Redmi K30 Pro prototype reveals cookie design camera housing

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Mar 16, 2020

The Redmi K30 Pro might soon launch judging by the flood of details pouring in. The latest is a bunch of photos of a prototype that reveal some key details regarding the phone’s design.

The photos were posted on Weibo and they show Redmi is going with a different design from that of the Redmi K30, unlike last year’s Redmi K20 and Redmi k20 Pro that share the same design. However, Redmi has retained some features from the K20 series.

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The Redmi K30 Pro has a pop-up selfie camera rather than a punch hole like the Redmi K30 4G and Redmi K30 5G. Based on this design, the phone should have a similar screen-to-body ratio as the Redmi K20 Pro.

The image also shows that the upcoming flagship will keep the audio jack. The image shows the audio jack is on the opposite side of the selfie camera.

The big difference between the Redmi K30 Pro and the Redmi K20 Pro and of course the Redmi K30 is the rear camera design. Redmi has adopted the cookie design made popular by Motorola and then adopted by manufacturers such as Nokia and OnePlus.

The black camera housing which is slightly raised houses four camera sensors arranged in a matrix and not horizontally as in the case of the Oneplus 7T. The image confirms the phone has a 64MP primary camera but the specs of the other sensors are unknown. Below the camera housing is an LED flash. You also have “5G” printed right underneath confirming it is a 5G device.

This design is far from original and some might not like it but the thing about design is that it is subjective.

The Redmi K30 Pro should have an AMOLED display. The display may not have a high-refresh-rate if reports about Redmi keeping the price down to make it the cheapest Snapdragon 865 phone are true. It will have NFC, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and run Android 10 out of the box.

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Lenovo will launch an expensive tablet this year

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 16, 2020

The global tablet market continued its steady decline in 2019 as reported by IDC in January. Despite the decline, Apple continued to experience some successes in that segment. Huawei is another OEM that also enjoys impressive performance in terms of tablet shipment. Xiaomi seems to have given up on the sector as it failed to launch a new Mi Pad version in 2019 and has yet to indicate if one will be launched this year. Despite the decline, Lenovo seems to be planning to launch a new tablet this year.

Several Lenovo execs have revealed on Weibo that the company is working on a new tablet which will be unveiled soon. Lin Lin, product manager of Lenovo notebooks had hinted that the tablet should be expensive as the company wasn’t interested in making low-priced tablets. The exec. was probably referring to the Legion range of products.

In contrast, another official of the Chinese company shared some more details which point to an affordable tablet model. The exec hinted that the device was manufactured with the price-performance ratio at the forefront. The tablet will even be priced below 1500 yuan ($arund $200). Thus, the company may likely be working on more than one tablets, with the high-end one expected to hit in the second half of the year. The budget tablet may be launched soon.

The company will also launch a gaming mobile phone which is said to be launched. The tablet won’t be powered by a Qualcomm processor and so may actually be a 2-in-1 Windows tablet powered by an Intel SoC.

We’ll have to wait for more details to emerge but the expected product may be a successor to the Lenovo MIIX520 2-in-1 tablet that was launched in 2018 equipped with Intel’s eighth-generation i7-8550U. The tablet has not been updated for the past two years. So, the upcoming model may be an update to the lineup.

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Redmi Soundbar 2.0 gets Bluetooth certification; may launch soon

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 16, 2020

Last year, Xiaomi announced the Mi Soundbar in India. The soundbar, which is also sold in China, provides a boost in audio for televisions and can also be used as a standalone Bluetooth speaker. Now a successor is on the way but will arrive under a different name – the Redmi Soundbar 2.0.

The Redmi Soundbar 2.0 was certified by the Bluetooth SIG today. The certificate reveals the speaker has model number MDZ-34-DA and supports Bluetooth 5.0. The Mi Soundbar from last year connected via Bluetooth 4.2.

The rest of the specs are still unknown but we expect it to offer a range of other connectivity options such as Optical, SPDIF, and Auxilliary modes. We also expect it to have a more impressive audio quality compared to the Mi Soundbar.

