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Samsung might hire a record number of experienced workers for its Chip Manufacturing division

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Companies around the world have been severely affected by the coronavirus outbreak and Samsung Electronics is no exception in this regard. Still, the firm expects to hire a record number of well-trained workers for its DS (device solutions) division in the first half of 2020 according to a report by Yonhap News Agency.

Samsung DS Division

Samsung’s DS division includes the company’s memory chip, system LSI, and foundry businesses. This division is slated to hire experienced workers in 51-career fields but the total count is unknown for now. Normally, the South Korean tech giant employs experienced workers for these businesses on an occasional basis whenever there is a need for manpower. But this time around, the company might hire workers for the whole division. This means the firm will offer jobs at a record number since its inception.

As per the latest survey on South Korea‘s top 500 firms by sales with a workforce of 300 or more by Korea Economic Research Institute (KERI), one-fourth of those companies are expected to cut back on their hiring or either has no plans to recruit new workers at least in the first half of the year amidst current situation. According to insiders from the industry, Samsung wants to make use of this situation by creating a win-win scenario for both itself and the jobless people.

Samsung will be focussing more on producing fourth-generation 1z nanometer (nm) DRAM and seventh-generation V-NAND chipsets this year as per the company’s DS division chief Kim Ki-nam.

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Redmi K30 Pro to come with “Super Bluetooth” with a range up to 400m

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Redmi K30 Pro is coming soon and Redmi has been revealing key features of the phone. We already know it will support 8K video recording, have quad rear cameras, and have a 60Hz refresh rate. Today, the Redmi Weibo account has revealed more details about the phone but this time with respect to connectivity.

According to one of the posters, the Redmi k30 Pro will come with what is called “Super Bluetooth” along with Bluetooth 5.1. The image says with Super Bluetooth, the connection range is extended to up to 400 meters. The range for Bluetooth 5.1 is about 243 meters which means the Redmi K30 Pro has nearly double that range.

Redmi K30 Pro Super Bluetooth

There is no explanation as to how the phone is able to extend its Bluetooth range but we expect more details will be disclosed at the launch.

The phone will also have Bluetooth 5.1 which provides low latency when connected to Bluetooth audio devices so your audio from games and movies sync properly.

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The manufacturer has also revealed that the Redmi K30 Pro will be able to connect to three networks at the same time with its 5G MultiLink feature. With this, you can connect to one 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection, a 5GHz Wi-Fi connection, and a 4G or 5G mobile network to maintain a stable internet connection that comes in handy when playing online games.

The Redmi K30 Pro will be announced on March 24 in China. It is expected to make its global debut later but as the POCO F2.

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8848 Titanium M6 5G luxury phone launching soon, pre-sale starts March 29

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Jed John Ikoba
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The year 2020 is expected to be headlined by 5G phones especially in China. Already, top brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo have all launched some 5G models. Luxury brand 8848 Mobile isn’t planning to be left out of the 5G race as it announced its first 5G phone dubbed 8848 Titanium M6 in December last year. The brand is now set to launch the 5G phone in China.8848 Titanium M6

A couple of teaser posters shared on 8848 Mobile’s Weibo page shows that the M6 smartphone will go on pre-sale on March 29. When that happens, the flagship phone will become the first 5G luxury phone, that is if we don’t count the custom versions of the Galaxy S20 and such like. The phone will come with a premium titanium body, the teaser hints. The teaser also promised a design crafted with the best form of craftsmanship.

Talking of the specs, the 8848 Titanium M6 is expected to feature a 6.01-inch AMOLED display and will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset which brings dual-mode SA and NSA 5G bands. The smartphone will equally come with up to 12GB of RAM and a whopping 1TB of storage. We expect it to have other lower memory variants. On the camera end, t will have  It also has a 64MP camera that can shoot 100MP photos.8848 Titanium M6

We don’t have details of the pricing yet but the previous-generation 8848 M5 was released in August 2018 with a base price of 12,999 yuan (~$1,831). Thus, the M6 is expected to be higher than that. The luxury phone market is not a very popular one but since 8848 Mobile had kept faith with its product like, we want to assume it has enough buyers to warrant investing in 5G phone.

