A new Samsung tablet called the Galaxy Tab A4 S was certified yesterday by the Bluetooth SIG. The certificate reveals the tablet’s model number is SM-T307U and which has actually surfaced online before.

About a month ago, Sam Mobile, reported that a Samsung tablet with model number SM-T307U was certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The WiFi certificate revealed the tablet runs Android Pie and supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi networks.

The post also said the tablet has support for cellular connectivity due to the “7” in the model number. And that it has 32GB of internal storage and will be available in just one color variant – brown.

It is unknown if the Galaxy Tab A4 S will be limited to Samsung’s home country or if it will be available in other countries. However, we are pretty sure it will be a mid-range tablet due to its small built-in storage and older version of Android. It most likely will be powered by an Exynos processor too. We just have to wait for a Geekbench result to surface.

Samsung has released three Galaxy Tab A tablets this year. There is the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2019 that was released in February but which does not have a stylus. It was followed by the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen 2019 released in March and then the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019.

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The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has certified two new audio products from Xiaomi. The first is the Mi Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones that was certified yesterday and there is the Mi Wireless Charger Bluetooth Speaker that received its certification today.

Mi Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Xiaomi already has a bunch of headphones but it is set to announce a new model that will arrive as the Mi Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones (probably different name in China). Unlike the Mi Superbass Wireless Headphones, this should have active noise cancelation.

The certificate reveals the headphones’ model number is TDLYEJ02WM and will connect via Bluetooth 5.0. It most likely should have the option to be used in wired mode too.

Mi Wireless Charger Bluetooth Speaker

The second product is the Mi Wireless Charger Bluetooth Speaker with the model number XMWXCLYYX01ZM. Depending on how you want to interpret it, this is a wireless charger that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker or a Bluetooth speaker that has a wireless charger built-in.

Actually, the description on the certificate says “This is a Bluetooth speaker that can provide high-quality music and also provide wireless charging function conforming to the Qi (wireless charging) standard”.

This product will most likely not be officially sold outside China but when it launches, you should be able to order it from third-party retail sites.

The Mi Wireless Charger Bluetooth Speaker is not Xiaomi’s first wireless combo device. At the beginning of the year, it announced the Yeelight Wireless Charging Night Lamp that is a bedside lamp and wireless charger combined.

There is no info regarding the launch of both products as at the time of writing but once there is, we will make sure to inform you.

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Samsung may soon announce a new phone under its Xcover series. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has certified two phones with model numbers SM-G715FN and SM-G715FN_DS, and the product name on the certificate reads Galaxy Xcover Pro.

The Xcover Pro was certified by the WiFi Alliance earlier a few weeks ago, and now that it has also received its Bluetooth certification, its launch should be close.

According to Mishaal Rahman of XDA-Developers, the phone will launch in Europe and will run Android 10 out of the box.

The XCover Pro will be powered by the Exynos 9611 chipset, the same processor inside the Galaxy M30s, and have 4GB of RAM according to a Geekbench benchmark result from earlier this month. It will have support for dual-band WiFi as well as Bluetooth 5.0.

Based on the configuration above, it means the Xcover Pro will arrive as a mid-range rugged smartphone. However, its price tag will definitely be higher than that of a similarly configured device. Also, since Samsung has not released a Galaxy S Active smartphone in a while, this should suffice.

The Galaxy Xcover Pro should have a waterproof and dustproof IP-rating and also a MIL-STD-810G rating.

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If you are on the search for a smartwatch for kids, Xiaomi’s Mi Bunny Smartwatch series is one of those to consider (if you live in China). Just last month, Xiaomi announced the Mi Bunny Smartwatch 3C. Today, we found that a new model called the Mi Kids Smartwatch 4 Pro has received its Bluetooth certification.

The certification reveals the smartwatch has the model number MTSB08XUN. It was certified on September 10, 2019, and connects via Bluetooth 5.0.

The Mi Bunny Smartwatch 4 Pro should have an AMOLED display like its predecessor, the 3C model. Xiaomi switched to a square dial for the series starting with the Mi Bunny Smartwatch 3, and we believe it will remain that way with the 4 Pro too. We also expect it to have a 4G modem, a camera for video calls, GPS, Wi-Fi, and an IP-rating. Xiaomi shipped the 3C with the XiaoAI assistant, so this model will definitely have it on board too.

What we hope it has is an international version with support for multiple languages which a lot of Xiaomi fans have been requesting for.

The Mi Bunny Smartwatch 4 Pro will most likely get a quiet launch and may not arrive until October seeing as the Mi Bunny Smartwatch 3C was released just last month.

