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Xiaomi Black Shark 3 reservations surpasses 5 million

Xiaomi‘s mobile gaming brand Black Shark went official with two new gaming smartphones a few days back. The Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro immediately went on reservation after the launch event and despite their heft price offering, both models have collectively garnered over 5 million reservations. black shark 3 pro

While this isn’t pre-orders as it didn’t require anyone to pay part or in full, the reservation is an indication of the huge amount of interests the Black Shark 3 curries. We expect the first flash sale which should hold pretty soon to swiftly get sold out.

The Black Shark 3 features a refreshed design with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset at he helms bringing 5G connectivity to the mix. The flagship gaming rig presents with up to 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM.

The Black Shark 3 features a 6.67-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and 270 Hz touch sampling rate, while the Black Shark 3 Pro 7.1-inch AMOLED panel with a Quad HD+ 3120 x 1440p resolution display. The models come with 65W fast-charging capabilities. but you get a 4720mAh battery onboard the Black Shark 3 while the Pro version increases the battery size to 5000mAh

Pricing for the Black Shark 3 8GB+128GB version starts at 3,499 yuan ($500) and the Black Shark 3 Pro starts at 4,699 yuan (~$674) for the 8GB+256GB version.

 

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Caviar announces Galaxy S20 Ultra Fortune Collection; covered in gold and gemstones

Caviar, the Russian company known for its luxury customization of different products including popular flagship phones, has announced a collection of limited edition variants of the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Fortune Collection comes in five variants that start at $5,660 and goes up to $40,210. You can choose from any of the following variants – Fortune Gold Joker, Fortune Ace of Spades, Fortune Ace of Diamonds, Fortune Ace of Hearts, and Fortune Ace of Clubs.

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The limited-edition phones are covered in gold, onyx, rubies, and sapphires; depending on the version you choose to purchase. Caviar also has other variants such as Victory Gold; Victory Passion which is covered in python leather; Victory Black Titanium made of Titanium with PVD-covering; and Victory Gold and Black Alligator covered in real alligator leather and 999-content gold.

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Don’t want the Galaxy S20 Ultra? Caviar also has the aforementioned customizations available for the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus which cost less. It also has customized versions of the Galaxy Z Flip that start at $5,510 and goes up to $6,160.

Caviar says it has only 21 units of each model, so if you want one, you will have to hurry. There is free worldwide shipping and they also offer returns and provide refunds.

 

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Apple iPhone 7 now runs Android using checkra1n: Project Sandcastle

Apple is known for providing products with various proprietary features and hardware. The Cupertino based giant secures every minute details on its iPhones as well, be it the iOS software, lightning port or processors. But now, a group of dedicated individuals has broken through Apple’s confining walls to bring Android OS to an iPhone 7.

Project Sandcastle is under which this great endeavor was carried out by a team called Corellium. The team is known for their previous work which involved bringing Android OS on the original iPhone. So, a recurring philosophy can be observed here, but now Android 10 is available on Apple’s iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and iPod Touch.

The project used the checkra1n software intensively to jailbreak the iPhone 7 series to run the Android OS. It doesn’t just stop here as the group of developers are working on including additional iPhone models as well in the list. But for now, only these three devices will be available for Android since these Apple handsets are a couple of years too late to receive an update to fix the vulnerabilities Corellium exploited.

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List of features that run on iPhones and iPods (However, support is currently limited to iPhone 7)

Thus, it leads to the point that technically most recent iPhone models can be hacked, but there is no point in it since “Apple will fix it with an update.” Unfortunately, installing Android on your iPhone 7 series will result in certain major features to not work correctly. These include essential functions like Bluetooth, audio, mobile data networking, and camera.

Furthermore, the GMS (Google Mobile Services) is also unsupported on the iPhone 7 series. Meaning, there is no custom recovery to flash it in the smartphone either. In a list of demerits, it seems that the update isn’t stable either since you will lose all data and the Android OS itself when rebooting the device, bringing you back to iOS which lacks the storage taken up by the Android installation.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Unfortunately, the process is still in beta and it is advised not to be used on hardware that one is currently using. So it is recommended to steer clear and wait for a proper workaround for the issues, if any, in the near future. To download and install the Android build on the iPhone 7, Click Here.
Note: One will require checkra1n installed on your iPhone alongside a Mac or Linux PC for further installation.

