[Update: Confirmed] Realme’s next flagship phone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 could launch soon

Update 1 (02/07/2020 @ 12:45 AM ET): Realme has essentially confirmed that its next flagship phone will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on January 23, 2020, is preserved as below.

Earlier this month, Chinese OEM Realme launched its first 5G enabled smartphone — the Realme X50 5G — in China. The device packed Snapdragon’s latest mid-range 765G processor, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Earlier this week, the company revealed that it will hold a global 5G launch event on February 24, at MWC 2020. Now, according to a recent report from Android Authority, the company may also launch a Snapdragon 865 powered flagship 5G device, alongside the Realme X50, at the event.

The report showcases a leaked screen of the highest score posted to the popular AnTuTu benchmarking app yet. The screenshot is from a Realme device with model number RMX2017 and with a score of 574,985 points, the Realme RMX2071 blows away the previous high score of 560,217 allegedly posted by the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 10. The screenshot also reveals that the device will be powered by the Snapdragon’s flagship 865 chipset with the Adreno 650 GPU. While Realme wasn’t among the companies to confirm a Snapdragon 865 powered device at the Snapdragon Tech Summit late last year, it’s great to see the Chinese OEM doubling down in the flagship space.

For the unaware, Realme is primarily known for its budget and mid-range devices. The company launched its first true flagship — the Realme X2 Pro (review) — back in October last year. The device featured top-of-the-line specifications at an affordable price and we expect the company to continue this trend with its upcoming flagship.

Source: Android Authority

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Update: Realme confirms its next flagship will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Realme’s CMO Mr. Xu Qi Chase has essentially confirmed that the company’s next flagship will come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. In a Weibo post, Mr. Chase mentions “Realme new machine. Keywords: 5G flagship, LPDDR5, coming soon”. While this does not explicitly mention Snapdragon 865, the only 5G flagship SoCs which support LPDDR5 are the Snapdragon 865 and the Exynos 990. The Exynos 990 will debut on the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, and there’s practically no chance that Realme gets to use the SoC for its own flagship. So the other logical choice remains the Snapdragon 865.

Source: Weibo

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OnePlus TV update adds Spotify, MX Player, Voot and other content integrations

OnePlus has steadily evolved from a maker of flagship killers to a premium smartphone brand. The company recently took the top spot in the premium smartphone segment in India, surpassing Korean rival Samsung. The success of its smartphone lineup has given OnePlus the opportunity to add more products to its portfolio. Late last year, alongside the launch of the OnePlus 7T (review), the company also unveiled its first Android-powered QLED 4K TV. During our review, we found the OnePlus TV to be a great premium offering in the Android TV space. And the TV has since improved even further thanks to constant feature updates from OnePlus.

Soon after the launch of the TV, OnePlus rolled out an update with new lighting effects for the soundbar. Then, late last year in December, OnePlus rolled out another update bringing Netflix support to the TV, along with a new remote. Now, OnePlus is rolling out another update for the TV that brings even more new features. As per a recent press release from the company, the latest update includes support for popular music and video streaming apps like Spotify, JioSaavn, Voot, ShemarooMe, alt Balaji and MX Player. These music and content streaming apps will come preinstalled for new users, while the OTA update will enable these features for previous owners. Additionally, the update also enables Bluetooth connectivity with earphone, allowing users to connect their OnePlus TV with their favorite pair of Bluetooth headphones.

In a statement regarding the update, OnePlus India’s General Manager, Vikas Agarwal, was quoted saying, “We at OnePlus strive to take the home environment to the next level of intelligent connectivity. The new update brings a lot of viewing and listening content to the OnePlus TV. Our approach has always been a community-first approach and we are happy to bring premium content partners on to the OnePlus TV.”

Here’s the official changelog for the latest OnePlus TV OTA update:

• OxygenPlay:
  • New content integration with MX Player, Voot, ShemarooMe, Alt Balaji, Spotify, JioSaavn.
• Bluetooth Stereo:
  • New playback animation while playing music through Bluetooth stereo.
• OnePlus Connect:
  • OnePlus smartphone can share Hotspot to OnePlus TV
  • OnePlus Connect supports up to five devices simultaneously
• PQ optimization:
  • Streamlined PQ mode options
  • Added color gamut conversion
  • Turn off MEMC in Dolby mode
• Local Player:
  • Support both embedded and external subtitle while playing local videos
• System:
  • Use Prime Video button on the remote to power on/off the TV

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Source: OnePlus Forums

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OPPO will launch the Find X2 with Sony’s new image sensor and the Snapdragon 865 at MWC 2020

With MWC 2020 set to kick off in Barcelona, there’s a whole lot of new and exciting devices to look forward to. One of the big smartphone brands slated to be at the conference is OPPO, and we heavily expected that they would launch a new flagship smartphone at the event since confirming a launch for Q1 of 2020. OPPO has now confirmed that it will launch the OPPO Find X2 on February 22nd in Barcelona, a few days before the official start of the event.