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Last week, Lenovo announced a trio of smartphones for the Indian market. The Lenovo Z6 Pro is its flagship phone for this year and it launched alongside the upper mid-range Lenovo K10 Note and the mid-range Lenovo A6 Note. Reports say Lenovo is preparing for another launch this Thursday for a number of audio products.

Ahead of the launch, details, and images of a pair of Bluetooth headphones and a pair of wireless earbuds have leaked. The Bluetooth headphone is called the Lenovo HE16 Wireless Sport Stereo Headphone while the earbuds are called the Lenovo HT10 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds.

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The HT16 Bluetooth headphone goes around the neck and the earbuds have wings for a secure fit inside the ears. It also has an in-line remote and comes with extra wings and ear tips.

Indian tech blog, 91Mobiles reports that the headphone will have Super Extra Bass, connect via Bluetooth 5.0, and offer 6 hours of playtime. They also mention a third headphone called the Lenovo HE15 which has a playtime of 12 hours.

The HT10 True Wireless Earbuds come in black with a case similar to that of the Redmi AirDots but with four LEDs in front to indicate the battery level. The box says it has HD Sound with Super Extra Bass, connects via Bluetooth 5.0, uses a Qualcomm 3020 audio chip with support for aptX HD audio, and has a battery life of 8 hours. It also works with Apple’s Siri voice assistant.

All three Bluetooth audio devices are expected to launch on Thursday, September 12.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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Always been a fan of Bluetooth speakers but you thought that they should come with added features like an alarm clock and bedside lamp? UMIDIGI today announced the UMIDIGI Uwake that is just that! The colorful Uwake is the world’s first Bluetooth 5.0 speaker with smart alarm clock and it follows the recent hot-selling smartphone UMIDIGI X and true wireless earbuds Upods. The Chinese manufacturer manages to amaze us once more as the Uwake comes at a super-affordable price of just $19.99 on Aliexpress from September 11th.

UMIDIGI is known for its affordable smartphones they have evolved to more than a smartphone company, offering many kinds of smart devices. The Uwake is a fresh take on a multifunction Bluetooth speaker and what they’re capable of.

First and foremost, Uwake is a Bluetooth 5.0 speaker. There is no need for an extra app to control it since there are buttons on the side to control it. It comes with a 52mm dynamic driver offering thick bass and clear overall sound. You can play any audio from your smartphone whether it’s music, podcasts, audiobooks or videos.

In addition, the Uwake doubles as a lamp and alarm clock. There are 7 kinds of color atmosphere lights and 2 lighting modes. To cycle through the colors you can use the buttons on the side. As for the alarm clock function, the Uwake supports simulated sunrise wake-up with 3 levels of brightness and can wake you up with a glow of soft light, meant to mimic the rising sun, and slowly get brighter. What’s more, it can help you fall asleep as well as it features 6 built-in sleep-themed tunes with choices of birds, rain, waves, and other relaxing sounds.

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As noted, the UMIDIGI Uwake will start global sale at only $19.99 on Aliexpress on September 11th and it is a limited offer so you’d better add the Uwake to your cart first.

Lastly, the company is running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for the Uwake. You can learn more details and join the giveaway by heading to their official website.

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Xiaomi may soon announce two new products based on recent certifications we spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website. The first is the Pocket Photo Printer and there is also the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2. Both products were certified early last week.

The Pocket Photo Printer as the name already says is a portable printer you can carry along with you to print out photos you have taken. This should be similar to the XPRINT Pocket AR Photo Printer that launched in February 2018.

We do not know if this will carry the “Mi” or “Mijia” branding or be launched under a different name. It may even be a follow up to last year’s model. The certification says it has Bluetooth 5.0, so expect a longer range. It also uses Zero Ink technology (Zink) which means you don’t need ink cartridges.

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (TWSEJ02JY) is definitely a successor to the Mi Bluetooth Earphones Air (TWSEJ01JY) which launched in January. We are not sure if there will be a significant change in design but the new model will connect via Bluetooth 5.0 for a stronger connection, better range, and better battery life.

We have no idea when either of these two products will launch but they most likely won’t arrive together. The Mi True Wireless Earphones just launched in Europe last month, so a successor won’t come anytime soon.

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Xiaomi may announce a new Bluetooth speaker soon according to a recent listing on the Bluetooth SIG website. The listing says the speaker will launch as the Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker.

From the name, it is obvious this is a speaker that can be used outdoors so it should have an IP rating and be at least splash proof. It may also have a rugged design.

The speaker was listed on the database on July 5, 2019, and the certification says it has Bluetooth 5.0. We don’t think Xiaomi has released any Mi-branded speaker with Bluetooth 5.0, so this might as well be the first.

