OPPO Enco Q1 wireless noise canceling neckband headphones announced

OPPO today introduced Enco Q1, the company's first Bluetooth noise canceling neckband headphones in China. The headphones come with in-ear earbuds that is curved at a certain angle to fit the ears comfortably. This comes after OPPO filed ENCO trademark last month. Brian Shen, OPPO VP confirmed that it has four microphones for both FF+FB dual active noise cancellation. This Hybrid active noise cancellation uses both feedback and feedforward using four microphones, one pair per side. The feedforward active noise cancellation uses the external microphone to measure ambient noise before it enters the ear, processing that signal to ensure an exact and opposite signal leaves the system's speaker to effectively cancel the ambient noise. Meanwhile, the internal microphone is used to create the feedback loop of the feedback noise cancellation system. A filter is used to minimize the acoustical signal near the microphone. The OPPO Enco Q1 will come in Orange, Black and White colors. We should know more details and the price once the headphones go on sale on OPPO Online Store in China in the coming days. Source 1, 2

HUAWEI Mate X foldable 5G smartphone said to feature Kirin 990 SoC, P30 Pro’s 40MP RYYB camera sensor

HUAWEI introduced its Mate X foldable 5G smartphone earlier this year and the company also confirmed that it will launch the smartphone in India later this year. Later, Vincent Pang, President of HUAWEI’s Western European Region revealed that the Mate X foldable 5G smartphone will launch in September. Last week a report said that the phone will launch between September and November 2019. Now a new report says that the phone is getting a spec upgrade as well, and will now be powered by the upcoming Kirin 990 SoC, that will first debut with the HUAWEI Mate 30 series that will be announced in September. The Mate X will also feature an improved 40-megapixel RYYB sensor with f/1.6 aperture, same as the P30 Pro, compared to the 40-megapixel RGB  f/1.8 aperture camera that was announced before, says the report. The Mate X has recently been certified by TENAA in China with the model number TAH-AN00, so we can expect the launch soon. Source 1, 2

Vivo, Xiaomi and OPPO partner for cross-brand file transfer technology

In a surprising move, Vivo, Xiaomi and OPPO today announced that they have jointly formed Inter transmission alliance to provide users with a better file transfer experience. This cross-brand one-click transmission technology will allow these companies to transfer files between their phones easily without the need for third-party applications. It will support range of formats such as photos, videos, music, documents and more. It uses Mobile Point-to-Point Fast Transfer Protocol — Mobile Direct Fast Exchange, uses Bluetooth for quick paring, consumes less power and offers good stability. This doesn't require high-end phones, and the transfer speed will be up to 20MB/s. Even though there are just three companies for now, it asks other smartphone companies to join the alliance, so that they can build an ecosystem for a more efficient file transfer experience for all the users. The new cross-brand file transfer technology will be introduced by the end of August, which is by next week. Source 1, 2, 3

Redmi Note 8 64MP Quad Camera phone surfaces in live images

Xiaomi already confirmed that it will launch a  smartphone with a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor in India later this year. Now the live images of the smartphone 'Redmi Note 8' smartphone has surfaced in China, which could be launched as 'Redmi Note 8 Pro' in India. This shows the left side of the phone with a SIM slot and the back of the phone with cameras arranged vertically, and there is a considerable camera bump due to the large sensor. Another image shows 64MP AI Super Camera text below the camera module. It also shows a glass-like back which is a fingerprint magnet. The 3.5mm audio jack is moved from the top to the bottom compared to Note 7 series. The  USB Type-C and loudspeaker grill are also present on the  bottom. Redmi General Manager, Lu Weibing has also confirmed the Redmi Note 8 name on weibo, and said that the phone will offer clearer images, longer battery life, high screen-to-body ratio and it will feel better in hand. He also shared an image of the 64MP camera module being assembled and said that it has already entered mass production. This showed triple cameras arranged vertically and another camera next to it. The Redmi Note ...

Redmi 70-inch Smart LED TV to be announced on August 29, Redmi Note 8 expected alongside

Xiaomi's Redmi brand today announced that it will introduce its first smart TV in China on August 29th, after it passed 3C certification in China with the model number L70M5 a few days back. The company also confirmed that it will be a 70-inch smart TV. It should be a 4K TV with HDR support, Patchwall UI, Dolby + DTS audio and support for Bluetooth Voice Remote. Xiaomi is currently selling 75-inch Mi TV 4S and Mi TV 4 models in China starting at around 5199 yuan (US$ 737 / Rs. 52,470), so the 70-inch Redmi TV should be cheaper than that. Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun in the announcement post on weibo, gave a 'thumbs up' emoji as a response to the user who asked if Redmi Note 8 is releasing on the same day. This hints that the company might announce the Redmi Note 8 and the Redmi 8 series phones as well, as the Redmi 8/8A got certified by TENAA last week revealing the complete specifications. Source

Motorola One Action with 6.3-inch FHD+ 21:9 display, triple rear cameras launching in India on August 23 on Flipkart

