At the just-concluded Huawei online presentation, Richard Yu, the CEO of Huawei Technologies Consumer Business Group, revealed the launch date for its anticipated flagship series, the Huawei P40 series.
The top executive announced towards the end of his presentation that the Huawei P40 series will be unveiled in Paris on March 26. However, the venue and time were not mentioned.
Mr. Yu boasted that the P40 series will be the world’s most powerful 5G flagships.
The Huawei P40 series includes the standard Huawei P40, the Huawei P40 Pro, the Huawei P40 Pro Premium Edition, and a mid-range Huawei P40 Lite. The flagship phones are expected to launch with the Kirin 990/Kirin 990 5G chipsets that powered the Mate 30 series and also come with better cameras.
Leaked renders have shown that the P40 phones will have punch-hole displays. The holes will house dual front-facing cameras save for the P40 Lite that will have a single front-facing camera.
Just like the newly announced Mate Xs, the Huawei P40 series will definitely be available globally and should ship with Huawei’s AppGallery and Ecosystem.
Huawei has announced its second foldable device today. Called the Mate Xs, this is practically an upgraded version of the Mate X that launched last year. The Mate Xs is faster, more powerful, and of course more expensive than the Mate X.
The segment dedicated to the Mate Xs was not only a chance for Huawei to show off what its foldable can do but also to compare it to its closest competitor – the Galaxy Fold (5G).
The Mate Xs still keeps the 8” screen (unfolded) of the Mate X. When folded, the screen measures 6.6” on the front and 6.38” on the back. The Mate Xs has a Falcon Wing Design and is built from Zirconium-based liquid metal that is 30% harder than titanium alloy.
The Kirin 990 5G chipset replaces the Kirin 980 + Balong 5000 5G modem of the Mate X. The new processor brings a 23% increase in CPU performance, a 39% increase in GPU performance and a 460% increase in NPU. The chipset is also more power-efficient. There is 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage available.
The Mate Xs has a 5G modem and Huawei says it has more 5G bands than the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. It also boasts faster speeds than Samsung’s device.
With respect to cameras, the Mate Xs has a 40MP SuperSensing Wide-angle RYYB camera with a 27mm focal length and an f/1.8 aperture. There is also an 8MP telephoto camera with an 80mm focal length, OIS and f/2.4 aperture. Below the telephoto camera is a 17mm 16MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera and a ToF camera for 3D depth sensing.
The Mate Xs has an ISO level up to 2048000; a zooming range of 45x (Ultrawide 3x optical and 30x digital); 2.5 CM macro photography; OIS + AIS image stabilization.
The foldable phone runs EMUI 10 based on Android 10 and has a feature called Multi-Window Design that allows you to take advantage of the extra screen estate to improve productivity. You can attach files by dragging from one window (file manager) to another (email). You can also view email attachments in a separate window while keeping the email open.
There is a 4500mAh battery inside the device with support for 55W SuperCharge fast-charging technology. The device will charge to 85% in just 30 minutes and is 2.3x faster with respect to charging than the Galaxy Fold 5G.
The Mate Xs will sell for €2499 and will be available globally starting next month.
Xiaomi’s marketing head Yao Liang has disclosed that the top-end Mi 10 Pro model packing 12GB RAM and 512GB storage will go on sale on February 25 via Xiaomi Mall, Jingdong, Tmall, and Suning. The model adopts a hefty price tag of 5999 yuan ($853).
The marketing manager acknowledges difficulties encountered by fans who had placed orders during the flash sale. The delays in shipment, he noted, was mainly due to the Coronavirus epidemic situation in China which had adversely affected the company’s production capacity. The company is using this sale of the 12GB+256GB version as a way of calming things down since the version is high in stock. In addition, when placing the order, you can see the expected delivery time with a maximum waiting time of 21 days.
Since Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 series on February 13, the flagship models have done three rounds of snap up sales with all available units getting sold out in seconds in each round. During the flash sales, products worth over 200 million yuan were reportedly sold.
Black Shark is a pretty young mobile phone company. The phone manufacturer is known for its gaming smartphones, the first of which was announced in 2018. There have been three other models after the first Black Shark phone with different specs and design and a new one is scheduled to join the lineup soon. However, when that new model launches, it will be the first to wear the company’s redesigned logo which was unveiled yesterday.
The new logo is a new take on the company’s familiar “S” logo which is actually made up of two sharks swimming. The new logo is simpler but looks much better when compared to the old one. It also ditches the neon green color for a much cooler shade of green.