Xiaomi has a bunch of speakers with varying designs. Some are released under its own Mi brand while others are by the smaller companies under its ecosystem. It even sells Sony, Marshall, and Sonos speakers On its Youpin online store.

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Xiaomi is the world’s second largest wearable maker after Apple. The Chinese electronics maker shipped more than 10 million Mi Band 3 units in less than seven months since its launch. Xiaomi is continually improving its portfolio and is now expected to launch the fourth generation Mi Band soon. Various leaks and reports have already revealed most of its specifications and features. It recently appeared on Bluetooth SIG uncovering almost every hardware detail.

Now a few more details have emerged in a new leak. According to the leak, Mi Band 4 will ditch the monochrome display and will come with a colored screen featuring a more attractive UI. To withstand the colored display power requirements, Mi Band 4 will see a 135 mAh battery instead of 110 mAh on Mi Band 3. The new fitness band will come with Bluetooth 5.0 for improved connectivity across multiple devices. It is a significant upgrade over the Mi Band 3 which uses Bluetooth 4.2.

The Mi Band 4 will come in two different versions – one with NFC bearing model number XMSH08HM and the standard non-NFC version with model number XMSH07HM. Both bands will support Bluetooth 5.0 having better power efficiency, greater range, and stronger connection.

• Read More: Mi Band 4 gets Bluetooth 5.0 Certification, will have NFC variant too

It will come with an improved “Heart Rate Monitoring” system. Mi Band 4 NFC version is expected for the price of 499 Yuan (~$72) whereas the standard version will remain between 200-300 Yuan (~$28-$43). Launch detail is not available at the moment.

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Earlier today, Nubia announced its very first pair of truly wireless earbuds, the Nubia Pods. The wireless earbuds is a result of a collaboration between the smartphone manufacturer and 1MORE. For those who don’t know, Xiaomi has a stake in 1MORE and it’s the company behind a number of Xiaomi’s own headphones.

The Nubia Pods come in a black case. The earbuds themselves are available in two color variants – gold and black with an NCVM (non-conductive vacuum metallization) metallic finish. To be honest, the Nubia Pods are a rebranded version of the 1MORE Stylish True Wireless In-Ear Headphones but with Bluetooth 5.0 instead of Bluetooth 4.2 and support for Qualcomm’s aptX audio and AAC HD audio. The Nubia Pods are winners of 2019’s IF Design Award.

The earbuds are lightweight – 6.2 grams each (52.8 grams with the case). They are also sweat-proof with 45° angled tips that fit snugly into your ear canals. There are replaceable O-Hooks to provide a stable fit in case you are on the move.

The earbuds use a custom-made LDS antenna for a smooth connection with less signal interference and transmission during music playback and phone calls. There is also a 7mm driver with a titanium composite diaphragm for clear sound and powerful bass.

There is a button on each earbud. The button on the right earbud is for answering/ending calls with a single click, and rejecting calls with a long press. A single click of the button on the left earbud will play/pause playback, a double click will skip to the next track, and a triple press will skip to the previous track. Pressing and holding both buttons for 2 seconds will power on the earbuds while pressing and holding for 4 seconds will switch them off. You can decide to connect only the right earbud for calls as the Nubia Pods supports single pairing mode. Unfortunately there is no support for any AI Assistant.

The Nubia Pods has the same battery capacity as the 1MORE version but a slightly lower battery life. The battery capacity of each earbud is 55mAh and the case has a battery capacity of 410mAh. The earbuds will provide 6.5 hours of playback time and talking time (at 50% volume) but that can be increased to 24 hours with the case. It takes the earbuds and the case 85 minutes each to charge from empty to full.

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The Nubia Pods are priced at ¥799 (~$119) and will be available for purchase at a later date. They will ship with three pairs of silicone ear tips and three pairs of silicone O-Hooks.

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Yesterday we reported that the Mi Band 3 will get a successor this year called the Mi Band 4. Now two variants of the upcoming smart band have been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website.

The two variants of the Mi Band 4 were listed yesterday. One is the NFC variant which has the product name “Mi Smart Band 4 NFC” and model number “XMSH08HM” while the other is the non-NFC model with the product name “Mi Smart Band 4” and model number “XMSH07HM”.

Both bands will connect via Bluetooth 5.0, an upgrade over the Mi Band 3 which connects via Bluetooth 4.2. Bluetooth 5.0 brings a stronger connection and a greater range compared to previous generations. It is also faster when sending data between devices. The Bluetooth listing confirms the Mi Band 4 is manufactured by Anhui Huami Information Technology Co. Ltd., who own the Amazfit brand.

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Now that the Mi band 4 has received its Bluetooth certification, its launch might be earlier than expected.

