[Updated] Battle for your living room: Mi Box 4K vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

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May 14, 2020

Samsung has teamed up with SK Telecom to unveil the Galaxy A Quantum. The phone is a 5G smartphone whose major highlight is the quantum random number generation (RNG) chipset for improved security which it packs.

In a press release by SK Telecom, the company disclosed that; “The quantum random number generation chipset helps smartphone users safely use specific services by generating unpredictable and patternless pure random numbers.”

The new phone bearing the quantum RNG chip seems to be a rebadged Galaxy A71 5G variant powered by an Exynos 980 5G chipset and paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone bears a large 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a front punch-hole for the selfie camera. At the rear, there is a Quad-camera setup and you get a 4,500mAh battery onboard.

The quantum RNG chip has an on-board CMOS image sensor to detect photons, with this being the basis for the random number generation used for encryption keys. The chip comes into play when the user first logs into the carrier account on the device. The network then undergoes Quantum-based OTP authentication.

The Galaxy A Quantum chip is also touted to function as a secure bank for storing personal documents such as insurance documents, graduation certificates in order to prevent forgeries and general falsification. In addition, the quantum RNG chip will in future be deployed in conjunction with biometric-backed mobile payments at offline retailers.

“When a user of Galaxy A Quantum sets biometric authentication with ‘SKT 5GX Quantum’ in the SK Pay app, you can see the message ‘SK Pay is protected with SKT 5GX Quantum’ at the top of the smartphone screen when using the app,” SK Telecom explained.

As for the pricing and availability, the Galaxy A Quantum will be up for pre-order from May 15 -21 in South Korea. The official sales will commence on May 22. The phone is priced at 649,000 won (~$529).

POCO F2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Black Shark 3: Xiaomi Flagship Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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May 14, 2020

After the arrival of the POCO F2 Pro, there are now three Xiaomi affordable flagships released in the global market during 2020. All of them are fueled by the same flagship chipset, all come with 5G connectivity and all can provide blazing speeds and amazing gaming experience. We are obviously talking about POCO F2 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 10, and Black Shark 3. They carry different price tags, but all of them can be considered affordable flagships if we look at street prices. Here is a comparison that will help you understand the pros and cons of each device.

Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3

	Xiaomi Mi 10	Xiaomi Black Shark 3	Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm, 208 g	168.7 x 77.3 x 10.4 mm, 222 g	163.3 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm, 219 g
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 10, MIUI	Android 10, MIUI	Android 10, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 108 + 13 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 64 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.2 20 MP f/2.2 front camera	Quad 64 + 5 + 13 + 2 MP f/1.9, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP front camera
BATTERY	4780 mAh, fast charging 30W, Fast wireless charging 30W	4720 mAh, fast charging 65W	4700 mAh, fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging 10W, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G, magnetic charging 18W, LED lights, shoulder buttons	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

I personally think that the most attractive design belongs to Xiaomi Mi 10. It offers a higher screen-to-body ratio, a curved screen (despite not everyone likes it due to usability-related issues), and a less invasive camera module. But POCO F2 Pro still offers an amazing design with its notch-less display, a pop-up camera, a glass back, and an aluminum frame. Black Shark 3 is not the most elegant device out there as it has an aggressive and gaming-centric design, but it offers some interesting gaming features such as triggers and magnetic charging.

Display

Black Shark 3 and Xiaomi Mi 10 offer the same display specifications, including a 6.67-inch diagonal, a Full HD+ resolution, the HDR10+ certification, and a high 90 Hz refresh rate. Further, they both feature powerful stereo speakers. POCO F2 Pro lacks a high refresh rate and stereo speakers. That is why Black Shark 3 and Xiaomi Mi 10 win the multimedia comparison. They are at the same level when it comes to the display, so you can choose one or the other according to your tastes.

