Redmi K30 5G can connect to three networks simultaneously to boost data speeds

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Jan 3, 2020

Samsung Electronics, the tech giant from South Korea, has just announced that the company has shipped upwards of 6.7 million 5G smartphone units with its Galaxy lineup. The figures are from a global scale and were made public to throw light on the company’s impact on the 5G handset market.

In the announcement, Samsung presented numerical data that stated that the OEM accounted for 53.9 percent of the global 5G smartphone market. It has a massive lead in the industry with 5 successful devices that include Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, Note 10 5G, Note 10+ 5G, and the recently launched Galaxy A90 5G and Galaxy Fold 5G.

Notably, one of the main contributing factors to Samsung’s success in the 5G market is undoubtedly its home country advantage. South Korea is currently a leader in 5G networking advancements with other countries like China following suit. Hence, Samsung and LG have had a noticeable lead in the market while Huawei arrives close behind the two as China is also quickly advancing in 5G networking fields.

In the official statement, Samsung Electronics also mentioned of the upcoming 5G Galaxy portfolio being expanded. According to the South Korean company, the year 2020 will be a major year for 5G smartphones, with the newer and faster bandwidth also making an appearance in the Galaxy Tab series, with Galaxy Tab S6 5G. The 5G tablet will be launched in the first quarter of this year in South Korea.

As of right now, 5G smartphone has only contributed 1 percent of the total smartphone sales worldwide but are expected to see a major breakout this year. According to multiple senior executives from Samsung, 2020 is going to an important and innovative year for the brand and its 5G galaxy lineup.

Huawei may sell desktop computers soon, company begins market research

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Jan 3, 2020

According to a new report, Huawei has begun market research for desktop computers. Huawei is already well known for its wide array of consumer grade electronics products which include smartphones and even laptops. So, desktop computers might be another area the company plans on investing in.

Huawei’s MateBook series laptops have successfully been received by many customers. Currently, these are one of the only products that are compatible with Microsoft’s Windows OS. Notably, Huawei has previously launched desktop computers in the past but those have been exclusive for commercial enterprises. So, the upcoming Huawei desktop computers might be the first from the company that is aimed at mainstream consumers.

The news about Huawei’s market research was shared online by a Weibo user. It also mentioned that the company is performing surveys. These survey reports are made by inviting multiple volunteers and asking for their views and requirements on Huawei building a desktop computer. Thus, it can be surmised that the company might have already started with building prototypes of such PCs.

The post on the Chinese microblogging website also shared the technical specifications of Huawei’s desktop computers. The PC is equipped with Kunpeng 920S processor (an indigenously built processor from Huawei) and supports up to 64GB of RAM. It also features a dedicated graphics card which indicates it might a gaming desktop or be offered in variants specialized for gaming.

Since commercial computers have been successful in various corporations, the company is also planning on increasing the production capacity to meet the market demand. Unfortunately, the news has yet to be made official by Huawei and there are no concrete confirmations. So, readers can take this with a grain of salt.

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First video teaser for OnePlus Concept One shows “invisible” triple rear cameras

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Jan 3, 2020

OnePlus announced a few weeks to the end of 2019 that it will be attending CES 2020. This will be the manufacturer’s first official attendance at CES and they are ready to blow our minds away. Today, OnePlus has released a teaser video for the device which is called the OnePlus Concept One.

The OnePlus Concept One, as shown in the video has a curved display. However, the screen appears to be curvier than that of the OnePlus 7 Pro. The curved display meets a gold-painted metal frame which is home to the familiar textured Alert Slider.

Why all these do not seem out of the ordinary, it is the rear design that is actually quite magical. The OnePlus Concept One has triple rear cameras arranged vertically in the middle with an LED flash beneath the last sensor but they do not become visible at first and giving off the impression that they are invisible. This illusionary trick is as a result of OnePlus’ groundbreaking color-shifting glass technology.

We’re bringing the #OnePlusConceptOne to #CES2020, but you don’t have to wait: you can get a sneak peek at it right here, along with its groundbreaking “invisible camera” and color-shifting glass technology. pic.twitter.com/elsV9DKctn

— OnePlus (@oneplus) January 3, 2020

There is no camera bump but there is a thin line that shows the perimeter of the camera housing which is shaped like a champagne flute. That is all the teaser reveals but we expect there will be more before the event next week.

