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Huawei P40 Pro ranks distant 20th in DxOMark Audio with only 59 points

Huawei P40 Pro is leading the DxOMark Camera and Selfie rankings ever since it was tested. But when it was finally tested for audio, the result came out something unexpected. The handset barely made the 20th position, making it one of the below-average performing devices selling for a premium price.

Huawei P40 Pro DxOMark Audio

Just like the Honor V30 Pro, the Huawei P40 Pro scores an overall 59 points in DxOMark Audio test. Also, similar to that handset, it performed poorly in audio playback (54 points) with much better audio recording (74 points) capabilities.

In the playback test, the DxOMark Audio team found the P40 Pro’s mono speaker to be inferior to those on other high-end devices. Dual stereo speaker system plays an important role in spatial performance. Since it is non-existent in the Huawei’s latest flagship, the phone suffers a lot in this department.

The phone also fails in the dynamics department due to the lack of bass and muffled trebles. The volume performance is not good either with much lower volume in both maximum and minimum levels compared to other devices.

The only good things about P40 Pro’s speaker is its timbre performance and well-controlled artifacts.

Whereas in audio recording, the handset performs extremely well in all use cases. It has good timbre performance as well as exceptional dynamics, in which it fails miserably in playback. Anyway, it does have problems with background rendering and wideness in selfie videos.

 

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Buy QCY T1C Wireless Earphones For A Lowered Price Of Just $11.99 From Giztop

If you are in the market for inexpensive, yet feature-rich earphones, you might want to give the QCY T1C a test drive.

QCY T1C Mini Wireless Earphones

The QCY T1C Mini Wireless Earphones have gone up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price tag of only $11.99 through Giztop. This is a noteworthy reduction in its original asking price of $21.99. Moreover, you can choose between two appealing color options including black, as well as white.

The QCY T1C supports Bluetooth 5.0 and is ideal for bilateral calls. Equipped with CVC6.0 noise-reduction, it also ensures digital sound quality. Aside from that, the QCY T1C divides audio in both earbuds for a truly wireless experience, giving you freedom from the hassles of wires.

The QCY T1C Wireless Earphones are integrated with 6mm audio drivers that produce deep bass and high-quality stereo audio. These small and comfortable to wear earphones adopt the ergonomic shape that fits various ear sizes. It features a control button on one of the pair that performs multiple functions in addition to switching it off and on.

QCY T1C Mini Wireless Earphones

You can pause songs by clicking it once, and double click the button to wake up the Google Assistant, Apple’s Siri, little love classmate, and other voice Assistants. Moreover, the button comes in handy to control the mobile phone as well.

The QCY T1C Wireless Earphones comes with a 380mAh charging dock that provides an impressive standby time of 120 hours. To charge, all you need to do is to put the headphones inside the case. The earphones provide four hours of playback time on its stereo mode.

It is made using high-quality ABS material and support Google Apps and Google Play services. You can follow this link to check out more details about the QCY T1C and place your order to avail of the discount available on Giztop.

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Huawei FreeBuds 3 Is Now Available For A Lowered Price Of Just $89 From Giztop

Huawei took the wraps off its new wireless earbuds dubbed the Freebuds 3 during the IFA 2019 which was held in Berlin. The newfangled wireless earbuds sport a new outward appearance called the Dolphin Bionic Design.and is integrated with the Kirin A1 chipset.

Huawei FreeBuds 3

The first, as well as the second generation of Apple’s AirPods, is powered by the W1 and H1 proprietary chips respectively. Huawei has followed suit by using the Kirin A1 chip to power its new earbuds. This new chipset adopts the Isochronous Dual Channel Bluetooth data transmission.

Much to the delight of European buyers that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the Huawei FreeBuds 3, Giztop is offering the feature-rich wireless earbuds for a considerably lowered price. While the true wireless stereo headset would normally set you back $189m the popular Chinese e-tailer is offering it for only $89.

Exclusively available for European buyers, the promo allows you to save $100. The irresistible Huawei FreeBuds 3 ‘s low-power processor comes with advanced Bluetooth and offers a powerful audio output for an immersive listening experience. Moreover, it is the world’s first Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth 5.1 LE wearable chipset.
Huawei FreeBuds 3

Huawei FreeBuds 3 delivers the world’s first open-fit active noise cancellation and features a built-in bone voice sensor for clear conversation when making calls. Freebuds 3 true wireless headset’s Dolphin Bionic design is inspired by a dolphin’s vocal cavity.