Hardware/Software

In the hardware department, these three handsets are even more similar. All are flagship killers powered by the best Qualcomm’s chipset: the Snapdragon 865 running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz. They all feature LPDDR5 RAM, but Xiaomi Mi 10 and Black Shark 3 offer up to 12 GB of RAM, while POCO F2 Pro stops at 8 GB. On the other hand, POCO F2 Pro has a slightly faster UFS 3.1 storage. But I prefer having more RAM than slightly faster storage: UFS 3.0 is enough and it is impossible to notice the difference in daily use. Given that they launched in 2020, all of these devices obviously run Android 10 customized by MIUI 11.

Camera

Unfortunately, it lacks a telephoto lens and it can not be considered a top camera phone, but Xiaomi Mi 10 offers definitely better camera hardware than POCO F2 Pro and Black Shark 3. And given that the software is the same, it provides a better photo and video quality. It boasts a 108 MP main sensor that can record videos with an 8K resolution. The silver medal goes to the POCO F2 Pro: it records 8K videos as well, but with an inferior main camera and without OIS. Black Shark 3 is just a typical midrange camera phone.

Battery

The differences in battery capacities between these handsets are marginal. That is why despite it has a smaller battery, we believe that POCO F2 Pro may last more on a single charge due to its standard refresh rate. On the other hand, Black Shark 3 offers the fastest charging technology in the market with a 65W power: it is definitely more relevant. Xiaomi Mi 10 is the only which supports wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

POCO F2 Pro is the most affordable handset with a €499/$538 starting price globally, Black Shark 3 costs €599/$646 and Xiaomi Mi 10 goes for €879/$948 in its base variant, but it can be found at very interesting street prices. Xiaomi Mi 10 is the most advanced device due to the presence of wireless charging and better cameras, but there are no huge differences in this trio. Black Shark 3 is a definitely better device for gamers, while you can still get an awesome user experience with POCO F2 Pro, but it lacks a high refresh rate. We do not think the differences between specifications of Xiaomi Mi 10 and POCO F2 Pro justify the price difference between the two handsets.

Read More: Xiaomi sold Mi 10 units worth 200 million yuan within a minute in its first sale in China

Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3: PRO and CONS

Poco F2 Pro

PROS

More affordable
UFS 3.1 storage
Holeless, borderless and notch-less display
8K video recording

CONS

Standard refresh rate
Up to 8 GB RAM

Xiaomi Mi 10

PROS

Great design
Biggest battery
Wireless charging
Stereo speakers

CONS

Price

Xiaomi Black Shark 3

PROS

Gaming-centric
Stereo speakers
Magnetic charging
Fastest charging

CONS

Inferior cameras

The Galaxy A51 is the best-selling phone in Q1 2020, Redmi 8 is second-best

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May 14, 2020

The first quarter research report released by Strategy Analytics shows that the Samsung Galaxy A51 is at the top of the global smartphone market in the first quarter of 2020 in terms of net shipment.

According to Strategy Analytics data, Samsung shipped a total of 6 million units of the Galaxy A51 to grab a 2.3% share of the market. The Galaxy A51 was released by Samsung in December last year and is indeed a premium midrange model. The A-series is Samsung’s response to a declining market occasioned by cheaper models from Chinese OEMs a couple of years back. The rejigged A-series and other midrange series have been a huge success. SA says the Galaxy A71 (4G) is popular in all regions, particularly across Europe and Asia.

The budget Redmi 8 is ranked as the second best-selling model with a market share of 1.9%. The research firm disclosed that Xiaomi’s Redmi smartphone range is selling very well in India and China and increasingly across Europe.

Samsung’s Galaxy S20+ came in at the third position with a 1.7 per cent share. The Samsung flagship is notably the only super-premium model which appeared in the top-six ranking.

Other models in the top 6 chart include the Galaxy A10s with a 1.6 or cent share, the Redmi Note 8 also at 1.6 % share. The Galaxy A20s completes the top 6 with a 1.4% share.

The data also shows that consumers’ affordability for rising Android smartphone prices has also increased.

