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Get $20 Off on Zeaplus Buds with Active Noise Cancellation

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Greeva Agnihotri
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Zeaplus Buds is a Truly Wireless Earbuds that brings Active Noise Cancellation(ANC) at just $49. Currently, this pair is up for a Black Friday sale with an amazing $20 off, and being sold for just $29.99. As it is this pair is one of the cheapest of its category an added discount just serves as a bonus.Zeaplus Buds 02

Apart from the pocket-friendly price tag and ANC, the Zeaplus Buds have a lasting battery life of up to 4 hours of playback and 3 hours of talk time without and 20 hours of listening time with the case. It also supports wireless charging for added support. Additionally, it is also enhanced with features like the stereo sound that are generally found in high-end earbuds.Zeaplus Buds 03

To keep the user aware of their surroundings while listening to music, Zeaplus Buds boasts a transparent mode that lets them hear sounds like horns or traffic. It has a Bluetooth 5.0 connection to offer a strong and stable connection. Users can easily control the media functions like play/pause music and answer calls through the earbuds for hands-free usage.Zeaplus Buds

The versatile form of these earbuds makes them an ideal addition to one’s accessories. This pair lets the users enjoy an immersive music listening experience without shelling out much. All interested readers can buy Zeaplus Buds at a discounted price of just $29.99 ($20 off) from their official website.

 

Redmi Note 9 series phones teased to launch in few days in China

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Jeet
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Redmi, the company backed by Xiaomi, launched its Redmi Note 9 series this year, which already has about five devices in the lineup. Now, ahead of the launch of its successor, the company is gearing up to launch a couple of more devices in the series.

Now, Lu Weibing, General Manager of the Redmi brand and President of Xiaomi Group China, has teased in a new Weibo post that the upcoming Redmi Note 9 series smartphones will be launched in the coming days.

Redmi Note 9
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 9

He has teased new surprising products for the Double 11 sale in China, which is likely referring to the Redmi Note 9 Standard or Base Edition and the Redmi Note 9 High Edition, both of which were recently leaked.

Based on the recent leak, the Standard Edition features an LCD panel of 6.53 inches with a punch-hole placed at the top-left corner. The 20:9 screen offers a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset under the hood.

EDITOR’S PICK: Vivo’s new OriginOS confirmed to launch on November 18

For photography, the phone is said to have a 13-megapixel front camera and 48-megapixel triple rear cameras. The leaks also mentions that it is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 9 High Edition comes with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC and packs a 4,820mAh battery along with support for 33W fast charging technology.

There’s a quad-camera setup on the back and could be the world’s first smartphone to feature Samsung’s HM2 108MP sensor. On the front side, the phone will have a 16MP snapper. Looking at the specifications, the phone seems like a rebranded version of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite smartphone that was launched in September this year.

UP NEXT: After Mi 10 Pro, now the Redmi K30 Pro flagship smartphone is getting discontinued in China

 

Vivo’s new OriginOS confirmed to launch on November 18

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Jeet
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Recently, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo confirmed that the company is working on a new mobile operating system named OriginOS, which will be replacing the existing FunTouch OS custom user interface.

Today, the company has confirmed that the OriginOS will be launched on 18th November. For this, Vivo is holding a special event in Shenzhen, China. The new system is said to have an Anthropomorphic design and aims to offer a new experience to the users.

Vivo OriginOS Launch Date

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In the previous teasers for the upcoming operating system, it was revealed that the company that the project is being developed under Origin Studio carries the tagline “Brave New World”, which also confirmed a complete rehaul of the user interface.

Earlier reports have revealed that the company will be offering two different types of interface for the users — OriginOS and Stock Android. Interestingly, the users will be able to choose and switch between the two options.

Along with the launch of this new Android-based mobile OS, Vivo is expected to announce several other products at this 2020 Developer Conference, including new apps, games, business partnerships, and more.

The company had previously stated that the upcoming custom user interface will be available for Vivo’s existing smartphones as well. To know for sure which devices will be compatible with the OriginOS, we will have to wait for the official launch.

