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lundi 6 janvier 2020

HP Elite Dragonfly G2 will come with Qualcomm X55 5G modem and Intel 10th Gen Comet Lake processor

At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, HP Inc. has lifted the covers off the new HP Elite Dragonfly G2 — a minor update over the previous Dragonfly which was launched just a couple of months ago. The HP Elite Dragonfly G2 features Intel’s 10th Gen Core vPro Comet Lake processors, along with a couple of optional upgrades over the previous generation. While the Elite Dragonfly G2 hasn’t changed a whole lot on the outside, it does pack a couple of surprises on the inside.

Along with the 10th Gen Intel processors, the laptop will bring 5G support, thanks to the optional Snapdragon X55 5G modem. The modem was announced early last year and it can already be found on a number of 5G enabled Android devices. However, prospective buyers will have to wait until much later this year in order to get 5G support. In a statement regarding 5G support on the Dragonfly G2, Alex Katouzian, SVP and GM of the Mobile division at Qualcomm Technologies was quoted saying, “Qualcomm continues to lead in LTE connected PCs, allowing users to have blazing fast connectivity while on the go, and we are thrilled to drive 5G connected PCs in collaboration with HP.”

Additionally, the Elite Dragonfly G2 will also feature HP’s upgraded third-gen display privacy technology called Sure View Reflect. The technology, which can also be found on the new HP Spectre X360, works better in more lighting conditions ensuring user privacy. With this technology onboard, Dragonfly G2 users won’t have to worry about people peeking over their shoulders, thanks to the distinct copper-colored privacy screen. On top of all this, the Dragonfly G2 is also the world’s first laptop with built-in Tile support. This is also an optional upgrade and will allow users to keep a track of their laptop’s location at all times. Another cool thing about the Dragonfly G2 is that it’s the world’s first notebook made with ocean-bound plastic material and over 82% of its mechanical parts are made from recycled materials.

Along with the HP Elite Dragonfly G2, the company also showcased the new HP Spectre X360 15, HP Envy 32 AiO, and a few new displays and sustainable accessories at the trade show.

Specifications HP Elite Dragonfly G2
Dimensions & Weight
  • 30.43 x 19.75 x 1.61 cm
  • Starting at 0.99kg
Display Size
  • 13.3″ FHD IPS LED with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 400 nits of peak brightness, 72% NTSC, touch support
  • 13.3″ FHD IPS LED with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, HP Sure View Reflect integrated, 1000 nits of peak brightness, 72% NTSC, touch support
  • 13.3″ 4K IPS LED with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 550 nits of peak brightness, 95% sRGB, touch support
CPU Options
  • 10th Gen Intel Core i7
  • 10th Gen Intel Core i5
  • 10th Gen Intel Core i3
Graphics
  • Intel UHD Graphics
RAM 16 GB LPDDR3-2133 SDRAM, soldered
Storage Up to
Ports & Extras
  • 2x USB Type-C with USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3 support
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 with charging support
  • 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
  • 1x HDMI 1.4
  • 1x External Nano SIM slot for WWAN
Battery 65 Wh
Operating System Options Windows 10

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The Suunto 7 is the first Wear OS smartwatch with the Snapdragon Wear 3100’s Sports mode

Despite the advancements in wearable technology, smartwatches other than those running Apple’s watchOS and Samsung’s Tizen have failed to make an impact on users. Google’s Wear OS has been a major let down for several users because of the lack of fitness features or a closed platform in contrast to the open-source Android. But more importantly, Qualcomm’s inferior hardware support compared to proprietary chips used by brands like Apple, Huawei, or Samsung on their smartwatches have led to disappointment. Besides a lagging performance, Snapdragon 3100 – the latest chipset for wearables from Qualcomm until the leaked Snapdragon 3300 is formally announced – also suffers from poor battery life, which diminishes with increased physical activity. To abate that to some extent, Qualcomm announced a “Sports mode” in mid-2019 and six months later, the first smartwatch – Suunto 7 – has been launched.

suunto 7 android wear os smartwarch

Suunto 7 is the latest wearable from the eponymous sports brands sans the numeric identifier. It comes with a shock-proof design that is also resilient against water and dirt. The smartwatch runs on Google’s Wear OS, which brings a host of smartwatch compatible apps like Google Fit, Google Pay, Google Assistant, and a whole lot of others from the Play Store. Additionally, the Suunto 7 features an Offline Outdoor Maps feature, which not only guides fitness enthusiasts to follow their intended tracks but also shows a heatmap to help them discover the most-preferred training routes.

