Huawei receives security certificate for the EMUI 10.1, launches with the P40 series

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Mar 20, 2020

Xiaomi has released a new developer version of MIUI 11 to the company’s last year flagship Xiaomi Mi 9. The latest developer update for the device with build number 20.3.19 brings a number of new features including document scan, super power saver mode, and clipboard permissions.

Although Xiaomi is currently known for its smartphones, it is the company’s MIUI Android skin that helped to build its empire. MIUI is one of the few Android skins that comes in various editions. For instance, the builds are released in the developer, beta, and stable channels. They are further differentiated by the regions where the phones are sold. Whenever the company feels to introduce new features, it is initially tested in the developer builds.

Unsurprisingly, that is what Xiaomi has done with the latest MIUI 11 developer release v20.3.19 for the Mi 9. This new build has added a variety of new features including the much-needed document scanning ability in the camera app. Users can now easily scan any type of documents easily without any third-party app and also enhance them on the go with in-built tools. Another interesting feature is the addition of clipboard permissions that prevent other apps from accessing them. This update also brings a new super power-saving mode along with fixes for several issues.

In case you are interested in knowing more, then have a look at the official changelog provided by the company. Do note that this is a rough English translation of the Chinese changelog.

Xiaomi Mi 9 – MIUI 11 Developer Edition v20.3.19 Official Changelog

Super Power Saving
- New Super Power Saver: Lift Wake, Screen-Off Fingerprint, etc.
System
- Optimize The animation effect of the era of horizontal vertical rotation on the same page
- Fix desktop failure to slide
- Update Google Security Patch (2020 s03) to improve system security
Status bar, notification bar
- Fix an issue where the status bar shows exceptions under global anti-color
Camera
- New Camera Document Mode Supports Auto-Crop, Black and White, Enhanced Effect Processing, and Auto-Shadow Removal
Screen time management
- New Device Continuous Use Reminder
Authorization Management
- New status bar permission id supports adding whitelists, and apps that add whitelists will not display relevant permission identities
- New clipboard permissions to prevent applications from reading or tampering with clipboard content
- New Multiple permission support set to “Allowed only in use” for multiple permissions support, such as location/recording/photographing/contacts/call records/calendar/reading and writing external storage
- New Location/Recording/Photography Support Settings “Allow This”
- New total ban on background camera rights to root out malicious app voyeurism
- New Location/Recording/Photography Rights Show Authorization Options feature based on permission description
- Optimize the limited frequency of sensitive behavior notifications to reduce the number of notifications
- Fix an issue that can’t be screened due to frequent sending of sensitive behavior notifications
- Fix an issue where the status bar permission sit couldn’t click
- Fix issues where permission identities do not disappear immediately after permission listing is added in some versions
- Fix an issue where deleting the corresponding app when the permission identity appears, causing the identity to disappear

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Chip Battle: Exynos 7904 takes on the Snapdragon 675

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Mar 20, 2020

For this edition of Chip Battle, we are pitting Samsung’s Exynos 7904 chipset against Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 processor. Both chipsets are found in mid-range phones, though the former is limited to just Samsung phones while Qualcomm‘s chipset appears in phones from various brands. Let’s dive in and see how which chipset comes out on top.

Node

The Exynos 7904 is a 14nm processor while the Snapdragon 675 is an 11nm processor. A smaller node size means the processor is more power-efficient; and in this case, the Snapdragon 675 is the one with the smaller node size.

CPU

Samsung’s processor has eight cores in a 2+6 configuration. There are two Cortex-A73 performance cores clocked at 1.8GHz while the other six cores are Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.6GHz.

The Snapdragon 675 has eight custom Kryo 460 cores which are actually two performance cores that are based on the Cortex-A76 and clocked at 2.0GHz and six power-saving efficiency cores based on the Cortex-A55 clocked at 1.6GHz.

It is easy to see which chipset is more powerful. The Cortex-A76 cores are the successors to the A73 and so is the relationship between the Cortex-A55 and Cortex-A53. Not only are the cores of the Snapdragon 675 more powerful, but they are also clocked at higher speeds. The benchmark results below also confirm the Snapdragon 675 easily beats the Exynos 7904.

