We start off today with the battle of the folds! Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 4 is squaring off against Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6. Who’ll come out on top in this flexible face-off? We’ve got the nitty-gritty details to help you pick your folding favorite.

But wait, there’s more! Xiaomi’s not done yet. Their Mix Flip is flipping the script on what we expect from clamshell phones. What makes it so special? We’re diving into the details that’ll have you saying “Wow!”

Meanwhile, Huawei fans might need to practice some patience. The Mate 70 series is playing hard to get, with a potential delay pushing it to late Q4. What’s causing the holdup? We’ve got the inside scoop.

And if you’re a Pixel fan, get ready for a splash of color! Leaked renders of the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL are showing off some stylish new shades. Pink phone, anyone?

All the juicy details on these stories are in today’s newsletter below.

Huawei Mate 70 series launch delayed until late Q4 due to HarmonyOS NEXT and Kirin chipset challenges

At the HDC 2024 conference, Huawei announced that the Mate 70 series smartphones would be released in the fourth quarter of this year. However, a new leak from tipster Digital Chat Station suggests a potential delay pushing the launch window back to the middle or late fourth quarter, possibly December or later.

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Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Which foldable is better?

Samsung‘s Galaxy Z Fold series has become synonymous with foldable smartphones. However, as the market matures, we’re seeing strong alternatives from Chinese brands like Xiaomi.

So let’s break down the key differences to help you decide which one is a better foldable overall.

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What makes Xiaomi Mix Flip special?

Xiaomi has once again pushed the boundaries of smartphone innovation with the introduction of the Mix Flip, its first foray into the world of flip phones. Unveiled alongside the Mix Fold 4 at a recent event in China, the Mix Flip has garnered significant attention for its impressive specifications and design. Here, we delve into the unique features that make the Xiaomi Mix Flip a standout device in the increasingly competitive flip phone market.

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Leaked Render Reveals Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro XL In Pink And Porcelain Colors

Google is gearing up to unveil the next-generation Pixel smartphones and smartwatch on August 13, which is quite earlier than its traditional launch timeline. Leaks and rumors have been gathering pace about the search giant’s upcoming hardware offerings. Now, a new clear render of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL shared by a tipster gives us a look at both devices in two shades. 

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First up in today’s roundup, Xiaomi’s finally spilling the beans on why they’re fashionably late to the flip phone party. Their Mix Flip is coming, but why the wait? We’ve got the inside scoop straight from the CEO.

Meanwhile, Samsung’s playing hard to get with their rumored Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra. Looks like this ultra-premium foldable might be giving most of us the cold shoulder, staying exclusive to just two countries. We’ll dive into the details and what this means for foldable fans worldwide.

But hold onto your ethical hats, because Apple’s in hot water over their AI training methods. YouTube videos as AI fodder? We’re breaking down the controversy and what it means for content creators and tech giants alike.

And if you’ve ever wanted to see yourself as a 3D character (who hasn’t?), Tencent’s got you covered. Their new app turns your selfies into printable 3D avatars. It’s like magic, but with more pixels!

All the details on these stories are in today’s roundup below.

Here’s why Xiaomi is late in releasing the Mix Flip

Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi Mix Flip along with the Mix Fold 4 on July 19. However, many of Xiaomi’s competitors have been offering clamshell foldables for quite a while. Today the company’s CEO reveals the reason why Xiaomi is yet to release a clamshell foldable. According to him, the product “will not be released until it is ready”.

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Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra could remain exclusive to China and South Korea

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in the Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this month. However, the company didn’t announce the speculated Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra in the event. The latest news is that this product has not been canceled, but it will be released exclusively in China and South Korea. While we don’t know the exact release date, it is speculated to be in October.

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Apple reportedly used YouTube videos to train Apple Intelligence

We have previously come across numerous reports claiming that OpenAI used YouTube content to train its text-to-video model, Sora. Now it’s reported that companies like Apple, Nvidia, Anthropic, and more are also using the ‘publicly available data’ generated by users to train their AI models. Apparently, Apple used tens of thousands of YouTube videos with subtitles to train Apple Intelligence, which is against the platform’s content policy.

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Turn your selfie into a printable 3D character with Tencent’s AI-powered app

Tencent Yuanbao, a large-scale model application by Tencent, has introduced a groundbreaking feature called “3D Avatar Dream Factory,” transforming the landscape of 3D character creation.

This feature allows users to effortlessly generate personalized 3D characters from a single front-facing image, making it the first universal app to achieve such high-quality 3D generation.

