android skin has a ton of new features and one of the coolest is Super Wallpaper. Thankfully, it has been now successfully ported to run on all Android devices.

Being an open-source platform, Android has many advantages over iOS in terms of flexibility. When Xiaomi released MIUI 12 China Beta ROMs, the Super Wallpaper APKs were extracted from the firmware by enthusiasts so that they can run it on their global Xiaomi / Redmi devices.

Now, linuxct, a recognized XDA Developer has successfully ported them to work on all Android devices running Android 8.1 Oreo or above. Interested users will have to only download and install the ported Super Wallpaper APKs to use it on their devices.

We have provided the official download link given by the developer at the end of the post. The zip file weighs 297.8MB as it includes Super Wallpapers for both Earth and Mars. Once installed, users can set it on their device by normally navigating to wallpaper selection.

Some devices may not show it and in that case, install Google Wallpapers from the Play Store and apply the desired MIUI 12 Super Wallpaper through it.

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Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro’s key differences appear

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Apr 30, 2020

Meizu will be launching the Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro 5G phones on May 8. While the company has been sharing information on the key features of the Meizu 17 series, it is unclear as to how the Meizu 17 Pro model differs from its vanilla edition. A reliable Chinese tipster has revealed some key differences between the two devices.

According to the leakster, the Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro will have the same hardware parameters. However, the major differences on the Meizu 17 Pro will be its charging capabilities, LPDDR5 RAM and ceramic build. The tipster has speculated that it may carry a price tag of 4,500 Yuan in China.

It was recently revealed that the Meizu 17 Pro will be equipped with Super wireless mCharge technology. However, the exact charging speeds of Meizu’s wireless charging technology is yet to be disclosed. The 3C certification of the Meizu 17 Pro revealed that it may ship with a 40W fast charger.

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Meizu 17 5G specifications (Rumored)

Past reports have revealed that the Meizu 17is equipped with a 6.5-inch OLED panel that has a punch-hole at the top-right corner. It supports full HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate and is integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform will be powering the device with LPDDR4x RAM. It will come with UFS 3.1 storage. The device is packed with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging.

The Meizu 17 has a front camera of 32-megapixel. The horizontal camera setup on the backside of the device has a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel main lens and 3D depth sensor. The other features of the device include stereo speakers, NFC and X-axis motor.