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Download the Huawei P40 Series Official Wallpaper from here

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Huawei P40 series is slated to launch on March 26, almost a month later than previous years due to various factors such as coronavirus outbreak and Huawei ban. Nevertheless, the phones in the series have leaked multiple times over the past few months leaving nothing to be awed at while watching the launch online. Now, even the official wallpaper of the series is available to download, thanks to Ishan Agarwal, a popular leakster from India.

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei’s P series of premium smartphones debut in the first half of the year followed by Mate series in the second half. Lately, the P series has been performing extremely well in the camera department. Unsurprisingly, this year too will be no exception as a recent leak suggests beefy camera specs on the P40 Premium Edition, which at least on paper seems to be on par with Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.

Anyhow, we will know more about the P40 series when it will go official in a few days from now. Until then, all we can do is personalize our current smartphone with this simple yet inspiring official wallpaper of the series shared by Ishan on Twitter. This high-quality wallpaper comes in 7 MB in size with a pixel resolution of 1525 x 3218. If you liked it, then download it from the Google Drive link provided below.

Download Huawei P40 Series Official Wallpaper

 

UP NEXT: Camera specs of Huawei P40 Premium Edition leaked, Features Dual Telephoto Cameras

 

Ubuntu Touch can be now installed on Redmi Note 7

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Gone are the days when modding was a popular ritual among Android smartphone enthusiasts. Although the community still persists, it is limited due to the rearchitecting of Android over the years. With that being said, booting a different OS altogether on an Android smartphone has always been a difficult task. Luckily, a developer going by the name erfanoadbi on XDA developers have successfully ported Ubuntu Touch for the Redmi Note 7.

Xiaomi smartphones have always been popular in the modding community since the beginning, especially those powered by Qualcomm chipsets. And thus, Redmi Note 7 is no exception and it supports plenty of custom ROMs officially. As of now, all the custom firmware available for this device is based on Android just like any other handset. But now, after a year from its release, the phone can finally boot Ubuntu Touch, thanks to recognized developer erfanoabdi.

The developer managed to port Ubuntu Touch for Redmi Note 7 by using an existing port of Fxtec Pro 1 based on Project Halium by the developer NotKit. He also used preliminary device trees of Redmi 4X Ubuntu Touch build by another developer named Danct12 for this purpose. Also, in case anyone is interested to test it, he has already uploaded pre-built images for the public to try out. However, this project is merely a proof of concept at the moment as only WiFi as well as touch and Hardware Composer (display with acceleration) work for now.

Having said that, since the installation process is not straightforward for an average joe, it is better to wait for a future stable build as well as an easy installation method (hopefully).

 

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Redmi K30 Pro features Super Night Scene 2.0 – Check out the camera samples

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi will officially announce the Redmi K30 Pro 5G on March 24 but we have known almost all the features of the device thanks to the company’s official teasers. The tech giant’s Weibo handle has continued to share more teaser posters shedding light on more features of the device.

One of the posters reveals that the Redmi K30 Pro 5G will come with Super Night Scene 2.0. We believe this is an upgraded version of the Super Night Scene mode that Xiaomi first used on the Mi Mix 3 and later pushed via firmware updates to models. The night mode feature allows users to take HDR photos at night that appear super bright even if the lighting is poor. The Night Scene mode takes several photos at different exposures and combines them into a single image that is bright and with as less noise as possible. The camera is able to do it by combining 8 different technologies including HDR, AIS, 4-axis OIS, and multi-frame noise reduction.Redmi K30 Pro

Redmi did share a camera sample at night and deploying the Super Night Scene 2.0 feature. Although what was shared wasn’t the raw file, we can still vouch for the 64MP sensor to perform well under low light conditions.Redmi K30 Pro

Several camera samples were also picked up on the Weibo page. The sample photos showcase the capabilities of the rear cameras to capture crisp clear pictures of up to 30X zoom level and also clear portrait shots. Check out more of the pictures from below.

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Leaked ZTE Axon 11 specs reveal its a mid-range phone and not a flagship

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Habeeb Onawole
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ZTE has a new 5G smartphone coming called the Axon 11. We already know what the phone looks like thanks to a poster that leaked a few days ago. Now, the same source has shared the specs of the phone, and they reveal the Axon 11 is actually not a flagship phone but an upper mid-range 5G phone.

Some of the phone’s key specifications were posted on Weibo today by Digital Chat Station and he stated the Axon 11 is a mid-range device. We agree the naming is a bit confusing since the Axon 11 should naturally be a successor to the Axon 10. Actually, there wasn’t an Axon 10 but an Axon 10 Pro. So we expect there will be an Axon 11 Pro in the future that will be a flagship. This may arrive later this year and with the rumored Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset inside.

