EMUI 10.1 debuted on the Huawei P40 series late last month. It is an incremental update for the Android 10-based EMUI 10 released last year. The company has already started seeding out a closed beta update to a number of its devices. Additionally, today, at the launch of the Huawei Nova 7 series, the brand finally revealed the complete list of 22 devices that are eligible for the new update.
EMUI 10.1 is known as Magic UI 3.1 with some minor changes for the Honor devices. Also, as today’s launch event was for Huawei-branded phones, the Chinese telecom giant has only revealed the eligible devices with its own branding. We expect its sub-brand to announce its own list soon.
That being said, here’s the official list of 22 Huawei smartphones eligible for EMUI 10.1 update.
Huawei P30 Series
Huawei P30
Huawei P30 Pro
Huawei Mate 30 Series
Huawei Mate 30 4G
Hauewi Mate 30 Pro 4G
Huawei Mate 30 5G
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design
Huawei Mate 20 Series
Huawei Mate 20
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei Mate 20X 4G
Huawei Mate 20X 5G
Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design
Huawei Mate X Series
Huawei Mate X
Huawei Mate Xs
Huawei Nova 6 Series
Huawei Nova 6
Huawei Nova 6 5G
Huawei Nova 6 SE
Huawei Nova 5 Series
Huawei Nova 5
Huawei Nova 5 Pro
Huawei Nova 5i Pro
Huawei Nova 5Z
Huawei Enjoy Series
Huawei Enjoy 10S
To know about the new features and changes on EMUI 10.1, do read our launch coverage. Since most of the above-mentioned devices have already received a closed beta update, we expect the brand to soon release open beta builds, followed by stable OTAs for all the users.
More importantly, do note that this list is exclusively for China but going by the history of updates provided by Huawei, we expect global variants to receive them as well.
During the Nova 7 series launch conference, Huawei also unveiled a number of products. One of them is a new smart TV dubbed Huawei Smart Screen V55i.
The Huawei Smart Screen V55i utilises a 55-inch three-sided bezel-less design with a 4K screen resolution. We assume the display is an LCD screen. The display supports 90% DCI-P3 wide colour gamut and is equipped with MEMC motion compensation technology.
Huawei Smart Screen V55i is also equipped with Honghu Smart chipset, a quad-core processor made up of two Cortex-A73 cores and two Cortex-A53 cores. The processor also comes with a quad-core Mali-G51 GPU. The processor pairs with 4GB of RAM and there is 64GB of internal storage onboard.
Moreover, the V55i is equipped with a smart audio system and has 8 speaker units. The 2.4L large sound cavity brings an immersive audio experience. More importantly, Huawei Smart Screen V55i is a smart home control centre which can control smart home gadgets by voice. It also supports voice life query and can be used as a home message board among other functions.
In addition, the Huawei Smart Screen V55i uses a low-light camera with a pop-up design. The camera supports 1080P HD video calls. Huawei says the low-light camera can also record impressive videos in low-light conditions. The automatic pop-up mechanism ensures that the camera is automatically hidden when not in use, effectively protecting the user’s privacy. At the same time, the camera brings smart functions such as smart portrait lock, face recognition, and interpupillary distance recognition. In addition, it enables multi-party video calls with support for 4-party free calls with high resolution, high fluency and low latency.
The new Huawei smart TV also has an AI fitness function that can be opened instantly with just a sentence “I want to exercise”. With the support of the AI camera, the fitness function can help users detect the consistency of fitness movements and demonstrations. The unique intelligent body and joint recognition technology can correct the wrong posture at any time, making fitness more safe and effective.
Yet another interesting feature is the smart cross-screen. The smart TV supports dual mobile phone projection on the screen whereby you can display the contents of two different mobile phones on the display at the same time. You can also project a single mobile phone’s content on the screen. The smartphone can also be used to control the display. It also comes with several Chinese users-centric apps and contents.
The pricing and availability are yet to be announced.
The Huawei MatePad has been unveiled in China. The new tablet is a cheaper and less-powerful version of the MatePad Pro and is targeted at students.
Huawei MatePad specifications
The MatePad has a 10.4-inch 2000 x 2100 2K IPS display with moderately sized bezels of equal dimensions surrounding it. It has an aluminum frame and an aluminum backplate and is available in white and blue.
There is a Kirin 810 processor inside paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. It also has support for storage expansion via a MicroSD card slot for up to an additional 512GB.
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The Huawei MatePad has an 8MP selfie camera and an 8MP rear camera with autofocus and an LED flash. The camera app has lots of features including HDR and support for time-lapse photography.
