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vendredi 1 octobre 2021

Motorola’s first Android tablet in years is the Moto Tab G20

In August this year, we learned that Motorola was making a comeback to the Android tablet space with a rebadged Lenovo tablet aimed at kids. A Google Play Console listing of said tablet revealed that the tablet would be called Moto Tab G20, and it would feature a MediaTek Helio P22T chipset, 3GB of RAM, and an HD+ resolution display. Motorola has now officially unveiled the tablet in the Indian market, confirming these specifications.

Motorola Moto Tab G20: Specifications

Specification	Moto Tab G20
Dimensions & Weight	199.1 × 121.8 × 8.15mm 305g
Display	8-inch HD+ IPS LCD 1280 x 800 resolution 85% screen-to-body ratio 16:10 aspect ratio
SoC	MediaTek Helio P22T
RAM & Storage	3GB LPDDR4x RAM 32GB storage
Battery & Charging	5,100mAh battery 10W charging
Security	Software-enabled Face Unlock
Rear Camera(s)	5MP
Front Camera(s)	2MP
Port(s)	USB Type-C 3.5mm headphone jack
Audio	Mono bottom-firing speaker
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0 802.11 a/b/g/b/ac dual-band Wi-Fi GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software	Android 11

As expected, the Motorola Moto Tab G20 is an entry-level Android tablet aimed at young students. It features an 8-inch HD+ IPS LCD with a 1280 x 800p resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, and chunky bezels on all sides. The tablet packs MediaTek’s Helio P22T octa-core SoC, 3GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 32GB of onboard storage with a microSD card slot for further expansion (up to 2TB).

Motorola Moto Tab G20 specifications

The Moto Tab G20 includes a relatively tiny 5,100mAh battery with 10W wired charging support, a 5MP rear-facing camera with 1080p/30fps video capture capabilities, and a 2MP front-facing camera that supports 720p/30fps video. It also includes a single bottom-firing speaker, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port.

On the software front, the Tab G20 runs near-stock Android 11 out of the box that will give users a bloatware-free experience. Connectivity features include Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi, and GPS, A-GPS, and GLONASS.

Pricing & Availability

The Motorola Moto Tab G20 will be available for pre-order via Flipkart starting October 2. The tablet will be available in a single Platinum Gray colorway for ₹10,999.

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jeudi 30 septembre 2021

Xiaomi’s next flagship phone could have a curved 4K OLED display

Although 4K OLED displays on smartphones have been around for a while now, most flagship phones these days offer QHD+ OLED panels. There are a couple of good reasons why 4K OLED displays on smartphones haven’t seen widespread adoption. However, it seems like one prominent OEM is now finally ready to take the plunge — Xiaomi.

We’ve spotted Xiaomi’s next flagship phone on Chinese certification authority TENAA’s website, and the listing reveals that it will feature a curved 6.55-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) OLED display. The listing also includes a few images of the phone that give us a glimpse of its design.

Xiaomi phone with curved 4K OLED display front

Xiaomi phone with curved 4K OLED display right side

Xiaomi phone with curved 4K OLED display left side

Xiaomi phone with curved 4K OLED display back

As you can see in the attached images, the Xiaomi phone features a rectangular camera module in the top-right corner of the back panel with a triple camera setup and a dual-LED flash. Over on the front, it has a curved display that doesn’t appear to have a hole punch cutout for the selfie camera. But since the image is quite dark, we can’t be sure if it has an under-display camera like the Mi MIX 4 or not.

The listing also reveals that the device will measure 158.34 × 71.5 × 6.98mm and weigh 166g. Furthermore, it adds that the phone will pack a 4,400mAh battery, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of onboard storage. While the listing doesn’t specify the SoC, we learn that it will be clocked at 2.4GHz. As far as the software is concerned, the listing suggests that the device will run Android 11 out of the box. However, with the Android 12 stable release right around the corner, Xiaomi might end up offering the phone with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 12.

It’s worth noting that while TENAA usually is a reliable resource, there is a small possibility that some of the specifications mentioned in this particular listing are a result of some error. Notably, the model number of this listing matches that of the recently launched Xiaomi Civi, but our own sources have found no clues of a Pro/Ultra variant of the device yet. This indicates that the addition of 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and 4K display could possibly be an error.

At the moment, Xiaomi hasn’t shared any details about this upcoming device. But we expect to learn more soon. We’ll make sure to let you know as soon as we have more information.

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The listing also reveals that the device will measure 158.34 × 71.5 × 6.98mm and weigh 166g. Furthermore, it adds that the phone will pack a 4,400mAh battery, up to 12GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of onboard storage. While the listing doesn’t specify the SoC, we learn that it will be clocked at 2.4GHz. As far as the software is concerned, the listing suggests that the device will run Android 11 out of the box. However, with the Android 12 stable release right around the corner, Xiaomi might end up offering the phone with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 12.

