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Poll of The Week: Do you use a case, skin, or leave your phone bareback?

Most manufacturers now ship their phones with a TPU case that provides protection against scratches and drops. However, some folks do not like putting a case on their phone.

There are also others that prefer a different type of case from the one in the box. You will also find people that have multiple cases that come in different designs and colors.

OnePlus 8 TPU Case

Another group of folks prefers applying a skin on to their phone that gives it a pretty unique look as well as feel and also protects it from scratches.

For this week’s poll, we want to know which category you belong to. Do you like your phone bareback i.e. without a case or skin on? Are you a case person? Or do you prefer skins? Do take the poll below and also let us know in the comment box why you prefer one over the other.

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Kirin 820 5G Geekbench scores reveal it is more powerful than the Kirin 980

The Kirin 820 5G is Huawei‘s upcoming mid-range processor and its very first one with support for 5G. A few days ago, some key details of the processor were leaked on the web. Now benchmark results have surfaced that compare it to the Kirin 980 and even Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855.

A graph comparing the benchmark scores of the three chipsets was posted on Weibo and it shows the Kirin 820 5G scored 3490 points in the single-core test and 11200 points in the multi-core test.

Kirin 820 5G Geekbench

The chipset scored higher than the Kirin 980 processor which powers phones such as the Huawei P30 series and the Mate 20 series. It even scores higher than the Snapdragon 855 in the single-core test and ties with it for multi-score.

The Kirin 820 5G is a 7nm processor with Cortex-A76 cores and a Mali-G77 GPU. Based on its Geekbench scores, we presume it has four Cortex-A76 cores paired with four Cortex-A55 cores. It has also been revealed that the chipset will have an upgraded NPU and ISP.

Honor’s upcoming phone, the Honor 30S, should be the first device with a Kirin 820 5G chipset.

 

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How to keep your phone & gadgets disinfected in the face of Coronavirus

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared the Coronavirus as a pandemic. That is because the virus has spread from China to other parts of the world with Italy being the worse hit presently. The advice presently is for persons all over the world to practice social distancing.

Apart from that, regular and proper handwashing practices are also advocated. It also advised that surfaces that are frequently touched should be cleaned. This is where our smartphones and gadgets fall into. Smartphones can be a potential means of transmitting diseases as germs on the phone can easily be transmitted to the skin when the phone is used.

Here are some important tips to help us keep our smartphones and gadgets free from germs including Coronavirus.

The use of Colorex wipes or similar products with 70 percent isopropyl to clean your phones is recommended. The use of alcohol isn’t recommended because it could damage the screen as well as the ports. A better option is to use the disinfectant wipes.

It is also not advised to use bleaches, sprays and abrasives as they could damage the screen as well. Instead, it is recommended to use soft linen free cloths to clean the phones. Also, there are several mobile sanitisers available online like the Mobiwash, Rnaux cleaning kit, among others that you can buy. If you’re using any of these kits, they come with solutions and clothe that can be used to wipe the screen. Abrasive cloth, towels, paper towels are not advisable to use.

There are also a couple of infrared disinfecting pods on sale in the market. Samsung equally announced a free Galaxy Sanitising service in 19 countries including the US and UK. The service uses infrared technology and will b expanded to more countries in the coming weeks.

 

Lexar launches NM Card for Huawei devices; starts at ¥199 (~$28)

When Huawei announced the Mate 20 series back in 2018, it unveiled the NM Card or Nano Memory Card. This is an SD card that is the same size as a nano-SIM. NM Cards do not require a dedicated slot as they fit into the same slot for a nano-SIM which most phones use these days. Huawei hoped more manufacturers would adopt the new memory card but up until now, it is only used by Huawei phones.

Lexar nCard NM card

Huawei itself makes NM cards but no big-name manufacturer has done so up until now. Lexar, the company known for its wide range of storage products has announced three new NM cards for Huawei phones which should be widely available compared to Huawei’s own.

The Lexar nCard as it is called is available in three variants – 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. They have a read speed of 90MB/s and a write speed of 70MB/s. The nCard is available on Jingdong Mall for ¥199 (~$28) for the 64GB version, ¥299 (~$42) for the 128GB capacity, and ¥599 (~$84) for the 256GB capacity. It is also available on AliExpress.

