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Xiaomi publishes its Sustainability Report 2020, which covers reducing waste, fighting COVID-19

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 08:30 AM PDT

Xiaomi published its Sustainability Report for 2020, which goes beyond the environmentally-conscious measures undertaken by the company, it also addresses privacy, COVID-19 and earthquakes. The packaging for the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro series contains 60% less plastic than previous retail packages. The target for the European market is reduce plastic use for packaging even further, which Xiaomi believes it can achieve by the end of the year. Xiaomi has a program in China that allows users to send their old devices for recycling or responsible disposal. Starting in March this...

Oops! Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic listed prematurely by Amazon Canada

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 08:00 AM PDT

Not yet, Amazon Canada, Samsung hasn't officially announced the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic. The retail giant jumped the gun and published both models (first spotted by Snoopy) and left a note saying that the watches "will be released on August 27". The fancier Galaxy Watch4 Classic with a hardware bezel is priced at CAD 428 for the 42 mm model and CAD 464 for the 46 mm one. That translates to USD 343/EUR 290 and USD 370/EUR 315, respectively. That is a lot less than the rumored prices, though the pages may have gone live before Amazon updated the listings. Both sizes have stainless...

Bloomberg: Apple is looking to make 90 million units of its next iPhones

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 07:30 AM PDT

A new Bloomberg report emerged claiming that Apple will look to increase its iPhone production for the upcoming 2021 models. Based on details from supply chain partners, Cupertino will look to have ready 20% more iPhones compared to last year's launch for a total of 90 million units during the initial period. Despite the global chipset shortage, Apple's supply chain remains unaffected and key partners like TSMC have already planned their orders in advance. The launch date for the upcoming iPhones is rumored to take place in September. Apple's building on strong momentum from the iPhone...

vivo S10 Pro arrives on TENAA, has 108 MP main camera

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 07:00 AM PDT

The vivo V2121, expected to launch under the name S10 Pro, has appeared on TENAA earlier this month, but now we have the full specs sheet, along with actual images of the smartphone. It will have a rectangular camera island on the back for the triple shooter, and there are two cameras on the front as well - likely packed within an actual notch. vivo V2121 TENAA does not list the actual chipset of the vivo S10 Pro, but the CPU frequency is 2.6 GHz, which is likely the Dimensity 1100. It will be coupled with 6/8/12 GB RAM and 64/128/256 GB storage, and there's no word on...

UBI Research: 97.5% of OLED phones released in H1 2021 had a 6 to 7 inch display

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 06:30 AM PDT

Almost all smartphones with an OLED display released in the first half of 2021 had a diagonal of 6 inches or higher, according to UBI Research. More specifically, 6 to 7 inch OLED phones have a 97.5% share in the market, compared to 78% in 2018. That is 119 models out of 122 released in the first six months of 2021. The Asus Zenfone 8 is the only one to go below 6" (just below, it has a 5.9" display), the Sony Xperia 10 III is exactly at 6.0". On the other end of the scale are the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold and Huawei Mate X2, which are the only models with 8.0" OLED panels. There were no 7"...

Honor to hold a global press conference on August 12

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 06:00 AM PDT

Honor has introduced the 50 series, its first flagship since becoming an independent brand. We saw three smartphones, and since they all are limited to the Chinese market, users overseas can't really enjoy them. This is likely to change on August 12 - that's when Honor will reportedly hold a global press conference, according to @OnLeaks. While the Honor 50 with GMS is the most obvious and logical smartphone lineup to see, the company might have something up its sleeve. The brand has confirmed a Magic3 device with Snapdragon 888 Plus smartphone will arrive soon, and this global...

Oppo Reno6 and Reno6 Pro 5G launched in India, Enco X gets a new color variant

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 05:30 AM PDT

The Oppo Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G announced in May in China begin their global rollout today, starting with India. The Reno6 Pro 5G comes in a single 12GB/256GB configuration and is priced at INR39,990 ($535/€455) in the Asian country. The Reno6 5G, on the other hand, is offered in 8GB/128GB configuration and can be yours for INR29,990 ($400/€340). Both smartphones come in Aurora and Stellar Black colors, but the Pro version will go on sale starting July 20 through Flipkart and mainline retailers, while the vanilla model will be up for purchase from July 29 through the same sales...