It comes in a unique circular case with a glossy finish. One of the earbuds normally serves as a master, and the other acts as the slave, but the FreeBuds 3 earbud allows you to pair each earbud as a separate channel to the phone. Moreover, they are the world’s first earbuds to offer open-fit active noise cancellation with up to 15-decibel ambient noise reduction.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Huawei FreeBuds 3 and place your order through Giztop. Note that the discount is only valid for European buyers.

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Expert warns many smart devices may stop working next year due to expiring security certificates

Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the big things that have happened in recent times. Due to its growing popularity, tech companies are now focused on creating an ecosystem of products that can be interconnected and controlled right from a smartphone. However, we may have cause to change the name to “Internet of Troubles” next year.mi band 5

A security researcher and consultant Scott Helme has raised an alarm about the impending issue that may plague a number of gadgets from next year. He told The Register that a lot of smart home and IoT gadgets are going to break down within the next 12 months. These gadgets range from smart TV, set-top box, smart refrigerator and even old Android phones which might lose most of its internet connections in the next year or two.

The reason for the potential failures is that the Certificate Authority root security certificates built into many smart-home and Internet of Things devices are beginning to expire. Such certificates make it possible for digital devices to establish secure online connections with servers. With a move to secure internet connections for almost all internet connections these days, the scale of potentially affected devices looks massive.

The good thing is that these root certificates can be renewed with firmware updates. Sadly, not all of these gadgets get any form of software updates after installation. Also, not all of the gadgets have a companion app or admin interface. Again, most Chinese manufacturers do not offer any form of software supports for their gadgets. So, a day might come when the gadgets may just stop working. Viomi 5G IoT

The security researcher also disclosed that several CA Root Certificates are expiring in the next few years. The Root CA certificates usually have a license duration of 20+ years. Thus, since it has been 20+ years since the encrypted Web really started up, it means that most of the certificates have run their full cause and needs renewal.

At this point, it becomes imperative that buyers check for the expiry date of the CA Root Certificates of any smart home/IoT gadget they are buying. Even gadgets that don’t often connect to the internet should be Vetted for expiring/ expired certificates.

 

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Xiaomi dispel rumours that co-founder & president Lin Bin may resign soon

Xiaomi was founded by Lei Jun alongside seven other co-founders. The eight founders include Lei Jun, Lin Bin, Li Wanqiang, Zhou Guangping, Huang Jiangji, Liu De, Hong Feng and Wang Chuan. Among them, Li Wanqiang, Zhou Guangping and Huang Jiangji have all resigned from Xiaomi. There are speculations that Lin Bin who current serves as vice-chairman and president of the Mobile Phone department may be planning to resign from the Chinese giant soon.

According to reports, Lin Bin has successively resigned from the positions he held at some of Xiaomi’s subsidiaries. This is seen as a sign that he would resign from the conglomerate soon.

Since the beginning of this year, Lin Bin has reportedly stepped down as the legal representative of several Xiaomi companies, including Xiaomi Youpin Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Xiaomi Electronic Products Co., Ltd., Beijing Xiaomi Software Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Xiaomi Information Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Xiaomi Software Technology Co., Ltd.

Xiaomi has however responded that speculations about Lin Bin’s resignation are unfounded. The response suggests changes in industry and commerce are normal which suggests the co-founder have just shed some portfolios to allow the company reposition for efficiency.

However, we cannot rule out the possibility of some internal wrangling at the Beijing-based company. It is worth mentioning that Li Wanqiang, who officially left Xiaomi on November 29 last year and is known as the “father of marketing” at Xiaomi, has also recently resigned from other positions at Xiaomi’s subsidiaries, including the director of Xiaomi Pictures Co., Ltd. and Beijing Xiaomi Software Technology Co., Ltd. He also resigned as a supervisor and legal representative of Xiaomi Technology Co., Ltd, supervisor of Beijing Xiaomi Electronic Products Co., Ltd., supervisor of Beijing Xiaomi Electronic Software Technology Co., Ltd., among others.

In the past two years, Xiaomi has successively introduced a number of executives from the outside, including former Gionee President Lu Weibing, former Lenovo Group Vice President Chang Cheng, and Red Pepper mobile phone founder Wang Xiaoyan. Other new execs includes former Nubian co-founder Miao Lei, former Storm TV CEO Liu Yaoping and former senior vice president of Meizu Technology Yang Zhe.

