Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro to launch in Europe on May 8

Earlier this year in March, Xiaomi launched the Black Shark 3 and 3 Pro gaming phones in China. The devices featured top-of-the-line specifications, including Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 865 chip, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.0 storage, along with some unique features geared towards mobile gamers. At the time, we had no information regarding a global launch for the devices, but the company has now officially unveiled that the Black Shark 3 series will be going on sale in Europe on May 8th.

Black Shark 3 series specifications

Specification	Black Shark 3 series
Display	Black Shark 3: 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED Balck Shark 3 Pro: 7.1-inch 3120×1440 OLED 90Hz refresh rate with 270Hz touch sampling 24ms latency
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
RAM and Storage	Black Shark 3: 8GB LPDDR5 + 128GB UFS 3.0 12GB + 128GB 12GB + 256GB Black Shark 3 Pro: 8GB + 256GB 12GB + 256GB
Battery & Charging	Black Shark 3: 4,720mAh Black Shark 3 Pro: 5,000mAh 65W fast charging via USB Type-C 18W fast charging via secondary magnetic port
Rear Camera	64MP primary camera 13MP wide-angle camera 5MP depth sensor
Front Camera	20MP
Other Features	3.5mm headphone jack Secondary magnetic charging port USB Type-C

The website also details a few “Exploration rewards” that will be available when the open sale goes live. With these rewards, users will be able to get a discount on the purchase of a new device, FunCooler Pro, or another accessory.

While the company hasn’t revealed any pricing details for the devices yet, we expect the Black Shark 3 to be priced around $550 for the base 8GB/128GB variant and the 3 Pro around $700 for the base 8GB + 256GB variant. Along with the two devices, the company might also release the new Gamepad 3.0 controller for the device which features a joystick, 4 mappable buttons, and a function button. We will update this post with the official pricing as soon as the devices go on sale.

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Source: Black Shark EU

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Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 9 series globally alongside the Mi Note 10 Lite

Following the launch of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max in India early last month, Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro globally as the Redmi Note 9S. Adding on to the Redmi Note 9 series, Xiaomi has now launched the vanilla Redmi Note 9 globally at an online-only launch event. The new Redmi Note 9 features a similar design as the Note 9 Pro and Pro Max, but it packs in a smaller 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS display with a single hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera. The device is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G85 SoC, coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Redmi Note 9 specifications

Specification	Redmi Note 9
Display	6.53″ FHD+ (2340 x 1080) IPS LCD; Corning Gorilla Glass 5
SoC	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM and Storage	3GB + 64GB 4GB + 128GB Dedicated microSD card slot for up to 128GB cards
Battery & Charging	5,020 mAh battery 18W fast charging Fast charger included in box
Rear Camera	Primary: 48MP, f/1.79 Secondary: 8MP 118° Wide-Angle Camera, f/2.2 Tertiary: 2MP Macro with autofocus Quaternary: 2MP Depth Sensor, f/2.4
Front Camera	13MP
Other Features	3.5mm headphone jack IR Blaster NFC (select regions) USB Type-C Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
Android Version	MIUI 11 based on Android 10

Much like the ‘Pro’ variants, the Redmi Note 9 packs in a quad-camera setup on the back, with a 48MP Samsung GM1 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP sensor for depth perception. Over on the front, the device has a single 13MP selfie shooter in a hole-punch cutout on the top left corner of the display.

Powering the device is a substantial 5,020mAh battery which supports fast wired charging at 18W via the USB Type-C port. The device also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, an IR blaster, NFC, dual SIM support, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a microSD card slot for expansion (up to 128GB).

As part of the Redmi Note 9 series, Xiaomi has also launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro at the event, which is a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max that was launched in India earlier this year, albeit with a 16MP selfie camera.

The global variant of the Redmi Note 9 Pro features a 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD display with a hole-punch cutout in the center. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720G chipset, coupled with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage, with a dedicated microSD card slot for expansion (up to 128GB).