Redmi launched its first TV last year, a 70-inch behemoth with a price tag around $550. No new models have been announced yet but we won’t be surprised if there is a launch around the corner for new models. Redmi’s General Manager, Lu Weibing, said the Redmi K30 Pro’s launch will be for more than just smartphones. This means there is a high chance the Redmi Soundbar 2.0 will be announced on that day too.

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Get the latest Doogee S95 rugged modular smartphone at only $199.99 (coupon inside)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 16, 2020

In October of 2019, Doogee launched S95 Pro, a rugged smartphone with support for swappable mods just like the now-defunct Moto Z series of smartphones by Motorola. Now, the brand has launched the standard S95, which is currently on sale at $30 off (via coupon) on AliExpress.

Doogee is well-known for its rugged smartphone lineup. The latest device from the company called S95 follows the footsteps of the brand’s previous handsets and reiterates the same formula with a twist. Actually, this device is simply the S95 Pro from last year with lower storage and RAM as well as a different primary camera sensor. Therefore, all the features (except for a few) of the Pro variant are present and accounted for in the non-pro version.

Doogee S95 Specifications

The Doogee S95 rugged modular smartphone sports a 6.3-inches FHD+ IPS LCD panel for display with a waterdrop notch housing the 16MP selfie camera. The phone’s exterior is made of rugged material and it is MIL-STD-810G certified to withstand extreme weather conditions as well as drops on hard surfaces from a height of 1.2 meters. The device is also IP68 and IP69K for dust and water resistance to survive underwater for 4 hours up to a depth of 3 meters.

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Inside, the S95 Doogee features a MediaTek Helio P90 SoC paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. At the back, the handset sports a triple camera setup, which includes a 48MP Sony IMX582 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and an 8MP telephoto shooter. The rear of the phone also has a pogo pin at the bottom to connect with module accessories. As of now, only two modules are available for this device and includes a power bank module with 3,500 mAh capacity and a 6W HiFi speaker module.

Other features of this device include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Android 9.0 Pie operating system and a 5,150 mAh battery with support for 10W wireless charging and 24W wired fast charging. When compared to the pro variant, the standard variant only lacks the 256GB storage option and 48MP Sony IMX586 primary camera sensor.

Doogee S95 Price and Availability

The Doogee S95 is priced at $229.99 and can be purchased from AliExpress and Doogee Mall, the company’s official online store. Additionally, buyers can avail $30 discount coupon on AliExpress, which brings down the price of the phone to $199.99

Buy Doogee S95 from AliExpress at $199.99 with $30 discount coupon - (DGS9530OFF)

Buy Doogee S95 from Doogee Mall at $229.99 without discount

Apple iPhone sales in India grow by 55% in 2020, despite Coronavirus Outbreak

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Sean

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Mar 16, 2020

Apple has recently been seeing a positive growth trend with its latest iPhone 11 series. However, as analysts and experts forecasted this growth to increase further, the world was hit with the Coronavirus pandemic. However, the Indian market seems unphased by the fears and has shown significant growth of nearly 55 percent in 2020.

Within the period of January and February 2020, the iPhone shipments in India saw a year on year growth of 55% over 2019. However, the real issue with the supply of iPhones during this time hadn’t fully manifested yet. Meaning, the positive growth is likely to slow down starting March, as the reports from the previous two months did not suffer from supply shortage which the company currently faces.

According to a new report from IANS (India’s Indo-Asian News Service), “Apple iPhone shipments in India grew over 55 percent in the first two months of 2020. We’ll need to assess March data and beyond for full impact of coronavirus.” This clearly states that the month of March might see the effects of the recent viral outbreak.

As of right now, Apple’s iPhone 11 and iPhone XR are one of the most popular smartphones in the Indian subcontinent, contributing the most number of model unit shipments in early 2020. Unfortunately, the hit on the production line in China still affects its supply, regardless of its assembly lines in India (under the “Make in India” schemes). The Cupertino giant is looking to expand its operations within the country while also benefitting on custom duty exemptions through local manufacturing. But as it stands, the plans are still at nascent stages.

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Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition has been confirmed by Lu Weibing

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Sean

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Mar 16, 2020

Redmi’s latest flagship, the Redmi K30 Pro, was previously rumored to launch alongside a special Zoom Edition. This has now been confirmed by the General Manager of the Chinese company, Lu Weibing.