There is a 7250mAh battery inside with support for 18W wired fast charging. The tablet comes in Wi-Fi (BAH3-W09) and LTE (BAH3-AL00) variants. It also has support for Huawei’s M-Pencil active stylus but doesn’t ship with one. It runs EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 out of the box.
Features
Huawei has designed the tablet for learning and packs it with features to make it learning-friendly. The tablet is designed for both kids, teenagers, and adults and comes with content for all ages. There is a custom desktop mode that puts educational apps and content right in front of the user once the tablet is unlocked.
Another feature is the display which has a TÜV Rheinland certification. The tablet can automatically adjust brightness and contrast and also has a switch to activate a monochrome mode.
With the M-Pencil, owners can take notes just as they would with a regular pen and notebook. They can also draw, make sketches, and practice calligraphy.
Huawei says the MatePad has four speakers with Histen 6.0 and Harman Kardon Audio so users can clearly hear the voice of their tutors or whatever they are listening to. It also has four microphones that cancel out background noise and picks up the user’s voice when engaging with a tutor online.
Last but not least is the seamless integration between the tablet and the phone. This way, you can easily drag and drop content from one device to another. This feature is limited to devices running EMUI.
Huawei MatePad Price and Availability
The MatePad starts at ¥1899 (~$269) for the Wi-Fi-only base model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. A Wi-Fi-only 6+128GB version sells for ¥2199 (~$311) and an LTE version with the same configuration is pried at ¥2499 (~$353). The tablet will go on sale on April 26 on Vmall.com.
Oppo Find X2 Pro launched last month is finally put through DxOMark Audio tests and the phone scores an impressive 74 points similar to Apple iPhone XS Max from 2018. The device only falls behind Huawei Mate 20X and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro in the leaderboard.
For the unaware, DxOMark, known for camera reviews started testing smartphone audio performance since late last year. Ther tests include both the playback and recording capabilities of the phones using the default app. As of now, the company hast tested 22 devices so far and the Oppo Find X2 Pro is the latest to join the squad.
As mentioned earlier, Oppo’s latest premium flagship smartphone bags an overall score of 74 points with sub-sores of 75 and 69 points for playback and recording respectively.
While testing playback on the Find X2 Pro, the DxOMark Audio team found it to be an ideal phone for watching movies and playing games with strong bass. That said, the mid-range frequencies do lack clarity, which results in producing muffled boomy sound.
As for dynamics, at a soft volume, the phone outperforms every other phone tested by the company so far. Though it maintains its excellence at nominal volume, the same cannot be said at higher volume as the device tends to lose precision with muffled attacks. The top and bottom dual stereo speakers of the handset offer a good balance but wideness isn’t that good, however, distance perception is stellar in movies and is also consistent globally.
The volume levels on the phone feel natural and good at maximum level but the initial volume levels are too loud for high loudness content. Lastly, the playback on the device has lower artifacts as it does a good job controlling undesirable sounds.
Talking about recording, the Find X2 Pro beats the DxOMark Audio leader Mi 10 Pro and iPhone XS Max throughout the entire bass frequency range maintaining its response around 0dB. The voices in recording are preserved clearly but the device performs average in loud environments.
The handset sets a new record in wideness, especially in life video use cases. However, the localizability is poor using the selfie camera due to muffled sound. Whereas it performs fairly well in volume, and recordings have fewer artifacts with accurate and balanced background rendition.
Huawei has officially unveiled the new Nova 7 series in China. The Nova lineup is usually focused on dishing out phones with a unique aesthetic design, powerful selfies and impressive performance at affordable pricing. This year’s models include the Nova 7 5G, Nova 7 SE 5G and Nova 7 Pro 5G. One impressive aspect the series utilises an OLED display for the first time with a hole-punch selfie camera.
Huawei Nova 7 Pro
The Huawei Nova 7 Pro is definitely the high-end variant and is equipped with a 6.57-inch OLED curved display with a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. The device has a 19.5: 9 aspect ratio and also supports DCI-P3 color gamut. The display is also certified by TUV Rheinland.
The Nova 7 Pro is powered by the Kirin 985 processor which is a 5G chipset. It is manufactured using TSMC’s 7nm process and integrates a single-chip 5G baseband solution without a plug-in. It supports 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G network standards and NSA / SA 5G dual-modes. The theoretical maximum downlink rate is 1277Mbps and the uplink rate is 173Mbps. In comparison with the Snapdragon 865 processor integrated with Snapdragon X55 modem, the downlink rate is said to be about 40% faster while the uplink rate is about 75% faster. Honor’s president earlier hinted that the Kirin 985 bridges the gap between the Kirin 990 and Kirin 820 processors.
The processor is paired with 8GB of RAM while there are 128GB and 256GB storage options available.
