Huawei recently confirmed that it’s going forward with the plan of launching its upcoming flagship smartphone lineup, Huawei P40 series, on 26th March. However, instead of hosting a launch event in Paris, the company has decided to make it a virtual press conference because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Now, with just a few days remaining for the official launch, a leaked teaser poster for the Huawei P40 series has popped up with the launch date as well as hinting about the powerful camera features with the hashtag #VisionaryPhotography.
Along with that, the teaser poster also confirms that the smartphone will come with a triple-camera setup on the front side. Since the cameras are inside the display area, the device will have a punch-hole cutout for the same.
It also shows an outline for the upcoming smartphone which reveals a very thin bezel around the display, including the top bezel. The bezels on the left and right side almost seems non-existent.
An attractive protective case of P40 Pro with a Porsche logo has also surfaced on Weibo. The case, which seems like a third-party product, is made up of glass and leather, aimed to offer premium in-hand experience.
Recently, it was leaked that the Huawei P40 Pro will come with five camera sensors on the back. The setup includes a 1/1.28” Sony IMX700 52-megapixel Hexadeca Bayer RYYB lens, a 1/1.5” Sony IMX650 40-megapixel ultrawide Cine RGGB lens, a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a dual prism periscope zoom lens with 10x optical zoom as well as a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor.
The company is expected to launch three devices in the series — Huawei P40, P40 Pro, and P40 Pro PE. The Huawei P40 Pro PE is said to come with a ceramic body and should feature camera support for 10x optical zoom. The devices, powered by the company’s own Kirin 990 5G chipset, will go official on 26th March.
Realme has recently launched the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro smartphones in India. The series also includes the unannounced Realme 6i that is yet to go official. The smartphone that has a model number of RMX2040 has been previously spotted at certification platforms like Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Singapore’s IMDA. The Realme 6i has now appeared on Geekbench with some key specs. The benchmarking platform also has a new listing for the RMX2063 Realme phone. The RMX2063 was spotted at FCC dataset in January. Since the Realme 6 Pro has a model number of RMX2061, the RMX2063 handset could be a country variant of the same phone.
Realme 6i Geekbench
The RMX2040 Realme 6i has appeared with Helio G70 chipset and 4 GB of RAM on Geekbench 5. The handset is loaded with Android 10 OS. It scored 345 and 1293 points in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench 5.
The Realme 6i’s FFC appearance had revealed that it features a waterdrop notch display. A quad camera setup that is present on its back has a 48-megapixel main unit. It has a 5,000mAh battery. The phone is likely to support 18W fast charging through USB-C.
The launch date of the Realme 6i smartphone is yet to be confirmed. The Geekbench listing of the unannounced smartphone suggests that the Chinese firm could be checking its performance before making it official. The recently unveiled Realme 6 had arrived as the successor for the Realme 5 Pro and not Realme 5. Hence, there is a possibility that the Realme 6i could coming as the Realme 5.
Realme RMX2063 Geekbench
The RMX2063 phone scored 570 in the single-core test and 1683 in the multi-core test of Geekbench. The Snapdragon 720G processor which is mentioned as “atoll” in Geekbench powers the smartphone. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM and it is loaded with Android 10 OS.
As it can be seen in the images, not only the Redmi Note 9 Pro is found mentioned on Amazon India but also the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max moniker can also be seen. At present, there is no concrete evidence on the specs of the Max model. However, the moniker suggests that it could be coming with some enhanced features compared to the Note 9 Pro.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro is rumored to be arriving with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a top-center positioned punch-hole. The Snapdragon 720G mobile platform could be coming with up to 6 GB of RAM. The handset may offer users with up to 128 GB of native storage.
The MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the Redmi Note 9 Pro smartphone. The phone is speculated to be equipped with a 5,020mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The handset has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The rear shell of the Note 9 Pro has a quad camera setup that may include a 48-megapixel Samsung GM2 sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel lens for capturing macro shots and a 2-mgeapixel sensor for adding depth effects.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will be priced higher than the Note 9 Pro. It could be coming a 64-megapixel main lens and a faster charger. The handset could be driven by a different chipset. Some rumors have claimed it could be fueled by Dimensity 800 SoC.
In December, OPPO had launched the OPPO Reno3 and Reno3 Pro 5G phones. The global edition of the Reno3 Pro with 4G support only was announced recently in India. Yesterday, tipster Ishan Agarwal had revealed that OPPO is gearing up to launch Reno3 global variant. Now the Chinese firm manufacturer has officially confirmed through its Facebook profile that the Reno3 will be made official on March 16.
