Samsung Galaxy M11 specifications and renders leaked

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Mar 28, 2020

During the P40 series launch event held on March 26, Huawei equally launched a couple of accessories including protective cases and wireless chargers for the models. One of the wireless chargers is the Huawei SuperCharge Wireless Charger Stand. The product has now opened for pre-orders on Jungdond (JD.com).

The JD.com product page for the gadget requires intending buyers to deposit 30 yuan to join the queue. The page countdown timer also suggests that the product will go on sale in ten days time, specifically on April 7. Unfortunately, the price is yet to be revealed.

Wireless charging is fast becoming one of the important standards for flagship mobile phones. As a result, we have seen some improvements in the power output of wireless chargers and the output has even surpassed that of wired chargers in some cases. Huawei’s latest P40 series support wireless charging at different capacities. While the P40 and P40 Pro support 27W wireless fast charging, the P40 Pro Plus brings support for 40W wireless fast charging.

Huawei’s latest SuperCharge Wireless Charger Stand supports 40W wireless fast charging. The charger uses a high-gloss glass panel + aluminium alloy, with a 60-degree elevation as well as a silicone non-slip mat at the bottom. There is an external LED indicator which displays the current charging status of the phone at any point in time. The LED also flashes in different ways to show if it is in the standby state charging mode or if there is a metal obstruction (quick flashes).

The charging dock comes with a built-in centrifugal fan which cools the phone while charging. The fan automatically adjusts its speed based on the ambient temperature, such that it automatically switches to the ultra-quiet mode at night. The product is compatible with most phones that support wireless charging.

Honor 30S renders appear to reveal design in full glory

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 28, 2020

Honor will be launching the Honor 30S smartphone on March 30. It will be the world’s first phone to come equipped with the Kirin 820 5G chipset. Recent leaks have revealed the rear design of the device. Fresh set of renders have surfaced on Weibo to reveal its front and rear design in full glory. Another leak has revealed the camera details of the Honor 30S phone.

Past reports have revealed that the Honor 30S will be arriving in white and orange color editions. Newly spotted renders show that It will be also available in black and green colorways. The rear shell of the device can be seen flaunting the trendy rectangle-shaped camera system. It comprises four cameras, an LED flash and AI branding.

The camera setup includes a 64-megapixel primary lens and a telephoto sensor that delivers 3x optical zoom. The design of the Honor 30S’ rear is inspired from the wings of butterflies. The side view of the phone reveals its camera bump.

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Editor’s Pick: Honor 9A full specifications, pricing revealed before March 30 launch

The images confirm that the Honor 30S is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The front view of the phone shows that it has a punch-hole screen. Since the handset has a side-facing fingerprint sensor, it appears that the phone features an LCD display.

The specifications of the Honor 30S are currently under the wraps. The company recently confirmed that it will be arriving with support for 40W rapid charging. The smartphone was recently spotted on AnTuTu benchmarks with 375K+ average benchmarking score. The performance of the Kirin 820 5G SoC was found to be better than Snapdragon 765G and around 22,000 points less than Kirin 980. The AnTuTu listing revealed that the Honor 30S runs on Android 10 and is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Its display supports 1080 x 2400 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds the Zhenmi Wireless Vacuum Portable Juicer

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Mar 28, 2020

Xiaomi launched the MIJIA Juicer around July 2019 and the product was well-received with crowdfunding support exceeding 3 million persons in less than one month. The tech giant has now launched a much-improved version dubbed Zhenmi Wireless Vacuum Juicer. The product is a third-party one and is on crowdfunding for 199 yuan ($28). After the crowdfunding exercise, it will be sold at 239 yuan ($33).

The Zhenmi Wireless Vacuum Portable Juicer uses an innovative oval cup body which not only guarantees visual beauty but also allows users to maintain a comfortable grip. It comes in Cherry Pink and Light Blue colours. For juicing, it features a 4-leaf stainless steel blade, combined with the eccentric spoiler technology which increases the whipped force by 35%. As a result, there is no need to shake the juicer while blending. It is touted as capable of even breaking ice cubes.

The new juicer is designed with a quick juice function which only requires you to double-click to turn on fast juice. In this mode, it only takes 28 seconds to quickly squeeze the juice whereas the traditional juicer takes 40 seconds to squeeze a cup of juice.

It adopts 301 stainless steel blade and an environment-friendly PC + ABS food-grade material. The cup body and whipping head can be washed with water as they are 100% sealed and drip-proof.