ZTE Axon 11 specs

The Axon 11 will have a 6.6-inch 2340 x 1080 display with a 60Hz refresh rate. It should be an AMOLED panel, so expect an in-display fingerprint scanner. We already know it has a waterdrop notch at the top for the selfie camera.

On the back are four cameras in a squircle camera housing. Digital Chat Station says the primary camera is a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1. This is the same sensor inside the Galaxy A71, Realme X50 Pro, and Black Shark 3 Pro. The details of the other cameras were not revealed.

Coming to the processor, the leaker revealed the Axon 11 is powered by Qualcomm’s SM7250 processor which can either be the Snapdragon 765G or Snapdragon 765. Both chipsets actually go by SM7250 but have different suffixes.

The Axon 11 will also have support for 18W fast charging but there is no mention of the battery capacity. The phone should run Android 10 out of the box with the company’s MiFavor skin on top.

ZTE will announce the Axon 11 on Monday, 23rd of March in China. We expect it to be priced competitively and also hope it will get a global release.

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Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A7160) specifications emerge on TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In December 2019, Samsung had launched the 4G-ready Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 phones in December. Rumors of their 5G variants have been circulating since sometime. Last month, the Galaxy A71 5G that has a model number of SM-A7160 was approved by Bluetooth SIG authority. Earlier this month, the handset was certified by the 3C certification body of China. The handset has now been spotted on China’s TENAA telecom body with its full specifications.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G TENAA listing states that its dimensions are 162.6 x 75.5 x 8.1mm and it weighs 185 grams. The device is driven by a minimum rated battery of 4,370mAh capacity.

The clocking speeds of the octa-core processor which powers the Galaxy A71 5G is mentioned as 2.2 / 1.8 GHz on TENAA. The handset was spotted with Exynos 980 chipset on Geekbench in February. It offers the same clocking speeds which is mentioned in the TENAA listing of the Galaxy A71 5G. The regular version of the Galaxy A71 is fueled by Snapdragon 730G. The Exynos 980 5G chipset which powers the A71 5G was first introduced on the Vivo X30 series that debuted at the end of the previous year.

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The TENAA listing of the Galaxy A71 5G is incomplete as it does not mention the exact size and resolution of its display. It has a 64-megapixel quad camera setup and its front camera and internal storage information seems to be mentioned incorrectly on TENAA. The handset could be coming with a 6.7-inch display, 32-megapixel front camera and 128 GB of storage. It features an in-screen fingerprint reader. There is no word yet on the launch date of the Galaxy A71 5G.

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Vivo V19 launch date for India could be postponed to April 3; Price in India may start at Rs. 26,990 (~$357)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo had recently confirmed that the Vivo V19 smartphone will be made official in India on March 26. However, the launch date tweet from the company has been deleted. According to 91mobiles, the Chinese manufacturer has postponed the launch of the Vivo V19 phone to April 3. Also, a fresh report on MySmartPrice reveals that the Vivo V19 reveals that its base model will be priced at Rs. 26,990 (~$357).

Vivo V19 price in India (Rumored)

Vivo India is yet to confirm the new launch date for the Vivo V19 smartphone. It is unclear whether the company has delayed the V19 arrival to avoid its clash with Narzo 10 series that is scheduled to go official on the same date in the country.

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The Vivo V19 is expected to carry a price tag of Rs. 26,990 (MOP – Marketing Operating Price) (~$357) for the base model that will have 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. Its maximum retail price (MRP) is Rs. 28,990 (~$388), says the new pricing leak. In the offline markets, the same model may cost between Rs. 26,990 and Rs. 28,990 (~$388). The pricing of the higher 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition is not known yet.

It is speculated that owners of HDFC and ICICI cardholders will offer a cashback of 10 percent for the customers who pre-book the V19. IDFC First Bank customers can avail 5 percent through pre-booking. HBD Financial Services will offer one EMI as cashback. Other offers that will be available for Vivo 19 buyers in India include one-time screen replacement, Cashify exchange bonus and Rs. 40,000 units of Jio.

