Rumor: Huawei Watch GT 2e will launch in India too

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Mar 19, 2020

A few days ago, press renders and specifications of the Huawei Watch GT 2e leaked. The watch is a redesigned Watch GT 2 with a more sporty look and a few new features.

Scheduled to launch alongside the Huawei P40 series on March 26, a new leak says Huawei will also announce the watch In India. The info comes from Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings).

Here's an exclusive leak.
Huawei Watch GT 2e will come to India right after the first sale in China. As a matter of fact, India will be one of the first countries to get the GT 2e.
Shortly after the 1st sale in China, it'll be here.
Feel free to retweet 😉 #HuaweiWatchGT2e

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 19, 2020

His tweets said the launch will come shortly after the first sale in China. In a comment, he said it will be priced aggressively. Seeing as it has similar specifications to the 46mm version of the Watch GT 2, expect it to have a similar price tag too. The 46mm Watch GT 2 is sold for INR 15,990 (~$214).

The Watch GT 2e is more of a sports version of the Watch GT 2 with a redesigned case and straps. However, it has the same display, processor, and battery capacity. It also connects via Bluetooth 5.1.

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Xiaomi says its 2000 employees in Wuhan did not contract Coronavirus, Output Capacity restored to 80 percent

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 19, 2020

Xiaomi held an online conference today headed by the group’s president Wang Xiang. He updated the current status of the company amid the coronavirus outbreak and explained how the firm has overcome it so far.

Wang Xiang said that all the 2000 employees of Wuhan province, the epicenter of the COVID-19 epidemic were on leave since January 20. But now, gradually, all of them have resumed their jobs with 0% infection from the virus. Additionally, the company has issued each on-site office staff with 2 masks, a bottle of alcohol disinfection spray, and another bottle of anti-bacterial hand sanitizer to self-protect themselves from possible infection.

Wang also said that Xiaomi’s supply chain had resumed its work at above 80% of its total capacity as of March 19, which is today. Even the company has now re-opened more than 1,800 official retail stores across China. Also, the production line of Redmi, a year old sub-brand of Xiaomi is too now operating at full capacity. Further, Wang also announced that his company is now working on to donate medical supplies to more foreign countries.

Last week, Xiaomi India COO MuraliKrishnan C also assured the coronavirus pandemic will not affect the company’s business in the country but did confirm the TV supplies to be affected. Nevertheless, the smartphone maker just launched its Redmi Note 9 series and is all set to bring the Mi 10 series to India on March 31st as Chinese factories have resumed their production.

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Apple iPad Pro 11 2020 appears on AnTuTu with 6GB RAM, faster GPU

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 19, 2020

Apple went official with the 2020 models of its high-end tablet series – the iPad Pro 2020. Just like its predecessor, the iPad Pro 2020 comes in two screen sizes – 11 inches and 12.9 inches. The iPad Pro 11 2020 has now reportedly appeared on AnTuTu benchmark revealing some specs that Apple did not disclose. The AnTuTu data shows the device comes with 6GB of RAM which is higher than last year’s model with 4GB RAM. The tablet equally has 128GB storage which is the base storage offering of the two sizes. The iPad Pro 2020 equally runs on iPad OS 13.4 which is yet to be released.

As for the benchmark performance, the iPad Pro 2020’s A12Z Bionic chip is shown to be an upgrade of not just the A12X on the iPad Pro 2018 but also more powerful than the A13 chipset on the iPhone 11. While the iPhone 11’s A13 comes with a six-core CPU and a four-core GPU, the iPad Pro 2018’s A12X has an octa-core CPPU and seven-core GPU. The A12Z on this year’s model features an eight-core CPU but a bumped up eight-core GPU. The AnTuTu data shows the iPad Pro 11 2020 has a 9% faster GPU than its predecessor.

Do note that the device appeared on AnTuTu’s database as iPad 8,10. The 2018 iPad Pro model is iPad 8,1 and iPad 8,8. Thus, since this model number is making an appearance for the first time and runs an unannounced iOS 13.4 OS, it is said to be the latest iPad Pro model.