New Black Shark logoOld Black Shark logo
Black Shark has not only unveiled a new logo but has also announced the launch date for its upcoming phone, the Black Shark 3. A poster shared by Xiaomi’s Lei Jun on Weibo earlier today revealed the gaming smartphone will be launched on March 3. Black Shark’s own CEO also shared the poster on his timeline.
The Black Shark 3 will bring new features including a 5000mAh battery capacity that has more than 800 charge cycles, support for 65W fast charging (empty to full in 38 minutes), dual-mode 5G, and a 120Hz 2K display. The phone will also have Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 processor, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.0 flash storage.
Black Shark is also expected to announce probably exclusive Tencent features for the phone. Both companies announced a partnership last month that will see them collaborate on software and hardware for games.
The Director and President of ZTE, Xi Ziyang, has recently stated in an interview that the company is working on developing 5nm chipsets. And with the current technological processes, it is expected that the power consumption and weight of 5G smartphones will continue to decline by a rate of 20 percent every year.
Although the 5nm chipsets were discussed in the interview, the senior executive has yet to divulge finer details regarding the chips that are being developed. From what we do know so far, it can be said that the processor is not 5G SoC (System on Chip) but rather a core part for 5G equipment and infrastructure. Currently, companies that are capable of providing 5nm chips are not common in China.
A ZTE Chip
However, a notable example of companies that are capable of this includes Huawei with its proprietary Kirin 1020 processors. Similarly, another company that will also utilize the 5nm chips manufactured from TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) later this year is Apple with the A14 processor.
ZTE is known to be a major player in the three of its signature fields, which are chips, patents, and software. With the new information, it seems the company is placing importance on the next generation of chipsets. According to the President, the company has already designed dedicated chips for communications, which was designed independently from the ground up and manufactured by partners. Meaning, its research, and development department have moved over to 5nm processes after mastering the previously popular 10nm and 7nm processes.
As of right now, China is one of only two countries through which both 7nm and 5nm chipsets are imported. The country has developed and produced more than 100 types of chips and is now mass producing 7nm processes whilst also developing and commercializing the 5nm processes as well. Thus, it is an impressive feat by ZTE, which has already developed such chips.
Last week, Xiaomi India announced the Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker. The INR 1,399 (~$20) 5W speaker has a 20-hour battery life and works with voice assistants. Tomorrow, the manufacturer plans to announce yet another audio product but this time it is a pair of earphones.
The announcement was made on twitter by Manu Kumar Jain earlier today. The tweet lists some details of the earphones and also includes a video. The major feature of the new earphones will be its dual drivers. It will also provide crisp vocals and rich bass.
Mi fans, it's time to listen to music in a different way.🔊
We're launching an all-new audio product tomorrow. What would be your best guess?
Crisp vocals and rich bass always sound🎵 better than just high bass.😍
We are not sure if the earphones are wireless, wired, or maybe even TWS earbuds.
The Bluetooth SIG has certified some Xiaomi earphones in the past couple of months that are yet to launch. Back in December, it certified the Mi Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, the Xiaomi Bluetooth Headset Pro, the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S. While in January 2020, it certified the Mi True Wireless Earphones Lite. Tomorrow’s product launch can be any of the aforementioned products.
A new patent has surfaced from Oppo that details of a smartphone with a unique camera module. The patent details a device with a circular camera module on the rear which, although resembles the OnePlus 7T, is unique due to the number of sensors being a total of seven.
The Oppo smartphone in question is said to be from the Reno family series, according to the source. The design patent was filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and describes a smartphone with 7 image sensors on the rear. In the patent, two distinct models have been detailed with each carrying a different number of cameras on the rear.
(Image Via LetsGoDigital and Concept Creator)
Notably, the design also bears a certain resemblance to the Nokia 9 PureView which had its penta rear cameras arranged in a sort of similar manner. Although the patent reveals 7 circular cutouts for the cameras, it is also likely that one of them is for a dedicated microphone that was the case with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. Furthermore, the image sensor in the middle is likely to be the primary sensor, owing to its relatively larger size in comparison to the ones around it.
Interestingly, the circular camera module is also sightly raised in the form of a bump from the rear panel of the Oppo Reno smartphone. This has not been observed in other Reno models, which feature a smooth and seamless rear panel with cameras being housed on the inside. Since it arrives with 7 image sensors, it is likely that the smartphone in the patents describes a next gen flagship model.