UP NEXT: Leak reveals Galaxy S21 Ultra camera details; features a new 108MP camera sensor and ToF sensor is removed

 

Redmi K30 Pro flagship smartphone is getting discontinued, confirms Lu Weibing

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Jeet
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Redmi K30 Pro smartphone, the flagship smartphone from Xiaomi-backed Redmi, was launched earlier this year. Now, ahead of the launch of its successor, the phone is being discontinued by the company.

Lu Weibing, General Manager of the Redmi brand and President of Xiaomi China has confirmed that the Redmi K30 Pro is getting discontinued.

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro

The development comes just days after we reported that the company is discontinuing its Mi 10 Pro flagship smartphone and the Mi 10 Ultra, which was launched a few months back, is also getting out of stock.

The Redmi K30 Pro features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display that offers a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security. Internally, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset.

EDITOR’S PICK: China Smartphone Market shipped 49.7 million 5G handsets in Q3 2020; Xiaomi was the only brand to grow

It packs up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB internal storage, without a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity. As for the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the phone’s back.

There’s a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary camera, a 5-megapixel telephoto macro lens, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, the phone features a 20-megapixel pop-up snapper.

The smartphone runs the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box along with the company’s MIUI custom user interface. It is powered by a 4,700mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging technology.

UP NEXT: HMD Global almost remade the Nokia N95; partners with YouTuber to show off the prototype

 

Moto G Stylus 2021 specifications leaked; Launch may not be far away

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Apart from Samsung and LG, Motorola is the only other mainstream smartphone brand that launches stylus totting smartphones. In February this year, the Lenovo-owned brand announced the Moto G Stylus, a Snapdragon 665 powered mid-range phone that tagged a stylus. Today, reputed tipster Evan Blass shared the key specifications of the Moto G Stylus 2021 smartphone.

Moto G Stylus 2021 specifications (Rumored)

Blass revealed that the Moto G Stylus 2021 has a massive display of 6.81 inches that delivers a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution. In comparison, the Moto G Stylus had arrived with a 6.4-inch screen. Instead of the SD665 chip, the new phone is expected to feature the Snapdragon 675  chipset. It will arrive with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage.

The Moto G Stylus 2021will be backed by a 4,300mAh battery. There is no word on the support for fast charging on the device. Even though it is a 2021 product, it will come equipped with Android 10 OS.

Moto G Stylus
Moto G Stylus

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For selfies, the Moto G Stylus 2021 will house a 16-megapixel camera in the display punch-hole placed at the top-left corner of the screen. The backside of the device has a quad-camera system that comprises of a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a -megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Moto G Stylus sported a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. The leak reveals that its successor version will have the fingerprint sensor placed on the right spine. The handset will support NFC connectivity. The leaks also mention that the model number of the device is XT2115 and it is codenamed as Minsk. There is no word on the pricing of the Moto G Stylus 2021.

UP NEXT: Motorola’s Moto G 5G goes official with Snapdragon 750G SoC, 48MP camera & more

 

 

HMD Global almost remade the Nokia N95; partners with YouTuber to show off prototype

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Habeeb Onawole
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HMD Global has made it a habit to remake certain classic Nokia phones, relaunching them with modern specs and a refined design. Since it began doing this a few years ago, it has remade a handful of classic phones, none of which is a smartphone. It turns out that there were plans to remake the Nokia N95, and now we get a first look at a prototype as well as design blueprints.

Nokia N95 remake prototype
A prototype of a modern Nokia N95

The Nokia N95 was a popular smartphone back in its days. The phone which had a slider design could be slid upwards to reveal its alphanumeric keypad or downwards to reveal a hidden set of playback controls at the top.

Popular YouTuber, Mr. Mobile, decided to revisit the icon in a special series, and when HMD Global heard about it, they decided to send him a prototype of a modern Nokia N95 that never became a final product.

The video shows that the remade Nokia N95 would have looked like the Nokia 3.4 with its cookie-shaped camera house with three cameras and a fingerprint scanner on the back. That sure doesn’t look like an interesting design until you realize that the phone can be slid sideways to the left to reveal a long speaker grille along with a wide-angle camera, an ultrawide angle camera, and an LED flash. But that’s not all.

