Vivo V2024A Snapdragon 865 flagship has passed 3C certification; Could it be iQOO 3 Pro 5G?

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Jul 29, 2020

Huami’s Amazfit Bip line of smartwatches is quite popular, thanks to their features such as its transflective display, GPS support (select models), impressive battery life, and affordable price tag.

Huami Amazfit BIP Lite — Amazfit BIP Lite

Following the launch of the original Amazfit Bip in 2017, Huami has added other models including the Amazfit Bip S Lite that was launched in India yesterday.

However, the multiple models and similar names may make it confusing for prospective buyers, so we have decided to explain the differences between them, to make it easier to tell them apart.

The Amazfit Bip Line has five models in all which are listed below:

While they all largely have the same design, the differences between them boil down to features. The table below should help you understand better:

Watch/Parameters	Amazfit Bip	Amazfit Bip Lite	Amazfit Bip S	Amazfit Bip S Lite	Amazfit Bip Lite 1S (exclusive to China)
Display Type, size, resolution, and protection	1.28'' 176 x 176 Transflective Color Touch Display. Always on Display, Gorilla Glass 3, and anti-fingerprint coating	1.28'' 176 x 176 Transflective Color Touch Display. Always on Display, Gorilla Glass 3, and anti-fingerprint coating	1.28'' 176 x 176 Transflective Color Touch Display. Always on Display, Gorilla Glass 3, and anti-fingerprint coating	1.28'' 176 x 176 Transflective Color Touch Display. Always on Display, Gorilla Glass 3, and anti-fingerprint coating	1.28'' 176 x 176 Transflective Color Touch Display. Always on Display, Gorilla Glass 3, and anti-fingerprint coating
Watch Faces	Not stated	Not stated	40+ watch faces + 2 editable dials	150+ watch faces (only 40 available at launch) + 2 with custom widgets	Not stated
Sports Modes	4 sports modes - outdoor running, treadmill, walking, and cycling	4 sports modes - outdoor running, treadmill, walking, and cycling	10 sports modes - indoor cycling, outdoor cycling, treadmill, outdoor running, elliptical trainer, indoor swimming, open water swimming, yoga, walking, and freestyle	8 sports modes - outdoor running, outdoor cycling, indoor cycling, treadmill, walking, elliptical trainer, freestyle, and yoga	10 sports modes - indoor cycling, outdoor cycling, treadmill, outdoor running, elliptical trainer, indoor swimming, open water swimming, yoga, walking, and freestyle
Heart Rate and Sleep Monitoring	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
PAI Health Assessment	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
NFC	No	No	No	No	Yes
Waterproof rating	IP68	3 ATM	5 ATM	5 ATM	5 ATM
Built-in GPS	GPS + GLONASS	No	GPS + GLONASS	No	GPS + GLONASS
Sensors	PPG heart-rate sensor 3-axis geomagnetic sensor (compass) Air pressure sensor	PPG heart-rate sensor 3-axis acceleration sensor	BioTracker PPG Bio-Tracking Optical Sensor 3-axis acceleration sensor 3-axis geomagnetic sensor (compass)	BioTracker PPG Bio-Tracking Optical Sensor 3-axis acceleration sensor	BioTracker PPG Bio-Tracking Optical Sensor 3-axis acceleration sensor 3-axis geomagnetic sensor (compass)
Music Playback Control	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Operating System	Not stated	Not stated	Amazfit OS	Amazfit OS	Amazfit OS
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 4.0, Bluetooth Low Energy	Bluetooth 4.1, Bluetooth Low Energy	Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth Low Energy	Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth Low Energy	Bluetooth 4.2, Bluetooth Low Energy
Battery capacity and battery Life	190mAh Basic Usage - 45 days Typical Usage - 30 days GPS continuous working time - 22 hours Standby mode - 120 days	200mAh Typical Usage - 45 days Standby mode - 120 days	200mAh Basic usage - 40 days Typical usage - 15 days Standby mode - 90 days GPS continuous working time - 22 hours	200mAh Basic usage - 30 days Standby mode - 90 days	200mAh Typical usage - 30 days Standby mode - 80 days GPS continuous working time - 22 hours
Weight	31 grams with strap	32 grams with strap	31 grams with strap	30 grams with strap	32 grams with strap
Colors	Onyx Black, Cinnabar Red, White Cloud and Kokoda Green		Red Orange, Carbon Black, White Rock, and Warm Pink	Charcoal Black, Oxford Blue, and Sakura Pink	Orange, Carbon, Rock White, and Warm Pink