Unfortunately, finer details and the actual name of the Oppo device is still at large. But, the patent does leave a lot to expectations regarding upcoming Oppo launches. The Oppo Find X2 is also just around the corner, while another Oppo handset with a moon shaped rear camera was also reported on recently. So stay tuned as the year is getting busier with anticipated launches just around the corner.
Realme unveiled the Realme X50 Pro as its newest flagship phone in India. It is an advanced version of the Realme X50 that was unveiled in China in January. While the vanilla edition did not make it to India, the company has gone ahead and launched the Pro version with some exciting features like 90Hz refresh rate supporting screen, Snapdragon 865 chipset and 65W SuperDart rapid charging. Also, it is the first 5G-capable smartphone to debut in India. The Realme X50 Pro has landed in Indi with a starting price of Rs. 37,999 (~$528).
Realme X50 Pro 5G specifications
The Realme X50 Pro 5G has a Super AMOLED display of 6.44 inches. It produces full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The HDR10 complaint screen of the phone is integrated with a fingerprint reader. The display of the phone has a pill-shaped cutout for its dual front-facing cameras. It includes a Sony IMX616 32-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.5 aperture and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 105-degree field-of-view and f/2.2 aperture. The phone runs on Android 10 OS that is customized with the latest Realme UI.
Realme X50 Pro 5G Moss Green
The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform driven phone comes in 6 GB, 8 GB and 12 GB RAM editions and UFS 3.0 storage choices like 128 GB and 256 GB. It lacks a microSD card slot. The Realme X50 Pro 5G is backed by a 4,200mAh battery that supports 65W SuperDart fast charging technology. It can fill the battery in just 35 minutes. The charger that comes with the retail package of the device is not only smaller but also more efficient than the existing Super VOOC 2.0 chargers. The Realme X50 Pro 5G also supports 18W Quick Charger, USB PD and 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge. For regulating the internal temperature of the device while intensive gaming, the X50 Pro 5G is equipped with vapor cooling system. For audiophiles, the phone ships with stereo speakers.
The back panel of the Realme X50 Pro 5G has four cameras that are stacked vertically. It comprises of a 64-megapixel main lens with f/1.8 aperture and 30fps 4K video shooting support, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 20x hybrid zoom support and f/2.5 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degee field-of-view and f/2.3 aperture and lastly a 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture. The Realme X50 Pro 5G comes with connectivity features like dual SIM support, the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, Bluetooth 5.0, dual frequency GPS, NFC and USB-C. It Iacks a 3.5mm audio jack. The handset measures 158.9 x 74.2 x 8.9mm and it weigh 205 grams.
Realme X50 Pro 5G price in India
The first sale of the Realme X50 Pro 5G will be carried on Flipkart and Realme India website on Feb. 24 at 6PM in India. Here is the pricing of the different variants for India and Europe:
The Realme X50 Pro 5G can be availed in colors like Moss Green and Rust Red. While the phone comes with 5G support, users in India is unlikely to take advantage of 5G experience as 5G connectivity is yet to start in the country.
At the event, Realme also revealed that it will be launching the Realme fitness band on March 5. Also, it confirmed that the first Realme TV customized for the Indian audience will debut in Q2.
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The OPPO Find X2’s launch has been rescheduled to the 6th of March 2020. The flagship phone is the successor to 2018’s Find X and OPPO is packing it full with features. Ahead of the launch, details about the display and the charging have surfaced.
OPPO’s VP, Shen Yiren (Brian Shen), revealed that the Find X2 has a flexible OLED panel with specifications that meet the “waterfall display” tag. However, they decided to not let the curves be as pronounced as that of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Vivo NEX 3. That way, they can keep the hardware buttons on the side.
The display has a hole at the top left corner. It has a QHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. There is also a video chip that upscales SDR to HDR.
The Chinese leaker that goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo has also shared details about the phone’s charging technology. According to a Weibo post from earlier today, the Find X2 has support for 65W wired flash charge, 30W wireless flash charge, and 10W reverse charging.
The Find X2’s charging technology trumps that of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro which has 50W wired fast charging, 30W wireless fast charging, and 5W reverse charging.
The Find X2 will also have a Pro model with better cameras but both will have a Snapdragon 865 processor and have support for 5G. OPPO should also announce its first smartwatch at the event.
The long awaited Android 10 based EMUI 10 update is finally being rolled out to the Huawei Mate 30 series of smartphones. The major update brings various new features and improvements and was officially announced earlier this week and details a total of five mobile models receiving the update.
