In this article, Mobile57 is reporting all the latest happenings about Smartphones, Tablets, Wearables, and mobile technology News of the day Friday, September 3, 2021, in the tech industry.
Latest Launch News:
It is a little upgraded version of regular Redmi 10. One of the main differences is battery. The event took place today in India. Redmi 10 Prime lasts longer on 6000 mAh powerhouse. The other key features include a 90Hz Display, Helio G88 chipset, and up to 6GB RAM.
First of all, we have good news for budget phone buyers. TCL has unveiled the TCL L10 Pro smartphone. Brazil becomes the first destination. The other countries will probably get it later. TCL L10 Pro costs BRL 1,299 ($250). Powered by a 4000mAh battery, the phone sports a 6.22-inch HD+ display. It arrives in 4GB RAM and 128GB Storage.
The second launch news is about Motorola. For professionals, the brand introduced "Business Edition" versions of Motorola Edge 20 and Motorola Edge 20 Lite. The features remain the same, but the security is improved. Edge 20 and Lite Business Edition bring Lenovo Think Shield technology and an online syncing mode called Zero Touch. The new feature (Zero Touch) can give phone access to PC remotely by a login. Business Editions will get Google security patches sooner than others. You can buy either Edge 20 Business Edition or Edge 20 Lite Business version on the official Motorola Enterprise website.
Qualcomm announces aptX Lossless for Bluetooth devices. It goes up to 16-bit and 44.1 kHz audio. Qualcomm aptX lossless gives quality streaming. This feature works on Snapdragon Sound-supported devices.
After months of developments, Vivo Chip V1 has launched. It is a significant achievement, according to Vivo Vice President. The Chip V1 is a custom imaging chip. The brand claims to deliver better photography and video recording features this way. They did not reveal that which Vivo phone will equip this V1 Chip.
Upcoming Phone News:
Realme has scheduled an event for September 9. The invitation sent to press media revealed that the Realme 8i and Realme 8S 5G will be the stage stars of the imminent launch event. What we know so far: Realme 8i is a cheaper variant of standard Realme 8, yet that will bring a 120Hz display and Helio G96 chipset. The later Realme 8S is a mid-ranger, having Dimensity 810 chip under the hood. The pricing scheme and other specs will be officially announced at the event. The Realme Pad, rumored so far, is also expected to unveil at the same time.
Another launch event will be held by Vivo. The Vivo X70 series has set to arrive on September 9. The series includes three smartphones with 5G connectivity (no separate LTE version), standard Vivo X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro Plus. The first two, X70 and Pro will get either MediaTek or Exynos chipset; however, the Pro+ version will have Snapdragon 888+ processor. According to reports, it is a China launch, and the rest of the world will join the X70 family later. What we know is that Camera is a significant upgrade for the X70 lineup.
ZTE is another player unveiling Red Magic 6S Pro on 6th of September. According to the TENAA listing, the Magic 6s Pro will have a 6.8in OLED display and SD888+ chipset. It will arrive in three RAM variants 8GB, 12GB, and 16GB. The primary sensor is said to be 64MP, whereas the front cam will be 8MP. The model number listed on TENAA is NX669J-S.
Rumors:
Qualcomm is working on Snapdragon Wear 5100 chip for future wearables and smartwatches. The Wear 5100 will deliver 15% better performance than Wear 4100 chip. According to Winfuture, the upcoming chipset will stick to Cortex A53. It will support up to 16GB storage and 2GB RAM of DDR4. It is mysterious: When the Wear 5100 will arrive? OR, which smartwatch will equip it?
Apple iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max are allegedly launching soon. They are said to debut on 14th of September. All of them will have an Apple A15 chipset. They have already passed the 3C certification. According to MacRumors, users may see a 5G iPhone for the first time. LTPO Display and 120Hz refresh are also in work. Some rumors suggested that iPhone 13 lineup may have LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Satellite connectivity for emergencies.
Other Updates:
OnePlus Watch starts receiving new B.65 update. It weighs in at 50MB and brings Spotify music mode, optimized sleep tracking, real-time display navigation, and alarm vibration intensity levels. Before installing an update via OTA, check OnePlus Health stats to see if the device is ready.
The last report is unfortunate for WhatsApp. Data Protection Commission of Ireland imposed a fine of EUR 225 million under EU's data protection laws. It is the largest fine ever by DPC. The regulatory blamed WhatsApp for transparency and process user data "in a concise, transparent, intelligible and easily accessible form, using clear and plain language." According to Commission, Facebook-owned WhatsApp is not genuinely protecting user data as it should be.
WhatsApp responded that the fine is entirely inappropriate and they are going to appeal in EU commission.
Stay tuned to get more updates.