Just as the Reno3 global version arrived as a 4G device, the Reno3 is also expected to carry support for 4G connectivity. The teaser video released by the company shows that the Reno3 will be made available in Aurora Blue. The teaser video shows the phone sporting a waterdrop notch screen and four cameras on its back.
The Reno3 global variant is rumored to be equipped with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that supports full HD+ resolution. The waterdrop notch is expected to house a front-facing camera of 44-megapixel. The display of the Reno3 could be also equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader.
The Helio P90 chipset is expected to fuel the Reno3 global version with 8 GB of RAM and 4,025mAh battery. The phone may carry fast charging capabilities. The smartphone could be coming with an internal storage of 128 GB.
The ColorOS7 based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the Reno3 global version. The rear-positioned quad camera setup is speculated to feature a 64-megapixel main lens, a 13-megapixel telephoto sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens.
The OPPO Reno3 global version may sell in other colors like Midnight Black and Sky White. The pricing of the phone is not known yet.
Logitech is fast gaining a formidable reputation for its amazing products, usually computers and smartphones peripherals and accessories. The company has now launched a new wireless charger for the US market. The wireless charger is dubbed Powered 3-in-1 Dock and is described as a fitting replacement for the discontinued Apple AirPower wireless charger.
The Logitech Powered 3-in-1 Dock comes in at $129.99 and the capability to wirelessly fuel an iPhone, Apple Watch, and a pair of AirPods all at once. The design includes two wireless charging zones: one stand-style pad meant for a phone and a flat pad for a pair of headphones. There is equally an extension to the right of the phone charging pad which houses a watch charger, also wireless.
Further, the wireless charging pads utilise the Qi charging standards and are compatible with any product that supports the Qi wireless charging standard. This includes the Galaxy S20, galaxy Buds Plus earbuds. However, the watch stand can only be used to charge an Apple Watch since Apple deployed a proprietary charging technique for the Apple Watch.
Apart from the Powered 3-in-1 Dock, Logitech also released two other single device wireless charging pads. One of them is the Logitech Powered Wireless Charging Stand which is a stand-style wireless charging pad and is priced at $59.99. The last product is a flat pad dubbed Logitech Powered Wireless Charging Pad and priced at $39.99.
All three chargers support the basic fast-charging specs for Apple (7.5W) and Samsung (9W) phones. However, it doesn’t get the 15W speeds that newer Samsung devices like the Galaxy S20 and Note 10 are capable of hitting. One drawback, though, is the use of Logitech’s proprietary Logitech barrel connector instead of a USB-C or Micro USB connector as power source like other wireless chargers.
Chinese tech company UMIDIGI has revealed via a tweet posted recently that it will launch a new smartwatch which has as its biggest feature a SpO2 monitor. The smartwatch will be called UMIDIGI UFit and isn’t just a smartwatch but a fitness and health tracker. The product will be launched on March 16.
In the face of the Coronavirus outbreak, the focus on health and fitness has increased. The blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) level is a vital indicator of a person’s health. This tracking the SpO2 level is also a new wearable tech metric getting adopted by more manufacturers. It might sound complicated but SpO2 can reveal conditions. For example, coronavirus and sleep apnea may cause low blood oxygen saturation.
The SpO2 monitor is already in some big-name wearables: Fitbit and Garmin already have an SpO2 sensor on most of their devices, and Huawei has jumped in too. UMIDIGI UFit is expected to also have a SpO2 sensor but it would be much more affordable, in line with UMIDIGI’s market strategy.
There’s still a lot we don’t know about the device, but there are a few things we can speculate from the teaser image. Besides the SpO2 monitoring function, it apparently has a curved screen and 2.5D glass. And there’s a side button to control the watch. We won’t have to wait long to learn more about the smartwatch since it goes official on March 16.
UMIDIGI is also running a giveaway with five units of the UMIDIGI F2 smartphone and fifteen units of the UFit up for takes. You can join the giveaway on their official website. You can also pre-order the UFit on AliExpress.
Realme 6 and 6 Pro finally hitten the Indian market with amazing specifications offered at very affordable prices. Realme 6 is the most affordable variant but it still brings to the market awesome performance and a display with a high refresh rate at a killer price. But is it really the device with the highest value for money in its price range or there is something more worthwhile among the handsets actually available to purchase? For this high value for money comparison, we chose to bring Redmi Note 8 Pro and Poco X2 to the table. We think these are the most interesting rivals of Realme 6 and in this comparison, we will highlight the differences between their specifications.
