Buy Synic Protective Soft Skin Cover for OnePlus 8 for just $1.99 from Giztop and Get 36% off on two Pieces

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Mar 19, 2020

Vivo is expected to announce the Vivo S6 5G smartphone by the end of this month or early April. It will be the company’s first S-series phone with 5G capabilities. The Chinese manufacturer recently shared a render which revealed the design of the bottom half of Vivo S6 5G’s rear shell. A reliable tipster from China shared a live shot of what appears to be the upcoming Vivo S6 5G phone.

The tipster did not reveal the name of the device. Since it is running on FunTouch OS UI, it appears to be an upcoming Vivo phone with dual punch-hole display. Hence, it is likely that the Vivo S6 5G may arrive with a pill-shaped cutout at the top-right corner.

The S-series phones from Vivo feature selfie-centric smartphones. The predecessor Vivo S5 that debuted in September last year came with a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Hence, there is a possibility that the Vivo S6 5G could be arriving with a dual front-facing camera. Probably, it will retain the 32-megapixel lens as the primary shooter. It could be accompanied by an ultrawide lens.

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There is no word on the specifications of the Vivo S6 5G. There are rumors that it could be powered by the Exynos 980 chipset which was made available first on the Vivo X30 and X30 Pro phones that debuted in December 2019. The Exynos 980 brings support for dual-mode 5G connectivity.

Above shown is a recently released poster of the Vivo S6 5G phone. It only reveals that the phone will come in blue-purple gradient color. The bottom edge of the device can be seen sporting a speaker grille, a USB-C port, a microphone and a SIM card slot. The handset may not feature a 3.5mm audio jack or it could be placed on the top edge. The phone seems to be equipped with an ultrathin and a lightweight body.

Recently, a Vivo phone with a model number of V1962BA was recently spotted at the 3C certification platform. The listing revealed that it supports 5G connectivity and it may ship with an 18W fast charger. It is speculated that the V1962BA model number may belong to the forthcoming Vivo S6 5G phone.

UMIDIGI UFit smartwatch with SpO2 sensor is now official for only $29.99

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 19, 2020

UMIDIGI announces a new smartwatch called UFit with SpO2 sensor, which is usually not found on smartwatches including the popular Apple Watch. Priced at $29.99, it is currently the cheapest wearable to come with this sensor on board.

In case you do not know, SpO2 sensors are used to measure blood oxygen levels. A normal healthy person usually has blood oxygen levels in the range of 95-100 percent. Lower than this level, even less than 90 percent is considered unhealthy. In addition to this sensor, the UMIDIGI UFit also features a heart rate sensor, which is found on almost all the wearables out there in the market.

The UFit comes with a 1.3-inch color display surrounded by stainless steel chassis. It has all the features a wearable must have such as 24 x 7 heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, fitness tracking, music playback controls, and more. This smart device is also water-resistant up to 50 meters and hence users can take it for swims without any hassle.

The UMIDIGI UFit will go on sale for the first time from 27th March for only $29.99 from AliExpress. Celebrating the launch, the brand is also giving away 15 units of the UFit along with 5 units of its newly launched F2 smartphone with a punch-hole display on its official website. To enter the giveaway, simply follow the on-screen instructions listed in the gleam widget.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) renders and specifications leaked

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Mar 19, 2020

In the previous month, a forthcoming Samsung tablet named Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) was spotted at Google Play Console. The listing had revealed its moniker, renders and some key specs. Reliable tipster Evan Blass shared fresh renders of the device along with specs sheet.

The budget-friendly Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) will be made available through AT8T in the U.S. There is no word on the other markets that will be receiving the Tab A 8.4. The new renders reveal that the tablet features a SIM / microSD card tray on its left while power button and volume buttons can be seen on the right. The bezel above the display has a speaker and a front camera.

The rear shell of the device which seems to be made out of polycarbonate material has a single camera without an LED flash. Its bottom features a USB-C port placed between a pair of speaker grilles.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) specifications

The Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) has a display that supports full HD resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels. The Exynos 7904 SoC that clocks at 1.8GHz will power the device with 3 GB of RAM. For storage, it will come with an internal space of 32 GB and it will support up to 512 GB of microSD card through the storage slot.

The Android 9.0 Pie OS will come preloaded on the Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020). The device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. It will have a rear camera of 8-megapixel and a frontal shooter of 5-megapixel.

