TECHNOLOGY
Huawei working on smartphones with rollable display
Smartphone maker filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for a new method for a controllable foldable display with haptic and sound effect, reports LetsGoDigital. Huawei would allow users to control the screen extension through physical finger swipes, complete with haptic feedback and audio alerts.
OPPO files 5G patent infringement suits against Nokia
According to GizmoChina, the patents involved in the lawsuit are all 5G standard essential patents. In the past, Nokia had filed numerous patent infringement complaints against smartphone brand OPPO regarding standard-essential patent (SEP) and non-SEP patents. Smartphone brands OPPO and Nokia had signed a multi-year licensing agreement back in 2018 and it appears that the contract is over, a recent report claimed.
Apple iPhone 13 to be announced on September 14
Like other 2021 events, Apple confirmed that the September launch event will also take place virtually. At this year's September Apple event, one can expect the Cupertino based tech giant to officially take the wraps off of the iPhone 13. The iPhone 13 lineup may mirror the iPhone 12 family of phones, with a 5.4-inch iPhone 13 Mini, 6.1-inch iPhone 13, 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro, and 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max.
MediaTek, Qualcomm popular among users for 5G, mobile gaming: Report
According to market research firm CyberMedia Research (CMR), MediaTek has made in-roads into the value for money 5G smartphone segment (Rs 7,001-Rs 24,999), while Qualcomm dominates the premium 5G smartphone segment (over Rs 25,000). "Whether it be for gaming or for enhanced content creation and consumption, India's young consumers demand the best-in-class experiences,".
Vivo Y21s with Helio G80 SoC, 50MP triple cameras launched
The Vivo Y21s is priced at IDR 2,799,000 (approx Rs 14,000). It comes in pearl white and midnight blue colour options, reports Gizbot. In terms of specifications, the smartphone features a 6.51-inch HD+ display with 1600X720 pixel resolution, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage.
WhatsApp will stop working for some Android, iOS phones from Nov 1
According to the information on the WhatsApp FAQ section, starting November 1 Facebook-owned texting platform will cease to support systems running on Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich, iOS 9, and KaiOS 2.5.0. The Android phones list released by WhatsApp includes smartphones from Samsung, LG, ZTE, Huawei, Sony, Alcatel, and others.
Redmi phone with Snapdragon 870 and 120Hz OLED panel may launch soon
According to Digital Chat Station, the upcoming Redmi phone comes with the model number SM8250 and it is tipped to be launched very soon, at least in the Chinese market before making its way to the Indian stores. The smartphone is likely to sport a 6.7-inch full HD+ OLED display. It will come with a 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate support.
itel unveils premium affordable smartphone Vision 2S with big display, 5000mAh battery
With this launch, itel reinstates its commitment towards providing a seamless and superior smartphone experience at a highly affordable quotient to cater to the aspirations of new-age consumers. "Today in the new world order, usage of a smartphone device has increased multi-fold with consumers spending more time on their mobile devices," Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TRANSSION India, said in a statement.
OPPO ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 to launch soon
OPPO is yet to officially reveal the exact launch date for the ColorOS 12, but the company is likely to unveil the latest version of its custom Android overlay towards the end of September, reports GizmoChina. The latest version of ColorOS is expected to come with a new feature called 'Cross-Screen Interconnection', which is similar to the Huawei Multi-Screen Collaboration.
Samsung's smartphone chipset market share declines in Q2: Report
Samsung, which makes Exynos chipsets, took a 7 per cent share in the global smartphone application processor (AP)/System on Chip (SoC) market in the April-June period, down from 12 per cent a year earlier, to take the fifth spot, according to a report from industry tracker Counterpoint Research.
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