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GPU

There is an Adreno 612 GPU in the Snapdragon 675 while the Exynos 7904 has Arm’s Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. Benchmark results have shown the Adreno 612 is a more powerful GPU than the Mali G71 MP2, so this is another win for the Snapdragon 675.

Connectivity

The Exynos 7904 has an LTE Cat. 12 modem with speeds up to 600Mbps for downloads and 150Mbps for uploads. It also has support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0. The Snapdragon X12 LTE modem inside the Snapdragon 675 offers the same downlink and uplink speeds too. It also has Bluetooth 5.0 and support for dual-band Wi-Fi.

Conclusion

The Snapdragon 675 is easily the winner here. It packs a better CPU as well as GPU compared to the Exynos 7904. It is also more efficient as a result of its smaller node size.

China’s Smart Speaker market sees a massive growth of over 109% in 2019: IDC Report

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Mar 20, 2020

According to a new report from a renowned analytics firm, IDC, the Chinese smart speaker market has seen unprecedented growth in the year 2019. The figures shared by the firm detail the year on year growth for each quarter and an annual growth which is a massive 109.7 percent over 2018.

As per the report published by the IDC, the smart speaker market shipments saw 45.89 million units in China alone, marking the 100% plus year on year growth. Similarly, the quarters of 2019 also represented growth overall as well, with just Q4 seeing 13.08 million unit shipments and a year on year growth of 22.5 percent over 2018.

The names that dominated this category include industry giants like Alibaba, Baidu, and Xiaomi, with just these three accounting for nearly 90 percent of the entire Chinese market share. Alibaba’s Tmall Genie speaker took the top spot with 15.61 million units shipped in 2019, which is a significant rise of 87.9 percent over 2018. Furthermore, Baidu’s Xiaodu smart speaker arrives second with a total of 14.9 million units being shipped in 2019, seeing an incredible year on year growth rate of 278.5 percent.

Xiaomi, on the other hand, arrived third on the list and saw an annual shipment of just 11.3 million units, marking a growth rate of 89.7 percent in just one year. Needless to say, this is an impressive growth trend that the Chinese smart speaker market has seen. Unfortunately, this trend might see an abrupt obstacle. 2020 was supposed to be the follow up year where a stable but growing trend would have been observed but due to the Coronavirus disrupting various industries and economies in early 2020, the growth rate might be severely affected.

It is currently being expected that the Q1 of 2020 will bring a decline by a notable 25.8 percent in comparison to 2019. For those unaware, the new strand of Coronavirus had originated from China before spreading to over 170 countries. This caused the Chinese government to enforce various shutdowns in high worker areas like factories and production lines. So, the issues will largely impact the entire Chinese smart speaker market.

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Huawei test AppSearch, helps users download popular apps without Google Play Store

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Mar 20, 2020

Huawei, the known Chinese tech giant, is currently testing AppSearch. It is a new software the company has developed and will seek to aid users in finding popular smartphone applications without using Google’s Play Store service.

For those unaware, Huawei was hit with a trade ban by the US Commerce Department back in 2019. The company had been placed on the ‘Entity List’ and was deemed a risk to national security. Thus, Huawei was banned from buying or collaborating products or services with other US based companies. This included firms like Google, and with the search giant being barred from working with the Chinese company, Huawei lost the official Google service and Android support as well.

Since then, Huawei has launched smartphones with Android OS, but these lack the Google Mobile service and are the vanilla version. Google’s Play Store is the most popular app gallery service in Android so it would be a great obstacle for Huawei and its large user base. Thus, the company had previously announced and launched its Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) and is now looking to further expand its software portfolio through the AppSearch.

As of right now, the AppGallery is the official app store from Huawei that lets users download applications. However, this currently lacks many popular apps and does not have the same number of apps that Google’s Play Store’s vast collection stores. This is where the AppSearch comes in, allowing users to find and download such popular APKs. Users had to initially rely on other third party apps stores like Amazon or Aptioide, but this could potentially liven up its software database.