With the table, you should be able to choose which of them best suits your needs. We have decided not to include prices, as that varies depending on the market. Also, it is possible to find the older models on sale for less than their launch price.

Which of the smartwatches do you own or do you plan to get? Do let us know in the comment box below.

A OnePlus Nord smartphone is heading to the US later this year

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Jul 28, 2020

Before the launch of the OnePlus Nord, OnePlus revealed that the phone will not be launched in the US. However, they did say they “…look forward to bringing more affordable smartphones to North America in the future”. It has now been revealed that the United States will be getting a OnePlus Nord later this year.

The info was revealed by Carl Pei to Wired magazine. The co-founder had revealed that a Nord-branded phone will be launched in the US later this year. Remember that Nord is not just the name of a phone but a line of affordable OnePlus smartphones.

There are speculations that the upcoming phone may be the already OnePlus Nord with slight modifications for the US or a different phone entirely.

We are already in the third quarter of the year and we expect details of this new phone will begin to surface beginning in August with a launch planned for September or maybe October alongside the OnePlus 8T series.

Let us not also forget that before the launch of the OnePlus Nord, a OnePlus smartphone with a Snapdragon 690 processor was seen on Geekbench. The phone which was referred to as the OnePlus Nord might just be the one heading to the US, and since it is packing a less-powerful processor, it should have an even lower price tag.

Realme C15 vs Redmi 9C vs Samsung Galaxy M01s: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 28, 2020

Realme just launched its best battery phone: the Realme C15. Despite coming with one of the biggest batteries in the last generation of Android devices, it is an entry-level phone carrying a very affordable price. But is it the best entry-level out there or it is just the typical battery phone with mediocre specifications? Here is a comparison with two other great handsets in the entry-level segment which will let you find out. We compared the specifications of the Realme C15 with the recently-announced Redmi 9C and the Samsung Galaxy M01s; you can let us know if you agree with our opinions in the comments.

Realme C15 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C vs Samsung Galaxy M01s

	Realme C15	Xiaomi Redmi 9C	Samsung Galaxy M01s
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm, 209 grams	164.9 x 77 x 9 mm, 196 grams	156.9 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm , 168 grams
DISPLAY	6.5 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD	6.53 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, TFT LCD
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Helio G35, octa-core 2.3 GHz	Mediatek Helio G35, octa-core 2.3 GHz	Mediatek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	2 GB RAM, 32 GB – 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 10, Realme UI	Android 10, MIUI	Android 9 Pie, One UI Core
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 13 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/2.2, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 13 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 5 MP front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	6000 mAh, 18W fast charging	5000 mAh, 10W charging	4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

When you look for an entry-level device, you should not focus on the design that much. These devices all come with a polycarbonate body and they do not offer premium materials. But on the other hand, their designs are all but ugly. They come with narrow bezels around the display and modern looks, as well as decent build quality. I like the Realme C15 due to its higher screen-to-body ratio, and it even offers the Gorilla Glass protection by Corning for the display. But it is all about tastes: which design would you pick?

Display

Given that the Samsung Galaxy M01s sports a PLS display, we doubt it will reach the level of the Realme C15. The Realme C15 and the Redmi 9C come with IPS panel and they offer a slightly better image quality. They have the same resolution and a similar size, you should only notice marginal differences between their quality. They are below-average IPS panels, do not expect a high definition and a great color accuracy, as the specs on the paper suggest.