Vivo V19 specifications (Rumored)

Recent reports have revealed that the Vivo V19 has a 6.44-inch full HD+ resolution supporting dual punch-hole screen that has a 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual cameras. The rear shell of the phone has 48-megmapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera. It will be powered by Snapdragon 712 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 4,500mAh battery. It will come with 33W fast charging and in-display fingerprint reader. Mystic Silver and Piano Black are the two color variants of the smartphone.

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Buy Xiaomi Portable Bluetooth Speaker 2 for Just $22.99 from Giztop

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Vinay Patel
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Aside from offering smartphones that garner worldwide popularity, Xiaomi is bent on offering smart devices that come in handy in our day-to-day lives. Crafted for daily life usage, some of these products offered by Xiaomi include smart toothbrushes, sports band, Mi Air Purifier, etc.

Xiaomi Portable Bluetooth Speaker 2

Keeping in line with that, the Chinese electronics giant recently added the Xiaomi Portable Bluetooth Speaker 2 to its already impressive portfolio of smart home gadgets. Available in two appealing color options including black, as well as white, the feature-laden music accessory has received a price cut on Giztop.

Both, the black as well as the white color Xiaomi Portable Bluetooth Speaker 2 models would normally set you back $29.99, you can get them for a lowered price of only $22.99. In short, you can get a $7 off on the Bluetooth speaker’s original asking price, provided you place your order from the popular Chinese e-tailer.

The Compact Bluetooth Speaker from Xiaomi adopts a minimalist design. The upper speaker is made using high-quality aluminum and coated with anodized oxide for a classy look and feel. The lower portion of the smart speaker is made using strong PC and ABS alloy and includes a stylish LED indicator.
xiaomi portable bluetooth speaker 2

Designed to delivers full bass and clear treble, this Tmyphany speaker is backed by a 1200mAh Li-Polymer battery that offers up to 7-hours music playback. It adopts advanced Bluetooth 4.1 which is compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled devices and supports a wide range of up to 10m.

The Xiaomi Portable Bluetooth Speaker 2 features a built-in microphone for hands-free calling. Simply press the aluminum top lightly to receive incoming calls. You can follow this link to check out more details about the portable Bluetooth speaker and place your order.

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OPPO PDAM10 full specifications leaked on TENAA; Could be the next A-series phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OPPO’s upcoming smartphone that has a model number of PDAM10 has surfaced at the database of TENAA, the telecom authority of China. The specifications of the phone suggest that it is a forthcoming mid-range phone from the company. The images of the smartphone haven’t appeared yet to TENAA. Early speculations suggest that it could be the next A series OPPO phone for China.

The TENAA appearance of the smartphone revealed that it has 162 x 75.06 x 8.9mm and it weighs 188 grams. Dark green will be one of the color variants of the device.

The handset has a 6.5-inch display that produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. There is no confirmation on whether the display sports a waterdrop notch or a punch-hole. The smartphone houses a 4,880mAh minimum rated battery.

Oppo A11
Oppo A11

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The 2GHz octa-core processor powers the OPPO PDAM10 smartphone. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. The Android 10 OS comes preloaded on the phone. The smartphone is equipped with a native storage of 128GB. There is a microSD card slot on the smartphone for additional storage.

The OPPO PDAM10 smartphone has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The back panel of the phone has a quad camera setup. It includes a 12-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel second shooter and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors. The handset could be sporting a regular fingerprint scanner on its back. Hopefully, the images of the phone will appear on TENAA in the next few days.

Recent reports have revealed that OPPO could be launching as many as three other A-series phones in different markets such as OPPO A92, OPPO A12 and A12e. The OPPO A92 recently received certification from Singapore’s IMDA authority. Its moniker appears that it could be the successor of the OPPO A91 phone.

The OPPO A12e is said to be equipped with 6.2-inch display, Snapdragon 450, 3 GB of RAM, 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup, 8-megapixel front camera and 4,230mAh battery. The A12 was recently spotted on Geekbench with Helio P35 SoC, 3 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie OS.

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Buy Xiaomi Mijia Smart Camera Standard Edition for Just $18.99 from Giztop

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Vinay Patel
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\While we usually associate Xiaomi with top-end mobile phones, the Chinese tech behemoth manufacturers a slew of other equally top-notch products across various categories including consumer electronics. Xiaomi launches a lot of these products under its ecological chain companies.