Oppo Realme 6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X2
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
20 MP front camera
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.9, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
Dual 20 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 18W with Quick Charge 4+
4300 mAh, fast charging 30W
4500 mAh, fast charging 27W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot, splash resistant
Hybrid Dual SIM slot, splash resistant
Design
The Poco X2 is a device built with more premium materials: while Realme 6 has a plastic body and Redmi Note 8 Pro has a plastic frame with a glass back, the Poco X2 is the only to sport a glass back and an aluminum frame just like flagship smartphones. And just like the Realme 6, it splash resistant. And thanks to its punch-hole display, the bezels are very narrow even though the panel is notch-less. In terms of look, I like the Realme 6 a bit more since it sports a single punch-hole display and a more minimalistic design, but Poco X2 is more convincing due to its more premium materials.
Display
Unfortunately, none of these devices comes with an AMOLED display. But the Poco X2 is one of the most affordable smartphones to offer a high 120 Hz refresh rate, while Realme 6 has a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 120 Hz touch-sampling rate. While AMOLED displays often deliver more brilliant colors, displays with a high refresh rate offer a smoother viewing experience, so they are still very nice. Poco X2 wins the display comparison since it comes not only with the highest refresh rate, but it is also HDR10-compliant, and it has a wider display diagonal. Redmi Note 8 Pro has a standard refresh rate and a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, while the fingerprint scanners of Realme 6 and Poco X2 are side-mounted.
Specs & Software
Both Redmi Note 8 Pro and Realme 6 are fueled by the Helio G90T chipset and they offer UFS 2.1 internal storage. While Redmi Note 8 Pro goes up to 256 GB, Realme 6 stops at 128 GB. Poco X2 is powered by the Snapdragon 730G which is slightly less powerful, but it is built with a better production process and it provides a lower energy consumption. These devices run Android 10 out of the box with a custom user interface. Realme 6 has a dedicated micro SD slot, which means you can use both dual SIM and micro SD at the same time. Redmi Note 8 Pro and Poco X2 have a hybrid micro SD slot, but on the other hand, they sport an IR sensor, unlike Realme 6.
Camera
Camera departments are more or less at the same level: in each case, you get a main 64 MP sensor: the Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1, which is a midrange-class sensor. The sensor is paired with an 8 MP ultrawide lens, a dedicated macro camera and a depth sensor. You can find this setup on a lot of midrange phones. The main difference regards the front cameras: Poco X2 is the only with a dual front snapper including a depth sensor.
Battery
Poco X2 and Redmi Note 8 Pro have a slightly bigger battery than Realme 6: 4500 mAh vs 4300 mAh. Theoretically, Poco X2 should be able to offer a longer battery life in a lot of scenarios, since it has a more efficient chipset built at 8 nm. But according to the first tests of the Poco X2, Redmi Note 8 Pro often provides a longer battery life, probably due to its lower refresh rate.
Price
Realme 6 is priced Rs. 12,999 / €155 / $175 in India, Redmi Note 8 Pro starts from Rs. 14,299 / €171 / $192, and Poco X2 costs Rs. 17,999 / €215 / $242 in its base variant. The specifications offered by these devices are very close and it is very hard to pick a winner for everyone. I would personally go for the Poco X2 due to its more premium design, more efficient chipset, and a higher refresh rate. But Realme 6 offers a higher value for money and the few differences highlighted would not convince me to spend more for the Poco X2. What would your choice be?
The Dimensity 800 is one of the three chipsets with an integrated 5G modem MediaTek announced in the past few months, the other two being the Dimensity 1000L and the Dimensity 1000. The processor is designed for affordable 5G phones that don’t put a hole in the pocket. However, it is yet to appear in a phone though there are unconfirmed reports that it will surface in a Redmi phone first which may be the Redmi Note 9 Pro for China. So how powerful is the Dimensity 800 and is there a Snapdragon processor that matches it in performance?
Dimensity 800 specs
The Dimensity 800 is a 7nm processor just like the Dimensity 1000 and Dimensity 1000L. It has eight CPU cores arranged in the big.LITTLE configuration. So you get four Cortex A76 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0GHz too.
For the GPU, it comes with Arm’s Mali-G57 MP4, but MediaTek has failed to disclose the clock speed. However, it is based on the Valhall architecture as the Mali-G77 used in premium chipsets.
Dimensity 800 vs Snapdragon 720G, Snapdragon 730, and Snapdragon 730G
Based on the CPU configuration of the Dimensity 800, we are looking at a chipset that beats the Snapdragon 720G, Snapdragon 730, and Snapdragon 730G in performance and efficiency.