For photography, the Nova 7 Pro packs a quad-camera setup comprising a 64MP main sensor with f/1.7 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, an 8MP telephoto camera and a 2MP Macro lens. For selfies, the device packs a dual selfie camera setup – a 32MP auto-focus + 8MP wide-angle combo. The camera comes with features such as SLR level BM3D noise reduction, eye tracking AF, dazzling beauty, Super Night 3.0, wide-angle distortion correction and others. The camera can also focus quickly in low light, regardless of distance. The Nova7 Pro supports 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, and up to 50x digital zoom. It supports dual-structure OIS optical image stabilization and AIS telephoto super image stabilization.
In terms of video, the Nova 7 Pro also supports video tracking, high-definition image stabilization, 1080p high-definition output, and 15x zoom.
Keeping the lights on is a generous 4000mAh battery. The phone supports 40W super-fast charging and can fully charge the battery in one hour. The Nova 7 series runs on Android 10-based EMUI 10.1 OS and supports NFC.
Huawei Nova 7
The Nova 7 features a similar design and shares several features with the Nova 7 Pro. The Huawei Nova 7 packs a slightly smaller 6.53-inch FHD+ OLED display with a single punch-hole selfie camera located at the upper left corner.
The Nova 7 is also powered by a Kirin 985 processor paired with 8GB of RAM. It also comes in 128GB and 256GB internal storage options. The Nova 7 has the same Quad rear camera setup as the Nova 7 Pro.
Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G
Huawei also announced the Nova 7 SE which is also a 5G phone but is powered by a Kirin 820 5G chipset. The phone features a 6.5-inch full-screen single punch-hole design just like the Nova 7. The Nova 7 SE comes in 6GB +128GB and 8GB+128GB options.
At the rear, there is also a 64MP main sensor paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle, a 2MP depth of field sensor and a 2MP macro lens. The Nova 7 SE crams a 4000mAh battery and has support for 40W super fast charge.
Pricing and Availability
Here are the prices of the Huawei Nova 7 Pro 5G, Nova 7 SE and Nova 7 5G.
Xiaomi and Redmi have a number of new devices and products that will be announced in Europe soon. About a week ago, a list of IoT products heading to the old continent was posted on the internet. Today, another leaker has revealed three new smartphones that will soon be announced.
According to Roland Quandt (@rquandt), Xiaomi will be announcing the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Redmi Note 9, and the Mi 10 Lite in Europe soon.
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Redmi Note 9 Pro already launched in India in the second week of March and a few weeks later, it made its way to Thailand as the Redmi Note 9S. Xiaomi also made it available for other countries via AliExpress.
While it sure is surprising why the Redmi Note 9 Pro is getting launched in Europe since there is the Redmi Note 9S, we should not forget that Xiaomi (read Redmi) never actually launched the Redmi Note 9S in Europe. The launch in Europe should make it easier for folks in this region to easily get their hands on a unit.
We do not expect the European variant to differ greatly, if at all, from the model in India but expect minor differences such as LTE bands and GPS.
Roland Quandt said the phone will have 6GB of RAM paired with 128GB of storage and will come in white, gray, and green.
New Xiaomi devices happening SOON(tm) (for Europe):
Redmi Note 9 Pro 6/128GB white, grey, green Redmi Note 9 3/64GB white, grey, green Mi Note 10 Lite 6/128GB white, black, purple
The Redmi Note 9 is yet to make its debut in any market. The phone was recently spotted on TENAA’s database sporting a smaller display than the Pro model. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a punch-hole at the top left corner, and quad rear cameras.
Redmi Note 9 according to images posted on TENAA
There is no confirmation of the processor inside the phone but there are reports it may be MediaTek’s Helio G80 chipset. Time will tell if this is true or if Redmi is sticking to the Snapdragon 665 processor of the Redmi Note 8.
The Redmi Note 9 will land in Europe with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It will be available in white, gray, and green.
Mi Note 10 Lite
The existence of the Mi Note 10 Lite was first reported last month. The phone is a less powerful version of the Mi Note 10 and mi Note 10 Pro announced late last year.
The Mi Note 10 Lite will make its way to Europe with a 6.47-inch display like its siblings but a slightly-less powerful Snapdragon 730 processor, a 64MP quad-camera setup on the back rather than the 108MP penta-camera setup of the standard and pro models. It will have the same 5260mAh battery and support for 30W fast wired charging.
Xiaomi will launch the phone with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and it will be available in white, black, and purple.
There is no specific date for the launch of these phones but do not expect a fanfare as the pandemic has forced manufacturers to announce new products online. Nevertheless, once they are official, we will let you know.
