Soon after Huawei was put on the “Entity List” by the United States, effectively banning the company from doing business with the US-based companies, Google stopped support for the Chinese company, prohibiting it from using Android on Huawei’s smartphones.
Now, Google has published a new article in which the company clarifies that it has been prohibited from working with Huawei on new device models or providing Google’s applications, including Gmail, Maps, YouTube, the Play Store and others for preload or download on these devices.
It also added that the company has continued to work with Huawei in compliance with government regulations to provide security updates and updates to Google’s apps and services on existing devices and says that it will continue to do so.
For those who are unaware, Google is only allowed to work with Huawei on device models available to the public on or before May 16, 2019. The company has also warned users not to sideload its applications on new Huawei phones.
It the blog post, it writes that “sideloaded Google apps will not work reliably because we do not allow these services to run on uncertified devices where security may be compromised. Sideloading Google’s apps also carries a high risk of installing an app that has been altered or tampered with in ways that can compromise user security.”
Meanwhile, Huawei has launched Huawei Mobile Services aka HMS which is being seen as an alternative to GMS in order to reduce its reliance on Google. The company is also planning to invest billions of dollars to boost its app ecosystem.
LG’s upcoming flagship smartphone — LG V60 ThinQ smartphone was leaked earlier this month, revealing some of its key specifications. Now, ahead of the launch details, official-looking renders of the V60 ThinQ has leaked online.
This is the first clear at the flagship smartphone that we’ve seen so far. From the renders, it’s clear that the device will come with a waterdrop notch on top of the display for housing a single selfie camera.
In comparison, the LG V50S feature dual front-facing camera while the V50 packs a single camera sensor on the front side. However, the bezels around the display seems quite thin and there’s also an earpiece on the top bezel which seems a bit wider, indicating the presence of dual speakers.
On the left side, there’s a volume rocker key as well as a dedicated Google Assistant button while the power button is placed on the right side. However, that button is not visible on the rendered image.
The phone is said to come with a quad-camera setup on the back where the sensors will be arranged horizontally. The device is also expected to come powered by a 5,000mAh battery, an upgraded compared to the V50S ThinQ‘s 4,000mAh battery. We also expect the smartphone to come with fast charging technology.
Interestingly, the lock screen on the leaked render of the phone shows 24th February, which was the scheduled launch date. However, since the Mobile World Congress 2020 has been cancelled, the new launch date for the same is not yet known.
While the company has not yet announced the new launch date for the LG V60 ThinQ smartphone, we expect the device to go official next month, i.e. March 2020.
In less than one day Realme will officially launch its next flagship. The successor of the Realme X2 Pro will be called Realme X50 Pro 5G and besides being a flagship carrying a great price tag, it will also be the first 5G smartphone from the company launched by Oppo. Thanks to several leaks and official teasers, we do not need to wait for tomorrow in order to know the main specifications of the new “affordable flagship”. This is a rumor roundup listing all the known specs and features of the Realme X50 Pro 5G ahead of the official launch.
Realme X50 Pro 5G Rumor Roundup
Design
The design of the Realme X50 Pro 5G will not be so different from its more affordable sibling Realme X50 5G launched last month. Just like the vanilla X50, the Realme X50 Pro 5G will come with a dual punch-hole display, the same shape for the camera module (four rear cameras arranged vertically with a LED flash on the right), a glass back and a metal frame, as confirmed in official renders which partially showed the phone design.
But the color variants will be different: Realme X50 Pro 5G will be available in Rust Red and Most Green, as you can read on the official teaser on Realme’s website. On the bottom border of the phone, there will be a SIM tray placed on the left, a microphone, a USB Type-C port to charge the battery and a speaker. The volume balancer will be placed on the right side of the phone, while the power key should be on the right side.
Display
Realme X50 Pro 5G will boast an amazing display. It will be an AMOLED panel with a high 90 Hz refresh ratio and an in-display fingerprint reader and these are official details just like the ones listed in the design paragraph above. According to a leaked screenshot, the display will have a 20:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It will be a dual punch-hole display with two front cameras embedded. We still do not know the exact size of the display; Realme X50 5G is equipped with a 6.57-inch panel, but this does not mean anything.
Under the hood, Realme X50 Pro 5G will pack the most powerful Qualcomm’s chipset: we are talking about the octa-core Snapdragon 865 with a dual mode 5G modem (Snapdragon X55) supporting both sub-6 GHz frequencies and mmWave. The SoC will be paired with 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.0 native storage. The phone is also expected to come in more affordable configurations with less RAM and storage.