Redmi Note 9 Pro specifications

Specification	Redmi Note 9 Pro (global)
Display	6.67″ FHD+ (2400 x 1080) LCD; Center-weighted Punch-hole “DotDisplay” Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
RAM and Storage	6GB + 64GB 6GB + 128GB Dedicated microSD card slot for up to 128GB cards
Battery & Charging	5,020 mAh battery 33W fast charging Fast charger included in box
Rear Camera	Primary: 64MP sensor, f/1.89 Secondary: 8MP 119° Wide-Angle Camera, f/2.2 Tertiary: 5MP, Macro with autofocus, f/2.4 Quaternary: 2MP, f/2.4, Depth Sensor
Front Camera	16MP
Other Features	3.5mm headphone jack IR Blaster NFC Side fingerprint scanner Z-axis linear motor
Android Version	MIUI 11 based on Android 10

The Redmi Note 9 Pro also features a quad-camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle camera with a 119° FoV, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP sensor for depth perception. Over on the front, the device features a single 16MP selfie camera housed within the hole punch cutout. Keeping the device powered on is a 5,020mAh battery with support for 33W fast wired charging.

One interesting to note about the green color variant of the Redmi Note 9 Pro is that it offers a dual-tone finish and the camera island doesn’t extend to include the flash. While we aren’t sure why Xiaomi took that route with just one color variant, it does make the device look a bit more appealing than with the other two options.

Redmi Note 9 series pricing and availability

The Redmi Note 9 will be available in three colors variants — Forest Green, Polar White, and Midnight Gray — and it has been priced at $199 for the 3GB/6GB variant and $249 for the 4GB/128GB variant. The Redmi Note 9 Pro, on the other hand, will be available in three different colors — Interstellar Gray, Tropical Green, and Glacier White — at a starting price of $269 for the 6GB/64GB variant, going up to $299 for the 6GB/128GB variant. Both the devices will be available for purchase starting mid-May globally. It’s worth noting that the pricing may differ based on specific regions and Xiaomi will be revealing the prices for each region at a later date.

Along with the Redmi Note 9 series, Xiaomi has also launched the Mi Note 10 Lite at the launch event. The device, which was recently spotted in an FCC certification listing, packs in a 6.47-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED panel with a waterdrop-style notch. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 730G SoC, coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

 

Mi Note 10 Lite specifications

Specification	Mi Note 10 Lite
Display	6.47″ FHD+ curved AMOLED HDR 10 certified Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
RAM and Storage	6GB + 64GB 6GB + 128GB Dedicated microSD card slot for up to 128GB cards
Battery & Charging	5,260 mAh battery 30W fast charging Fast charger included in box
Rear Camera	Primary: 64MP Sony IMX 686sensor, Secondary: 8MP 120° Wide-Angle Camera Tertiary: 5MP Depth sensor Quaternary: 2MP Macro camera
Front Camera	16MP
Other Features	3.5mm headphone jack IR Blaster NFC In-display fingerprint scanner
Android Version	MIUI 11 based on Android 10

In the camera department, the Mi Note 10 Lite is a major step up from the Redmi Note 9 and it packs in a quad-camera setup consisting of a 64MP Sony IMX 686 primary shooter, an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 5MP sensor for depth perception.

Over on the front, the device features a single 16MP selfie shooter. The Mi Note 10 Lite packs in a massive 5,260mAh battery with support for 30W wired fast charging. The device also features an in-display fingerprint scanner, as opposed to the capacitive scanners on the Redmi Note 9 series.

Mi Note 10 Lite pricing and availability

The Mi Note 10 Lite will be offered in 3 color variants — Nebula Purple, Glacier White and Midnight Black — and it will be available for a starting price of €349 for the 6GB/64GB variant. The 6GB/128GBGB variant, on the other hand, has been priced at €399. The device will also be made available for purchase globally starting mid-May. As with the Redmi Note 9 series, the pricing may differ based on the region and Xiaomi will be releasing local pricing at a later date.