 

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Xiaomi Mi 10 RAM, storage and color editions appear ahead of March launch in India

In February, Xiaomi had launched the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro smartphones in China. The Snapdragon 865 powered 5G-ready flagship phones are packed with topnotch displays, amazing cameras, big batteries with superfast wired and wireless charging capabilities. At the end of last month, 91mobiles had revealed that Xiaomi may launch the Xiaomi Mi 10 series will be unveiled in India in mid-March. While there is no official confirmation yet from Xiaomi India on the arrival of Mi 10 lineup, the same publication has teamed up with reputed tipster Ishan Agarwal key details of the Xiaomi Mi 10 for India.

The tipster has claimed that the Xiaomi Mi 10 will be coming with at least 8 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128 GB. The handset is expected to arrive in at least Coral Green and Twilight Grey colors.

The Mi series flagship phones that have launched in the past were met with lackluster response. It appears that the company is planning to bring back the Mi flagship devices once again in the country. While the new leak talks about the Mi 10 storage, RAM and color editions, there is no new information on the Mi 10 Pro.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G

Donovan Sung who is Xiaomi Global’s spokesperson and Director of Product Management yesterday shared a tweet that seems to hint the arrival of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro in India. The image that can be seen in the tweet is just a wallpaper that showcases the internals of Mi 10 Pro. An interesting thing to notice in the image is the logo of India’s BIS certification and the 4,400mAh text which is the minimum rated capacity of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G’s 4,500mAh battery. The BIS certification seems to be a hint that the Mi 10 Pro could be heading to India.

At present, Xiaomi India is focused on launching the Redmi Note 9 series in India which is scheduled to debut on March 12. If the Mi 10 series is slated for India launch this month, the company may probably release an official confirmation on it after unveiling the Redmi Note 9 series.

 

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Vivo S6 Launch revealed, will be announced by March end

A new report has just revealed that a 5G Vivo smartphone will launch later on this month. By March end, the Vivo S series latest entry, the Vivo S6, is expected to be announced.

According to a Weibo post by China News Network’s official account, a timeline had been revealed of all the upcoming launches of 5G smartphones from various OEMs. On the Chinese microblogging website, the news reporting agency shared an image that revealed the current month end launch of Vivo S6. If the news is true, then Vivo is shifting another series into 5G networking.

Vivo S6

2020 was the year where 5G was supposed to start seeing more widespread adoption in the smartphone industry, and the upcoming launches only cement that statement. Back in 2019, 5G handsets were mostly confined to premium flagships, making them too expensive for most people. Although now 5G enabed devices have dropped in prices, the Vivo S6’s pricing could also be noticeably higher than its previous iteration, Vivo S5.

The Vivo S5’s pricing started from 2,698 Yuan (roughly 389 USD) back in 2019, so it is very likely that the S6 will cross the 3,000 Yuan mark (roughly 433 USD). The S series from Vivo is known to be targetted towards the younger demographics, with unique designs and cutting edge technology. So, the inclusion of 5G is just the perfect fit in 2020.

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Unfortunately, finer details regarding the Vivo S6 is currently unknown. We will have to wait for other leaks or an official announcement/teaser from the Chinese company. So stay tuned for more reports with additional information which should arrive in the next couple of days.

 

Oppo Find X2 live Images leaked, Pricing of the Lamborghini Special Edition revealed

The Oppo Find X2 launch event is almost upon us. Tomorrow, the popular flagship series will finally be officially unveiled to the world. The device is highly anticipated but just prior to its launch, live images of the device have been leaked alongside pricing details regarding the Find X2 Lamborghini special edition.

As seen in the images, the Oppo Find X2 resembles a lot of the images and renders that have been rumored for the last couple of weeks. It has a high screen to body ratio with negligible bezels, notch and chin on the front. The 3D curved display can also be observed, which is expected to be a 6.7 inch panel with a high refresh rate of 120Hz and HDR10 support. It has also been reported that it will support 240Hz sampling and offer a maximum brightness of 1200 nits with a 100% DCI-P3

The Oppo Find X2 unit seen in the images reveals a black color model a triple camera solution on the rear. Similarly, another leak surfaced on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website, detailed the pricing details of the Find X2’s Lamborghini special edition. Notably, the original Find X had also launched a special variant from the popular car brand but the main aspect of the leak is definitely the pricing.