According to a recent Weibo post by the senior official, Lu Weibing didn’t outright reveal the new version. Rather, the device with which the post was shared on the Chinese microblogging website was found to be from the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Editing. Literally, the direct translation mentioned Zoom “version” but that is about the same thing since its existence has finally been confirmed.

Unfortunately, finer details regarding the upcoming flagship entry are currently unknown. However, considering the name of the device, it is likely that the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition will feature a camera lens dedicated to magnification. In other words, the handset will likely feature a hybrid (Digital + Optical) zoom lens.

Since it is a flagship, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC may also make an appearance and the device will also support 5G networking via the X55 Modem, similar to the base Redmi K30 5G. Furthermore, Wang Tang, the Product Director for Redmi has revealed earlier today (16th March 2020), that the Redmi K30 Pro’s battery will exceed 4,200mAh battery.

This is to be expected considering the base model featured a large 4,500mAh anyway. Notably, the K20 Pro, on the other hand, featured a 4,000mAh battery. Hence, this is still an upgrade over the previous generation. Additional information is expected to arrive soon, so stay tuned for more.

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CHUWI HeroBook Pro office laptop is a bang for your buck

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 16, 2020

CHUWI is well-known for its laptop lineup ranging across different price segments. Recently, the company launched an entry-level office laptop dubbed as HeroBook Pro. If you are in the market for laptops in this segment, it is worth looking at as it has got everything you need for a cheaper price than the competitors.

CHUWI HeroBook Pro Specifications

Under the hood, the HeroBook Pro by CHUWI features an Intel N4000 Celeron Gemini Lake processor with a maximum operating frequency of 2.6 GHz. The graphics on the laptop is handled by an integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU. This combo consumes less power and performs well for office work at the same time. As for the display, the laptop comes with a 14.1-inch IPS LCD panel with 1080p (FHD) resolution and an anti-glare layer. The device as a whole weighs only 1.39 Kg and hence it is extremely portable.

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The CHUWI HeroBook Pro features a full-size keyboard and a large trackpad with multi-touch gestures support. The laptop is available in only one variant with 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 256GB SSD. However, the storage on the device can be expanded up to 512 GB if needed via TF (microSD) card. The ports and the connectivity options on the laptop include 1 x USB Type-A 3.0, 1 x USB Type-A 2.0, mini HD port, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The laptop runs Windows 10 out of the box and gets its juice from a 38 Wh battery with up to 9 hours battery life and 24W fast charging support.

CHUWI HeroBook Pro Price and Availability

The entry-level CHUWI HeroBook Pro office laptop retails for only $239, which is a bargain when compared to products from other companies. If interested, you can buy it from the official website of CHUWI whose link has been mentioned below.

Buy CHUWI HeroBook Pro for $239

OxygenOS Beta 10 goes live for OnePlus 7 / Pro

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 16, 2020

OnePlus is well-known for its OxygenOS Android skin and to keep it bug-free, the company releases beta builds to certain users. Based on feedback from those users, the brand fixes if there any and rolls out the update to all the users. The beta builds of OxygenOS comes in two flavors – ‘Open Beta’ (limited users) and ‘Closed Beta’ (available for all). Having said that, the company has dropped the OxygenOS Open Beta 10 (tenth Open Beta builds) for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro.

The OxygenOS Open Beta 10 for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro does not bring any new changes, instead, it enhances and fixes some of the already present features. The update is available both as an incremental OTA if you are on the previous Open Beta 9 build and full OTA, which can be installed on a device running stable as well as beta build.

The changelog provided by OnePlus for the OxygenOS Open Beta 10 for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro is also listed below.

System

Optimized RAM management
Improved content now live on the settings page
Enhanced single and double-tap performance of Ambient display and lock screen
Updated Android Security patch to 2020.02

Phone

Enhanced the contact details screen

Gallery

Fixed the audio and video issues with preloading videos

If you are interested in installing the latest OxygenOS Open Beta 10, then download it from the links provided below for respective devices.

