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mardi 23 juin 2020

Samsung rolls out Android 10 with One UI 2.1 to the Galaxy Tab S4 and Galaxy Tab S5e

Samsung is one of the few major OEMs that still cares about the Android tablet segment. Their current flagship-grade tablet, the Galaxy Tab S6, picked up its stable Android 10 update back in April. Two more Samsung Galaxy tablets from the previous generations, the Galaxy Tab S4 and the Galaxy Tab S5e, are now receiving the same treatment. Interestingly, this rollout is rather early as per Samsung’s Android 10 update schedule, as the One UI 2 OTA for the two tablets was originally promised for July 2020.

Galaxy Tab S4 XDA Forums ||| Galaxy Tab S5e XDA Forums

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

The Galaxy Tab S4 was announced alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 835 SoC and supports Linux on DeX mode to give users a PC-like experience. Launched with Samsung Experience 9.5 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, the Galaxy Tab S4 is now getting its second major Android OS update in the form of One UI 2.1 based on Android 10. At the time of reporting, the LTE variant of the tablet (model number SM-T835) is receiving the OTA in France, although the update is expected to make its way to other regions and/or variants in the coming weeks. The new build, tagged as T835XXU4CTF5, also brings in June 2020 security patches.

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Thanks to XDA Senior Member BarajaVLC for the screenshot!

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e

Users on our forums have reported that the Android 10/One UI 2.1 update is also rolling out for the Galaxy Tab S5e, the SM-T725 model to be precise, via software version T725XXU1BTF7. The update is currently available in the BTU region, which is Samsung’s code for the United Kingdom. The new build bumps the Android security patch level (SPL) to June 2020.

The combined changelog can be found below:

One UI 2.1 Changelog for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4/Tab S5e

One UI 2 brings you Android 10, with exciting new features from Samsung and Google based on feedback from users like you.
We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe during the upgrade.
Some apps, including Calculator, Samsung Internet, and Samsung Notes, need to be updated individually after you update your OS.

Here’s what’s new.

  • Dark mode
    • Enhanced image, text, and color adjustments for day and night environments.
    • Darkened wallpapers, widgets, and alarms while Dark mode is on.
  • Icons and colors
    • Clearer app icons and system colors.
    • Improved layouts for titles and buttons to eliminate wasted screen space.
  • Smoother animations
    • Enhanced animations with a playful touch.
  • Full screen gestures
    • Added new navigation gestures.
  • Refined interactions
    • Navigate more comfortably on large screens with minimal finger movement.
    • Easily focus on what matters with clearly highlighted buttons.
  • Accessibility
    • High contrast keyboards and layouts for large text have been improved.
    • Listen to live speech and display it as text.
  • Better text over wallpapers
    • See text more clearly against wallpaper, as One UI automatically adjusts font colors based on light and dark areas and color contrast in the image below.
  • Media and devices
    • Replaced the SmartThings panel with the Media and Devices.
    • Media: Control music and videos playing on your tablet as well as other devices.
    • Devices: Check and control your SmartThings devices directly from the quick panel.
  • Device care
    • The battery usage graph now provides more detailed information.
  • Digital wellbeing
    • Set goals to keep your tablet usage in check.
    • Use Focus mode to help avoid distractions from your tablet.
    • Keep an eye on your kids with new parental controls.
  • Camera
    • Added the ability to edit the modes that appear at the bottom of the screen.
    • Provided a More tab so you can quickly access hidden modes from the preview screen.
    • Improved the layout so you can focus on taking pictures without the settings getting in the way.
  • Internet
    • Customize the quick menu to get instant access to the features you use the most.
    • Get more information from the app bar.
    • Install add-ons from the Galaxy Store to get even more features.
  • Samsung Contacts
    • Added Trash feature for Contacts. Contacts that you delete will stay in the trash for 15 days before being deleted forever.
  • Calendar
    • Stickers can be added to a date without creating an event.
    • Ringtones can be used for event alerts.
  • Reminder
    • More options are available for repeating reminders.
    • Set location-based reminders for a specific period of time.
    • Share reminders with your family group and other sharing groups.
    • Set reminders for a specific date without an alert.
  • My Files
    • Created a Trash feature so you can restore files if you delete something by mistake.
    • Added more filters you can use while searching to help you find things quickly.
    • You can now copy or move multiple files and folders to different destinations at the same time.
  • Calculator
    • Added speed and time units to the unit converter.
  • Samsung keyboard
    • A multilingual translation feature has been added.
    • Stickers can be added to a date without creating an event.
    • A text undo/redo feature has been added.
    • You can now search for music in Spotify directly from the keyboard.
    • An icon to open Samsung Pass has been added.
  • Quick Share
    • Files can now be quickly and easily shared with nearby Samsung devices using Quick Share.
  • Music Share
    • Music Share now lets you share music with your friends using a Bluetooth audio device.
  • Samsung Daily
    • Bixby Home has been replaced with Samsung Daily.