AppSearch is currently being tested in Germany and is publically available on the official Huawei Germany website. According to the official summary, the software aims to help users find their favorite apps for Huawei smartphones with the HMS. The popular apps that can now be found include Facebook, WhatsApp and many more. It is available for the Mate 30 series, P40 series, and even the Mate Xs.

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Realme Narzo 10, 10A could be rebranded Realme 6i and Realme C3 for India

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Mar 20, 2020

Realme will be launching the Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A smartphones on March 26. The gaming-focused chipset will be introduced for the first time through Narzo 10 series. Reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal’s new tweet reveals the Narzo 10A has a model number of RMX2040. The Realme 6i that was recently unveiled in Myanmar has the same model number. Hence, it appears that the Realme 6i could be arriving in India as a rebranded version of the Realme 6i.

Agarwal has shared a live shot of the alleged Narzo 10 smartphone that was recently spotted at a retail store. The phone that is fueled by the Helio G80 processor recorded an impressive score of 203,078 on AnTuTu benchmarks. The performance of the processor seems to be on par with Snapdragon 712, claims Agarwal. The pricing of the Narzo 10 series may start at sub-Rs. 15,000 in India.

Live shot of the alleged Realme Narzo 10

The Realme 6i features a 6.5-inch display that offers HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. The Helio G80 SoC on the device could be equipped with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. The 48-megapixl + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup resides on its back. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel. The device is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. These specs could be available on the rebranded Narzo 10.

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

Last month, Realme had launched Realme C3 with triple rear cameras in certain markets like Indonesia and Thailand. The Narzo 10A could be a rebadged edition of the Realme C3 smartphone.

The Realme C3 also features a 6.5-inch HD+ resolution supporting 20:9 display. It is powered by Helio G70 and comes with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of storage. It has 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system on the rear and a frontal shooter of 5-megapixel. It also houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging.

The Android 10 based Realme UI comes preinstalled on both devices. The Narzo phones are equipped with rear-facing fingerprint sensors.

OnePlus founder shows off unique variants of past OP devices including a marble finish

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Mar 20, 2020

Earlier today (20th March 2020), OnePlus Founder, Pete Lau, went on Twitter to share a few interesting images that the consumer side never saw. The senior executive shared what seemed to be special editions/ variants of smartphone models from previous years that never saw a commercial launch.

We do more testing with colors, materials, and finishing ("CMF") than you could imagine, because that’s what decides the overall feel of a phone. We've got more to share soon, but until then, what’s your favorite out of these past devices? #NoDetailIsTooSmall pic.twitter.com/SCabnBrBjg

— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) March 19, 2020

The tweet on the popular social media platform also shares a couple of images that depict various OnePlus smartphone models. These include the OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 6 and even OnePlus 5T. According to Pete Lau, “We do more testing with colors, materials, and finishing (“CMF”) than you could imagine, because that’s what decides the overall feel of a phone.”

In other words, there have been numerous previous iterations and builds that the company has experimented with and is not against the idea of concept phones. It had even revealed a unique OnePlus Concept One handset that featured a disappearing camera technology and showed off the leather with faux stitching on the rear panel.

With these interesting and unique designs, the company tests the CMF or color, material, and finishing of different devices. For example, the image shared depicts a OnePlus 7T model with a marble finish while the OnePlus 6 features a glossy white and cyan gradient rear panel. Similarly, a denim blue patterned OnePlus 6 is also showcased while the matte white OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition makes an appearance as well. Some of the designs may have been used in commercially launched models, like for the OnePlus 6T’s Thunder Purple edition.

Huawei P40 and P40 Pro press renders appear to reveal front and rear design

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Mar 20, 2020

Huawei will be the announcing the much-anticipated Huawei P40 and P40 Pro smartphones on Thursday. The company is also expected to unveil a penta-lens setup sporting Huawei P40 Pro PE smartphone alongside the P40 and P40 Pro phones. Reputed tipsters Evan Blass and Ishan Agarwal have shared new renders of the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro phones.