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Samsung Galaxy A41 packing a 6.1″ AMOLED display, Helio P65 Official

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 19, 2020

Samsung has announced the Galaxy A41 mid-range smartphone in Japan. The Samsung Galaxy A41 has appeared severally in leaks in recent times. The mid-range model has even appeared on GeekBench suggesting an Helio P65 chipset on board.

In term of the design, the Samsung Galaxy A41 features an Infinity-U notch design with a full-screen design. The display has a large bezel at the bottom edge. At the rear, the device packs a triple camera setup aligned vertically at the top left corner of the back panel. The A41 equally packs an under-display fingerprint sensor as opposed to a rear-mounted one on the Galaxy A40.

As for the specifications, the device features a 6.1-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio and 89% screen ratio. The Infinity-U notch houses a 25MP selfie camera. At the rear aspect, there is a 48MP main camera paired with an 8MP ultrawide angle shooter and a 5MP depth sensor.

As stated earlier, the Galaxy A41 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P65 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Keeping the lights on is a 3,500mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. The device equally coms with IP68 dust and water resistance. Although the OS wasn’t stated, we expect the Galaxy A41 to come with Android 10 with Samsung’s One UI 2.0 overlay.

Samsung is yet to reveal the pricing of the Galaxy A41. However, the company hinted that the phone will be available from June 2020. The device will equally come in blue, black and white colours.

Xiaomi Youpin has now started selling Apple AirPods in China

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Jeet

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Mar 19, 2020

In an interesting move, the Xiaomi Youpin platform has now started selling Apple’s true wireless earbuds — AirPods lineup in China. As said, while the move is interesting, it is not surprising given that Youpin is just another e-commerce platform. In addition to Xiaomi, Mijia, and other Xiaomi ecosystem products, Xiaomi Youpin has a lot of third party products too.

Apart from the AirPods series, the company is already selling a few other Apple products on its e-commerce platform, including Apple Watch Series 5, Apple Watch Series 4, iPad Air, and iPad Pro among others.

Coming to the AirPods, there are three models listed on the platform — Apple AirPods 2 and Apple AirPods Pro. The company is selling both the variants of the AirPods 2, with and without a wireless charging case.

As for the pricing, the AirPods 2 without wireless charging case costs 1,246 yuan, which is roughly $175. On the other hand, the one with wireless charging support is priced at 1,558 yuan that roughly converts to $219. The newly launched AirPods Pro have been listed for 1,999 yuan which is around $281.

Launched in October last year, the Apple AirPods Pro is the latest product in the lineup. The biggest difference between the standard AirPods and the AirPods Pro is the silicone ear tip and support for Active Noise Cancelation (ANC).

The software-backed dual-microphone setup adapts continuously, removing background noises to offer an immersive audio experience. Apple claims the ANC adapts audio signals 200 times per second.

Apart from ANC the AirPods Pro also sports Adaptive EQ that automatically tunes low and mid-range audio frequencies according to the shape of an individual’s ear canal. It also has Transparency Mode that disables ANC, in case they want to hear background noises while listening to music.

Meanwhile, there are reports that claim that Apple is not yet done with launching AirPods and is reportedly planning to launch a new version of the AirPods Pro. They are currently being referred to as AirPods Pro Lite, indicating entry-level earbuds and lower pricing than the current AirPods Pro.

Vivo S6 5G will launch on March 31 in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 19, 2020

Vivo has been teasing the launch of its S6 smartphone for a while now. Finally, the brand has now unveiled the date on which this handset will be announced. As per a new teaser poster on the company’s Weibo profile, the Vivo S6 will be unwrapped to the public on March 31st.

The S series of smartphones from Vivo is one of the popular phone series in the mid-range segment in China and South East Asia. The last S series phone dubbed as S5 was launched in November 2019 and now after about four months, the brand is about to unveil its successor called Vivo S6, which will be the first in the series with 5G connectivity.