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Download: Realme devices get updates with April 2020 security patches

Update 3 (04/30/2020 @ 6:05 AM ET): Realme 5/5s, Realme X and Realme 3 Pro are now receiving April 2020 security patches.

Update 2 (04/27/2020 @ 11:30 AM ET): Realme X2 Pro has also received April 2020 security patches.

Update 1 (04/24/2020 @ 8:44 AM ET): Realme 5i is now getting April 2020 security patches. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on April 23, 2020, is preserved below.

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Most OEMs have their own customized version of Android, which is itself a compelling reason to maintain separate security bulletins besides Google’s monthly Android security patch updates. However, big-name companies like Samsung usually opt for a mix of monthly, quarterly, and sometimes undefined update cycle, probably because of their vast product portfolio. Interestingly, the newcomer Realme has been able to keep up a decent amount of focus on Android updates despite the fact that their phones run a quite heavy OEM skin (first ColorOS, now Realme UI). The company is now rolling out April 2020 security patches along with some improvements and bug fixes to a number of devices. We’ll be updating this article as more devices are added to the list.

Devices that have received April 2020 security patch updates:

1. Realme 3 and Realme 3i
2. Realme C3
3. Realme X2
4. Realme 6 Pro
5. Realme 5i
6. Realme X2 Pro
7. Realme 5 and Realme 5s
8. Realme X
9. Realme 3 Pro

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Realme 3 and 3i

The Realme 3 and 3i are essentially the same phone, thus they even share a common firmware. The only difference between the two is in terms of processing power. While the Realme 3 is equipped with the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, the Realme 3i is powered by a slightly less-powerful MediaTek Helio P60 SoC. The phones are getting fixes to some bugs along with the April 2020 Google security patches as part of the software version RMX1821EX_11.A.28.

Download RMX1821EX_11.A.28 software update for the Realme 3 and Realme 3i

The full changelog for the update goes as follows:

Changelog for the Realme 3/3i

• Security
  • Android security patch: April, 2020
• System
  • Fixed some known bugs, and improved system stability

Realme 3 XDA Forums || Realme 3i XDA Forums

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Realme C3

Realme has recently published the kernel source code for the Realme C3 alongside some other phones. This budget gaming phone (review) is now receiving a ton of camera-related improvements as well as a bump in the Android security patch level via software version RMX2020_11.A.21.

Download RMX2020_11.A.21 software update for the Realme C3

The changelog includes the following:

Changelog for the Realme C3

• Security
  • Android security patch: April, 2020
• Camera
  • Optimized the low ISO noise performance of the front camera and improved the ISO clarity
  • Optimized the front camera issue of indoor AWB redness
  • Improved selfie experience and closer to nature
  • Optimized the contrast of selfies and reduced eye shadows
  • Optimized blurring of photos caused by front camera shaking
  • Optimized the image quality of the rear camera at low ISO clarity
  • Optimized the AWB of the rear camera to improve the greenish problem in some outdoor scenes
• Known issue fixed
  • Optimized the fluency of entering and exiting Whatsapp
  • Solved the issue of sliding stuck on Facebook
  • Solved the stuck issue in some scenes during the PUBG
  • Optimized the screen touch experience and solved the touch delay issue in some scenes

Realme C3 XDA Forums

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Realme X2

The mid-ranger Realme X2 received the taste of Realme UI flavored Android 10 a while ago, and the current update with build number RMX1992(A)EX_11.C.06 brings in several bug fixes together with April 2020 patches. The official download links are not yet available, but you can find the complete changelog below.

Changelog for the Realme X2

• Security
  • Android security patch: April, 2020
• Known issue fixed
  • Fixed the issue of enable error of apk file which transferred by Bluetooth
  • Fixed the issue that fail to call out Game Assistant occasionally during game
  • Fixed the issue of without restore option in Backup and Restore Assistant
  • Fixed the issue of occasional audio silent in PUBG headset mode
  • Optimized Face-unlock auto brightness compensation under dim surroundings
  • Fixed the issue where front camera shooting appears white line occasionally
  • Fixed the issue which deleted pictures automatically restore in album
  • Fixed the issue which some app icons appear white border occasionally
  • Fixed the issue of sometimes facial data could not be deleted

Realme X2 XDA Forums

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Realme 6 Pro

Lastly, we have the Realme 6 Pro, which has received ultra-dark mode of the rear camera as part of the new build (RMX2061_11_A.15). The full firmware package can be downloaded from the link below.