Download OxygenOS Open Beta 10 Incremental OTA for OnePlus 7

Download OxygenOS Open Beta 10 Full OTA for OnePlus 7

Download OxygenOS Open Beta 10 Incremental OTA for OnePlus 7 Pro

Download OxygenOS Open Beta 10 Full OTA for OnePlus 7 Pro

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Redmi Lu Weibing’s poll between 8GB DDR5 RAM or 12GB DDR4X RAM at the same price shows surprising results

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Sean

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Mar 16, 2020

Xiaomi had just launched its flagship Mi 10 series a few weeks prior. The smartphone arrived with top notch specs and features, including the new LPDDR5 memory. Recently, this has been the staple in recent premium smartphone releases. And now, a poll from a Redmi senior official reveals that the newer memory generation might be a popular choice for the company’s upcoming flagship, Redmi K30 Pro.

Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi, had previously conducted a poll online on the Chinese microblogging website, Weibo. In the poll, the senior executive asked Weibo users to choose between the 12GB of LPDR4X RAM or 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM for the same price. The same price is important considering the memory offering is more generous in the last generation in comparison to the newer one.

So is 8GB of LPDDR5 really better than 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM? Well, the answer requires a bit of explanation. While the higher memory offering is great positive and may have uses in certain scenarios and future proof one’s smartphone, the newer generations arrive with improvements to overall performance and efficiency.

The LPDDR5 memory has a transmission rate of 6.4Gbps, which is almost twice as fast as LPDDR4 and more than 20% faster than LPDDR4X. In terms of power efficiency, the newer generation consumer lesser power whilst offering faster performance. So, the performance value the new generation provides is a more viable option instead of just raw memory size.

Micron LPDDR5 — Micron’s LPDDR5 Memory Chip

In the poll, a majority of the users chose the LPDDR5 RAM, considering it is also one of the latest trends on premium flagships. In the poll, nearly 75% of the votes were for the 8GB of LPPRD5 RAM in comparison to just 25% for the 12GB of LPDDR4X memory. 61,000 votes on the former and 20,000 votes on the latter to be precise. So, the Redmi K30 Pro is likely to feature the LPDDR5 memory.

HMD Global announces Nokia C2 entry-level 4G phone

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 16, 2020

Last December, HMD Global announced the Nokia C1 – a 3G smartphone designed for those purchasing their first smartphone. Now, it has followed it up with the Nokia C2 which shares a similar design to its predecessor but brings some upgrades including 4G.

The Nokia C2 is bigger with its 5.7-inch screen which has an HD+ resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is made from polycarbonate and comes in Black and that Cyan color we love from the Nokia 7.2. Like the new models announced in the past 6 months, this too has a dedicated Google Assistant button on the left side.

There is a Unisoc processor inside it but the spec sheet doesn’t specify which it is. Nevertheless, it is a quad-core chipset with a 1.4GHz clockspeed. There is 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage which can be expanded to 64GB via a MicroSD card slot.

HMD Global ships the phone with a 5MP f/2.2 camera positioned in the middle along with an LED flash. Just like the Nokia C1, this also has a 5MP selfie camera with an LED flash too.

Since the Nokia C2 has a bigger screen, its battery capacity has been bumped up to 2800mAh from the C1’s 2500mAh capacity. However, you are still limited to 5V 1A charging. Oh! This is a removable battery too.

There is Bluetooth 4.2, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, GPS, a MicroUSB port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an FM radio receiver built-in. The phone will come in single SIM and dual SIM variants (both Nano SIMs) and will be available in Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The model that will be sold in Saudi Arabia will have different network bands from that of the aforementioned regions.

The Nokia C2 will run Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) out of the box and not the latest Android 10 (Go Edition) which has already been announced. Hopefully, it and the Nokia C1 get an update in the future.

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There is no info on the price and availability yet. However, HMD Global has an event this Thursday where they will most likely reveal the price and date of release.

Flipkart to announce a 43-inch Nokia TV soon

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 16, 2020

Last year, there were some new players in the smart TV market and all of them are brands that are associated with mobile phones. The list includes Huawei, Honor, OnePlus, Motorola, and Nokia. The first Nokia smart TV was borne from a licensing deal between Flipkart and Nokia that allows the former to launch smart TVs with the Nokia brand name just the way HMD Global launches phones with the Nokia brand name.