Just like any other Chinese smartphone brand, Vivo has been teasing the S6 for the past few days. As of now, the brand has only revealed the back design of the phone but we expect the company to tease all the specs of the handset leading to the day of the announcement. As per the latest promotional teaser render posted by the company, the Vivo S6 will feature a USB Type – C port at the bottom with a speaker grille and SIM card slot on either side. Apart from that, the teaser also showcased the purple-blue-white gradient version of the phone with Vivo and 5G logo embedded on the back.

Rumors suggest the Vivo S6 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 chipset but there is still no evidence of it in terms of benchmarks leak. Hopefully, we will know more about this upcoming Vivo phone before its official announcement.

Huawei announces a Smart Insulated Flask with a Temperature Display

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 19, 2020

Huawei has announced a smart insulated flask with a display on the lid to show real-time water temperature and other information. This product comes under the company’s wide-range of other IoT devices.

The new Huawei smart insulated flask features a three-layer stainless steel structure, which can insulate water for up to 24 hours. The body of the flask is IPX7 certified for water resistance and hence it can be washed safely like a normal non-smart flask.

Talking about the smart feature of the Huawei insulated flask, its lid comes with a screen attached on top of it. This tiny display shows the temperature of the water inside and also features three color prompts to describe the water’s temperature. For instance, the blue color denotes the water to be below 35° C, orange color stands for 36° – 50° C, and red represents the water to be more than 50° C. Apart from this, the flask also has a TDS reader built-in to check the quality of the water. The TDS function can be activated by long-pressing the screen and within five minutes, the result is displayed on the screen.

Since it is a smart insulated flask, it can be also connected with the Huawei HiLink app on smartphones. The app shows the real-time status of the water in the flask and also lets users set up to 15 drinking alarms which will remind users to drink water by vibrating the flask as well as flashing the screen on the lid.

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Realme X2 Pro scores a respectable 58 points in DxOMark Audio test: Exceptional Playback Volume

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 19, 2020

Realme X2 Pro is the brand’s first flagship smartphone launched back in September 2019. However, the phone underwent the DxOMark Audio test only now and bags a respectable score of 58 points for its asking price.

As per DxOMark, the Realme X2 Pro performed ‘reasonably well’ in their audio test for a smartphone at its price. The DxOMark Audio test involves both playback and recording capabilities of a smartphone. The final score of the test is an average of these two performances of the phone.

In the playback test, the Realme X2 Pro scores a respectable 59 points. According to DxOMark, the X2 Pro’s playback Volume sub-score of 79 is the highest of any device they have tested so far, and it is the first Android phone to top the 77 earned by Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro Max. The phone’s Dolby-certified stereo speakers can clearly reproduce mid-range tones, along with precise treble and bass. But unfortunately, the bass tones lack in volume even though they are precise. Further, the sound stage seems to be not as wide as those found on other multi-speaker speakers. That means the dual stereo speakers on this phone are well-suited for games than for listening to music.

As far as the recording test is concerned, the Realme X2 Pro does not perform well when compared to similar phones in the segment like Honor 20 Pro. The X2 Pro scores only 55 points in the recording test, which is four points lesser than its competitor’s 59 points. Although the accuracy of reproducing sound source locations is a hit or miss as the phone tends more to the right channel, the sound dynamics of recordings are quite good.

In simpler words, the Realme X2 Pro performed well for its asking price in the DxOMark Audio test with some caveats.

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Xiaomi reveals the Redmi K30 Pro 5G full display details

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 19, 2020

Xiaomi‘s Redmi brand continues to release teasers of its upcoming Redmi K30 Pro ahead of the March 24 launch. A Xiaomi official recently announced to the chagrin of fans that the display won’t have a high refresh rate. The company has now released a teaser poster which contains the entire display details of the flagship model.

The poster confirms the K30 Pro 5G will come with a 60Hz refresh rate. Aside from that, the device will be equipped with a Samsung AMOLED display panel which will have a 180Hz touch sampling rate. The screen’s contrast ratio will reach 5000000:1 with the maximum brightness pitching at 800 nits. The peak brightness will get up to 1200 nits. The Redmi K30 Pro display has also gotten HDR10+ certification which is higher than the HDR10 support onboard the Mi 10. Of course, the Mi 10 has a more powerful AMOLED display and also supports 60Hz and 90Hz refresh rates. It is possible the display equally support HDR10+.

