If you have been waiting for official confirmation that the iQOO Neo is powered by the Snapdragon 845, then the new teaser poster is what you have been waiting for.
The official iQOO Weibo account shared a new poster of the upcoming smartphone and it shows Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor is the SoC under the hood.
Vivo’s iQOO won’t be the first brand to launch a phone with the flagship chipset from the previous year. The Nokia 9 PureView uses a Snapdragon 845 processor, the LG G7 One released last year is powered by the Snapdragon 835 from 2017, and Samsung and Huawei’s flagship tablets are usually powered by an older flagship SoC though that changes this year.
The Snapdragon 845 is a pretty powerful processor and will handle anything you throw at it. And the fact that it isn’t the latest flagship SoC should mean the iQOO Neo will be more affordable.
The phone will have a 6.38-inch display with a waterdrop notch, triple rear cameras, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 4420mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging.
Ahead of schedule, Google mistakenly started rolling out July 2019 Android security patch to some Pixel 3a units. Several users took to Reddit to share the experience of getting the July Security patch ahead of schedule. The update with the build PQ3B.190705.003 included July 5 Security Patch and weighed at 79.8 MB.
According to the sources, it appears to be the “Googler-only” build aimed for internal testing. It was scheduled to release precisely after ten days from now. These “dogfood” or “Googler-only” builds prerelease versions are not meant for public use. The images shared also depicts “Confidential Internal Only” heading, which confirms the mistaken rollout by Google.
Google rolls out the security patch update at the beginning of each month. It first sends the security patch to its hardware partners before the official rollout on Pixel devices.
As far as the changes are concerned, the new OTA update carries the latest security patch and general bugfixes. There are no significant changes as according to the changelog appeared along with the update.
However, this is not for the first time that Google made such a mistake. A similar update was rolled out for Google Pixel XL in 2017.
The Vivo Y12 is the newest member in Vivo’s Y-series of smartphones for India. It is cheapest triple camera phone from a mainstream smartphone brand in India. The Vivo Y12 was expected to go on sale earlier this month. However, it is now only that the smartphone is available for purchase in the country. The handset can be purchased through the online store of Vivo India and Amazon.in.
Vivo Y12 Specifications and Features
The Vivo Y12 houses a 6.35-inch display with waterdrop notch. The handset supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels and 19.3:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone promises a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent.
The MediaTek Helio P22 chipset powers the smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a native storage of 32 GB. A dedicated microSD card slot is available on the device for additional storage. The official website states that there is another variant of the phone with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. However, this variant is not available for purchase yet.
The Vivo Y12 is packed with a massive battery of 5,000mAh capacity. Placed inside the front notch is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/1.8 aperture. It supports features like palm capture, HDR, portrait mode, live photo, AI beauty and panorama. The Y12’s rear-facing triple camera setup has f/2.2 aperture 13-megapixel primary lens, an f/2.2 aperture 8-megapixel superwide lens and an f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel depth sensor. The triple shooters are blessed with features like live photo, bokeh mode, HDR, beauty, pro mode, doc scan, palm capture and more.
The FunTouch 9 OS based Android 9 Pie runs on the Vivo Y12. For gamers, the phone comes with an ultra-gaming mode which allocate system resources to prioritize gaming performance. A fingerprint sensor is placed on the polycarbonate rear of the Vivo Y12 smartphone.
Vivo Y12 Price and Availability
The Vivo Y12’s base model 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage is not yet available for purchase. The 4 GB RAM + 32 GB storage edition of the phone is priced at Rs. 12,490 (~$179). The smartphone is now available for purchase through offline stores, Amazon. in and Vivo India online store in color editions like Aqua Blue and Burgundy Red.
The Samsung W2018 was the first Samsung phone with a variable aperture camera. Its primary rear camera could switch between an f/1.5 aperture and f/2.4 aperture. The feature has found its way to the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. However, Samsung will be taking things up a notch with the Galaxy Note 10.
According to Ice Universe (@UniverseIce), the Galaxy Note10’s camera will have not two but three variable apertures. In addition to the F1.5 and F2.4 apertures, the primary sensor will also be able to switch to an F1.8 aperture. He mentioned that the info comes from Samsung China’s engineers.