Linda Sui, Director at Strategy Analytics, said, “Global smartphone shipments reached a total of 275 million units in Q1 2020. The Android segment accounted for a dominant 86 per cent share of all smartphones shipped worldwide in the quarter. The vast majority of smartphones sold globally today are Android models.”

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Cubot P40 poster confirms it as the ‘most affordable 4+128GB smartphone’; appears in leaked photos

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Simranpal Singh

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May 14, 2020

Cubot is set to unveil its new smartphone – Cubot P40 at a launch event on May 18. The Cubot P40 is touted to be a budget king offering a quad-rear camera. A new poster about the device has appeared online confirming it as the most affordable 4+128GB smartphone. The beautiful quad-camera module on the Cubot P40 rear side looks impressive. Moreover, the different color variants of Black, Blue, and Green are visible in the poster.

Apart from the new poster, a few images have also leaked giving us a glimpse of its front and rear look. According to the newly leaked pictures, the Cubot P40 will host a 6.2-inch water drop HD display built on In-cell technology. The display constitutes a screen-to-body ratio of 90.3% combined with HD+ resolution.

On the rear, the smartphone is covered in a plastic shell consisting of a matte finish giving a premium look. The camera module fully embeds inside the back shell, making it comfortable while carry and will reduce the chance of getting scratches. It is fully secured to bring extravagant user experience. Moreover, on the right side of the device, there’s a volume rocker and a power button for easy accessibility.

The Cubot P40 features a 20-megapixel selfie camera and a quad-rear camera module featuring a 12-megapixel Sony AI camera and a 5-megapixel macro lens. The smartphone houses a 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. A 4200 mAh removable battery is present inside the device. It runs on stock Android 10 and supports NFC for wireless payments.

It seems Cubot P40 is much more than just an affordable device. However, we are expecting to see more leaks and appearances before its official launch on May 18. It will be available in three color variants of Black, Blue, and Green. Cubot P40 is the ‘most affordable 4+128GB smartphone’, appears a new poster

You would be delighted to know that Cubot is offering 10 Cubot P40 units to users via the giveaway. If you’re interested in joining the giveaway then you can head over to their official website.

Ninebot Nano Self-balancing Scooter designed for children launched

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May 14, 2020

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company Ninebot held an online unveil event yesterday and as reported, the Ninebot Electric Scooter Air T15 was released. The company also took the wraps off the NineBot Nano Self-balancing scooter designed for children.

The NineBot Nano Self-balancing scooter is the newest member of the Ninebot Self-balancing scooter series that has gained worldwide popularity. This model comes with a number of optimizations, one of which is a new intelligent voice system which teaches a learner via voice commands. The voice assistant also provides riding safety reminders and other functions.

The self-balancing scooter also adopts a new body design ranging from the height to the fit and from material to craft, all tailored specifically for children. However, the design retains the language of the previous models. The body has a thickness of just 62mm and the entire product weighs 10.3kg making it a lightweight scooter. The wheels are also fitted with cool halo lights which glitter as the scooter is driven. Nano uses high-power high-torque wheel motors to ensure the safety of children riding uphill.

The body is also integrated with a cool rear lamp which radiates as it is driven with a design that looks like the laser eyes of a sci-fi robot. The light also improves visibility of the scooter, especially at night.

The Ninebot Nano comes with three riding modes; a safety mode with a maximum speed of 7km/h, a learner mode with a 10km/h max speed and a sports mode that can be cruised up to a speed of 14km/h.

In addition, the Nao is also a Bluetooth speaker and since it can be paired with a smartphone, you can blast off to cool rhythm as you ride along. It is IP54 rated for water and dust protection.

Ninebot also showcased the Nano’s battery cells. Nano uses a new integrated design and potting glue process battery pack, which has a higher integration level, stronger shock resistance, flame retardant, and waterproof. It is also integrated with BMS smart battery management system.

The scooter is available in white, pink, and blue colours. There is no word yet on the pricing and availability.