While there’s not a huge amount of confirmed information about the OPPO Find X2 just yet, we know that it (and a mysterious Pro model) recently passed by the NBTC. None of its specs were revealed, though well-known leaker Ice Universe has suggested that the device will sport a 120Hz 1440p AMOLED panel and 65-watt SuperVOOC charging.

We also know that it’ll pack a new image sensor from Sony. The new Sony image sensor has a new 2×2 On-Chip Lens Solution, which brings a new “All Pixel omni-directional PDAF” technology. This technology improves the overall focus performance by the microlens structure, and the basement layout of the image sensor makes it so that the focus performance does not depend on the object shape or pattern, enabling high-speed auto-focus using phase differences in every situation. Couple that with the company’s multi-year partnership with Pixelworks for higher-quality display technology, and you’ve got a recipe for an excellent mobile content platform. The Iris 5 Visual has a few cool features such as the ability to playback video in higher refresh rates using MEMC (Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation) or to dynamically adjust the brightness and tone of the display to match the ambient lighting.

Finally, the OPPO Find X2 will feature the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, making it one of the first devices of the year to have it. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is the latest chipset from Qualcomm and was announced at the start of December in 2019. The OPPO Find X2 is shaping up to be an exciting smartphone despite the silence surrounding the finer details, and we’re looking forward to its announcement.

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OPPO will launch the Find X2 with Sony’s new image sensor and the Snapdragon 865 at MWC 2020

With MWC 2020 set to kick off in Barcelona, there’s a whole lot of new and exciting devices to look forward to. One of the big smartphone brands slated to be at the conference is OPPO, and we heavily expected that they would launch a new flagship smartphone at the event since confirming a launch for Q1 of 2020. OPPO has now confirmed that it will launch the OPPO Find X2 on February 22nd in Barcelona, a few days before the official start of the event.

While there’s not a huge amount of confirmed information about the OPPO Find X2 just yet, we know that it (and a mysterious Pro model) recently passed by the NBTC. None of its specs were revealed, though well-known leaker Ice Universe has suggested that the device will sport a 120Hz 1440p AMOLED panel and 65-watt SuperVOOC charging.

We also know that it’ll pack a new image sensor from Sony. The new Sony image sensor has a new 2×2 On-Chip Lens Solution, which brings a new “All Pixel omni-directional PDAF” technology. This technology improves the overall focus performance by the microlens structure, and the basement layout of the image sensor makes it so that the focus performance does not depend on the object shape or pattern, enabling high-speed auto-focus using phase differences in every situation. Couple that with the company’s multi-year partnership with Pixelworks for higher-quality display technology, and you’ve got a recipe for an excellent mobile content platform. The Iris 5 Visual has a few cool features such as the ability to playback video in higher refresh rates using MEMC (Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation) or to dynamically adjust the brightness and tone of the display to match the ambient lighting.

Finally, the OPPO Find X2 will feature the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, making it one of the first devices of the year to have it. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is the latest chipset from Qualcomm and was announced at the start of December in 2019. The OPPO Find X2 is shaping up to be an exciting smartphone despite the silence surrounding the finer details, and we’re looking forward to its announcement.

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Google Maps gets a new icon and new features on its 15th birthday

It’s hard to believe it, but Google Maps has now turned 15 years old. The service was launched all the way back in February 2005, at a time when Android was not owned by Google, at a time when the touchscreen smartphone era hadn’t arrived. In the years since, Google has upgraded its capabilities to such an extent that it is generally held to be the best free mapping service. Competitors such as HERE Maps, Apple Maps, TomTom, OpenStreetMap, and others come close in certain aspects, but Maps is the most well-rounded package. It comes with turn-by-turn navigation, Street View, places, and much more. Being a pre-loaded app on all Android smartphones means that Maps has become ubiquitous in the lives of consumers as more than one billion people use it, according to Google. To celebrate its 15th birthday, the company is updating Maps with a new look and multiple new features.