When OnePlus announced that it will be showing off a concept device, we were already pretty excited but this video teaser takes our excitement level a notch higher.

What do you think about the video, meh or pumped?

HTC official site down for many users, raises concerns regarding Elevate program

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Jan 3, 2020

According to a new report, the official website of HTC is currently facing issues and has not been working correctly for many users. It is suffering from login issues and has raised concerns regarding its Elevate program.

Notably, the website’s login was working for some number of people but the vast majority is still facing an error commonly in the lines of “Http/1.1 Service Unavailable.” This message pops up when many users tried to attempt to gain access to HTC’s Elevate program’s online domain.

Trying to do my monthly log-in to #HTCelevate and https://t.co/yEiY41hZ7q isn’t loading for me at all across several browsers. Others seeing the same issue? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/CBuA68gvv8

— Jason Dunn (@jasondunn) January 2, 2020

HTC has been ailing from falling revenue streams that show no sign of rising in the near future. The number of people that are still faithful to the brand and participating in the Elevate program are now also in doubt. Reportedly, users are concerned if the company has officially taken the website down and closing the servers.

For those unaware, the Elevate program is a private members-only community for the top fans and supporters of HTC. It is a worldwide program with members all across the globe. The members receive direct updates from the company and access to HTC team members. They can also give feedback directly to HTC personnel and gain access to members-only events as well. Furthermore, the company also participates in random giveaways with its members on certain occasions.

Unfortunately, the issue is still ongoing with no official statements being made by HTC or any spokesperson. The company has yet to address the issue and news reporting outlets have also tried reaching out to the company and are awaiting a response.

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Get 10% off on xFyro xS2 Waterproof Wireless Earbuds (Coupon)

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Dimitris Economou

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Jan 3, 2020

Since smartphone manufacturers started removing the 3.5mm jack from their devices, wireless audio became the new evolving part of the industry. Following Apple’s paradigm with the AirPods and the charging case, all manufacturers began to release their version of Bluetooth audio accessories. xFyro is one of those manufacturers and they are offering 10% off their products on top of the up to 60% off deals using coupon BOOST10YUN-UUAEK3 during checkout on their official store.

xFyro is currently offering 3 different products: xFyro xS2, Aria, and Orion. The xS2 is a wireless earbud set that offers up to 50h of use while its charging case can act as a powerbank as well. On top of that, they are waterproof too!

xFyro Aria is also a Bluetooth headset that has a more mainstream design, much like the Apple AirPods of Xiaomi AirDots. The battery life reaches 32h using the charging case and you can get 3h of listening time with just 15 minutes of charging. Of course, they too are waterproof so that you can use them while exercising.

Lastly, the xFyro Orion is a wireless speaker with 8h of playback time on a single charge. The speaker is waterproof and also floats when you put it in the water thanks to its clever design. It is super-portable too as it weighs just 22g!

Checkout on their official store.

Xiaomi Watch Color goes on sale for 799 Yuan ($114), unboxing video revealed

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Jan 3, 2020

Earlier today (3rd December 2020), Xiaomi started the sale of its Watch Color smartwatch in the wearables category. The new device is touted for its impressively long lasting battery life. Notably, the company has also released an unboxing video for the high end model of the smartwatch.

Specifications and Features

Xiaomi’s Watch Color is the latest entry in the company’s smart wearables category. It features a 1.39 inch AMOLED high definition display on a circular dial. The resolution of the display is 454 x 454px and supports Bluetooth 5.0 technology and a 420mAh battery capacity. It also supports NFC connectivity and built-in Xiao AI voice assistant, enabling control of one’s smart home from just the wrists.

Xiaomi Watch Color can be used to make payments as well

Xiaomi’s Watch Color is equipped with 6 high precision sensors that accurately map complex movement, heart rate and locks the user’s movement trajectory. It can also be set with different outdoor and indoor activity modes that include, running, cycling, mountain climbing or even swimming and indoor cycling and treadmill running.