Huawei P40 Pro (left) and Huawei P40 (right)

As it can be seen, the Huawei P40 features a flat panel with a pill-shaped cutout at the top-left corner. The P40 Pro can be seen flaunting a curved screen and the side bezels appear almost non-existent. Compared to the P40, the elliptical cutout on the screen is a bit wider. There is a possibility that it could be housing an additional sensor for face recognition. Both phones are likely to be equipped with in-screen fingerprint readers.

The below tweet from Agarwal shows the color variants of the Huawei P40. The rectangle-shaped camera housing three cameras and an LED flash.

Time for the #Huawei #P40 in the same 3 colour options. This one also looks pretty good but has a flat display, and one less camera. Stainless Steel Edges in both phones? #VisionaryPhotography #HuaweiP40 #HuaweiP40Pro #HuaweiP40Series pic.twitter.com/09o4UlLA9G

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) March 19, 2020

The upper bezel of the Huawei P40 Pro is almost absent while there is an ultrathin bezel below its display. The P40 Pro will be offering a higher screen-to-body ratio than the P40 phone. The right side of both phones are fitted with a volume rocker and a power key.

Some reports have claimed that the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro will be supporting 120Hz refresh rates. There are some contradictory reports that show that the P40 will support regular refresh rate of 60Hz while the Pro model will offer 90Hz refresh rate.

Here are the color variants of the Huawei P40 Pro. The camera module of the smartphone has four cameras and an LED flash.

#HUAWEI #P40Pro Official Renders in 3 colours (more soon)! This time with a front that will give you a better idea of how bezel-less the phone is, especially with all sides of the screen curved. I think it looks great in these colours. What do you think? #VisionaryPhotography pic.twitter.com/8v617QLMGK

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) March 19, 2020

There is no new image that shows the front design of the Huawei P40 Pro PE. Rumors have it that the P40 Pro PE will have the same frontal appearance as the P40 Pro. The rear side of the phone is expected to differ from the Pro model. The P40 Pro PE could be sporting a ceramic build and a penta-lens camera system.

Realme Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A to be unveiled on March 26

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Mar 20, 2020

Realme confirmed yesterday that Narzo is the name of its upcoming smartphone series. Soon after its announcement, there were rumors that the first Narzo phones will be debut very soon. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released an official confirmation that Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A phones will be made official on March 26.

The microsite for the upcoming Narzo lineup reveals that the series is aimed towards the youth of India. Also, it states that the Narzo phones are customized for Generation Z. The landing page of the Narzo 10 and 10A have revealed some of their key features.

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

The smartphone that has a green colored rear with vertical stripes could be the Narzo 10 phones as it features quad cameras. The blue colored model with a large Realme branding on its back could be the Narzo 10A phone. The handset features three rear-facing cameras with f/1.8 aperture for the main lens. The absence of rear-mounted fingerprint scanners on these devices suggest that they could be equipped with in-screen fingerprint readers.

The Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A could be both sporting a 6.5-inch waterdrop notch screens. Both phones are expected to deliver a screen space of 89.8 percent. The Narzo 10 duo will be the first devices to draw power from a new gaming-centric processor.

The Realme Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A handsets are packed with 5,000mAh batteries that 39 hours of standby time. The upcoming Narzo phones will arrive with rapid charging technology. An image of the bottom edge of the Narzo 10 on the official landing page reveals that it has a 3.5mm headphone jack, two microphones, a USB port and a speaker grille.

There is no word on the pricing of the Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A phones. It is speculated that the new Narzo phones will be arriving to take on the likes of POCO and Redmi.

Apple limits online purchases as Global iPhone supply falls amidst Coronavirus outbreak

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Mar 20, 2020

Apple Inc, the popular smartphone manufacturer, will now restrict the number of purchases of iPhones in its online stores. This policy will extend to numerous countries including the US and China and will effectively limit a user to just two iPhone units per person.

This move arrives after the Cupertino based giant closed down all off its offline physical stores in China, due to the growing fear and implications of the Coronavirus outbreak. For those unaware, China was ground zero for the new strand of coronavirus. The infection has now grown into a global level threat and has been officially classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).

