As per the reports, ZTE will bring the First ZTE Blade phone of 2020 which will support the 5G connectivity. Apart from this, ZTE is the first company in this world to launch a smartphone with an under-display camera. This time ZTE is looking to launch a mid-range pocket-friendly phone which will be the first 2020 member of its affordable Blade family.
This upcoming Blade series phone has already been spotted on the TENAA website. This listing suggests that this phone will make its entry into the market on November 11 this year (Singles’ Day sale in China). Now let’s get into the specifications of this upcoming phone.
Regarding the display, the ZTE 8012N smartphone offers an LCD screen with a waterdrop notch. The diagonal size and screen resolution have not mentioned yet by the company. Coming to the camera section, this phone features a rectangular triple rear camera setup which includes a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP snapper (likely ultrawide cam), and a 2MP auxiliary unit. For the selfies, this phone offers an 8MP selfie snapper at the front. This phone has a rear-mounted physical fingerprint scanner just below the rear camera module.
The ZTE 8012N is powered by an eight-core GPU which is paired with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. Regarding the battery, this phone is fueled up by a 3,900mAH battery (Charging speeds not mentioned). That’s all we’ve known yet regarding this phone. Hope the company will unfold more and more in the upcoming days.
LG Signature OLED R is a rollable 65″ TV now available in several major retail stores in South Korea at KRW 100,000,000 – that’s around $87,000 or €74,000. To make it simple it is a rollable television that can roll out to form a full fledged 65″ TV and when the OLED display is not needed it can roll in inside the aluminium frame.
There are several view modes including Line view, that exposes just the top part of the screen and Zero view keeps the screen completely hidden. The aluminium frame of the TV where the screen rolls in is a 4.2 channel speakers totaling 100W output power that uses only the speaker power while the OLED display is not in use. The Line view has many uses where the Line mode enables 5 views: Music, Clock, Frame, Mood and Home Dashboard.
Now coming to the design and manufacturing of the LG Signature OLED R, the TV is manufactured at the company’s Gumi TV plant in Gyeongbuk. Danish textile company Kvadrat provides the fabric that covers the speakers. The colour options available on this fabric are Signature Black, Moon Gray, Topaz Blue, and Toffee Brown. The base is curved by aluminum and personalization is also available. This piece of work is only meant for luxury as some of the craftsmanship is even done by hand.
Buying this TV will benefit you with three years of extended service, which includes sending technicians twice a year to inspect the TV. This will ensure that the TV is in top shape. The company will also send tem to help in installation for the first time.
The smartphone brands are entering into the smartphone market day by day and it is continuing for over a few months. When Xiaomi, OnePlus, Realme all are now working to expand their portfolio in this segment, Oppo steps in with its two flagship smart TV lineups. It launches Oppo TV S1 and Oppo TV R1 in China on this Monday, both the flagships. Where the S1 series has a single screen size model i.e. 65-inch, the R1 series is formed with two modes with 55-inch and 65-inch screen sizes. Have a look at the specs of both the new flagship smart TV lineups by Oppo.
Oppo TV S1
65-inch QLED panel with 4K resolution and 120Hz of refresh rate
15090 nits pick brightness
MediaTek MT9950 processor
8.5GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage
ColorOS
Built-in popup camera for video calling
18 speakers of dynamic 85 watt
Voice assistant support
Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos support
HDMI 2.1 port, Wi-Fi 6, NFC
8K video playback support
Oppo TV R1
55-inch/65-inch 4K LCD panel
93% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage
Mediatek MTK9652 processor
2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage
8K video playback support
ColorOS
Popup camera
20-watt speakers
Dolby Audio support
HDMI 2.1, WiFi 6, NFC
In the case of pricing, inside China, the S1 series (65-inch) is priced at 7,999 yuan, which’s around Rs.87,810. The two models of the R1 series cost 3,299 yuan (Rs.36,165) and 4,299 yuan (Rs.47,169) respectively. Oppo will also bring these TVs to India as well, though any exact date is not declared yet.