While the original Find X Lamborghini Edition was priced at 9,999 Yuan (roughly 1442 USD), the Oppo Find X2 Lamborghini Edition is claimed to be priced at 19,999 Yuan (roughly 2,884 USD). This marks a massive jump in pricing, doubling over the previous iteration. It also makes the smartphone the most expensive smartphone from Oppo, even more expensive than Huawei’s Mate Xs. The leak also revealed certain specs of the pricy model, with the Find X2 special edition featuring 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

OPPO Find X Lamborghini Edition
OPPO Find X Lamborghini Edition

Unfortunately, either leaks have not been confirmed officially so concrete statements cannot be provided. Although the ludicrous pricing of the Lamborghini edition is more surprising than the live images. The special edition arriving with certain rare metals and expensive materials like Gold is the only plausible explanation for the pricing. But we will have to wait for the official launch event tomorrow to know more. So stay tuned.

 

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Redmi Note 9 Pro color, RAM and storage variants leaked

On March 12, Xiaomi India will be unveiling the Redmi Note 9 series. The lineup could include the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro. Recently, the Pro model was spotted on Geekbench benchmarking platform. While it didn’t reveal the processor that powers the Redmi Note 9 Pro, it is speculated that the Snapdragon 720G which fuels the Realme 6 Pro will be powering it. Leakster Ishan Agarwal has teamed up with Pricebaba to reveal some vital information on the Redmi Note 9 Pro. The new leak has revealed the color, RAM and storage editions of the smartphone.

It is believed that the Redmi Note 9 Pro will come in two variants in the Indian market. The base model will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage whereas the higher edition will be equipped with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is expected to release in color editions such as Interstellar Black, Glacier White and Aurora Blue. These names suggest that the Redmi Note 9 Pro may sport a gradient colored rear. The other specifications of the Redmi Note 9 Pro are not known yet.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro concept render by Benjamin Geskin

The rear shell of the Redmi Note 9 Pro will be equipped with a square-shaped camera module. The exact configurations of the rear-facing four cameras. It could be sporting a side-facing fingerprint reader.

The exact size of its battery is not known yet. However, the company has revealed that the phone is expected to offer better fast charging capabilities than the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It is speculated that Redmi Note 9 Pro could be coming with 22.5W fast charge support. The front appearance of the Redmi Note 9 Pro, but rumors are rife that it will sport a punch-hole screen.

 

 

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[Updated] Xiaomi Mi 10 gets a new official phone case

Update: The Mi 10 Trendy Case actually comes in more than two colors. A new image shared on the Xiaomi Weibo page shows the case also comes in green, yellow, red, orange, and mint green.

Mi 10 Trendy Case

 


 

The accessories market is an important one for phone manufacturers, so it is no surprise that when a phone launches, there are also official accessories announced too. Today, Xiaomi has unveiled a new official case for the Mi 10. The Trendy Case, as it is called, is the second official case for the series. The first is the Mirror Window Cover Case.

The Mi 10 trendy case comes in two colors – blue and black – and provides protection for the back and sides against drops. There is a large cut-out on the back for the rear cameras. There is also a cut-out on the side for the physical buttons. Both color variants have “Xiaomi” written on them in a bold white font.

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Xiaomi is yet to announce a price for the new case and also details about availability. The Window Cover Case has a price tag of ¥69 (~$10). Our guess is the Trendy Case will have a price tag of ¥59 (~$8.5).

As expected, there will be lots of third party cases with different designs and made from different materials. So, there will be lots of options to choose from if you want to purchase a case and not just these two official ones.

 

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Realme Band launched, features 10 day battery life and Heart Rate tracker

In recent times, smartphone brands are all diversifying to stay more relevant and grow their electronic ecosystems. One of the most popular areas which is seeing the greatest growth is the IoT and wearables industry. Now, the Realme Band has been officially unveiled as well. Marking the first wearables from the company.

Specs and Features

The Realme Band is the first smart band from the company. It features a 0.96 inch color display with a 80 x 160px resolution. The screen is large enough to fit about 64 letters on the screen and is even capable of displaying notifications. It is also is touch screen enabled and one can access the different screens just by tapping on the display.

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The Realme Band has been launched alongside the LinkSmart app which will allow it to display texts from Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and SMS. Currently, the smart wearable from Realme supports 5 watch faces, with software updates planned to bring in more in the future.