Specs & Software

The most powerful hardware department belongs to the Realme C15: it sports the Helio G35 chipset by MediaTek which has pretty good CPU and GPU performance, as well as up to 4 GB of RAM. You get the Helio G35 SoC on the Redmi 9C as well, but it is paired with max 3 GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy M01s has a weaker Helio P22 which has no chances to compete with the Helio G35, and it comes with 3 GB of RAM. However, it has a light user interface (called One UI Core and based on Android 9 Pie) which gets its performances better. But with Realme C15 and Redmi 9C, you get Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

Realme C15 has the most complete camera department. It is the only one to pack a quad camera on the rear which includes an ultrawide sensor. The Realme C15 is better than Redmi 9C when it comes to the front camera, thanks to a superior 8 MP sensor. The Samsung Galaxy M01s has the same front camera. If we talk about normal photos, you should get slightly better quality with the Redmi 9C and Samsung Galaxy M01s which have a main sensor with a brighter aperture. Samsung Galaxy M01s lacks both an ultrawide sensor and a macro camera.

Battery

The 6000 mAh battery found on the Realme C15 guarantees a longer battery life simply because it has a higher capacity. It is even the only one to support fast charging (18W). Right after, we got the Redmi 9C with a 5000 mAh battery (but no fast charging). Samsung Galaxy M01s is still a nice battery phone, but it has just 4000 mAh.

Price

Realme C15 is priced less than €120/$140 in its base variant with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, Redmi 9C starts from €90/$105 (2/32 GB), and Samsung Galaxy M01s costs €110/$129. I would personally go for the Realme C15 because of its bigger battery, quad-camera, and good selfie snapper. I would not choose the Samsung Galaxy M01s because it has a smaller battery and an inferior chipset. With its nice main camera, Redmi 9C is a good compromise.

Read More: Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C launched with 6.53-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, Helio G35 / G25 for ~$83

Realme C15 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C vs Samsung Galaxy M01s: PROs and CONS

Realme C15

PROs

Biggest battery
Fast charging
Ultrawide camera
Best hardware
FM radio

CONS

Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy M01s

PROs

Good cameras
FM radio
Light UI

CONS

Android 9 Pie
Smaller battery

Xiaomi Redmi 9C

PROs

Nice rear cameras
NFC
Good price
IR blaster

CONS

Nothing particular

Oukitel C21 launching on August 11 as the ‘best buy smartphone in 2020’

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Jul 28, 2020

OUKITEL has officially revealed a landing page of its upcoming C21 smartphone on its website with a “best buy in 2020” tag line. According to its landing page, the smartphone will globally launch on August 11 and will feature mid-range specifications. It is a highly anticipated device considering the presence of Helio P60 and a 20-megapixel front camera.

The new OUKITEL C21 sports a 6.4-inch FHD+ hole-punch display with a 20-MP selfie camera on the regular left side. There’s also a matrix quad camera on its rear side that consists of a 16MP main camera. It couples with the 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, and an Helio P60 Octa-Core Processor. The chipset is 12nm middle range chipset which is highly efficient and can save enough battery power.

The phone runs Android 10 OS out of the box and packs a 4,000 mAh battery, and is optimized for today’s most demanding applications. These are the features that were listed officially by the OUKITEL. For more information about the phone, we may have to wait until the release date i.e August 11. Apart from these, earlier leaks suggest that the smartphone is going to be official in the black and purple colors.

Apart from the OUKITEL official leak, there’s hardly any information about the device anywhere else.

It is rumored to cost less than $100 under the introductory offer. OUKITEL C21 will hit the market very soon after its initial release on Aug 11. In the meantime, OUKITEL is running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for improving user experience. You can join the Aliexpress giveaway here. To learn more about the device wait for some more time.

Elephone W6 smartwatch goes on sale via the company’s official store

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Jul 28, 2020

Elephone W6 smartwatch is finally made available via the Elephone’s official store. After its launch a few months ago with lavish features, the smartwatch is now available from the official company store. Elephone W6 packs a super stylish design, metal body, UI Interface, Metal Body, and precise blood pressure monitor. There’s a 1.54-inch colour display with a super slim design. There are many benefits and advantages of the Elephone W6 smartphone which makes it a full-proof bundle.