In the era of extraordinary smartphones and flip-phones, Nokia never disappoints its users with its crazy feature phones. Like if anyone wants to buy a feature phone, he/she will definitely look for only one company, Nokia. Right now, Nokia has launched two new feature phones in India, dubbed as the Nokia 215 4G and Nokia 225 4G. Both are 4G phones and support VoLTE calling and come with wireless FM radio as well. Let’s check out the specifications of both the feature phones.
Both the dual-SIM (Nano) phones Nokia 215 4G and the Nokia 225 4G have some similar specifications. Both of them run on the RTOS based on the Series 30+ operating system. They come with a 2.4-inch QVGA display. Coming to the storage, both of them have 128MB of internal storage. The storage is further expandable up to 32GB via an external microSD card. In terms of connectivity, everything is there which a feature phone should have like Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, Micro-USB port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and the support of 4G VoLTE is like a cherry on the cake. Regarding multimedia, you will get a pre-installed MP3 player on those phones.
Coming to the battery, both the phones are fueled up by a 1,150mAH removable battery (24 days of standby time on a single charge). Now coming to the difference between them, Nokia 225 4G carries a 0.3-megapixel VGA camera whereas Nokia 215 4G misses out on the camera setup. Regarding the dimensions, both the phones measure 124.7mm x51.0mm x13.7mm. The Nokia 225 4G weighs around 90.1 grams. The Nokia 215 4G comes in two color variants: Black and Cyan Green whereas the Nokia 225 4G is offered in three color shades: Black, Classic Blue, and Metallic Sand.
Coming to the pricing and the availability, the Nokia 215 4G has a price tag of Rs. 2,949 in India whereas the Nokia 225 4G carries a price tag of Rs. 3,499. Both the phones will be available for purchase through Nokia India online store from Friday, October 23, whereas the offline retailers will start selling the phones from November 6. Moreover, you can grab the deal of the Nokia 225 4G through Flipkart from Friday.
As per some recent reports, Motorola is currently working on a new smartphone which is set to be launched in the upcoming days. This phone has already got a number of certifications such as FCC, EEC, and TUV Rheinland. These things clearly indicate that this smartphone will get a close launch. This smartphone has been seen in a few model numbers: XT2091, XT2091-3, XT2091-4, and XT2091-7. There is another model number: XT2091-8. It is meant to be a re-badged version of the Lenovo branded device.
According to the listing in those certification websites, it is quite confirmed that this upcoming smartphone will be fueled by a massive 6,000mAH battery (model number: MC50) with the support of 20W fast charging. Moreover, the FCC listing has shared that this phone will come in a bluish gradient and behold triple rear camera setup with the support of a LED flash. This phone will have a capacitive fingerprint scanner. There is nothing confirmed about the internal specs of the rear camera setup or the selfie snapper at the front. No further news about the OS and the processor too.
Regarding the other models like the XT2091-7 and XT2091-8, they were also spotted on TUV Rheinland Japan. It also confirmed the same 6,000mAh battery and 20W charging speeds. As per the EEC database, model number XT2091-3 will available for Russian users soon (make the debut as the Moto G9 Power). That’s all we’ve known yet regarding the unknown smartphone from Motorola. Hope the company will reveal more things in the future.
Intel’s 11th generation Tiger Lake processors are the latest entry of the company’s SoCs in the notebook market. Many OEMs have already adopted the new SKU line-up and have even decided to upgrade their existing machines with intel 10nm based chipsets.
Intel’s Tiger Lake processors are expected to be widely available on more laptops by the end of this month.
Dell’s new Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1 notebook comes with the new Tiger Lake chipsets. The machine is powered by the Core i5-1135G7 processor and comes with all the next-gen SoCs’ goodies.
The device is available for a final retail price of USD 650 after applying the code ’50OFF699′ at checkout, as claimed by the sources. The device is powered by a Core i5, which is more than enough for a casual browsing and streaming experience. It is sufficient for students to use. The new integrated Iris Xe iGPU makes light editing and gaming possible. Intel claims that the new GPU is enough to offer a gaming experience equal to a dedicated GeForce MX graphics.