For those unaware, EMUI is a heavily modified custom skin from Huawei that is based on Google’s Android OS platform. Thus, the latest EMUI 10 is based on the Android 10 OS and also features much of the same improvements and functions alongside proprietary features from the Chinese tech giants as well. The custom skin arrives with a unique UI and is currently being used by more than 50 million users worldwide.
The announcement for the EMUI 10 Beta program was shared on Huawei’s officia club website
The latest EMUI 10 update is currently being tested for five flagship smartphone models from Huawei, including Huawei Mate 30, Mate 30 5G, Mate 30 Pro, Mate 30 Pro 5G and the special edition Mate 30 RS Porsche Design. Since its a major update, the new software brings new features and performance improvements across the board. A notable example is a new system wide Dark Mode function alongside Xiao AI voice assistant and the new HMS service applications.
The upgrade also arrives with Android’s latest security patch for the month of January in 2020. This brings fixes to known bugs and also arrives with other quality of life improvements, like a smoother and more stable app launch, the addition of GPU Turbo 4.0 and the 2nd generation of Ark compiler. The beta version of the EMUI 10 being tested in the Mate 30 series also brings multi screen functions to boost productivity.
EMUI 10
The registration period for the internal testing was only from 19th February to 23rd February 2020. So if you are looking for applying now, it might be too late, but for the lucky 1000 users that did get selected, you will receive the EMUI 10 update. Notably, those that are selected do not need to flash or root their devices but returning to the stable build can only occur after the beta program concludes.
A lot of new technologies remains unannounced due to the cancellation of MWC 2020. Several major manufacturers are now hosting online product launches to introduce innovations. Huawei is holding a new product launch event to announce various new products. The users can watch the even Livestream from here:
Huawei Product Launch Event Details:
A lot of new announcements are expected at the launch event. Huawei has given a tagline of stepping into a new landscape of connectivity. Huawei’s press event will begin at 2:00 pm CET, 7:00 pm IST, 8:3 am EST, and 9:30 pm CST on February 24.
What to Expect?
There is a lot of speculations about under-the-wraps stuff for Huawei’s event. We are expecting to see a new flagship launch along with a new Matebook device. The tablet could come with Kirin 990 SoC.
According to a recent Weibo post, Huawei revealed its plan to launch three different flagships – Huawei Mate Xs, Huawei Mate pad Pro 5G, and Mate X Pro 2020 at the launch event. The new foldable smartphones are touted to features Kirin 990 5G SoC and will pack a better hinge mechanism.
A new Enterprise-Grade smart display will also surface at the event to compete against Microsoft. There will be inbuilt teleconferencing features, touch screen panel, 5G support, and HarmonyOS.
The foldable device is expected to make a mark at today’s Huawei product launch event.
The major Chinese telecom equipment maker is known for launching laptops, tablets, and other non-smartphone products at the MWC 2019. However, this time the company teased the smartphone launch also.
With the meteoric rise of the IoT and wearables industry, smartphone brands have begun diversifying to this new and emerging market. So far, Apple has seen the greatest success while most of the Android counterparts have only just started entering the market. Now, Realme is also joining the wearables bandwagon as the CEO has officially confirmed that a smartwatch is currently in the making.
In an interview with Mashable India, Madhav Sheth, the CEO of Realme India, confirmed that the company is working on a smartwatch. Rather, a realme Watch which is expected to debut in the country very soon. The wearables from the company will arrive after Realme’s Fitness band is launched and may be revealed alongside the flagship smartphone, Realme X50 Pro 5G.
Realme is planning on launching smartphones, an online wallet/payment applications and a smartwatch later this year
Unfortunately, the senior executive has only confirmed the existence of the smartwatch and did not divulge any finer details. So, it is unknown if the realme Watch will feature the Wear OS or support various third party applications and more. Although, the poster reveal of the timeline does suggest that the dial of the smartwatch will be in a circular format.
Realme will launch various different products in the arriving months, with its fitness bands, Realme Buds Air Neo and even a Realme TV. With competition in the smartphone market growing more each passing day, OEMs now have to diversify in other industries as well to stay relevant by offering cross platform integration (something Apple popularized and made possible first).
Realme X50 Pro 5G
For the pricing, it is still unknown but looking at the strategy Realme has been following so far, it can be expected to be competitively priced. The smartwatch will compete with other major brands like the Amazfit, Fitbit, Honor, Fossil, and even Apple. So stay tuned for more information regarding the upcoming Realme launches and its awaited realme Watch.