The NM card works with the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Huawei P30, Huawei P30 Pro, Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro, etc. If more phone manufacturers adopt the standard then more companies that make storage devices such as SanDisk and Samsung should begin manufacturing NM cards too. We also expect the price to reduce when that happens. However, the adoption rate is practically non-existent at the moment.

 

 

Mi Pay now works with devices without NFC

Xiaomi’s Mi Wallet has a new feature that allows phones without NFC to use Mi Pay. At the moment, the feature is only available for the Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 5, and Redmi 6. The compatible devices only have to install the beta version of the app.

An infographic shared by Xiaomi shows the steps users have to take to set up the new payment option on their phone.

Xiaomi Mi Pay

After setting up, all a user is required to do to make a payment is double-tap the power button to launch Mi Pay and verify with their fingerprint. The app then generates a QR code for payment.

More phones should get it once the feature is out of beta testing.

 

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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G series get Iron Man Edition in China

There are multiple colorways for Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series and there is even a special edition for the 2020 Olympic Games. Now, Samsung has announced a Galaxy S20 5G series Iron Man Edition in China.

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Iron Man Edition

The special edition phones (Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+ 5G, and Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G) come in a special red box with Tony Stark’s signature as well as the word’s Stark Industries written boldly on it. Inside is a custom case, customized earbuds with a custom case, and a ring that is similar to the arc reactor on Iron Man’s suit. The phones also have a custom theme with special wallpapers and ring tones included.

Galaxy S20 5G series Iron Man Edition

You can purchase any of the limited edition phones on JD.com. The Galaxy S20 5G Iron Man Edition is ¥6999 (~$986)and it has 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Galaxy S20+ 5G Iron Man Edition is ¥7999 (~$1127) with the same RAM and storage as the Galaxy S20.

The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Iron Man Man Edition is more expensive and comes in gray and black. It is available in 12GB RAM + 256GB and 16GB RAM + 512GB variants. The price tag is ¥9999 (~$1409) for the 12GB version while the 16GB version is ¥12,999 (~$1831).

 

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iPad Pro 2020 vs Huawei MatePad Pro: Specs Comparison

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, there was not a physical event, but Apple still announced the new iPad Pro 2020 series. It includes two models: the 11-inch variant and the 12.9-inch variant, just like the previous generations. Apple currently leads the tablet market, but is the iPad Pro 2020 really the best option for every user? In order to establish that, we compared it with the best Chinese flagship tablet launched until now: the MatePad Pro by Huawei which also comes in a 5G variant. The iPad Pro 2020 we talk about in this comparison is the 11-inch variant since it is the most similar to Huawei MatePad Pro in terms of price and features.

Apple iPad Pro 2020 vs Huawei MatePad Pro

Apple iPad Pro 11 2020 Huawei MatePad Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm,

471 grams

246 x 159 x 7.2 mm,

460 grams

DISPLAY 11 inches, 1668 x 2388p (Quad HD+), 265 ppi, IPS LCD 10.8 inches, 1600 x 2560p (Quad HD+), 280 ppi, 16:10 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Apple A12Z Bionic, octa-core Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – 6 GB RAM 512 GB – 6 GB RAM, 1 TB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB – nano memory card slot
SOFTWARE iPadOS Android 10, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Triple 12 + 10 MP + LiDAR scanner f/1.8 and f/2.4
7 MP f/2.2 front camera
Single 13 MP f/1.8
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 36.71 Wh, fast charging 18W 7250 mAh, Fast Charging 40W, Fast Wireless Charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Optional LTE, LiDAR scanner, stylus support Hybrid Dual SIM slot, optional 5G, stylus support, reverse wireless charging

Design

Apple iPad Pro 2020 and Huawei MatePad Pro boast wonderful designs. They both come with a very high screen-to-body ratio as well as an aluminum body. Huawei MatePad Pro looks more impressive due to its higher screen-to-body ratio and it is definitely my favorite one if we talk about aesthetics only. Both the tablets support a keyboard and a stylus. But due to an integrated trackpad, the support for some macOS gestures, backlit keys, and more, the new Magic Keyboard of the iPad Pro 2020 looks superior.