Earlier on Redmi had revealed that the Redmi K30 Pro’s display is certified by Germany’s TUV Rhineland as a high-quality screen.

In terms of the specs, the Redmi K30 Pro is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 flagship platform which brings support for SA, NSA dual-mode 5G. The device will pack a rear 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor while the zoom version may support dual OIS. The phone is also expected to have support for 33W flash charge. The phone will also come with a 3435mm² VC liquid-cooled heat sink which is officially claimed to bring “extremely cool” heat dissipation performance.

On the whole, the Redmi K30 Pro will have several game-centric features but sadly, we’ll have to make do with a 60Hz refresh rate. However, with the powerful specs, we don’t expect the phone’s display to lag even during heavy gaming.

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Demand for self-driving vehicle maker Neolix rises due to coronavirus outbreak

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 19, 2020

Self-driving or autonomous vehicles have prevailed for a while now. But their usage has only come into the light now during the COVID-19 pandemic. Neolix, a Chinese self-driving delivery company has been transporting medical supplies and food in its autonomous vans to the most affected areas like the epicenter in Wuhan. Seeing its potential, the Chinese government has announced to subsidize up to 60% of the total cost of the vehicle’s price to the companies willing to purchase them.

Neolix started manufacturing its self-driving vans only in May 2019. Since then, the company has only produced 125 units. But now, due to the vehicle’s potential amidst the coronavirus outbreak, the company has received over 200 orders for its vans. Further, after the Chinese government’s announcement of subsidizing the cost of the self-driving vans to any firm purchasing them for the greater good, the company now expects to manufacture and sell more than 1,000 units of them by the end of this year.

Autonomous vehicles have always been thought to be dangerous on roads with normal vehicles and pedestrians. However, as most of the regions in the world are now facing forced shutdowns, the roads are mostly less congested and thus advanced self-driving vehicles can be used in a large manner without hesitation to transport necessities to affected areas.

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CHUWI announces AeroBook Pro with 4K HDR display for $599

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 19, 2020

CHUWI announces AeroBook Pro multimedia laptop with 4K display and Intel Core i5 processor paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage. The notebook will be available on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo for a price tag of $599.

Just recently, CHUWI launched HeroBook Pro office laptop priced at $239 and now the company has already come up with another model. This particular laptop called AeroBook Pro is targeted at media-consuming users. The main highlight of this computer is its 15.6-inches 4K display with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. The panel also happens to support 10-bit HDR content as well as covers 100% of sRGB color gamut. With over 1.07 billion colors and 282 PPI, the screen can achieve a maximum brightness of up to 340 nits.

Under the hood, the AeroBook Pro is powered by an Intel Core i5 6287U processor which can attain a clock speed of up to 3.5GHz. The processor is further paired with 8GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM and 256GB SATA-based SSD. The laptop also comes with an additional M.2 PCIe SSD slot to further expand the storage if needed. For graphics, the notebook features an Intel Iris 550 graphics clocked at 1100MHz. Despite being made of metal, the laptop measures 15.9mm in thickness and weighs only 1530g.

Last but not least, the CHUWI AeroBook Pro runs Windows 10 Home out of the box and is backed by a 60Wh battery with up to 8 hours of video playback. It can be ordered for $599 on Indiegogo from next week.

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The Mi Business Casual Backpack is now available in two more colors

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 19, 2020

Last year, Xiaomi India announced the Mi Business Casual Backpack. The backpack was only available in one color (black) at launch but Mi.com now lists two more colors, one of which is a personal favorite – Blue.

The second new color is Gray and just like the other two, it has a two-tone design. The new colors are slightly more expensive at INR 1,199 (~$16) compared to the black variant that is sold for INR 999 (~$13).

Mi Business Casual Backpack new colors — Mi Business Casual Backpack now comes in Gray and Blue

The backpack is made from 600D Durable Polyester and has a waterproof coating. It also has an anti-theft compartment and pads with extra padded straps. The laptop compartment also has a cushioned support. Going on a trip, there is a trolley harness so you can have your suitcase and backpack together. You also have an elastic pocket that can hold your water bottle or flask.