Users will find Android 10 out of the box, customized by the new Realme UI 1.0. According to leaked benchmarks, Realme X50 Pro 5G will be one of the devices with the highest performance in the whole market. On AnTuTu, the device broke every record with a total score superior to 600,000 points. However, even though Realme’s CMO Xu Qi Chase shared a screenshot with that result, AnTuTu did not confirm it. This means it might be an offline test. In a previous test, the handset scored 574,986 points.
In a promotional teaser published on the microblogging platform Weibo, the company revealed that the Realme X50 Pro 5G will come with a 64 MP quad-camera setup. The camera will feature 20x hybrid zoom support, Realme’s SAT smooth zoom technology and seamless switching between photo and video mode. The rest of the rear camera configuration is not yet confirmed.
According to rumors, the telephoto lens will come with a 13 MP resolution. On the front side, there will be a dual selfie camera including a 32 MP main sensor with UIS Max Super Video Stabilization, as confirmed on another official teaser shared on Weibo. The main sensor will be paired with an ultra wide angle lens with a 105 degree field of view. It looks like the camera department has improved a lot if we compare the device to the Realme X2 Pro. Its predecessor had its cameras as the weakest point since they can be considered as the only midrange feature of the handset.
Unfortunately, Realme did not confirm the battery capacity of the Realme X50 Pro 5G and this does not leave us optimistic about it. We expect a battery capacity superior to 4000 mAh, but it might be just slightly above that threshold. On the other hand, Realme X50 Pro 5G will be one of the fastest charging smartphones out there. It will support the new SuperDart Charge technology with a power 65W. We do not know how much time it will take for a complete charge, it will depend on the battery capacity.
Oppo Reno Ace is another device featuring a 65W fast charging technology and it brings its 4000 mAh battery from 0 to 100 percent in just 30 minutes. Blazing speeds. According to the CMO Xu Qi Chase, Realme X50 Pro 5G will ship with a 65W charger out of the box. It will be a GaN charger, so much more compact and lighter than other high speed chargers such as the one of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. Consider that, besides being more compact, GaN chargers are usually much more expensive than regular ones.
Realme X50 Pro 5G – Launch, price and availability
Realme X50 Pro 5G was initially scheduled to launch at MWC 2020 in Barcellona. But after the MWC 2020’s cancellation due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the company will announce its flagship in an online launch event in Madrid on February 24, at 10:00 AM CET. The company will also hold an event in New Delhi (India) on February 24 at 2:30 local time (same time as the Madrid launch).
The flagship was advertised as India’s first 5G smartphone, but it will not launch in India only. It will also come to the European market. The Chinese giant still did not reveal the official pricing, but according to rumors, the handset will be priced around ₹50,000 in India, which roughly translates into $696.
When it comes to purchasing phones this year, there will be a new factor for buyers to consider – 4G or 5G. The sales of 5G smartphones are expected to increase this year even though most parts of the world, including key markets such as India, are yet to have 5G networks. However, there will still be lots of 4G smartphones too released alongside 5G models.
On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro launched in China doesn’t have a “non-5G” model. However, that might change when it gets a global launch especially in markets that are yet to have 5G networks. Xiaomi may even decide to announce a different 4G flagship for these markets.
So for this week’s poll, we want to know if you will be picking up a 5G phone this year. Will you get a 5G device because there is 5G where you live or will you pick up one even though 5G service is yet to roll out where you reside? Do take the poll and also share your opinions in the comment section.
The OnePlus 8 Pro is one of three phones OnePlus is expected to announce in the first half of the year. We already know what the device looks like thanks to leaked renders that were posted on the web as early as last year. Now, live photos of the flagship have been posted on the web and they confirm what we already know.
OnePlus is sticking with the same vertical camera arrangement it used for the OnePlus 7 Pro and the OnePlus 7T Pro. The image shows the camera housing holds three sensors just like its predecessors. However, the setup is now flanked by an extra camera on the left. This camera has been reported to be a 3D ToF camera. There is also a slit below the 3D camera while the LED flash sits below the camera housing.
Sadly, the image does not show the front of the device so we can’t get a good look at the punch-hole display. The OnePlus 8 Pro will have a curved display with a hole-punch on the top left corner for a single front-facing camera.
Other than a new display and an extra camera, the OnePlus 8 Pro will also have support for wireless charging. The standard/non-pro OnePlus 8 has also been reported to have wireless charging which is good news for those who plan to save some bucks and pick it up over the Pro model.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 processor will power the OnePlus 8 Pro and it will have a Snapdragon X55 modem for 5G network support alongside.
The launch date is still unknown and there are reports that it will launch earlier than its predecessor did last year. Nevertheless, when it does launch, it will be held online (at least in China) due to the coronavirus outbreak.