Thanks to the unchanged bootloader version in both these updates, experienced users can still go back to Android 9 Pie, though we would advise caution before doing so. The updates for the aforementioned devices are rolling out in batches, but you can skip the queue and download the new firmware packages directly from the Samsung update server using Frija.

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The TicWatch C2+ brings more RAM to Mobvoi’s stylish Wear OS smartwatch

As we often talk about when new Wear OS devices are announced, there are only a few companies still dedicated to the platform. Mobvoi, a company started by ex-Googlers, is one of them, and they consistently update their portfolio. Earlier this year, Mobvoi updated the TicWatch Pro, and now the company is updating another old favorite with the TicWatch C2+.

The original TicWatch C2 was released in early 2018. It featured a sleek, minimal design at an affordable price. In the company’s lineup of Wear OS devices, it fell somewhere in the middle in terms of specifications and price. Today, that watch is getting a very slight upgrade for 2020.

Similar to the TicWatch Pro 2020, the TicWatch C2+ looks identical to its predecessor. In fact, even the specification sheets look nearly identical. There is exactly one hardware difference between the original C2 and the C2+: the latter has 1GB of RAM instead of 512MB.

The TicWatch C2+ comes in two sizes (20mm and 18mm) with identical dimensions to the original. It has the same 1.3-inch AMOLED display, same 400mAh battery, same IP68 waterproof rating, same three color options, and, perhaps most concerning, the same 4-year-old Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor.

On the software front, this is a Wear OS device and it includes Mobvoi’s typical suite of health and fitness apps. Mobvoi is throwing in some new watch face designs for the C2+ as well. You also get access to mobile payments through Google Pay and NFC.

There was a lot to like about the original TicWatch C2. In my opinion, I think it’s the company’s best-designed smartwatch. I’m a big fan of the sleek, minimal aesthetic. So I can’t complain about Mobvoi retaining the exact same look with the C2+, but I would have liked to see more hardware updates.

The TicWatch C2+ is available now in three colors: Rose Gold, Onyx (black), and Platinum (silver). The device costs $209 (€209/£189/CAD $312/AUD $314.99/₹20999). Mobvoi is including two watch straps with each C2+, color-matching leather and black silicone. You can buy it now from Amazon (affiliate link) and Mobvoi’s website.

TicWatch C2+
Dimensions (mm) 42.8 x 42.8 x 12.7
Colors Onyx, Platinum, Rose Gold
Watch Case Stainless steel (front)
Watch Strap Genuine leather (interchangeable), 20mm and additional black silicone band
RAM 1GB
Operating System Wear OS by Google
Compatibility Android™, iPhone
Platform Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 2100
Display 1.3″ AMOLED (360 x 360 px)
Connectivity Bluetooth v4.1, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
GPS GPS + GLONASS + Beidou
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart-rate sensor
NFC payments Yes (Google Pay)
Battery capacity 400mAh (1-1.5 days)
Waterproof rating IP68

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Google Voice and Google Fi can finally be used on the same account

Google Voice is one of the company’s oldest services and it has changed a lot over the years. It started as a simple web-based phone service, but smartphones allowed it to become much more advanced. Last year, Google began decoupling Voice from its other phone service, Google Fi. That separation is now complete and the services can co-exist on the same account.