The ring around the rear camera can also be pulled out to serve as a kickstand. The design allowed for the phone to be propped down to watch movies or make video calls or even serve as a sort of smart desk clock. Cool, right?

Chief Product Officer of HMD Global, Juho Sarvikas, also took to Twitter to reveal other designs they considered. One sketch shows the phone with a vertical sliding design that revealed a speaker at the bottom when slid upwards while another showed the device could be slid to the left to reveal the front-facing camera and a loudspeaker. Other designs that the company executive shared include a dual slider design and an angled slider design.

There is no info that the product has been completely abandoned but we believe this phone should have arrived two years ago when the mobile industry had a “slider phase” with phones such as the Mi MIX 3 and the Honor Magic 2.

What do you think about the prototype Nokia N95? Let us know in the comment box.

UP NEXT: HMD Global to launch modern versions of the Nokia 6300 and Nokia 8000

 

Samsung is the top phone vendor in Europe in Q3 2020, Xiaomi is third – Canalys

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Jed John Ikoba
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Canalys has released a couple of report showing the performance of the key smartphone manufacturers in the European market. Of particular interest is the performance of Huawei. The Chinese phone maker had shifted focus to Europe after the US shut it off the North American market. However, the recent ban which prevented the company from using Google Services seems to have continued to take its toll as the report shows Huawei recorded up to 31% decline in its annual growth even though it still maintains the fourth position in the European market ranking.

Samsung maintains its lead in the market even though it recorded a slender 3% annual growth. The Korean tech giant commands a 34% share of the European smartphone market, according to the report. U.S tech giant Apple is in the second position with an estimated market share of 19% in Q3 2020.

Xiaomi maintains the number 3 spot with an estimated 19% share of the market, the same with Apple. Canalys reports that Xiaomi’s market share represents a staggering 91% annual growth. However, the biggest growth recorded in the report is OPPO’s ascent into the top 5 European smartphone vendors with a 3% share of the market. The performance represents a 396% annual growth for the Chinese phone maker.

In Western Europe, the chart remains essentially the same with that of the entire European market but most of OPPO’s sales seem to have come from Western Europe where it recorded an annual growth of 942%. 

However, Xiaomi emerges as the top smartphone vendor in Spain with a 34% share of the market. Samsung ranks second with 26% market share while Huawei’s 15% market share places it in the third position. OPPO jumps to the fourth position with an 8% market share while Apple drops to the fifth position with a 7% market share. Apple’s market share is expected to rebound post-iPhone 12 release in the fourth quarter.

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Surface Hub operating system ported to the Lumia 950 XL

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Habeeb Onawole
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One activity developers like engaging in is porting a different operating system to a device it wasn’t originally designed for. For example, there are numerous reports of Android devices shown to be running on Windows.

The latest case of an operating system that has been ported to another device is that of the Surface Hub OS that was gotten to run on a Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. The incredible feat was pulled off by Gustave Monce (@gus33000), though he does admit it was a pointless project but an interesting one nonetheless.

Lumia 950 XL running Surface Hub OS

In a blog post where he detailed the steps for those who are curious as to how he pulled it off or who want to also test it on their Lumia 950 XL, he stated that the OS can also be gotten to work on the Lumia 950 but doesn’t work as smoothly as that of its bigger and more powerful sibling.

The Surface Hub is a digital whiteboard designed for workplaces. It has a touch-display, support for stylus input, and comes with programs such as Microsoft Teams and Office 365 that makes it easy for users to collaborate on work.

The Lumia 950 XL was released in 2015 as a smartphone running Windows 10 Mobile. The Snapdragon 810-powered smartphone packs 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It also had a 5.71-inch QHD display, a 20MP PureView rear camera, an iris scanner, and a 3340mAh battery.