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On top of the display, a thin layer of flat protective glass extends into the TPU wrist bands. Realme Band is resistant to wear and tear based on daily use and is IP 68 certified water and dust resistant, so exercising and showering shouldn’t be a concern. Notably, one of the bands can be pulled out to reveal a USB A plug. This directly connects to a laptop or charging brick, eliminating the need for a separate charging wire to be carried.

Arriving at the battery life, the Realme Band is powered by a 90mAh battery, which lasts up to 10 days in a single full charge with the heart rate tracking enabled. It can be recharged in about 1 hour and 47 minutes. As stated above, it can track your heart rate in real time and can also track sleep and steps walked as well. The band will even remind users to drink water and stay hydrated periodically, and also prompting movement if the user hasn’t moved in a while.

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The Realme Band features 9 different activity modes too, namely cricket, yoga, walking, hiking, climbing, cycling, spinning and fitness. Three of these can be accessed quickly on the band itself while the rest have to be activated on the app, which also displays the detailed statistics of the physical activities.

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Price and Availability

Realme is offering the smart band for a price of 1,499 INR (roughly 20.5 US Dollars). The Realme Band will be available in three different colours as well, including Black, Olive Green and the signature Yellow. It will start the first sale today between, 2PM to 4PM IST in India in a “hate to wait sale” while the full launch for the market will occur on 9th March 2020.

 

How to enable hidden dark mode on WhatsApp Web?

WhatsApp is the most used social messaging app around the globe with the largest user base than any other competing app. The company keeps upgrading it with new features and enhancements at certain intervals. WhatsApp has gained a lot of new features to enrich the overall user experience.

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Must See: How to enable WhatsApp Dark Mode on Android 10?

The developers are deliberately working to bring much talk-about feature – Dark Mode. It has become a necessity these days for every major social media platform. After bringing the dark mode on WhatsApp stable app for iOS and Android, the WhatsApp Web is the next to get it officially. However, the users can rely on our guide to manually enable the hidden dark mode on WhatsApp Web.

It is quite an easy process to activate the dark mode after upgrading the app to the latest beta version. Here’s a workaround to enable the new mode with these few steps.

Prerequisites:

Upgrade your browsers – Google Chrome or Firefox to the latest version

Upgrade the WhatsApp app on your smartphone to the latest firmware.

Steps to enable Dark Mode on WhatsApp Web

Follow the steps carefully to get the dark mode for WhatsApp Web.

  1. Download and install Stylus extension for Chrome browsers from the store.
  2. Now open the web.whatsapp.com and scan the bar code if using for the first time.
  3. You will see the dark theme for the browser automatically.
  4. Users can change the color schemes by heading to the extension setting.
  5. Enjoy!!

The Stylus extension also provides customization options including the dark theme and other color schemes. Moreover, the user can even deactivate all the styles by clicking “Turn off all styles”.

WhatsApp stable app is receiving the dark mode on both the Android and iOS platforms. The dark mode wallpaper can be turned on the WhatsApp mobile app by heading to Settings > Chats > Dark Mode toggle.

Related: TikTok dethrones Whatsapp to emerge as the Most-downloaded app in January

 

FIIDO M1 Electric Folding Bike is Now Available on Giztop for Just $999

Electric bikes (e-bikes) are a great choice for short-to-medium journeys. Integrated with an eco-friendly mechanism that operates without liquid fuel, electric bikes protect the environment.

FIIDO M1 Electric Folding Bike

FIIDO has come up with a new, fully-customized electric bike dubbed the FIIDO M1 Electric Folding Bike. The feature-laden e-bike has gone up for sale via Giztop for an unbeatable price of $999.

Popular e-bike maker FIIDO has introduced a wide range of advanced algorithms in its M1 electric bike. Housed in a high-strength, yet elegant aluminum alloy frame, the M1 is rust-free and super light. Moreover, the e-bike can be folded in half, enabling you to carry it in your car’s back-up carriage.

Furthermore, the M1 Electric Folding Bike offers pure electric mode, riding mode, and electric power-assisted mode, allowing it to adapt to all sorts of roads. The electric mode is automatically activated as soon as you turn the accelerator on.
FIIDO M1 electric folding bike
To ensure the safety of the rider in dark environments, the M1 electric bike uses bright LED headlights. With a payload of 120KG, the electric bike features an easy-to-adjust handlebar and freedom to adjust the height of the saddle as well.