At the moment, Xiaomi hasn’t shared any details about this upcoming device. But we expect to learn more soon. We’ll make sure to let you know as soon as we have more information.

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Apple Watch 7 pre-orders could start in just over a week

The Apple Watch 7 series launched alongside the iPhone 13 series and the new iPads. Interestingly, Apple never gave any type of availability for the Apple Watch past stating that it would arrive in “fall”, while all of the other products announced had clear pre-order dates. This might have been as a result of production issues ahead of its launch, though when it comes to Apple, we’ll never really be sure. If you’re vying for a new Apple Watch, it seems that your wait might soon be over.

Hermès, an official partner of Apple, has reportedly said in multiple emails obtained by AppleTrack that the Apple Watch 7 series pre-orders will start in just over a week. The company’s customer service apparently said “Apple Watch Series 7 will be available for preorder beginning October 8. 2021. Please let us know if you have any further questions!” Furthermore, a source at Hermès has told AppleTrack privately that the emails are valid, though the date was not confirmed specifically. Finally, Jon Prosser has also said that he expects a mid-October launch with pre-orders happening as soon as next week.

For those not in the know, Hermès is a French luxury goods manufacturer and the company has its own special edition of the Apple Watch 7.

The Apple Watch Series 7 promises up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge and offers 33% faster charging through a new charging architecture and Magnetic Fast Charger USB-Type C Cable. Other highlights of this watch include GPS, Bluetooth, and dual-band Wi-Fi. The smartwatch runs watchOS 8 out of the box, which comes with a huge set of new software features. The Apple Watch Series 7 starts at $399, and it comes in a wide range of finishes. Those include five new colors for the aluminum variant, three colors for the stainless steel variant, and two titanium colorways. Finally, it’s backward compatible with older Apple Watch bands, too.

If you’re looking to pick up the latest and greatest edition of Apple’s smartwatch, then it seems very likely you’ll be able to pre-order one soon. As AppleTrack speculates, pre-orders may start as soon as Friday next week.

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For those not in the know, Hermès is a French luxury goods manufacturer and the company has its own special edition of the Apple Watch 7.

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AT&T is finally adding a security feature to cut down on port-out scams

It looks like AT&T already has a response to the FCC’s new proposals announced today, because they are adding a one-time passcode security feature to cut down on port-out scams.

A new AT&T support article we spotted today states that the carrier will soon require customers who want to port out their number to generate a one-time passcode before switching carriers. The feature is called a “Number Transfer PIN”, and Verizon has been using it since March of last year. It’s a secure one-time-use code that can only be generated by the customer.

Customers that want to port out must first either dial *PORT from their current line or generate a code with the myAT&T app/their online account. The code is then provided to the carrier they are porting to, along with other general account information. Importantly, AT&T employees cannot generate this code on a customer’s behalf. This eliminates an “inside job” type of situation, at least for port-out scams.

Number Transfer PINs replace the existing pre-configured PIN setup that AT&T (and T-Mobile) currently uses. The pre-configured PIN is established when the account is opened, and is used for both account access and to port out. The new PINs are randomized and only generated when needed, making them much more secure.

The change is currently set to take place on October 18th, according to the support article. T-Mobile will then be the only major carrier not using the Number Transfer PIN method.

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Amazon is being sued by companies it banned for fake reviews

Amazon has been cracking down on sellers and companies that manipulate reviews, either by posting fake reviews themselves, or by incentivizing buyers to leave reviews in exchange for gift cards or other rewards. Many companies have been barred from selling products on Amazon over the past few months, and now some of them are suing Amazon, claiming it is withholding their earnings.

Several companies based in China have filed a class-action complaint against Amazon (via The Verge), including Sopownic, Slaouwo, Deyixun, Cstech, Recoo Direct, Angelbliss, and Tudi. The action seeks the “recovery of funds that are being illegally and improperly withheld by Amazon” — in other words, income earned from Amazon sales that were not paid out before the companies were de-listed. Recoo Direct alone claims it is owed over $236,000, which sold accessories like webcams before being blocked.

Aukey and Mpow were among the first brands to be blocked by Amazon for fake reviews (at least during the current purge), back in May of this year. Amazon also removed RavPower from its store in June, and Choetech was banned in July. At the same time, Amazon forced Fakespot to be removed from the Apple App Store, which can help determine if a certain product has fake reviews or not. Fakespot is still available on the web and the Google Play Store.

The group of companies suing Amazon does not include high-profile tech brands, such as Aukey and Mpow, but they could join the class action in the future. Regardless, the lawsuit will test whether or not Amazon can (allegedly) withhold money from sellers that violated the company’s rules.

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