Huami teases Amazfit Ares smartwatch; launches May 19

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 14, 2020

Huami already has a plethora of smartwatches with different designs and prices under its Amazfit brand that should appeal to anyone that wants to pick up a smartwatch. However, the manufacturer has yet another model coming soon. The manufacturer shared a poster on its Weibo page teasing a new watch called the Amazfit Ares.

The Amazfit Ares is scheduled to launch on May 19. It has a sporty design, a transflective display, and seems to have non-replaceable straps. With respect to features, Huami says it has up to 70 sports modes and support for FIRSTBEAT analytics.

We have no idea how much the smartwatch will cost when it launches but our guess is it will sell for under $100.

This year, Huami has announced the Amazfit T-Rex, the Amazfit Bip S, and the Amazfit Bip Lite 1S smartwatches. Its concept smartwatch with a curved display called the Amazfit X is also available for purchase on Indiegogo.

Honor X10 low-light camera samples are impressive

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May 14, 2020

Honor X10 will be officially unveiled on May 20. But thanks to official teasers and leaks, we know almost everything about the upcoming handset. Additionally, the company has now also shared a few camera samples of the phone showcasing its low-light photography.

According to leaks, the forthcoming Honor X10 will feature a 40MP Sony IMX600Y RYYB primary sensor. This particular type of sensor is well-known for its low-light capability. We can clearly see its performance in the pictures shared by an Honor executive on Weibo.

The above three pictures of the same location were shot at different times, from dawn till night. The last image was taken during extreme low-light condition but still, it manages to showcase the entire landscape though little darker than the previous pictures.

Just looking at these images, we can expect the Honor X10 to perform better than the devices in its segment. Anyway, we will know more about it when it will go official next week.

As for camera specifications are concerned, the Honor X10 and Honor X10 Pro will feature the same primary camera sensor but the Pro will also have OIS. They will also share a similar 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 16MP pop-up selfie camera.

Whereas, the third camera on both the handsets will be different. The regular Honor X10 will come with a macro camera, whereas the Honor X10 Pro will sport an 8MP periscope camera.

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UMIDIGI Fan Festival 2020 set to mark global sales of S5 Pro and A7 Pro on May 26

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Simranpal Singh

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May 14, 2020

Umidigi Fan Festival 2020 is finally scheduled to embark on May 26 with many offers, coupons, and discounts on smartphones. As like last year the company will bring two-day extravaganza for Umidigi fans to get them their favorite gadgets, accessories at exceptionally low prices. The company also slated to commence sales of newly announced Umidigi S5 Pro and A7 Pro smartphones on AliExpress. Umidigi will host special live streaming events to offer discount coupons before the sales.

Umidigi S5 Pro

Umidigi S5 Pro is the flagship device from the company offering high-end specifications at compelling prices. The smartphone features a true full-view display to bring immersive and vivid viewing experience. The smartphone incorporates a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with an under-display fingerprint scanner.

Umidigi S5 Pro features a 16-megapixel a pop-up selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture o the front. There’s a quad rear camera module with a 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel ultra-wide sensor + 5-megapixel macro lens + 5-megapixel depth lens. Umidigi S5 Pro houses a MediaTek Helio G90T gaming chipset coupled with a cooling system to ensure continuous high-end performance.

Furthermore, the device comes with 6GB RAM and 256GB internal storage and features a 4680 mAh battery. It also supports NFC for contactless payments via Google Pay or any other service provider.

The pricing information about the device is not yet available but is expected to be priced under $300. The company will reveal all the pricing and availability of information at Umidigi Fan Festival 2020.

In the past few weeks, Umidigi also launched an entry-level A7 Pro smartphone also. It is the successor of the popular Umidigi A5 pro which was launched last year.

As far as the specs are concerned, the Umidigi A7 Pro features an AI quad-rear camera featuring a 16 MP primary camera + 16 MP ultrawide lens + 5 MP depth lens + 5 MP macro sensor. It can capture high-quality photos even in the low light environment using AI scene recognition.