As the name implies, the Zhenmi Wireless Vacuum Portable Juicer comes with vacuum function which is deployed to evacuate the device after use. It only takes one button to automatically evacuate in 15 seconds in order to prevent oxidation of the fruit residue. The vacuum can maintain a pressure of -30kPa for 4 hours (recyclable vacuum). This will ensure the interior is fresh even when locked.

The gadget gets its power from an impressive 2400mAh battery which it claims can squeeze 25 cups of fresh juice when fully charged. It uses a simple and efficient adsorption charging method and can be charged by attaching the charging head to the top of the juicer. It also supports charging modes such as power bank, and car charging and will be fully charged in just 2 hours.

The product is expected to start shipping in China on April 19.

Huawei P40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 28, 2020

Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi officially announced their main flagship smartphones of 2020 for the global market. Prices raised, but they bring 5G and a lot of new exciting features on the shelves. In this specs comparison, we will shed some light on the differences between the new flagship series by focusing on the Pro and Plus versions. This is a specs comparison between Huawei P40 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. While the Mi 10 Pro is the most advanced Xiaomi device, Huawei and Samsung released even more advanced variants of the P40 and the S20. If you want to read a comparison between them, head to this link.

Huawei P40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

	Huawei P40 Pro	Samsung Galaxy S20+	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158.2 x 72.6 x 9 mm, 209 g	161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm, 188 g	162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm, 208 g
DISPLAY	6.58 inches, 1200 x 2640p (Full HD+), OLED	6.7 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz	Samsung Exynos 990, octa-core 2.73 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 – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB – nano memory card slot	12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – micro SD slot	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 10, EMUI 10	Android 10, One UI	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 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 50 + 12 + 40 MP + TOF camera, f/1.9 + f/3.4 + f/1.8 Dual 32 MP + IR TOF 3D front camera	Quad 12 + 64 + 12 + 0.3 MP TOF, f/1.8 + f/2.0 + f/2.2 + f/1.0 10 MP f/2.2 front camera	Quad 108 + 8 + 12 + 20 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.0 + f/2.0 + f/2.2 20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4200 mAh, fast charging 40W, Fast wireless charging 27W	4500 mAh, fast charging 25W, Fast wireless charging 15W	4500 mAh, fast charging 50W and fast wireless charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, fast reverse wireless charging 27W, waterproof IP68, infrared face recognition	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, waterproof IP68	Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging

Design

I like the minimalism of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. With a single punch-hole camera, very narrow bezels and a less invasive camera module, it looks sweet. But unfortunately, it is the only which does not offer any kind of water resistance. Just like the Samsung Galaxy S20+, Huawei P40 Pro has the IP68 certification making it waterproof. Further, it has the highest screen-to-body ratio, even though not everyone may like the huge punch-hole housing the front cameras and sensors. Samsung Galaxy S20+ is the perfect compromise with its single punch-hole display, IP68 certification, and a more compact and thinner design.

Display

Despite it is the smallest panel, the display of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is the most stunning one. It is the only to support a refresh rate up to 120 Hz, as well as a higher Quad HD+ resolution. According to the specs on the paper, right after we got the Xiaomi Mi 10 with an HDR10+ panel supporting a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 180 Hz touch-sampling rate. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro also comes with a wider 6.67-inch panel. The fingerprint scanner of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ should be better since it is an ultrasonic sensor. Samsung Galaxy S20+ should even provide better audio quality with its AKG stereo speakers. Even the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has stereo speakers, while Huawei P40 Pro does not.

Hardware/Software

If we exclude the European version of the S20+, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20+ come with the amazing Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage, and they boast the highest performance. Samsung Galaxy S20+ has expandable storage, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro does not. The Exynos version of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ launched in the European market has an inferior chipset, especially when it comes to 5G connectivity since it does not support mmWave. Huawei P40 Pro is still a very powerful flagship, but Snapdragon 865 is more performing than its Kirin 990 and its two rivals come with more RAM, while the P40 Pro stops at 8 GB. Further, Huawei P40 Pro does not have Google services preinstalled due to the U.S. ban but it relies on Huawei Mobile Services.

Camera

On the paper, the quad rear camera of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro looks very impressive with its 108 MP main sensor, two telephoto lens with 10x hybrid zoom, and a 20 MP ultrawide sensor. But Huawei P40 Pro may actually offer an even better photo quality with its 50 MP main sensor, a 40 MP ultrawide lens and a 12 MP periscopic sensor with 5x optical zoom. Even Samsung Galaxy S20+ is one of the best camera phones out there, but it might be able to compete with its opponents only when it comes to video recording, especially thanks to its amazing stabilization system.