Wear OS XDA Forums

When it comes to sports tracking features, the Suunto 7 packs in as many as 70 dedicated tracking modes from the common ones like running and cycling to the more exclusive ones such as surfing and skiing. The Snapdragon 3100’s Sport Mode on the Suunto 7 enables up to 12 hours of continuous GPS and sports tracking or 48 hours of battery life with daily. The display is protected by an unknown version of Gorilla Glass and the smartwatch comes with water resistance at up to 50 meters (~165 ft).

The stainless steel dial can be complemented by choices among silicon, leather, and textile. The Suunto 7 is priced at $479 (prices may vary according to the strap material) and will be available for pre-orders starting later today i.e. January 6th via the company’s online store. The shipment of the product begins on January 31st.

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The Suunto 7 is the first Wear OS smartwatch with the Snapdragon Wear 3100’s Sports mode

Despite the advancements in wearable technology, smartwatches other than those running Apple’s watchOS and Samsung’s Tizen have failed to make an impact on users. Google’s Wear OS has been a major let down for several users because of the lack of fitness features or a closed platform in contrast to the open-source Android. But more importantly, Qualcomm’s inferior hardware support compared to proprietary chips used by brands like Apple, Huawei, or Samsung on their smartwatches have led to disappointment. Besides a lagging performance, Snapdragon 3100 – the latest chipset for wearables from Qualcomm until the leaked Snapdragon 3300 is formally announced – also suffers from poor battery life, which diminishes with increased physical activity. To abate that to some extent, Qualcomm announced a “Sports mode” in mid-2019 and six months later, the first smartwatch – Suunto 7 – has been launched.

suunto 7 android wear os smartwarch

Suunto 7 is the latest wearable from the eponymous sports brands sans the numeric identifier. It comes with a shock-proof design that is also resilient against water and dirt. The smartwatch runs on Google’s Wear OS, which brings a host of smartwatch compatible apps like Google Fit, Google Pay, Google Assistant, and a whole lot of others from the Play Store. Additionally, the Suunto 7 features an Offline Outdoor Maps feature, which not only guides fitness enthusiasts to follow their intended tracks but also shows a heatmap to help them discover the most-preferred training routes.

Wear OS XDA Forums

When it comes to sports tracking features, the Suunto 7 packs in as many as 70 dedicated tracking modes from the common ones like running and cycling to the more exclusive ones such as surfing and skiing. The Snapdragon 3100’s Sport Mode on the Suunto 7 enables up to 12 hours of continuous GPS and sports tracking or 48 hours of battery life with daily. The display is protected by an unknown version of Gorilla Glass and the smartwatch comes with water resistance at up to 50 meters (~165 ft).

The stainless steel dial can be complemented by choices among silicon, leather, and textile. The Suunto 7 is priced at $479 (prices may vary according to the strap material) and will be available for pre-orders starting later today i.e. January 6th via the company’s online store. The shipment of the product begins on January 31st.

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[Update: Triple rear cameras and Live images] OnePlus 8 Lite leaked renders show OnePlus’ first mid-range phone in four years

Update (01/06/2020 @ 3:06 AM ET): Live images of the OnePlus 8 Lite have surfaced, showing off a triple rear camera setup. The leaked renders have been adjusted accordingly. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on December 7, 2019, is preserved as below.

OnePlus is going to have a busy 2020, as the company is preparing to launch more than its usual number of smartphones in the coming year. Renders of the OnePlus 8 were leaked even before the OnePlus 7T went on sale in a few regions, showing off its punch-hole curved display and triple rear camera setup. This was then followed up with leaked renders of the OnePlus 8 Pro, which claim this device will come with a similar punch-hole curved display, and a quad rear camera setup. Now, new renders have leaked for what is being claimed to be the OnePlus 8 Lite, OnePlus’ first mid-range smartphone in more than four years.

OnePlus 8 Lite

OnePlus’ last foray into the mid-range segment was with the OnePlus X, which was launched back in October 2015. OnePlus packed the OnePlus X with yesteryear’s flagship SoC, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, which was the same SoC that they had used on the OnePlus One that was launched in April 2014. The OnePlus X came with a new design, smaller screen size, and device footprint, but decent performance for its price. The phone had a few of its own limitations, which did not allow it to reach the same levels of popularity as the flagships from OnePlus.

OnePlus 8 Lite

With OnePlus flagships reaching proper flagship pricepoints in 2019, this is the perfect time for the company to revisit the mid-range segment. And if these new renders from @OnLeaks and 91Mobiles are to be believed, OnePlus is going to be doing exactly that with the OnePlus 8 Lite.

OnePlus 8 Lite

The OnePlus 8 Lite is expected to launch in the first half of 2020, presumably alongside the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The Lite moniker indicates that the device will likely lie in the relatively affordable mid-range category, unlike the proper flagships. However, keep in mind that the name might change since there is still quite some time for a 2020 launch event.