Update: the realme TV has been confirmed to launch sometime in Q2 of 2020, while certain other information regarding the company’s IoT product portfolio has also been divulged. The highly anticipated Realme Band will be launched on 5th March 2020 alongside the realme Watch, a pair of noise canceling earphones, smart speakers, soundbar and other consumer grade home appliances.
Today, Sony held an online launch event to announce the Sony Xperia 1 11 (pronounced as Xperia One Mark Two) and Xperia 10 II (read as Xperia Ten Mark Two) smartphones. These phones were originally planned to unveil at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 which has been cancelled due to COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. The Sony Xperia 10 II is a midranger fueled by the Snapdragon 665 mobile platform. On the other side, the Xperia 1 II is the company’s first 5G-ready flagship phone equipped with Snapdragon 865 SoC and 4K OLED screen.
Sony Xperia 1 II specifications
The Sony Xperia 1 II features a 6.5-inch OLED panel. The 21:9 CinemaWide display produces 4K HDR resolution and Motion Blur Reduction technology. According to Sony, the latter can adjust individual frames so that uses can reap benefits of a 90Hz refresh rate display. The screen and the rear sides of the phone are protected by Gorilla Glass 6 layers. Like the predecessor model, the Xperia 1 II is an IP68 rated device.
Sony Xperia 1 II
The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powered Xperia 1 II has a 4,000mAh battery that supports wireless charging. The SoC is supported by 8 GB of RAM and it offers a big internal storage of 256 GB.
The rear side of the phone features a triple camera setup with ZEISS branding. It comprises of a 12-megapixel 1/1.7” Exmor primary lens with Dual PD AF and OIS, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture and dual PD AF and a 12-megpixel telephoto shooter with OIS, 3x zoom, f/2.4 aperture and PD AF. Lastly, there is a 3D iToF sensor for faster focus.
The Sony Xperia 1 II delivers photo shooting features available on the Alpha lineup of cameras from Sony. The Xperia 1 II comes with Eye AF (eye-tracking autofocus) that now works with animals. It supports 20fps shooting in burst mode. The phone possesses the ability to gauge AF/AE at up 60 times per second. There is Photo Pro and Cinema Pro apps that offers manual control while taking photos and shooting professional videos. The Xperia 1 II has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel.
The phone is fitted with dual front-firing speakers. There is 360 Reality Audio AI engine for crisp sound output. It has a side-facing fingerprint reader and it includes a 3.5mm headphone slot which was unavailable on the predecessor model.
Sony Xperia 10 II specifications
The Sony Xperia 10 II has an OLED screen of 6 inches. The display panel offers 21:9 CinemaWide tall aspect ratio and carries support for full HD+ resolution. Under the hood of the device is the Snapdragon 665 which is coupled with 4 GB of RAM and a 3,600mAh battery that comes with Xperia Adaptive Charging technology that assists in improving the life of the cell by adjusting the power levels that goes into it.
Sony Xperia 10 II
The front and rear sides of the Xperia 10 II are shielded by Gorilla Glass 6 panels. It is an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant smartphone. For snapping selfies, it has a front camera of 8-megapixel. The rear side of the phone has a vertical camera setup at the top-left corner. It includes a 12-megapixel primary shooter with PDAF, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel with 16mm focal length and an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor with 2x zoom. It also features a 3.5mm audio jack and a side-facing fingerprint sensor.
Sony Xperia Pro
The Japanese tech giant also confirmed that it is working on an advanced device called Xperia Pro. The company has dubbed it is a professional solution that can function as a broadcasting device through sub-6GHz as well mmWave 5G networks at 5Gbps or faster speeds. Its specifications are not known yet. However, it is confirmed to borrow specs like display and cameras from the the Xperia 1 II.
Sony Xperia Pro
The Xperia Pro will have a sturdy body with a textured back for firm grip. Some of the other features of the Xperia Pro include 512 GB of storage, customizable shortcut hardware key and an HDMI input port.
Sony Xperia 1 II and Xperia 10 II and Xperia Pro pricing and release dates.
Sony is yet to confirm the pricing and release dates for the Xperia Pro, Xperia 1 II and Xperia 10 II smartphones. The Xperia 10 II and Xperia 1 II are scheduled to hit the markets in the second quarter of 2020. In the U.S, the Xperia 1 II will be arriving as a 4G device, but Europe will be receiving its 5G version.