Battery

Due to their bigger batteries, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20+ should offer a longer battery life on a single charge. But given that we did not test all of these devices thoroughly, we still can not give a precise and definitive opinion. What we know is that Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro offers the fastest wired charging and wireless charging technologies, while Huawei P40 Pro reaches the highest speeds at reverse wireless charging.

Price

Both Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Huawei P40 Pro start at €1000/$895 globally, while for the Samsung Galaxy S20+ you need €1,099. Considering the whole specs sheets, Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro are more or less at the same level and we will need to test both thoroughly in order to give you a definitive verdict. I would personally go for the Snapdragon 865 version of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ since it is waterproof and it has a better display. On the paper, Huawei P40 Pro is slightly inferior in terms of hardware and battery, but its cameras might offer a higher photo quality.

Read More: Huawei P40 Pro scores 482457 points on AnTuTu

Huawei P40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei P40 Pro

PROS

eSIM
Waterproof IP68
3D facial recognition
Fastest reverse wireless charging
Amazing cameras

CONS

No Google services
Smaller battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

PROS

Awesome cameras
Fastest wireless charging technology
Fastest charging technology
Stereo speakers
Great performance

CONS

No water resistance

Samsung Galaxy S20+

PROS

Great display
Stereo speakers
Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
IP68 waterproof
Micro SD slot
eSIM

CONS

Price

Xiaomi rolls out the long-awaited Android 10 update to Mi 9 Pro 5G

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Mar 28, 2020

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G was the Chinese smartphone maker’s as well as the world’s cheapest 5G flagship smartphone at the time of its launch. But unfortunately, the device is yet to receive an Android 10 update, the latest version of Android released in September 2019. Thankfully, the firm has now started seeding out the first batch of stable Android 10 build to beta testers.

Xiaomi launched the Mi 9 Pro with 5G connectivity in the second half of 2019 exclusively for China. Although Android 10 was out when the device hit the shelves, it came with Android 9.0 Pie but with MIUI 11 onboard. However, the company did not update it to the latest version of Android until now even though it is the brand’s first 5G phone in its home country.

It took Xiaomi nearly six months to roll out the first batch of stable Android 10 update to the Mi 9 Pro 5G. Better late than never, the update is currently being seeded out to the beta users and thus stable users will have to still hang on for a while. The OTA update weighs 2.6GB in size and bumps up the security patch level to March 2020.

If the initial beta users do not encounter any critical bugs, then the same build will be rolled out as stable to normal users. Else, the beta users will receive another patch to fix those bugs and only then the normal users will get to use Android 10 on their Mi 9 Pro 5G.

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New Honor 30S Teasers confirm Punch-hole Display, Side-mounted Fingerprint, and Quad cameras

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Mar 28, 2020

Honor will be launching the Honor 30S in China on March 30 as planned. Ever since the launch date was announced, the brand has been teasing the design and certain specs of the handset on Weibo. Now, a new set of teasers reveal the phone’s front, side, and back in full glory.

Glory Cheung, Strategy and Cheif Brand Officer of Honor has shared three teaser renders of the upcoming Honor 30S since March 26. The first teaser poster reveals the back of the device, which houses a quad-camera setup at the top left corner. The cameras are arranged in a rectangular block in a symmetrical manner with 3 sensors on one side separated by a line with a single sensor, LED flash as well as AI branding on the other side. Further, the rear panel of the device features a gradient design inspired by the wings of butterflies as per the brand executive.

The second teaser poster shows us the right side of Honor 30S housing volume rockers and power key with an integrated fingerprint sensor. Additionally, this render also gives us an idea about the bump of the camera array, which interestingly looks to be slimmer than the competition even though the phone is tipped to feature a custom large primary sensor with 64 megapixels.

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Finally, the latest teaser shared today gives us the first-ever clear glimpse of the device’s front. This confirms the forthcoming Honor 30S to sport a punch-hole display, which was somewhat visible in the teaser for 40W fast charging support posted by the brand yesterday. Also, the punch-hole sits at the top left corner and seems to be smaller than other mid-range smartphones.

All the teasers posted by Honor’s Zhang Xiaoyun flaunted the Honor 30S in Green color, which was leaked a couple of days back. Apart from this color, the handset is also expected to arrive in Blue and Orange gradients. Anyway, the biggest star of this smartphone will be the new HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G chipset, which has been confirmed to outperform Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G and HiSilicon Kirin 980.

OnePlus devices to soon get Always-on Display (AOD) functionality

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Mar 28, 2020

Always-on Display, also known as AOD is the most commonly requested feature on OnePlus smartphones for years. The company has been skipping it for all new smartphone launches but now it has confirmed to bring this functionality to the future OxygenOS builds.