 

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MediaTek reportedly hints the S900 8K TV chip is ready to ship

MediaTek is one of the leading suppliers of chips for smart TVs. The company officially announced the S900 chip around July last year. Later in November 2019, it disclosed that the chip has entered mass production at TSMC’s foundry.

According to Chinese bog IThomes, MediaTek has hinted that the chip which will power 8K smart TVs is now ready to ship to OEMs. The MediaTek S900 8K TV chip has already featured on its first 8K TV and that is the Skyworth Q91 8K TV which was announced at CES 2020 in January. We may likely see a few more OEMs utilise the chip but it isn’t likely going to spread like wildfire considering the sky-high prices for 8K TVs and unavailability of 8K contents for such TVs.

As a reminder, the MediaTek S900 is manufactured using 12 nm FinFET process and it consists of a multi-core CPU comprising of ARM Cortex-A73 cores, and Mali-G52 GPU that supports 8K video decoding, HDR10+ and external graphics which enable customers (OEMs in this case) to customize their products. In terms of I/O support, the chipset supports HDMI 2.1A, which offers a maximum bandwidth of 48Gps — enough to deliver HDR10+ content, as well as 4K videos running at 120Hz or 8K videos at 60Hz.

The MediaTek S900 also supports AI PQ, short for Artificial Intelligence Picture Quality. With the combination of MediaTek’s proprietary MiraVision-Pro and AI PQ, the S900 supports AI scene recognition, enabling S900-powered TVs to improve picture quality by optimizing colour saturation, brightness, sharpness, dynamic motion compensation and picture noise, even for native 8K output.

MediaTek has already provided a NeuroPilot software development kit (SDK) for the chipset which allows developers to build apps for the platform. TVs powered by this chipset, when equipped with other necessary components can act as a hub for controlling smart home or IoT devices via voice and gesture controls.

 

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Elephone E10 Pro with impressive cameras available for $129

Elephone E10 Pro was recently launched with exemplary camera specifications. The smartphone was launched along with Elephone PX Pro at an affordable price of $129.99. The entry-level smartphone offers significant camera improvements over the competitors in the same budget-segment. It is available in two different colors of grey and purple gradient.

elephone e10 pro

Elephone E10 Pro is even termed as the most cost-effective camera smartphone featuring a quad-rear camera module. It consists of a 48-megapixel primary sensor for high-quality and detailed photos even in the low-light environment. Other sensors include a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The AI-Beautify based 13-megapixel camera resides on the front for selfies and video calling.

The smartphone carries 6.55-inch punch-hole display with HD+ resolution, 90.3% screen-to-body ratio offering 19.5:9 aspect ratio. There’s a MediaTek’s chipset featuring an octa-core processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Elephone E10 Pro supports expandable storage via SD card upto 512MB in size.

elephone e10 pro

The smartphone houses a massive 4000 mAh battery with support for fast charging. However, it enables 1SIM + 1MicroSD card at a time.

Elephone is offering a free flip case and protective film for the first 100 buyers every day. You can grab the Elephone E10 Pro at a discounted price of $129.99. You can head over to the official website to know more about the smartphone.

In case if you want to grab it for free, then make sure to enter the ongoing giveaway till June 25th.

Huawei P40 Pro passes durability test without any hassle

Huawei P40 Pro, the company’s one of the three flagship smartphones for the first half of 2020 underwent JerrryRigEverthing durability test recently. Like any other modern phone, it passed the test with ease.

The P40 Pro is made of glass and aluminium like most premium handsets. The glass used on this device is unknown, however, it scratches at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7 of Mohs’ hardness.

But during the burn test, the BOE OLED display used in this handset was damaged leaving a permanent mark. LCDs and most Samsung AMOLED displays do not get affected. This could one of the reasons why the South Korean tech giant ditched BOE panels for Galaxy S21.

Do note that this is just an assumption and it is not sure why the BOE display panels failed for both Samsung and Apple. In the former’s case, the panels did not even pass the first stage of testing.

As for bend test, the Huawei P40 Pro also passes it without any hiccup thought it has antenna lines in the middle of its frame. Overall, the phone performs well in Zack Nelson’s JerryRigEverything durability test.

The P40 Pro retails for €999 in Europe for the 8GB + 256GB storage variant. Thus, being a device with a premium price tag, it should last for a long time and the durability test explicitly confirms it.

