This could be our first look at the upcoming OnePlus 9

OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 8T last month, and just a few days after the launch, we started seeing rumors about the company’s next flagship. The first rumor suggested that the company was planning to launch the OnePlus 9 in March next year, four weeks earlier than its usual launch schedule. Soon thereafter, XDA Senior Member Some_Random_Username spotted new strings in OxgenOS 11 Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus 8 series that suggested that OnePlus might return to Verizon with the OnePlus 9. Now, 91Mobiles has procured CAD renders of the upcoming device, which give us our first look at its design.

As per a recent report from the publication, the OnePlus 9 will feature a design similar to the OnePlus 8T, with a left-aligned hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera, a flat display, and a rectangular camera module on the back. However, the device will feature a slightly larger 6.55-inch panel. Contrary to previous reports, which suggested that the device would include a 144Hz high refresh rate display, this recent leak reveals that the device will offer a 120Hz refresh rate panel.

The rectangular camera module on the OnePlus 9 will include 3 sensors and an LED flash, with two of the sensors larger in size than the third. The report further adds that the series will include two models — OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro — which will go by the following model numbers:

• OnePlus 9: LE2110, LE2117, and LE2119
• OnePlus 9 Pro: LE2120 and LE2127

While the report sheds no light on the specifications, we expect the OnePlus 9 series to feature Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 875 chip and 65W fast charging support. The devices will, most likely, run OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 out of the box.

Since these renders aren’t from sources like OnLeaks and evleaks which are known extensively for their reliability, we advise you to take all the aforementioned information with a sizeable grain of salt. Renowned leaker Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) has also expressed his doubts about these renders in a recent tweet, in which he stated: “Take their post with a good amount of salt. I will further investigate but as of right now I will say that this CAD is inaccurate.”

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Xiaomi and POCO users facing bootloops with Airtel Thanks app, fix coming soon

Several Xiaomi and POCO users in India are facing an annoying issue following a recent MIUI 12 update, which brings up a “Find device closed unexpectedly” error. The device restarts as soon as the error message pops up, and this cycle continues indefinitely. The error is, most likely, a conflict caused by a recent update to the Airtel Thanks app (a SIM/account management app from the Indian telecom service provider) and MIUI’s Find My Device settings. While Xiaomi hasn’t disclosed the exact cause of the issue, the company is working with Airtel on a fix.

Hey Xiaomi,
What is this?
device prompts this “Find Device closed unexpectedly” and reboots for several times.@XiaomiIndia @manukumarjain @MiIndiaSupport @Xiaomi @RedmiIndia pic.twitter.com/4YrtdCdfYx

— Sujith_Kumar_99 (@sujith_kumar_99) November 13, 2020

In a recent tweet on the matter, Harmeen Mehta, Global CIO and Head of Digital at Airtel, confirmed that the issue affects users who have the Airtel Thanks app on their devices. As a temporary fix, Airtel has pushed a small tweak to the app, which should stop affected devices from restarting until Xiaomi delivers a permanent fix. However, for this fix to work, you’ll have to open the Airtel Thanks app at least once after a reboot.

Some @airtelindia customers are experiencing phone crashes on MI phones. We have worked with Xaomi to find the cause & they are preparing a fix. Meanwhile we have put a small tweak in the airtel #Thanksapp to help. Please open the app once to effect new settings. #HappyDiwali2020

— Harmeen Mehta (@HarmeenM) November 14, 2020

Xiaomi is currently working on a permanent fix, which is expected to roll out to users next week. In a statement regarding the fiasco, the company said:

“It has come to our notice that Mi & Redmi devices are showing an error, causing unwanted rebooting of the device. It has been observed that certain lines of code are misbehaving during an app update. While we are working on fixing the issue with the App developer and rollout out a permanent update by early next week, we have put temporary containment measures in place, over the last 36 hours. This fix may need consumers to get their devices at a service center. At Mi India, customer experience is top most priority and we regret the inconvenience caused to them. As a committed brand, our endeavor is to continue delivering on our consumer expectations, thereby offering best user experience to everyone.”

Until Xiaomi delivers a fix, you can also try uninstalling the Airtel Thanks app from your device, disabling “Ultra Battery Saver” in phone settings, or disabling “Find My Device” as a temporary fix. However, these solutions may not be 100% effective.