Samsung China engineers said that the Note10 camera will use a three-stage variable aperture: F1.5/F1.8/F2.4
While phones can change apertures electronically, Samsung’s own cameras switch apertures mechanically just like a DSLR. We explained how it works back when Samsung just announced it.
The Galaxy Note 10 is expected to launch in early August with a brand new Exynos processor, up to four cameras, and a punch hole display. Leaked renders and images of cases show the phone will not have an audio jack and will also ditch the Bixby button. It will also have a Pro model and there are rumors of a Tesla Limited Edition.
Lenovo is rolling out a new OTA update for Lenovo Z6 Pro in China. The new firmware update is now rolling out with significant changes in its camera. Lenovo has fully optimized the Lenovo Z6 Pro’s camera with new features and enhancements in the latest update. It has added new Vlog mode supporting dual-view, lock screen flash shooting and wide-angle macro mode to beautifully capture small objects.
The firmware ZUI 11.0.542 also optimizes the performance for smoother camera experience. The new update will improve the power efficiency of the device. Moreover, the wide-angle and macro lens can effectively record variable-speed video.
The update is gradually rolling out to all the Lenovo Z6 Pro in China. We suggest you charge the device up to at least 70% for a smooth rollout. You can also switch the WiFi network to save additional data costs on the carrier data. The update also includes general bug fixes and optimizations.
It was launched on April 23 in Beijing. The device comes with a quad rear camera module consisting of a 48-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens and another 2MP dedicated video camera. On the front, there’s a 32MP camera for selfies.
The Lenovo Z6 Pro carries a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with the support for HDR10 and full DC dimming. There’s a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 along with the liquid cooling feature, under-display fingerprint scanner, and Adreno 640 GPU. It comes with a 4000 mAh battery with 27W fast charging technology. It is available three different storage variants: 12GB + 256/512GB storage, 8GB with 128GB storage, and 6 GB + 128GB storage.
Vivo has been teasing the Vivo Z1 Pro since the beginning of this month. The official micro site of the phone has already some of its key features. Today, the Chinese firm has officially confirmed that it will be unleashing the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone in India on July 3.
Reports that have surfaced in the recent days suggest that the Vivo Z1 Pro will be arriving as a better version of the Vivo Z5x phone that was unveiled recently in China. Hence, the smartphone will be borrowing many of its features from the Z5x handset.
The Vivo Z1 Pro will be sporting a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display. Like the Z5x, the smartphone will be sporting a punch-hole design for its display. It will carry support for 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
The Snapdragon 712 chipset will be fueling the smartphone with up to 8 GB of RAM. The smartphone is expected to arrive with 128 GB of storage in its highest configuration version. The FunTouch OS 9 UI based Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device. The Multi Turbo technology on the device by Vivo will ensure smoother experience while gaming as well as regular usage. The smartphone will also feature Vivo’s Jovi AI assistant.
The Vivo Z1 Pro will be packed with a 5,000mAh battery that will carry support for 18W dual-engine fast charging. The back panel of the phone will be equipped with a triple camera setup that will include a 16-megapixel main sensor, an 8-mgeapixel superwide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For shooting selfies, it will posses a frontal snapper of 32-megapixel.
A recent leak had revealed that the Vivo Z1 Pro will be landing in India in three models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. There is no information available on the pricing of the smartphone. In related news, Vivo India is also gearing up to launch S-series of smartphones for offline markets in the country. The first S-phone by Vivo is expected to come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage
Asus Zenfone 6 is one of the best smartphones in the affordable flagship segment right now. The phone comes with powerful internals and more features than what’s usually found on higher-end flagships. But the flip camera, without a doubt, is its biggest attraction. However, flip cameras aren’t always durable, which is why it’s important to see whether the Zenfone 6 is built to last. That’s exactly what JerryRigEverything checked in his recent video.
JerryRigEverything confirms that the Zenfone 6 has an all-metal design. This is why the phone passed his bend test pretty easily. It didn’t even flex a bit in the bend test which was a very good sign. Also, the Zenfone 6 passed the standard scratch and burn tests comfortably. So, no real issues in these departments.