If you are searching for a flagship phone to buy, there are several options available from Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO, OnePlus, iQOO, and Nubia (RedMagic). However, choosing a phone can be difficult when there are plenty of options available.
Today, we are taking two of this year’s flagships and pitting them against each other to make it easier for you to choose. The phones are the new OnePlus 8 and the Red Magic 5G which recently went on sale globally.
As usual, we will compare both phones based on the following:
Design
Display
Performance
Cameras
Battery and Fast Charging
Additional Features
Price
Design
The OnePlus 8 adopts the popular punch-hole display design. Its screen is also curved at the sides which can be a pro or a con depending on the user. On the other hand, the Red Magic 5G sticks to a regular display and keeps the panel flat.
Both phones are covered in glass on both sides and come in pretty and bright colors, though the Red Magic’s Hot Rod Red and Pulse colorways will surely turn heads faster than the OnePlus 8. Folks may lean towards the OnePlus because it has a more simple design, unlike the Red Magic Phone which doesn’t hide in its design that it is a gaming phone.
Another aspect of the design worth mentioning is the weight and the dimensions. The OnePlus 8 is about 40 grams lighter than the Red Magic 5G though one can say its smaller battery capacity and display plays a part in keeping it light. It is also slimmer at 8mm against the Red Magic’s 9.8mm thick body.
Display
The OnePlus has a 6.55-inch 1080 x 2400 AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The Red Magic 5G has a larger 6.65-inch 1080 x 2340 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate.
The OnePlus has a higher PPI and also has HDR10+ support but the Red Magic’s 144Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate are higher which means games and apps that can take advantage of the high refresh rate will run smoother compared to the OnePlus 8.
While a higher refresh rate is a plus, the OnePlus 8 has a better display with respect to color accuracy. DisplayMate even rates it has one of the best displays in the industry.
Performance
The two phones are powered by the same Snapdragon 865 chipset and come in different RAM and storage configurations. Performance should be the same but it is possible one is smoother than the other based on software optimizations.
Cameras
The OnePlus 8 has a 48MP f/1.7 primary camera with PDAF and OIS along with a 16MP ultrawide angle camera and a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera.
The Red Magic 5G has a 64MP f/1.8 Sony IMX 686 primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. There is no OIS which means photos and videos will not come out well if you don’t have stable hands.
Reviews have revealed the Red Magic takes average photos. The OnePlus 8 is also not a camera beast and is said to be decent at best. However, the presence of OIS is a plus. It should also take better ultrawide angle photos and selfies than the Red Magic 5G.
Battery and Fast Charging
The OnePlus 8 has a 4300mAh battery capacity and supports 30W wired fast charging. The Red Magic 5G comes with not only a bigger 4500mAh battery but also charges faster as it supports 55W wired fast charging. Nubia claims the phone will charge from empty to full in 40 minutes. Sadly, you have to purchase a 55W charger separately for the Red Magic 5G as it ships with an 18W fast charger. OnePlus ships its own phone with a 30W charger.
The Red Magic 5G has a number of additional features that give it an edge over the OnePlus 8. It has an audio jack, a built-in cooling fan, shoulder trigger buttons, 7.1 channel surround sound, 4D shock, and customizable LEDs.
It also supports additional accessories such as the Magic Adapter which has an ethernet port, a USB Type-C port, and an audio jack. With the adapter, you can charge, plug in your headphones, and connect a LAN cable without any of the cords getting in the way while you play games on the phone. Just remember that the Magic Adapter has to be purchased separately.
The OnePlus 8 doesn’t have any fancy tricks as it is a regular flagship and not a gaming phone. However, it will handle any game you throw at it. It doesn’t have an audio jack but it has stereo speakers like the Red Magic 5G. It will also survive splashes and usage in the rain even though it doesn’t have an official IP rating.
One important feature that is worth mentioning is software support that matches that of Google’s Pixel phones. The OnePlus 8 and the Red Magic 5G both run Android 10 out of the box but the OnePlus 8 will most likely get updated to Android 11 first. It will also get updated to Android 12 and Android 13, a feat the Red Magic 5G can only dream of.
Price
The Red Magic 5G is currently available for $579/£539/€579 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB version and $649/£599/€649 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB version.
The OnePlus sells for a much higher price in the US, UK, and Europe. It is priced at $699/£599/€719 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB model and $799/£699/€819 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB version.
The Red Magic 5G is not sold in India but the OnePlus 8 is. It starts at INR 41,999 (~$549) for the 6GB + 128GB version; goes up to INR 44,999 (~$588) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB version, and then INR 49,999 (~$653) for the 12GB + 256GB version.