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Qualcomm receives license to sell 4G chipsets to Huawei

Huawei has been backed into a corner for quite some time now, because of US restrictions on the Chinese company. To get some breathing room from its current tight spot, the company has reportedly even finalized a buyer for its Honor smartphone business. Some more relief came in the form of a license to purchase Samsung displays and Sony image sensors. And now, we can expect the company to survive for a bit longer, as Qualcomm has now received a license to sell 4G chipsets to Huawei.

According to a report from Reuters, Qualcomm has received a license from the US Government to sell 4G mobile phone chips to Huawei. Qualcomm representatives commented that they received a “license for a number of products, which includes some 4G products“. Qualcomm had applied for a number of licenses, including for 5G Snapdragon chips.

Huawei historically has been a smaller customer for Qualcomm, the biggest supplier of mobile phones. That is because the Chinese OEM relied on its own HiSilicon Kirin SoCs for its flagships and the vast majority of its smartphone portfolio, and relegating Qualcomm chips to some lower-end phone models only. But that scenario was dealt a huge blow when US companies were restricted from supplying Huawei with the resources required for Kirin SoCs. This meant that the Huawei Mate 40 could be the last smartphone with a flagship Kirin SoC.

So, this relief for Huawei might give it some more breathing room, but analysts in the report predict only a “limited impact”. This is because the license granted only covers 4G chips, while consumers and even chipmakers are shifting to newer 5G chips and devices. For instance, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 launched last year and used extensively across flagships this year is a mandatory 5G chip, and some of the other better-performing chips from Qualcomm are also 5G chips. The strategy-roadmap for 5G is expected to get even stronger when Qualcomm launches its next-generation flagship chips next month. So the benefit that Huawei derives out of its license will unlikely give it back its competitive advantage.

It is still unclear if Qualcomm will be granted a license for supplying 5G chips to Huawei.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 specs leak reveals plastic base model, 10X optical zoom for Ultra, more

Recent rumors suggest that Samsung will launch its Galaxy S21 series early next year in January. As a result, we’ve already started seeing leaks and rumors about the company’s next flagship devices. Last month, leaked CAD renders gave us our first look at the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra. But sadly, the renders revealed nothing about their hardware specifications. Now, Android Police has procured official press renders of the next-gen Galaxy devices that confirm the design we saw in the leaked CAD renders and reveal some more information about the device’s specifications.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series: Rumored specifications

Specification	Samsung Galaxy S21	Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus	Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Display	6.2-inch FHD+ LTPS 120Hz	6.7-inch FHD+ LTPS 120Hz	6.8-inch WQHD+ LTPO 1-120Hz adaptive
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 or Exynos 2100	Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 or Exynos 2100	Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 or Exynos 2100
Battery	4,000mAh	4,800mAh	5,000mAh
Rear Camera(s)	12MP primary camera 12MP ultra-wide camera 64MP telephoto camera	12MP primary camera 12MP ultra-wide camera 64MP telephoto camera	108MP (Gen 2) primary camera 12MP ultra-wide camera 10MP 3x optical telephoto camera 10MP 10x optical telephoto camera
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1	5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1	5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1

As per a recent report from the publication, the Galaxy S21 series will include 3 devices — the Galaxy S21 (codename O1), Galaxy S21 Plus (codename T2), and Galaxy S21 Ultra (codename P3). The devices will either be powered by Qualcomm’s unannounced Snapdragon 875 or the upcoming Exynos 2100, based on region.

Although that may sound disappointing to some Samsung fans, sources claim that the new Exynos chip could be “on-par or better than the Snapdragon 875.” On top of that, the Exynos 2100 is rumored to be more power-efficient than previous generations. The report further adds that both the Snapdragon 875 and Exynos 2100 will be 5G compatible chips, and Samsung will offer 5G versions of all three Galaxy S21 models. However, it isn’t clear if Samsung will offer LTE-only variants of the devices.

Display improvements

On the display front, the Galaxy S21 will feature a 6.2-inch FHD+ 120Hz panel, and the Galaxy S21 Plus will feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz panel. However, both these devices won’t feature the advanced adaptive refresh LTPO panels found on the Note 20 Ultra. The top-of-the-line Galaxy S21 Ultra, on the other hand, will feature a 6.8-inch WQHD+ LTPO panel with an adaptive refresh rate of 1Hz to 120Hz.