It is powered by a robust 250W motor that delivers a max speed of 65 km/h. Moreover, the M1 draws its juices from a 12.5 Ah lithium-ion battery that provides a max 80 km mileage in pure electric mode. On top of that, it has a stable and highly effective dual disc brake in the front, as well as rear.
FIIDO M1 electric folding bike
The FIIDO M1 Electric Folding Bike adopts 3 steps quick-folding design, which means, not only you can carry it everywhere you go, but also you can store it in small places. Other features include Shimano 7-speed transmission, 52 tooth chain disk, and CST BFT 20-inch * 4.0 tires.

Note that the e-bike is currently stocked in Europe warehouse and Giztop will only be delivering it to following countries: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Greece, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, Monaco, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Croatia, Ireland, Ireland, and Hungary.

You can visit this link to place your order. The FIIDO M1 Electric Folding Bike will be delivered within 7 days to your doors.

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Huawei Routers lead the Global Carrier market for 2019: Omdia

Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, is renowned for its wide variety of consumer grade products ranging from smartphones to even home appliances. But another field where the company excels is the telecommunications/router market; as a report from Omdia (formerly IHS Markit, known analytics and research institute) has revealed that its routers are leading the global carrier market for 2019.

According to the Omdia report, Huawei has maintained its dominance in the router market since 2018. This marks the second year in a row that the company achieved the top spot. Similarly, in the backbone router market, Huawei has maintained the top position for three consecutive years as well. Furthermore, 2019 also marked the first time Huawei routers took to top seat in the metro router market, making Huawei the No 1 in the global carrier market in the world.

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For those unaware, Huawei is a pioneering figure in the telecommunications industry. It is a leader in 5G networking and its supplementing equipment and technologies, and the continued investments in the field have been the key factor leading to this achievement. Currently, the company is also working with various governments from across the globe that is adopting the newer faster bandwidth.

Omdia’s report specifically brings up the customer centric approach Huawei has in the market. Other notable phrases used to describe the company’s success included its innovative products, next generation protocols and solutions and more. The dominance in the router field has also been accredited to various growths in the 5G networking and cloud computing fields.

The NetEngine 8000 series from Huawei is the only router in the industry that supports the E2E 400GE standards. In other words, the company has launched cutting edge routers that have yet to see a viable rival competing against it. This series of routers are capable of handling ten fold increases in traffic while also maintaining affordable per bit costs for large scale businesses.

Huawei

Simply put, Huawei has been a class leader in this field providing very competitive and viable products to other businesses as well. The company originally started developing routers back in 1995, and the 25 years’ worth of investment in R&D is clearly paying off now. As of right now, Huawei routers are spread across 130 different nations, providing intelligent IP networks and other solutions to various markets.

 

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Realme 6, 6 Pro with 90Hz display, Snapdragon 720G and 30W fast charging launched with Rs. 12,999 (~$175) starting price

Realme held its biggest unveil event today in India to announce the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro smartphones. The event was also used to announce the Realme Band as the company’s first ever fitness tracker. At the event, the company confirmed that the Realme 6 is not the successor of the Realme 5 phone, but it has arrived as the successor for the Realme 5 Pro. The Realme 6 Pro has arrived to succeed the Realme X phone from last year. This new product repositioning will let Realme provide users with more devices with flagship experience.

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro specifications and features

The Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro are equipped with full HD+ 6.5-inch IPS LCD panels that offer 90Hz refresh rate. The screen of the Realme 6 has a single punch-hole whereas the Realme 6 Pro’s display has a pill-shaped punch-hole for housing dual front-facing cameras. The company claims that the Realme 6 series offer a screen-to-body ratio of around 90.5 percent.

Realme 6
Realme 6

The Realme 6 phones are equipped with side-mounted fingerprint reader. A far as the appearance of the Realme 6 is concerned, the company claims that it flaunts a comet inspired design built with optical plating process. The design of the Realme 6 Pro is inspired from thunder and lightning and is manufactured with gradient offset printing process. The Gorilla Glass 5 protects the displays of both phones. The rear shell of the Pro model also features the same reinforced glass. Also, these phones come with come with splash-resistant chassis.

The Helio G90T gaming-centric processor from MediaTek is present under the display of the Realme 6 whereas the Realme 6 Pro has arrived as the world’s first smartphone with the 8nm Snapdragon 720G mobile platform. The Realme 6 series offers users with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

The Realme 6 has an in-display 16-megapixel camera. The rear side of the Realme 6 has a quad camera setup which includes a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 primary shooter, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel B&W portrait lens and a 2-megapixel macro lens.  The rear cameras support UIS Max video stabilization.