Must See: Elephone W6 Smartwatch available at a discounted price of $29 from Geekbuying

Elephone W6 smartwatch is available for $39.99 in two colours of Black and Grey. Its colourful, stylish and simple UI makes it easy to use with different presets. The smartwatch uses a Rubber strap, all-metal body, and high definition 7H tempered glass lens.

The presence of continuous heart rate monitor sensors allows you to monitor heart rate 24*7. Apart from the sensor and accuracy, the smartwatch enables to check call reminder, rejection and message reminder notifications.

Moreover, you can analyse the quality of sleep with its sleep monitoring features. It enables you to see the sleep patterns each night. Sedentary reminder function gently vibrates you to get up and walk after small intervals.

Other features include weather forecast, camera control feature, simple and stylish UI interface with many different wallpapers. It houses Bluetooth 5.0 for fast, reliable and efficient connectivity. Elephone W6 smartwatch can work for 15 days under normal use and 30 days on standby.

Technical Features:

8.9mm thinness
1.54-inch display
Heart rate monitor
7H tempered glass
Blood pressure monitoring
Blood oxygen monitoring
Bluetooth 5.0

You can buy the Elephone W6 smartwatch for the price of $39.99. You can learn more about the smartwatch by heading to the official website.

See More: Grab Elephone W6 smartwatch at the discount price of $29.99

LG Velvet 5G with Dimensity 800, 6GB RAM hits Google Play Console

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Jul 28, 2020

LG‘s latest premium smartphone, the LG Velvet 5G was first unveiled in South Korea around the early part of May 2020 powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset. The company has also launched the Velvet 5G in Europe and ore recently in the U.S. Just recently, a Snapdragon 845-powered Velvet was also launched in Europe.

There is an indication that the Korean tech giant may be planning to release a Velvet model with a different chipset from these two. A Velvet model has been spotted on Google Play Console. The report shows that the device is powered by a MediaTek MT6883 chipset which is the Dimensity 800.

MediaTek’s Dimensity 800 processor is a 7nm octa-core processor that was launched earlier this year. The chipset utilises four Cortex A76 cores clocking at 2.0GHz and four Cortex A55 cores working at 2.0GHz. For graphics, it is equipped with Mali-G77MC4 and also comes with its own HyperEngine gaming technology for an enhanced gaming experience. The processor also packs a 5G modem which means this version will also support 5G connectivity.

The Google Play Console listing also shows the processor is paired with 6GB of RAM. This is another interesting aspect as the earlier model came with a sole 8GB RAM option. The phone will run on Android 10 OS out of the box.

We expect this model to retain the design and other specs of the Qualcomm variants. This includes a 6.9-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixel and 20.5:9 aspect ratio, a waterdrop notch that is home to a 16MP camera. The screen also supports stylus (Wacom) input with 4096 pressure levels, however, it is a standard 60Hz panel.

At the rear, the phone sports a pretty nice triple rear camera design that mimics a falling raindrop. The camera setup includes a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 5MP depth sensor.

We expect the Dimensity 800 version to come with cheaper pricing than the Snapdragon 765G model which starts at €650 for the sole 8GB RAM version. Moreso, the lesser 6GB RAM which it is listed to have will also bring down the price further. Let us know what you think about a MediaTek-powered version of the Velvet in the comments. Excited or not?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 unboxing video breaks cover ahead of the launch

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Jul 28, 2020

Apart from the Galaxy Note 20 series, Samsung is expected to also launch the Galaxy Watch 3 during the Unpacked event holding on August 5. Ahead of the launch, the Watch3 has been completely unboxed by a YouTuber.

The unboxing video is definitely the most elaborate leak concerning the Galaxy Watch 3 and features the Bronze variant in all its glory. The watch is expected to be available in three colours – Black Silver and Bronze.