Umidigi A7 Pro

Umidigi A7 Pro comes powered with an Octa-Core processor, 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB internal storage. There’s a 6.3-inch large Full HD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone houses a 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64/128GB internal storage.

The premium finish with 2.5D glass on the rear and metal frame makes the device better. It supports expandable storage cards via a 2-card slot and features a USB Type-C port.

Umidigi A7 Pro with 64GB and 128GB internal storage will be available under $150 during the Umidigi Fan Festival 2020 from May 26.

Umidigi Fan Festival 2020

The interested users can head over to AliExpress before the sale to grab some discount coupons. Follow the Umidigi Official store on Aliexpress to grab special discount coupons via live streaming.

Umidigi is offering a golden chance for the fans to get a Umidigi S5 Pro for free if you win the “Name Mascot, Win Phone” contest on its Facebook and Twitter handles. There’s also an ongoing giveaway to grab A7 Pro without giving a penny. The interested users can join the giveaway by heading to the Umidigi’s official website.

Realme Buds Air Neo leak reveals entire specifications and design

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May 14, 2020

Realme announced Real Buds Air at the launch event of Realme X2 in December. Since then, there have been multiple leaks of a lite variant of this TWS dubbed as Realme Buds Air Neo. But now everything about this product is out including specifications and design courtesy of an exclusive leak by 91Mobiles.

Realme Buds Air Neo Leak

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Realme Buds Air Neo Specifications

The Realme Buds Air Neo will lack some of the features of Realme Buds Air to justify its lower price tag. However, it will feature a similar design as the original TWS by the brand.

The upcoming wireless earphones from the company will neither have USB Type-C port nor will support wireless charging. Instead, it will feature a MicroUSB port for charging.

It will come with Bluetooth 5.0 to connect with smartphones and other devices. Further, it will also feature a dedicated R1 chip for better audio quality and battery efficiency.

As far as battery life is concerned, it is expected to last 17 hours with the charging case. Last but not least, it will also come with Realm Game Mode, enabling which the latency will be decreased by 51%.

Anyway, Realme is yet to announce a launch date for this product. The brand is expected to launch 8 products on May 25 in China. Additionally, the brand has shared the first teaser for the Realme Watch launch in India.

Hence, we can expect the Realme Buds Air Neo might go official by the end of this month.

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Xiaomi launches the Mi Air2 SE TWS Earphones priced at 169 yuan (~$24)

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May 14, 2020

Xiaomi has launched the Mi Air2 SE True Wireless Earphones in China. The new wireless earbuds are a trimmed down version of the Mi Air 2 TWS earbuds that was launched around September last year priced at 399 yuan ($58). This version comes with a cheaper 169 yuan (~$24) price tag. The new earphones are expected to go on sale on May 19 bits presently on reservation in Jingdong.

In terms of appearance, the Mi Air2 SE adopts a similar half-in-ear design as its sibling but comes with a unilateral weight of just 4.7g. The Mi Air2 SE utilises a built-in 14.2mm composite moving-coil diaphragm and has an impedance of 32 ohms. The earbud supports SBC / AAC audio codec, Bluetooth 5.0 protocol, dual noise reduction, etc. Each of the earbuds supports up to 5 hours of playback on a full charge. The charging box can extend the battery life to 20 hours. With a USB-C interface, the charging box can be refilled quickly.

As for functionality, the Mi Air2 SE is said to have deep customization with Xiaomi’s custom MIUI ROM. When the charging box is opened, the phone will pop up the headset connection interface. After connecting, you can check the power of the headset and the battery level of the charging box.

In addition, the headset supports light touch control (music playback pause, call connection, wake-up voice assistant, etc.).It also detects when it is worn or removed from the ears and subsequently stops or resumes playback as appropriate.

Realme’s official teaser tips the Realme Watch to launch soon

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May 14, 2020

Realme seems to be firing on all cylinders at the moment. Barely two years after the brand was established, it has revealed an estimated 35 million user base. The company has equally delved into other markets like smart band and earbuds. The Chinese firm has also got a smart TV and smartwatch in the works. Talking of the Realme Watch, a new official teaser video has been shared by the brand suggesting the smartwatch will soon be released.