Realme 6 Pro
Realme 6 Pro

The Realme 6 Pro features a dual camera setup on the front. It comprises of a Sony IMX471 16-megapixel main lens along with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 105-degree field-of-view. The dual selfie cameras support ultrawide selfies and ultrawide video shooting. The front cameras on both phones support automatic HDR, AI Beauty, Portrait Mode, time-lapse, 120fps slow-motion video shooting and Portrait Nightscape (to arrive through subsequent OTA update).

The back panel of the Realme 6 Pro features a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 primary shooter, a 119-degree ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with support for 2x optical zoom and 20x hybrid zoom and a 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length. The rear camera of the Realme 6 Pro comes with Night Scape 3.0 which brings exciting features tripod mode with super long exposure for night shots, ultra nightscape mode in extremely dark environments and expert mode for capturing RAW photos. The rear cameras of Realme 6 Pro also support dual UIS video stabilization.

The Realme UI based Android 10 OS comes preloaded on the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro smartphones. The Realme 6 and 6 Pro are equipped with 4,300mAh batteries that can be fully charged in just 60 minutes through the 30W fast charging technology. To control power consumption, the smartphone can automatically switch between 60Hz and 90Hz refresh rates. The Realme 6 Pro comes with super linear speaker with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio. The Realme 6 Pro also comes with support for dual-band GPS frequency. The Realme 6 Pro is the second phone in the world after Realme X50 Pro to arrive with India’s own NavIC navigation system.

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro price and availability

Here is the pricing of the different variants of the Realme 6 duo:

Realme 6:

  • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 12,999 (~$175)
  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 14,999 (~$204)
  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 15,999 (~$218)
  • Color variants: Comet Blue and Comet White
  • First sale: March 11 at 12PM.

Realme 6 Pro: 

  • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 16,999 (~$232)
  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 17,999 (~$245)
  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 18,999 (~$259)
  • Color variants: Lightning Blue and Lighting Orange
  • First sale: March 13 at 12PM.

The Realme 6 series will be available for purchase on Realme India’s website and Flipkart. The latter offers Rs. 1,000 discount for Axis Band credit and debit card users on the first sale.

Oppo made India’s first 5G WhatsApp Call from R&D centre in Hyderabad

Oppo, the popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has apparently made India’s first 5G WhatsApp call. The company recently revealed this achievement, which was made in its research and development centre in Hyderabad, India.

Oppo made the WhatsApp video call to test the capabilities like network speeds and bands through 5G. In a press release, Tasleem Arif (Vice President of R&D for Oppo India), stated that “The 5G WhatsApp video calling tests which we have conducted at our R&D center in Hyderabad has further strengthened our vision to be future-ready for 5G rollout.”

OPPO Reno 3 Pro 5G
Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G

In other words, the company is already preparing for the eventual adoption of the newer and faster bandwidth in the world’s second largest smartphone market. This move is also indicative of Oppo’s commitment to “bringing technology to empower and simplify the lives of the consumers.” Or simply put, innovating and offering the latest technology that is currently commercially available.

Notably, the test also showcases that 5G networking in India is closer than you think it is. Smartphone brands testing the new telecommunications technology is only indicative of how quickly the shift could arrive. Oppo is just one of the many OEMs working on developing 5G handsets for India. On the other hand, brands like Realme and iQOO have already launched 5G enabled handsets in the Southeast Asian country.

OPPO Find X2
OPPO Find X2

Oppo may soon join them with the Oppo Find X2, which is expected to make a global debut soon. It is also expected to arrive in India and will likely be the same 5G flagship that the company ships to countries that already have 5G networking, like China and South Korea. So stay tuned for the launch event and further developments on 5G in India.

 

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Xiaomi responds to Mi 10 units not booting after the latest Beta Update

A recently rolled out update for the Xiaomi Mi 10 has been causing issues in the smartphone. Multiple users reported on their Mi 10 units not booting up after the latest developer ROM update, 20.3.4; and now, the Chinese tech giant has responded to the problem as well.

Earlier today (5th March 2020), Xiaomi‘s official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, issued a statement acknowledging the faulty update and stopping the further rollout of the same. According to a few people on Weibo, the Mi 10 cannot use a card after updating the beta firmware. Even after holding down the power button, certain handsets did not boot up.