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The Essential PH-1 received an update to Android 8.1 Oreo last month. Before then it was still on Android Nougat. Yesterday, it got a new update which brings April’s security patch and Bluetooth 5.0.

The update is 127MB in size and updates your security patch to that of April. There are other changes and fixes too but the biggest is that Bluetooth 5.0 has now been certified.

Bluetooth 5.0 is the latest version of the wireless technology and it comes with a number of new features. First, it lets you pair your phone to more than one speaker or wireless headphone at a time. So you can stream audio to two speakers or even stream different audio sources (music and video) to two speakers/headphones. However, they must be Bluetooth 5.0 devices too for you to get the feature.

Another update to Bluetooth 5.0 is the support for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for audio devices. BLE was only available to smartwatches, fitness trackers and other low-power devices. Bluetooth 5.0 also has an increased range and speed. Supported distance is now 240 meters and speed is now 2Mbps.

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Essential also says the update brings modem stability fixes, improves performance, and also proper handling of external game controllers.

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After much speculations, rumours and leaks, South Korean tech giant Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S8 along with the Galaxy S8 Plus in a ceremony today. The Samsung Galaxy S8 launch is the biggest event the tech giant is hosting since the Galaxy Note 7 saga so, the event was a highly anticipated one.  As you already know, the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus were billed to be the first smartphones to pack Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 chipset and indeed they were launched with the powerful flagship chip. But whether you’ll get to buy the Snapdragon 835-powered version of the S8 or S8 Plus will depend on where you live.

Design & Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy S8 features a design which isn’t entirely different from its predecessors but it comes with an unusually high screen-to-body ratio. A large display ensured the traditional home button which sits at the front of the screen under the display was absent. Instead, the Galaxy S8 features a virtual home button. The bezels are thin and the display is a curved one.

On the specifications, the Galaxy S8 sports a 5.8-ich Super AMOLED display with a resolution of  2960 x 1440 pixels and 570ppi. The processor is an octa-core Snapdragon 835 chipset clocked at 2.35GHz on some version while there is another version powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 8895 chip also clocked at 2.35GHz. The United States will get the Snapdragon 835-powered version while other international countries would get the Exynos 8895-powered version. China is said to also get the Qualcomm-powered version but there is no official word on that yet. Both versions are backed by 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of storage onboard which is expandable via a microSD slot.

Camera, Battery

On the camera aspect, the Galaxy S8 packs a 12MP rear camera with a f/1.7 aperture, OIS and LED flash and at the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with a f/1.7 aperture and autofocus. We are yet to see camera samples of theGalaxy S8’s camera but we believe it would be a very powerful setup. Keeping the lights on is a generous 3000mAh battery which should do a good job in that regard.

Connectivity, Other Features

Other features include a USB Type-C port, NFC and MST for Samsung Pay, IP68 water and dust resistance and yes, it still packs a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is also a wireless charging support as well as Cat. 16 LTE. Others include Bluetooth 5.0 which is capable of streaming to two devices at the same time and Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac. The Galaxy S8 isn’t too wide despite its large size, packing a dimension of 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm and it weighs just 155g. The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box and also comes with Samsung’s new Bixby Assistant which is launched by pressing a dedicated physical button located on the side of the phone.

Pricing & Availability

As for the pricing, Samsung left that out unfortunately but the Galaxy S8 is expected to start at around $750. Both the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be up for pre-order as from tomorrow, March 30 while they will be officially released in the US on April 21. Each pre-order qualifies you to get a free Gear VR headset with a controller and a set of games. The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be available in black, gray, and silver in the US while Gold and blue are the options on the international edition.

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The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) was formed in 1998 as a non-profit group that oversees the development of Bluetooth standards and licensing of Bluetooth technologies. The group recently adopted Bluetooth 5.0 as the latest version of the technology. As it stands, the upcoming Galaxy S8 might be the first device to come with the new bluetooth version.

First, what does Bluetooth 5.0 do differently from the previous Bluetooth 4.0 version?

According to the information on the Bluetooth website, Bluetooth 5.0 has quadruple the range and double the speed of Bluetooth 4.0. In addition to that, the capacity of connection-less data broadcasts have also been increased by up to 800%, which will change the way bluetooth devices transmit information. To explain how that will work, just imagine not having to download an app for a bluetooth device just because you need to use the device.

The increase in operation range will also allow users connect to IoT devices that extend beyond the walls of homes, therefore providing a more reliable Internet of Things connection.

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SIG already has 30,000 registered members which consists of promoter members, associate members, and adopter members. Samsung is an associate member and its next flagship, the Galaxy S8 is expected to be the first device to feature the new Bluetooth 5.0 standard.

Source: Sammobile

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