 

Xiaomi launches the 30,000mAh Mi Power Bank 3 18W fast charge version

Last year, Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Power Bank 3 with 50W fast charge support. The company has now launched a new version with 18W fast charge support priced at 169 yuan(~$24). The product is presently available to pre-order on Jingdong (JD.com). It will go on sale on June 18.

the power bank is similar in several aspects to the Mi Power bank 3 50W version. The major difference is that it presents with support for 18W fast charging. The power bank also packs a bigger 30000mAh capacity battery whereas last year’s 50W fast charge-supporting Mi Power Bank 3 has a 20,000mAh battery capacity.

The improved battery capacity means this model will have a bulkier build. The battery is said to last up to 10 days and can charge a mobile phone such as the Redmi K30 Pro up to 4.5 times. The iPhone SE 2020can be refilled up to 10.5 times with the power bank. Mi Power Bank 3

The power pack is compatible with most digital equipment and can charge three devices at the same time. It features two USB-A ports and a USB-C port. There is also a separate USB-C port with 24W Max input for refuelling the power bank. It comes with support for several charging ratings and can charge models with such ratings seamlessly including Apple and Android phones.

 

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OPPO A52 vs Redmi 9 vs Realme Narzo 10: Specs Comparison

OPPO launched one of its most affordable 2020 smartphones in the Indian market: the OPPO A52. If you are wondering whether its value for money enough to make it the best option on its price segment or not, you are in the right place. Here, we are comparing its specifications with the ones of the best-selling Realme Narzo 10, and the newly-announced Redmi 9 which are definitely among the most interesting devices of 2020 in India, if we consider the same price range. Let’s discover together which device is worth buying depending on the users’ needs.

 

OPPO A52 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Realme Narzo 10

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Realme Narzo 10 OPPO A52
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm, 198 grams 164.4 x 75.4 x 9 mm, 199 grams 162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm, 192 grams
DISPLAY 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 405 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Mediatek Helio G80, octa-core 2 GHz Mediatek Helio G80, octa-core 2.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 10, MIUI Android 10, Realme UI Android 10, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Quad 13 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/2.2, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 12 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 5020 mAh, fast charging 18W 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot, splash resistant Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Despite the presence of a huge camera module on the back, the design of the OPPO A52 is the one that attracts me the most. The reason is simple: it is the only one sporting a punch-hole display: a more modern solution to get rid of display bezels. Realme Narzo 10 and Redmi 9 are classic devices with a waterdrop notch and a polycarbonate body, nothing so special. But Realme Narzo 10 is splash resistant, while OPPO A52 and Redmi 9 do not offer protection against water nor dust.

 

Display

The weakest point of the Realme Narzo 10 compared to Redmi 9 and OPPO A52 is the display: it comes with a lower HD+ resolution that you can usually find on entry-level phones. OPPO A52 has the most convincing display: an LTPS panel with a Full HD+ resolution and a cut out for a single front camera. But Redmi 9 is still a pretty nice one with its IPS Full HD+ display and a wide 6.53-inch diagonal. Just note that they are average panels and they are far from high-end devices.

 

Specs & Software

Realme Narzo 10 and Redmi 9 are powered by the Helio G80 midrange chipset, while OPPO A52 sports the octa-core Snapdragon 665. While the Snapdragon 665 is a more efficient SoC, Helio G80 should provide slightly better performances. However, given that OPPO A52 comes with up to 8 GB of RAM, it has better overall performances than Redmi 9 and Realme Narzo 10, at least in its higher-end version. OPPO A52 also comes with a faster UFS 2.1 native storage, while Realme Narzo 10 and Redmi 9 have eMMC storages. With OPPO A52 and Realme Narzo 10 you get similar UIs based on Android 10: ColorOS 7.1 and Realme UI. Redmi 9 runs MIUI 12 out of the box.

 

 

Camera

OPPO A52 and Realme Narzo 10 sport more impressive cameras than Redmi 9. On the paper, Realme Narzo 10 looks better when it comes to photos, while OPPO A52 should record better videos; it is the only with the support to 4K video recording. But given that we did not try all of these phones, we still can not give you a definitive verdict about their camera quality.

 

 

Battery

OPPO A52 and Realme Narzo 10 are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, while Redmi 9 has a 5020 mAh unit. The capacity is almost the same, but Realme Narzo 10 is actually able to last more on a single charge in all of the scenarios in which the display is involved since it has a lower resolution. It is also the only one that supports reverse charging.

 

Price

OPPO A52 is priced under Rs. 20,000 ($263) in India, Redmi 9 starts from $139, and Realme Narzo 10 is priced Rs. 11,999 ($158). Due to its great display, stereo speakers, and pretty nice cameras, OPPO A52 is my favorite device from this comparison, but it costs more. If you need something cheaper, Realme Narzo 10 looks more convincing than Redmi 9.