The official statement read, “After receiving some user feedback that the Xiaomi Mi 10 has a black screen when upgrading to the internal test development version 20.3.4 and cannot boot normally, we stopped pushing the new version immediately. We are currently investigating the reasons. If there are new developments in the future, we will update this post in a timely manner. We hope everyone will continue to pay attention to the inconvenience caused to you. Please forgive me! thanks for your support.”

So, as of right now, Xiaomi is investigating this issue and the reason for the failure of the boot sequence. The company has promised an update soon, although an exact date/timing has yet to be divulged. It is unknown how they would fix the issue affecting devices that have already faced the issue and are not booting, but we will have to wait for future official statements. So stay tuned

 

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Huawei Nova 7 to reportedly come with 40W fast charging support

A few days ago, it was revealed that the Chinese smartphone giant Huawei will be launching its new Nova 7 series of smartphones in April, soon after the launch of its flagship Huawei P40 lineup later this month.

It was also revealed that there will be three models in the Nova 7 lineup — Huawei Nova 7 5G, Nova 7 SE 5G, and Nova 7 Pro 5G. Now it is believed that the smartphone could come with support for 40W fast charging technology.

Huawei Nova 7 40W Charger

A new Huawei smartphone with model number CDY-AN00 has passed through the 3C certification process which reveals that the device will come equipped with the same charger as the Huawei P40 Pro.

The charger model is HW 100 40 0C00 which has support for 40W fast charging. While the name of the smartphone with model number CDY-AN00 has not been disclosed yet, reports indicate that is a part of the upcoming Nova 7 series.

Huawei Nova 6 5G
Huawei Nova 6 5G

As per the reports, the Huawei Nova 7 lineup will come with an OLED display panel along with an in-display fingerprint scanner for added security. Under the hood, the top-end variant will be powered by the company’s own flagship Kirin 990 5G chipset.

Since Huawei does not have a mid-range mobile chipset with 5G connectivity support, it remains to be seen if the company announced a new 5G chipset during or before the Nova 7 series launch to make the phone more affordable.

There’s still a lot of information regarding this upcoming lineup missing and we expect to know more about these devices ahead of their rumored launch in April, i.e. next month.

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Xiaomi is upgrading its Mi MIX Alpha with Snapdragon 865 chipset

Back in September last year, Xiaomi had announced the Mi MIX Alpha concept smartphone, getting much attention because of its unique surround screen technology that covers the majority portion of the device.

Earlier this year, in January, during a business conference held by Xiaomi Group, it was revealed that the Mi MIX Alpha is ready for mass production. Today, at Xiaomi Science and Technology Park, the company reportedly showcased the smartphone with few upgrades.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha is priced at 19,999 yuan in China which roughly converts to $2,883. However, the smartphone is not yet available for purchase in the company’s home country and we are anticipating more information on this.

The upgraded variant comes with support for full dual-mode 5G with SA/NSA connectivity and is now powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. When first announced, the device was powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset.

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha featured
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is like a permanently folded phone

The Mi MIX Alpha 5G features a 7.92-inch flexible S-AMOLED display with 2250 x 2088 pixels resolution support and comes with an in-display fingerprint reader. It runs on MIUI 11 which is based on the latest Android 10 operating system. The device packs 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

The handset has a vertical camera strip on its back panel that includes a 108-megapixel primary camera sensor, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom support, Dual Pixel PDAF and laser autofocus and a 20-megapixel ultrawide lens with laser autofocus. The phone is powered by a 4,050mAh battery with 40W fast charging support.

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OPPO Watch may arrive with Snapdragon Wear 2500, Apollo3 chip, ECG sensor and more

OPPO Watch will be unveiled tomorrow alongside the OPPO Find X2 and Find X2 Pro flagship phones. Past reports have revealed the appearance of the OPPO Watch. However, its specs and features have remained a mystery. Today, a popular tipster from China shared some key information on the features of the OPPO Watch.

The tipster has revealed that the size of the OPPO Watch’s 3D curved screen is 1.19 inches. The device will be coming with sensors for heart rate monitoring and electrocardiogram (ECG). The Snapdragon Wear 2500 along with the Apollo3 ultra low power chip will be powering the OPPO Watch. The Apollo3 chip can assist prolonging the battery life of the device by consuming less power. The OPPO Watch will be a 5ATM waterproof device and it could be priced around 2,000 Yuan (~$288).