Update: August 18, 2019 - Motorola has now confirmed that the Motorola One Action will launch in India on Flipkart on August 23rd. It was officially announced a couple of days back. Recently, there were reports on the upcoming Motorola One Zoom and Motorola One Action smartphones. On similar lines, Motorola has scheduled an event in India on August 23 where the company is expected to launch 'Motorola One Action' smartphone and the key details of the smartphone are already revealed, thanks to a leaked Amazon.de listing. The official invite from Motorola doesn't mention the name of the smartphone but reads as "With relentless innovation at heart, Motorola is ready to introduce a bold new device created to inspire excellence on August 23rd, 2019. Get ready to #CaptureTheAction.".  The hashtag #CaptureTheAction hints us that the company could launch the One Action smartphone. Motorola One Action is said to sport a 6.3-inch (2,520 x 1,080 pixels) 21:9 display, Exynos 9609 SoC, up to 4GB RAM variants, up to 128GB storage, 12.6MP in-screen front and 12.6MP primary rear cameras, 117-degree ultra-wide sensor, and probably a depth sensor, and a 3,500mAh battery with 15W fast charging. It is said to come in Blue, Gold and White colors and is said ...

Apple Watch Series 5 with OLED display from JDI said to launch in September 2019

Apple launched the Watch Series 4 with an edge-to-edge curved display, fall detection and more last year. Now, leaks and rumours about the Apple Watch 5 Series have started to surface and on similar lines, a new report suggests that Apple Watch Series could be launched next month alongside the new iPhone models. According to a report, Apple Watch Series 5 will sport OLED display and Japan Display Inc.(JDI) is said to supply OLED screen and touch module for the Watch Series 5. Japan Display Inc is also expected to increase its proportion of OLED displays with 15 to 20 per cent of orders in 2019, then 40 to 50 per cent and reaching 70 to 80 per cent in 2021. The report also suggests that Changxin Technology's revenue from Apple Watch will be more, and they are the exclusive supplier of JDI OLED screens. Apple is also expected to follow a strategy wherein JDI will become the new  OLED supplier of Apple Watch, increasing the proportion of supply and also gradually increase the proportion of LG's supply of OLED screens for iPhone, and let BOE become an additional supplier, in order to expand its supply chain. Apple Watch Series 5 is expected to be ...

Flipkart Ideas launched to help improve shopping experience with videos, GIFs, stories and more

Along with rolling out new Video section, Flipkart has officially launched new Ideas feature that will feature content from brands and influencers in formats like videos, GIFs, images, stories, quizzes and polls. The content will span 14 key interest areas, which include Fashion, health and fitness, gadgets, food and nutrition, home and living and more.  You will be asked to select five interests that will help Flipkart curate ideas for you. Under this, the company will be posting a curated selection of content, which will help improve its consumers shopping experience. With the new feature, it is aiming to help consumers discover new products and brands, and said that it will play crucial role in bringing the next 200 million consumers online and help them in narrowing down specific products suitable for their needs. Flipkart Ideas will provide consumers with a seamless commerce experience and will enable consumers to know more about products and brands thus ensuring a better brand recall, says the company. This feature is also rolling out to Android users. Anil Goteti, Senior Vice-President, Marketplace at Flipkart, said: At Flipkart, the driving factor is to constantly improve our consumers’ shopping experience. Flipkart Ideas improves users’ lifestyle with credible, inspiring and useful content, which will educate and ...

HUAWEI AMN-AL10 with 5.71-inch waterdrop notch display, Android Pie gets certified

A new entry-level smartphone from HUAWEI with the model number AMN-AL10 has been certified by TENAA in China. This reveals a 5.71-inch HD+ waterdrop notch screen, 2GHz Octa-Core processor with up to 3GB RAM, Android Pie, 13-megapixel rear and a 5-megapixel front camera, as well as 3000mAh battery. Except the Octa-Core SoC, other specifications are similar to the HUAWEI Y5 2019 that was introduced earlier this year. This could be a HUAWEI Enjoy series phone cheaper than the HUAWEI Enjoy 9e that was introduced  earlier this year. HUAWEI AMN-AL10 specifications 5.71-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Octa-Core processor 2GB RAM with 32GB storage / 3GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.1 Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 13MP rear camera with LED flash 5MP front-facing camera Dimensions: 147.13×70.78×8.45mm; Weight: 146g Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 3000mAh (Typical) / 2920mAh (Minimum) battery The HUAWEI AMN-AL10 is expected to come in Black, Amber brown and Turquoise green colors. We should know the launch date soon. Source

Redmi M1908C3IC with 6.2-inch display, 5000mAh battery gets certified, could be Redmi 8

Xiaomi's Redmi brand introduced new Redmi 7 and Redmi 7A phones earlier this year, now a new Redmi smartphone with model number M1908C3IC has been certified by TENAA in China and the render of the phone has also surfaced. The image shows a Dot Notch, dual rear cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner similar to the Redmi 7, but the design and the position of cameras are different. There is a Redmi branding on the front, below the screen, and on the back below the fingerprint scanner and there is also a 'Designed by Xiaomi' branding. TENAA also reveals a 6.2-inch screen, 156.3×75.4×9.4mm dimensions, revealing that it will be slightly smaller, but thicker than the Redmi 7 due to 5000mAh battery, compared to 4000mAh in the predecessor. 3C certification recently confirmed 10W charging support, so this will not likely be the Redmi Note 8 phone, which will likely come with 18W fast charging and quad rear cameras with a 64MP main camera. We should know the complete specifications of the phone from TENAA in the coming days. Source 1, 2, 3