All three Qualcomm chipsets are 8nm processors, unlike the Dimensity 800 which is a 7nm chip. MediaTek’s chipset also has the upper hand in terms of raw performance as it features four Cortex-A76 performance-based cores as against the aforementioned Qualcomm processors which have just two performance cores.
Dimensity 800 vs Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G
The Snapdragon chipsets that seem to match the Dimensity 800 in terms of performance are the Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G.
Just like the Dimensity 800, these two processors are 7nm chipsets and also have integrated 5G modems. However, their CPU configuration is a bit different. Rather than a 4+4 CPU core arrangement, the Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G use a 1+1+6 core arrangement. Technically, it is a 2+6 core arrangement as there are two Kryo 475 (based on Cortex-A76) cores and six Kryo 475 silver (based on Cortex-A55) cores. However, one of the Kryo 475 cores is clocked higher than the other.
The Snapdragon 765 duo both have higher clocked performance cores compared to those of the Dimensity 800 but let us not forget that the MediaTek chipset still has more performance cores and its efficiency cores are also clocked higher. It will be difficult to say which chipset is better overall until the are benchmark results comparing them together.
With respect to GPU, we might see the Dimensity 800 offer a close performance to the Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G Adreno 620’s GPU but we don’t expect it to be better. The Mali-G57 is built on the same architecture as the Mali-G77 inside the Dimensity 1000L and we already know the Mali-G77 is a more powerful GPU than the Adreno 620 thanks to this Master Lu comparison of the OPPO Reno3 5G and the Reno3 Pro 5G.
Conclusion
The Dimensity 800 is a pretty impressive chipset on paper and we look forward to seeing it in a commercially-available smartphone soon so we can experience its real-world performance. The chipset should be a game-changer as it is expected to bring 5G to devices priced under $300 which is the budget for a significant percentage of phone buyers.
It is also important to commend MediaTek’s new mid-range offerings but there are still several folks who have reservations about their processors. Hopefully, that changes as time goes on.
The Redmi Note 9 is getting more interesting as more details keep popping up. One info practically everyone is curious about is the processor powering the phone.
In our What To Expect post, we speculated that the phone may come with the Snapdragon 720G processor. However, a Geekbench listing, believed to be of the phone, revealed it has a MediaTek processor (MT6769V/CZ). The chipset was originally reported to be the Helio G70 but a new leak says it is an entirely brand new chipset called the Helio P75.
The info is from Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka), an account known for posting Xiaomi and Redmi-related information including leaks.
So, #RedmiNote9 it's the world’s first smartphone with new MediaTek Helio P75 SoC 😀 Guys I know what you think, I'm also unhappy ☹️
This might be the first time we all have heard about the Helio P75 but yesterday was not the first time it surfaced on Geekbench. Apparently, the processor was seen on Geekbench as far back as September last year.
Helio P75 first sighting on Geekbench
The test device ran Android 10, had 2GB of RAM and scored 1649 and 5646 points in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively. When compared to the benchmark result of the Redmi Note 8T which is powered by the Snapdragon 665, the Helio P75 has higher single-core and multi-core scores. So this is definitely a more powerful chipset than the one in its predecessor.
You might be wondering that why is it not the Helio G70 since the benchmark result above even says “g70”. Actually, both chipsets seem to be closely related. The Helio G70-powered Realme C3’s Geekbench result shows the processor’s name as MT6769V/CB and the base frequency as 1.70GHz. However, for the Redmi Note 9, the processor’s name according to Geekbench is MT6769V/CZ and the base frequency is 1.80GHz.
The relationship between the two chipsets will probably be like that of the Snapdragon 625 and Snapdragon 626 where one chipset has a higher clockspeed than the other.
The Redmi Note 9 launches tomorrow in India and will be the first phone in the world with the new processor on board. It is expected to arrive alongside a Redmi Note 9 Pro and a third model called the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
Leading market research firm IDC has released its market tracker for the wearable market for the fourth quarter of 2019 as well as the entire 2019. The data shows that Apple maintained its leadership of the market with 43.4 million wearables shipped in Q4 2019. Apple owes this impressive quarterly shipment to its refreshed AirPods, AirPods Pro, and Apple Watch as well as its Beats products spanning multiple price points. However, as the company’s products did well overall during the quarter, Apple Watch shipments declined 5.2% year over year but this was due to Apple’s inability to meet up the demand for the product.