OPPO Watch
OPPO Watch

OPPO had recently released a poster on Weibo which confirmed that the OPPO Watch will be available in two color edition such as blue and gold. Both color variants were seen sporting a silicone strap. Rumors have it that the company may also the OPPO Watch in leather strap versions.

There are two flat hardware keys on the right spine of the OPPO Watch. These buttons may help in scrolling across the different features of the smartwatch. It remains to be seen whether the device comes with ColorOS based Android Wear OS. The smartwatch will offer users with voice call function. This suggests that the device will carry support for eSIM.

With only one day remaining for the launch, it appears that the rest of specs and features of the OPPO Watch will be confirmed through tomorrow’s unveil event. It is likely that the company may offer the OPPO Watch with some sort of offer for the buyers the Find X2 series.

 

 

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OnePlus 8 Pro leak reveals 30W wireless charging and 120Hz display

The OnePlus 8 series is expected to have an early launch this year. Previously, the company was rumored to launch the OnePlus 8 lineup in May. However, it is now believed that the Chinese firm may announce it on April 14. Yesterday, 91mobiles in collaboration with reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal shared leaked details of the OnePlus 8 Lite smartphone. In another report, the same publication revealed some important details on the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro smartphones.

In January, OnePlus had joined Wireless Power Consortium which suggested that the OnePlus 8 series will arrive with support for wireless charging. The Chinese firm did not provide the wireless charging feature on its previous phones. After the launch of the OnePlus 7T, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau released a statement as to why it does not feature wireless charging. He said that the wireless charging speeds are not on par with its Warp Charge wired charging technology. This suggested that the OnePlus 8 series will be equipped with superfast wireless charging tech.

The new leak reveals that the OnePlus 8 Pro will come equipped with 30W wireless charging technology. Like the current flagship phones, the Snapdragon 865 powered OnePlus 8 Pro will carry support for dual-mode 5G connectivity. The fast wireless charging and 5G connectivity could be also available on the OnePlus 8, but there is no concrete evidence to back it. Being a less powerful device, the OnePlus 8 Lite may not feature wireless charging support.

OnePlus 8 Pro renders
OnePlus 8 Pro render

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will come equipped with punch-hole displays that will carry support for 120Hz refresh rate. Rumors have it that the OnePlus 8 will feature a 6.5-inch display and sport a 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup on its back. It may house a 4,00mAh battery with 30T Warp Charge support. The handset may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage.

The OnePlus 8 Pro could be housing a 6.65-inch AMOLED screen. It is said to sport a quad camera setup which will include an additional ToF sensor. It may house a 4,500mAh battery with 50W fast charging support.

 

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Buy Xiaomi GaN Type-C 65W Charger for $31.99 from Giztop

On February 13th, Xiaomi hosted a live broadcast conference of Xiaomi 10 new products, wherein the Chinese tech giant released the long-awaited flagship mobile phone of the Mi 10 series. Aside from that, the company also took the covers off the Xiaomi GaN Type-C 65W Charger.

Xiaomi GaN Type-C 65W ChargerThe GaN Charger Type-C 65W was made available to the public on February 18th. It adopts gallium nitride technology and comes with 65W fast charging support, providing a maximum charging power of 50W for Mi 10 Pro. It can fully charge the Mi 10 Pro is just 45 minutes.

Moreover, the Xiaomi GaN Type-C 65W Charger supports a slew of fast-charging protocols including PD 3.0 and Xiaomi’s fast flash charging. It can charge your iPhone as well. According to Xiaomi, the GaN charger Type-C 65W can charge the iPhone 11 50 percent faster than the original 5W charger.
Xiaomi GaN Type-C 65W Charger
As compared to a standard adapter for Xiaomi Notebook, the GaN charger Type-C 65W is nearly 48 percent smaller in terms of size as it uses the newfangled semiconductor material GaN i.e. gallium nitride. The interface provides support for intelligent adjustment of output current in various gears and it can charge about 65W for Xiaomi Notebooks, MacBook Pro and a myriad of other high-power devices.

The product package comprises Xiaomi USB-C to USB-C data cable, integrated with E-Marker chip, and 5A maximum current support. You can buy the Xiaomi GaN Type-C 65W Charger for just $31.99 through Giztop simply by following this link.

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