Previously, Google Voice and Google Fi were heavily integrated. People who signed up for Fi were required to give up their Voice accounts. It was impossible to use both services on the same Google account. The company has slowly been separating the two over the last year and now it’s finally ready. Customers can now have Fi and Voice phone numbers on the same account.

Google will be rolling out this change over the next few days. Google Fi customers can set up call forwarding to their Voice number through this link. Or, if you’d prefer the opposite, you can forward Voice calls to your Fi number. Using these methods allows you to give out each number for different purposes, but receive all calls in one place.

This is a long-overdue feature for Voice and Fi. I signed up for Google Fi a couple of years ago and giving up my Google Voice number was one of the harder decisions. It would have been much easier if I didn’t have to choose at all. If this is something that was holding you back, now’s the time to make the switch.

Google Voice (Free, Google Play) →

Google Fi (Free, Google Play) →


Source: Google | Via: Engadget

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OnePlus’ new mid-range smartphone is coming to Europe and India in July

Leaks and rumors about a new mid-range device from OnePlus have been floating around since late last year. The device, which was initially referred to as the OnePlus 8 Lite, was expected to launch alongside the OnePlus 8 series. But we later learned that the device would be launched later in the year under the OnePlus Z branding. Late last month, OnePlus finally confirmed that the company was working on an affordable smartphone that would give more users the chance to experience OnePlus devices. However, the company had released no information about its release date, other than mentioning that it will launch in July 2020.

Now, in a recent post on the OnePlus community forums, CEO Pete Lau has revealed that the company will soon be launching a new affordable smartphone product line in Europe and India. While Lau didn’t reveal an exact date for the launch, previous rumors suggest that the new mid-range OnePlus series will be announced on July 10th. The post also reveals that the company has set up a new product team for the affordable series which is led by Paul Yu, who has previously led hardware development for several flagship OnePlus devices.

Furthermore, OnePlus has set up a new Instagram account for the upcoming affordable series. The account goes by the name onepluslitezthing and it’s followed by the official OnePlus India account, which addresses any doubts that we might have had about its legitimacy. The account has also been shared by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei over on Twitter. At the time of writing, the account had only four posts, with one of the posts featuring morse code that translates to July. This suggests that the new mid-range device will be launched next month.

One of the posts takes a dig at Apple and states:

It’s been a while since we’ve done anything like this. But we think you’ll like what’s coming. Unfortunately, we don’t have any news for you right now. But if we did, this would be the first place to look. Unless we forget a prototype in a bar.

It’s also worth noting that since Lau has clearly mentioned that the company is launching a new “affordable smartphone product line,” it’s possible that we might get more than one new device at the upcoming launch event. Interestingly, XDA Portal tipster and Senior Member Some_Random_Username has also found references to two new project IDs in the OnePlus 8 series Android 11 Beta 1 build. While this does not conclusively prove anything, it does indicate a possibility that there are at least two devices in the upcoming mid-range series. We’ll find out soon enough.

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Google should adopt these iOS 14 features for the next Android OS

Apple just wrapped up WWDC 2020 in an online-only reveal, showing off some of the upcoming changes to Apple’s ecosystem. The announcement centers around developers and the forthcoming software features they can take advantage of in Apple’s product ecosystem, and it sets the center stage for the next iOS release: iOS 14. iOS 14 brings a lot of firsts for Apple, but it wouldn’t be incorrect to recognize that several of these features already do exist on Android in some form.

But just because Apple is incorporating sensible features into its own OS doesn’t mean Android is the superior OS, and it certainly does not denote Android’s perfection in any way. There’s plenty of room for improvement on Android, especially when it comes to polish and actually incorporating a neat and friction-less idea beyond the initial feature drop. Both the software ecosystems can learn from each other, and then add their own characteristic touches on top to make the feature unique for itself.

In the spirit of constant improvement, here are some of the top iOS 14 features that Google should consider incorporating into Android 12, the next version of Android.

Better Widgets

Now, before you jump on us, Android does have widgets since Android Cupcake, which was launched over a decade ago. But as Joe mentions in his piece, the problem with Android’s widget implementation is the fact that they have largely been forgotten in recent years. The Android “App Widgets Overview” page is a relic of the past, with several widgets pictured that no longer exist. Even the screenshots are from the Nexus 5!