On the connectivity front, the tablet will arrive with support for Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. The device measures 7.95 x 4.93 x 0.28 inches and weighs 11.2oz. There is no word on the pricing or release date of the Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) tablet. It will come in a single color called Mocha.

Redmi K30 Pro 5G’s notch-less display won’t support high refresh rate

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Mar 19, 2020

Redmi will be announcing the Redmi K30 Pro 5G smartphone on the coming Tuesday. It will be arriving as the successor for the Redmi K20 Pro that was received well by critics and general users. The Redmi K30 phone that went official in December sported a dual punch-hole display. Hence, it was speculated that the Redmi K30 Pro may sport the same design. However, recent reports have revealed that the Redmi K30 Pro will be equipped with a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie snapper like the predecessor phone. The company has released fresh posters to reveal the appearance of its display. Xiaomi Redmi Product Director Wang Teng Thomas revealed that the Redmi K30 Pro supports the conventional 60Hz refresh rate.

in the new posters, the Redmi K30 Pro’s notch-less screen can be seen surrounded by thin-bezels. Like the predecessor model, the Redmi K30 Pro seems to be equipped with LED lights on the edges of the pop-up camera module. There is no confirmation whether the LEDs will be visual flair, or it will function as camera flash. The display of the phone will be integrated with a fingerprint reader.

The handset will be arriving in at least two colors like green and silver/white. There is a round-shaped camera module on the backside of the device. It is equipped with four cameras and an LED flash can be seen below the camera housing. The 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 sensor is expected to be available on the device as the primary shooter.

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Wang Teng Thomas revealed on Weibo that the Redmi K30 Pro’s display will support 60Hz refresh rate. Most of the Snapdragon 865 SoC powered phones are equipped with higher refresh rates. However, the recently launched iQOO 3 5G phone sported a punch-hole display with 60Hz refresh rate.

Thomas said that the Redmi K30 Pro has a Samsung AMOLED display. Even though the display does not offer high refresh rates, it is remarkable when it comes to color reproduction, brightness, color accuracy and more.

Honor 30S launch date is March 30

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Mar 19, 2020

Recent reports had revealed that Honor is gearing up to launch a new smartphone called Honor 30S. The rumor mill had also speculated that the device may go official by the end of this month. The rumors have turned out to be true as Honor released an official confirmation through its Weibo account that the Honor 30S smartphone will be announced on March 30.

The Honor 30S launch date poster only confirms the March 30 date and has no information on its specifications. However, the image highlights the chipset that powers the Honor 30S phone. It is speculated that it will be the first smartphone to feature Huawei’s upcoming Kirin 820 chipset. Since it is said to be a 5G-ready SoC, the Honor 30S will arrive with support for 5G connectivity.

Recent reports have revealed that Kirin 820 will be a 7nm chipset that will come equipped with Cortex-A77 CPU cores and Mali-G77 GPU. The SoC is also rumored to deliver upgraded ISP and NPU experience. Apart from the Honor 30S phone, one of the upcoming Huawei Nova 7 series phone and Honor 10X will be powered by the Kirin 820 chipset. While the rumor mill has dubbed the successor of the Kirin 810 as Kirin 820, its official name is currently under the wraps.

Editor’s Pick: Huawei Watch GT 2e will debut on March 26

The Honor 30S will be arriving in Chinese market to replace the Kirin 810 powered Honor 20S phone from last year in September. There is no information available on the specifications of the Honor 30S smartphone. Leaked renders of the phone that were spotted recently revealed that it will be arriving in the market in Orange and White gradient color options.

The handset is rumored to sport a punch-hole display. The backside of the device features a rectangle-shaped camera module at its top-left corner. It houses four cameras and a LED flash. The smartphone seems to be sporting a side-mounted fingerprint reader. It is expected to carry support for up to 40W fast charging.

Huawei Watch GT 2e will debut on March 26

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Mar 19, 2020

Huawei will be announcing the Huawei P40 series of flagship phones on March 26. The Chinese firm is expected to announce some other products at the same event. A recent leak had revealed that the Chinese firm is working on the launch of a new smartwatch called Huawei Watch GT 2e. The leaked had revealed its entire specifications along with renders of its three color variants. Today, Huawei officially confirmed that the Huawei Watch GT 2e will be announced on March 26.