If the Red Magic 5G does make its way to India, we do not think it will sell for lower than the OnePlus 8 as it will be imported into the country, which means import tax and the recent increase in GST for mobile phones will drive the price up.
Conclusion
The Red Magic 5G is quite affordable compared to several other flagships and that is on top of the several additional features it has to offer. Sadly, reviews have revealed it performs averagely when it comes to taking pictures.
Nubia’s poor software support is another thing. The Red Magic 3 and Red Magic 3S released last year are still running Android Pie which means the Red Magic 5G may not get updated at all or will receive just one OS upgrade that will arrive pretty late.
The OnePlus 8 sells for more but it tries to justify its price with its higher quality display, better cameras, and OnePlus’ software support. It would be an easy recommendation if it sold for slightly less in Europe and the US. Nevertheless, it is one of the top flagship phones you can purchase now.
Xiaomi has put a new product up for crowdfunding on its Youpin platform that launched the HIMO Z116 folding electric bicycle. It is a foldable e-bike and has a built in removable lithium battery, which can have it last up to 80 kilometers.
The HIMO Z16 electric bike features the general e-bike design but with its body being able to fold from 3 different areas. This includes the central body, the foot pedals, and the bicycle’s handlebar. Once it is folded, it becomes more portable thanks to its reduction in size, which will allow it to be easily carried in car trunks. Furthermore, its weight is also relatively light, coming in at just 22.5 kilograms.
The foldable electric bike has three modes as well for different situations. It can run on pure power, or power-assisted modes, and even completely be run by the user alone through the pedals. Its maximum speed can reach up to 25km/h and its range on pure power mode is about 55 kilometers, although, on assisted power mode, it can reach ranged around 80 kilometers or even beyond.
In terms of features, the HIMO Z16 electric bike also offers an HD LCD screen which is rated IPX7 for waterproofing, that displays real time information like speed, power, mileage, any faults in the system and more. It also has a dual disk brake system and high wear resistant tires. The e-bike is priced at 2,499 Yuan, which roughly translates to about 352 US Dollars and is currently being crowdfunded on the Xiaomi Youpin platform.
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Edition is officially canceled. The Japanese carrier NTT Docomo has decided to cancel the release of the special Galaxy S20+ variant due to the iconic Olympic games being postponed.
Samsung was originally planning on putting the device on sale in July 2020. However, after the announcement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games being postponed came through, the South Korean tech giant shared the Japanese mobile operator’s press release earlier today (23rd April 2020). It is currently unclear whether the decision was from Samsung or NTT.
The former was expecting the sales number of the Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Edition to drop but didn’t announce the cancelation previously. However, the situation has changed over the past couple of weeks as the situation with the global Coronavirus pandemic has been a cause for major concern.
Samsung and NTT Docomo are likely to be preparing a different Olympic Games Edition smartphone for 2021. This is when the Tokyo games might end up being hosted. The smartphone manufacturer is a major Olympic partner so this is still a possibility. Furthermore, it will also likely be for a different smartphone model like the Galaxy Note 20 or the 2021 Galaxy S model. However, this is just speculation so take it with a grain of salt.
Large corporations and common people are joining hands to fight back the COVID-19 global pandemic. From its side, Samsung has already helped various nations like its home country South Korea and key markets like India. Now, the firm announces a new free repair program for the frontline workers in the US. Additionally, the company is also offering discounts up to 30% on purchase from its online store for them.
Samsung has partnered with uBreakiFix to offer free repair to frontline workers such as doctors, nurses, hospital workers, EMTs, police officers, and firefighters. The program is valid till June 30 and eligible individuals with a valid ID can either mail their Samsung smartphones or visit a nearby uBreakiFix outlet.
The free repair is valid once per customer and also covers cracked screen and battery replacement. The only condition to be met is the phone should turn on and must not have water damage. Further, all the first responders and healthcare professionals in the US can also avail up to 30% discount on the Samsung online store.
According to the press release, Samsung is offering these benefits to frontline workers so they can have access to proper communication devices to remain connected with friends and family in this challenging time.
A new vulnerability might have just been found in Apple iPhones. Security researchers have claimed that the default iOS Mail app suffers from a severe security flaw and is vulnerable to attacks from hackers.
According to a report from ZecOps, the vulnerability is already being exploited “in the wild” and that it is an advanced threat that Apple is unaware of. The research agency believes that at least 6 high profile targets have been exploited so far, including a Japanese mobile carrier executive and other “individuals from a Fortune 500 company in North America.”
ZecOps have refrained from mentioning names stating privacy reasons but said that it was unable to obtain the malicious code since the emails were remotely deleted by hackers. The firm believes that the vulnerability is related to 2 zero-day iOS exploits that have existed in the Mail app since at least iOS 6, which was launched back in 2012.