Download RMX2061_11_A.15 software update for the Realme 6 Pro

The changelog includes the following:

Changelog for the Realme 6 Pro

• Security
  • Android security patch: April, 2020
• System
  • Fixed the status bar updates slowly after unlocking
  • Fixed the Bluetooth headset delay in playing PUBG and other games
• Camera
  • Added the ultra-dark mode of the rear camera
  • Optimized the clarity of 64M and wide-angle camera
  • Solved the issue that without ultra-wide mode prompt when the time-lapse mode is switched to the ultra-wide angle mode
  • Solved the issue that the camera cannot adjust the beauty mode when the system language is Arabic
  • Fixed front camera overexposure under the backlight environment

Realme 6 Pro XDA Forums || Buy Realme 6 Pro from Flipkart

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Update 1: Realme 5i

Tagged as RMX2030EX_11_A.19, the latest update for Realme 5i brings in April 2020 security patches along with some camera improvements.

Download RMX2030EX_11_A.19 software update for the Realme 5i

The changelog is as follows:

Changelog for the Realme 5i

• Security
  • Android security patch: April, 2020
• Camera
  • Optimized color performance of front camera while using third-party applications
  • Optimized clarity of front camera while night environment

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Update 2: Realme X2 Pro

After the regular Realme X2, the ‘Pro’ variant is also getting its first post-Realme UI update in the form of software version RMX1931EX_11.C.25. However, the company quickly pulled back the C.25 build and replaced it with C.26 without any apparent reason.

Download RMX1931EX_11.C.26 software update for the Realme X2 Pro

The changelog includes the following:

Changelog for the Realme X2 Pro

• Security
  • Android security patch: April, 2020
• System
  • Updated charging animation
• Camera
  • Fixed occational black face when HDR shooting
• Known issue fixed
  • Optimized the Bluetooth headset delay while playing PUBG
  • Fixed occasional Splashing Screen when Rebooting Phone
  • Fixed occasional app crash issue
  • Fixed occasionally unable to evoke the voice assistant
  • Fixed the microphone icon displays on the status bar after the third-party apps exit

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Update 3: Realme 5/5s, X and 3 Pro

Realme 5 and 5s

The Realme 5 and the Realme 5s share a common firmware, similar to the Realme 3/3i duo. The April 2020 patches are now available for the 5/5s via software version RMX1911EX_11.A.28.

Download RMX1911EX_11.A.28 software update for the Realme 5 and Realme 5s

The combined changelog is as follows:

Changelog for the Realme 5/5s

• Security
  • Android security patch: April, 2020
• System
  • Fixed some known bugs, and improved system stability

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Realme X

Realme X’s second post-Realme UI update bumps the software version to RMX1901EX_11.C.03 and introduces a “DocVault ID” feature alongside the April 2020 patches.

Download RMX1901EX_11.C.03 software update for the Realme X

The changelog includes the following:

Changelog for the Realme X

• Security
  • Android security patch: April, 2020
• Battery
  • Decimal point display added to charging animation
• Application
  • Added DocVault ID feature
• Known issue fixed
  • Optimized audio quality for third-party apps
  • Added arrow to the right of the list of recent location information requests in dark mode
  • Fixed the issue that the prompt tone appears every time when the client plays music
  • Fixed the issue that the alarm is automatically turned off after being cleared by the background task

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Realme 3 Pro

The Realme 3 Pro also gains the support of the India-exclusive DocVault ID feature in the latest build (RMX1851EX_11.C.05).