The first Nokia smart TV packs a 55-inch 4K display with JBL speakers and an INR 41,999 (~$566) price tag. That sure is pricey compared to the TVs from Xiaomi. Now Flipkart has announced that it plans to launch a more affordable 43-inch model.

The 43-inch Nokia TV will have slim bezels on three of its sides according to a poster said to be that of the TV. The bottom is thicker because of the speakers which are also made by JBL. Just like the 55-inch model, it will run Android TV 9 with support for Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in. It will also have Dolby Audio and DTS Surround Sound.

With respect to price, the TV is rumored to cost INR 30,999 (~$418). That sure isn’t cheap compared to Xiaomi’s Mi TV 4X 43-inch model that launched for INR 24,999 (~$337) last September.

There is no info on when the launch will be but it probably won’t be a big announcement like the first model.

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[Update: Launch Date]Vivo teams up with Alexander Wang to release the Vivo X30 Special Edition

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Sean

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Mar 16, 2020

UPDATE:

Vivo has confirmed that the Vivo X30 Alexander Wang Special Edition will go on sale on March 20. Bookings open today i.e. March 18. However, the company is yet to officially announce the price tag of the device.

Original story as follows.

Vivo has just announced that it will be partnering up with Alexander Wang to make a Special Edition for the Vivo X30. The series was launched back in 2019 and will be offered in a new version in collaboration with the known Chinese designer.

According to the official image posters, it can be observed that the Vivo X30 Special Edition will feature mirror aesthetics. The pictures depict the device with silver mirror glass design alongside the branding “alexanderwang.” This device is alongside its unique and shimmering new design is clearly all about the looks.

In recent times, smartphone OEMs, including Vivo, has had many cross overs with the fashion industry. Previously, the Vivo X30 series was unveiled alongside supermodels as well. So it arrives as no surprise that Vivo decided to collaborate with a known designer in the fashion industry. Rather, it should’ve arrived sooner.

Unfortunately, the announcement only revealed the images and the person behind the design. Hence, finer details like pricing and internal specifications are unknown. The device may arrive with features similar to the base variant but that may also not be the case. So stay tuned for more updates regarding the Alexander Wang version of the Vivo X30.

OUKITEL WP6 rugged smartphone with 10,000 mAh battery to launch on March 20 (Giveaway too!)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 16, 2020

OUKITEL will be launching its next rugged smartphone in the WP series dubbed as WP6 on March 20. Apart from the sturdy build, the handset also comes with extreme features to go with it.

The forthcoming OUKITEL WP6 is powered by MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz. The chipset includes four small and four big cores to offer peak performance in gaming and other mundane tasks. The silicon is further paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM to let keep more apps in the background and let users store lots of pictures, videos, documents, other files.

The whole body of the phone is made of ruggedized material, whereas the front of the device comes fitted with a 6.3-inches display with a dew-drop notch at the top. The resolution of the screen is set at 2340 x 1080 pixels and has an aspect ratio of 18:9. Lastly, the display is covered by a 1.1mm layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection.

The battery inside this device is a monstrous 10,000 mAh cell, which the company claims can offer 750 hours of standby, 45 hours of calling, 25 hours of browsing and 10 hours of video playback. Massive batteries need fast charging to fuel them up faster and hence the phone also supports 18W charging technology. Being a rugged phone, the handset also comes with IPX8 certification and hence it can withstand drops from 1.2 meters as well as survive underwater of 1.5 m depth for 30 minutes.

Most rugged industrial smartphones don’t have good cameras. But the OUKITEL WP6 features a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 48MP primary sensor with f/1.79 aperture paired with a 2MP depth sensor and an aux camera. Whereas, the selfie camera that houses in the notch is of 16MP with f/2.0 aperture. As for authentication, the device supports face unlock as well as a traditional fingerprint sensor located on the right side.

The company also assures the operating system of the phone to be faster than its previous models as well as phones from its competitors. Unfortunately, the brand did not reveal the pricing of the handset, which it will do on March 20 and guarantees it to be affordable.

OUKITEL WP6 Rugged Smartphone Giveaway

Celebrating the launch, OUKITEL is giving away 10 WP6 rugged smartphones to random people entering through the widget below. Just follow the instructions as given to win an OUKITEL WP6 for yourself. The giveaway ends on the day of the phone’s launch, i.e. March 20.