The smartwatch is capable of monitoring and analyzing various body biometrics throughout the day. It can calculate the calories burnt in real time, detect heart rate for 4 hours, sleep detection, pressure detection and more, to gain an in-depth understanding of the user’s physical conditions.

Battery life is a big concern for many users of the smartwatches. Xiaomi had addressed this problem with the Watch Color, which can be used for about 14 days in a single full charge. However, the smartwatch can last even longer for up to 22 days if used in the long endurance mode.

Availability

Xiaomi’s Watch Color is currently available for 799 Yuan or roughly 114 US Dollars. It is being sold from all the company’s official channels in China. It is available in multiple different color schemes and is targetted towards the youth of China. The dial arrives in multiple variants to choose from while the wristband of the Watch Color has 6 silicone colors to choose from, also being available in leather strap versions as well (including crocodile patterned leather straps). Thus, the total number of combinations from the dial and straps come out with a notable 1540 unique configurations.

Unboxing

Today, the Chinese tech giant released an unboxing video on Xiaomi’s Mijia official website. The Watch Color packaging includes three major items that includes the smartwatch, the product manual, and the charging stand. The video also revealed the wearables in its broad range of customizable configurations that are suitable for both its male and female buyers.

Xiaomi & Huawei to use foldable panels from Samsung Display in 2020: Report

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Jan 3, 2020

Xiaomi and Huawei will reportedly use foldable smartphone panels from Samsung Display this year. This will be a shift from their current flexible/foldable panel suppliers. Huawei Mate X used foldable panels from China’s BOE while Xiaomi’s Mi Mix Alpha used a flexible display from another Chinese display maker, Visionox.

Xiaomi’s foldable prototype was showcased by founder Lin Bin back in 2019

According to the new report, Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone will use flexible panels made by Samsung Display. Visionox was supplying foldable panels to Xiaomi initially but the yield was reportedly not enough to produce the panels in large quantities. So Xiaomi is said to be in talks with Samsung Display to secure supply for foldable panels. However, the same report states that we might not see a foldable phone from Xiaomi this year.

What’s surprising is that Huawei is also reportedly shifting its foldable panel supplier this year. The report states that the telecommunications giant is already in the process of securing foldable panels for its smartphone from Samsung Display. Its Mate X came with BOE’s foldable panels but Samsung Display’s panel reportedly has better quality and quantity. It is said that Huawei is likely to use Samsung Display as the primary supplier for its foldable, with BOE acting as an additional supplier.

The report also states that Huawei’s next-generation foldable smartphone will launch in the second half of the year alongside the second-generation Galaxy Fold model. This makes sense given how the Mate X2 is rumored to release sometime around IFA 2020. The rumor also said that the X2 will be outward folding, similar to the Galaxy Fold.

Note that the new foldable smartphone expected at MWC 2020 in February is the Mate XS, a slightly modified version of the existing Mate X foldable, most likely using BOE’s foldable panel.

The recent success of the Galaxy Fold seems to have boosted Samsung Display’s reputation in the market. It is said that the display maker received a lot of interest from top Chinese smartphone makers like OPPO, Vivo, & Huawei but its initial focus is on supplying foldable panels to Samsung. After the launch of the clamshell Galaxy Fold model sometime before MWC, Samsung Display will focus on supplying panels for the Mate X2 and the second generation Galaxy Fold devices. In the meantime, it is likely to start supplying panels for the foldable smartphone from Xiaomi, expected to launch in 2021.

So it looks like Samsung and Huawei are likely to remain the top foldable smartphone makers, even in 2020.

Oclean X Pro Smart Toothbrush Indiegogo campaign is ending soon, join now to get 30% off

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Dimitris Economou

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Jan 3, 2020

Oclean is a well-established brand that specializes in smart toothbrushes and its latest model is the Oclean X Pro that is successfully crowdfunded on Indiegogo. The campaign ends tomorrow and that means you still have time to grab the latest and best model 30% off its original retail price.

Other electric toothbrush brands may be more popular but when it comes to smart toothbrushes, Oclean is among the top manufacturers. Their top model sports all the top features you’d expect to find in it. Hardware-wise, it has special-designed antibacterial brush heads that are customized to prevent bleeding from incorrect brushing. Using AI-controlled pressure sensitivity, it automatically adjusts brushing strength to prevent injuries.