OnePlus Community has played a key role in popularising the OnePlus brand since its inception. The company improves its products based on the feedback it receives from its community. Thus, to further enhance the feedback system, the brand announced the OnePlus IDEAS program earlier this month, which allows community users to submit their ideas for new features on OnePlus devices.

It has not been a month but the program seems to have worked out well for the company and the users. At present, the most liked submissions include AOD, PC Mode (similar to Samsung Dex), Edge notification lights, Developer-friendly for Google Camera ports, and improvement in the alert slider.

Fortunately, OnePlus has confirmed on its official Twitter handle that Always-on Display has been added to the roadmap. But it does not say when it will be released and which devices will get it first. Going by the history of the company, we can expect this feature to debut in beta builds under the OxygenOS Laboratory section and slowly make its way to stable releases.

The top IDEA is Always-On Display. We hear you, and our OS Product team has replied: it's on our roadmap.

— OnePlus (@oneplus) March 27, 2020

OnePlus has been using AMOLED displays on its smartphones consistently since the OnePlus 3 series. But it is uncertain which devices will get the AOD feature as the 3 and 3T has already reached the end of their support. Perhaps, devices from 5T or 6 will be blessed with this feature.

Redmi 9 specs and image leaks: packs four rear cams and an Helio G80 SoC

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 28, 2020

The Redmi 9 is expected to launch as a successor to the Redmi 8. A leak says the phone will launch in the third quarter of the year but that seems like a long time for Redmi to launch a successor for a mid-range or entry-level phone. Today, a leak has revealed key specs of the phone as well as a photo that shows the design of the rear.

The source of the leak is Sudhanshu Ambhore who in turn says he got the info from a Chinese source. According to the tweet, the Redmi 9 will be powered by MediaTek’s Helio G80 chipset. This is the same chipset inside the Realme 6i that was announced over a week ago.

Here's an exclusive live image of Redmi 9 with some key specs from a Chinese source

MediaTek Helio G80
13MP Main + 8MP Wide + 5MP Macro + 2MP Depth
Purple & Green color options (atleast 2)#Redmi9 pic.twitter.com/X43WMx95VF

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) March 28, 2020

The Redmi 9 should come in multiple configurations with the base model having 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage.

The configuration of the rear cameras was also revealed in the leak. The primary sensor is a 13MP camera and it is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.

The leaked image shows the Redmi 9’s design is inspired by that of the Redmi K30. Three of the cameras are arranged vertically in a single housing shared with a fingerprint scanner. To the left of this setup is a smaller housing that holds the fourth camera and LED flash. The whole setup is inside a ring but it is flush with the rest of the body, unlike that of the Redmi K30.

Alongside the purple colorway above, there will also be a green variant according to the leak.

UP NEXT: Redmi Note 9 5G likely approved by China’s 3C authority

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OPPO Reno Ace 2 full specifications, images leaked ahead of April launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 28, 2020

OPPO will be unveiling the OPPO Reno Ace 2 smartphone in April. Unlike the original Reno Ace that debuted in October 2019, the successor model will be coming with support for 5G connectivity. The handset that has a model number of PDHM00 has received approval from the TENAA telecom authority of China. The same model number was previously spotted at 3C and Wi-Fi certification bodies.

The TENAA listing reveals that the OPPO Reno Ace 2 has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display that offers 1080 x 2400 pixels. The 20:9 aspect ratio supporting screen has a round-shaped cutout at the top-left corner. The smartphone features a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel.

The Reno Ace 2 has four cameras housed inside its round-shaped camera setup. An LED flash can be seen on the right side of the handset. It comprises of a 48-megapixel primary lens. It is assisted by an 8-megapixel lens and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors.

Editor’s Pick: OPPO files patent for a new smart band design

The Android 10 OS along with ColorOS 7 is expected to come preloaded on the device. The 2.8GHz octa-core processor that fuels the handset seems to be the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. The phone may arrive in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM versions. It will be available in 128 GB and 256 GB storage sizes in China. There is no support for external storage on the phone.

The Reno Ace 2 will come equipped with in-screen fingerprint reader. It has a dual-cell battery. However, the TENAA listing reveals that 1955mAh is the rated capacity of its single cell. The listing also states that the phone will arrive in China in black, blue and purple colors.

The 3C certification of the PDHM00 phone had revealed that it could be arriving with a 65W fast charger. The Wi-Fi certification of the phone had revealed that it will carry support for dual-band Wi-Fi. Lastly, an executive from the company had recently confirmed that it will be arriving with a 40W fast wireless charger.