In addition, the Galaxy Watch 3 that got unboxed is the 1mm version but we expect Samsung to also unveil a 45mm option. The 45mm model is said to have a dimension of 45 x 46.2 x 11.1mm and it houses a 1.4-inch display as well as a 340mAh battery. On the other hand, the 41mm edition of the smartwatch will have 41 x 42.5 x 11.3mm dimensions and sport a slightly smaller 1.2-inch screen. This model draws power from a 247mAh battery.

On the connectivity front, the Galaxy Watch 3 will support LTE and GPS. When it comes to health sensors, it will offer users a heart rate sensor, blood pressure monitoring, and electrocardiogram (ECG). It is unclear whether ECG will be available globally at launch. It will offer users with 8 GB of native storage. Its processor will be paired with 1 GB of RAM.

The Watch3 will also come with a MIL-STD-810G rated and IP68 certified chassis as well as the Gorilla Glass DX protection.

The Watch3 will ship with a wireless magnetic dongle charger with a power output of 5 W and a USB-A port. We also took note of the rotating bezel which is making a return on the Watch3 after missing out on the Watch2. Check out the video above.

Nubia announces several accessories including Red Magic TWS Gaming Earbuds

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Jul 28, 2020

Today’s Nubia launch event wasn’t just for the Red Magic 5S but for several other accessories that include GaN chargers, wired and Bluetooth headphones, the Red Magic TWS gaming earbuds, RedMagic Backpack, and the Red Magic Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router.

Red Magic GaN chargers

Nubia announced four GaN chargers today. The first is the 120W three-port charger which is 25% smaller than Apple’s 96W charger and is also 25% more powerful.

It comes along with two new 65W GaN chargers and a 45W GaN charger, all of which are also compact and support multiple charging protocols. One of the 65W and 45W chargers each have a single USB-A port while the second 65W charger has three ports. There is also a new 2-in-1 charging cable that has two USB-C ends, so you can charge two devices at the same time.

The single-port 65W and 45W chargers are priced at ¥119 and ¥99 respectively. The three-port 65W charger is priced at ¥169 (~$24) while the USB Type-C cable is ¥79 (~$11).

Red Magic Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router

The Red Magic Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router is pretty small and compact. It has a high-performance CPU, and thanks to new features such as OFDMA technology, multiple devices can be connected without a drop in bandwidth.

It also supports mesh networking which has wider coverage and better wall penetration. The router will sell for ¥299 (~$43) when it goes on sale.

EDITOR’S PICK: World’s First 120W fast charging unveiled by iQOO; the First phone with this tech could be announced in August

Red Magic TWS Gaming Earbuds

The Red Magic TWS Gaming Earbuds have a unique design. They have a horn-like design that Nubia says should provide ear support. They are also probably the first pair of earbuds we have seen with built-in breathing LED lights.

The selling point of the earbuds is its low-latency mode which is as low as 39ms with select Red Magic phones. Battery life is up to 20 hours with the case and pairing is simple, requiring just a touch of a button. The Red Magic TWS Gaming Earbuds are priced at ¥299 (~$43).

Red Magic Wired Gaming Earphones and Red Magic Neckband Gaming Bluetooth Headphones

If you don’t like TWS earbuds, then Nubia’s Red Magic Wired Gaming Earphones or its Neckband Gaming Bluetooth Headphones should do it for you.

The wired gaming earphones come in 3.5mm and USB-C variants and they each have a ¥99 (~$14) price tag.

The Red Magic Neckband Bluetooth Headphones have a dual-tone design and also have breathing LED lights like the TWS earbuds. They also boast latency as low as 39ms for select Red Magic phones while other phones will have to make do with 90ms. It is the most expensive pair of earphones announced today with a price tag of ¥399 (~$57).

Red Magic Backpack

There is also the Red Magic Backpack which has a geometric design with red accents and multiple storage compartments. The price tag is ¥299 (~$43).