Meanwhile, to ensure users have better knowledge about their own brushing, a built-in 6-axis gyroscope detects blind zones left unbrushed and alerts the user accordingly. This way, the brushing skills of the user improve over time. Of course, X Pro is IPX7 certified that prevents water from damaging the system. As for battery life, it offers 21 hours of standby time and gets fully charged in just 2 hours using the charging base.

Lastly, The Oclean X Pro supports Bluetooth connection, through which it can transmit users’ brushing data to the Oclean App, and help users get rid of incorrect brushing. With the Oclean App, you can check your personal brushing report, blind zone detection overview and family profiles, which is smart and practical in users’ family life. If you want to enter the smart brushing world, go ahead and visit the campaign page while there’s still time.

Realme makes Chinese Actress Yang Zi the Global Spokesperson

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Jan 3, 2020

Realme has officially made Yang Zi the Global Spokesperson for the company, according to a company announcement made yesterday (2nd January 2020).

The official announcement carried a small message alongside it which welcomed Yang Zi. Furthermore, the Realme announcement also mentioned the company’s belief of always being innovative and brave with a small acknowledgment of its upcoming 5G smartphones.

Yang Zi is a celebrated movie film actress and pop idol singer popular in mainland China, which is also the smartphone manufacturer’s home country. The successful performer being a spokesperson will now endorse the company on a worldwide scale. Meaning, she will be seen promoting the brand in foreign countries apart from China as well.

The announcement also arrived with a poster which included Yang Zi alongside Realme X50 5G smartphone. The smartphone is the company’s first 5G networking capable handset and is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G SoC. It is a 5G processor carrying a built-in X52 5G Modem that supports SA and NSA dual mode 5G. For gaming, the device sports an Adreno 620 GPU.

Realme’s X50 5G is also expected to bring a higher refresh rate display panel and is confirmed to have a quad camera setup on the rear. Notably, the specifications indicate that the Realme smartphone will be a direct competitor to Xiaomi subsidiary’s Redmi K30 5G, which is also a 5G capable smartphone with the Snapdragon 765G.

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Buy Redmi Note 8 Smartphone for Just $129.99 from Banggood [Coupon]

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Jan 3, 2020

Redmi took the covers off its much-awaited Note 8 series comprising the Note 8 and the Note 8 Pro in August last year during a launch event that took place in China.

As expected, the Redmi Note 8 duo garnered huge popularity after hitting the store shelves. Considering the undying demand, and to expand its availability to those on a tight budget, Xiaomi is offering the global version of the Redmi Note 8 smartphone for a lowered price.

The 3GB RAM+32GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 variant would normally set you back $249.99, but you can now buy it for just $235.20 through Banggood. In addition to getting this 6 percent discount, you can save more money by applying the $18 OFF New User Coupon if this is your first order with the Chinese e-tailer.

Available in Space Black, Neptune Blue, and Moonlight White color options, the Redmi Note 8 sports an eye-catching 6.3 Inches display with an FHD+ screen resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. It packs Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 665 Octa-core processor, along with an Adreno 610 GPU under the hood.

On the photography front, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 houses a quad-camera setup comprising 48MP + 8MP + 2MP +2MP cameras at the back. Upfront, the phone features a 13MP selfie camera with AI separation, Face recognition and various other features.

The phone runs MIUI and is backed by a robust lithium-ion polymer battery that supports 18W fast charge. You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 smartphone and place your order before the promo comes to an end.

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Samsung Galaxy Book Flex α goes official; Specifications, price and availability

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Jan 3, 2020

In October, Samsung had launched the Galaxy Book Flex at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2019. Ahead of Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020, Samsung has announced the Galaxy Book Flex α (pronounced as Alpha) that carries a cheaper price tag. The 2-in-1 device comes with some attractive features like QLED panel and 10^th generation Intel Core processor.

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex α Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex α sport a 2-in-1 aluminum chassis and a rotatable display of 13. 3 inches. The QLED display produces full HD resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and offers a maximum brightness of 600 nits. The screen boats a high screen-to-body ratio as its display is surrounded by very thin bezels. The device measures 13.9mm in thickness and it weighs 1.19 kg.