Q4 2019 market stats
Xiaomi ranked second shipping 12.8 million wearables in Q4 2019. 73.3% (9.4 million) of the entire shipments were wristbands. Compared to its Q4 2018 shipments, the wristbands shipment fell but overall, hearables came to the rescue. This is an indication that the market forces are shifting to hearables.
Korean tech giant Samsung emerged in the third place thanks to a strong portfolio of products as well as multiple brands under its belt, including JBL and Infinity. The Galaxy Active and Active 2 smartwatches contributed to Samsung’s ranking. Another key to Samsung’s surge is its strategy to bundle wearables with its smartphones, which further developed its distribution with carriers.
Huawei was able to ship 63.4% of its wearables despite the challenges occasioned by the US sanctions. Wristbands accounted for the vast majority of Huawei’s shipment volume but growing the most were its watches with several kids’ watches and the GT2. Huawei also added several new hearables to its portfolio, keeping its selection aligned with the other market leaders.
Fitbit completed the top five as its shipments rebound for the first time following two consecutive years of declining volume. The company still relied on its fitness trackers to drive volume but shipped a record six million units of its smartwatch in 2019 thanks to the release of its Versa 2 and discounted Versa Lite and Ionic.
Back in November 2019, Honor released a list of devices that would get the Magic UI 3.0 update which is based on Android 10. The list had devices such as the Honor 20, Honor V20, and Honor 9X amongst others. After months of beta testing, Honor has now revealed that a stable update will be rolled out next week for the global versions of the aforementioned phones.
The info comes from a press release shared by Honor and it stated that Magic UI 3.0 based on Android 10 will roll-out to the Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor View 20, and the Honor 9X as from 15th of March.
Honor says it is working on the update for the Honor 10, Honor 10 Lite, Honor 20 Lite, Honor 8X, Honor 9X Pro and Honor View 10 but there is no news of when the update will arrive for these devices.
Magic UI 3.0 brings a redesigned UI, system-wide dark mode, new navigation gestures, new camera features, and more.
Chinese benchmarking app Master Lu has released the names of the top 10 most-cloned smartphones in China. The outfit had first released a chart around January showing the number of fake smartphones that were run through the app in 2019. The chart had the Galaxy W2018 as the most-faked smartphone last year. The data has changed slightly as the Apple iPhone 8 has now emerged as the most-faked smartphone between March 2019 and March 2020. The iPhone 8 is followed by the Samsung W2018 in the second place while the W2019 is ranked third. The iPhone XS Max and Galaxy S10+ are ranked fourth and fifth respectively. At the sixth place is the Honor 9, seventh – Samsung Galaxy S8+, eighth – OnePlus 7 Pro. The Xiaomi Mi 6 and Galaxy S8 complete the top 10 list.
In terms of percentage spread, Apple smartphones accounted for 29.54% of the fake phones recorded while Samsung accounted for 26.44%. Xiaomi accounted for 9.83% and Honor accounted for 6.10%.
Samsung W2018
A few things that are common with the cloned smartphones is the presence of a 720p display resolution, as well as MediaTek MT6589 processor bundled with a Mali-400 MP GPU onboard. Although the components are not necessarily fake, they are starkly different from what the OEM included in the original version. Interestingly, China’s tech hubs of Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Beijing ranked among the top three cities where most of the fake smartphones are used in China.
Huawei may launch its latest True Wireless Bluetooth earbuds dubbed Huawei FreeBuds 3 in India later this month. Tipster Ishan Arghawal shared this detail which he termed “exclusive” on his Twitter handle earlier today. Even though he first tipped the launch for this week, the tipster later clarified that the launch will be this month. The Chinese company hasn’t got any event lined up for India any time soon but in the face of the Coronavirus scare, any launch will have to be done via an online-only event which can easily be arranged.
Exclusive: Tough competition for AirPods is now coming to India! Huawei will be launching the Freebuds 3 in India, this week. It is the only Open-fit Active Noise Cancellation Wireless Earbuds in the market. So excited, let's wait and watch for the launch date & other details. pic.twitter.com/5nJOGlNVx1
The Freebuds 3 True wireless stereo headset features a new design which is tagged by Huawei as “Dolphin Bionic”. The design is inspired by a dolphin’s vocal cavity. The storage case was also redesigned and has a circular shape like a perfectly round pebble with a glossy finish.
The earbuds are powered by a new Kirin A1 chip which is said to deliver low latency and low power consumption as the earbuds use an isochronous dual channel Bluetooth connection. This means that each earbud is paired to the phone on a separate channel rather than one earbud being the master while the other is the slave as obtainable in most earbuds.