So if one is trying to buy more than 2 units of Apple iPhones, a prompt will inform the user that will prevent customers from buying any more. Previously, the only time Apple had introduced such a policy was for the original iPhone, which was launched back in 2007, to prevent the resale of its groundbreaking smartphone back then. A few other countries on the list include Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore as well.

The purchase limit is also indicative of the impacts of the COVID-19. During its first major outbreaks in Mainland China. The Chinese government had shut down areas with high worker counts, such as factories and production lines. Thus, Apple was one of the many companies that suffered from this shutdown. Since then, operations have resumed but the damage has already been done, and global iPhone shipments are expected to fall due to limited supply.

Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, even wrote a letter warning its investors, informing them that the likelihood of the initial revenue projection being met is low. Its Q1 earnings will see a notable fall due to the coronavirus outbreak, but things should stabilize soon. Although the viral infection started in China, it is currently confirmed in upwards of 170 countries. Hence, its effects are more universal than a localized incident in Southeast Asia. So readers are advised to stay safe and exercise reasonable levels of precaution.

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HMD Connect is a global data roaming service targeted at frequent travellers

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Mar 20, 2020

HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded smartphones has announced HMD Connect, a global data roaming service targeted at frequently travelling customers. The company also announced new smartphones such as Nokia 8.3, its first 5G smartphone, Nokia 5.3, and Nokia 1.3 in the same launch video stream.

The Finnish company HMD Global is known for its Nokia-branded smartphones and feature phones for years now. But this is the first time the company is launching a service. HMD Connect is a global data roaming service, which will work in more than 120 countries. The supported countries by the service are categorized into three zones based on the amount of roaming internet data users can purchase.

The HMD Connect service can be subscribed by paying €19.95, which comes with a SIM card and 1GB of international roaming internet data. Once the user exhausts that data, they can purchase additional data starting at €9.95 for 1GB, followed by €5 for every additional gigabyte. However, it is worth noting that the data plans are not the same in every region as Zone 3 countries are limited to only 250 MB plan. Further, the validity of all plans is only up to 14 days. And most importantly, this service only supports mobile internet (likely 4G) and cannot be used to make calls or send SMS.

All the above-mentioned things can be carried out easily on the company’s official HMD Connect Android app or website. Hit the source link for more details.

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Honor 30s confirmed to feature brand-new Kirin 820 5G chipset

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Mar 20, 2020

Honor 30s leaked multiple times over the last week and yesterday the brand even announced the launch date as March 30. Now, Honor’s president has confirmed that the handset will be first to feature the brand new HiSilicon Kirin 820 SoC.

He said that Kirin 820 with 5G connectivity will perform extremely well and it will debut on Honor 30s. This statement is more than enough for us to anticipate the new chip. Because the only widely used mid-range 5G chip is Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, whereas MediaTek’s Dimentsity 1000 / L is only available on Oppo Reno 3 5G yet. With more mid-range 5G chips in the market, more people will get to use 5G networks in the regions where it is available.

The Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G chipset will likely be based on the company’s own Da Vinci architecture NPU built on the 7nm process. The silicon should use ARM Cortex-A76 CPU cores and G77 GPU. Further, the newer ISP and NPU present in it will have support for Kirin Gaming Plus technology.

As per previous leaks, the Honor 30s will feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a quad-camera setup, 40W charging support, and will come in White and Orange gradient color options.

Honor rumored to announce a new launch tomorrow, could be for its Play lineup

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Mar 20, 2020

A senior executive of Honor, a subsidiary of the Chinese tech giant Huawei, has just revealed certain news regarding a possible launch of a new series, probably in the Play lineup. The launch is also in line with another rumor which mentions an upcoming launch on 21st March 2020, so the conference being held tomorrow could be a possibility.

Earlier this, Guan Haitao, the Vice Minister of Honor’s Marketing, revealed the launch on the Chinese microblogging website, Weibo. In the post, the senior official talked about the company’s growing online and offline market, as work resumes after production lines had previously shut due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Near the end of the post, he goes on to mention that Honor will seek to launch a handset targeted towards the young and enthusiastic demographic; or in other words, the Play series from Honor.