The teaser comes not too long after renders of the Realme Watch leaked online. It also gives us a glimpse of the watch even though it has earlier been spotted on the wrist of Realme’s CEO Madhav Sheth. The company CEO equally shared the video teaser posted on Realme’s official Twitter handle with a rhetoric question; “Our next AIoT products are on the way?”

It's #TimeToBeSmarter.
'Watch' this space for more. https://t.co/Z54A0Tl9f8

— realme (@realmemobiles) May 14, 2020

The smartwatch is expected to have a square-shaped curved display with a 1.4-inch screen. The watch is also tipped to come with IP68 waterproofing dustproof rating. We expect it to have all the paraphernalia of a regular smartwatch, like heart rate monitor, pedometer, sleep tracker, and more.

Xiaomi India is offering Mi Box 4K at 30% off for Mi TV 4 users instead of Android TV update

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May 14, 2020

Last week, we reported Xiaomi could be finally releasing Android TV update for Mi TV 4, the first-ever premium smart TV from the brand to debut in India. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be happening. Instead, the company is offering a ₹1,000 discount to the users on the newly launched Mi Box 4K.

Exclusive Mi Box 4K Offer for Mi TV 4 Users

Xiaomi India has a page on its online store to let Mi TV 4 users register to avail discount on Mi Box 4K. Users will have to fill a form with the following details.

Name
E-mail
Mobile Number
Mi TV 4 Serial Number
Mode of Purchase

Once their data is validated, they will be receiving a mail with coupon code. Then, the users will have to redeem it on Mi.com from the profile section. Once done, they will have to place an order for Mi Box 4K by applying the coupon to avail ₹1,000 discount.

Xiaomi launched the Mi Box 4K, a rebranded Mi Box S from 2018 alongside Mi 10 5G and Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 in India last week. It is priced at ₹3,499 but the Mi TV 4 users will be able to buy it at an effective price of ₹2,499 with a 30% discount coupon.

Register for Mi Box 4K Discount

Mi TV 4 is Still Running the Launch Software

For the unaware, the Mi TV 4 launched as the world’s thinnest LED TV in Inda in early 2018. It ran a forked AOSP software with PatchWall launcher for content aggregation. The TV debuted at ₹39,999 but the price was soon incremented to ₹44,999.

The Chinese tech company also released two budget TVs namely Mi TV 4A 32” and 43” along with it. Later that year, ahead of Diwali, the firm announced newer models, which ran Android TV with improved PatchWall and had access to Play Store, Google Assistant, and more.

At the launch event, Xiaomi promised to update all the existing TVs (the first three models). But the company was unclear from the very beginning in regards to Mi TV 4. The cheaper models received the Android TV update after over a year from the initial announcement.

In between this, users were constantly asking further information about the update for Mi TV 4 on social media and official forums. However, the company executives dodged all of them. This TV is still running PacthWall 1.0 with no access to popular streaming services.

On the other hand, the online customer service maintained the update is in works like we reported last week. But now the company has finally broken the ice with an exclusive discount offer on the Mi Box 4K for Mi TV 4 users.

In other words, users are getting the deserved Android TV update in the form of a new product but they have to shell out extra ₹2,499 for the same.

Xiaomi India’s Official Explanation Regarding Mi TV 4 Android TV Update

At Xiaomi, our endeavor is to provide the best Smart TV experience to all our Mi Fans and we are constantly working on improving it. While we have pushed the latest Android TV update to over 3 Million devices, we regret to inform that android updates cannot be made available to Mi TV 4 55″ because of the custom chip used in the device on account of its unique design which does not support the requirement for Android TV codecs.

In lieu of the same, we are offering a discount of Rs 1000 on our newly launched Mi Box 4K to all our existing Mi TV 4 55″ customers.