You can purchase the Mi Business Casual Backpack on Mi.com right now. It already has lots of really great reviews and for $16 or $13, this is a recommended purchase.

Huawei Mate X finally receives stable Android 10-based EMUI 10 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 19, 2020

The Huawei Mate X is the company’s first foldable smartphone announced back in February of 2019. But unfortunately, due to issues with its folding panel, its launch was delayed a couple of times and was only made available to purchase in November with Android 9.0 Pie on board. By then, Google had released Android 10 and even Huawei itself had updated some of its smartphones to EMUI 10 based on the latest version of Android, at least in China. Sadly, the update for Mate X was delayed until now, which is being rolled to users in a staged manner.

The Mate X’s primary competitor Galaxy Fold has a display folding inside, whereas it’s display folded outside. This design was likely challenging to implement on the Mate X since foldable screens are made of plastic and they can be easily damaged even with fingernails. Hence, the phone was launched in the market after 9 months from its announcement with the same old EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie. Notably, Android 10-based EMUI 10 was available in the market then.

Further, since the update for the Mate X was not a priority as it is a niche device for certain customers, the phone was stuck with beta versions of EMUI 10 since December. But now, thankfully, Huawei has started seeding out a stable Android 10 update to both beta and Android 9 users of the device.

The EMUI 10 stable update for Huawei Mate X comes with build number 10.0.1.115 and is targeted at users running the beta build version 10.0.1.110 and stable build version 9.1.1.153 respectively. As it is an OTA update, it will take time to hit every unit and therefore don’t panic if you haven’t received the update yet.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 5G launching in India on March 31; no Pro version

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 19, 2020

The Mi 10 series is highly anticipated in India and now there is finally a launch date. However, it seems Xiaomi is bringing only the Mi 10 5G to India and not the Mi 10 Pro 5G.

According to a new page that just went up on Mi.com, the Mi 10 5G will be announced on March 31. This is four days after the global online launch. The page says the phone will be announced at 12:30 PM.

The Mi 10 5G is Xiaomi’s 10th-anniversary flagship phone and the first Mi flagship to launch in India in a while. The phone packs a 108MP primary rear camera, support for 8K video recording, and also has support for wireless charging.

Other features include a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a punch hole. A Snapdragon 865 processor, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, a 20MP selfie camera, stereo speakers, and a 4780mAh battery capacity with support for 30W wired and 30W wireless fast charging.

The page says pre-order will begin on March 31 and run till April 7. We expect the first sale will be on April 8. AXIS Bank users can get up to INR 2500 off the retail price of the phone.

We have no idea what the price will be but it sure is going to be expensive based on a statement from the CEO of Xiaomi India. The top executive said yesterday that the increase in GST, weakened INR against USD, and the fact that the phone is a direct import will have them adopt a different pricing model (from what fans of the brand are used to).

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Buy Teclast F15 15.6 inch Notebook for Just $359.99 from Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 19, 2020

Looking for an inexpensive Notebook for your daily use? The Teclast F15 Notebook might just fill the bill.

Available in an eye-catching Platinum color option, the Teclast F15 15.6 inch Notebook normally retails for $580.80. While the feature-laden device is worth the pretty penny, Gearbest is now giving you a chance to purchase it for a lowered price of just $359.99.

In other words, you can avail of a noteworthy 38 percent off on the Teclast F15 Notebook that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of onboard storage space for you to save your favorite music, pictures, and other multimedia files. It sports a 15.6 inch IPS screen with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution.

Under the hood, the Teclast F15 packs a powerful Intel N4100 4 Core, up to 2.4GHz processor, along with a highly competent Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU with shared video memory for delivering high-quality images, uninterrupted basic photo editing, and casual gaming experience. In the optics department, the Notebook houses a 2MP front camera for capturing photos and video calling.

Furthermore, the Teclast F15 Notebook runs Microsoft Windows 10 OS while drawing its juices from a 5500mAh battery that delivers a long battery life. It features a 6mm narrow keyboard and number keyboard to enhance your typing experience.