However, the real test was always going to be the phone’s flip camera. JerryRigEverything tried to twist the camera setup, stop it in between retraction, scratch it, and even banged it on the desk a couple of times. None of these actions seemed to have affected the phone’s camera setup. However, it is worth noting that the motor that drives the flip camera isn’t very powerful, so you can easily stop it mid-way with your hand or any other object. You’ll soon get a notification that the camera setup is obstructed and it goes away once you allow it to move freely.
Just like the OnePlus 7 Pro, Asus Zenfone 6’s flip camera will retract automatically in case of accidental drops. The retraction process is much faster in such a scenario ensuring that the camera is pushed back into its housing before it hits the ground. It is indeed a very useful feature to ensure minimum damage to the camera setup.
Unfortunately, with a flip camera, the Zenfone 6 isn’t waterproof. So, make sure to keep the phone away from water at all costs.
Overall, it looks like Asus has made a solid flagship once again. So, cast away your worries as the Zenfone 6 is built to last.
Last month, Motorola had launched the Motorola One Vision smartphone in Brazil. Today, the same phone has been unveiled today in India with a price tag of Rs. 19,999 (~$287). Some of the exciting features of the One Vision include 21:9 aspect ratio display with punch-hole design and 48-megapixel dual camera setup.
Motorola One Vision Specifications and Features
The Motorola One Vision features an IPS LCD panel of 6.3 inches. It carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels. The smartphone boasts a high screen space since it display does not feature a notch, but a small punch-hole for the front-facing camera. The display of the phone is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The Exynos 6906 chipset that features 2.2GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of the device.
The smartphone comes with 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a native storage of 128 GB. The second SIM slot doubles up as a microSD card slot. It is an Android One smartphone that offers stock experience of Android 9 Pie OS. The smartphone will be receiving two OS updates as well as Android security updates for three years.
The rear side of the Motorola One Vision features a dual camera setup and an LED flash. It includes an f/1.7 aperture 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor with OIS along with a 5-megapixel lens for adding depth effects. The smartphone offers users with Night Vision mode for capturing brighter shots in dim-light conditions. The other photography features available on the One Vision include portrait mode, hyperlapse video, HDR and PDAF. The punch-hole on the display houses a 25-megapixel selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture.
The Motorola One Vision is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that is coupled with 15W TurboCharge rapid charging technology. The 4D glass back of the One Vision also features a fingerprint sensor that is embedded under the logo of the company. The other features of the smartphone include Dolby tuned speakers, dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio socket.
Motorola One Vision Price and Release Date
As mentioned above, the Motorola One Vision is priced at Rs. 19,990 (~$287) for the sole variant of 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The smartphone will be exclusively available for buying through Flipkart starting from June 27. Customers will be able to avail it in Bronze and Sapphire gradient color editions.
China-based Xiaomi is all set to launch a new smartphone series tomorrow in its home country, which will be focusing more on the front-facing camera and target the selfie-loving users. The phone will be launched in partnership with Meitu.
For those who are unaware, Xiaomi had acquired the hardware business of Meitu, a China-based smartphone manufacturer, last year in March in order to make and sell selfie-centric phones.
The company has shared a new teaser poster online and in response to that, Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi thanked them for using their phone and confirmed that a new smartphone series will be launched tomorrow in China.
Ahead of its launch, a poster has been leaked online, revealing what could be the first smartphone co-developed by the two companies. It shows a Meitu-branded smartphone with a flip camera similar to that of the ASUS Zenfone 6/ASUS 6z. However, unlike the ASUS phone, this one comes with a bigger module as there are three camera sensors on the flip module.
While the camera specifications are not yet known, it is said that the primary camera sensor will be of 48-megapixel, possibly the Sony IMX568 sensor. As for the device’s design, the phone has a pink colored gradient finish with curved sides and pink buttons on the right frame. This hints that the company is targeting female users.
The smartphone, which is code-named “Little Fairy”, is believed to be the Mi CC9 which has been leaked. The TENAA listing of the Mi CC9 shows that the phone will feature an AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint reader and will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 octa-core chipset.