The laptop offering such a low price means that the manufacturer must cut on some of the other specifications. The notebook sports 8GB RAM, which is a single-channel. Not to mention the display sports an outdated resolution of 768 pixels. Another variant available offers a display with a 1080p resolution, but that would increase the cost by $50.
The RAM, however, is still upgradable even on the 768p resolution variant. It is recommended to purchase the 1080p resolution model, as the 768p is an outdated feature and is worthless using with a 14-inch windows convertible.
The specifications of Dell 14 5000 2-in-1 notebook is given below:
Amazfit’s Bip U is currently one of the rulers in the entry-level smartwatch market. It is currently listed on Amazon at an introductory price of Rs.3,499; the original price tag is Rs.5,999. In this situation, the official page of Amazfit revealed the Pro version of Bip U.
The first hint is displayed on the page; it reads “Amazfit Bip U Series.” That means there are more models to come. If you hunt the page thoroughly, the company mentions about the Pro version three times in total. Along with that, there are some specs too. As per the writing, the Bip U Pro will come with all the Bip U features combined with a built-in GPS, Geomagnetic sensor, and microphone.
So, you can enjoy the electronic compass and track your activities like walking, running, etc. without pairing the device with a smartphone. The microphone will allow users to manage calls by voice commands and obviously to wake up the voice assistant. Additionally, it is rumored that the Pro version will also have NFC support.
No information regarding the pricing and availability is declared or leaked. But as the upcoming one is the Pro version, the actual price can be more than Rs.5,999.
A few weeks ago, we saw dell unveiling it’s upgraded XPS 13. The new XPS 13 would come with Intel’s latest Tiger Lake processor. We are yet to see how exactly the new machine fares up against its other competitors. But according to sources, the review website Phoronix has had its run with the upgraded device from Dell.
Phoronix mostly reviews devices in a Linux environment to vary from Windows 10 powered device.
According to sources, Phoronix has reviewed the notebook powered by the Core i7-1165G7 edition. It is worth remembering that the 1165G7 is the second most potent chip in Intel’s Tiger Lake-U series, behind the Core i7-1185G7.
Sources reported that the machine was tested on Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS with Linux 5.9 and Mesa 20.3-devel
The device was compared with the Core i7-8565U, Core i7-1065G7, Ryzen 5 4500U, and the Ryzen 7 4700U.
Phoronix reported that the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EUs) in the device offers an increase in GPUs’ performance. The new Xe Graphics G7 beats the Vega 7 and Vega 5 GPUs in the benchmarks.
On the CPU side, Phoronix reports that the Core i7-1165G7 fell short against Ryzen 5 4500U and Ryzen 7 4700U. The Core i7-1165G7 faired 7% less than the RYzen 5 4500U and 18% less than RYzen 7 4700U.
The Dell XPS 13 is the best notebook in its class and is known for more than just its processor. The laptop made its impact on professionals with its excellent battery backup and top-quality display and build quality.
If Dell decides to upgrade its device with the upcoming Ryzen 5000 series, it will boost it. Dell decided to upgrade its XPS 13 with Tiger Lake; though the device received a much-needed upgrade, it still falls behind its competitors sporting the Ryzen 4000 series SoCs in performance.
The telecom giant Reliance Jio has been working on its homegrown 5G network for quite some time now. It announced the launch of its 5G network next year, and this news comes from Jio officially that with their partner Qualcomm, they have achieved a record 1Gbps speed in 5G trials.
Here’s the press release:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Jio Platforms Limited (Jio) along with its wholly owned subsidiary Radisys Corporation today announced their expanded efforts to develop open and interoperable interface compliant architecture based 5G solutions with a virtualized RAN. This work is intended to fast track the development and roll out of indigenous 5G network infrastructure and services in India.
Qualcomm Technologies and Jio also announced that they achieved over a 1 Gbps milestone on the Jio 5GNR solution, leveraging the Qualcomm® 5G RAN Platforms. This achievement not only supports Jio’s 5G credentials but also signifies the entry of Jio and India into the Gigabit 5G NR product portfolio.