Nubia also announced a case for the Red Magic 5S that is ¥49 (~$7) and a gamepad that is priced at ¥379 (~$54). There is also a T-shirt that sells for ¥149 (~$21). The Ice Box cooling fan for the Red Magic 5S will sell for ¥179 (~$26).

Nubia’s 120W GaN charger is 25% smaller, sleeker & powerful than MacBook’s 96W adapter

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Jul 28, 2020

Nubia‘s product launch today was healded by the launch of the Red Magic 5S gaming phone but the company also unveiled a wave of products including the Nubia Watch. One other product that was unveiled by Nubia is the 120W GaN charger with three charging ports.

Just like other GaN chargers in the market, Nubia’s 120W GaN three-port charger is manufactured using gallium nitride semiconductors. The use of gallium nitride semiconductor materials has the advantages of super thermal conductivity, high-temperature resistance, acid and alkali resistance, and greatly reduces the size of the charger.

Moreso, the fast charger presents with a power 120W support which is a milestone in the annals of Gallium Nitrite-powered chargers. Before now, most of the GaN chargers around are either 65W or 90W rated but the Nubia GaN three-port charger pushed that up to 120W, the first of its kind. The portable charger comes with three charging ports consisting of a USB-A port and two USB-C ports. It can be used to power up several devices such as mobile phones, tablets and even laptops.

Further, the company claims the charger is 25% smaller than the MacBook Pro’s 96W USB-C power adapter. Apart from a compact build, the GaN three-port charger adopts an impressive design wich floors that of Apple’s and other popular GaN chargers around.

Apart from the 120W GaN charger, Nubia also launched a 65W GaN three-port and 45W GaN dual-port chargers. The company also unveiled a dual-head USB-C two-in-one data cable that supports 5A current and multi-protocol fast charging.

The Nubia 120W GaN three-port charger comes with a decent 299 yuan (~$43) price tag while the 65W GaN three-port and 45W GaN dual-port chargers are priced at 169 yuan (~$24) and 99 yuan (~$14) respectively. The dual-head USB-C two-in-one data cable is priced at 79 yuan (~$11).

GBoard’s built-in clipboard now supports images

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 28, 2020

Gboard is arguably one of the best keyboard apps for Android smartphones. In fact, it comes pre-installed on most devices as part of Google apps package. The app has improved a lot over the years with new features. Currently, the search giant is rolling out a server-side update enabling image support for its built-in clipboard. This update also replaces Google Search with Google Lens for some users.

GBoard comes with a number of useful tools like Google Translate, clipboard, GIF search, and more. Until now, the clipboard could only support texts but with the latest server-side update on Gboard version 9.5.11 or above, users can also copy/paste images.

With this new addition, users can copy images from the web and paste them in the text area of supported apps to share them. Normally, one has to first download the image and then share but not anymore if they are using GBoard and Google Chrome.

To use this feature, users will have to first enable the “Copy Image” flag from chrome://flags. Then, simply tap their desired image from the web and select copy. This action will add the copied image to GBoard’s built-in clipboard.

Now, to share the image, users will have to select the text area of supported apps to invoke GBoard and select the image from clipboard. Currently, only 21 apps support this and they are as listed below.

AOSP messaging
Badoo
Facebook
Google Docs
Google Messages
Hangouts
Helo
imo
Line
Messenger Lite
Motorola Messages
OK
Samsung Messages
Skype
Snapchat
Twitter
Viber
VK
WeChat
WhatsApp
Zalo

Further, the new server-side also update seems to replace Google Search with Google Lens for some users, which is actually better than the trimmed-down Google Search. As a matter of fact, Google Lens is so useful that it is now also available on feature phones running KaiOS.

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Blackview BV9900 Pro Android 10 update around the corner

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Jul 28, 2020

Back in April, Blackview unleashed a beast in the form of Blackview BV9900 Pro. The BV9900 Pro came with Android 9 Pie on-board and it seems Android 10 for the device is around the corner. Moreover, Blackview has announced the Android 10 version of Blackview BV9900 Pro scheduled to hit the market around the end of July or early August.