UP NEXT: Microsoft’s Windows 10X could be ready by December without Win32 apps support

AGM announces its first 5G phone – AGM X5, expected to launch soon

By
Jed John Ikoba
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The 5G era is fast gaining ground as we have seen not just flagship models but also mid-range and affordable models having a 5G chip onboard. Rugged phone maker AGM is set to launch its first 5G phone. The company has released a few details of the smartphone including live images showing the front and rear aspects.AGM X5

The AGM X5 as it would be called, is expected to sport a 6.5-inch display amidst a rugged build. The phone will be launched exclusively in China this year but AGM has promised to push it to the global market in 2021.

In terms of the design, the device retains the rugged look AGM smartphones are known for. but this looks kind of cool. The phone features a metal frame wrapped with plastic for protection. The back panel is also made from metal manufactured using injection mould process. The phone packs a quad camera setup stacked vertically at the top left corner of the back panel. There is equally a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The display utilises a waterdrop notch which houses the rear camera.

Although the specifications pof the model is yet to be revealed, there are rumours that it could be powered by a Dimensity 1000 or Ivy 510 processors, both of which support SA and NSA networking. There are also speculations of the phone being available in up to 12GB RAM version as well as packing a 100MP sensor.

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Leak reveals Galaxy S21 Ultra camera details: New 108MP sensor, ToF sensor removed

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra comes with four rear cameras. The primary sensor is a 108MP camera and among the other three is a Time of Flight (ToF) camera. For the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Samsung will be taking a different direction.

We already know that the flagship phone, which has been reported to launch on January 14, will have four rear cameras, thanks to an early look at its design. The popular leaker, Ice Universe, has revealed that there’s no ToF camera in the setup.

In a tweet posted a few days ago, he disclosed that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with an ISOCELL HM3 sensor. The 108MP camera will have a pixel size of 0.8µm and the setup will have a laser focus module. However, there will be no ToF sensor.

The ToF sensor on the Galaxy S20 Ultra is a 0.3MP sensor with an f/1.0 aperture. Its job is to help with depth details when taking portrait photos or recording live focus videos. If Samsung is removing it from the S21 Ultra, it is safe to say that it has another way of capturing the depth of field details.

Nevertheless, the phone still has four rear cameras and we know that asides from the 108MP primary camera, there will also be an ultrawide angle camera and a periscope telephoto camera. Our guess is that the fourth sensor is another telephoto camera.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra launches early next year alongside the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus. It will have a centered punch hole and be powered by the Snapdragon 875 processor or Exynos 2100 processor depending on the market.

UP NEXT: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE now available in 256 GB storage option in the US

 

OnePlus reported to skip Wear OS for its watch

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Habeeb Onawole
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The OnePlus Watch has been in the news a lot lately. Thanks to leaks, there is a lot we already know about the watch such as its design and the fact that it will have a CyberPunk 2077 Limited Edition.

One question that has been on our minds is the operating system that will power the OnePlus Watch. While that question still remains unanswered, we now know what operating system will not be powering it.

According to Max Jambor, the German blogger and leaker, the OnePlus Watch doesn’t run Google’s Wear OS designed for wearables. Depending on how you feel about Wear OS, this is either good news or bad news.

Nevertheless, we are not too surprised, as a lot of manufacturers, especially those based in China, are launching their smartwatches with proprietary operating systems that they can have better control over. Manufacturers skipping Wear OS is also expected based on how the operating system is being handled by Google.

It is safe to say that OnePlus will also follow a similar path and launch its smartwatch with its own proprietary operating system. However, we won’t bank on it having support for apps to be installed on to the watch.

There is still no info regarding when the OnePlus Watch will launch by Max Jambor does confirm it will be released, he just doesn’t know when it will be. Our guess is that the watch will be announced alongside the OnePlus 9 series which is expected to arrive in just a few months.

UP NEXT: OnePlus 9 Series Model numbers tipped along with key specifications

 

Developer version of Hongmeng OS for phones to likely be released on December 18

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Habeeb Onawole
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Huawei’s Hongmeng OS for phones is already under development. During this year’s Huawei Developer Conference, it was revealed that select phones will be able to test a beta version of the operating system by the end of the year. New info has now revealed the release date of this beta version.