Notably, a Weibo account by the name of @长安数码君 has also reported on a rumor that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer may launch new products on the 21st of March 2020. They are known for prior leaks and rumors that have been fairly accurate, so this may be in line with the post shared by the Honor official. Unfortunately, finer details regarding the smartphone in question, or the series, and even the launch event is currently unknown.

However, we can expect more news to arrive by tomorrow morning or later in the day, through teasers shared by the Honor themselves. The company is already gearing up for an important launch of the new Honor 30S, which is expected to launch by 31st March 2020. So stay tuned for more updates on either series and other product launches as well.

MIUI 12 announcement may happen next week, Alleged release timeline leaks as well

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Mar 20, 2020

Xiaomi released MIUI 11 just a few months back and now reports have already started popping up regarding the next iteration of the company’s Android skin called MIUI 12. One of the latest leaks includes an alleged release timeline, whereas a new report suggests the development to begin as soon as next week.

According to a Mi Community post titled ‘MIUI 12 Official and Update Schedule’, which has been now taken down, the first private beta builds of MIUI 12 will be released in September, followed by public beta builds from October. Lastly, the stable release is expected to begin in December. However, it is important to note that this information was posted by a profile with a tag ‘Mi Influencer’. And therefore, it is highly recommended to digest this MIUI 12 release schedule with a pinch of salt.

On the other hand, the changelog of the latest MIUI in-test development build mentioned something big to be announced next week. Now, when users in China search on the official MIUI website to participate in the beta program, the ‘Not Found’ error dialog prompt mentions ‘MIUI 12’ suggesting the big announcement scheduled for next week is indeed to do something about MIUI 12. Hopefully, we will get more official information directly from Xiaomi itself, unlike the above-alleged update schedule.

As per previous rumors, the MIUI 12 is expected to bring features like more refined system-wide dark mode, new GUI, support for 16:9 aspect ratio displays, and more.

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Buy VORKE Notebook 15 PRO Laptop for Just $619.99 from GeekBuying

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Mar 20, 2020

Last year, popular mini PC and Android TV box maker, VORKE launched its line of notebooks dubbed the VORKE Notebook 15, comprising notebooks designed for meeting your daily computing needs.

While you’d normally expect a top-end notebook to carry a steep price tag, the VORKE Notebook 15 PRO has gone up for pre-order carrying a lowered price through Gearbest. Equipped with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 256GB SSD storage space, the laptop usually retails for $805.99, but the Chinese e-tailer is giving you a chance to pre-order it for just $ 619.99.

This translates to a noteworthy 23 percent discount. Moreover, you can save more money by applying the 2% Off New User Coupon within 7 days after receiving it, provided this is your first order with GeekBuying. The coupon will be available under the ‘My Coupons’ section of your account, and it will be valid from March 20th, 2020 to March 27th, 2020.
Powered by the Intel Core i5-8250U processor that provides maximum high-efficiency power, the VORKE Notebook 15 Pro packs a highly competent NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GPU under the hood. It runs the latest genuine Windows 10 operating system with up to date software updates while drawing its juices from a 44Whr battery that delivers a longer battery life.

The VORKE Notebook 15 PRO sports a 15.6-inches display with a 1920×1080 pixel resolution for a superior viewing experience. In the optics department, the laptop houses a 2MP front camera for capturing photos and video calling with friends and family. Housed in a 19mm full metal body, the VORKE Notebook 15 PRO weighs in at only 1.96kg, making it a light and easy-to-carry laptop.

To know more about the VORKE Notebook 15 PRO Laptop and place your pre-order, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. Note that the estimated shipping time of the laptop is 10 days.

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Buy Xiaomi Redmi Airdots TWS Bluetooth Earphone for Just $20.59 from Gearbest

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Mar 20, 2020

Touted as one of China’s most reliable e-tailers, Gearbest comes up with amazing promotion sales from time to time. As part of its recently kicked-off Super Deals promo, the Chinese online store is now offering a wide range of products across multiple categories at unbeatable prices.