 

 

OPPO A52 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Realme Narzo 10: PROs and CONS

Realme Narzo 10

PROs

  • Longer battery life
  • Great cameras
  • Splash resistant
  • Reverse charging

CONS

  • HD display

 

Xiaomi Redmi 9

PROs

  • IR blaster
  • FHD+ display
  • MIUI 12 out of the box
  • Very affordable

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

 

OPPO A52

PROs

  • Great Full HD+ display
  • Punch-hole design
  • 4K video recording
  • Stereo speakers
  • Up to 8 GB of RAM

CONS

  • Price

 

Hisense ULED U7 Premium smart TV with 120Hz refresh rate Unveiled

Hisense held a product launch event today where it officially unveiled the Hisense ULED U7 TV. The new smart TV supports 120Hz refresh rate, 100-level full array dynamic backlighting, AI+MEMC motion compensation technology and more. Hisense ULED U7 smart TV

The Hisense U7 boasts of a 130% BT.709 high color gamut, and △E can be within 1.14. Hisense U7 has a 100-level full-array dynamic backlight and is equipped with an AI ​​light control chip. With AI, the display maintains the highest brightness. The maximum contrast can reach 8900 to 1. The Hisense U7 also supports 120Hz screen refresh rate and incorporates VRR variable refresh rate technology, which can ensure the stability of the screen when displaying frames with large frame rate changes.Hisense ULED U7

Hisense U7 supports MEMC dynamic compensation technology. The company claims that the AI+MEMC algorithm can be used to directionally and accurately compensate for moving objects, while protecting fixed scenes, improving fluency and reducing screen loss.Hisense ULED U7

In terms of the hardware, Hisense U7 ULED TV is equipped with a Quad-core Cortex-A73 top-architecture CPU paired with 3G RAM and there is 128G storage onboard. The smart Tv also comes with an independent NPU can provide up to 1TB of computing power. According to the official, the CPU+GPU dual-mode game accelerator can make the average input delay in the game mode less than 20ms, making player operation handier. At the same time, Hisense partners with Tencent’s START cloud games and Tianyi cloud gaming platforms to provide ultra-cloudy game contents which can be opened with downloading. In addition, the average decoding delay of the smart TV is said to be less than or equal to 8ms.

For audio output, the Hisense U7 smart TV is equipped with a 6-channel full-range sound system, with three-way sound design. At the software level, the AI ​​Focus audio lossless repair technology helps to reproduce the surging sound waves. Hisense Teana engine acoustic design + DTS virtual X surround sound effect all enhances the audio output.

Hisense U7 also supports Care + comfortable vision The smart TV is said to utilise an exclusive patented technology with 960Hz multi-segment synchronous backlight scanning, no residual vision, and zero picture freeze. For children, the U7 also features an independently developed a visual protection system. It recognizes the viewing distance and posture through AI, supports real-time reminders, and the TV can also automatically adjust the comfortable light source.Hisense ULED U7

The smart TV features a front camera and also supports AI gesture control. With the gesture control, users can perform high-frequency operations such as pause and volume adjustment. Hisense U7 also supports AI fitness function. Hisense says the high-definition camera can identify and track the 22-point bone joints to help correct movements.

In terms of operation, Hisense U7 supports voice + WIFI + infrared full-scenario AIoT control, voice control for over 5000 brand appliances. The company says it is the world’s first TV to support one-click screen recording and sharing.

The smart TV comes in three screen sizes – 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch. As for the prices, the Hisense U7 55-inch is priced at 7699 yuan (~$1,086) and the 65-inch model goes for 11999 yuan (~$1,694). The price of the 75-inch version will be announced later.

 

Android 11 Beta 1 available for Vivo Nex 3S and iQOO 3 4G/5G

Google officially released Android 11 Beta 1 for Pixels a couple of days back. As expected, some of the partner OEMs also announced their involvement in the program. Oppo was the first company to reveal, followed by OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, and Realme. Now, Vivo and iQOO have also declared their association in the beta program with their Nex 3S and iQOO 3 handsets.

iQOO 3 Orange Color

Google began to involve partner OEMs in the Android Beta program from Android Pie. Most of the companies released AOSP build for its users. But from last year, almost all of them delivered builds with their own skin like MIUI, OxygenOS, etc. The trend continues this year as well.