Xiaomi had recently released a new update for its newly launched Mi 10 Pro. The new MIUI upgrade (V11.0.7.0.QJACNXM) brought many improvements across the board for the device, which has even helped it to break past the 600,000 point mark in AnTuTu benchmarking software.
The update for the Mi 10 series included a new driver for the smartphone’s GPU (graphics processing unit). This is made possible by Qualcomm’s latest flagship, the Snapdragon 865 SoC, which enables GPU drivers to be updated, allowing for optimizations and improvements being patched periodically. The update also brought along plenty of other notable improvements, such as:
Improved the sound quality of the speakers.
Fixed cellular data related issues.
Improved the speed of WeChat red envelope notification prompt on mobile network
Updated the Android security patch to February 2020.
Optimized the weak signal of WLAN 5G bands.
Fixed network and latency issues with WiFi connections and a few other minor improvements as well.
However, the most notable improvement was to its GPU driver version that improved its performance, allowing it to achieve such a high score in the AnTuTu benchmarking software. For those unaware, the Mi 10 series features the Snapdragon 865 SoC that arrives with an integrated GPU, the Adreno 650. Currently, it is one of the most powerful mobile graphics unit that is commercially available.
Update: Since this report, the Mi 10 Pro has also undergone multiple other test runs on the AnTuTu benchmarking software. However, this time it underwent the tests under in a colder environment (inside a Mijia fridge), to account for the heat generated during the original room temperature tests. Although a notable score wasn’t achieved that surpassed the original due to obvious and unavoidable testing variations, but it still kept the impressive 600,000+ score. This showcases that heat is also an important factor during tests.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro scores an impressive 610,000 points on AnTuTu benchmarking software
Thus, with the new update, Xiaomi has outdone its previous records with the latest score surpassing the 600,000 marks. It is a notable feat considering the previous generations had just begun to crack the score of 500,000. The news about the Mi 10 Pro was initially shared on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website.
In recent years, the IoT (internet of things) and wearables market have grown exponentially. A lot of such devices have become household staples, that have interestingly led to various smartphone brands to branch out and develop such gadgets as well. One of these companies that are looking to diversify is Oppo and its first smartwatch is expected to arrive with a 3D curved display panel.
Due to the MWC 2020 in Barcelona got canceled due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak, many OEMs suddenly lacked a stage where they were going to hold a major press conference. Oppo was one of them and it was rumored that the company will reveal its first smartwatch during the major event. However, the abrupt cancelation has seemed to delay the timeline for its announcement but a leak has given a unique insight on the gadget.
Upcoming Oppo Smartwatch is rumored to feature a 3D Curved display similar to the hyperboloid screen found in the Find X2 (Image via Slashleaks)
According to an image shared by Slashleaks (a known website featuring many leaked and rumored products), a picture of a small glass panel can be observed. The leak claims it is the screen for the upcoming Oppo smartwatch. Notably, its noticeably striking features are its 3D curved glass panel which resembles the expensive hyperboloid screen that was also featured on the Find X. For those unaware, it is a rather difficult and costly form of display to mass produce.
Previously, we had reported on renders of the Oppo smartwatch which had surfaced online. Unfortunately, the renders do not divulge finer details, but also feature a square display similar to the glass panel in the recent leak. Meaning, it is quite possible that the renders and leaks might be the design that will be later seen on the Oppo smartwatch.
OPPO Smartwatch Render
However, the leak is still unconfirmed and we will have to wait for an official announcement from Oppo to provide any concrete statements. So stay tuned for more updates and coverage on other leaks and information that should surface soon.
Unlike traditional wristwatches that show just time and date, modernistic watches are loaded with smart features that come in handy in day to day life.
While you’d normally need to spend a lot of money to get your hands on a feature-laden smartwatch, Gearbest is bent on making top-end smart wrist available to its loyal users for unbeatable prices. Keeping in line with that, the Chinese e-tailer is offering the QW16 smartwatch for a considerably lowered price.
A great choice for fitness and sports enthusiasts, the QW16 would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now purchase it for a lowered price of just $17.90. This noteworthy 18 percent off is currently valid for the pink color option that usually retails for $21.80.
Alternatively, you can go for the blue or the black color option that carries a lowered price tag of just $18.90. This is an 18 percent reduction in the smartwatch’s original asking price of $21.80.