Recently, an upcoming Vivo V1914A smartphone was spotted on the database of China’s 3C certification body. Soon after its appearance, the rumor mill started speculating that it could be the second iQOO gaming phone from the company. Speculations turned to be true as Vivo has confirmed that its next iQOO phone will be called Vivo iQOO Neo. Now, the Vivo V1914A iQOO Neo phone has appeared on TENAA with its preliminary specs.
Vivo iQOO Neo TENAA listing
The Vivo iQOO Neo TENAA listing now contains only the preliminary specs of the phone. It reveals that the phone measures 159.53 x 75.23 x 8.13mm. In terms of dimensions, it seems to be similar to the Vivo iQOO phone that measures 157.7 x 75.2 x 8.5mm. The Vivo iQOO features a 6.41-inch AMOLED display whereas the iQOO Neo has 6.38-inch display. Also, it features a 4,420mAh minimum capacity battery which is a bit bigger than the 4,000mAh battery that powers the Vivo iQOO. The 3C listing of the phone has confirmed that it will carry support for 22.5W rapid charging.
The other specifications of the Vivo iQOO NEO are expected to surface soon once its TENAA listing gets updated. Recent reports have claimed that the iQOO Neo may come with Snapdragon 710 or Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and Android 9 Pie OS.
The Vivo iQOO Neo image shows that the handset will be resembling the Snapdragon 855 Vivo iQOO smartphone that was unveiled in April in China. Like the original iQOO, t the Neo version will have a waterdrop-style notch display and a vertical triple camera setup at the upper-left corner of the back panel.
The LED flash and the camera unit are placed together on the Vivo iQOO Neo. However, the iQOO smartphone has the LED flash separately from its triple camera module. The absence of a conventional fingerprint reader from is rear indicates that it could be featuring an OLED panel with in-screen fingerprint sensor. The bottom edge of the phone seems to be equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB-C port.
There is an orange colored key on the left spine of the iQOO Neo phone. Probably, it could be used to access some sort of gaming feature or the Jovi AI assistant. The right edge of the smartphone features a volume rocker and a power key. The poster confirms that the Vivo iQOO Neo will be coming in Black and color gradient Purple color. The Black one has a textured appeal on its rear.
Ulefone added the long-awaited Power 6 to its big battery Power Series smartphones earlier this month. In collaboration with Banggood, the Chinese manufacturer is now offering its recently unveiled smartphone for a lowered price.
Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is hosting the Banggood Ulefone Power 6 Premier, allowing Ulefone fans to pre-order the handset without emptying their pockets. The phone comes in two versions including the European Union and the one that works in other areas.
The Ulefone Power 6 EU version would normally set you back $199.99, but thanks to the Banggood’s recently kicked-off promo, the phone has gone up for pre-order bearing a dropped price tag of just $195.19. You can choose from blue, red and black color options.
If you live outside the EU region countries, you can go for the Other Area model which normally retails for $199.99. As part of Banggood’s promo, the aforesaid variant is now available for a considerably reduced price of just $195.19. Just like the EU Version, this model is also available in blue, red and black color options.
Moreover, if your cart value exceeds $19.99, you qualify for free shipping. Aside from getting the discounts, those who order the Ulefone Power 6 before June 23, will receive a free gift. It is worth noting that only 200 units will be available on a daily basis until the promo wraps up.
You can follow this link to pre-order the EU or the Other Area version of the Ulefone Power 6 smartphone for a lowered price. Note that the discount will be valid for the first 99 pieces only per day. Ulefone Power 6 offers the following features:
3-inch FHD+ in-cell Capacitive Touch Screen with 1080×2340 pixels resolution
Recent reports have revealed that Vivo India is gearing up to introduce Z-series and S-series of smartphones in India. In fact, Vivo is expected to launch the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone by the end of this month in the country. The Z-series is expected to be aimed towards online markets whereas the S-series is tipped to target offline markets. Citing information made available through its sources, 91mobiles has revealed some vital details of the first S-series phone that is heading to India. It claims that the handset will arrive with up to 8 GB of RAM and it will be priced in the sub-Rs. 25,000 price category.