Mi Box 4K is a promising solution that offers exciting features such as Android TV experience, Google Assistant and Chromecast Built-in and much more.

Xiaomi Mi WiFi 6 Router AX1800 Is Now Available For Just $65.99 On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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May 14, 2020

Xiaomi has taken the covers off its second Wi-Fi 6 router dubbed the Mi Router AX1800 on May 13 at 10:00 AM local time in China. It is worth mentioning here that the Chinese tech behemoth unveiled the Mi AIoT Router AX3600 just a couple of months ago.

Housed in a tower-like form factor, this new AX1800 router adopts a radically overhauled design, which not just enhances its outward appearance, but also enables it to offer more storage space. Keeping in line with that, the recently unveiled router features a heat sink that keeps the temperature in control.

Moreover, it comes with a hidden dual-band high-performance antenna that delivers a strong 360-degree signal coverage. The frequency ranges, including 2.4GHz and 5GHz, have been integrated with Qorvo high-performance independent signal amplifiers which boost the signal by 4dB, which extends the coverage by 50 percent.

The router ships with 256GB of RAM and supports Mesh Networking, ensuring uninterrupted signal coverage in the house. Furthermore, the Xiaomi Mi Router AX1800 supports the connection of up to 128 devices simultaneously.

Under the hood, the newfangled router packs a quad-core Qualcomm APQ6000 chipset that comes with dedicated NPU and supports OFDMA technology (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access), allowing the router to transmit data to multiple terminal devices through a single transmission. Every time new Xiaomi Smart Home devices are connected to the network, this router will automatically match the Mi App settings, without requiring you to manually enter a password.

On top of that, it has a customized built-in Tencent Online Game Accelerator for speeding up online gaming experience on PC, as well as smartphones. You can purchase the feature-laden Mi Router AX1800 from Giztop for just $65.99 simply by following this link.

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Huawei MateBook 14 with MX350 GPU is now on sale for 6,399 Yuan ($901)

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May 14, 2020

The Huawei MateBook 14 launched earlier this year in China. All the models came with a dedicated Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU. Now, they are updated with a newer MX350 GPU expect for the base Intel Core i5 variant with 8GB RAM. They can be now purchased from VMall, Huawei’s official online store.

Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Specifications

The new variants of MateBook 14 are basically the same models with an upgraded GPU. That means they sport the same 14-inch 2K display (2160 x 1440 pixels) with 3:2 aspect ratio and 90% screen to body ratio.

The newer MateBook 14 with Nvidia GeForce MX350 GPU comes in two processor variants – 10th Gen Intel Core i5 and Core i7 paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD.

This laptop comes with multiple ports such as 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB Type-C, HDMI, and 3.5mm headphone jack. Further, it also has a fingerprint sensor for authentication and a pop-up web camera in the keyboard for video conferencing.

It measures only 15.9mm in thickness and weighs 1.53Kg. As for colors, it comes in two options – Light Grey and Dark Grey.

Like most notebooks, it runs Windows 10 out of the box. But also comes with additional Huawei software like multi-screen collaboration and more.

Last but not least, the Core i5 variant is priced at 6,399 Yuan ($901), whereas the Core i7 version retails for 7,399 Yuan ($1,042).

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This tiny device can help fight Coronavirus by transforming any display into a touchless touchscreen

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May 14, 2020

A new project has made its way to Indiegogo and has shown quite a bit of promise. The Glamos is a tiny device that has been developed by two ex-Samsung engineers and brings the ability to make any display to a touchscreen. It has already garnered a healthy backing with nearly 500,000 US Dollars being pledged.

To put it simply, Glamos is a small motion sensing device, which allows users to create a virtual touchscreen anywhere. It can connect to a gadget that has no touch interactive features and instantly transform it into a touch responsive device. Furthermore, after being connected, it can be placed as per the users’ convenience, near a wall, facing the air, or even on a whiteboard that is showcasing a presentation.