Hongmeng OS

The source of the info is the Weibo user Changan Digital King and according to him the tentative date for the release of Hongmeng OS developer beta version is December 18. He adds that after the beta version is released, some phone users will be able to upgrade their devices to it by January and February 2021 before a wider rollout a few months later.

Hongmeng OS Mobile Developer Version

Huawei has been hard at work developing its operating system for a variety of products simultaneously. While there are already commercially-available products running the operating system such as TVs, smart cameras, and head units for cars, folks are more eager to try it out on mobile devices.

Huawei is expected to make the new operating systems to phones running EMUI 11 first, starting with its flagship devices such as the Mate 40 series and MatePad Pro tablet.

UP NEXT: EMUI 11 may be the final version before the transition to HongMeng OS

 

Blackview BL6000 Pro will be Unveiled on November 17th at Indiegogo

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Greeva Agnihotri
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Blackview just sent out the invitation for the unveiling event of its flagship Blackview BL6000 Pro, where their primary focus will be to emphasize 2 features- stronger shield and high-speed 5G connection. All the interested readers can block November 17th as its launch date and attend World Premiere on Indiegogo.

Over the years, the popularity of rugged phones has significantly risen globally. Blackview combines top-notch specifications with a sturdy frame to give users a versatile device that can cover all their needs.

High-Speed Connection

5G compatibility is the most talked about feature in smartphones these days. Blackview BL6000 Pro adopts this connection and offers the users a seamless browsing and downloading experience. 5G band is expected to be 10 times faster than the current bands. The users can easily download HD movies within a few minutes and enjoy lag-free gaming and HD video calling. As the world’s first rugged phone that incorporates 5G speed, the users can take this phone on all their adventures and still be connected to their social life.Blackview BL6000 Pro-1-

Robust Construction

Blackview BL6000 Pro comes with an IP68 and IP69K rating and MIL-STD-810G military certification. It can withstand water immersion up to 1.5m for 30 minutes and drops from up to 1.5m height. Resisting regular accidental splashes and drops is a piece of cake of this device. However, what makes it stand out is the IceMode that offers endurance of up to -30℃. This rugged phone can efficiently perform all the basic functions like calling, messaging and more in this extremity. It also features an underwater camera mode that helps the user capture all their experience and memories.Blackview BL6000 Pro-3-

Specifications

BL6000 Pro runs on Android 10 OS and features an advanced 6.36-inch FHD+ punch-hole display with high resolution. It packs a Sony IMX582 triple-rear camera, having PortraitColor, HDR, Night, Underwater, Ultra-Wide, and 4K 30fps modes. With a 5280mAh battery, one can easily use this phone throughout the day on a single charge. It also supports features like cash-free NFC, fingerprint unlocking and an air pressure sensor.Blackview BL6000 Pro-4-

Blackview BL6000 Pro meets the basic needs of most people; more so of an outdoor enthusiast or people working in harsh environments. All the interested users can attend the launch of this phone’s World Premiere on Indiegogo. Its pre-orders will start on the same day. To stay updated about the deals and announcements, visit the Blackview official website.

Grab the Xiaomi Air 2S Pikachu Edition on Giztop for just $75.99

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Greeva Agnihotri
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Expanding its reach into the audio category, Xiaomi has successfully launched Mi Air 2S Earphones- Pikachu Version. It packs functions like wireless stereo, low-latency synchronous pass, voice command control, and dual call noise reduction to offer optimal use. Currently, these earphones are up for sale for just $75.99 at Giztop.Mi Air 2S earphones support ENC ambient noise cancellation technology with a dual microphone array to effectively reduce surrounding noise during calls. Its dual-core chip uses a new dual-ear synchronous transmission technology that passes the signal to the left and right headphones at the same time to reduce the sound delay while having strong anti-interference. Additionally, its low latency mode significantly reduces the sound delay to protect the sound picture synchronization.

Xiaomi True Wireless Bluetooth Air 2S support functions like wake-up voice assistant and local voice commands to make life easy for its users. One can control the sound and change the song without waking up the voice assistant, for added versatility. Furthermore, this piece uses a Bluetooth 5.0 chip to offer a strong and stable connection. This headset can last for up to 24 hours with the case and 5 hours in a single-use. The charging case is compatible with Qi-standard wireless charging.