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Xiaomi‘s large language model (LLM), named MiLM, has officially passed the registration process for large models, according to a recent announcement on the company’s Weibo account. 

With this, Xiaomi says that MiLM is ready for integration into its products, including smartphones, smart home devices, and even Xiaomi automobiles. The announcement also hinted at the possibility of opening MiLM’s functionalities to a wider user base in the future.

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Apple managed to create a significant controversy with an ad for the new iPad. The commercial was likely aimed at showcasing the blend of thinness and ability to function as a replacement for a number of musical instruments, paints, books, cameras, and other tools.

Now Samsung has created another commercial as a response that says “Creativity cannot be crushed”.

Watch the commercial here.

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Motorola Edge 50 Fusion has finally launched in India. The new device arrives with some impressive specs and features, despite its attractive mid range pricing. The Edge 50 Fusion was first launched in Europe last month, but now its available in India as well.

More details on its features and pricing here.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE launch near? Spotted on One UI test build

Samsung has been rumored to be working on the Galaxy S24 FE model. Reports have hinted that the smartphone would be launching this summer. And now, a fresh sighting has also hinted that its release might be right around the corner.

So here’s everything we know so far.

Xiaomi Mix Flip: Unveiling the Secrets of Brand’s First Clamshell Foldable Phone

Xiaomi entered the foldable smartphone market in March 2021 with the Mi Mix Fold, but has not yet released a flip smartphone. Since January of last year, Xiaomi has been reportedly developing a flip device. Now, this new smartphone, called the Xiaomi Mix Flip, seems to be nearing launch as it goes through key certification processes like China’s 3C.

Here’s what to expect from this upcoming flip phone.

Samsung postpones Galaxy F55 5G’s Indian launch; Check out the new launch date

Samsung had the Galaxy F55 5G launch event scheduled for tomorrow (May 17), however, the brand has now postponed this launch event to the last week of the month.

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Apple Likely to Start iPhone 16 Display Panel Production in June, Report States

iPhone 16 production is expected to kick off in June, according to a new report from analyst Ross Young. This aligns with Apple’s usual production schedule for its flagship smartphones, suggesting a release in mid-September.

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Baidu’s Wenxin AI big model gains momentum with Xiaomi, Lenovo, Vivo & NIO on board

Baidu, the Chinese tech giant, is making significant strides in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with its Wenxin Big Model. The company’s recent financial report revealed positive financial results and a surge in the adoption of its marquee AI product.

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Rumors have emerged regarding a new Xiaomi device, known only as the “N7,” which is said to be part of the company’s upcoming lineup. A recent report revealed the model numbers for Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro smartphones, expected to launch later this year in China. In addition, a Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station hinted at the existence of an entirely new model.

Could the “N7” be Xiaomi’s entry into the clamshell foldable market?

The Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro are said to feature model numbers 23127PN0CC and 23116PN5BC for the Chinese market, respectively. For the global market, these devices are identified by model numbers 23127PN0CG and 23116PN5BG. Interestingly, these smartphones are given shortened model names, with “N3” and “N2” representing the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro, respectively. The upcoming Xiaomi 14 Ultra, on the other hand, is rumored to have the model name “N1.” All of these devices are expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, slated for a potential November debut.

However, a screenshot shared by the tipster reveals another mystery device with the shortened model name “N7.” This device seems to be entirely new, as there are no previous generations associated with it. Speculation suggests that Xiaomi might be entering the clamshell foldable smartphone market with the N7, potentially introducing the Xiaomi MIX Flip. However, it is advised to await further reports to confirm the identity of this enigmatic N7 device.

In related news, renowned tipster Ice Universe claims that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra could see an early launch compared to its predecessor, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, which debuted in April this year. This hints at the possibility of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra making its appearance in the first quarter of 2024.

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Xiaomi kickstarted 2022 in traditional Xiaomi fashion by first launching its flagship Xiaomi 12 series in China featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, LTPO 2.0 AMOLED and a flagship triple camera setup. With 11 months left in 2022, it is no doubt that there will be more new releases from the company and a recent leak from China has revealed several key details and the codenames of Xiaomi’s upcoming releases.

The leak comes from the popular leakster, Digital Chat Station on Weibo. He shared a screenshot of the 12 codenames that Xiaomi has given to its 12 upcoming releases that are currently in development.