Huawei touts the Freebuds 3 to be the world’s first earbuds with open-fit active noise cancellation with up to 15-decibel ambient noise reduction. The earbuds feature a bone sensor which will work with the Mic Duct for noise cancellation and a crystal clear conversation when making calls. It also has a latency of 190ms which makes it perfect for gaming, and the noise cancellation is adjustable using the companion app.
The Freebuds 3 boasts a 4-hour battery life which can be extended to 20 hours with the charging case. The case is said to support both fast wired and wireless charging.
We wait for official information about the FreeBuds 3 India launch and will keep you updated when something pops up.
Xiaomi first introduced the Mi Backpack in 2018. The backpack had a 10L capacity and was available in an array of colour options. The most amazing aspect was the 29 yuan ($4) price ag which it adopted. Even outside China, the Mi Backpack was sold for less than $10 by third-party e-retailers. However, the 10L capacity was a bit of a drawback as it proved to be too small for adult users.
To address this, Xiaomi has launched the Mi Backpack 20L version. The new version comes with a 20L capacity and can conveniently accommodate a 15.6-inch notebook laptop whereas the 10L version could only contain a Previously, the 10L version could accommodate a 13.3-inch laptop. The backpack is equally affordable coming in at 49 yuan ($7).
The Mi Backpack 20L version measures 416 x 290 x 154mm and its net weight is only 285g. The bag has a large-capacity main compartment that can hold a laptop, tablet PC, cameras. There are also three external pockets which can take a camera, drinking glasses, headphones, bus cards, paper towels and others.
The backpack also comes with some level of waterproofing. The fabric on the front of the backpack has 4 levels of water-repellent function, which protects the contents in the bag from being wet in a short period of time. It also dries up easily when wet. Furthermore, the backpack features wide shoulder straps made from EPE pearl cotton. The straps are soft and comfortable.
As for the availability, the Mi Backpack 20L version is already on sale via Mi Home, Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Youpin, Tmall, and Xiaomi’s Authorized Store. It is available in four colours – yellow, bright blue, dark blue, and black.
It has been more than six months since the Android 10 stable update was released. However, there are still several eligible phones that are yet to get updated. HMD Global is one such manufacturer with a large portfolio of devices that are eligible to get updated to Android 10. The manufacturer originally released a schedule for the update back in August 2019. It has now followed it up with a new one today that changes the timeframe for some devices and adds new ones to the list.
The new schedule shows the devices that have already been updated such as the Nokia 7.1, Nokia 8.1, Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, and Nokia 7 Plus.
New Android 10 update schedule for Nokia phones
The changes begin with the devices scheduled to get updated in the first quarter of 2020. The old schedule (below) stated that the Nokia 2.2, Nokia 3.1 Plus, Nokia 3.2, and Nokia 4.2 will get the update in Q1 2020 but the new schedule shows only the Nokia 2.2 will be updated this quarter. Moreover, the update has been moved to the end of the quarter, so expect it to arrive later this month.
While that is definitely sad news for a lot of people, HMD Global will be making it up to them between the end of the first quarter and the beginning of the second quarter. The manufacturer plans to update a total of seven devices within that period. These phones include the Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.1 Plus and the Nokia 8 Sirocco. The list also includes the Nokia 2.3, Nokia 7.2, and Nokia 6.2 which were not on the first schedule.
Old Android 10 update schedule for Nokia phones
The Nokia 5.1 Plus and the Nokia 1 Plus which were originally scheduled for a Q1 update will now be updated in early Q2 2020. The last set of devices to be updated are the Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1, Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 1 and they will be updated in the middle of the second quarter of the year.
DJI, the known drone and photography peripherals maker, has one of its upcoming product’s images leaked. The DJI Mavic Air 2 has been spotted online, on Twitter, from a relatively reliable source carrying the message “time to sell your Mavic Air.”
The leak was shared from a verified DJI drone pilot, who published five images that is apparently of the Mavic Air 2 drone model. The images are taken from various angles, giving us a sort of detailed look of the drone and also showcase it taking off. The drone in question is expected to be unveiled by April 2020 and will target the mid range segment in the drone market.
According to @OsitaLV’s tweet, the images are claimed to be of the Mavic Air 2. For those unaware, the Mavic series is a part of DJI’s popular drone family. Its Pro variants are top of the line and one of the best in the industry, while the relatively cheaper Air variants target the affordable budget segments. From the images, a newly designed larger and sturdier controller can be observed. This arrives with the usual controller options with the sticks and mode swapping buttons.