Must See: Blackview BV6300 Pro rugged smartphone available at a discounted price of $199

If you’re an existing BV9900 Pro users, you can update to the Android 10 OS by contacting Blackview official once the software is ready to roll-out. Whether or not the update will be available over-the-air(OTA) is something we’ve to wait and see.

As per the company, with the Android 10 OS, the BV9900 becomes a productive beast from inside as the update brings a massive overhaul over Android 9 OS. Such as a minimalistic UI, revamped iconography, intuitive navigation gestures, power-saving dark mode, and much more. If you’re wondering, undoubtedly, the device is a monster externally with IP68, IP69K & MIL-STD-810G certification.

Moreover, Blackview engineers have put effort into the camera performance elevation by adding video stabilization and optimizing video focus problem, reaching a photography result as good as what you may get from a much more expensive camera. With all these goodies, the update will make this high-end rugged phone even more competitive and secure.

For the unversed, the BV9900 Pro is an ambitious smartphone that features a distinctive thermal camera, industry-leading toughness, speed master, and loads of extras. Its built-in FLIR® thermal imaging camera makes it possible to detect infrared energy (heat) and convert it into a visual image. You may find it very useful in building inspections (moisture, insulation, roofing, etc.), firefighting, automotive diagnostics, industrial inspections, scientific research, and much more.

Specs at A Glance

Powered by MediaTek Helio P90 octa-core processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, the BV9900 Pro is a beast inside and outside.

5.84-inch FHD+ screen, made of tough Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Sony® 48MP rear camera
Heart rate & Barometer sensor
IceMode – basic phone functions available even at -30℃
NFC supported for Google Pay
Global LTE bands & Dual 4G VoLTE supported

If you find the device interesting you may find more info from here, also the exact date at which the Android 10 version of the BV9900 Pro will go on sale for the first time.

Related: Fix Blackview 9000 Pro problems and fixes – Everything you need to know

Cubot X30 with flagship features launched at an incredibly affordable price of $148.99

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Jul 28, 2020

In a bid to disrupt the smartphone market amid the ongoing crisis, Cubot has launched a new device with flagship features, the Cubot X30. The device has been priced so aggressively with the base 6/128GB variant worth just $148.99.

Cubot has put the device for sale globally at AliExpress. As an icing on the cake, the e-commerce giant is offering a limited time coupon code using which you can get the device at a price as low as $140. In case if you’d like to have bigger storage variant, then X30 is available at $178.99 for 8G+256G version.

Coming to all the bells and whistles of the X30. It features 6.4inch punch-hole full view display for an immersive viewing experience. Like mentioned earlier, the device comes in two-storage options 128GB/256G. Powering the device is a 2.0-GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 chipset based on 12nm process.

Undoubtedly, the USP of Cubot X30 is its camera prowess. The device is equipped with five rear cameras which include a Samsung S5KGM1 48MP main sensor. Accompanying the Samsung sensor is a 16MP ultra-wide, a 5M_AF macro, 2MP depth sensor and a 0.3M photosensitive sensors. On the front, resides a 32MP selfie shooter. keeping the lights on of the device is a decent 4200mAh battery.

In terms of software, the X30 runs the latest Android 10. Since the Android 11 is around the corner, we expect the device to get it as a software update later in its lifetime.

In short, the Cubot X30 offers more for the asking price. It’s up for sale at AliExpress, so if interested take it home right now by redeeming the limited time offer coupon code. You can know more about the device by heading to the official website.

Nubia Watch with a 4.01″ flexible AMOLED screen, eSIM support launched

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Jul 28, 2020

Nubia today held the Red Magic 5S gaming phone and smart ecological new product launch conference. In addition to the Red Magic 5S, the new Nubia Watch has also been unveiled. The watch is an upgraded version of the Nubia Alpha which was launched last year.