Giveaway 10 units WP6 – With 48M Triple Camera, 10000mAh

Here’s Why Realme didn’t launch the Masters Edition for the X50 Pro 5G

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Sean

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Mar 16, 2020

Realme had recently launched its latest premium flagship device, the Realme X50 Pro 5G. The smartphone arrived with top notch specs and features, however, the company did not launch a Master Edition. Many were curious as to why that was the case, and now we finally know for certain.

Xu Qi, the Vice President of Realme, responded to certain questions directed towards him online on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website. The senior executive addressed the questions and said that the Master Editions of Realme smartphone require a lot of time and effort. According to his post, the Master Editions need long periods of time in terms of creative endeavors, polishing/refinement and even for research.

At the very least, it would still require the company six months of effort. This holds especially true for the handsets designed by Naoto Fukasawa. Previously, Realme had launched the X2 Pro Master Edition and X50 5G Master Edition. While the latter is based on cement themes, the former focuses on red brick aesthetics. Various dots and lines can be observed in the geometric design schemes which showcase its personality as well.

The Weibo post also mentions that the Naoto Fukasawa designs every 6 months and that the company aims at releasing even “cooler” designs from different genres. Thus, it can be assumed that a Realme X50 Pro 5G Master Edition may arrive sometime in the next few months. But that is still unconfirmed and we will have to wait for an official announcement to be certain. So stay tuned for additional information that should be available soon.

[UPDATE: New Logo Launch CONFIRMED] OnePlus 8 series launch date could finally be revealed on March 18

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 16, 2020

UPDATE:

OnePlus’ Carl Pei has officially confirmed that OnePlus will be revealing its new logo on March 18. He didn’t say anything about the OnePlus 8 series or its launch date, but we might hear more about that too on the same day. Meanwhile, this is what he said (translated) about the March 18 teaser.

“Last year, after a series of preliminary surveys, we found that our brand image in many global online and offline channels did not meet the high standards we had in mind.

Therefore, our initial intention of launching this new renewal (visual brand identity) project is to achieve a simple wish — “no compromise”, to provide users with a better experience, which should be implemented from all aspects of the brand. We need to study, iterate, and polish the entire visual system to make it what it should be.

On Wednesday, March 18, a new vision system will be unveiled, hoping that the new design will take on a new look and make your eyes more comfortable.”

According to the recently surfaced images of the OnePlus logo (from China’s Trademark office), OnePlus could ditch its iconic RED color for an all-black logo.

New logo (Left) vs Old Logo (Right)

Original story as follows.

The OnePlus 8 series is one of the most anticipated smartphone lineups in the first half of 2020. Now it looks like the company is finally warming up the arrival of the new series. Earlier today, OnePlus’ official Weibo account teased a date: March 18.

The social media profile says something new is coming on the above-said date and there’s also an image of something under wraps. Given the timing of this teaser, it’s safe to assume that this teaser could be for the OnePlus 8’s launch. Recent rumors have said that the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro models could be announced around mid-April, so the company could officially announce the OnePlus 8 launch date this week! Given the situation in China and the rest of the world, it’s likely that the launch event will be held offline. However, we haven’t received any official word from the company yet.

We expect to see at least two new models in the OnePlus 8 series: The OnePlus 8 Pro and the standard 8. The standard model is expected to feature a triple camera setup at the back. TPU cases for the phone were recently spotted on Giztop as well, revealing its three-camera setup at the back. The Pro model was also recently spotted at the hands of Robert Downey Jr.

Motorola Razr launched in India for Rs. 1,24,999: No match for Samsung’s Foldable

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 16, 2020

Motorola officially launched the Razr foldable today in India at a staggering price tag of Rs. 1,24,999. This makes it a tough buy in the Indian market which already has the Galaxy Z Flip featuring a similar foldable form factor and significantly better specifications.

Motorola has a few offers for the Razr like Rs. 10,000 cashback on Citi Bank credit as well as debit cards and no-cost EMI options. There are other offers as well like discounted Moto Care and double data offer from Reliance Jio.

Pre-booking starts today with shipping kicking off from April 2.