One of the interesting aspects seen in the leaks includes new safety measures. The DJI Mavic Air 2 features two rear sensors, allowing for a 360 degree obstacle avoidance view. It significantly reduces the possibility of accidents over the currently available model’s three dimensional environment sensors. As of 2019, any Mavic series drones over 250 grams, will feature AirSens technology and also receive ADS-B signals from nearby drones. This further reduces the chances of accidental crashes and are features that are likely to make an appearance here.
DJI Mavic Air series
Unfortunately, apart from the physical body, finer details regarding the DJI Mavic Air 2 is still unknown. Although it can be expected to offer better performance than previous generations, it is unlikely to match Mavic 2 Pro‘s level due to the smaller size. However, the drone maker might just include certain new features that only the newer generations in the Mavic series house. But we will have to wait for more leaks or an official statement, so stay tuned for more updates.
The OnePlus flagship series from 2017, namely OnePlus 5 and 5T, are now receiving a new OxygenOS update. The build v9.0.11 arrives with a few minor upgrades alongside the security patch for February 2020.
Back in 2018, the company had announced its update schedule which stated that every smartphone will receive at least two major Android updates along with 3 years of security patch support. This implies that the OnePlus 5 series effectively saw its Android upgrade service end by November 2019 and security patch cycles end by November 2020.
OxygenOS v9.0.11 on the OnePlus 5T
However, OnePlus included the flagship series from 2017 in its Android 10 update list, which was highly appreciated. In other words, the OnePlus 5 series would receive Android 10 by Q2 of 2020. But before this major upgrade the smartphone, the company has still decided to keep the security patches of both smartphone up to date with its recent OxygenOS build v9.0.11.
In the new update, OnePlus brings the usual “system stability and bug fixes” alongside the new security patches. Although both smartphones received the same build version, differences in the download sizes may arrive both the base and higher T variant. As of right now, the update is being rolled out in a staggered manner. Meaning, a few users will receive the update before the majority in a random fashion. However, for those that can’t wait, here are the respective download links for the new update.
Note: Always backup your data before an unofficial system update, and also do not attempt to install the latest build if one is not aware of the methods. Further instructions on how to install can be found on OnePlus’ official forums.
Primarily known for making feature-rich smartphones, Xiaomi manufactures a slew of other equally awe-inspiring gadgets for the home. The Xiaomi Mijia Table Lamp Lite is the latest entrant in the company’s impressive range of home appliances.
The Xiaomi Mijia Table Lamp Lite was launched carrying a $19.99, but the desk lamp recently received a price cut on Giztop. As a result, you can now purchase the Chinese tech giant’s new home appliance for a lowered price of just $15.99.
In short, you can save $4 on the Mijia Table Lamp Lite if you purchase it from Giztop. The Mijia Table Lamp Lite comes with a national standard A-level illumination while offering three blocks of comfortable and good light.
Aside from that, it protects you from the damage caused due to blue light and offers multi-angle adjustment. The lamp is made using high-quality ABS plastic, which gives it an elegant outward appearance. Integrated with national standard A-level illumination, the Xiaomi Mijia Table Lamp Lite delivers 1200 lumens of intensity. It features an articulated arm that can be used for directing the light beam from various angles.
There are three preset lighting modes including bottom light, middle light, and high light that ensure the protection of your eyes without compromising on the basic lighting requirements. Moreover, the table lamp has a small and compact joint that can be used for directing the lighting.
On top of that, the LED type table lamp offers an angle up to 218-degree and can be rotated 180-degree. You can head straight to this link to check out more details and purchase the Xiaomi Mijia Table Lamp Lite without emptying your pocket from Giztop.
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Android 11 Developer Preview is recently launched ahead of schedule. Google missed a whole quarter and made available the Android 11 developer preview for rigorous compatibility testing with apps and services. It is available for all the Pixel devices and can be installed by following our guide. This year the Search giant appears to be working little earlier than usual in bringing the next Android version.
You have landed in the perfect place if you’re looking for to Install Android 11 developer Preview on your Pixel device. However, we don’t recommend the Developer preview installation if it is your daily driver. There are a lot many bugs, and some primary features may not even work on the first preview build of Android 11. It is recommended to be installed on a spare Pixel smartphone. We have prepared a detailed guide to install the Android 11 Developer Preview on Pixel 4, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 2.
There are many new changes in Android 11 including the new Chat Bubbles, Privacy and Permissions, New Conversation Tab and much more.