The publication claims that the first Vivo S phone will be arriving in two models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The 6 GB variant will be priced below Rs. 20,000 whereas the 8 GB RAM edition is expected to be priced around Rs. 25,000. The Chinese firm will be mainly focusing in the design and style aspects of the Vivo S series rather than specifications.
Chinese firms like Xiaomi and Realme are aggressively targeting the offline markets. This year Samsung introduced the A-series to win the offline audience. Vivo will be competing with these brands in the offline markets through its upcoming S-lineup. Unfortunately, the name of the first S-series phone from is currently under the wraps.
So, far Vivo has released only two S-series phones in China such as Vivo S1 and Vivo S1 Pro. Launched in April in China, the Vivo S1 was introduced with up to 6 GB RAM and up to 128 GB of built-in storage. It features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel with notch-less display and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Under hood of the phone is the MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. The rear shell of the phone has 12-mgeapixel + 8-mgeapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera setup and a pop-up selfie camera of 25-megapixel. It comes with a 3,940mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through microUSB 2.0.
The Vivo S1 Pro that was launched in May came with a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display and in-screen fingerprint reader. the Snapdragon 675 chipset powers the smartphone with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. It features 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple rear cameras and a pop-up selfie snapper of 32-megapixel. The phone is packed with a 3,700mAh battery that supports 18W charging through microUSB 2.0.
Back in 2016, Amazon launched Kindle Oasis, the company’s premium e-book reader that features a dedicated page turn buttons. Last year, the device was upgraded and the company launched the second-generation Kindle Oasis.
Now, Amazon has launched the third-generation Kindle Oasis in India which comes with a 7-inch display, adjustable color temperature for night reading, and more. It is now available for pre-order via Amazon India and will go on sale from 19th August.
The new Kindle Oasis features a 7-inch glare-free paperwhite display with 300ppi pixel density. The company says that it uses the latest e-ink technology and features 25 LEDs up front, which can be color adjusted.
For nighttime reading, you can turn the display color tone to warm, ensuring that it does not cause eye fatigue. During the day, the color tone can be set too cool. Also, you can automatically set the e-book reader to adjust colors based on sunset and sunrise.
It has dimensions of 159 x 141 x 3.4-8.3 mm and weighs 194 grams. It comes in two storage variants — 8GB and 32GB and users get free cloud storage for all Amazon content. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11n and an optional 4G, and supports formats like Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF and more.
The device is also IPX8 rated to protect against immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes. Apart from this, users can adjust the text size and boldness and read with Kindle-exclusive fonts for maximum readability. As usual, this new Kindle Oasis offers several weeks of battery life on a single charge.
The new Kindle Oasis is priced at Rs. 21,999 (~$316) for the 8GB Graphite version and Rs. 24,999 (~$359) for the 32GB WiFi Champagne Gold version. On the other hand, the 32GB WiFi + 4G Graphite version costs Rs. 28,999 (~$416).
Recently, Vivo had confirmed that it will be announcing its first 5G phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2019 that will be held in the coming week. With the event nearly a week away, Vivo has made a big announcement today by introducing its 120W Super FlashCharge technology. The company claims that’s its 120W charging tech can completely power a 4,000mAh battery phone in just 13 minutes.
In March, Xiaomi had teased its 100W Super Charge Turbo technology that was able to charge a 4,000mAh battery in 17 minutes. In comparison to Xiaomi’s tech, the 120W Super FlashCharge technology can charge the same-sized battery in lesser time. Vivo claims that it takes only 5 minutes for a 4,000mAh battery to reach 50 percent capacity through the new technology. Hence, it is currently the highest charging power and the fastest charging capacity in the smartphone industry. The official video shown below demonstrates the technology.
In April, Vivo had launched the iQOO gaming phone. It came with the fast charging rate seen on any Vivo smartphone. The 4,000mAh battery of the iQOO smartphone takes only 45 minutes to reach full capacity through its 44W fast charging tech. When it was official introduced, the company stated that it uses a new charge pump technology with a conversion rate of 97 percent along with FCC technology to achieve 44W fast charging.
Vivo is yet to reveal the technology behind its sophisticated 120W Super FlashCharge technology. The company did not confirm on when it will begin the mass production of the technology. Probably, the Chinese firm may debut a new flagship phone with 120W charging technology in the latter half of the year.