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Camera Standard Edition

Earlier this month, Xiaomi introduced a new camera bearing the Xiaomi Smart Camera Standard Edition moniker under one of its ecological chain brands, Mijia. The camera that was made available to the public on March 8th at 10 AM, is currently up for grabs for a considerably reduced price through Giztop.

The Xiaomi Mijia Smart Camera Standard Edition would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now purchase it for just $18.99. Touted as one of China’s most reliable online e-tailers, Giztop is doling out a noteworthy discount on the camera’s original asking price of $21.99.
Xiaomi Mijia Smart Camera Standard Edition

Sporting a unique round shape, the Xiaomi Smart Camera Standard Edition has a sensor that records at a Full HD (1080p) resolution. The camera features an ultra-wide-angle shot with a 170-degree field of view, which is relatively higher than the MIJIA Smart camera’s 130-degree field of view and offers a crystal-clear video output.

To avoid creating false alarms due to animals, insects and other moving objects that are captured in the field of view, the MIJIA Smart Camera Standard Edition employs AI smart detection of humans. Aside from that, the camera has an undisturbed night vision, which is ideal for most domestic environments.

Furthermore, the Xiaomi Smart Camera Standard Edition ensures you are not disturbed at night by adopting the invisible infrared to capture images at night. It features a full-duplex voice call design to provide an upgraded voice call experience.
xiaomi smart security camera

The upgraded two-way communication has a question and answer style feature similar to the walkie-talkie for enabling uninterrupted communication between two parties. Once connected to your smartphone, the Xiaomi Smart Camera Standard Edition can be used for remote viewing.

All you need to do is to connect it to a mainstream Android device take advantage of its PiP (picture-in-picture) function. Resembling a tiny window, the screen is pinned on the screen that can be viewed from anywhere without interrupting other functions.

xiaomi smart security camera

Moreover, the camera supports multiple screens on one screen, which means, you can simultaneously view all the screens on the screen if you have multiple cameras set up in your home. The camera has a magnetic base that allows you to stick it to various metal objects such as refrigerators.

The MIJIA Smart Camera Standard Edition comes with an IP65 dustproof and waterproof protection and supports Andriod 4.4 or iOS9.0 or above. You can follow this link to place your order through Giztop and avail of the discount before the promotion sale wraps up.

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Buy 116 Plus Smart Bracelet for Just $6.89 from Gearbest

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Vinay Patel
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It is imperative for us to lead a healthier lifestyle as it helps you stave off long-term illnesses and other chronic diseases. While regular physical activities such as exercising and engaging in outdoor sports are important for healthy growth, it is not feasible with our fast-paced lives.

116 Plus Smart Bracelet

Thankfully, the internet is teeming with all sorts of fitness gadgets such as smartwatches, smart bracelets, fitness wristbands, etc that help you monitor your health and achieve fitness goals without spending a lot of money on gym memberships. If you are in the market for an inexpensive, yet feature-rich smart bracelet, you might want to give the 116 Plus a test drive.

While it would normally set you back a pretty penny, the black-tinted 116 Plus smart bracelet has gone up for sale carrying a lowered price tag of just $6.89. This is a 54 percent drop in the smart bracelet’s original asking price of $14.99.

Also available in red, green, blue, as well as purple color options, the 116 Plus Smart Bracelet is loaded with awe-inspiring features. Sporting a 1.3-inch large color screen, the 116 Plus Smart Bracelet tracks your activities using electronic sensors.

116 Plus Smart Bracelet

A great choice for sports lovers, the 116 Plus offers multiple features including running and distance covered, heart rate monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, and more. Moreover, the bracelet wristband is made using lightweight, skin-friendly soft TPU materials, which means, you can wear it for a longer duration without experiencing any sort of discomfort.

Furthermore, the 116 Plus carries an IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating. It offers real-time blood-pressure monitoring data that can be synced to the mobile app. To check your current heart rate measurement results, all you need to do is to access the heart rate test interface on the watch for a few seconds.

It accurately records every night’s sleep information including deep sleep, light sleep and wake-up time, which helps you determine and improve your sleep pattern. When the 116 Plus is synced with your phone, you can find the smart bracelet immediately in case you misplace it.

Much to the delight of sports lovers, the 116 Plus comes with multiple sports modes, allowing the bracelet to record your sports data such as steps, skipping, situps, etc. You can capture memorable moments using the bracelet simply by pairing it with your mobile phone.