According to ZecOps, “the attack’s scope consists of sending a specially crafted email to a victim’s mailbox enabling it to trigger the vulnerability in the context of iOS MobileMail application on iOS 12 or mailed on iOS 13.” However, the method to reproduce this vulnerability has failed so far by various other researchers. This includes Jann Horn and Maddie Stone from Google’s Project Zero cybersecurity program.
@ZecOps your writeup says "The suspicious events included strings commonly used by hackers (e.g. 414141…4141).", but that's also what it looks like when you just base64-encode nullbytes; and this is MIME parsing, so you're likely to see base64-encoded data
Notably, Apple was reached out from Beijing News reported in China to verify the report from ZecOps, regarding the vulnerability the iOS mail app faces on iPhones. Unfortunately, Apple China declined to comment on the situation so we have no official confirmation. Other researchers are currently asking ZecOps to provide more details on how to recreate the vulnerability to actually prove the security flaw’s existence.
Huawei has recently been expanding on its smart IoT offerings. Examples of this are the recent FreeBuds 3 truly wireless earbuds and the Watch GT 2, which are both powered by its custom built Kirin A1 chipset. Now, the custom HiSilicon processor will reportedly also be found in headphones and a smart eyewear from Huawei.
HiSilicon Kirin A1
According to a new report, the Chinese tech giant is planning to launch more products with its latest Kirin A1 chipset in the near future. This includes headphones, a neckband, smart eyewear, and a smart speaker as well. In an interview, Zach Yang, Wearables and Audio Product Marketing Director of Huawei, revealed that the company will be launching Kirin A1 powered products in 2020 and 2021.
The HiSilicon chipset was custom made specifically for wearables products and was unveiled back at IFA 2019. Since then, Huawei has launched products like the FreeBuds 3 and Watch GT 2 which sport the new chipset. Unfortunately, the senior executive did not reveal any specific dates or a launch roadmap/timeline as to when exactly we can expect the headphones or smart eye wear to launch.
FreeBuds 3
Although, he did mention that the plan is to launch soon, possibly by the year end or next year. Huawei and its subsidiary Honor have been wanting to expand on their IoT product lineup, especially in India. Thus, we can expect more announcements to arrive in the coming weeks regarding this. So stay tuned.
Huawei is on the release spree, both in terms of product launches and software update rollouts. The company will be soon announcing Huawei Nova 5 series, amidst this, it has been rolling out EMUI 10.1 closed beta updates to certain newer deices and an incremental EMUI 10 update to older flagships. The Huawei Mate 10 series in China is the latest to receive the latter update with build version EMUI 10.0.0.170.
The new update brings features such as multi-screen collaboration, screen sharing, smart charging mode, and April 2020 security patch. This is exactly the same update that was recently rolled out to the Huawei P20 series.
But for those devices, the OTA came with build number EMUI 10.0.0.172, instead of EMUI 10.0.0.170 for the Huawei Mate 10 series.
Anyway, here’s the list of models that are currently receiving this update.
The update weighs 728MB in size and requires the above-mentioned eligible devices to be on EMUI 10.0.0.162 build. Just like the last time, we are not sure when the update will be hitting the global versions of these devices.
Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO has announced a brand new 5G flagship in China – the iQOO Neo3. Staying true to its essence, the new iQOO model brings 5G and top-end flagship performance at a relatively affordable price tag. The phone is powered by the new Snapdragon 865 chipset and comes with a capable 144Hz display upfront.
The iQOO Neo3 comes with a punch-hole display on the front and a rectangular camera housing at the back. Note that the single punch-hole camera is situated on the top-right corner, instead of the usual top-left corner of the display. The rest of the design is similar to other 2020 flagships.
iQOO Neo3 Specification
Inside, the iQOO Neo3 comes with the Snapdragon 865 processor clocked at 2.84GHz. This is the best Qualcomm chipset in the market right now and offers high-end graphics performance thanks to its Adreno 650 GPU. The new iQOO model also upgrades the storage standard to UFS 3.1 which promises sequential reading speeds of up to 1733MB/s and write speeds of 731 MB/s.
The display is one of the biggest highlights of the iQOO Neo3. The phone comes with a 6.57-inch FHD+ LCD panel with 98% sRGB color gamut, DCI-P3, and HDR 10. The screen features an aspect ratio of 20:9 with a screen to body ratio going over 90%. This LCD panel supports 144Hz high refresh rate, just like Nubia Play and other gaming flagships. The high refresh rate has been reportedly optimized for over 1000 apps in China.