It appears that apart from announcing its 5G phone at MWC Shanghai 2019 next week, Vivo may also unveil its 120W Superfast Flash Charge technology to the audience. The tech trade show will be at the Shanghai New International Expo Center between June 26 and June 28.
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The Xiaomi Haylou GT1 TWS earphones adopt true wireless 5.0 technology for a stable, and smooth wireless signal, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music in a 10-meter working distance.
Sporting an easy-to-use touch control design, these TWS earphones from Xiaomi delivers superior sound quality. Moreover, it employs intelligent DSP noise reduction technology to bring high-quality music to its users and offer an enjoyable listening experience.
The ergonomic design of the Xiaomi Haylou GT1 TWS earphones allows you to wear them for a longer period of time without experiencing any sort of discomfort. The earphones will not fall off even when running.
They are IPX5 rated so they can easily withstand splashes next to the pool, and can be worn on a rainy day and even at the gym. These feature-rich earphones offer strong compatibility with IOS Android devices. They come with portable charging box that helps you keep them in full battery state.
The charging bin is backed by a 310mAh battery which offers 12-hours use for earphones. While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with TWS earphones offering comparable features, the Xiaomi Haylou GT1 TWS earphones have gone up for sale bearing a lowered price of just $24.99 on GearVita.
This is a noteworthy 22 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $31.99. On top of that, you can use coupon code ROMGT1TWS for an extra $6 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Haylou GT1 TWS Earphones further down to $18.99 simply by applying the coupon at checkout.
You can follow this link to avail the discount and take advantage of the coupon before it expires.
Huawei has scheduled a launch event in China tomorrow, i.e. 21st June, where the company is all set to launch its Nova 5 smartphone series that includes Huawei Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro, and Nova 5i.
Along with that, the company has already confirmed that it will be launching a new Kirin chipset based on the 7nm node. With this launch, Huawei will become the first smartphone company to have two 7nm chipsets in its portfolio.
Ahead of the launch tomorrow, the Chinese tech giant has shared a teaser poster of the upcoming Kirin 810 chipset. The company is teasing it as a “key to the future” and confirmed its unveiling on 21st June.
While Huawei has not revealed the name of the chipset, it is widely believed to be named Kirin 810, making it the first processor in the HiSilicon Kirin 800-series. Apart from the fact that it will be manufactured on a 7nm node, nothing much is known.
However, the company usually puts focus on artificial intelligence (AI) technology for its chipsets and it is expected to continue doing so for the Kirin 810 as well. For those who are unaware, Huawei was the first to introduce a dedicated AI core in the Kirin 970 SoC.
As per the reports, the Kirin 810 will be the successor of the popular Kirin 710 mid-range chipset. Based on TSMC’s 7nm process, the chipset is expected to come with eight core CPU and an upgraded GPU.
It seems that the Kirin 810 chipset will take on Qualcomm’s recently launched chipsets in the Snapdragon 700-series — Snapdragon 730 and SD730G. The same chipset is also expected to power the company’s upcoming Huawei 9X Pro smartphone.
To know for sure what the company has planned for tomorrow’s launch regarding this upcoming 7nm chipset, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event to take place. Along with this chipset and Nova 5 series smartphones, Huawei will also be launching the MediaPad M6 tablet.
The China-based smartphone maker has not yet officially announced the EMUI but the company has begun testing of its own custom Android skin — EMUI 10. Also, an early beta version of the Huawei’s EMUI 10, which is based on the upcoming Android Q operating system, is now available.
Now, a report suggests a list of Huawei smartphones that will be receiving the new Android Q-based EMUI 10 update. Do note that this list is not officially announced by the Chinese giant but comes through media reports.
The list of Huawei devices set to receive the Android Q update includes Huawei P30, P30 Pro, P30 Lite, Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X 5G, Huawei P Smart 2019, P Smart Plus 2019, P Smart Z, Huawei P20, and P20 Pro.
A report claims that the company has begun internal testing of the EMUI 10 custom user interface with the Huawei P30 Pro. As said, the EMUI 10 UI is based on the upcoming Android version 10, i.e. Android Q.