The above shown commercial that the company released through its Weibo account confirms the March 26 launch date. Hence, it is likely that the smartwatch will be showcased at the P40 launch event. The Watch GT 2e is expected to arrive as a lower version of the Huawei Watch GT 2 that was announced last year alongside the Huawei Mate 30 series in September.

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Huawei Watch GT 2e specifications

The Huawei Watch GT 2e is expected to borrow its design and main specs from the Watch GT 2. The upcoming wearable device from the Chinese manufacturer will be featuring a round-shaped AMOLED display that offers a high resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. The HiSilicon Hi1132 which is an ARM Cortex-M3 energy efficient SoC will be powering the device. It will be assisted by 16 MB of RAM.

The Watch GT 2e will arrive with Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. The device can be paired with Android devices running on Android 4.4 and above as well as iOS devices running on iOS 9.0 and above. It is expected to come equipped with GPS support.

The Watch GT 2e will receive power from 455mAh which will take around 1 hour to charge completely. It is speculated to last for up to 14 days on a single charge. The device is expected to arrive with a heart rate sensor. The Watch GT 2e will be a waterproof device with 53 x 10.8 x 46.8mm dimensions.

Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Realme 6 vs Redmi Note 8T: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 18, 2020

Samsung Galaxy M21 is official and it is one of the best battery phones out there. But is it valid even under other points of view? There is no better way to discover it than comparing it with the other best mid-rangers actually available. If you are looking for the device with the highest value for money, then you can not ignore the Realme 6 and the Redmi Note 8T. With their well-balanced specifications and their incredibly affordable prices, they can be considered the perfect rivals of the Samsung Galaxy M21. In this specs comparison, you will know our opinion about them.

Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Oppo Realme 6 vs Redmi Note 8T

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T	Realme 6	Samsung Galaxy M21
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	161.1 x 75.4 x 8.6 mm, 200 grams	162.1 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm, 191 grams	159 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm, 188 grams
DISPLAY	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 405 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 G90T, octa-core 2.05 GHz	Samsung Exynos 9611, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 10, Realme UI	Android 10, One UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, 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 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 13 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP f/2.0, f/2.2, and f/2.2 20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging 18W	4300 mAh, fast charging 30W	6000 mAh, fast charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant	Dual SIM slot

Design

Do you prefer having a better overall look or the most premium materials? If the first option is your favorite one, then go for the Realme 6. With its punch-hole display and its reflective glass back, it looks very gorgeous to be just a midrange phone. But if you prefer having better materials, choose the Redmi Note 8T since it is the only with a glass back. I am not a fan of the design of the Samsung Galaxy M21 due to its huge camera module and its more anonymous plastic body. Note that only the Realme 6 offers protection against water, it is splash resistant.

Display

The real battle is between the Samsung Galaxy M21 and Realme 6. The former should offer a more interesting color reproduction thanks to its AMOLED display boasting more vivid colors and deeper blacks. On the other hand, the latter offers a smoother user experience with a high 90 Hz refresh rate and a 120 Hz touch-sampling rate. That is why Realme 6 is a better choice for gamers. Do you prefer a display with explosive colors or a smooth one?

Redmi Note 8T has an IPS display with a Full HD+ resolution just like the ones you can find on most of the affordable mid-range phones. None of these devices features an in-display fingerprint scanner: the Realme 6 has a side-mounted one, while the others have a rear-mounted biometric sensor.

Specs & Software

Realme 6 is much better than Samsung Galaxy M21 and Redmi Note 8T if we talk about hardware. It has a stronger Helio G90T chipset which boasts very high CPU and GPU performance. It is not a flagship-class processor, but it is an upper-midrange SoC on a phone sold at a very affordable price. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with the most efficient chipset which, paired with a huge battery, will guarantee a low energy consumption and a very long battery life. Redmi Note 8T runs Android 9 Pie out of the box, while Samsung Galaxy M21 and Realme 6 are based on Android 10.

Camera

On the paper, the best camera setup belongs to Realme 6. It is equipped with a quad camera including a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. Samsung Galaxy M21 is supposed to be better at selfies with its 20 MP camera, but it also comes with a better 5 MP depth sensor. However, we have doubts about the photo quality of the primary sensor. On the paper, Redmi Note 8T is supposed to be more or less at the same level as the Samsung Galaxy M21 and it is inferior to the Realme 6.