This high-quality smart wristwatch is loaded with various useful features and services that enhance your work and leisure activities using its smart machine functionality. The QW16 is compatible with Android 4.4, as well as above and iOS 7.1 and above.
It might interest you to know that the QW16 smartwatch also serves as a fitness tracker as it can accurately track all your activities including running, walking, calories burnt, sleep quality, heart rate, etc. It notifies you by vibrating when you have been idle for a long time, suggesting you to work out.
The trendy smart band sports a 0.96 inch OLED HD display, which is adorned with a slim, comfortable strap so that you can wear it without experiencing discomfort even for a longer duration. You can check out your weekly health report on the app.
Furthermore, the QW16 smartwatch is capable of monitoring your heart rate status throughout the day and even provides heart rate data that helps you adjust your exercise routine. Backed by a 90mAh Li-battery that offers 10 to 15 days of standby time, the smartwatch houses a three-axis acceleration sensor and supports various apps such as WhatsApp, and social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook.
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Samsung Electronics temporarily shut down smartphone production at its manufacturing unit in Gumi, South Korea following a positive coronavirus infection. Production stopped over the weekend but is scheduled to resume from Feb. 25 if the infection is contained. Samsung manufactures the latest Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Z Flip at the Gumi unit. Any delay in production could lead to a massive global supply crunch after launch.
South Korea has witnessed a massive coronavirus outbreak recently, with Daegu city at the heart of it. Gumi is barely 40 km from Daegu and runs a high risk of infection. According to Samsung’s official statement, a member of its Gumi workforce was diagnosed with COVID-19 on February 22. Samsung’s Emergency Response Task Force immediately closed operations, urging employees to practice self-quarantine at home.
While Samsung manufactures a bunch of devices in Vietnam and China, top-of-the-line handsets like the Galaxy Fold are manufactured at its production line in Gumi. Following the detection, a local news portal confirmed that every person to have come in contact with the infected employee have been quarantined. While Samsung advises the rest of its workforce to practice cautionary measures like wearing masks and avoiding direct or passive contact with co-workers.
Samsung further advised employees to avoid public transportation and conduct business meetings via video conference. Inter-facility operations between Gumi and Samsung’s headquarters in Suwon has also been temporarily suspended. The spread of COVID-19 could further jeopardize the already weak South Korean economy, as major businesses could shut shop fearing another Wuhan-like catastrophe.
Samsung’s manufacturing unit in Gumi is located within the Gumi Industrial Complex in Imsu-dong. The facility primarily houses the smartphone Research and Development wing and production line. Although Samsung’s budget smartphone lineup will not be affected by the closure, any prolonged delay could affect Samsung’s flagship distribution chain. An official, however, claimed that the weekend closure is not expected to severely hamper the company’s production plans.
Samsung Electronics’ share prices plummeted by 3.7 percent in Seoul on Feb. 22 with the news going public. The timing could not have been any worse as the Won is already at its six-month low, with stock prices heading down the drain with Seoul putting out an infectious disease alert to the highest level with the worsening outbreak. South Korea’s Center for Disease Control recently noted 161 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the country’s total tally up to 763. The death toll rose from 2 to 7 people with Daegu city recording the maximum casualties.
A coronavirus outbreak in Gumi could spell doom for Samsung Electronics, along with a handful of other major tech giants operating from the area, including Toray Group, LG Electronics, LG Display, and a few other businesses. Samsung currently has 2 manufacturing units at Gumi, located 200 km from the national capital.
LG Electronics has advised workers at the Gumi facility traveling from Daegu city to work from home. Workers who have visited Daegu in the recent past have been instructed to stay away from the office for the next two weeks. While headquarter staff need prior permission from the management to visit Daegu city. According to an LG spokesperson, the company’s research center at Incheon was closed down after a worker’s family member was diagnosed with COVID-19.
POCO has just confirmed a major OS update for its recently launched POCO X2 earlier today (24th February 2020). In a press release, the Chinese smartphone brand announced that the handset will receive Google‘s latest Android iteration, Android 11.
Here's big news: The #SmoothAF#POCOX2 will be upgraded to @Android 11 in the future. And you know that once we promise, we deliver!
The announcement has also been shared on Twitter, as a Marketing and Communications executive from POCO’s Indian branch shared a poster conveying the announcement. As of right now, the POCO X2 arrives with Android 10 preinstalled out of the box, which is currently the latest version of the operating system that is commercially available.