The Motorola Razr mimics the clamshell design of the iconic Razr smartphone from the 2000s. Like the Galaxy Z Flip, the phone features a flexible display that can be folded at the center, vertically, to transform into a compact form factor. The Razr comes with a 6.2-inch pOLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio (2142 x 876 pixels) and a secondary 2.7-inch cover screen upfront (800 x 600 pixels). Note that the cover screen is significantly larger than the one on the Galaxy Z Flip (1.06-inch) but that’s the only major area where the Razr gets an edge.

The Motorola Razr features a mid-range Snapdragon 710 processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It has a 2510mAh battery with 15W fast charging. At the back, there’s a single 16MP rear shooter with f/1.7 aperture, dual pixel AF, and dual-LED flash. On the front, there’s a 5MP selfie shooter.

There nothing much to talk about the Motorola Razr, especially after seeing that price tag. The Galaxy Z Flip with Snapdragon 855 Plus and dual 12MP shooters is a much better alternative to the Razr in India at Rs. 1,09,999. Essentially, the Razr is an overly expensive mid-range smartphone that can fold and with Galaxy Z Flip in the competition, the Razr doesn’t really stand a chance in India.

Xiaomi announces the 10,000mAh Mi Wireless Powerbank in India, with 10W fast wireless charging

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Sean

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Mar 16, 2020

A Xiaomi senior executive has just announced that the Chinese tech giant now launched the 10,000mAh Mi Wireless Powerbank. Its the latest powerbank from the company which also boasts fast wireless charging up to 10W.

All the power you need, without any wires! ⚡⚡

Mi fans, introducing the 10,000mAh #MiWirelessPowerbank.

⚡Qi-certified
⚡Charge wired & wireless
⚡10W fast wireless charging
⚡18W fast charging (USB-A)
⚡USB-C input

Check it out: https://t.co/QZwA1Gm833 #Xiaomi ❤️ #Wireless pic.twitter.com/KI8bWMxp3s

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) March 16, 2020

According to Manu Kumar Jain’s, Global Vice President of Xiaomi, tweet on Twitter, the 10,000 Mi Wireless Powerbank is “All the power you need, without any wires!” Simply put, its a wireless charging power bank that is even capable of fast charging supported handsets. The device boasts up to 10W wireless fast charging while the wired USB-A port outputs up to 18W fast charging.

The Xiaomi Mi Wireless Powerbank can be charged via a USB Type C port and is capable of dual charging through the wireless and wired methods at the same time. The gadget is also Qi-certified, meaning it’s gone through rigorous safety testings and passed them all.

As of right now, the Xiaomi 10,000 Mi Wireless Powerbank is only available through the official Xiaomi India website and can be expected to soon be available in other e-retailing websites like Amazon and Flipkart. The Wireless Powerbank is only available in a single color, namely Black, and is offered at a price of 2,499 INR or roughly 33 US Dollars.

Those interested, can click here to buy the 10,000mAh Mi Wireless Powerbank from Xiaomi

Xiaomi to develop a Special app allowing the Mi Watch to Control NIO Cars

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Sean

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Mar 16, 2020

Xiaomi has just announced that it has officially partnered up with NIO, the automobile manufacturer. In the new collaboration, the Chinese tech giant will launch a special application that is capable of performing certain functions in the car from the partner brand at any time.

One would only require the special app on the Xiaomi Mi Watch smartwatch to remotely activate certain functions. This essentially makes the Mi Watch a remote control of sorts. According to official notes, users can display the vehicle nicknames (as set by owners) on the NIO app through the smartwatch. It even displays other information regarding the vehicle like current driving status, power levels, remaining battery life and more.

Users can even visually discern the vehicle doors closing or opening, windows and trunks being raised or lowered. In other words, an in depth schematics is laid out through the NIO app. This is even useful in many other ways as well, since the car can send certain prompt notifications through the Mi Watch. A great example of this would be the uneven or abnormally low pressure in the tires of the car.

In terms of functions that can be remotely operated, one can open the doors through the app, turn on the air conditioning, can lock or unlock the door, and even raise or lower the window. Notably, the app even allows for easy car location function if the owner can not find where the car has been parked. Through the NIO app, one can simply trigger various whistle alarms and flashing lights which will act as a beacon and notify the users.