The 10^th generation Intel Core processor powers the Galaxy Book Flex Alpha. There is no confirmation yet on whether it features Core i3 or i5 processor. It is coupled with Intel UHD graphics.

The Galaxy Book Flex α comes in 8 GB and 12 GB LPDD4 RAM variants. Its SSD storage variants are 256 GB and 512 GB. The device is backed by a 54Wh battery that promises a battery life of 17.5 hours. It carries support for fast charging through USB-C. The 2-in-1 device from Samsung is fitted with a pair of 1.5W speakers and it features a 720p HD camera for video calls.

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The Galaxy Book Flex Alpha carries support for Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax. The other features that are available on the device include a fingerprint scanner, a USB-C slot, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI por, microSD and a 3.5mm combo jack for microphone and headphone. The Book Flex and Book Ion had come with advanced features such as Nvidia MX250 graphics card and Wireless Power. These features are unavailable on the Galaxy Book Flex α.

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex α Price and Availability

Samsung is yet to confirm the pricing and release dates of the Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion that were announced in October. However, the Galaxy Book Flex α comes a starting price of $829.99 and it is slated to hit the market in the first half of this year. The South Korean company will be separately selling an Active Pen stylus for the device.

[UPDATE: Official Statement] Xiaomi security camera bug shows video feed of others; Google disables support

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Jan 3, 2020

UPDATE: Xiaomi has sent out an official statement regarding this bug. The company says this incident happened because of a bug in a new feature it was testing on December 26. It suspended the feature on January 2 and is currently working with Google to perfect it. Full statement (including translation) has been added at the end of this article.

Smart home security cameras are getting popular given the ease-of-access they offer at an affordable price point. Accessing the feed is now also quite easy as the user just need to perform a voice command to see the security camera feed.

However, a Reddit user has come across a security bug related to the smart home security camera. He owns Google Nest Hub and some Xiaomi Mijia security cams but when he performed a voice command for the feed, he came across an unexpected result.

Instead of seeing the camera feed they expected, they saw feeds from other people’s homes. Some of the feeds even had people in them, including a sleeping man and an infant. The unexpected feeds all appear in black and white with bizarre scan lines and other distortions. You can check out the sample footage through the source link.

However, it has not been independently verified that this is true or not. AndroidAuthority got in touch with Xiaomi and Google for the same. While Xiaomi hasn’t responded to their request yet, Google spokesperson said: “We’re aware of the issue and are in contact with Xiaomi to work on a fix. In the meantime, we’re disabling Xiaomi integrations on our devices.”

It is not yet clear who is at fault here — Xiaomi or Google. But given that Google has disabled support for Xiaomi, it implies that the Chinese company is at fault otherwise Google wouldn’t have disabled support if it didn’t have some sort of evidence.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM XIAOMI (Translation below)

Regarding Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p (Mi Home smart Camera overseas edition) temporarily offline connection to the Google Home Hub.

1. On January 2, 2020, Beijing time, we learned that Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p, which was sold overseas, was connected to the Google screen speaker through Google Home Hub, and there was a small probability that it would receive streaming images from the Camera under other Google user accounts. The relevant service was launched on December 26, 2019 as a test of a new function, and we have communicated with the relevant platform to suspend the service at 17:00 on January 2, 2020 and fix the relevant Bug.

2. Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p’s connection to Google Home Hub is one of the features developed by Xiaomi for Google smart Home system. The aforementioned Bug occurred when Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p sold overseas was connected to Google’s products with screen speakers via the Google Home Hub platform, only with minimal probability in the case of weak network. The total number of users found to have relevant usage scenarios is 1044, of which only a few are likely to be affected.

3. Domestic users and all users (including Chinese and overseas users) who use mijia APP platform and mi mijia related cameras are not affected.

Currently, the security team of Xiaomi has communicated with Google and fixed relevant bugs. We will re-launch this function in due time after both parties have jointly tested and perfected it. Xiaomi always attaches great importance to users’ security and privacy, and will continue to do its best to protect users’ rights and interests.