Redmi 10 goes through the FCC, is rumored to use the 50MP JN1 sensor

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 05:00 AM PDT

A Redmi 10 has been certified by the FCC, model number 21061119AG. The FCC docs show that this is a dual-SIM 4G phone that will run MIUI 12.5 at launch. It will come in three versions: 4/64 GB, 6/128 GB and 4/128 GB. There is some conflicting information about the camera, but pretty much all rumors agree that the main sensor will have 50 MP resolution. The development may have started with a Sony sensor, but that was later switched to a Samsung one. Specifically, the new ISOCELL JN1 for the main cam, according to Kacper Skrzypek. It has a 1/2.76" optical format and 0.64 µm pixels...

OnePlus Nord 2 rumored to be more expensive than the original

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 04:30 AM PDT

The OnePlus Nord 2 will be unveiled on July 22 (Thursday next week) and it could be the most expensive Nord yet, if the information by 91mobiles and Yogesh Brar proves to be correct. And we mean most expensive by quite some margin. The Nord 2 will allegedly cost INR 32,000 ($430/€365) for the base 8/128 GB model, the version with 12/256 GB will be INR 35,000. We've put the prices and some comparison figures in the table below: Model Storage Price (INR)) OnePlus Nord2 8/128 GB ₹32,000 (rumored) 12/256 GB ₹35,000 (rumored) ...

Google fined €500 million in France over an antitrust lawsuit

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 04:00 AM PDT

The antitrust ruling of fining Google in France follows almost a 7-month period in which the search giant was supposed to reach an agreement with local publishers to use snippets of their content on Google News. The fine is €500 million and is in line with the latest EU regulations. Unfortunately, Google didn't offer a fair deal and couldn't agree with Agence France-Presse and other publishers on a payment framework. Reportedly, the fee Google was willing to give was less than what it pays for weather data and dictionary definitions. In addition to the fine, Google needs to enter...

Amazfit GTR 2 LTE version announced

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 03:30 AM PDT

A new Amazfit GTR 2 watch was announced earlier today. The GTR 2 LTE variant brings the ability to make and receive standalone calls straight from the watch via eSIM. European users in Spain and Germany will be able to use the GTR 2 LTE on Telefonica: Movistar in Spain and O2 in Germany. The GTR 2 LTE will retail for €249 once it goes on sale in Q3. More countries and carriers will offer the watch at a later point in time. Amazfit GTR 2 LTE in black Elsewhere the new watch is identical to the standard GTR 2 which we reviewed last year and enjoyed its great build quality and...

Huawei MateBook D 15 launches in the UK with 11-gen Intel Core i5

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 02:00 AM PDT

Following the refreshed MateBook D 15 announced in May, Huawei went ahead and released an Intel-powered version for the UK market. The new MateBook D 15 is offered in a single 11-gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 chipset version compared to the Ryzen 5 5500U or the more capable Ryzen 7 5700U SoCs found in the global models. You still get a 15.6-inch IPS LCD with 1920 x 1080 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The ultrabook comes with 8/16GB DDR4 dual-channel memory and 256/512GB NVMe PCle SSD storage. The GPU is an integrated Intel Iris Xe. The build is aluminum and the weight is kept at just...

Realme GT Master Series will be unveiled on July 21, leaked document reveals full specs

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 01:00 AM PDT

Realme today announced that it will introduce the GT Master Series on July 21 in China at 2PM local time. The company hasn't divulged anything about the new Master Edition yet, but since it said it will unveil a new series, we expect to see multiple smartphones go official next Wednesday. Realme GT Master Series is coming on July 21 Realme doesn't tell us how many smartphones the GT Master Series includes, but reliable tipster Digital Chat Station says the lineup will consist of two smartphones - GT Master Edition and GT Master Exploration Edition. And while we wait for Realme...