Starting today, the updated Google Maps app for Android and iOS will have five tabs on the app’s home screen: Explore, Commute, Saved, Contribute, and Updates. The Explore tab will let users find information, ratings, reviews, and more for about 200 million places around the world, including local restaurants, nearby attractions, and city landmarks. The Commute tab will handle travelling in the form of route guidance and navigation, with real-time traffic updates, travel times and suggestions for alternative routes. The Saved tab will handle the more than 6.5 billion places that people have saved on Maps, which can now be viewed in one place. Users can also find and organize plans for an upcoming trip and share recommendations based on places they have been to. The Contribute tab lets hundreds of millions of users share local knowledge such as details about roads and addresses, missing places, business reviews and photos. Finally, the new Updates tab will provide users will a feed of “trending, must-see spots” from local experts and publishers. Users will also be able to directly chat with businesses here, in addition to discovering, saving, and sharing recommendations with their network.

The new Google Maps icon is based on the pin, which has been a key part of it since the beginning. Google says that the new icon “reflects the icon [it has] made in mapping the world”, and it “represents the shift [the company has] made from getting [users] to [their] destination to also helping [them] discover new places and experiences”. A party-themed car icon will also be available for a limited time in navigation.

New transit features

Google’s new transit features for Maps were also detailed. The company notes that it introduced crowdedness predictions to help users see how crowded their bus, train or subway was likely to be based on past rides. Now, to help planning, it is adding new insights about the user’s route from past riders. Users will be able to check if the temperature is considered by past riders to be on the colder or warmer side. If they have special needs or require additional support, they can identify public transit lines with staffed assistance, accessible entrance and seating, accessible stop-button or hi-visible LED for accessibility. For regions where transit systems have specifically designated women’s sections or carriages, the company will help surface this information, along with whether other passengers abide by it. In terms of security, users will be able to know if security monitoring is on board, whether it’s with a security guard, installed security cameras, or an available helpline. A Japan-only feature will let users pick a route based on the number of carriages so that it increases their chances of getting a seat.

Google states this information comes from past riders who have shared their experiences. It will appear alongside public transit routes when available. Users will be asked a short survey within Maps about their experience on recent trips to help future riders. These features will be rolled out globally in March, with the condition of availability varying by region and municipal transportation agency.

Live View

Finally, Google also wrote a bit about Live View. This feature was introduced in 2019 to help walking users decide which way to when they start a walking route with Maps. It combined Street View’s real-world imagery, machine learning, and smartphone sensors to show users’ surroundings with directions overload in AR. The company will be expanding Live View in the coming months and testing new capabilities, starting with better assistance for users when they are searching for a place. They will be able to see how far away and in which direction a place is.

This certainly appears to be a feature-rich update for Google Maps, fitting well with its 15th year. Users can download the newest version of Maps on the Play Store below.

Maps - Navigate & Explore (Free, Google Play) →

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Source: Google

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Google Maps gets a new icon and new features on its 15th birthday

It’s hard to believe it, but Google Maps has now turned 15 years old. The service was launched all the way back in February 2005, at a time when Android was not owned by Google, at a time when the touchscreen smartphone era hadn’t arrived. In the years since, Google has upgraded its capabilities to such an extent that it is generally held to be the best free mapping service. Competitors such as HERE Maps, Apple Maps, TomTom, OpenStreetMap, and others come close in certain aspects, but Maps is the most well-rounded package. It comes with turn-by-turn navigation, Street View, places, and much more. Being a pre-loaded app on all Android smartphones means that Maps has become ubiquitous in the lives of consumers as more than one billion people use it, according to Google. To celebrate its 15th birthday, the company is updating Maps with a new look and multiple new features.

Starting today, the updated Google Maps app for Android and iOS will have five tabs on the app’s home screen: Explore, Commute, Saved, Contribute, and Updates. The Explore tab will let users find information, ratings, reviews, and more for about 200 million places around the world, including local restaurants, nearby attractions, and city landmarks. The Commute tab will handle travelling in the form of route guidance and navigation, with real-time traffic updates, travel times and suggestions for alternative routes. The Saved tab will handle the more than 6.5 billion places that people have saved on Maps, which can now be viewed in one place. Users can also find and organize plans for an upcoming trip and share recommendations based on places they have been to. The Contribute tab lets hundreds of millions of users share local knowledge such as details about roads and addresses, missing places, business reviews and photos. Finally, the new Updates tab will provide users will a feed of “trending, must-see spots” from local experts and publishers. Users will also be able to directly chat with businesses here, in addition to discovering, saving, and sharing recommendations with their network.