Regrettably, the 116 Plus Smart Bracelet will be available for a lowered price for just one day through Gearbest. You can follow this link to avail of the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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OnePlus quietly adds ‘Instant Translation’ feature in the latest OxygenOS Open Beta releases

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OnePlus launched the OnePlus 7T Pro in the second half of 2019. Back then, at the launch event, the company teased a feature called ‘Instant Translation’, which translates the user’s speech real-time on video calls. It has been a few months since the phone debuted but this feature never came to the device. However, it looks like OnePlus has quietly added it in the latest OxygenOS Open Beta for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7T. 

Although OnePlus included the ‘Instant Translation’ feature in the OxygenOS Open Beta 11 for OnePlus 7 / 7 Pro and OxygenOS Open Beta 2 for OnePlus 7T, it does not seem to work at least on Google Duo as per XDA Developers. Additionally, they also found it to use Google Translate service to deal with translations. It is worth noting that the official changelog for the above-mentioned two updates did not mention the addition of this new feature. Therefore, it is possible that this feature was not intended to be added in this release.

Anyway, if you are interested to have a sneak peek at this delayed feature, then you must have the latest OxygenOS Open Beta build installed on either OnePlus 7, 7 Pro or 7T. Once you have it up and running, then navigate to Settings -> Utilities -> OnePlus Laboratory -> Instant Translation and enable it. On the same page, you can choose the languages that you want to translate while on video calls. The Instant Translation can be toggled on or off easily from quick settings tile once you have enabled it under settings.

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Redmi K30 Pro to feature ‘Stacked Motherboard’ design, crams in 61 components per sq centimeter

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Redmi, the year-old subbrand of Xiaomi will be announcing its next flagship smartphone Redmi K30 Pro on March 24 in China. Ever since the brand unveiled the launch date, it has been teasing the specs of the handset for a few days now. Continuing the trend, the brand’s General Manager Lu Weibing today unfolded that the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro will cram in up to 61 components per square centimeter in its chassis.

A couple of days back, Mr. Lu explained the difficulties involved in implementing pop-up camera design in 5G smartphones. He said that 5G components require more space and thus manufacturers have been avoiding pop-up cameras lately in 5G devices with Redmi K30 Pro being an exception. He also added that 5G phones require a bigger battery and better thermal performance, which unfortunately cannot be achieved by dividing the motherboard into two parts – a common design in phones with pop-up cameras.

Thus, Redmi K30 Pro opted for a different approach that compelled the brand to adopt the now-common sandwich (stacked) motherboard design present in flagship smartphones like its parent company’s Mi 10 Pro. As per Mr. Lu, the device will cram in up to 61 components per square centimeter by stacking up one motherboard over another. He also said that the phone will include 3885 components, which is 268% more than that of last year’s Redmi K20 Pro. 

 

Redmi K30 Pro Pop-up Camera

He also confirmed that the pop-up camera will pop in / out within 0.58 seconds, thanks to the new stepper motor with a speed of 14.2mm per second, up from 11.5mm per second of its predecessor. That means, it will be 27% faster than the last generation and thus will retract quicker than before during accidental falls.

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Ulefone Armor X7 with Android 10 on presale for $69.99

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Simranpal Singh
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Ulefone is actively promoting its devices either via the giveaways or via some exciting games. The Chinese smartphone is launching Ulefone Armor X7 and has enabled its presale via the company’s official website for $79.99. It is a golden chance to get the hands-on of Ulefone Armor X7 for those who have missed grabbing it for free via a huge giveaway event held last month.

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Ulefone Armor X7 is a rugged, solid and robust smartphone featuring IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G. It is a perfect choice for several users working industries under extreme environments.

The smartphone is powered with a power-efficient quad-core processor featuring 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage. There’s a massive 4000 mAh battery for long standby times. It also packs features like face unlock and fingerprint ID. It runs on the latest and the greatest Android 10 Operating System. The presence of NFC enables Google Pay and other touchless payments.

In-camera department, Ulefone Armor X7 features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel selfie camera.

The interested users need to shell out $79.99 for the Armor X7 until March 27. However, a few lucky customers can get it for $69.99 as the company offers an additional $10 off on 10 units per day. A deal consisting bicycle phone holder along with Armor X7 costs $89.99.  You can get more details about the Armor X7 by visiting the official website.