Nothing much is known about this upcoming EMUI update but the images of the home screen reveal that the company has decided to redesign the standard icons yet again. However, nothing is officially known so far and we’ll be getting more information about this in the coming weeks.
Soon after the U.S. ban on Huawei, it was reported that Google had removed the Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone from the list of smartphones that are part of the Android Q beta program. However, last month, the smartphone was reinstated in the beta program.
Google is expected to introduce the final version of Android Q in August. The new OS will be first made available to Google’s Pixel devices and phones that are enrolled in the beta program such as Asus ZenFone 5z, Essential PH-1, Nokia 8.1, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, LG G8 ThinQ, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OPPO Reno, Realme 3 Pro, Redmi K20 Pro, Sony Xperia XZ3, Techno Spark 3 Pro, Vivo X27, Vivo NEX S, Vivo NEX A, Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G.
If you have been waiting with bated breath for electronic items prices to drop, we got good news for you.
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This variant of the M8S Pro L TV box usually retails for $92.30, but GeekBuying users can buy it for a dropped price of only $49.99 from GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 46 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.
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The rumour mills continue to buzz regarding Samsung‘s upcoming flagship Galaxy Note 10. We have seen quite a few leaked details and renders but we don’t expect them leaks to stop coming until the phablet is unveiled. The latest we have on our hands is pictures of a silicone case of a supposed Galaxy Note 10 Pro.
Alleged Galaxy Note 10 case renders
The images were leaked on Twitter by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) and he claims they are real-life cases of the Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Pro. The name is sort of confusing because Samsung is tipped to be planning to launch a Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus, according to previous leaks. It is safe to assume the Galaxy Note 10 Pro is the same as the Galaxy Note 10 Plus.
The protective case gives us an idea of the Note 10’s design, thanks to the cut-outs. If the case turns out to be actually for the Note 10, then it confirms many of the previous leaks which suggested that the Galaxy Note 10 would have a vertical, triple camera setup at the back. But then, the case design could be based on the same leaks.
Both models are distinct from each other in the aspect of screen size and positions of the rear cameras. The Galaxy Note 10 only sports a single circular cutout for the flash whereas the Pro model has a longer, pill-like cutout. This could be an indication that the Note 10 Pro may have additional sensors such as a laser sensor or the heart-rate sensor. The case for the Pro model is also shown from multiple angles, which gives us a glimpse at the button layout and ports. Of note, is the absence of a Bixby button. This would make it the first Samsung flagship in recent years to ditch it.
However, if you look a little closer to the area at the bottom left side of the case, there seems to be another little bump, presumably for a dedicated camera button. Unless Samsung has repositioned the Bixby button towards the bottom, which doesn’t seem logical, this would most likely be a button for the camera shutter. The case for the standard Galaxy Note 10 also seems to have this little bump at the bottom.
The cases also show the device with two ports cut-out on the top edge which is rumoured to be for an IR blaster and one for the microphone. This again suggests the absence of another key component present on previous models, that us the headphone jack. There are cutouts at the bottom for the S Pen dock, a speaker grille, the USB Type-C port and the microphone.
Samsung is tipped to launch the Galaxy Note 10 in late-August.
OPPO has launched a 4GB RAM variant for the OPPO A5s in India. The higher memory variant is said to be available already via brick and mortar stores in India. This new storage variant expands the options fans have to choose from and the price isn’t a bomb. The A5s 4GB RAM variant comes with a price tag of Rs 12,990 (~$186).
OPPO A5s was first launched in Taiwan in March this year. The device made its debut in India, a month later but was only available in 2GB and 3GB RAM variants. Not too long ago, OPPO adjusted the prices of the two variants downward, apparently in preparation for the arrival of the 4GB RAM variant. Apart from memory, all other details are the same. The new variant comes in Green and Gold colours.
As a reminder, the OPPO A5s sports a 6.2 Inch HD+ In-Cell display with 720×1520 pixels resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) processor. On the software front, the device runs on Android 9 Pie based ColorOS 5.2.1. The device adopts the waterdrop notch design with an 8MP selfie shooter housed inside the notch. At the rear, is a 13MP + 2MP dual camera setup. Keeping the lights on is a large 4,230mAh battery.
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