Hence, the Android 11 Beta 1 for Vivo Nex 3S and iQOO 3 is available as FuntouchOS and iQOO UI. Also, the update is available for both 4G and 5G variants of iQOO 3 that are sold in India.

Vivo says it will be releasing the second build in late July, which will be soon followed by stable release once Google officially launches Android 11 in August.

The currently available builds are not suitable for all users as they have some major bugs like the in-display fingerprint sensor. Anyway, if you are still interested, you can download them from the link provided below.

Once downloaded, copy the file to your device and navigate to Settings > System Update > Local Update. Do note that this will reset your phone and hence make sure to create a backup of your data before proceeding.

Download Android 11 Beta 1 for Vivo Nex 3S and iQOO 3 4G/5G

Vivo Nex 3S (China) Update File Downgrade File
iQOO 3 5G (China) Update File Downgrade File
iQOO 3 4G/5G (India) Update File Downgrade File

 

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Exclusive: Here are the iPhone 12 real protective cases in three sizes

Yesterday, we served you a leaked protective case of the iPhone 12 Pro model with a 6.1-inch display. More protective cases off Apple‘s upcoming iPhone models have again appeared exclusively on Gizmochina.iPhone 12 protective case

This time around, the leaked protective cases are in three different. The source affirms that there could be a fourth one sharing the same size. The iPhone 12 Pro is likely to share the same size as the iPhone 12 Plus/Max. Both models will feature a 6.1-inch AMOLED screen.

Apple‘s 2020 iPhone models are said to include four different models namely iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Plus/Max, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The base iPhone 12 will feature a 5.4-inch display while the top-end model will pack a 6.7-inch screen. From the leaked real-life protective case, we can conclude that the iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max will have a square-shaped cut-out at the rear that would house the camera module.

Going by previous rumour, iPhone 12 Pro will have a triple camera setup and a Lidar sensor at the rear but the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Plus/Max is rumoured to feature a dual rear camera setup. A dual-camera setup won’t likely be on a square-shaped module. But we can’t be so sure about that. The Google Pixel 4a leaked images have shown it will have a square-shaped module even though the phone will feature just a single rear camera sensor.

Apple is yet to say when the iPhone 12 series will be launched but there are speculations the launch may take place in October or November.

 

TCL patents a smartphone design with in-display camera

TCL is known as a TV manufacturer across the world. But the company also sells phones under brands like Alcatel. But this year, it even started launching smartphones with its own branding. That being said, the company has now patented a smartphone design with in-display camera.

TCL In-display Camera Smartphone Design Patent

The race for perfect full-screen smartphones is still on. Companies have been trying various solutions such as notches, pop-ups, and punch-holes. But the ideal solution is in-display/under-display cameras.

Xiaomi and Oppo have already showcased prototypes featuring in-display camera last year. But the tech is still not ready for the public. But earlier this week, Visionox announced that it has begun to mass manufacture this solution and a report even suggested that it could be exclusive to Huawei for the time being.

Keeping that in mind, we can see how this TCL design patent can be a reality someday. But for now, we can only mesmerize this design in our imagination.

The phone seems to have a curved display with visible bezels all around. At the back, it has a quad-camera setup and dual-LED flash separated from each other.

Also, this TCL phone looks to sport a screen with 21:9 aspect ratio just like the recently launched Sony Xperia 1 II.

The Chinese tech company is known for affordable TVs. It is trying to build its reputation in the smartphone market by launching one of the cheapest 5G handsets in the US called TCL 10 5G for only $399.

Since TCL has been targeting customers at the end of the spectrum for years, we can expect the company to bring phones with in-display camera for the masses in the near future.

 

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Oukitel WP7 with built-in Infrared Night Vision Camera launching today

Oukitel is once again ready to stun its fans with an exceptional camera-based masterpiece that is set to unveil on June 12. OukiTel WP7 rugged smartphone with a built-in infrared night vision camera is set to enthrall the users with its extraordinary abilities. The new smartphone is set to unveil today for the price of $449.99. However, it will be available at a limited-time introductory price of $299 from June 12-15. Oukitel WP7 will be made available in Europe, Japan, America, and some parts of Russia via Aliexpress and offical Oukitel Store.

It also features an anti-glare torch, UVC sterilization, and several other attachments at an affordable price. There are many other exceptional features available with the Oukitel WP7 smartphone.

Infrared Night Vision + Powerful camera Sensors

The smartphone carries the tendency to snap clear photos even in the dark without any light support. It can easily kill microorganisms on any surface using LED infrared fill-in light technology. Moreover, users can seamlessly capture objects even in the night time without any additional light.