With 5G technology, users will experience the benefits of higher data rates, low latency communications, and enhanced digital experiences across a wide array of connected devices, from 5G-enabled smartphones to enterprise laptops to AR/VR products to vertical IoT solutions.
Mathew Oommen, President, Reliance Jio Infocomm, said, “We are excited about working with Qualcomm Technologies in developing new generation cloud native 5G RAN technology that is truly open and software defined. The development of secure RAN solutions with Qualcomm Technologies combined with Jio Platforms and scale provides the ideal combination for local manufacturing and for accelerating the realization of Atmanirbhar Bharat for an inclusive 5G nation.”
Durga Malladi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, 4G/5G, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., said, “Qualcomm Technologies aims to deliver cutting-edge technology for virtualized, flexible, and interoperable 5G infrastructure across the globe. We recently achieved over a 1 Gbps milestone on the Reliance Jio 5G NR product, leveraging our Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms, and we look forward to expanding our efforts with Reliance Jio to enable flexible and scalable 5G RAN deployments. Ecosystem collaborations like this play a critical role in allowing operators and industry verticals to quickly and easily add 5G network coverage and capacity where and when it is needed most.”
Rajen Vagadia, Vice President, Qualcomm India Private Limited and President, Qualcomm India, said, “We’re delighted to enter a new phase in our longtime relationship with Reliance Jio, building on our shared vision for 5G and supporting the digital transformation of India. As the need for reliable, robust, and powerful mobile experiences increases across India, we anticipate a new wave of demand for 5G services from both end-users and enterprises, such as manufacturing, health care, and retail. Jio is regarded as a game-changer in delivering cost-effective and widespread 4G network coverage to its subscribers and we look forward to working closely with them on the journey to rollout advanced 5G infrastructure and services for Indian customers.”
Jio’s innovation has spearheaded the transformation of India into one of the world’s largest consumers of mobile broadband. With disaggregated and virtualized 5GNR solutions, Jio is advancing the ecosystem of carrier-grade software-based RAN solutions that are designed to enable 5G services and experiences for all of India and beyond.
The portfolio of Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms is designed to provide a foundation for flexible, virtualized, scalable, and interoperable cellular network infrastructure. The platforms offer scalable support for a wide range of infrastructure categories ranging from macro base stations with massive MIMO to small cells and feature support for all key frequency bands on sub-6 GHz and mmWave spectrum.
Once Barcelona spent €120 million on Antoine Griezmann, the expectations were undoubtedly high. A season later, things do not seem to be working out for the Frenchman at Camp Nou at all.
As we’re talking about the sport, let’s look into the matters on the pitch first. Griezmann was one of the best players at Atletico Madrid. He was with them when they won the league, he was with them when they came inches close to the Champions League. However, his form at the capital has not followed him to Catalonia.
The 29-year-old operates best as a lone striker, something that he has made evidently clear with his dig at Koeman following the victory against Croatia with France. However, his position at Camp Nou has been out on the wings, where the player is simply not used to being.
Leo Messi has been the one to play out through the middle while Griezmann has been pushed out to the right and has been tasked with defending and operating as a traditional winger. It is evident that the Frenchman is out of his depth while on the pitch.
On the other side of things, he has struggled to adapt to the club. The World Cup winner is often ignored by the rest of the players and is rather lonely at the club. His recent public dig at Koeman does not help things either.
A lack of comfort can go a long way in preventing a footballer from performing on the pitch. And that is what seems to have happened. The fans haven’t taken too kindly to Griezmann either, and his situation is similar to that of Gareth Bale at Real Madrid.
Brilliant for the country, an unbelievable player, arrived at a hefty price tag, but not respected. The only difference lies in the fact that Gareth Bale is one of the most decorated players to have played for the club. And Griezmann does not have the time, nor the conditions to replicate the Welshman’s time at Madrid.
With Ousmane Dembele already being linked with a move away from Camp Nou, it might be the best option for the club to cash in on Griezmann rather than have him somewhere he does not want to be.