Leaked list reveals Xiaomi’s Q3 product lineup: includes Mi 7 2020, Mi 10T, POCO F2 Pro and more

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 28, 2020

Xiaomi and its related brands, Redmi and POCO are having a pretty interesting year. If you are on the search for a new phone, all three brands have multiple options to choose from. But this is just the first quarter of the year, so several more devices are expected to launch later.

A leak has surfaced on the web that reveals several new devices from Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO that are reported to be scheduled for release in the third quarter. Some of these devices have familiar names while others are not. According to the source, the list was decoded from an encrypted letter sent to a Xiaomi employee.

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There is no evidence that the list is real and even if it is, it is possible for devices to get canceled and launch dates to change. Nevertheless, we advise you to take it with a pinch of salt.

Redmi 9 and Redmi 9A – these are successors to last year’s Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A phones which are Redmi’s entry-level smartphones.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will launch as the Redmi Note 9S+

Redmi Note 9S+ – according to the list, the Redmi Note 9S+ will be a rebranded Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. However, Q3 seems like a pretty long time for a rebranded phone to launch in other markets outside of India.

The Redmi K30 Pro will launch as the POCO X2 Pro and Mi 10T

POCO X2 Pro – another interesting device that has appeared on the list is the POCO X2 Pro. The POCO X2 is already sold in India, which itself is a rebranded Redmi K30 4G.
The POCO X2 Pro is said to be the same device as the newly announced Redmi K30 Pro. We had speculated the Redmi flagship will launch as the successor to the POCO F1 but looking at it now, it does make sense since the Redmi K30 is the POCO X2, it is only right that the Redmi K30 Pro launches as the POCO X2 Pro.
Mi 10T – this too is another rebranded Redmi K30 Pro but heading to Europe. If we were to go by last year’s Redmi K20 launching as the Mi 9T in Europe, the Mi 10T should actually be the same device as the Redmi K30 4G.

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition will launch as the Mi 10T Pro

Mi 10T Pro – Xiaomi will follow up the Mi 9T Pro (Redmi K20 Pro) with a successor this year and it will also be a rebranded phone, but this time, of the newly launched Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition.

Redmi X10 4G/POCO F2/Mi 10S – even with Redmi and Xiaomi betting big on 5G this year, they are not abandoning 4G. Redmi will launch a phone called the Redmi X10, which should be the first of a new series. This device will then be sold as the POCO F2 and the Mi 10S. Curious as to the specs of this device? Don’t be as the Mi 10S was in the news earlier this month.
The Mi 10S, according to info from a Chinese leaker, is an upcoming phone from Xiaomi with a pretty large display. The source revealed the phone will launch in the second half of the year which goes in line with the Q3 release date state above. The Mi 10S should be a flagship phone with either the Snapdragon 865 chipset or the rumored Snapdragon 865+.

Redmi X10 5G/POCO F2 Pro 5G/Mi 10S+ 5G – There will also be a 5G version of the phone above and it will launch as the POCO F2 Pro 5G and the Mi 10S+ 5G. Other than 5G, it should have other features that make it different from the 4G version.

Xiaomi Mi 6 2020 — Mi 6 2020 render created by Weibo user @YJayyy

Mi 7 2020 – there was never a Mi 7 as Xiaomi jumped from Mi 6 to Mi 8 but this leak says we will be getting a Mi 7 2020. Is this the rumored Mi 6 2020 but with a new name? Only time will tell.

Xiaomi CC9 — Mi CC9 will get a successor this year that will be launched as the Mi 10 Lite outside China

Mi CC10/Mi 10 Lite – Xiaomi will announce a successor to the Mi CC9 which was the first product borne from its partnership with Meitu. Expect it to pack some interesting camera features. The leak says the phone is also the Mi 10 Lite. The phone was launched yesterday in Europe.

Mi MIX 4 and Mi MIX 4S – last year, Xiaomi announced the Mi MIX Alpha, a concept phone with a wrap-around screen. It wasn’t mass-produced as it would have cost a fortune. This year, the company will announce a proper successor to the Mi MIX 3. Actually two successors as there will also be a Mi MIX 4S. This should be Xiaomi’s best flagships of 2020 and we earnestly look forward to them.

Meizu Zero with 18W wireless charging — Will the Mi Zero have the same design approach as the Meizu Zero.

Mi Zero – the leaked product lineup also mentions a new phone called the Mi Zero. Is this another concept phone with no “holes” just like the Meizu Zero or will it be the first of a new line of smartphones? Your guess is as good as ours.

Which of these smartphones do you look forward to? Also, do you think Xiaomi is releasing too many phones? Let us know what you think in the comment box below.