Oukitel WP7

Oukitel WP7 features a triple camera sensor on the rear consisting 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel IR night vision sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth lens.

There’s a fingerprint sensor on the rear side to aide easy authentication.

UVC Sterilization and Ultra Flashlight Torch

It is quite a useful utility in the COVID-19 Pandemic era. The smartphone supports UVC Sterilization which can eliminate microorganisms from any surface and guard to prevent the virus from spreading.

 

It will help you keep your family safe and sound for the present COVID19 pandemic time.

Ultra Flashlight torch is a users’ perfect companion for outdoor adventures. The user can use the torch in four different modes to satisfy your outdoor needs. The torch can be easily coupled with the smartphone using magnetic metal.

Oukitel WP7

Fully Packed Powerhouse

Oukitel WP7 is a fully rugged smartphone featuring powerful MediaTek Helio P90 chipset. It is MIL-STD-810G certified device with reliable dustproof, waterproof and drop-proof features. It can easily sustain in extreme temperatures from -55 to 70 degrees Celcius. A massive 8000mAh battery is sufficient enough to keep the device running for a week under optimal usage.

 

The smartphone supports multiple navigation systems like GPS, Beidou, Galileo, and Glonass. It is an Oukitel’s own toolbox with the availability of such useful features.

The smartphone supports secure and safe mobile payments with hardware and software locking system. It also supports button customization which could define your favorable app.

Oukitel WP7 is also available for free via an online giveaway. The interested users can participate in it by June 12, and the results will be published on the Oukitel Facebook Page.

You can know more about the device by heading to the official website.

Xiaomi Gaming monitor with 165Hz refresh rate and 30,000mAh Mi Power Bank 3 to launch in China soon

A new leak has revealed that Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of a new gaming monitor and power bank with a 30,000mAh battery pack. The news was shared by Ishan Agarwal and Pricebaba that has revealed a large monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate display panel and Mi Power Bank 3 will soon launch in China.

According to the leakster, Xiaomi may launch the new gaming monitor and the Mi Power Bank 3 as early as this week. The latter will feature a large 30,000mAh battery capacity, which is the highest from the company to date. The former will be Xiaomi’s latest entry in the gaming monitor market. From what we know so far, the new gaming monitor sports a 27 inch display with a high refresh rate of 165Hz.

Previously, the Chinese vendor had launched a 34 inch curved gaming monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate back in October 2019. It featured a QHD display and narrow 2mm bezels. Thus, the latest gaming monitor could be a more affordable entry into the market. Notably, we had previously reported on a couple of leaked Xiaomi monitors, with one being a 27 inch model that will launch in June 2020; so, the leak in question is likely the same gaming monitor that was leaked earlier this month.

 

The new LG projector offers a portable Movie Theater experience for just $400

While home theater might just be one of the best ways to entertain yourself during this time of crisis. Not everyone can afford to have those expensive 4K HDR large screen TVs. But if you skip out on the high resolution, LG might have a cheaper alternative for you through its new portable home theater projector.

LG

The LG PH30N is the latest projector from the South Korean tech giant. It costs just $400 and offers decent specs with its affordable price tag. It offers a reasonable 1280 x 720px HD resolution output, which has a maximum brightness of 250 ANSI lumens. The projector itself is quite light and portable, weighing just 500 grams in a 5 by 5 inch body.

So, users can easily carry this portable projector and even use it outdoors for movie nights. It can even be handy for professional tasks, especially for presentations during this time where work from home is becoming the new norm. The LG PH30N features wireless smartphone mirroring, which is a handy addition and also houses a built in battery that lasts up to two hours. It also features Bluetooth for audio and LG claims its LED lamp will last for up to 30,000 hours.

 

Recent sanctions against Huawei may scare off US tech industry’s customers

The recent US sanctions against Huawei Technologies might have a far reaching impact on the entire US tech industry as a whole. While the Chinese company has lost its chip supply from TSMC, US based companies fear that this move from the Government might end up scaring away its customers.

Back in 2019, Huawei had faced a trade ban by the US Commerce Department. This move caused the Chinese tech giant to lose billions of dollars in revenue. Moving forward by a year, the situation has still not gotten any better with recent sanctions restricting the company’s supply as well. But now, this move may create a bigger gap between the US and Chinese supply chains.