In addition to a myriad of other top-end products, the Gearbest Super Deals promo is giving you a chance to purchase the Xiaomi Redmi AirDots Wireless Earbuds for a considerably lowered price. Available with a black case, the earphone usually retails for $33.99, but you can now get your hands on it for just $20.59, which translates to a significant 39 percent discount.

The long-awaited wireless Bluetooth earbuds from Xiaomi was made available for the Chinese market bearing the Redmi AirDots moniker back in June 2019. Xiaomi also launched the Mi AirDots Youth Edition wireless Bluetooth earbuds in China last year.

The truly wireless headphones pack a built-in Realtek 8763 chip and use Bluetooth 5.0 for more stable and faster connectivity. Moreover, it adopts the TWS (true wireless stereo) technology to ensure audio is accurately distributed in both earbuds for a truly wireless experience.

Furthermore, the Redmi AirDots adopts a tangle-free design and comes with a charging box that can be used for storing and charging the set wirelessly. The TWS Bluetooth earphone uses 7.2mm audio drivers to generate high-quality stereo audio and deep bass.

Each earbud weighs in at only 4.1g, making them lighter than even a coin. It is housed in a round-shaped body to ensure it first inside your ear comfortably for a longer duration. The Redmi AirDots draws its juices from a 300mAh charging dock that offers 12 hours of power.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Redmi Airdots TWS Bluetooth Earphone and place your order. With more than 10 pieces sold at the time of writing, the Super Deals promo is slated to end in just 1 day.

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Redmi K30 Pro 5G camera setup has dual OIS for 64MP camera and 3x optical zoom telephoto lens

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Mar 20, 2020

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G is expected to arrive with better camera capabilities than the vanilla Redmi K30 5G that had debuted in December 2019. The recently released official posters that showcase the rear side of the Redmi K30 Pro 5G reveals the presence of a round-shaped camera module with four cameras inside it. There is a “64MP” text imprinted at the center of the camera housing which indicates that it could be borrowing the Sony IMX686 64-megapixel lens that first debuted on the Redmi K30 series. Today, Redmi officially confirmed some of the key features of the Redmi K30 Pro 5G’ rear-facing cameras.

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G will be the first Redmi phone to arrive with optical image stabilization (OIS) capabilities. A reliable Chinese tipster had claimed few days back that the camera setup of the K30 Pro will be equipped with dual OIS.

Redmi has today confirmed that the Redmi K30 Pro 5G will have an OIS assisted primary lens of 64-megapixel. The 3x optical zoom supporting telephoto sensor of the K30 Pro 5G will be powered with OIS. However, the company did not confirm on the megapixel count of the telephoto lens. The presence of dual OIS will make it possible for K30 Pro users to capture stable long-distance shots and record jerk-free videos. Apart from the main 64-megapixel lens and telephoto shooter, the K30 Pro’s camera setup may include an ultrawide sensor and a macro lens.

Editor’s Pick: Redmi K30 Pro 5G’s notch-less display won’t support high refresh rate

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G will be arriving in some exciting colors. The Chinese firm has already revealed that the phone will be coming in green, white and purple. Today, the company shared another render of the phone which reveals it will be also available in gray color. All the color editions of the K30 Pro are equipped with a distinctive red colored power button. A report that was published earlier today revealed that the phone may arrive in China with a pricing of 3,299 Yuan (~$465).

Huawei donates 500,000 masks to Japan, Announces plan to send medical aid to Ireland too

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Mar 20, 2020

Huawei Technologies has pledged to donate 500,000 masks to medical institutions in Japan. As per a report by Kyodo News, the firm has already contributed the first batch of 200,000 masks to two university hospitals in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Further, the remaining masks have been planned to be donated to other regions in the country. In other news, the company has also announced to send medical equipment to Ireland, the second European country to receive medial supplies fro them company after Italy.

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The telecom giant Huawei is not the only Chinese firm to donate medical supplies to foreign countries. Previously, Lenovo, Alibaba, Xiaomi, Oppo, and others have contributed so far for the greater good. Wang Jianfeng, chairman of Huawei Japan said that he hopes to help the Japanese people get through difficult times. It is worth noting that even Japan helped China when the coronavirus outbreak began two months back.