Reportedly, every NIO car model will be supported in the Xiaomi Mi Watch NIO app. Furthermore, features like NFC will also be supported in the future. Xiaomi is currently one of the largest wearables makers in the world, and this cooperation only seeks to grow its ecosystem and its usefulness.

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Buy Cubot Max 2 4G Smartphone for Just $124.99 from Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 16, 2020

Launched in February last year, the Cubot Max 2 smartphone has gone up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price tag on Gearbest.

The highly appealing black-tinted model usually retails for $202.48, but thanks to a 38 percent discount, you can now purchase it for just $124.99. The equally eye-catching Twilight color option would normally set you back $202.48; however, you can get your hands on it for a lowered price of just $125.99, which converts to a 38 percent discount.

The irresistible Cubot Max 2 sports an extra-large 6.8-inch display with a high screen resolution of 1352 x 640 pixels. It is powered by MT6762 Octa Core 2.0GHz processor and packs an MG power VR GE 8320 GPU under the hood.

The phone ships with 4GB of RAM and offers a hearty 64GB of internal storage space for you to save your favorite multimedia content. On the photography front, it houses a 12MP, and a 2MP camera at the back and an 8MP front shooter for capturing selfies and face-to-face chatting.

Furthermore, the dual-SIM handset features GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, and Beidou for accurate navigation and is loaded with a slew of highly useful sensors including Proximity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Accelerometer and E-compass.

The phone draws its juices from a 5000mAh built-in battery and runs the Android 9 Pie operating system. You can follow this link to check out more details about the Cubot Max 2 smartphone and place your order. With more than a hundred pieces sold out at the time of writing, the promo is slated to end in 7 days for the twilight color option, while the black-tinted model will be up for grabs for just one day.

You can follow this link to take advantage of Gearbest’s Super Deals before the promo comes to an end.

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Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Smartphone is now available for a Lowered Price on Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 16, 2020

Vivo introduced a new series of smartphones dubbed IQOO in the first quarter of 2019. After launching the first device called the iQOO, the Chinese technology company released three new phones under the new line within just seven months.

Last year, Vivo launched another device called the iQOO Neo 855 in the IQOO series and as expected, the newly launched handset garnered notable popularity among the company’s huge customer base. Taking the iQOO Neo 855’s undying demand into consideration, Vivo is offering multiple color and storage variants of the handset at lowered prices through Giztop.

The modest 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Vivo iQOO Neo 855 model comes in purple, as well as carbon black color options carrying a $329 price tag. You can get this model for just $259 if you purchase this variant via Giztop.

The slightly larger 6GB RAM+128GB ROM iQOO Neo 855 variant is available in carbon fiber black, Icelandic aurora, and purple for an unbeatable price of only $324. You’d normally end up shelling out $394 for this version if you purchase it from an offline store or another e-tailer.

Those who fancy using a more power-packed device, the iQOO Neo 855 is available in an 8GB RAM+128GB ROM version. This model normally sells for $429, but you can get your hands on it for just $359. On top of that, you can choose from three appealing colorways including carbon fiber black, Icelandic aurora, and purple.

If that doesn’t impress you much, you might want to check out the third iQOO Neo 855 variant that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hefty 256GB of internal storage space for just $429. The model will retain its original asking price of $499 once the Giztop promo comes to an end.

Vivo’s well-received iQOO Neo 855 smartphone comes with a 6.38-inch waterdrop AMOLED display, which is integrated with a screen fingerprint sensor for added safety. It packs a 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa-core processor along with an Adreno 640 GPU for enhanced overall performance.

In the optics department, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 houses a triple camera setup comprising a 12MP, an 8MP and a 2MP camera at the back. Upfront, it features a 16MP camera that comes in handy for capturing self-portraits and video calling.

Featuring Jovi Assistant support, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 runs iQOO Monster UI based on the Android 9.0 Pie operating system. Moreover, the phone is backed by a robust 4500mAh battery that supports a 33W fast charge.

You can head straight to this link to place your order through Giztop and avail of the noteworthy discounts on your favorite Vivo iQOO Neo 855 variants.

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