Huawei

According to an executive of a California-based semiconductor company, “securing new clients in China, or even in Asia, could be more challenging from now on as prospective clients would think twice before they buy American equipment or technologies like ours.” The Chinese market accounted for more than 60 percent of the global semiconductor consumption in 2019. So, the shift away from the US suppliers could potentially hard domestic businesses in America.

The executive also added that despite the California based company does not directly supply Huawei, “a lot of Chinese tech companies, those buying from us included, have some sorts of relationships with Huawei. There is no way to know whether what we sell to a non-Huawei company will not eventually become part of a Huawei product.” In other words, the US products may eventually be reaching the blacklisted Chinese company.

Huawei

This translates to potential complications with the US government since the new sanctions dictate that a special license must be obtained to provide products to blacklisted companies. Thus, the unclear nature of the entire transaction and trade could harm the US based companies if their technology is found being used by companies like Huawei later on.

 

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Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector 1S 4K Version Is Available For A Lowered Price Of $2,499 On Giztop

Xiaomi has unveiled a new laser projector dubbed as Mi Laser Projector 1S 4K in its home country. The Chinese tech behemoth says the newfangled projector is 30 percent brighter as compared to its predecessor.

Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector 1S 4K Version

Before we dive into more details about the Mi Laser Projector 1S 4K, it might interest you to know that recently unveiled laser projector has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price tag through Giztop. While it would normally set you back a pretty penny, the Mi Laser Projector 1S 4K is now available for only $2,499 through the popular Chinese e-tailer.

This is a significant drop in the laser projector’s original asking price of $2,999. An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector 1S 4K Version uses short-focus to cast a screen from 80 inches and up to 150 inches from merely a centimeter away.

According to Xiaomi, an 80-inch screen can be cast by placing the laser projector just 5.5-inch away, while the maximum 150-inch display can be achieved by placing it at a distance of about 19 inches. The projector is powered by a T968-H processor and ships with 2GB of RAM and offers 32GB of onboard storage capacity.Xiaomi Mijia Laser projector 1S 4K

Furthermore, it supports dual full-frequency and dual high-frequency sound system as well as Dolby Virtual Surround. It uses ALPD 3.0 display technology to make characters look more natural.

Moreover, the laser projector features three cooling fans to ensure it doesn’t get heated soon. As the name suggests, the HDR10 certified device supports 4K resolution and 2,000 ANSI Lumens, meaning, it can be used even under natural light without any sort of problem.

It comes integrated with HDMI and USB 3.0 connectivity options and its estimated life span is around 25,000 hours. You can head straight to this link to place your order through Giztop and take advantage of the discount before the promo wraps up.

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Buy Amazfit T-Rex Rugged Smart Watch For Just $109.99 From Giztop [Coupon]

Earlier this year, reports indicating that Amazfit will be unveiling its long-awaited Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch at CES began doing the rounds, and the Huami-owned smartwatch didn’t disappoint its huge fanbase.

Amazfit T-Rex

The rugged Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch is housed in a sturdy frame and has undergone a series of 12 military-standard (MIL-STD-810G) quality tests. The watch can withstand intense heat and cold and is crafted to resist corrosion and moisture as well.

On top of that, the Amazfit T-Rex has passed through 240-hour damp heat, as well as 96-hour acid-alkali tests. It delivers cold resistance of minus 40℃ and resistance to severe heat of 70℃. The watch sports an eye-catching 1.3-inch AMOLED screen which is integrated with an ‘always-on display’ function.

The screen offers a high resolution of 360 x 360 pixels and has a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 layer on top for added protection from accidental scratches. Moreover, it features highly advantageous sensors such as Ambient Light Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, and 3-Axis Acceleration Sensor.Amazfit T-Rex

The Amazfit T-Rex has an optical heart rate monitor (PPG). For connectivity, the watch is outfitted with GPS + GLONASS and Bluetooth 5.0 LE. It works with Android 5.0 devices or later and iOS 10.0 or later.

Equipped with 14 sports modes and a 5ATM water-resistant design, the Amazfit T-Rex is a great choice for sports enthusiasts. Despite being a feature-laden watch that comes with BioTracker PPG optical sensor, a 390mAh battery, and various other top-end features, the Amazfit T-Rex can now be yours for a considerably lowered price of just $129.99 from Giztop.

While it usually retails for $149.99, the popular Chinese e-tailer is offering a noteworthy $20 off on the Amazfit T-Rex. As if that weren’t enough, you can apply coupon code AZTR20 for an extra $20 off before June 18.

In short, it can now be yours for just $109.99 through Giztop. To take full advantage of the coupon before it expires, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

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