The overall current theme of widgets on Android is that they exist, and you can do things with them if you want to….and that’s about it. There has been no real or persistent effort from Google to drive up their adoption or utility, leaving their efficiency largely in the hands of power users who can take the effort of making powerful, custom widgets for themselves. The approach makes sense for Android as an open ecosystem, but it misses the mark for Android as a consumer-focused OS.

Apple iOS 14 Widgets

What Apple showcased with its widget implementation is how a consumer-focused OS should tackle widgets. iOS 14 projects widgets as mediums of information rather than an after-thought of utility. Apple’s touch comes in the form of “widget stacks,” which can hold multiple widgets in the same space with a swipe-able area. The “Smart Stack” widget brings intelligence to widget stacks by surfacing information that would be relevant to the user at that moment. Apple’s adherence to uniformity can be considered “boring”, but it makes interactions and functionalities predictable for the end-user, and it makes features such as widget stacks possible.

Apple’s iOS 14 finally has widgets, and they might be better than Android’s

Google’s At A Glance widget tries to do some of this smart information surfacing. But we do need an OS-wide rethink of what Android widgets are, what they can do, and an incentive for both developers and users to adopt them. Apple’s widgets aren’t open for user interaction, so there is good potential for Android’s widgets to capitalize on their advantages.

App Clips

App Clips is Apple’s implementation of Google’s Instant Apps that were introduced back in 2016, so it’s again one of those features that Apple isn’t the first one to introduce. App Clips from Apple are smaller versions of iOS apps, under 10MB in size, that are transient on the phone (i.e., not fully installed).

Apple iOS 14 App Clips

What is unique about Apple’s implementation is in the discovery of the feature, an aspect that really sells it to businesses. App Clips can be launched by scanning a QR code, or by scanning an NFC tag. This would allow physical locations like restaurants or stores to onboard users onto their apps very quickly. Apple is also integrating App Clips into Apple Maps, so these instant apps can be launched by clicking a button present directly within the listing of the place. As Mishaal gives an example, interactions with a new delivery restaurant would preferably be done through an App Clip instead of a complete app, as there is a decent probability that the user may not interact with this particular again.

Apple iOS 14 App Clips

In comparison, Google’s Instant Apps have not taken off. Google did make changes to their discovery, like allowing users to experience an app within the Play Store before installing it through the Play Store. Game demos have also had their size limit revised to 10MB. But still, Apple’s discovery features may be the key to increased adoption of Instant Apps — with QR code and NFC-based discovery, the focus shifts from the online world to the physical world, removing the friction of “installing yet another app” for a momentary, non-permanent experience. Maybe Google can also explore how it can bridge the gap between offline and online experiences with Instant Apps.

Using your Smartphone as a Car Key

Apple’s WWDC reveal showcased a feature that allows your Apple smartphone to be used as a car key. The website does not mention a whole lot of details, but it is a culmination of the functions within Apple CarPlay as well as iOS 13+. The basic idea with the feature is that you can unlock and start your car with your iPhone acting as a substitute for the physical car key.

Apple iOS 14 CarPlay Car Key

The car keys are stored within the Apple Wallet. The feature also makes it easy to share keys with other people virtually, along with features like temporary shares and access revocation. Apple also claims that the iPhone can work as a car key for up to five hours even after the battery runs out, but details remain sparse on how this would actually happen.

Again, some Android phones like the Huawei Mate 30 already support being used as a car key. But, it would also be great if Google could add a secure, native implementation of the feature onto Android as a platform. The digital key data could be stored on secure hardware chips that are already found on many flagship Android smartphones. Android is already working towards enabling mobile driver’s licenses, so going one step further and having your phone replace the car key is not entirely out of the realms of possibility.

Summary of app privacy practices on the App Store

While this is not strictly a feature of iOS 14, one of the changes that Apple announced at WWDC is how apps can showcase an overview of their privacy practices. Developers will now have an opportunity to detail their app’s privacy practices right in the Apple App Store. This will make it easy for interested users to review these practices, see the types of data that the app might collect, be apprised of whether the data is shared with third parties, and subsequently have the option for users to opt-out.