Apart from Japan, Huawei has sent relief aids to Italy and has now even announced to donate ‘personal protective equipment’ and ‘technological equipment’ to Ireland in a statement. David Kenny, the deputy chief executive of Huawei Ireland said that COVID-19 knows no border or nationality and everyone is in this together. He further said that Huawei is operating its business in Ireland for 15 years and thus it will do everything it can do to help as it is doing in other European countries. He added that the company’s donations will help the people working on the frontline as well as in the ICT department for video conferencing.

With that being said, the precise number of units and shipping methods are yet to be determined, however, Mr. Kenny assures that his company has teams in both China and Dublin working to bring the equipment as quickly as possible.

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Official Cool OnePlus Explorer Backpack is now available for a Lowered Price of Just $95 on Giztop

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Mar 20, 2020

Crafted from the ground up, the OnePlus Explorer Backpack offers reliable durability, coupled with liters of space and an eye-catching aesthetic.

The company redefined the backpack design by using genuine CORDURA fabric, making it a great choice for the frequent traveler. It adopts a minimalist design and features several compartments that offer ample storage space.

On top of that, it is padded to ensure your fragile electronic items such as your laptop remains safe even when traveling. The Explorer Backpack has a deep, yet easy-to-reach water bottle compartment and another compartment at the bottom with breathable vents for you to carry your wet items.

The main compartment features a magnetic FIDLOCK fastener that can effortlessly be opened simply by pulling with one hand. The exceptionally strong Slate Black version of the Explorer Backpack is tear and scuff-resistant as it uses the CORDURA fabric. There is a Morandi Green version that is made using the same material.

To offer superior protection for your electronic items, this case features impact-resistant, shock-absorbing nylon exterior shell, coupled with soft, padded, water-resistant lining. Aside from that, the Explorer Backpack has a secure rain cover, which means, you can carry your headset with you even when its raining.

While the Official Cool OnePlus Explorer Backpack is a great choice for travel, it is perfect for daily use as well. While the backpack would normally set you back $109, popular Chinese e-tailer Giztop is offering it for a lowered price of just $95. You can follow this link to place your order.

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Redmi K30 Pro 5G spotted with 3,299 Yuan (~$465) pricing on official store on Chinese retailer

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Mar 20, 2020

The upcoming Redmi K30 Pro 5G is said to arrive as the cheapest Snapdragon 865 mobile platform smartphone. The iQOO 3 5G phone with 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage has a price tag of 3,598 Yuan (~$507) whereas the Realme X50 Pro 5G with 8 GB of RAM and same amount of storage costs 3,599 Yuan (~$507). Currently, these are the cheapest SD865 powered phones in China. Xiaomi Product Director Wang Teng Thomas had earlier hinted that the Redmi K30 Pro 5G would be priced between 3,000 Yuan (~$423) and 3,599 Yuan (~$507). A screenshot of the Redmi K30 Pro 5G’s listing on Suning is now doing rounds on Weibo. It shows that the phone has a very affordable price tag of 3,299 Yuan (~$465).

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G is now up for reservations on the official Xiaomi store on Suning. The 3,299 Yuan pricing has been taken down. The configuration of the K30 Pro model that carried the said wasn’t mentioned. Rumors have it that the base model of the K30 Pro will be equipped with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage.

Editor’s Pick: Xiaomi reveals the Redmi K30 Pro 5G full display details

The listing on Suning carries some of the official renders of the Redmi K30 Pro 5G. It also mentions some of the already known features of the smartphone. The listing states that the phone is powered by Snapdragon 865 mobile platform and LPDDR5 RAM.

A tech blogger ran a poll asking whether the Redmi K30 Pro 5G with 3,299 Yuan will be worth buying. Interestingly, Lu Weibing who is the General Manager of Redmi brand has liked the post which suggests that the phone may indeed carry the said pricing. It remains to be seen whether the base model or the second variant of the phone will be priced at 3,299 Yuan.

What could be the ideal pricing for the Redmi K30 Pro’s base model? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.