On top of that, the Teclast F15 can be conveniently connected to a projector or a high-definition monitor and multiple other devices. The Teclast F15 can be conveniently connected to a projector or a high-definition monitor and multiple other devices.

With more than 450 pieces sold at the time of writing, the Teclast F15 15.6 inch Notebook will be up for grabs for a lowered price for just 2 days. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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Buy Official Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier for Just $39.99 from Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 19, 2020

Leading smartphone manufacturers have got rid of the traditional 3.5mm earphone jack, replacing it with the USB Type-C.

As a result, general users are left with no choice but to either get a USB Type-C to 3.5mm earphone jack adapter or a USB Type-C earphone. Much to the chagrin of audiophiles, the elimination of 3.5mm earphone jack has proved to be a piece of bad news, given that the USB Type-C and adapter do not deliver superior sound quality.

In an attempt to address the aforesaid concern faced by music lovers, Meizu unveiled the HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier during the Meizu 16s Pro launch event last year. While the Meizu 16s Pro does not feature the 3.5mm earphone jack in a bid to optimize the phone’s internal space, the phone is compatible with the Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier, which warrants high-quality audio output.

Normally carrying a $49 price tag, the Official Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier has now gone up for sale for a lowered price of just $39.99 on Giztop, allowing you to save $10. Offering an impedance of up to 600ohm, the amplifier is compatible with most of the earphones that are available on the market today.

Furthermore, it weighs in at only 4 grams, which means, it is light and can be carried everywhere you go. Crafted to offer Hi-Res certified high-resolution sound quality, the Official Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier connects to the USB Type-C port of your mobile phone and other compatible devices, enabling you to enjoy Hi-Fi audio using your current wired headphones.

The Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier comes with a built-in Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC that delivers 32bit/384KHz audio. It works with Android, Windows, and macOS and offers a frequency range of 20Hz-40KHz with 32bit / 384kHz PCM decoding capability.

To know more about the Official Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier and to place your offer via Giztop, simply follow this link without wasting time.

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ZTE Axon 11 5G reveals waterdrop notch display and square-shaped camera

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Jeet

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Mar 19, 2020

ZTE has already confirmed that the company will be launching its next-generation Axon series smartphone named ZTE Axon 11 5G in China on 23rd March. Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed the phone’s back in a new poster where its brand ambassador Sean Sun is holding the upcoming device.

In the hand of the Chinese award-winning actor, we can see that the ZTE Axon 11 features a quad-camera setup where the sensors are placed on a square-shaped camera module in the top-left corner. Below the module is an LED flash as well as some camera-related text.

Apart from that, a poster of the upcoming Axon 11 Pro 5G has been leaked online which showcases its front panel and also reveals its color variants. It shows that the phone will come with a waterdrop notch display.

The same poster shows the smartphone in two color variants — Silver and Dark Grey/Black. However, to know for sure, we’ll have to wait for a couple of days more for the company to officially launch the device.

Recently, the ZTE Axon 11 passed through 3C certification which revealed that it will come with support for 18W fast charging. This hints that the phone won’t be a flagship offering from the company but the device is confirmed to have dual-mode SA and NSA 5G support.

The poster announcing the phone’s launch date teased it as a “5G Video Phone”, hinting that the company will be focusing on two aspects for the flagship smartphone — 5G connectivity and camera for video.

While the company has announced the launch date of the ZTE Axon 11 5G, it is yet to officially launch ZTE Axon 10S Pro 5G which has been leaked several times in the past. The Axon 10s Pro 5G is the company’s flagship smartphone that features 6.47-inch FHD+ display, SD865 SoC, triple rear cameras, 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.0 storage, and 4000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4+ support.

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MacBook Air with 10th gen Intel CPU and Magic Keyboard announced

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 19, 2020

Apart from launching the new versions of iPad Pros, Apple also refreshed the MacBook Air by announcing it the latest 10^th generation Intel CPUs. The new lightweight ultrabook comes with more storage in its base model. The device also flanked with Magic Keyboard which was first made available on MacBook Pro models.