Having an ideal combination of looks and utility, these Xiaomi Air 2S will be a perfect addition to one’s accessories. All the interested people can now buy these earphones for just $75.99 on Giztop.

Ulefone Armor 10 5G- Launch, Specifications and Giveaway Alert

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Greeva Agnihotri
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Ulefone will soon be launching the much anticipated 5G rugged smartphone- Armor 10 5G. This smartphone is expected to be the world’s first rugged smartphone to offer both durability and 5G connectivity with up to 10 times the speed of 4G carriers. To support the 5G connection and offer seamless use, Ulefone has created a decent configuration for this device.

Ulefone Armor 10 5G runs on Android 10 OS to let the users enjoy the latest layout and functions. It is powered by flagship MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G chipset to support high-speed internet. The users can expect a lag-free gaming and streaming experience along with fast downloads, clear HD video calls, and more. It has 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage to provide convenient and efficient multi-tasking. This attribute also helps the user play demanding games seamlessly. Furthermore, this Ulefone flagship features a 6.67-inch FHD+ punch-hole display with high resolution to offer an immersive visual experience.

As for the camera, Ulefone Armor 10 5G features a rear quad-camera, consisting of a 64MP primary camera, 8MP wide-angle lens, 5MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor to help click decent pictures. The 16MP front camera is perfect for clicking selfies and face-unlocking.

Ulefone Armor 10 5G has a massive 5800mAh battery that can easily last through the day. The fast and 15W wireless charging compatibility further adds to its versatility. This 5G smartphone supports NFC and Google Pay, a quadruple global navigation system, and more. The versatile form of this rugged phone makes it an ideal accessory for almost everyone, including the outdoor adventurers or business elite.

As per the recent render, the global presale of this rugged 5G smartphone will start at the end of November. Its shipping is expected to start soon after, in early December.
To celebrate the global launch of Armor 10 5G, Ulefone has introduced a contest where the participants stand a chance to win 5 Ulefone Watch and one Ulefone Armor 10 5G phone for free. All interested readers can head on to the company’s official website to know more about this deal.

 

Get up to $20 Off on GMK Xpanel- NucBox and KD1 Computer Monitor

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Greeva Agnihotri
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To promote their unique concepts in the mainstream market, GMK is offering discounts on 2 of its prominent products, NucBox and KD1 14-inch Computer Monitor. All interested readers can visit GMK’s official website and Baggood to avail these offers. NucBox will be shipped for free with a $10 discount, while the KD1 Computer Monitor gets $20 off.

GMK NucBox 

NucBox is the world’s smallest high-performance unit to adopt a powerful Intel 4-core processor. GMK has raised more than $290,000 USD via Indiegogo since its introduction.

GMK has primarily focused on trimming the extra millimeters from NucBox to transform it into a pocket-sized PC with 2.4 x 2.4-inch dimensions. It boasts a high-performance Intel Celeron J4125 CPU with 4-core and 4-thread and has a frequency of up to 2.7GHz. Additionally, the 8GB LPDDR4 bandwidth memory and Intel UHD Graphics 600 offers a decent working experience. 

GMK NucBox has up to 4K at 60Hz playback capability and supports H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP-9 video encoding, and decoding.

GMK KD1 14-inch Computer Monitor

KD1 computer monitor has a compact 14-inch form with about 740g weight and 5mm thickness. It has a 4k resolution with 3840 x 2160p and 10 point touchscreen. With a high refresh rate, the user can enjoy tear and stutter-free gaming. Its aluminum construction provides durability, while the folding bracket offers versatility. This unit supports all the essential functions one expects from a tablet-like device. This computer monitor offers various multi- and one-line direct connections.

KD1 computer monitor is perfect for light travelers as it is designed for on-the-go productivity and 4K entertainment.

Packed with conventional features, the GMK NucBox and KD1 Computer Monitor can become an ideal addition to one’s gadget collections.