The new Google Maps icon is based on the pin, which has been a key part of it since the beginning. Google says that the new icon “reflects the icon [it has] made in mapping the world”, and it “represents the shift [the company has] made from getting [users] to [their] destination to also helping [them] discover new places and experiences”. A party-themed car icon will also be available for a limited time in navigation.

New transit features

Google’s new transit features for Maps were also detailed. The company notes that it introduced crowdedness predictions to help users see how crowded their bus, train or subway was likely to be based on past rides. Now, to help planning, it is adding new insights about the user’s route from past riders. Users will be able to check if the temperature is considered by past riders to be on the colder or warmer side. If they have special needs or require additional support, they can identify public transit lines with staffed assistance, accessible entrance and seating, accessible stop-button or hi-visible LED for accessibility. For regions where transit systems have specifically designated women’s sections or carriages, the company will help surface this information, along with whether other passengers abide by it. In terms of security, users will be able to know if security monitoring is on board, whether it’s with a security guard, installed security cameras, or an available helpline. A Japan-only feature will let users pick a route based on the number of carriages so that it increases their chances of getting a seat.

Google states this information comes from past riders who have shared their experiences. It will appear alongside public transit routes when available. Users will be asked a short survey within Maps about their experience on recent trips to help future riders. These features will be rolled out globally in March, with the condition of availability varying by region and municipal transportation agency.

Live View

Finally, Google also wrote a bit about Live View. This feature was introduced in 2019 to help walking users decide which way to when they start a walking route with Maps. It combined Street View’s real-world imagery, machine learning, and smartphone sensors to show users’ surroundings with directions overload in AR. The company will be expanding Live View in the coming months and testing new capabilities, starting with better assistance for users when they are searching for a place. They will be able to see how far away and in which direction a place is.

This certainly appears to be a feature-rich update for Google Maps, fitting well with its 15th year. Users can download the newest version of Maps on the Play Store below.

Maps - Navigate & Explore (Free, Google Play) →

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Source: Google

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Redmi to launch new smartphone with 5,000 mAh battery, dual cameras on February 11

Back in December last year, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi K30 4G and K30 5G in China. The Redmi K30 4G was recently rebranded and launched as the POCO X2 in India. While this may have hampered prospects for a Redmi K20 successor in India, Redmi now seems to be prepping up for the launch of two new products in the country. According to recent tweets from Xiaomi Global’s VP and MD Xiaomi India, Manu Kumar Jain, Redmi will be hosting its first launch of 2020 on 11th February.

Brace yourselves for the first #Redmi launch of 2020, launching on 11th Feb, 12 noon! #MorePowerToRedmi

Not 1⃣ but 2⃣ amazing surprises are coming your way!

Excited for #DeshKaDumdaarSmartphone?
RT this & click here to get notified:https://t.co/diNs9KBh3i#Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/WD4vlSgwNs

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) February 6, 2020

At the upcoming launch, Redmi will be launching a smartphone that is being teased with the “Desh ka dumdaar smartphone” (Country’s powerful smartphone) tag. The company has previously used the tag for the Redmi 8A, which was launched in September last year. This leads us to believe that the upcoming smartphone could be the Redmi 9A.

While the company hasn’t confirmed the name of the device yet, it has revealed that the device will feature a dual-camera setup and a 5,000 mAh battery. Additionally, an image of the back panel of the device (seen above) shared on the event website closely resembles the back panel on the Redmi 8A, giving more legitimacy to our speculation.

Smooth, suave, POWERFUL! #Power has a new look. Coming soon on @RedmiIndia #MorePowerToRedmi! Can you guys guess what this is?#Xiaomi #Redmi pic.twitter.com/ciBVPnnP19

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) February 5, 2020

A separate tweet from Jain talks about another product that will be launched alongside the upcoming smartphone. The launch website claims that it’s a new category launch for Redmi and it’s being advertised with the tag #MorePowerToRedmi and a lightning bolt emoji. This leads us to believe that Redmi could be launching a power bank at the event. As of now, the company has released no further information about either of the two devices.

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