Nubia Watch uses a 4.01-inch super flexible AMOLED screen which tends to wrap around the wrist. The dial is made from a lightweight aluminium alloy manufactured using nano-injection process while it uses biomedical-grade ceramics on the side. The overall lightweight design makes it lighter to wear.

The extension of the screen is a 316L stainless steel watch section which the company claims have gone through more than 30 processes, taking into account the aesthetics and structural strength. It comes standard with a soft and skin-friendly silicone strap. In addition, there is also a Napa leather strap made of imported Italian calfskin, with a silky surface and a delicate touch.

In terms of functions, Nubia Watch supports eSIM independent call functions of China Mobile and China Unicom, and Alipay mobile payment. It features an array of sports and health monitoring functions, as well as weather reminders, find my phone function, compass, schedule reminders and many other functions. The watch also supports Wake-up gesture which wakes up the screen when the user raises his wrist. Nubia Watch also comes with a variety of watch face themes such as Japanese simplicity, black gold business, colorful sports, etc.

In terms of price, the Nubia Watch is priced at 1799 yuan (~$257) and is available in three colours: Knight Black, Armour Green, and Flame Red. It will go on sale for the first time on August 5 but is already available for reservation. It will be sold on Nubia’s official website and offline experience stores, as well as on Nubia JD’s self-operated flagship store, Nubia official flagship store on Tmall and Suning Tesco’s Nubia official flagship store.

LG Velvet 4G launches quietly in Europe for as low as €500

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 28, 2020

LG discontinued its long-running G series of flagship smartphones by relacing it with the mid-range Velvet series this year. The first phone in the newly introduced series comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset with support for 5G connectivity. A 4G version of this handset was spotted on Geekbench last month with two-year-old Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with 6GB RAM. Now, the company launches this variant of the phone quietly in Europe for as low as €500.

The newly launched LG Velvet 4G retains everything from the 5G version except for the chipset. That means you get a 6.8-inch FHD+ (2460 x 1080) curved AMOLED display with a U-shaped notch housing a 16MP selfie camera. The screen also supports stylus (Wacom) input with 4096 pressure levels, however, it is a standard 60Hz panel.

As for design, the phone adopts raindrop-like triple camera setup at the back, which includes a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 5MP depth sensor, and an LED flash. The handset features a glass sandwich design with metal frame unlike plastic on the OnePlus Nord.

The device is even IP68 certified for dust and water resistance along with MIL-STD 810G certification for durability. And still, it manages to pack a 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD card slot, NFC, 4,300mAh battery, and wireless charging.

As for variants, the LG Velvet 4G only comes in a single storage configuration of 6GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 memory. Though the 5G version of the handset comes in a variety of colors, the 4G model is limited to certain colors based on regions.

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Realme M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush certified by TUV Rheinland

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Jul 28, 2020

Realme will soon launch a smartwatch and going by the watch’s TUV Rheinland certification, it is dubbed Realme M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush. The Sonic Electric Toothbrush appears with the model number RMH2012.

The certification is an indication that the company is rapidly diversifying its product offerings as part of its AIoT portfolio. Realme M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush will probably come with some smart features, however not a lot has been uncovered about it presently.

As a reminder, Realme a month ago unveiled its “1+4+N” strategy that will include a number of smart products in addition to its smartphones. The organization had prodded that it intends to launch an electric toothbrush, smart scale, smart camera, smart speaker, smart locks, smart plugs, etc sooner rather than later.

While unsubstantiated, the Realme M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush should be launched in India too. The company has been consistently growing its AIoT products in the Asian county. This year, the tech giant propelled a couple of truly wireless earbuds like the Realme Buds Air Neo and Realme Buds Q as well as the Realme Watch. The company is following in the strides of Xiaomi, which has likewise been developing its AIoT ecosystem in India throughout the years. Xiaomi too propelled its first pair of TWS earbuds in India this year in addition to its PC lineup. Strikingly, Xiaomi has also launched two or three electric toothbrushes in India this year.

Red Magic 5S gaming phone arrives with better cooling and a GPU Boost; skips the Snapdragon 865 Plus

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