Poco X2 Special Edition
For those unaware, POCO is a subsidiary of Xiaomi which was founded back in 2018 but is now a standalone company that runs independently from the Chinese tech giant. In other words, it operates and the market as an individual entity. Previously, the company had launched the Pocophone F1, which was a well-received device, under Xiaomi’s name and has since finally launched the POCO X2 under its own on 11th February 2020.
The POCO X2 is essentially a rebranded version of the Redmi K30 4G for the Indian market, which was launched in China in December 2019. It arrives with similar specifications as the latter and is currently available at a price starting from 15,999 INR (roughly 224 US Dollars). Under the hood, the device features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730G SoC alongside up to 8GM of LPDDRX RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. The display is a large 6.67 IPS FHD+ LCD RealityFlow panel which offers a 120Hz refresh rate as well, a feature not common in this segment.
Redmi K30 4G has been rebranded as POCO X2 in India
All in all, its a smartphone that perfectly symbolizes Xiaomi and Redmi‘s philosophy of offerings great value for money. Thus, the early confirmation that it will receive Android 11 is also another plus point. This will future proof the device and attract more potential buyers in the Indian subcontinent as well.
A new Vivo phone that has a model number V1963A was spotted on Geekbench benchmarking site in the previous month. Now the same phone has been spotted on TENAA’s database in China. The listing lacks the images of the phone, but its entire specifications are available. It appears to be the upcoming Vivo Z6 smartphone.
Vivo has already confirmed that the Vivo Z6 is a 5G smartphone that is fueled by the Snapdragon 765G chipset. The SoC includes the Snapdragon X52 5G modem. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery which is coupled with 44W fast charging technology. The company claims that the phone can fully charge in just 65 minutes through its rapid charging feature. The posters released by the company confirms that it will be sporting a punch-hole display and a rectangular camera system along with a fingerprint sensor on the back.
The V1963A that has cropped on TENAA appears to be the forthcoming Vivo Z6 smartphone. The phone measures 163.99 x 75.71 x 9.16mm and it weighs 201 grams. The device features a 6.57-inch TFT display that produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2080 pixels.
The 2.4GHz octa-core processor that powers the Vivo V1963A seems to be the Snapdragon 765G CPU which offers the same clocking speeds. In China, the Vivo V1963A will be available in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM options and three storage choices like 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB.
The Android 10 OS comes preloaded on the Vivo V1963A smartphone. For capturing selfie shots, the phone offers user with a 16-megapixel front camera. The rear side of the device has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel +2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. The phone draws power from a minimum rated battery of 4,880mAh capacity. Its typical size could be 5,000mAh.
As of this writing, there is no word on the pricing of the Vivo Z6 smartphone. The phone will be launching on Feb. 29 in China and it is currently up for reservations. The first 900 users that book the handset will take home XE900 earphones worth 599 Yuan (~$85) for free. The handset will be available in color editions such as Light Blue, Black and Purple.
Vivo has today revealed that the company’s next-generation Apex-series smartphone — Vivo APEX 2020 Concept Smartphone will be officially unveiled in its home country China on 28th February at 11:00 AM local time.
The company was expected to announce its APEX 2020 Concept Smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. However, as the MWC 2020 conference got cancelled due to concerns related to coronavirus, Vivo was forced to change it launch schedule and has now revealed that the phone will be showcased on 28th February in Beijing, China.
Making this announcement, Vivo said that the upcoming APEX 2020 represents vivo’s prediction and layout of mobile phone development and technological innovation in 2020, said the company.
The company has also released the first teaser poster for the smartphone that shows faintly curved screen and the number “120” which could be 120Hz screen or something complete different. Another image shows the back of the phone with periscope zoom camera for loss-less zoom.
For those who are unaware, Vivo’s Apex series for smartphones is known for launching devices with the latest as well as experimental technology. The upcoming device also hints at what we could expect from the company’s upcoming flagship smartphones.
Previously leaked renders of the upcoming smartphone suggest that the Vivo APEX 2020 will continue to have bezel-less design and apparently a super-high screen-to-body ratio. The device will utilise the in-display fingerprint sensor and would have a curved-edge display design.
It is also said that while APEX 2018 and APEX 2019 utilised a pop-up camera design, this year’s model will likely ditch that and may have an under-screen selfie camera. On the back side, there’s a circular Oreo-shaped main camera module with a rectangular optical zoom lens. The upcoming device will also come with 5G connectivity and fast charging technology support.
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