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Xiaomi also launched Mi TV 4S 65″, Mi AIoT Router AC2350 & more in Europe

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Mar 28, 2020

Yesterday, Xiaomi held an online event in Europe where it unveiled a total of eight new products. The star of the night, surprisingly, wasn’t the flagship Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro models which came in with expensive price tags but a surprised Mi 10 Lite that offers 5G connectivity for just €349. The company also launched the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 which just a renamed Mi AirDots Pro 2.

Other smart IoT gadgets announced by the Chinese tech giant include the Mi TV 4S 65-inch, Mi AIoT Router AC2350, Mi AIoT Router AX3600 and the Mi Air Purifier 3H.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 65-inch 4K HDR TV features & Price in Europe

Xiaomi launched the Mi TV 4S 45″ and 55″ models in Spain last year. The company is now bringing the 65″ version of the high-end smart TV to Europe.

The Mi TV 4S is a 4K (3840 x 2160) HDR TV with MEMC (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation) technology for motion smoothening. There is a 64-bit MediaTek 6886 quad-core processor with a Mali 470 MP3 GPU inside the TV paired with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.

In terms of the design, the TV has a metal frame, a metal case, and a metal stand. There are three HDMI ports, three USB ports, an ethernet port, and an audio jack. It supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi in addition to Bluetooth Low Energy for connecting Bluetooth devices such as a keyboard, mouse, or gamepad. The TV has 2 x 10W speakers with bass and also supports dts-HD and Dolby Audio.

It runs Android TV 9 out of the box with up to 700,000 hours of content from Rakuten TV, RTVE, RedBull TV, Netflix, and Prime Video, etc. It also supports DVB-T2, DVB-C, and DVB-S2 live TV. If you want more apps or games, you can download them from the Google Play Store. It equally comes with a remote that supports voice command using Google Assistant. The remote has dedicated Netflix and Amazon Prime Video buttons.

The Mi TV 4S can also serve as the smart home hub for all your other Xiaomi smart home products. Using the remote, you can adjust the speed of the fan, turn off the air purifier, or activate your configured routines such as when going to bed.

As for the price, the Mi TV 4S 65-inch will sell for €549 (~$605) in Europe. It will be on the shelves of authorized Mi Stores in Europe from June.

Xiaomi Mi AIoT Router AC2350 & AX3600 Specs & Prices in Europe

China’s Apple, Xiaomi, also launched a new Mi Router version for the first time. The Mi AIoT Router AC2350 is a lower version of the Mi AIoT Router AC3600 which doesn’t have WiFi 6. The Mi Router AC2350 utilises a Qualcomm CPU, dual-band Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO speeds up to 2183Mbps, 6 external omnidirectional antennas + 1 AIoT antenna that automatically connects to Xiaomi smart devices using app.

The Mi Router AC3600 also announced for the European market. The high-end router adopts a seven-antenna design. It is powered by Qualcomm’s IPQ8071A chipset, paired with 512MB of RAM and 256MB of storage. Xiaomi’s first Wi-Fi 6 router, the AX3600 promises high-end performance and up to 9.6Gbps speeds. One of the seven antennas on the router is a dedicated AIoT antenna that supports dual-frequency and provides speeds of up to 150Mbps for IoT devices.

The Mi AIoT Router AC2350 comes with a cheaper €49.99 (~$55) price tag. On the other hand, the Mi Router AX3600 costs €119.99 ($132).

Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3H

The Mi Air Purifier 3H features a round OLED display similar to that of the previous generation. The display is a touch-enabled one and provides several indoor air data such as temperature, humidity, real-time PM2.5 value, as well as the purifier operating status, network connection status and other information.

The device also supports app control via the MIJIA app.

As for the price, the Mi Air Purifier 3H is priced at €179.99 (~$198). The device will be available soon in Europe.

Huawei MindSpore AI Computing Framework goes Open-Source

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Mar 28, 2020

Huawei MindSpore AI computing framework is similar to what Google’s TensorFlow is all about. But the latter has an advantage as it is an open-source platform. Following its footsteps, Huawei has also made its Mindspore framework open-source. The company announced it on the second day of Huawei Developer Conference Cloud 2020.

The Chinese tech giant Huawei first announced the MindSpore AI computing framework in August 2019. It follows the three core development goals and they are easy development, efficient execution, and adaptable to all scenarios respectively.

As privacy has become a concern in today’s world, MindSpore only deals with gradient and model information, which has already been processed. That means it does not process the data itself and hence private user data remains protected even in cross-scenario environments. Further, it also has a built-in model protection technology for added security.