The renders of the device reveal that the phone will come with a flat display, likely to be between 6.4″ – 6.5″. There will also be a centered punch-hole display for the single selfie camera. The renders also reveal some of the more familiar OnePlus elements, such as the alert slider, the Type-C port on the bottom, and the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack. Device measurements are expected to be approximately 159.2 x 74 x 8.6 mm.

The OnePlus 8 Lite will have a curved rear panel made of glass, with a blue gradient finish. The rear camera module is located on the top left, unlike the centered camera islands on the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. Since this is the Lite variant, it comes with only two cameras and a few sensors, possibly including a ToF sensor as well. There is no fingerprint scanner to be spotted, which indicates that the phone will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner, and by extension, an AMOLED display.

It is unknown if the phone will come with a high-refresh rate display, or which processor it will come with, or the rest of its internal specifications. What will decide the success of this device, will definitely be its price and value.

Source: 91Mobiles


Update: Live images and updated renders with triple rear camera setup

The first set of live images of the OnePlus 8 Lite have leaked, showing off a design that is very similar to what was leaked.

However, the phone in the leaked renders sported a dual rear camera setup, while the live images indicate that the phone has the same camera island design, but with the third camera sitting in the position of the LED flash in the renders. Leaked renders from @OnLeaks get the overall design correct, but can sometimes get some confusion on the exact specifications, as for instance in the camera island. Similar confusion occurred with the Galaxy S11+, and the same has happened with the OnePlus 8 Lite. @OnLeaks has now updated his renders to match the live image leak.

Source: @OnLeaks, @IshanAgarwal

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[Update: Triple rear cameras and Live images] OnePlus 8 Lite leaked renders show OnePlus’ first mid-range phone in four years

Update (01/06/2020 @ 3:06 AM ET): Live images of the OnePlus 8 Lite have surfaced, showing off a triple rear camera setup. The leaked renders have been adjusted accordingly. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on December 7, 2019, is preserved as below.

OnePlus is going to have a busy 2020, as the company is preparing to launch more than its usual number of smartphones in the coming year. Renders of the OnePlus 8 were leaked even before the OnePlus 7T went on sale in a few regions, showing off its punch-hole curved display and triple rear camera setup. This was then followed up with leaked renders of the OnePlus 8 Pro, which claim this device will come with a similar punch-hole curved display, and a quad rear camera setup. Now, new renders have leaked for what is being claimed to be the OnePlus 8 Lite, OnePlus’ first mid-range smartphone in more than four years.

OnePlus 8 Lite

OnePlus’ last foray into the mid-range segment was with the OnePlus X, which was launched back in October 2015. OnePlus packed the OnePlus X with yesteryear’s flagship SoC, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, which was the same SoC that they had used on the OnePlus One that was launched in April 2014. The OnePlus X came with a new design, smaller screen size, and device footprint, but decent performance for its price. The phone had a few of its own limitations, which did not allow it to reach the same levels of popularity as the flagships from OnePlus.

OnePlus 8 Lite

With OnePlus flagships reaching proper flagship pricepoints in 2019, this is the perfect time for the company to revisit the mid-range segment. And if these new renders from @OnLeaks and 91Mobiles are to be believed, OnePlus is going to be doing exactly that with the OnePlus 8 Lite.

OnePlus 8 Lite

The OnePlus 8 Lite is expected to launch in the first half of 2020, presumably alongside the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The Lite moniker indicates that the device will likely lie in the relatively affordable mid-range category, unlike the proper flagships. However, keep in mind that the name might change since there is still quite some time for a 2020 launch event.

The renders of the device reveal that the phone will come with a flat display, likely to be between 6.4″ – 6.5″. There will also be a centered punch-hole display for the single selfie camera. The renders also reveal some of the more familiar OnePlus elements, such as the alert slider, the Type-C port on the bottom, and the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack. Device measurements are expected to be approximately 159.2 x 74 x 8.6 mm.

The OnePlus 8 Lite will have a curved rear panel made of glass, with a blue gradient finish. The rear camera module is located on the top left, unlike the centered camera islands on the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. Since this is the Lite variant, it comes with only two cameras and a few sensors, possibly including a ToF sensor as well. There is no fingerprint scanner to be spotted, which indicates that the phone will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner, and by extension, an AMOLED display.

It is unknown if the phone will come with a high-refresh rate display, or which processor it will come with, or the rest of its internal specifications. What will decide the success of this device, will definitely be its price and value.

Source: 91Mobiles


Update: Live images and updated renders with triple rear camera setup

The first set of live images of the OnePlus 8 Lite have leaked, showing off a design that is very similar to what was leaked.