Download RMX1851EX_11.C.05 software update for the Realme 3 Pro

Find the changelog below:

Changelog for the Realme 3 Pro

• Security
  • Android security patch: April, 2020
• Application
  • Added DocVault ID feature(India)
• Known issue fixed
  • Optimized audio quality for third-party apps
  • Added arrow to the right of the list of recent location information requests in dark mode
  • Fixed the issue that the prompt tone appears every time when the client plays music
  • Fixed the issue that the alarm is automatically turned off after being cleared by the background task

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We’ll be updating this article with more Realme devices as they receive their updates.

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Gmail for iOS and Android is showing summary cards for purchases and flights

The Gmail app on iOS and Android is getting smarter. According to a recent report from 9to5Google, the app is starting to show summary cards for purchases and travel bookings at the top of emails, a feature that has been available on the web version for quite a while. Now, when you receive an email with purchase details or travel bookings on Gmail, the app will show a card-based UI underneath the subject line.

The UI on the Gmail app for Android highlights important details mentioned in the body of the email including, but not limited to, take-off and landing times, flight duration, passenger name, seat, and confirmation number in case of a flight booking. On the other hand, emails related to purchases will show a similar card with details like “Ordered from,” “Total cost,” and “Items.” However, the purchase summary feature currently only works with transactions made on the Play Store or Google Play transactions, and not for purchases made on Amazon.

 

At the bottom of the card UI on some cards, Gmail also shows some shortcuts to help users see more details or track a package. The Gmail app on iOS has a slightly different UI, with a cover image and a different card style for the summary. As with the Android app, the full text of the email can be found below the new card UI. The new summary cards make it quite easy to check key details about bookings and transactions at a single glance, without the need to browse through the body of the email.

Development related to the new card-based UI was first spotted back in February this year and it’s finally rolling out to Gmail users on both iOS and Android this week. If you don’t see the Gmail summary cards on your device yet, you can try and update to the latest version of the Gmail app by following the Play Store link below.

Gmail (Free, Google Play) →

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Realme UI based on Android 10 rolls out for the Realme 3 and 3i

In its early days, Realme shipped a slightly modified version of ColorOS on its smartphones. Many people had strong opinions about this choice as they felt they deserved something better from a company that claimed to be an entity independent from Oppo. To address this, the company introduced a new skin called Realme UI. At its core, the Realme UI is still based on ColorOS, but it features a revamped user interface inspired by stock Android. However, it’s nowhere near the close-to-stock experience as claimed by the company, but it’s something at least. The company had promised to bring the new Reame UI to several existing Realme phones and even shared a general timeline about the update rollout. Devices like the Realme 3 Pro, Realme XT, Realme X, and Realme 5 Pro received their updates a while back. Now the company has begun rolling out Realme UI based on Android 10 to Realme 3 and Realme 3i.

Realme 3 XDA Forums || Realme 3i XDA Forums

The Realme 3 and 3i update carries version RMX1821EX_11.C.09 and is about 213MB in size. The update is based on Android 10 and brings along a refreshed UI and tons of new features including a revamped notification panel, stock Android-inspired system launcher, Smart Sidebar, new Digital Wellbeing tools with Focus mode, improved camera performance and much more.

The full changelog for the Realme UI 1.0 update for the Realme 3 and Realme 3i is as below:

• Visuals
  • Updated UI to realme UI.
  • Brand new Real Design makes visuals more attractive and operation more efficient.
• Smart Sidebar
  • Optimized user interface and improved one-handed operation.
  • Optimized Smart Sidebar: Replaced File Console with File Manager; removed OSIE Visual Effect and No Notification Alerts.
  • Drag an app out of Smart Sidebar to open it in Split-screen Mode.
  • Added two new features: “Assistive Ball Opacity” and “Hide Assistive Ball on Fullscreen App”.
  • Optimized the Floating Window feature for more apps.
  • Added Bubbles: A bubble is displayed when you open an app in a floating window from the Smart Sidebar. Tap the bubble to collapse or open the app.
• Screenshot
  • Optimized 3-Finger Screenshot Gesture: Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen, and swipe to take a screenshot of the selected part of the screen (partial screen capture). Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen, and swipe your fingers outwards to capture a long screenshot.
  • Added screenshot settings: You can adjust the position of the screenshot preview floating window and set the screenshot sound.
  • Optimized screenshot preview floating window: After taking a screenshot, drag it up and release to share it, or drag it down and release to take a long screenshot.
• Navigation Gestures 3.0
  • Optimized gestures: All gestures are supported in landscape mode.
• System
  • Added Focus Mode: Minimizes outside distractions when you are learning or working.
  • Added whole new charging animation.
  • Optimized the Quick Settings user interface for easier one-handed operation.
  • Added pause feature for screen recording.
  • Added a floating window and settings for screen recording.
  • New sounds added for file deletion, calculator key touches, and compass pointer.
  • Optimized system built-in ringtones.
  • Added TalkBack floating prompts for Accessibility.
  • New management feature for recent tasks: You can view memory of recent tasks and locked apps.
• Games
  • Optimized visual interaction for Game Space.
  • Optimized loading animation for Game Space.
• Homescreen
  • Added artistic wallpapers.
  • Added option to open Global Search or the notification panel when swiping down on homescreen.
  • Added option to customize the size, shape, and style of app icons on homescreen.
  • Optimized the graphic design of password unlock to facilitate one-handed operation.
  • Support for animated wallpapers on the lockscreen.
  • Added a Simple Mode for homescreen, featuring larger fonts, icons and a clearer layout.
• Security
  • Random MAC address Generator: When your phone is connected to Wi-Fi network system generates a random MAC address to avoid targeted ads and protect your privacy.
• Tools
  • In Quick Settings or Smart Sidebar, you can open Calculator in a floating window.
  • Added the trim feature in Recordings.
  • Added the Weather (dynamic) ringtone, which automatically adapts to the current weather.
  • Added weather-adaptive animations in Weather.
• Camera
  • Optimized the Camera UI for better user experience.
  • Optimized the Timer UI and sound.
• Photos
  • Optimized the Album UI for a clearer structure and photo thumbnails.
  • Added Album Recommendations that recognize more than 80 different scenes.
• Communications
  • realme Share now supports sharing files with OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi devices.
  • Optimized the Contacts UI for a more efficient experience.
• Settings
  • Search Settings now supports fuzzy match and contains a search history.

The update has already started rolling out to the Realme 3 / 3i devices in a phased manner and should be available for download to all users over the coming days.

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Source: Realme (1), (2)

Thanks to Telegram user @girishgolait for the update screenshot!

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HTC’s upcoming Desire 20 Pro leaks with a hole-punch display and quad rear cameras

Oh, HTC. The company that was once at the forefront of Android innovation, as well as the company that kickstarted Android phones in general (by launching the very first commercial Android phone 12 years ago), is now, for the most part, forgotten. After enduring a tough time, the company has exited the smartphone marketplace for the most part: we haven’t seen an HTC flagship since the HTC U12+, and right now, the company has focused on launching the occasional mid-range phone (often licensing their name to another company) or launching devices for a very niche market (remember that cryptocurrency phone?). Surprisingly, HTC now has another release in the pipeline: the upcoming HTC Desire 20 Pro.

Our first close look of the device comes from Evan Blass’ Patreon page, where he shared a rough render of the device. Meanwhile, XDA Recognized Contributor LlabTooFeR also shared the purported name of this phone as well as a rough depiction of it, which matches what Blass shared.

I thought HTC is dead… But HTC Desire 20 Pro is in the pipeline… Design is kind of a mix One Plus 8 on the front and Mi10 on the back… Yea, 3.5mm audio jack is there, lol

— LlabTooFeR (@LlabTooFeR) April 25, 2020

The HTC Desire lineup has always been about midrange phones and lower-end ones, and judging by the looks of it, the HTC Desire 20 Pro will be no different. It does integrate some newer smartphone design features: the phone will sport a hole-punch display, with the front-facing camera cornered to the left side of the display. The back also features a corner-aligned camera setup with what looks like a quad rear camera setup. We do have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, though, which has also lately become a characterizing feature in lower-end devices: most higher-end ones now go with in-display ones.