GMK is offering free shipping and a $10 discount on this unit’s first order. One can simply enter NucBox100OFF to avail the offer. All interested readers can click on the link below to know more about it.

NucBox– Most Powerful Palm-Sized 4K Mini PC–Palm-size & Lightweight | Intel 4-Core CPU | 8GB + Up to 512GB | Flexible I/O Ports | 4K UHD Output

Banggood is offering a flat $20 discount on KD1 Computer Monitor. Click on the link below to know more about it.

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OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Hands-on pictures

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Jed John Ikoba
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OnePlus recently launched a Cyberpunk 2077 Limited edition for the OnePlus 8T. The company has been making limited edition devices for a few years. Some of the notable ones are OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Editon, OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition, and Oneplus 6T/7T Pro McLaren Limited Edition. However, the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition easily stands out as the best custom edition OnePlus has made yet. Here are some hands-on pictures of the sleek device to give us a close look at the design (Images Credit: mydrivers).

Oneplus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 limited edition unboxing:

 

The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition has the same specification as the OnePlus 8T. However, the design has an entirely different outlook from the regular version in terms of design and software.

The model adopts a three-stage design. The top of the back panel resembles a window housing the camera array with the texts – ‘NETRUNNER EDITION’, ‘2077’, and ‘NEURAL CONNECTION STATUS: ACTIVE’. There’s also a barcode from the game.

Then, the mid-segment of the back panel is made of AG glass with the OnePlus logo embossed on it. The OPPO Reno4 Pro Artist Limited Edition uses a similar design. Finally, at the bottom, the panel sports a carbon-like design with Cyberpunk 2077 logo in yellow color.

For software, the device ships with Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 operating system but with a special theme, AOD style, and camera filters designed after the game.

The sleek smartphone equally comes in a special box with the game’s map printed inside. There is also a protective case with radium borders, Warp Charge 65 Power Adapter, USB cable, SIM card ejector, some stickers, and a badge.

The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition is only available in China right now and there is no indication where it would be launched next. However, you can pick up the model from Giztop right away.

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Amazfit Bip U Pro receives Bluetooth certification; should launch soon

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Amazfit Bip U launched last month in India, bringing new features to the Bip line while keeping the price tag affordable. We first reported that there will be a Bip U Pro with additional features and now, we have more proof from the Bluetooth SIG website that the watch is on its way.

Amazfit Bip U All Colors
Amazfit Bip U

The Amazfit Bip U Pro was listed on the Bluetooth SIG database on October 30 and the certificate reveals the watch has the model number A2008 while the standard version has the model number A2017.

The description says that the difference between the two models is that the Bip U Pro (A2008) has a different sensor and also has GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) a.k.a. GPS.

Amazfit Bip U Pro Bluetooth SIG
Amazfit Bip U Pro Bluetooth SIG

As we discovered in our own findings, the Bip U Pro will also have a geomagnetic sensor which means it will have a compass. The fitness tracker will also have a microphone which hints at it having a smart assistant such as Amazon Alexa. Its other specs such as display, battery life, and health features should be the same as the standard version

Huami is yet to announce a launch date for the watch but we expect it to arrive this month.

UP NEXT: Huami’s Zepp to launch a new Z-series smartwatch on November 17

 

Amazon discounts Razr 5G to $999 and Motorola Edge to $399

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Motorola Razr 5G packs some significant upgrades over its predecessor but the foldable phone is still quite expensive when compared to other foldable phones such as the Galaxy Z Flip 5G and even non-foldable phones. However, now may be the best time to pick up the phone as Amazon has slashed the price.

Motorola Razr 5G discount

As seen on the retail giant’s US site, the Motorola Razr 5G (2020) can be purchased for just $999.99. That is $400 off the retail price and a huge discount. The phone is available unlocked, so you can use it with any of the major US carriers. It can be purchased in Blush Gold, Liquid Mercury, and Polished Graphite.

For $999, you get a phone with a 6.2-inch foldable OLED primary display, a 2.7-inch g-OLED Quick View secondary display, a Snapdragon 765G processor with a built-in 5G modem, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, a 48MP primary rear camera, a 20MP selfie camera, and a 2800mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging, and Android 10 with Motorola’s My UX on top.