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Grab Doogee S95 with modules for $199 at brand’s 7th anniversary sale

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Simranpal Singh
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Doogee is one of the most trusted Chinese smartphone brands. It is celebrating its 7th anniversary by offering hefty discounts on its popular smartphones across the globe. The users can grab a discount of over $30 and more by using the respective coupons over the official Doogee website or the Aliexpress store. All the users can grab the discount coupons of $30 on Doogee S95.

doogee s95

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A $30 discount on Doogee S95 can be availed by using the coupon code DGS9530OFF for the first 500 units. However, the users can also win the rugged device by playing the game on its official Aliexpress store.

Reasons to buy Doogee S95 

The rugged smartphone features a lot of competitive specifications at such an affordable price. We have created a list of features:

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Module Design – The smartphone supports different modules to enhance the hardware specifications of the device. Plenty of different modules are present to offer extended functionality on the Doogee S95 smartphone.

Different Certification – The Doogee S95 is a wash, dust and scratch proof device as it is IP 68/IP69K and Mil-STD 810 G certified device.

Triple Rear sensor – For the photography fanatics, the Chinese smartphone manufacturers have added a triple rear camera module featuring a Sony IMX582 48-megapixel primary camera along with two other image sensors. The smartphone is well equipped to take night photography to another level.

Powerful Front Camera – There’s a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling. The users can even use it to authenticate the device.

Helio P90 AI Core processor – The device hosts a powerful Helio P90 chipset featuring an AI Octa-Core processor.

Massive 5150 mAh battery – Doogee S95 features a huge 515 mAh battery that can withstand a couple of days without even charging.

Doogee S95 Modules

The smartphone modular design support several modules. Here are all the modules present:

3500 mAh Modular Battery :

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The Doogee S95 supports a 3500 mAh battery module along with a speaker. Along with the massive battery capacitive, the module supports a 10W wireless quick charge and the presence of Type-C port makes it independent.

HiFi Speaker:

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Are you finding Doogee S95 speaker sounds a bit low? Then, you can use a magnetic HiFi speaker module that can be swapped onto the phone to enjoy better and powerful audio. The module packs 6W dual 27mm speakers with high quality misc along with an integrated battery capacity of 10 hours.

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Other Doogee S95 Specs:

The smartphones come with an immersive 6.3-inch water display having a full HD resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. THere’s a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect against usual falls.

The smartphone sports an aluminium chassis along with hard plastic and rubber parts. The MediaTek Helio P90 chipset along with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage makes it a perfect combination. The chipset features APU 2.0 for AI and IMG PowerVR GM 9446 GPU for graphics.

It is a perfect combination of being sturdy and high-end specifications.  Grab the Doogee S95 from the promotion website and get the discount coupons.

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Xiaomi partners Firework to bring access to short videos on Mi phones

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi Corp has entered into a global strategic partnership with Firework, a Silicon Valley-based short video network platform. Firework is one of the fastest-growing interactive video platforms on mobile. It operates in the same manner as TikTok, allowing its users to find, create, and share homemade 30-second videos.

The partnership isn’t just about having the free app onboard Xiaomi phones but will allow Mi users to gain access to Firework’s Reveal technology. The tech allows videos to have a 360 degree, horizontal and vertical point of view. In addition, Firework’s 36-second short story videos will now be available on Xiaomi smartphones.

Furthermore, Firework will reportedly work with local creators in India, Russia and Indonesia to give Mi users the leverage to explore its content in local languages. Firework says its contents are streamlined using a multi-layered process that includes artificial intelligence and human intervention in a bid to ensure that they are safe and unwanted content will not be visible to users.

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According to Wang Dong, Deputy General Manager, Internet 4th Department of Xiaomi Corporation, the company was thrilled to partner with Firework in Mi Videos. The Xiaomi exec also hinted that the company’s goal is to “offer premium quality, curated videos to our users and Firework adds tremendous value to that”. “Firework being a global, responsible brand offers us a video ecosystem that is safe and offers an enriching experience for our users,” he added.firework

Firework’s India Head of Partnerships and Growth, Sudarshan Kadam said, equally spoke glowingly of the alliance with Xiaomi which he described as yet another game-changing development in the short video space.  He also added that the firm’s philosophy of offering “brand-safe content” will ensure users are entertained and enlightened. The company says it will ensure the alliance benefits the entire short video ecosystem on its platform.