The display on the top-end variant will offer a peak brightness of 1600 nits and a contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1, as opposed to a peak brightness of 1400 nits and a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1 on the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Furthermore, the sources add that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will offer S Pen support; however, the stylus won’t be included in the box. Instead, Samsung is planning to sell cases that will store the S Pen outside the phone’s body.

Camera improvements

On the camera front, the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus will reportedly feature the same camera setup as the Galaxy S20 series. The devices will include a 12MP primary sensor, a 64MP telephoto sensor, and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. While the sources didn’t reveal any details about the camera sensors, it’s expected that Samsung will use the same or similar parts as it did on the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus.

While the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus won’t offer any major improvements in the camera department, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will. The device will feature an improved 108MP primary sensor, the same 12MP ultrawide as the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus, a 3x telephoto sensor, and a 10x optical “super” telephoto sensor. The new telephoto sensors will feature 130% larger pixels and dual pixel autofocus. With the new 10x telephoto sensor, Samsung will be reviving 100x Space Zoom on the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

All camera on the Galaxy S21 series will support 4K video recording at 60 fps, which was previously limited to the main sensors. Samsung’s Super Steady stabilization mode will also get 60fps recording support, and the camera will be able to switch between 30fps and 60fps based on the lighting conditions. Samsung will also add an 8K/30fps option to the devices, a new dual recording mode which will allow users to record using both the front and rear cameras, improvements to the night mode with more manual controls, and improvements to the moon mode.

The battery capacity of all three devices in the Galaxy S21 series will remain similar to the Galaxy S20 series. The Galaxy S21 will feature a 4,000mAh unit, the Galaxy S21 Plus will include a 4,800mAh unit, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra will pack in a 5,000mAh unit. While the sources didn’t confirm maximum supported charging speeds on the devices, we expect all models to support a minimum of 25W. Both the Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra will support Ultra Wide Band tech.

Leaked color variants

The report further reveals details about all the color variants that will be available at launch. The Galaxy S21 will come in Phantom Violet, Phantom Gray, Phantom White, and Phantom Pink. The Galaxy S21 Plus will be offered in Phantom Silver, Phantom Black, and Phantom Violent. And the Galaxy S21 Ultra will be available in Phantom Silver and Phantom Black.

The frame and camera bump on the devices will come in different colors based on the device’s colorway. For example, the Phantom Black variant will have a black frame and camera bump, while the Phantom Violet and Phantom Pink variants will have a copper frame. Much like the Galaxy Note 20 series, the base model in the Galaxy S21 series will feature a plastic back panel, while the Galaxy S21 Ultra will use glass. The sources didn’t confirm the back panel material for the Galaxy S21 Plus.

The Galaxy S21 series is shaping up to be a minor improvement over the Galaxy S20 series, except for the Galaxy S21 Ultra. However, despite the improvements, Samsung is rumored to be lowering the prices of the upcoming devices to offer a more competitive product. As of now, we have no information on the pricing of the devices.

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Featured image: Leaked CAD render of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

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Samsung’s Home Theater Black Friday event has their Crystal Smart TVs starting at just $330

Okay, I get it, you’re probably sick of me saying “oh wow a retailer started their Black Friday sales early again”. 2020 has been a very unusual year in many ways, and in terms of e-commerce, it’s really showing with how this holiday shopping season is going. Most major retailers have started their big sales and massive discounts as early as the beginning of the month, and few of them show any signs of stopping as we get closer to Black Friday and Cyber Monday themselves. This makes for a much more relaxed holiday shopping season for those who might need to shop a little leaner this year. It’s pretty great for consumers, really!

But, you didn’t come here to listen to me ramble about the specifics of my job. You came for deals, and this Sunday, I have a deal for you. Samsung has started a bunch of their Black Friday sales, including discounts on many home theater products. In addition to some of the Frame TVs being back on sale (though unfortunately not the size that was just $480), the Samsung Crystal Smart TVs are on sale, with prices starting at $330.

How big of a discount you get depends on what size TV you want–the bigger you go, the bigger the discount. The 43-inch Samsung Crystal Smart TV is the one at $330, but it’s only $20 off the usual $350 MSRP. the 85-inch TV, however, is down to $1,600 from $2,000.