During this time of crisis caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, gadgets like Glamos have a lot of added practical use as well. The virus is highly infectious and strands of it are even known to survive on various surfaces for a long while. Thus, Glamos can also potentially help save lives thanks to its touchless feature. For example, one can work on certain things like interacting with public kiosks without touching them, which is another step in preventing the spread of the infection.

With the pocket sized Glamos one can add many and varied forms of functions to an already existing gadget. Despite being just 1.5 inches, it is the world’s smallest LIDAR enabled device and has the least power consumption as well. For those unaware, LIDAR is the technology heavily employed by self driving cars and even smart robot vacuum cleaners to assess the environment around them.

Glamos is currently compatible with most smartphones, tablets, desktop PCs, Smart TVs, and other commercial kiosks as well. It has a sensory radius of three feet and can automatically scale the size of its virtual touchscreen from the size of a smartphone to even a display as large as 6 x 3 feet. This feat is made possible thanks to its rotating mirror module that can capture motion and gestures from 180 degrees.

It functions by using its rotating mirror module to scan its surroundings, measuring the distance between the object and itself. Thereafter, it transforms the data into touch coordinates and sends it to your smartphone, laptop, etc. This offers a bunch of unique and very useful interactions, with great examples being, giving a presentation on a regular whiteboard that displays your slides, turning smart TVs into interactive devices, turning mobile games into full fledged air gesture games similar to the Xbox Kinect.

Click here to check out Glamos on Indiegogo.

Huawei to launch an affordable foldable smartphone later this year: Rumor

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May 14, 2020

While various smartphone vendors have released their iterations of a smartphone with a flexible display, the foldable handset market is still not within the reach of an average consumer. The prices of a foldable device can be higher than even the most expensive flagship products. But now, a new rumor claims that Huawei is planning on launch an affordable foldable smartphone later this year.

According to Ross Young, the CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, Huawei will release an affordable foldable phone alongside its flagship Mate 40 series this fall. The senior official revealed this information during an interview on YouTube and stated that the Chinese tech giant is developing an inward bending smartphone, which is different from Huawei’s two previously released foldable phones, the Mate X and Mate Xs.

Young said that he “expects to see Huawei pursue both a clamshell and an in-folding model, and we think they’re struggling to come up with an ultra-thin glass solution right now for the clamshell. But we do expect them to do an in-folding model later this year and be pretty aggressively priced.”

Reportedly, Huawei has already placed a large order of 500,000 units for this upcoming foldable smartphone, which is going to be “aggressively priced.” Ross Young claimed that we can expect to see this product launch sometime in September or October 2020. Unfortunately, we have no confirmation from Huawei regarding this news as of right now.

Honor Tablet V6 Leaked, features support for stylus and Kirin 985 SoC

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May 14, 2020

Earlier this week, Honor had announced that it will be launching its first tablet that supports both 5G networking and the new Wi-Fi 6 standards. The product will be unveiled by the company in its product launch conference on 18th May 2020. But prior to its launch, the tablet has been leaked online, with support for a stylus.

According to a Weibo post by @长安数码君, the Chinese tech giant’s tablet will feature HiSilicon’s Kirin 985 SoC. The processor is the latest 5G chip from Huawei and is placed directly below the flagship Kirin 990 5G and above the mid range Kirin 820 SoC. In the post on the Chinese microblogging website, an image was also shared which depicted a person using the tablet with a stylus, meaning we can expect to see official support from Honor.

The image shared also revealed certain details regarding the Honor Tablet V6. This includes its body that is colored silver with the company’s logo on the rear. The display on the front is large and is surrounded by a relatively thin bezel on all four corners. However, apart from the stylus and chipset model, no further details were available.

Unfortunately, this image is just a leak and we cannot provide any concrete statements yet. Honor has yet to officially reveal the Tablet V6, so we have to wait until 18th May for the launch conference. So stay tuned, as we will be covering the event and all of the upcoming product announcements as well.

Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition sold over 10,000 units in just 11 minutes

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