Some might wonder why Xiaomi, a Chinese company chose to partner with the US company instead of its fellow Chinese firm – TikTok. Reasons are not difficult to decipher. Xiaomi is looking to build a global brand and presently, TikTok is bedevilled with privacy concerns in the west. Xiaomi won’t want to be caught up in that web. Thus, the partnership with Firework is strategic, given its clean reputation and Xiaomi’s large user base which continues to grow in India and Europe.

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Creality CR-10 V2 3D Printer launches with several new enhancements

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Simranpal Singh
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Creality is a popular 3D printer manufacturer company based in Shenzen, China. It specializes in 3D printer related services like 3D printing software research, 3D printer distribution, high precision 3D printers, and other materials. The company’s CR 10 series is worldwide known for its quality and finish across its wide brochure of 3D printers. However, the Chinese firm has launched a new Creality CR-10 V2 3D printer with improved features and enhancements.

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The new printer is wholely redesigned to attain better performance by reducing the vibrations and ensuring stable and accurate performance. The added V-profile also ensures more stable printing performance. The presence of high-standard V-profiles reduces sloshing when the printer is in motion. The heat dissipation system also received an upgrade with a two-way sphenoid cooling nozzle availing uniform heat dissipation in both the directions.

Creality CR10 V2 is an ultra-quiet 3D printer with noise reduction and compression resistance technologies. It even improves the strength of silicon glass printing with strong adhesion.

The installation of Creality CR10 V2 is quite easy as it comes with BL-Touch bed-leveling frame. It does not need any professional installation person due to an uncomplicated process.

The 3D printer is energy efficient as it turns off the power automatically when not in use. Moreover, it turns-on in the same-state if there’s any sudden power disruption. Creality CR 10 V2 uses a filament sensor that consumes less power and effectively prints filament. Here’s the unboxing and hands-on video of the 3D printer:

There are dual-port hot end cooling fans to cool down the filaments rapidly. The other features include a changeable imported titan direct drive to ensure high-quality printing. Meanwell 350W Power Supply is present for a stable electricity supply. Ultra Quiet TMC2208 Motherboard ensures low decibel and silent printing.

Technical Specifications of Crealty CR10 V2

Molding Tech FDM
Printing Size 300*300*400mm
N.W. 11.5KG
Printing speed ≤180mm/s,normal 30-60mm/s
Precision ±0.1mm
Layer thickness 0.1-0.4mm
Nozzle Diameter Standard 0.4mm
Nozzle Number 1
Hotbed temperature ≤100℃
Working Mode online or SD slot offline printing
File format STL\OBJ\AMF
Slicing software Cura\Repetier-Host\Simplify 3D
Operation system MAC\Linux\WindowsXP\Vista\7\8\10
Power supply AC Input 115V/230V Output:24V
Power rating 350W
Auto leveling Optional
Filaments PLA/ABS/PETG/TPU
Filament diameter 1.75mm

 

It is now available and the users can make an inquiry by heading over to the official website.

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Netflix, Youtube lower video quality in Europe due to coronavirus lockdown

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Jed John Ikoba
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It has been proven that the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus epidemic can be checked is through social isolation. China practised it effectively and European countries are now adopting social isolation in addition to good hygiene in their bid to curb the spread of the Coronavirus epidemic which has now killed more persons in Italy than it did in China. Thus, in order to avoid internet disruption, European Union officials recently enjoined streaming platforms to reduce the quality of their videos so as to reduce the strain on Europe’s infrastructure. There were reports of a spike in data traffic by many carriers across the continent as well as in North America.

In line with this directive, popular streaming platforms Netflix and YouTube have both announced plans to lower the quality of their videos across the board. Netflix first announced that it would only stream videos in standard quality as it plays part in ensuring families grounded at home can still keep up with their favourites movies without any service disruption.

YouTube has equally announced a similar move to stream videos in standard quality. The move is restricted to Europe as the continent battles the COVID-19 outbreak. In a statement released by the tech company, it disclosed that it is “making a commitment to temporarily switch all traffic in the EU to standard definition by default.” Thus, if you are in Europe and notice a drop in video quality without the option of increasing the quality, this is the reason why.netflix

The move is a temporary measure which we believe will be in place until the social isolation efforts yield the desired result. That is, the number of new COVID-19 cases and deaths drop significantly.

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