The MindSpore AI framework can be used in all scenarios, across all devices, edges and cloud environments. It also provides on-demand cooperation between them and its “AI Algorithm As Code” design helps developers to build advanced AI applications seamlessly. Because in a typical neural network for NLP (Natural Language Processing), it has 20% fewer lines of core code than other frameworks in the market and thus increases the efficiency of developers by at least 50%.

Huawei MindSpore AI framework not only supports the company’s own lineup of AI processors such as Ascend 910 but also other CPUs and GPUs available in the market.

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Netflix HDR Playback now available on Pixel 4, OnePlus 7T, and Oppo Find X2 series

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Mar 28, 2020

Netflix requires certification on devices to play content in the respective format. Every now and then, the video streaming giant updates its list of officially supported devices. The latest change in the list brings back the Pixel 4 series and adds new devices from OnePlus and Oppo.

Even before the Google Pixel 4 series debuted, they were added to the officially supported HDR devices on Netflix’s official website. But they were soon removed as they were yet to go official. However, now as Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL available for purchase, Netflix once again adds them to the list after 5 months from their launch.

Further, the official Netflix HDR list also adds a couple of OnePlus devices namely OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro, both of which launched around the same time as the Pixel 4 series. Strangely, the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition is still missing. Hopefully, that gets listed soon as it is the most expensive smartphone launched by OnePlus to date and has all the necessary hardware requirements for HDR playback.

Finally, the newly launched Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro also make it to the list. It is worth noting that only selected models have been listed and they are PDEM10, PEDT10, CPH2023, PDEM30, and CPH2025 respectively.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is available for $249 on Giztop

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Mar 28, 2020

After stealing the 2019 best-selling Android phone crown from other leading phone makers, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has unveiled its next-generation budget smartphone dubbed the Note 9S.

Two variants of the latest entrant in Redmi’s well-received Note series, the Note 9S has gone up for sale on Giztop. The popular Chinese e-tailer is offering the 4GB RAM +64GB ROM Redmi Note 9S model for just $219. This model comes in three appealing color options including black, blue and white.

Those willing to shell out an extra $30 can go for the slightly larger model that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage space. Available in black, blue, as well as white color options, the aforesaid model will set you back $249.

The Redmi Note 9S was unveiled on Monday during an online launch event that was live-streamed from Xiaomi’s Beijing headquarters. The phone’s launch event was originally slated to take place in Kuala Lumpur but was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Redmi Note 9S sports an extra-large 6.67-inch Punch-hole Dot display with an FHD+ resolution. The Redmi Note series packs Snapdragon’s latest 700 series processor. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Octa-core processor and features an Adreno 618 GPU.

In the optics department, the phone houses a quad AI rear camera setup featuring a 48MP, an 8MP, 5MP, and a 2MP camera. Upfront, there’s a 16MP hole-punch selfie camera for capturing self-portraits and video calling.

The biggest talking point, however, is the robust 5,020-mAh battery that has been squeezed under the Redmi Note 9S’ hood. This is the largest battery the Chinese phone maker has ever built into a phone. With 18-watt fast-charging support, Xiaomi claims that the battery can last over two days.

Furthermore, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S runs MIUI 11 based on the latest Android 10 OS. Weighing in at 209 grams, the phone is on the heavier end of the weight spectrum. Its dimensions are 166 x 77 x 8.8mm, which is similar to Samsung’s massive Galaxy S20 Ultra’s dimensions of 167 x 76 x 8.8 mm, which means, it might not be a good idea to use it with just one hand.

It features a dedicated 2+1 SIM card slot that allows you to use two SIM cards at the same time. Moreover, you can expand the internal storage capacity of the phone up to 512GB via the microSD slot so that you have ample room for storing your multimedia content such as images, videos, music, documents, etc.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S and place your order through Giztop.

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Motorola One is finally receiving the Android 10 Update, Comes with February 2020 Security Patch

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Mar 28, 2020

Motorola Android smartphones have been running near to stock Android ever since Google bought it. The trend followed even when the company was sold to Lenovo. However, the pace of updates weakened over the years. To fix it, the brand joined the Android One program and the first phone in the series, as a result, was Motorola One. But still, this device is receiving its Android 10 stable update six months after Google released it to the public.

The Motorola One was launched in October 2018 with Android 8.1 Oreo on board. It is a rebadged Motorola P30 Play sold in China for the international markets. The handset received the Android 9.0 update after two months from its launch (December 2018). Actually, the brand could have launched the phone with Android Pie out of the box as the latest version of Android at that time was announced two months prior to the phone’s launch (August 2018).