Honor 9X teasers begin in India; Likely to debut this month

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Jan 3, 2020

A report from the previous month had claimed that Honor India may launch the Honor 9X smartphone in India in January 2020. The Chinese firm has started the year 2020 with the teasers of its next X series smartphone in the country. It appears that the company is going to launch the Honor 9X smartphone soon in this month in India.

Can’t forget your X? Neither can we. It’s a good thing that we have someone new to fall in love with all over again! #HONOR #ItsMyX pic.twitter.com/5FL1mpFZlk

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) January 2, 2020

Honor is selling two variants of the Honor 9X currently, One for the Chinese markets and the other one for the global markets. The Chinese edition is fueled by the Kirin 810 chipset whereas the international edition has Kirin 710F onboard. There is no confirmation on which model will be brought to India. However, it is likely that the company may release international version in the country.

Honor 9X Specifications (International Edition)

The Honor 9X has a notch-less IPS LCD display with a notch-less design. It offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It has a pop-up selfie camera of 16-megapixel. On its rear is a triple camera system that includes a 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 2-megapixel depth assist sensor. The Chinese Honor 9X has a 48-meapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup on its back.

The Kirin 710F is present under the hood of the 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants of the Honor 9X. The phone can be bought in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. The device is equipped with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. The EMUI 9.1 based Android 9 Pies OS runs on the device. It is fitted with a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. There is a side-mounted fingerprint reader on the Chinese version of Honor 9X.

There is no word on the pricing of the Honor 9X in India. Judging by the specs, the phone could be priced around Rs. 15,000. It remains to be seen whether the Honor 9X for India will be made available with Google Mobile Services (GMS). Apart from launching the Honor 9X smartphone, the Chinese manufacturer is also expected to unleash the Honor Magic Watch 2 in this month in India.

Considering the fact that the Honor 9X is arriving a bit later to the Indian market, what could be its ideal pricing? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Apple’s iPhone 9 series could debut later this year

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Jan 3, 2020

A couple of years ago, Apple launched iPhone SE which offered an old design with upgraded internal components. This experiment from the company proved successful, especially in the developing countries like India.

Now, the company is reportedly working on its spiritual successor — iPhone 9. Now, as per the report, that phone is also expected to get another variant with a bigger display, dubbed as iPhone 9 Plus.

A report coming from China based on the supply chain information, Apple will be launching another LCD-display based iPhone to its lineup by the end of this year on in early 2021. It is said to be a bigger brother of the soon-to-be-released iPhone 9 model.

While the design for the smartphone is not yet confirmed, it is said that Apple has narrowed down to two options. The first involves fitting the phone with a large 5.5-inch display that’s probably paired with thick bezels and a Touch ID home button, whereas the second option centers around a 6.1-inch screen coupled with slimmer bezels and a notch.

Branding and pricing information about this upcoming phone hasn’t been announced yet, although reports indicate that the model in question could be called the iPhone 9 Plus and the pricing could start at $499.

This report is in line with the report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo published around a month ago. However, he didn’t mention possible debut this year and instead claimed Apple was targeting a Q1 2021 release schedule.

The specifications about the upcoming iPhone 9 Plus isn’t known at this time but its extremely likely that the specs will be similar to the iPhone 9. The iPhone 9 is expected to come powered by the new A13 Bionic chipset paired with a decent 3GB of RAM.

If this turns out to be true, then the iPhone lineup for the year seems pretty crowded. Along with the iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus, the 12 series is expected to have iPhone 12 and 12 Plus as well as iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max.

Galaxy Tab S6 5G’ release date in Q1 2020, confirms Samsung

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Jan 3, 2020

Today, Samsung released a press release to state that it shipped more than 6.7 million Galaxy 5G devices in 2019. It sold around five 5G-ready devices such as Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy Note 10 5G, Galaxy Note 10+ 5G, Galaxy A90 5G and Galaxy Fold 5G. The company had also announced the Galaxy Tab S6 5G in 2019. However, the sales of the device have not started yet. The same press release confirms that the Galaxy Tab S6 5G will be made available in South Korea in the first quarter of this year.