Battery

The huge 6000 mAh battery of the Samsung Galaxy M21 not only makes it the winner of this comparison but also one of the best battery phones ever. Right after, there should be Realme 6 with its 4300 mAh battery.

Price

You can find the Redmi Note 8T in India for less than Rs. 11,000 / €135, Realme 6 is priced Rs. 13,990 / €172, and Samsung Galaxy M21 starts from Rs. 12,999 / €160. With its better chipset, cameras and a 90 Hz display, Realme 6 is definitely a more interesting handset and we pick it as the winner of this comparison. Redmi Note 8T is cheaper and offers a higher value for money, but it can not compete with its opponents when it comes to specifications (even though it is the only with NFC and a glass back). Samsung Galaxy M21 has an AMOLED display and a way bigger battery, so we think certain users may prefer it to the Realme 6.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Oppo Realme 6 vs Redmi Note 8T: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T

PROs

Very affordable
NFC
Glass back
Infrared port

CONS

Smaller battery

Oppo Realme 6

PROs

Very good display
Splash resistant
Good performance
Better cameras
Faster charging

CONS

Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy M21

PROs

Best battery
Good front camera
AMOLED display

CONS

Nothing particular

DxOMark reviews are going to be delayed due to COVID-19 lockdown

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Mar 18, 2020

Popular camera and audio review outfit DXOMark has taken to Twitter to announce new measures that would be adopted by the company in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping through Europe.

DXOMark is a France-based company and as of March 17, the number of COVID-19 cases in France has risen past 7,000 with the numbers doubling in the past few days. This has prompted the French government to order a total lockdown in order to curb the epidemic. The government urged people to leave their homes only for essential purposes.

In this light, DXOmark released a statement that most of its employees will be working from home in the coming days in line with the French government’s directive. The statement also hints that only a few tests will be carried out at its offices during this period. Due to this development, the firm says some reviews will be delayed. However, the lockdown in France is for only 15 days and hopefully, the spread would have been contained within that period to warrant workers to resume their normal duties. But for now, it is what it is, a lockdown.

Xiaomi says the Mi A2 Lite will get fresh Android 10 update this month

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Mar 18, 2020

Xiaomi‘s 2018 stock Android-running Mi A2 Lite last week received an update to Google’s latest Android 10 OS but that was not to last as the company soon rolled back the update as a result of bugs. The early build of the update was expected to have some bugs but in the case of the Mi A2 Lite, just like the Mi A3, the issues with the update extend beyond just a few minor bugs. Some users complained of their phone’s LCD getting damaged permanently while in other cases, the battery won’t charge fully. In some extreme cases, the phones got bricked and several other issues.

Xiaomi is reportedly working hard to fix the issues caused by the flopped Android 10 update. To this end, the company’s software team announced in the Mi community that it is working towards rolling out a new OTA update all through this month. In essence, owners of the Mi A2 Lite will start receiving the update in batches before April. However, no specific date was stated for the rollout.

In addition, Xiaomi is encouraging A2 Lite users whose models were bricked by the botched Android 10 update to take the units to authorized Mi service centres or return them to retailers for post-sales assistance (RMA).

We’ll keep you informed as soon as the updates start rolling.

Xiaomi Mi 10 series is now Netflix certified, supports HDR10 streaming format

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Mar 18, 2020

Xiaomi‘s latest Mi 10 flagship has reportedly been certified by US media-services provider and production company Netflix. This was announced today on Weibo by Zhang Guoquan, director of Xiaomi’s mobile phone system software department. He also disclosed that the Mi 10 series features support for HD video and HDR10 streaming format in addition to Dolby vision.

According to Zhang, Xiaomi had to end the Mi 10 to Netflix for testing in order to implement the function. Since Netflix is not openly accessible in China due to local restrictions, the feature wasn’t mentioned during the launch but the Chinese version equally has the feature onboard.

Netflix is best known for its subscription-based streaming service which offers online streaming of a library of films and television programs, including those produced in-house. The firm boasts of over 148 million paid subscriptions worldwide. HD compatible devices like the Mi 10 can be used to play high-definition Netflix videos.