Why should you grab the Crystal UHD TV over options? Well, this Samsung model of TVs strikes a good balance between affordability and functionality. With 4K and 4K upscaling, you’ll get beautiful picture that’ll be fitting in any home theater. Also, you can hide any cables you need to hook up to the TV in the stand–a feature I find very helpful as someone that values cable management.

The best deal for you will depend on what size works best in your space. Give the store page a look to see what sizes are available and go from there!

Samsung Crystal Smart TVs

As part of Samsung's early Black Friday deals, you can get yourself a new Crystal 4K UHD Smart TV. Prices start at $330, but the discount gets better the bigger you go!

Starting at $330 at Samsung

This sale is available for a limited time but should be back on Black Friday. Why wait and stress out on the big day, though? Get your new TV today!

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Android TV x86 lets you repurpose your old PC into a media streamer

Android is a very flexible platform, and it can be used on a large variety of devices. Android TV, for example, is a unique flavor of Google’s operating system that is specifically modified for TVs and digital media players. The whole Android TV experience differs from regular Android mainly through its interface, which focuses a lot on voice search and content discovery. Imagine having the ability to translate that same experience into desktops and laptops running on Intel (or AMD) processors. That’s where Android TV x86 comes in.

Created by XDA Senior Member AmznUser444 Dev, Android TV x86 aims to be an easy and convenient way of getting apps, games, and media content on your PC that is hooked up to a big screen. LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and sound should work out of the box because the ROM has its roots in the Android-x86 project. The initial build is based on Android 9 Pie, and its system requirements mention a 1.2 GHz dual-core 64-bit capable processor with a typical Intel/NVIDIA/AMD GPU having 64MB of video memory. The minimum requirements are reasonably low, so it shouldn’t be too tough to revive an old PC with the goodness of Android TV.

Here is the list of known bugs at this time:

• Stuck on “Detecting Android TV…” on non-EXT4 partition
• Chromecast built-in doesn’t work without having DRM support
• Netflix is only working on the mobile version

In addition, due to lacking Widevine L1 certification, don’t expect HD video streaming from services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. The Google Chromecast with Google TV and other Android TV streaming media devices definitely provide a better media streaming experience, but this is totally free if you already have an unused PC lying around.

You can download the installer ISO from the official website of this project. Take note that the ROM already has Google apps included, so you don’t need to flash a separate ZIP file to get the Google Play Store. The XDA thread is linked below which includes a full list of features, known issues, and all the changelogs. Make sure to check them out before installing the OS on your PC.

Android TV x86: Download || XDA Thread

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Finally get yourself the perfect gaming keyboard with the Razer BlackWidow Elite, currently half off this weekend!

This weekend and this weekend only, Razer is offering early Black Friday deals on some of their products! No need to wait until November 27th to know if you’ll get the best deal or not here–just grab what you want and have no stress come the big day. One of the items that’s on sale this weekend? The Razer BlackWidow Elite, and it’s half off.

This high-end Razer keyboard was also on sale during Prime Day 2020, but its deepest discount was only as a Lightning Deal that went quickly. This time around, you have more time to grab yourself the BlackWidow Elite–until Sunday, to be exact–and it’s currently $85! That’s an incredible price.

With remappable macro keys, durable mechanical switches built specifically for gaming, and impressive RGB, the Razer BlackWidow Elite is definitely a solid choice for a keyboard upgrade. With it being only $85, if you’ve been holding off on grabbing a mechanical keyboard due to the higher prices, this makes the switch that much more enticing.

This half-off deal applies to all three models of the BlackWidow Elite, too. Each model has different mechanical switches in them, which in turn affects how the Razer BlackWidow Elite feels, too. There are the Green switches, which feel tactile and clicky (as in, they’re loud); the Orange switches, which are also tactile and silent (basically it doesn’t sound like a horse stampede while you’re typing); and finally, the Yellow switches, which are linear and silent (sorry, I don’t know what linear means in this context). Which keyboard you want to grab will depend on which feel you like the most!

Razer BlackWidow Elite, Half Off

Available with three different types of mechanical switches, the Razer BlackWidow Elite is currently half off at Amazon!

Buy at Amazon

This sale only lasts until Sunday, so grab your keyboard before it’s back to $170! If you’re looking for more gaming accessories, Razer is also having a sale on its Naga Trinity MMO mouse. If you’re a big MMO player, this mouse will make your rotations way easier, and it’s available for just $70.

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