The first 4 codenames on the list are the Xiaomi “munch”, “rubens”, “matisse”,  and “fog”. These 4 models are actually the internal software codenames for Xiaomi’s upcoming Redmi K50 models which are respectively, the standard Redmi K50, the Redmi K50 Pro, the Redmi K50 Pro Plus, and the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. 

As Xiaomi has officially unveiled that it will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and MediaTek Dimensity 9000 each on one of its Redmi K50 series models respectively, Digital Chat Station, on his Weibo post further reveals that for the other Redmi K50 models, Xiaomi will be using 2 different chipsets for them. Those 2 chipsets are namely the Snapdragon 870, MediaTek Dimensity 8000.

The next 2 models on the list, codenamed the Xiaomi “thor” and “loki”, are said to be Xiaomi’s entries into the premium flagship cameraphone segment. Digital Chat Station mentioned that both models will be equipped with the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and feature high-quality camera sensors for the photography enthusiast.

As for the final 6 models on the list, they are codenamed as the Xiaomi “light”, “thunder”, “zizhan”, “zijin”, “taoyao” and “opal”. The 6 models are supposedly the internal codenames for Xiaomi’s upcoming foldables, the Xiaomi Mi MIX Flip and Fold 2, and Xiaomi’s upcoming mid-range Redmi Note 12 series.

Digital Chat Station reveals that Xiaomi will be equipping its foldables this year with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 whereas the Redmi Note 12 series may feature the unannounced Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset.

Xiaomi has already confirmed that it will be holding the Redmi K50 series launch event in February. As per the official teaser poster, one of the Redmi K50 series devices launching next month features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging, and dual VC liquid-cooling.

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Earlier this year, Xiaomi launched the Mi Mix Fold foldable smartphone in China. The device was a large foldable phone that competed with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold. Months later, leaks for its successor, the Mix Fold 2 were surfaced confirming its launch to be sooner than expected. However, now, a new foldable phone from Xiaomi, what we’d call a flip phone, has appeared in a patent that could apparently take on the Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip.

The new Xiaomi Flip Phone was seen in an application filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). It carries the application number 2020301357510. Unfortunately, it does not reveal any of its specs, but the patented images are available. Surprisingly, it seems to be the same device that was seen a few months back in a patent that Xiaomi filed with World Intellectual Property Organisation(WIPO).

The Xiaomi Flip phone has a similar folding mechanism to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3. When opened, it has a tall form factor, and when closed, it goes to a small squarish shape. While the clamshell mechanism is similar, the rear design is significantly different. The Xiaomi Flip seems to have a horizontal camera module with a dual-camera system. It has a secondary screen on the back, similar to the Z Flip 3’s cover display.

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Coming to the primary screen, the phone has a punch-hole display with the camera cut-out at the top left. It features a dual selfie camera setup. It has a volume rocker and the power button on the right spine and boasts a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille, and the SIM-card tray at the bottom.

Apart from this, there isn’t any other information to decode from the images. That said, we expect more leaks of the device to appear in the coming weeks. Xiaomi may launch the phone next year alongside the much-anticipated Mix Fold 2.

In related news, a phone dubbed Mi Mix Flip was also seen in a different patent filed with the same organization, CNIPA. It had a clamshell design that was similar to the Xiaomi Flip, however, it included a circular triple-rear camera system.

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This year was a busy year for Xiaomi, especially for patent filings. The Chinese phone maker had previously filed patents for two foldable phones dubbed Mi Mix Fold and Mi Mix Flip. Recently, we heard about the Xiaomi Mi Fold with an inward folding design. Now, Xiaomi has filed another patent that showcases a simple flip phone in all its glory.

The Xiaomi flip is a new flip phone from the Chinese smartphone maker that comes with a simple flip mechanism. Xiaomi had filed the new patent with WIPO(World Intellectual Property Organisation) and it was first discovered by 91Mobies.

According to the patent, the Xiaomi flip has a Mi Mix Flip-like design with an inward folding mechanism. It seems to have also taken notes from the Samsung Galaxy Z flip as the Xiaomi flip has almost the same form factor.

The smartphone has dual-rear cameras placed horizontally, along with a secondary display. When unfolded, there is a large primary screen with thin bezels. It has a dual front camera setup at the top left of the screen.

Moreover, the phone has a volume rocker and a power button on the right. It features a speaker grille and a USB Type-C port at the bottom.

As it is still in the patent stage, it could be a long time until we see the device materialize into something real. But till then, the leaks about such phones have got us covered.

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