We have no clue on what this device will pack spec-wise, but since it’s a Desire smartphone and the phone looks fairly mid-range, we’re not really expecting anything amazing or mind-blowing here. There is an alleged GeekBench listing for the device, and it shows not-so-impressive performance, but it does indicate that it runs on an octa-core Snapdragon processor clocked at 1.8 GHz. It is possible that HTC might surprise us, though, but it’s highly unlikely. We also don’t know when HTC is planning to release this device or if it’s going to release it at all.

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Huami is making an N95 mask that doesn’t interfere with face unlock on smartphones

In many countries around the world, there’s a culture of mask-wearing when you’re sick to prevent spreading the illness to others. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are now many, many more people wearing face masks, especially in Western countries. Earlier this month, the U.S. CDC started to recommend that all individuals wear cloth face coverings when in public spaces. However, cloth face masks and surgical masks are not designed to filter very small particles in the air that could contain SARS-CoV-2. N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) are the standard for filtering infectious aerosols, but they’re in high demand around the world to protect healthcare workers. Regardless of whatever mask you choose to wear to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, there’s one thing they all have in common: interfering with face unlock on smartphones. Huami, the wearable device maker behind the Amazfit wearables, is working on a face mask that solves this problem.

Two weeks ago, we were approached by Huami regarding a new initiative they were working on called “Project uSmile:-)” The aim of the project is to ease the social effects of social distancing. Huami notes that traditional face masks block people from seeing the facial expressions and emotions of other people, impeding normal social interactions. To that end, the company announced that they were developing a product under “Project uSmile:-)” that will eventually go on sale, but they did not have a timeframe for when the product will be available. Today, Huami shared concept renders of this wearable device, which is a self-disinfecting respiratory face mask with a replaceable N95 filter.

The name of the Project is “Aeri” and the goal is to allow users to reveal their facial expressions and emotions while breathing safe air. As an added benefit, the Aeri mask is designed to not impede facial recognition on smartphones like the Apple iPhone and Google Pixel 4. Huami has created two concept designs, X and Y, that feature a clear anti-fog cover, a translucent frame, a replaceable filter pad, a ventilation fan, and a built-in UV light, among other components.

Concept X Renders. Source: Huami

The general idea of Project Aeri is pretty simple, but Huami’s concept has some pretty cool stuff going on. The face cover is clear, allowing for most of your face to be visible. Airflow is delivered through the replaceable filters on the sides of the mask. Maintaining airflow is especially important for keeping the mask clear from fog, which would block your facial features. The idea is that your face can remain visible for communicating your expressions to other people and to allow for biometric authentication to continue working.

Disinfecting UV lights activated when connected to a power supply. Left: Concept X. Right: Concept Y. Source: Huami.

The mask is made of soft and flexible materials so you can get a tight fit around your face. Many masks are made to be machine washable or disposable, but obviously a mask of this nature wouldn’t work like that. The Aeri masks use a built-in ultraviolet light emitter to self-disinfect. The UV lights are activated when the mask is not in use and connected to a power supply (over a USB-C port).

Concept Y Renders. Source: Huami

The Aeri masks are made to be adaptable as well. Users can swap in different filter attachments, such as a ventilation fan that can cool down the mask in hot and humid environments and an AQI sensor that can give real-time information on air quality, humidity, respiratory rate, and filter expiration. A removable eye protection visor can also be clipped onto the mask. The straps and filters can also be customized with various colors.

Now, Concept X and Concept Y, are, well, just concepts at this time. While Project Aeri sounds pretty cool, we can’t say for sure if these masks are actually as safe as regular N95 FFRs. For an N95 mask to be effective in healthcare settings, it needs to be fit properly and pass a respirator fit test. Project Aeri looks promising for the average user, though, and we’ll probably see more development in this space in the coming months and years.

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