 

Display

We still did not try the iPad Pro 2020 since it became official a few days ago, but its specs on the paper make us think that it is a slightly superior display to Huawei MatePad Pro. Not by a high margin, though. These displays come with a high 2K resolution, a wide color gamut, and a stunning image quality. However, they are not OLED display but classic IPS panels. But as what you just read suggests, this does not mean they are not amazing displays.

 

Specs & Software

The Apple A12Z Bionic processor and the presence of iPadOS which is a very well-optimized operating system should make the iPad Pro 2020 a much more performing tablet compared to the Huawei MatePad Pro. Further, iPadOS offers a lot of professional and PC-like features that you can not get with the Huawei MatePad Pro. On the other hand, iPad Pro 2020 does not support 5G, while the Huawei MatePad Pro also exists in a version with the support of 5G connectivity. The iPad Pro 2020 comes in WiFi and 4G versions: the 4G one supports the eSIM technology besides a standard nanoSIM. Note that if you get the Huawei MatePad Pro in its global version, you won’t get Google services out of the box, despite the tablet runs Android 10.

 

Camera

Apple iPad Pro 2020 is the clear winner of the camera comparison, we have not any doubt about it even though we are only assuming it after looking at the specs sheet. It boasts a triple camera setup composed of a 12 MP main sensor, a 10 MP ultrawide lens and a TOF 3D LiDAR scanner which can provide very accurate depth info thanks to a laser mechanism. If you need more info about how the LiDAR scanner works, check our official launch article about the new Apple tablets. The Apple iPad Pro 2020 even supports 3D facial recognition thanks to Face ID. On the rear side, Huawei MatePad Pro has just a single 13 MP sensor and it is a camera commonly used on affordable smartphones. The iPad even offers a better front camera which can record videos in 1080p at 60 fps.

 

 

Battery

According to Apple, the iPad Pro 2020 provides 10 hours of battery life on a single charge, if you use it on WiFi and without 4G connectivity. Huawei MatePad Pro’s battery has a 7250 mAh capacity and it supports a 40W fast charging tech: one of the fastest charging technologies ever seen on a tablet. Unlike the iPad Pro, it even supports wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. The iPad Pro supports reverse charging via cable, but you can not charge it wirelessly.

 

Price

Apple iPad Pro will have a starting price of €899/$799 in the global market (the price refers to the WiFi-only version), while Huawei MatePad Pro will be sold for €549.90 in its WiFi variant. While the MatePad Pro has a way higher value for money, the iPad Pro 2020 wins the comparison when it comes to specs and features, despite it does not come in any 5G variant.

 

Apple iPad Pro 2020 vs Huawei MatePad Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei MatePad Pro

PRO

  • 5G
  • Faster charging
  • Wireless charging and reverse charging
  • More affordable

CONS

  • Inferior performance

 

Apple iPad Pro 2020

PRO

  • LiDAR scanner
  • Better cameras
  • Higher performance
  • Face ID

CONS

  • More expensive

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

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

Samsung DS Division

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

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

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

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

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

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

Redmi K30 Pro Super Bluetooth

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

 

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Download the Huawei P40 Series Official Wallpaper from here

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

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

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

Download Huawei P40 Series Official Wallpaper

 

 

Ubuntu Touch can be now installed on Redmi Note 7

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

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

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

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

 

 

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

ZTE Axon 11 specs

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G specifications

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

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

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

 

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

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

Vivo V19 price in India (Rumored)

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

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

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

Vivo V19 specifications (Rumored)

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

 

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

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

Xiaomi Portable Bluetooth Speaker 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oppo A11
Oppo A11

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

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

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

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

 

 

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

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

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Camera Standard Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

xiaomi smart security camera

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

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

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Buy 116 Plus Smart Bracelet for Just $6.89 from Gearbest

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

116 Plus Smart Bracelet

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

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

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

116 Plus Smart Bracelet

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

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

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

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

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

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