Apple iOS 14 App Store Privacy Summary

This is an area that Google can follow Apple. Google should take note of what Apple is doing in this space, and consequently mandate that apps on the Play Store summarize their privacy practices. Google already mandates that all apps on the Play Store link to a privacy policy, but very few people bother clicking on those, leave alone read a giant wall of text. A shorter summary within the Google Play Store would undoubtedly be helpful in this regard.

Privacy indicator for microphone or camera

With iOS 14, users are notified with an icon near the top of the screen if an app is actively using the camera or the microphone.

Android, on the other hand, has blocked background apps from accessing the camera or from accessing the microphone since Android 9 Pie. But, there is no indication when these two functions are being used by an app that is in the foreground service (foreground service includes apps that have a persistent notification as well as apps that are actually in the foreground). Google was testing such an indicator in Android 10, but this indicator never made it to release.


Minor Additions on iOS 14

Some further changes have made their way to iOS 14 that we would like to see on a future release of Android, perhaps on Android 12 itself.

Minimize Picture-in-Picture Windows Offscreen

iOS 14 will let users hide Picture-in-Picture windows by moving them offscreen. This will allow users to listen to the audio while the video continues to run offscreen.

Picture-in-Picture windows in Android can only be moved, and with Android 11, they will get the ability to be resized. But, there is no indication yet that an offscreen playback ability is being added to this feature, so Google taking inspiration from Apple would be a nice upgrade in this area. Keep in mind that apps like YouTube can still block you from entering Picture-in-Picture for certain videos. So this offscreen playback capability on the platform cannot be utilized to get around the background music listening restrictions (though there are other ways to achieve background playback).

Suggested Automation

After adding a new smart accessory, the Apple Home app will suggest ways for it to run automatically.

The Google Home app, and/or Android 11’s new Device Controls API could try to do something similar.

Dynamic Home Controls

iOS 14’s Control Center can dynamically suggest relevant accessors and scenes based on the time of the day and the frequency of use. This can be a useful addition for the Google Home app and Android 11’s Device Controls screen in the power menu.

CarPlay Wallpaper

Apple just introduced wallpaper functionality to CarPlay, letting users set a custom background on their car dashboard.

Android auto does not let you set a custom wallpaper or background unless you have a rooted smartphone. This is a small change, but one that adds a touch of personalization on an otherwise constricted platform, and you really shouldn’t have to root your smartphone just to do this.

Apple Photos Smart Search

The image picker within iOS 14 and Apple Photos now lets you search for photos or videos when selecting a file.

On Android, you can embed a photo or video from Google Photos.

Current Behavior on Android

But you need to find the exact item you are looking for since there is no option to search for when picking a file to attach. Having the ability to search will add some more utility to the file picker.


Concluding Note

iOS 14 adds a lot of functionality to apps and the Apple ecosystem, and this article isn’t meant to be a comprehensive list of all the new additions. Many features that Apple highlighted in the WWDC 2020 stream either already exist in Android, or are coming to Android 11, or have already been added to various Google Apps. Apple’s approach to features and functionality is different and usually more polished, thanks to its walled garden ecosystem. But Google can still take inspiration to ensure that Android continues to grow as an equally competitive OS for consumers and developers alike.


What are your thoughts on Apple’s WWDC 2020 announcements and iOS 14? What features would you like to see making their way across to Android as a platform? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Honor 9A, Honor Choice TWS Earbuds, and Honor MagicBook 14 launch in Europe with “VIP Day” promotions

Huawei sub-brand Honor today launched the entry-level Honor 9A smartphone, MagicBook 14, and Choice TWS earphones for the European region during a live stream event. Along with new launches, the company has also announced discounts under the “VIP days” along with benefits under the VIP membership program.