Apple MacBook Air 2020 specifications

The MacBook Air 2020 comes in Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 10^th generation Intel processors. All of them feature Intel’s Iris Plus graphics. The new MacBook 2020 delivers twofold CPU performance and 80 percent better graphic compared to previous generation MacBook Air.

The 13.3-inch IPS Retina Display produces 1600 x 2560 pixels resolution with True Tune technology. The device features a pair of Thunderbolt 3 plus ports. Apart from charging and data transfer, the ports can be used to drive up to 6K external display. It is equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11c, Bluetooth 5.1 and 3.5mm audio jack. The base model comes with 256 GB of SSD storage.

Editor’s Pick: Apple granted patent for Magic Mouse with shape-changing body

The Magic Keyboard without Touch bar is available on the MacBook Air 2020. The chassis of the device is made out of recycled 6000-series aluminum and it weighs 1.29kg and its thickness is 1.61cm. The device is powered by a 49Wh battery that support 30W fast charging through the charger included in the retail package.

Apple MacBook Air 2020 price

Gold, Space Gray and Silver are the three color editions of the MacBook Air. The ultrabook carries a starting price of $999 in the U.S. In India, it begins at Rs. 92,900 (~$1,239).

Apple granted patent for Magic Mouse with shape-changing body

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Jeet

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Mar 19, 2020

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of newly granted patents for Apple and one of the most interesting patent in all of them is the Apple Mouse design with a shape changing body.

The patent covers systems and techniques for changing the shape of a mouse or other input device. This new patent for the shape shifting design could be helpful to provide users with different size hands the ability to altercate the mouse to their liking, by allowing width and height to be adjusted.

It shows that the mouse may include one or more actuators for manipulating the articulating member to change the curvature of the mouse’s exterior surface. It may be changed to optimise the ergonomics of the mouse or deliver tactile feedback to users.

The mouse may include various sensors to determine if the curvature matches a contour of the user’s hand, and the shape of the mouse may be changed accordingly. For example, a flat curvature may be chosen for tasks that are typically performed on a trackpad while curved surface may be chosen for tasks that are performed using a traditional mouse.

Further, the patent includes that the mouse may come with a display that could receive touch input as well as force input. The mouse could also include a biometric sensor, on/off and mute buttons and a camera.

It goes without saying that there’s no certainty that Apple will go ahead with the production and launching of this shape-shifting mouse as this is just a patent. However, it keeps the door open to have such device in the future.

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Lu weibing explains why pop-up cameras will become rare in the 5G era

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Jeet

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Mar 19, 2020

In order to offer high screen-to-body ratio on the smartphones, companies started adopting different types of design, including the pop-up front-facing camera module and punch-hole cutout on the screen for housing the camera sensor.

While the pop-up camera module for the front-facing snapper was quite popular, we’ve not seen much devices in the past few months adopting this design. The Redmi K30 Pro is among the few flagship phones to have such design.

Lu Weibing of Redmi Xiaomi — Lu Weibing, President of Xiaomi China and GM of Redmi brand

Now, Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi brand and President of Xiaomi Group China says that the pop-up front-facing camera system will become rare in the 5G era. He says that the number of components in 5G smartphones have increased significantly, making it more difficult to use a mechanical arrangement.

He also adds that the pop-up camera module also poses a huge challenge in terms of motherboard design. If the motherboard is divided into two parts, then it poses the risk of inadequate heat dissipation. He also talks about the need of higher capacity battery in the device for the 5G smartphones.

As said, the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro, which is set to launch in China on 24th March, will come with a pop-up front-facing camera. The phone is expected to come with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with the usual 60Hz refresh rate and in-display fingerprint scanner.

Recently, the company confirmed that the smartphone will come with a VC liquid cooled heat sink which will improve performance and enable Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chipset to run at full capacity. It s also equipped with a 3,435 square millimetre of liquid cooled heat sink which is claimed to offer improved thermal performance and allow for greater heat dissipation over traditional cooling methods.

It has also been confirmed that the device will feature new UFS 3.1 storage standard which is the latest and fastest memory chip currently available commercially in the market and will provide read speeds up to 750MB/s.

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