The Galaxy Tab S6 5G will be debuting in the market as the world’s first 5G-enabled tablet. Recently, the South Korean company had hinted at the arrival of the flagship tablet by including it in a promotional offer. The press release has no information on the global availability of the tablet. As far as specs are concerned, the Galaxy Tab S6 5G may not be very different from its regular version.

The support page of the Galaxy Tab S6 5G has been live since the last month. The listing reveals that the device has a model number of SM-T866N. The regular edition of the tablet has an SM-T865N model number.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G Specifications

Some reports have claimed that the Galaxy Tab S6 5G could be equipped with a slightly smaller display of 10.3 inches and it could be housing a battery of 7,300mAh battery. Since it is just a speculation, it is advisable to wait for newer reports to know the Galaxy Tab S6 specifications.

The Galaxy Tab S6 has a 10.5-inch S-AMOLED that is integrated with a fingerprint reader. It the world’s first HDR10+ compliant tablet. The Tab S6 produces quad HD+ 1600 x 2560 pixels resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform fuels the tablet with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. The tablet comes in 128 GB and 256 GB storage choices.

The Galaxy Tab S6 tablet is equipped with a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. It has a frontal shooter of 5-megapixel. The tablet houses a 7,040mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. The device is fitted with AKG tuned quad speakers. The One UI based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device.

Cloud Blue, Rose Blush, and Mountain Gray are the color editions of the Galaxy Tab S6. The 128 GB and 256 GB storage variants of the Tab S6 are respectively priced at $649 and $729 in the U.S.

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Apple confirmed to attend CES 2020 to showcase its smart home system

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Jan 3, 2020

Apple has confirmed that the company will be making a rear official appearance at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The company has revealed that its HomeKit smart home system will take the stage at the trade show.

The company will be showcasing its own smart home system at CES 2020. The development comes as Apple’s top two rivals Amazon and Google are expected to roll out new update that will add more capabilities to their IoT-powered devices and voice-based smart platforms.

However, do note that Apple isn’t expected to launch any new hardware product at Consumer Electronics Show but Apple executive Jane Horvath is scheduled to speak on a consumer privacy panel on January 7th.

Apple has usually stayed clear from officially attending CES. This will be the first time in decades that Apple will attend Consumer Electronics Show in an official capacity. Last year, the company had put up a giant sign in Las Vegas touting the security of its devices, just ahead of CES. A year prior to that, in 2018, some of the Apple employees reportedly met with potential augmented-reality glasses suppliers at CES.

The world’s biggest tech trade show is about to kick-off on 7th January in Las Vegas, showcasing and launching new products and technologies that will eventually make their way to the market. We’ll be covering CES 2020 so stay tuned for all the latest updates.

Realme X50 5G Youth Edition teased by the company; more details expected soon

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Jan 3, 2020

Realme X50 5G smartphone is confirmed to get launched in China next week, making it the first 5G device coming from the Oppo-backed company. The company has shared several teases highlighting the features of this upcoming smartphone.

Reports indicate that the company could also launch a Lite version of the Realme X50 5G smartphone which is expected to be named Realme X50 5G Youth Edition. Now, in a first hint about the phone’s existence, the company has teased this Youth Edition model by sharing a poster image of the letter “Y”. The company is expected to reveal more details about this today.

The caption for the post reads “Dare to Leap! Youth! Real!”. Also, Xu Qi Chase, the Chief Marketing Officer of Realme, took to Weibo to share new year greetings using Realme X50 5G Youth Edition smartphone. This confirms that the Lite version of X50 5G indeed exists.

While the Youth Edition model is expected to get launched along with the standard Realme X50 5G smartphone on 7th January at a launch event in China, nothing related to the phone’s specifications has been revealed by the company so far.

As for the X50 5G, the phone has been teased several times by the company, revealing its features and the device has also passed through Geekbench, confirming its specs. The phone will feature a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core 5G SoC.

It packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone’s quad-camera setup is expected to consist a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 primary shooter, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with 5x hybrid zoom and a 2-megapixel super macro lens. On the front side, there will be 32-megapixel and 8-megapixel dual-camera setup for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone, which will run ColorOS 7 based on Android operating system, is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and comes with support for 30W Enhanced VOOC 4.0 fast charging technology.

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