Netflix offers users three streaming plans with different packages and video quality. The Basic streaming plan is available for a monthly fee of $8.99 and has the least features. This package can only be used on a single device at a time and offers just standard definition (SD) video quality. The second plan is called Standard streaming plan and costs $12.99 monthly. With this plan, you get the liberty to view contents on two screens and in high definition (HD) which is awesome quality.

The third streaming package is the Premium streaming plan offered for $15.99 per month. The plan gives you the liberty to view different contents on four screens at the same time. The video quality is in either HD or 4K Ultra HD, if available.

POCO X2 will be on Open Sale for the first time since the launch from 19th to 22nd March

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 18, 2020

POCO X2 will be available in open sale for the first time since the launch back in February. The handset will be available to purchase in all storage configurations and color options from 19th March till 22nd March on Flipkart, the brand’s exclusive online store. This special open sale of the device running for four long days will be part of Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale.

POCO became an independent brand earlier this year with ‘Everything you need and nothing you don’t’ philosophy. The brand’s first smartphone as a separate brand from Xiaomi is POCO X2, a rebadged Redmi K30 for international markets. This phone comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM. The USP of this smartphone is its 6.67-inches IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 20:9 aspect ration for under ₹20,000 (~$269). Also, it is the only handset to feature 64MP Sony IMX686 primary camera in this segment.

Unlike the POCO F1, the POCO X2 is only available on Flipkart and it is currently the highest-rated Android smartphone on this platform with over 25,000 user ratings averaging at 4.6 points. Manmohan Chandolu, the brand’s General Manager said that his team has been humbled by the enthusiasm they have seen from the fans since the X2’s launch in February. Further, he hopes the special four days open sale to receive the same kind of appreciation the device has gotten till now.

The POCO X2 is priced at ₹15,999, ₹16,999, and ₹19,999 for 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB storage configurations respectively. As far as color options are concerned, the phone comes in Matrix Purple, Atlantis Blue, and Phoenix Red paint jobs. The open sale will commence from 12 AM on 19th March and buyers can avail ₹1500 instant discount on SBI credit card and EMI transactions as part of Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale.

Samsung was world’s no.1 soundbar brand from 2014 to 2019

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 18, 2020

Samsung has been the world’s no.1 TV company in terms of shipments for 14 successive years. Now, according to a FutureSource, a market research firm, the South Korean electronics giant was also the world’s no.1 soundbar brand from 2014 to 2019.

As per the report, Samsung’s market share in the soundbar market in 2019 was 21.8% based on the amount and 16.5% by quantity. The difference between the second top brand was about 8% in terms of amount. The South Korean tech conglomerate is expected to retain its position this year as well.

Lately, Samsung Electronics launched its 2020 Q series lineup of soundbars. They come with Q-Symphony technology, which won the highest innovation award at CES in January. The 2019 models like ‘HW-Q90R’ and ‘HW-Q80R’ were among the best-received soundbars by both customers and media in the US and Europe. Samsung predicted the global soundbar market to exceed 18.78 million units in 2019 and also anticipates it to cross 20 million in 2022.

“We will remain the world’s no.1 in the tv and soundbar market due to the competitiveness of audio technology accumulated over the years”, boasts Cho Sung-hyuk, managing director of Samsung Electronics’ video display business.

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Realme NARZO is not a smartwatch but a new series to take on Redmi and POCO

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 18, 2020

Realme shared a teaser earlier today for a new “product”. There have been speculations that “NARZO” is the manufacturer’s upcoming smartwatch but an exclusive leak from 91Mobiles says otherwise.

According to the Indian tech blog whose source is an industry insider, Narzo is not a smartwatch but a new smartphone series from Realme. The new series will join the likes of the Realme X-series and Realme C-series. It has also been revealed that the series is set to take on phones from POCO and Redmi.

Alongside the details about the new series, there is also a new promotional poster. Based on the image, Realme seems to be targetting Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) with this new series. We should expect phones with bold and flashy designs that also have impressive battery life in addition to other features that appeal to this younger generation.

91Mobiles said their source also informed them that Realme plans to launch two variants of the first Narzo phone. There are no details on the specifications as well as an exact date for the launch yet.

What do you think about Realme launching a new series? Will it help them win against their competitors? Let us know your opinions in the comment box.