Note that there’s no screen fingerprint sensor on the Neo3. So you get a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Along with this gaming-friendly screen, the iQOO Neo3 comes with a 11-tier cooling system inside which the company claims can cool the internal temperature by up to 10 degrees. The phone also features stereo speakers and Hi-Fi sound, ensuring an immersive entertainment experience. The Neo3 is also a KPL (King Pro League) certified gaming smartphone.
The phone supports dual-mode 5G SA/NSA, NFC, and Wi-Fi6+. So you can enjoy high speeds of up to 1.2Gbps with a compatible Wi-Fi 6 router. As for the battery, the iQOO Neo3 has a pretty large 4500mAh capacity one inside with support for 44W fast charging. iQOO claims that the phone can be charged up to 50% in just minutes.
As for software, the iQOO Neo3 runs the new iQOO UI based on Android 10.
iQOO Neo3 Cameras
The iQOO Neo3 comes with a 48MP AI triple-camera setup at the back. In addition to the high-resolution 48MP primary sensor, the phone features an 8MP 112° ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro lens. iQOO reveals that the phone supports Hyper-HDR which enables it to capture good quality photos in different lighting conditions. The front 16MP punch-hole selfie shooter supports portrait mode as well.
iQOO Neo3 Pricing & Availability
The iQOO Neo3 start at 2698 yuan ($381) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, 2998 yuan ($423) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and 3398 yuan ($480) for the 8GB RAM and 256GB variant. There’s a weird 12GB RAM and 128GB combination too that retails for 3298 yuan ($466).
The pre-sale of the device is already underway in China in blue and black gradient colors and the phone will go on sale on April 29 at 10 AM.
DJI, the popular drone maker, is gearing up for the launch of the Mavic Air 2. However, just prior to its launch, an FCC certification was spotted which revealed the specs of the drone, while the close up images of the drone were also revealed accidentally, by a DJI partner website.
Images Via DroneDJ
According to DroneDJ, the reporting agency that first broke the news, DJI Mavic Air 2 will cost 799 US Dollars. Furthermore, leaks had pointed at the successor having a 50 percent larger battery with a flight up time also being a couple of minutes higher than the Mavic 2. Reportedly, it can reach speeds up to 42.5 miles per hour, similar to the Mavic Air, and its camera will capture images up to 48 megapixel and record 4K videos as well.
In terms of stabilization, it has a 3 axis image stabilizer alongside several intelligent automated photo modes, like the ActiveTrack 3.0 that allows users to pick a subject for the drone to follow automatically. Unfortunately, it is still unclear when the Mavic Air 2 will actually go on sale, however, DJI has scheduled an event for the 27th of April 2020, so we may see the drone being unveiled on that same date.
Samsung is known to release to flagship series in a year, one in the first quarter and the other in the latter half of the year. The Galaxy S20 series is already here while rumors are already surfacing regarding the Galaxy Note 20 series. But, the South Korean tech giant might have just been dropping hints regarding its upcoming flagship lineup.
Reportedly: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 between the Galaxy S20 and S10+
According to a new report, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 might just have been spotted on Samsung Rewards section, under the “$1 Spot Themes.” In this section, an image was shared which depicted three smartphones, with the corner two being the Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy S20, while in the middle an unknown new device was sandwiched between the two.
Unlike the other two smartphones, this device didn’t seem to have the Infinity-O display with a centered punch hole selfie shooter on the front or a dual selfie camera on the top right corner either. This device might be the Galaxy Note 20, which may even feature an under display front camera. Furthermore, a notable aspect of the device is its screen as well, since it has negligible bezels on every side and no physical power and volume rockers being visible.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Concept Render
Unfortunately, this design goes against leaks which have previously surfaced and could likely be a mockup made from the company. However, the fact that the physical buttons have been taken out may be right as the Galaxy Note 20 was rumored to be getting rid of it. Although this is just speculation at this point, so take it with a grain of salt and stay tuned for more updates.
Xiaomi had partnered with Samsung to launch the world’s first smartphone featuring a 108-megapixel camera sensor. Now, both the companies are working together for a smartphone with 150-megapixel camera which is now said to launch in Q4 2020.
In line with the previous report, reliable tipster Iceuniverse has now reaffirmed that a smartphone featuring a 150-megapixel camera sensor will first get launched by Xiaomi in the fourth quarter of this year.
While the camera sensor will be made by Samsung, the South Korean giant won’t be the first one to adopt it in a smartphone. Currently, there’s no information about which smartphone model of Xiaomi will feature this high megapixel count camera sensor but it could be a part of Mi MIX series of the Mi CC series.
As per the reports, the 150-megapixel camera sensor from Samsung has completed the R&D phase. It has a footprint of around 1-inch and makes use of the same Nonacell technology that the company used for the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s ISOCELL Bright HM1 sensor.