Android 11 Features:
Support 5G, Foldable Display, and machine learning
Improved Sharing User Interface
Dark Mode Scheduling
Airplane Mode doesn’t affect Bluetooth
Increase Touch Sensitivity
Mute Notifications while using the camera
Chat Bubbles
Improved Privacy and Permissions
Now, in order to install the Android 11 Developer Preview, then follow the steps below after downloading the necessary files from the prerequisites section.
Note: Gizmochina.com is not responsible in no way if your data or device get damaged while installing. Only proceed if you are familiar with the ROM flashing.
Android 11 is compatible with Pixel 2, Pixel 3, PIxel 3A and Pixel 4. It is not compatible with the first Pixel device.
Install Android 11 DP on Pixel smartphones
Prerequisites:
Make a full backup of your data before proceeding, as your data will be lost while installing the Android 11.
Method1: Install by Sideloading via Recovery and ADB
Note: This method does not require any unlocked bootloader access to install.
Carefully follow the instructions to install the Android 11 Developer Preview.
Extract the ADB and fastboot drivers on your PC.
Download and save the otaupdate.zip in the ADB and Fastboot directory on PC.
Enable Developer Mode by heading to Settings > About Phone > Tap “Build Number” 10 times.
Enable the USB Debugging Mode by heading to Settings > Developer Options > toggle “USB Debugging” option.
Connect your Pixel smartphone with a computer via a USB cable and authorize your connection if you’re connecting for the first time with ADB computer.
Run the below command to confirm the device’s connection with the PC.
adb devices
Execute the following command to reboot into the recovery mode:
adb reboot recovery
Now, select “Apply Update from ADB” on your phone.
Flash the Android 11 DP OTA zip(downloaded from the above link) by typing the below command:
adb sideload "filename".zip
The phone will take some time to install the Android 11 DP.
Select “Reboot Reboot now” to reboot the system.
Enjoy!!
Method 2: Install Full Factory Image via Fastboot
It’s a bit easy method if you have an unlocked bootloader. Moreover, it gives an option to retain user data.
Extract ADB and Fastboot tools into a folder on PC.
Download the factory image of the respective Pixel smartphone from this link.
Enable the Developer mode by heading to Settings > About Phone > Tap “Build Number” 10 times.
Enable USB debugging mode by heading to Settings > Developer Options > Enable “USB Debugging”.
Extract the downloaded factory image.zip file into your ABD and fastboot folder.
Note: If you want to retain data then edit flash-all.sh (For MAC) or flash-all.bat (For Windows) script file with a text editor. Find and remove/delete -w flag in the fastboot update command.
Now, Connect your phone with PC using a USB cable.
Type the below command to boot into Fastboot mode:
adb reboot bootloader
Execute the following command on Linux/macOS PC:
flash-all Note: For Windows, just double click the flash-all.bat file.
The device reboots once your phone reboots into Fastboot mode.
We hope you have successfully installed the Android 11 Developer Preview on all your Pixel devices. If you get any problem, then let us know via the comments below.
Earlier this week, the US Department of Commerce announced that it will be extending the license which allowed US based companies to continue working with Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, the Chinese tech giant, until the 15th of May 2020.
For those unaware, Huawei was hit with a ban back in 2019, which had the company lose partnering rights with US based companies. But since then, special licenses were granted to companies that applied for it, to allow temporary collaboration with the Chinese electronics company. Now, it seems like Huawei has received another boon as the Trump administration has just extended the licenses till 15th May.
The original license was a temporary measure and had already been extended till 1st April 2020. Through the license, companies like Microsoft can continue providing their services to Huawei, like Window’s for laptops as an example. Although the ban was enforced, the US Commerce Department had allowed it to still purchase from US companies to avoid disruption in the market.
Huawei is a leading figure in telecommunications and by its extension 5G networking. The company provides relatively more affordable equipment and tools and had already been providing the same for 4G modems to certain US telecom providers. So on a larger scale, banning Huwaei would have affected US customers. Thus, licenses were issued and the Commerce Department even made a public statement asking about the “impact on your company or organization if the temporary general license is not extended?”
This was mainly targetted at rural carries in America which provided services to customers in remotes region with the United States. Similar to Huawei, ZTE Corp was also designated as a national security risk. So, the move arrives as a breath of fresh air to Huawei that can see continued operations for a couple of months longer in the region.
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Integrated with national standard A-level illumination, the Xiaomi Mijia Table Lamp Lite delivers 1200 lumens of intensity. It features an articulated arm that can be used for directing the light beam from various angles.