If a foldable doesn’t appeal to you but you still want a 5G Motorola smartphone, the Motorola Edge is also heavily discounted on Amazon and on Motorola’s own official website.

The phone which launched for $699.99 can now be picked up for just $399.99! That is even cheaper than the newly announced Motorola One 5G that is priced at $444.99 and has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Personally, the Edge is a recommended buy over the Razr 5G as it not only has the same processor but packs more cameras and a much bigger battery with faster charging.

Motorola Edge

The Motorola Edge which comes in Solar Black has a 6.7-inch curved OLED display with an FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a punch hole at the top left corner of the screen that is home to a 25MP camera.

The Snapdragon 765G processor is paired with 6GB of RAM but you also get 256GB of storage which can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot. There are four cameras on the back which include a 64MP primary camera, a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a Time of Flight sensor.

The Motorola Edge also has stereo speakers, an audio jack, an in-display fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and a 4500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. It also runs Android 10 out of the box.

You can grab the Motorola Razr 5G and Motorola Edge on Amazon or pick up the Edge on Motorola’s official website.

UP NEXT: Motorola’s Moto G 5G goes official with Snapdragon 750G SoC, 48MP camera & more

 

DxOMark Speaker: Harman Kardon Citation and Amazon Echo Studio top for advanced and essential categories respectively

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Habeeb Onawole
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A few days ago, DxOMark announced that it has a new benchmark for testing wireless speakers called DxOMark Speaker. The review lab has now released the reviews and rankings for a bunch of speakers, and the results are pretty interesting.

Amazon Echo Studio DxOMark

DxOMark has split the rankings into two price categories for now. There is the Essential Category that has speakers that are priced under €200 and there is the Advanced Category that has speakers priced between €200 and €499. There will also be a third one called Premium Category that will have speakers priced above €499. It is mentioned that the prices are based on the retail price tag at the time of release in Europe. For speakers not launched in the old continent, their prices are converted into Euros.

The overall score is made up of five sub-scores from the following tests:

  • Timbre – how well the speaker reproduces sound
  • Dynamics – how well the speaker reproduces the energy level of a sound
  • Spatial – a speaker’s ability to reproduce stereo sound in all directions
  • Volume – maximum loudness of a speaker and how smoothly volume increases and decreases based on user input
  • Artifacts – how much source audio is distorted when played back

EDITOR’S PICK: The Acer Halo is the coolest Google Assistant smart speaker

Essential Speakers

The Essential Speakers ranking has the Amazon Echo Studio at the top of the list with a score of 124 points and the Xiaomi Mi XiaoAI Speaker HD follows with an overall score of 109. Grabbing the third spot is the newly announced Xiaomi XiaoAI Speaker Battery Edition with a score of 104 points.

DxOMark Speaker Essential

The list also has the 2018 Yandex Station from Russia’s own search giant, Yandex, with an overall score of 98, the Tmall Genie X5 with 92 points, and the Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition with 48 points.

We are pretty disappointed that Google’s new Nest Audio hasn’t been reviewed. We hope it will be reviewed soon along with Apple’s HomePod Mini.

 

Advanced Speakers

For the advanced category, the current leader is the Harman Kardon Citation 200 which pulls an overall score of 147 points. Hot on its heels is the Google Home Max with an overall score of 145 points. The Bose Home Speaker 500 is third on the list with 130 points, the Sonos One nearly ties with it at 129 points while the Huawei Sound X is close behind at 126 points. Apple’s HomePod rounds off the list (for now) with a score of 113 points.

DxOMark Speaker Advanced

If you want to read the review for each speaker, you can do so here.

While not everyone agrees with DxOMark reviews, most especially when it comes to its phone reviews, we are pretty sure that Chinese manufacturers such as Huawei and Xiaomi will begin to brag about the scores of their speakers when they launch new models just as they already do with their smartphones.

UP NEXT: Google Pixel 5 sits at 15th place in DXOMARK Camera with 120 points

 

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