Honor 9A

Starting with the smartphone release of the day, the Honor 9A was originally unveiled in China in March this year. The phone runs on Magic UI 3.1 (a rebrand of EMUI 10.1) based on Android 10 but comes with HMS Core instead of GMS Core as a result of the trade ban imposed on Huawei by the U.S. The smartphone comes with Huawei’s App Gallery as a replacement to the Google Play Store.

honor 9a europe

Internally, the Honor 9A is powered by a MediaTek MT6765 SoC and along with 3GB of RAM. It features 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded by up to 512GB using a microSD card. A key highlight of the smartphone is that it is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery. Unlike the Chinese variant, that comes with dual rear cameras, Honor 9A’s global variant features triple cameras on the back including a 13MP primary camera, a 5MP wide-angle, and a 2MP macro camera.

The Honor 9A will be priced at €149.90 (~$170) for the 3GB/64GB variant and will be available across multiple platforms including Amazon and the company’s global store starting July 1st.

Honor MagicBook 14

Honor MagicBook 14 is a portable laptop powered by AMD’s Ryzen 5 3500U CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB PCIe SSD storage. As the name suggests, it comes with a 14-inch “FullView” display with slim bezels and weighs only 1.38kg. The MagicBook 14 comes with a 65W charger.

honor magicbook 14

An interesting feature of the MagicBook 14 is the discrete pop-up webcam which can be hidden behind a key when it is not being used. The company will be offering a free Microsoft Office 365 subscription for a year along with the laptop.

The Honor MagicBook 14 will be available for pre-order at a price of  €649.90 (~$735) in France, Germany, and the UK starting today until June 30th.

Honor CHOICE TWS earbuds

Honor also announced a new CHOICE lineup of IoT and lifestyle products. The first product in this lineup is CHOICE truly wireless stereo pair of in-ear earphones that come with 24-hour battery life, 7mm dynamic drivers, and dual microphone for noise canceling. The price for these earphones wasn’t announced at the live event.

Honor VIP Day benefits

Honor also announced special benefits for its “VIP” members including:

  • Special discounts up to 30% on certain products and zero-ocost EMIs for France, Germany, Italy, and the UK
  • Free 15GB Huawei cloud storage for Honor 9A and 9X Pro buyers
  • Priority entries to fan meets
  • One month of free Huawei Music for all Honor users
  • Free shipping on certain devices
  • A mysterious “Once-a-life Experience”

These benefits are valid for those who register between June 18th and July 1st on the company’s website.

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ASUS ROG Phone 3 and Lenovo Legion gaming phones will both launch next month

The category of gaming smartphones has matured thanks to the attention given by companies such as Razer, ASUS, Nubia. While most smartphone brands bill gaming as an added benefit on their flagship devices, some others such as ASUS have SKUs devoted to gaming, and the ROG Phone and the ROG Phone 2 are two examples of the company’s commitment to the category while the third is coming next month. ASUS just announced that the much anticipated ASUS ROG Phone 3 is set to release in July as Lenovo is also gearing up to launch its gaming-centric smartphone under the Legion branding.

ASUS ROG gaming phone 3

ASUS took to Weibo and announced that the ROG Phone 3 with hardware finely tuned to meet the needs of gamers is on its way to launch soon. Just like the ROG Phone 2, its successor will also release in China in partnership with gaming giant Tencent. While ASUS did not disclose any other detail officially, we already know about its specifications to some extent, courtesy of its listing on Chinese regulator TENAA. As per the certification, the ROG Phone 3 should be powered by an overclocked Snapdragon 865, and a mind-boggling 16GB of RAM.

Lenov legion gaming phone

Earlier this month, Lenovo had also officially confirmed a new gaming smartphone under its Legion branding will launch in July. The Legion gaming smartphone is slated to come with 90W superfast charging dual USB-C ports to charge the 5,000mAh battery more efficiently, a side-mounted pop-up selfie camera – probably for streamers, and a 144Hz display.

Both of these devices will be powered by some quirky aesthetics to entice gaming enthusiasts. While the ASUS ROG Phone 3 is most likely to get an ROG logo with RGB lighting, the Lenovo Legion smartphone is also expected to feature lighter on the back. More details about the two phones are expected to pour in as we close in on the launch dates and we’ll update the article as soon as we learn more.


Source: Weibo (1)(2)

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