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Apple iPad Pro 2020 powered by A12Z Bionic chip launched

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Mar 18, 2020

Apple last updated its iPad Pro lineup in 2018 and followers of the US company had suggested that the company releases a new model after 500 days. Indeed, a little over 00 days after the iPad Pro 2018 was released, Apple has now launched the iPad Pro 2020 as well as a new MacBook Air.

Just like its predecessors, the new iPad Pro model is available in two versions – iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9. Both models come with several upgraded specs including the processor. The premium tablet equally comes with a new camera setup. The tablet will be available for $799 for the 11 inches model with 128GB storage while the 12.9-inch version with 128GB storage will be available for $949.

The iPad Pro 2020 is identical in design with the previous model but in terms of the internal, this year’s model is powered by a new Apple A12Z Bionic chip which seems to be an upgraded version of the A12 chipset.

The 11-inch version comes with a resolution of 2388 x 1668 pixels while the larger version has a 2732 x 2048 pixels resolution. Both displays offer 264 pixels per inch (PPI). The display on both models supports 120Hz refresh rate making it suitable for seamless gaming experience and smoother scrolling. The tablet comes with a USB-C port but there is no 3.5mm audio jack, something that was equally missing on the 2018 version. The tablet is said to cram a battery that can last for up to 10 hours. The premium tablet equally supports gigabit LTE but not 5G.

One spectacular new addition to the iPad Pro 2020 is called a LIDAR scanner. The tablet packs three camera sensors. The scanner is said to work alongside the tablet’s camera for depth sensing and AR. Yet another cool feature is the new keyboard that the device comes with called Magic Keyboard. The keyboard has a trackpad and is also adjustable to suit the user’s viewing position. The keyboard’s trackpad isn’t just a re-enactment of the MacOS version. Rather, it presents with some new features such that as users move their finger across the trackpad, the pointer elegantly transforms to highlight user interface elements. Apple shared a video highlighting this feature. Find the video below.

In addition, the keyboard is backlit, supports USB-C passthrough charging, and has a “smooth angle adjustment.” The Magic keyboard will be available in May and comes in 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions. The smaller sized keyboard will set buyers apart $299 while the bigger version costs $349.

The iPads are available in silver and gray, with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage options. They are presently available to buy on Apple’s online store. Apple also says the tablet will be sold in stores from next week but that will likely be affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

As for the prices, the 11-inch iPad Pro with 128GB of storage will sell for $799 (£769, AU1,329, AED 3,199, INR 71,900) for the Wi-Fi model while the same storage size with cellular support is $949 (£919, AU$1,579, AED 3,799, INR 85,900).

On the other hand, the 12.9-inch model will retail for $999 (£969, AU$1,649, AED 3,999, INR 89,900) and the cellular model adopts a staggering price tag of $1,149 (£1,119, AU$1,899, AED 4,599, INR 1,03,900).

Redmi K30 Pro latest teasers: 4D immersive tactile feedback, Game Turbo 3.0 & more!

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Mar 18, 2020

Xiaomi‘s Redmi brand officially commenced teasing the launch of the much-anticipated Redmi K30 pro flagship scheduled for March 24. Ahead of the launch, instead of giving room for fake leaks, the company has consistently released teasers revealing the features of the device.

No doubt about the fact that the Redmi K30 Pro will be a flagship model but what the latest teasers are suggesting is a powerful game-centric machine crammed with top-of-the-pack features. One of the company’s latest teaser posters reveals that the device will come with the TÜV Rheinland High Gaming Performance Certification.

In addition, a second poster confirms the presence of Game Turbo 3.0 optimisation bringing several features like game suspension windows, variable sound, night vision, and others. Furthermore, the Redmi K30 Pro display will equally come with a mechanical keyboard-like tactile feedback feature which will come in useful not just for typing but also during gaming. The virtual keypad will send some 4D immersive tactile response during gaming actions such as firing.

Earlier teasers have also confirmed the presence of UFS 3.1 flash storage and VC liquid cooling system onboard the K30 pro which allows for better heat dispersion and lowers overall temperatures during extended or intensive periods of smartphone usage. Sadly, Xiaomi ha also revealed that the device will only support 60Hz refresh rate.

As for the key specs, the Redmi K30 Pro is expected to come with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate and in-display fingerprint scanner. It is also expected to have pop-up front-facing camera setup for taking selfies and video calling and rear quad-camera setup.

The phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 865 chipset bringing 5G compatibility. The device will get its power from a 4,700mAh battery that will come with support for 33W fast charging support. The phone is expected to have a starting price of around 3,000 yuan, which is roughly $428.

Live image of Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Athlete Edition surfaces

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 18, 2020

At the Samsung Galaxy S20 series launch event in February, the manufacturer announced that there will be a Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Athlete Edition which will be given to all athletes free of charge.

While the International Olympic Committee is yet to decide whether this year’s Olympic Games will be postponed, a live photo of the special edition Galaxy S20+ 5G has surfaced on the web. The image was posted on Weibo and it shows the rear of the phone.

The phone has a gold finish and there is “docomo” written in the middle. You also have “Galaxy” and “Tokyo 2020” printed at the bottom. We expect there will be variants without a network operator’s name printed on the back.

The Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Olympic Games Athlete Edition has the same specifications as the standard variant. It has a 6.7-inch QHD+ display with a centered punch-hole for a 10MP camera. There is a Snapdragon 865 processor inside along with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

There is a 64MP + 12MP + 12MP + ToF quad-camera system on the back of the phone. You also get a 4500mAh battery capacity with support for 25W fast charging and 15W wireless fast charging. The phone also supports 9W reverse wireless fast charging.

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Oppo released its Anti-Gaming Addiction system, limits expenditure for minors

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Mar 18, 2020

Oppo has just released its new anti gaming addiction system earlier today (18th March 2020). The system will limit and strictly controls the expenditure of minors or unregistered users. This is a part of the first wave of such systems from OEMs that are seeking to combat mobile gaming addiction.

According to official notes, games run on the Oppo smartphones with the anti addiction system will have users input a real name authentication. This is mandatory and will be required to fill. In other words, real life details and identity must be provided to buy games or other such purchases. This new system will automatically restrict users under the age of 8 from spending more than 50 Yuan (roughly 7 US Dollars) in a single transaction and not more than 200 Yuan (roughly 28 US Dollars) per month.

Similarly, people over the age of 16 but under 18, can not make a single transaction crossing 100 Yuan (roughly 14 US Dollars) or 400 Yuan (roughly 57 US Dollars) in a month. So, users that meet any of the above criteria, will face restriction when launching the Oppo anti gaming addiction service and inputting their official details.

Oppo, similar to various other OEMs, has been facing varying degrees of impacts due to the recent Coronavirus pandemic. However, the Chinese company has still gone ahead with the troubled development to deploy the new system as soon as possible. Underage people with gaming addictions have been a rampant problem in recent times in the Southeast Asian country. China has had many strict laws and guidelines in place and has been actively trying to curb this.

Notably, Tencent Games, a notable game publisher from China, has recently announced that it will be running several game trials to promote its anti addiciton gaming policies starting from this month. Furthermore, even the Chinese Government is straining the game studios, making it harder for new game titles from being launched in the country. Although, it remains to be seen just how effective the new Oppo anti gaming system or steps from the local government is, so stay tuned.

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Samsung Galaxy M01 storage, color variants leaked

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Mar 18, 2020

Earlier this month, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal had revealed Samsung is working on Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M01s smartphones. He did not reveal any information on the specs of the phone. However, the monikers suggested that they could be arriving with entry-level specs like the Galaxy A01. A fresh report on SamMobile has revealed some vital information on the storage and color editions of the Galaxy M01.

The publication claims that the Galaxy M01 will be heading to markets like India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Russia. The smartphone is expected to arrive in three color variants such as black, blue and red.

The Galaxy M01 that has a model number of SM-M015G was spotted on Geekbench with an unspecified Snapdragon chipset that has a base frequency of 2.02GHz. The Geekbench listing further revealed that it has 3 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 10 OS. It scored 856 and 3327 in the single-core and multi-core tests of the benchmarking platform.

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The report further reveals that the Galaxy M01 will be arriving with an internal storage of 32 GB. Considering that it is an entry-level phone, it may not come in a higher storage option. The handset will have a microSD card slot for expanding its storage.

The other details of the Galaxy M01 smartphone are currently under the wraps. Also, there is no new information on the Galaxy M01s. There is a possibility that the Galaxy M01s may debut in the second half of the year as the upgraded version of the upcoming Galaxy M01 phone.