However, the phone in the leaked renders sported a dual rear camera setup, while the live images indicate that the phone has the same camera island design, but with the third camera sitting in the position of the LED flash in the renders. Leaked renders from @OnLeaks get the overall design correct, but can sometimes get some confusion on the exact specifications, as for instance in the camera island. Similar confusion occurred with the Galaxy S11+, and the same has happened with the OnePlus 8 Lite. @OnLeaks has now updated his renders to match the live image leak.

Source: @OnLeaks, @IshanAgarwal

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dimanche 5 janvier 2020

TWRP is now available for the Nokia 7.1 and Snapdragon Moto E4

Custom recoveries like TWRP give users the option to customize and make the best of their Android devices by installing custom ROMs and kernels. TWRP is one of the most commonly used recoveries for installing third-party software on Android, however, it isn’t available for all smartphones. This is mainly due to the sheer number of new devices launched each month. Thankfully, the good folks at TWRP keep adding new phones to their list of supported devices ever so often. Most recently, the team added support for the Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2, Redmi Note 8/8T, Mi 9, and Realme X2 Pro. Earlier this month, the budget-friendly Xiaomi Redmi 8 also received official support for the custom recovery. And now, the team is adding support for the Nokia 7.1 and the Snapdragon-powered Moto E4.

Nokia 7.1 XDA Forums || Moto E4 XDA Forums

HMD Global launched the Nokia 7.1 all the way back in October 2018, running Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The device was subsequently updated to Android 9 Pie and then Android 10, however, the stock Android-like OS meant that the devices lacked a couple of useful features. Now, thanks to the official TWRP support, Nokia 7.1 users will be able to install custom ROMs and kernels on their device and enjoy a plethora of new features that aren’t available on stock Android. If you’re interested in installing a custom ROM or kernel on your device, you can now download the official TWRP recovery from the link below.

Official TWRP for the Nokia 7.1

Along with the Nokia 7.1, the team behind the TWRP recovery has also announced support for Motorola’s Snapdragon-powered Moto E4. The device was launched back in 2017 and it hasn’t aged well, mostly because the company didn’t release many OS updates for the device. That might change with the official TWRP support as users will now be able to install third-party ROMs for the device based on newer versions of Android. In case you have a Snapdragon-powered Moto E4 lying around and you wish to breathe new life into it with an OS update, you can download the official TWRP custom recovery from the link below.

Official TWRP for the Moto E4 (Snapdragon variant only)

Once you’ve downloaded and flashed the TWRP recovery on your device, you can visit our device forums linked above to find custom ROMs and kernels for your device.

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TWRP is now available for the Nokia 7.1 and Snapdragon Moto E4

Custom recoveries like TWRP give users the option to customize and make the best of their Android devices by installing custom ROMs and kernels. TWRP is one of the most commonly used recoveries for installing third-party software on Android, however, it isn’t available for all smartphones. This is mainly due to the sheer number of new devices launched each month. Thankfully, the good folks at TWRP keep adding new phones to their list of supported devices ever so often. Most recently, the team added support for the Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2, Redmi Note 8/8T, Mi 9, and Realme X2 Pro. Earlier this month, the budget-friendly Xiaomi Redmi 8 also received official support for the custom recovery. And now, the team is adding support for the Nokia 7.1 and the Snapdragon-powered Moto E4.

Nokia 7.1 XDA Forums || Moto E4 XDA Forums

HMD Global launched the Nokia 7.1 all the way back in October 2018, running Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The device was subsequently updated to Android 9 Pie and then Android 10, however, the stock Android-like OS meant that the devices lacked a couple of useful features. Now, thanks to the official TWRP support, Nokia 7.1 users will be able to install custom ROMs and kernels on their device and enjoy a plethora of new features that aren’t available on stock Android. If you’re interested in installing a custom ROM or kernel on your device, you can now download the official TWRP recovery from the link below.

Official TWRP for the Nokia 7.1

Along with the Nokia 7.1, the team behind the TWRP recovery has also announced support for Motorola’s Snapdragon-powered Moto E4. The device was launched back in 2017 and it hasn’t aged well, mostly because the company didn’t release many OS updates for the device. That might change with the official TWRP support as users will now be able to install third-party ROMs for the device based on newer versions of Android. In case you have a Snapdragon-powered Moto E4 lying around and you wish to breathe new life into it with an OS update, you can download the official TWRP custom recovery from the link below.

Official TWRP for the Moto E4 (Snapdragon variant only)

Once you’ve downloaded and flashed the TWRP recovery on your device, you can visit our device forums linked above to find custom ROMs and kernels for your device.

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