Honor is bringing a foldable with an 8” main display, the secondary is 6.5”

Posted: 14 Jul 2021 12:03 AM PDT

Honor is working on a foldable smartphone, as confirmed by a list of patented monikers, and a leakster on Weibo has revealed some details around the device. According to Digital Chat Station, Honor will bring a smartphone with an 8" main display, while the secondary panel will be 6.5". The source also revealed the panel will be developed by BOE, the biggest display manufacturer in China. The company that has worked with Huawei in the past is currently working on new technology for ultra-thin flexible glass cover to protect the fragile screen. We all know Honor is now an independent...

Mobvoi offering refund for TicWatch E3 if you complete a 21-day fitness challenge

Posted: 13 Jul 2021 11:21 PM PDT

Mobvoi is offering an interesting proposition to attracts new customers to its TicWatch E3 smartwatch. If you purchase this smartwatch directly from Mobvoi's website before July 18 you can be eligible to receive a full refund if you complete a workout challenge for 21 days during a 3-day period. There are three parts to the challenge if you want to be refunded the $199 retail price of the TicWatch E3. First, participants need to post a challenge announcement Tweet that includes an unboxing of the TicWatch E3 with either pictures or a video. You'll need to tag three friends and...

Apple quietly releases official MagSafe battery pack for $99

Posted: 13 Jul 2021 10:30 PM PDT

Apple has quietly released its official MagSafe battery pack for $99. The MagSafe Battery Pack is now available from Apple's website. The Battery Pack only comes in white with a matte finish and features a lightning port to recharge it. The new item's support page explains that the MagSafe Battery Pack can be recharged with up to 20W of power. The Battery Pack can recharge the iPhone 12 at up to 15W but only when the Battery Pack is connected to a 20W or higher adapter. The Battery Pack can also recharge if the iPhone is connected to power. The MagSafe Battery will recharge the iPhone at...

Samsung Exynos 850 version of Galaxy A12 reportedly on the way

Posted: 13 Jul 2021 09:20 PM PDT

In a report from DealNTech, a new variant of the Samsung Galaxy A12 is slated to arrive with model number SM-A127F. This new variant would be powered by Samsung's own Exynos 850 with eight cores built on the 8nm process. Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) Though there were previous reports of a Samsung Galaxy A12s passing through Bluetooth certification, its reported that this particular device may be simply called the A12. At this point there are two conflicting sources regarding what the SM-A127F will actually be called. Aside from the octa-core chipset (4x2.0 GHz Cortex A55 + 4x2.0...

Redmi Note 10T 5G price in India leaks

Posted: 13 Jul 2021 07:46 PM PDT

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is going ahead with the launch of the Note 10T 5G in India on July 20. If this phone looks familiar, that's because it's a rebranded Redmi Note 10 5G. Why there was a need to randomly add the letter "T" for the Indian market is beyond us. Anyway, it's coming, and since we already know the specs, you may be very interested in how much it's going to cost. That's where a new rumor comes in today and clears the air. Apparently, there will be only one version of the Redmi Note 10T 5G on offer, and this will have 4GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in storage. It will...

OnePlus Nord 2: new renders and camera details leak, company confirms software support

Posted: 13 Jul 2021 05:33 PM PDT

In today's news digest about OnePlus' upcoming Nord 2 smartphone, we talk about the software support window (which was officially confirmed), some leaked camera details, and show you newly outed renders of the front of the phone. Let's start with the latter, then. This is said to be the Nord 2 in all its glory, seen from the front. As countless leaks and rumors already mentioned, the dual selfie camera is gone. The pill-shaped hole-punch now makes way for a 'normal' single one. Moving on, the company itself has already confirmed that the Nord 2 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity...

Samsung Galaxy M22 renders and specs leak

Posted: 13 Jul 2021 02:03 PM PDT

There's plenty of info circulating about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV) and now the folks over at DealNTech have shared a few renders and preliminary specs of the upcoming budget device. Looking at the design we can see it closely resembles the Galaxy A22 and Galaxy F22 though the back panel has a ridged effect. Color options include Black, Blue, and White. Moving to the specs, we should be getting a 6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90HZ refresh rate and waterdrop notch. Samsung Galaxy M22 in black, blue and white The back houses four cameras with a 48MP...
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