Because of the Nonacell technology, the upcoming sensor could combine nine pixels into one to achieve higher light absorption and thus, the the final shots should technically have a pixel count of around 16MP.
Other reports have claimed that OPPO and Vivo will also launch smartphones with a 150MP camera but they will get launched in the first quarter of next year and will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 chipset.
The report also claims that Samsung has also started development of 250-megapixel camera sensor. Recently, the company revealed that it is planning to develop a 600-megapixel camera sensor. To put this development into perspective, human eyes can match up to 500-megapixel resolution.
However, Samsung’s ambitions for the future camera sensors is not limited to 600MP resolution. The company is also looking to make sensors that can register smells and tastes. It is also planning to provide camera sensors for other use cases, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and other IoT (Internet of Things) devices.
MIUI 12 and Mi 10 Youth Edition will be officially announced on April 27 in China. The company has been teasing the features of both since it revealed the launch date earlier this week. Now, out of the blue, Zhang Guoquan, the director of smartphone software development at Xiaomi confirms the rollout of the update will begin on the day of the announcement itself.
Usually, Xiaomi releases a newer version of MIUI in the second half of the year. But this year, the company is set to reveal it in the second quarter itself, probably to celebrate the firm’s 10th-year anniversary.
If that is not enough, the Chinese tech giant may roll out the MIUI 12 update on April 27 itself, the day when it will be unveiled. This info comes directly from Zhang Guoquan, who is responsible for Xiaomi’s mobile software development. Unfortunately, he did not reveal which devices will be getting it first.
This information was exposed all of a sudden when a person on Weibo simply asked whether the update will be released on the day of the press conference. Chinese companies like to tease their fans regarding their upcoming products, so it is not uncommon for Xiaomi to break out the news early.
Vivo unveiled the Vivo S6 5G at the end of March in China. The handset was made available in three colors namely Swan Lake, Danube River and Jazz Black. Now, almost a month after its announcement, the device is getting a fourth color option called ‘Streaming Mystery’.
The ‘Streaming Mystery’ variant of the Vivo S6 5G does not bring anything new to the table apart from an impressive paint job. But it is worth noting that this gradient finish looks better than the original options. The new version seems to be a mashup of already available ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘Danube River’.
Vivo S6 5G Streaming Mystery
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The new edition of Vivo S6 5G has got shades of blue, purple, violet, magenta, and cream on its back glass panel. The device also inherits the vertically placed Vivo and 5G branding from the previous variants.
As for availability, the Vivo S6 5G Streaming Mystery will be on sale in China starting April 30.
Vivo S6 5G Specifications
Unlike most mid-range 5G smartphone, the Vivo S6 5G comes powered by Samsung Exynos 980 SoC paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB ROM. The handset features a 6.44-inches FHD+ AMOLED display with a dew-drop notch nesting a 32MP selfie camera, HDR 10 capability, 103% NTSC ultra-wide color gamut, contrast up to 1200000:1, and in-screen fingerprint reader.
On the back, the phone comes fitted with a circular module housing a 48MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide snapper, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2 MP depth sensor. The handset runs FunTouch OS 10 based on Android 10 and is backed by a 4,500mAh with support for 18W fast charging.
The Vivo S6 5G retails for 2,698 Yuan ($381) and 2,998 Yuan ($423) for the 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB storage configurations respectively.
Xiaomi-backed Huami Technologies, which is known for its Amazfit smartwatches, it now all set to launch a new smartwatch in its home market China on 30th April. The company has teased that it will launch Amazfit BIP Lite 1S which will offer 30-day battery life.
As the name indicates, the upcoming device is a new variant of the BIP Lite wearable. The teaser poster for the Amazfit BIP Lite 1S reveals that the company is keeping the square-shaped display on the smartwatch and shows that it will be a 2.5D curved screen panel.
It is claimed that the wearable device is made for outdoor sports activities. However, the highlight of the device seems to be the battery life. Thanks to the low power consumption by the display, the upcoming smartwatch will offer 30-day battery life on a single charge.
The device will come equipped with a barometer and compass, and will have IP68 rating which makes it water and dust resistant. It will also have notifications support for QQ, WeChat, and SMS along with ability to unlock Xiaomi smartphones.
The company had launched the Amazfit BIP smartwatch in 2018 and then it introduced the BIP Lite wearable device last year. Earlier this year, the company had launched T-Rex rugged smartwatch and Amazfit Bip S at CES 2020 along with Amazfit PowerBuds and ZenBuds true-wireless earphones. Recently, Amazfit X Concept smartwatch finally got listed on Indiegogo for crowdfunding which was first unveiled in August last year.
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