As an Android One device, the Motorola One is supposed to get two system updates and three years of security patches. And thus, the company has finally started seeding out the Android 10 update to this handset but late as usual. As of now, the update is only available in Brazil.

The Android 10 update for Motorola One comes with build number QPK30.54-22 and February 2020 security patch. As the brand is seeding out the last beta build as the stable update to the public, the security patch is older. If you are using the Brazilian model, you can download the official fastboot update file and install it manually from the link provided below. Or else, wait till the OTA notification hits your device to install it automatically.

Download Official Stable Android 10 Fastboot Update for Motorola One

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Grab hefty discounts on Chuwi laptops and tablets at Aliexpress activity

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 27, 2020

Chuwi’s premium laptop and tablet fleet are on sale at Aliexpress 10th Anniversary celebration sale from March 27 to March 31. The Chinese electronics maker is offering massive discount coupons and organizing giveaways for the users who are participating in different activities. To mark the Anniversary celebrations, Chuwi in co-operation with AliExpress commend four different including coupons, buy one get one, giveaways and games.

Must See: Chuwi Hi10X Tablet PC is now Available for a Lowered Price of Just $229.99 on Gearbest

The concerned users can get a $50 off coupon by playing a game on the Chuwi activity page on Aliexpress. Moreover, there’s a 50% off coupon that is also available if you’re able to find the Chuwi brand on the Big Coupons activity page. Buy one gets one activity that brings a free high-quality laptop bag for the top 100 buyers of HeroBook Pro, LapBook Pro and top 50 users of AeroBook. Finally, if you’re looking to own Chuwi HeroBook Pro and Hi10X for free then don’t forget to enter the giveaway.

There are specifical discounts for the new users on the Aliexpress network. Some exclusive activities for Chuwi store followers are also present. Participate and know more about the ongoing AliExpress activity over here.

We have compiled some popular deals from the Chuwi store on Aliexpress. Here they are:

Chuwi Hi10X

Discount price – $196

Chuwi Hi10 X is a powerful makeover of a 10.1-inch classic tablet. It packs an upgraded processor, RAM and internal storage along with the support for HiPen Stylus. A docking keyboard can be used to convert the tablet into a fully convertible laptop. Precisely, Chuwi Hi10X features a 10.1-inch FHD display, an Intel N4100 Quad-Core chipset is available with 6GB RAM and 128 GB Internal Storage.

HeroBook Pro

Discount Price – $199

Herobook Pro 14.1-inch laptop is a cost-effective laptop packed with Intel N4000 Processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD. The laptop is efficient for office work and daily use. The premium portable body design makes the device ultra-luxurious. A discount of over $40 is available at AliEpress’s 10th-anniversary sale.

LapBook Pro

Discount Price – $299

It is a high-end laptop featuring Intel N4100 Processor coupled with an 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD with a metallic body. The Full HD screen with 9-% screen-to-body ratio offers broader visual experience with clear and narrow bezels. Its powerful processor is steadily enough to tackle every power-intensive tasks. The metallic body doesn’t affect the weight and superior texture.

Ther are several other devices present in the Chuwi’s Aliexpress activity. It is a golden opportunity for the users who want to own a laptop that too at groundbreaking prices. You can refer to the Chuwi official website for more information about the 10th Anniversary sale.

Huawei P40 Pro with broken rear glass panel spotted just days after launch

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Mar 27, 2020

Huawei official took the veil off the much-anticipated P40 series made up of the Huawei P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus a few days back. The P40 Pro, just like its siblings, features a premium glass body. Just days after the device was announced, the picture of a broken P40 Pro has surfaced online.

The picture shows a Frosted Silver variant of the P40 Pro with a broken rear glass panel at the top left corner, close to the rear camera. The damage will most likely have resulted from a hard fall. There are no details as to how it happened but this should be expected from a device using an all-glass design. The front panel of the device wasn’t shown. So, we can’t tell if it is broken as well.

Since the Huawei P40 series is yet to go on sale in China and on the global market, the model may likely be a media review unit or a retail store display unit or even an internal prototype. That should explain why the owner did not reveal his identity or the cause of the damage. The P40 Pro is promoted to sport a soft matte glass finish which doesn’t seem to have any Gorilla Glass protection. Thus, see this as a warning that the P40 Pro will be fragile. Perhaps, it will be more fragile than the P40 Pro Plus which features a ceramic body.

The Huawei P40 Pro starts at €999 ($1095) for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model. We would have thought Huawei will give it a more durable build. In the absence of that, you’ll have to buy a protective case alongside the flagship to prevent any damage.

The device is expected to be launched in China on April 8.

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 is the global version of the Mi AirDots Pro 2

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