This year the latest Galaxy S lineup is composed of three flagships: Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. For the first time, the Plus variant is not the most advanced one anymore and there is an even more awesome version: the Ultra variant. While everyone already knows which is the best variant and which is the inferior one, for a lot of people it is not easy to realize which variant is the best for their needs and which provides the highest value for money. That is why we decided to publish this comparison highlighting the differences between the specifications of Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S20
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm, 163 g
161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm, 188 grams
166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm, 222 g
DISPLAY
6.2 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X
The vanilla version of the Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup provides the most elegant and minimalistic design since it features the smallest camera bump on the rear side. Further, the vanilla S20 is also a more compact device than Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra, since it features a smaller display. But it looks like Galaxy S20+ has a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio than both Galaxy S20 and S20 Ultra. Further, its camera module is not much bigger than the vanilla S20. In each case, you get a waterproof phone with both the front and back sides protected by Gorilla Glass 6, so an outstanding build quality.
Display
The displays of Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra come with the same flagship-level specifications. They are all Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels with HDR10+, a Quad HD+ resolution, and a refresh rate up to 120 Hz (you can enable the 120 Hz refresh rate only if you opt for the Full HD+ resolution, otherwise you have to stick to 60 Hz. What really changes between these handsets is the display diagonal: Galaxy S20 has a compact 6.2-inch display, Galaxy S20+ has a 6.7-inch screen and Galaxy S20 Ultra has a wide 6.9-inch display. Bigger displays are better for productivity and multimedia lovers, while smaller ones allow easy one-handed use and transportability.
Hardware/Software
The whole Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup is fueled by either a Snapdragon 865 or an Exynos 990 chipset depending on the market, paired with 12 GB of RAM in every configuration (except for the Galaxy S20 Ultra which comes in a higher-end configuration with 16 GB of RAM). So you get essentially the same performance. And all of these devices have 5G variants. What changes is the internal storage: for the vanilla S20 you only have the 128 GB option, while for the S20 Plus and the S20 Ultra you get up to 512 GB of internal storage. All the devices come with UFS 3.0 storage expandable with a micro SD. They pack Android 10 out of the box, customized by One UI 2.
Camera
The best camera phone of the trio (on the paper it is even the best camera phone of the whole market, currently) is the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Unlike its cheaper siblings, it supports up to 100x zoom and it comes with the main sensor boasting a 108 MP resolution. The second place goes to Galaxy S20+ which differs from the vanilla S20 for an additional TOF 3D camera.
Battery
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is the most amazing even when it comes to the battery life, thanks to a big 5000 mAh battery. Right after we got the S20 Plus with a 4500 mAh battery.
Price
Samsung Galaxy S20 starts from €999/$999 (5G), S20+ costs €1,099/$1,199 (5G) in its base variant, and Galaxy S20 Ultra (5G) has a starting price of €1,349/$1,399. Galaxy S20 Ultra is obviously the winner, but if you do not need the best cameras and a 4500 mAh battery is sufficient for you, S20+ is enough. Galaxy S20 has a compact display and not everyone likes this. Further, it has a way smaller 4000 mAh battery. If you do not care about those two compromises, then the Galaxy S20 remains a good deal which will allow you saving some money.
Chuwi has a reputation for offering top-end technology to its huge customer base across the globe. The company offers amazing products including Windows OS-based tablets and laptops at unbeatable prices.
Last year, Chuwi unveiled a new entrant in its already impressive range of laptop lineup. Dubbed as the LapBook Plus, the new 4K display laptop is housed in a compact frame. Despite its ultra-slim form factor, the LapBook Plus is loaded with an array of impressive features and top-end specifications.
A feature-rich laptop would normally set you back a pretty penny, and the Chuwi LapBook Plus is no exception as it carries a steep price tag of $499.99 for the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM variant. Much to the relief of those on a tight budget, Giztop is now offering this model for a lowered price of just $479.99, giving you an unmissable chance to save $20.As mentioned earlier, the Chuwi LapBook Plus is loaded with amazing features. First off, it sports a crystal clear 15.6-inch display with an FHD 4K resolution of 3840×2160 pixels that enhances your viewing experience. It packs a powerful Apollo Lake X7-E3950 quad-core four-thread processor along with a highly competent Intel HD Graphics 505 GPU.
Furthermore, the laptop houses a 2-megapixel camera at the front for video calling. To deliver a power-packed performance and seamless user experience, the Laptop Plus runs the Windows 10 operating system. It uses a Li-ion battery for delivering up to two hours of standby time.
You can follow this link to check out more details about the Chuwi LapBook Plus and place your order.
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Last year, OnePlus announced its long-awaited OnePlus 7T series of phones at a dedicated launch event in China. The new line of smartphones comprised the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro.
The OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro smartphones were made available to the public at 10:00 AM (local time) through OnePlus’ official online store and JD.com on October 22nd, 2019. While even months after hitting the store shelves, these phones continue to garner popularity among smartphone lovers, the OnePlus 7T has gone up for sale for a lowered price via Giztop.
The popular Chinese e-tailer is offering noteworthy discounts on two models. First off, the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM OnePlus 7T variant that usually retails for $549 is now up for grabs carrying a reduced price of just $469.
If you fancy using a smartphone with more storage space, you can go for the slightly larger OnePlus 7T model that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hefty 256GB of internal storage space for you to save your favorite multimedia content.
This model usually retails for $599, but you can buy it for just $519 from Giztop. The aforesaid variant is available in an eye-catching Glacier Blue color option. The OnePlus 7T is an irresistible smartphone that sports a 6.55-inch 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display with HDR10+ and the world’s fastest screen unlock.
Furthermore, it is powered by the 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus Octa-core AI Soc and packs an Adreno 640 GPU under the hood. On the photography front, the phone features 48MP+12MP+16MP triple Circular cameras at the back. Upfront, it houses a 16MP camera with EIS for selfies and video calling.
The OnePlus 7T runs Original Oxygen OS based on Android 10 OS and draws its juices from a 3800mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 30T Fast Charging. To know more about the handset and to grab the discount, don’t forget to visit this link before the promotion comes to an end.
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While the market is teeming with high-end music accessories from leading manufacturers such as Apple and Samsung, low-priced Bluetooth earphones are still popular.
Xiaomi offers a wide range of music accessories under its popular sub-brand QCY, which has a reputation for offering reasonably-priced Bluetooth earphones. The latest entrant in the QCY series dubbed the QCY T5 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones has now gone up for sale for a lowered price through Gearbest.
To get your hands on the QCY T5 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones, you’d normally end up shelling out $28.66, but you can purchase these amazing Bluetooth earphones through Gearbest for just $21.59. In other words, the popular Chinese e-tailer is currently doling out a noteworthy 25 percent off on the earphone’s original asking price.
The stylish QCY T5 is a great choice for both business person, as well as athletes. These earphones adopt the latest Bluetooth V5.0 technology for delivering twice higher-speed transmission. Moreover, it uses an improved anti-interference to ensure a stable connection.
Moreover, it offers a 65ms game delay, which means you do not need to wait while playing your favorite games. It minimizes latency by 2/3 for a superior and immersive gaming experience. It comes with high sensitivity silicone mic and uses CVC 6.0andDSP noise reduction technology to enhance speech recognition during calls.
The QCY T5’s take-out-to use design simplifies and expedites the process of using these earphones while offering hands-free convenience. It comes with a compact charging case and has a capacity of 380mAh that delivers 25 hours of battery life. Weighing in at just 4.3g, these earphones are designed ergonomically to ensure they fit the contours of the ears.
If you are interested in knowing more about the QCY T5 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones and purchasing them for a lowered price, simply follow this link. With more than 70 pieces sold at the time of writing, the promo is slated to end in just one day.
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5G networks are still in an early stage in most of the world and most of the users still do not need a 5G phone. That is why several smartphone manufacturers are still launching smartphones without 5G. They allow to cut costs and they carry more affordable prices. After releasing Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G, Oppo also launched a 4G version of its latest high-end device, then the company made it available to pre-order for the Indian market. We still do not know its price, but we got most of its specifications and we can compare it with the concurrence. We chose the Poco X2 and the Redmi K20 Pro for this comparison because we believe they are the greatest deals in India in a similar price range.
Oppo Reno3 Pro 4G vs Poco X2 vs Redmi K20 Pro
Oppo Reno3 Pro 4G
Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
Xiaomi Poco X2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
159.4 x 72.4 x 7.7 mm
156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, 191 grams
165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm, 208 grams
DISPLAY
6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 405 ppi, Super AMOLED
6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
Quad 64 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.4, f/2.2 and f/2.4
Dual 44 MP front camera
Triple 48 + 8 + 13 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4
20 MP f/2.2 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
4025 mAh, fast charging 30W
4000 mAh, Fast Charging 27W with Quick Charge 4+
4500 mAh, fast charging 27W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Design
Oppo Reno3 Pro and Poco X2 come with a dual punch-hole design, while Redmi K20 Pro comes with a notch-less and borderless display thanks to a pop-up camera. While the front side of the Redmi K20 Pro looks more futuristic because it is hole-less when it comes to the rear side I personally prefer the Oppo Reno3 Pro because it is more minimalistic. Further, the Oppo Reno 3 Pro is a thinner device. But tastes play an important role in such a decision: all of these devices are built with premium materials and they have a premium design, despite they are not top-tier flagships.
Display
The most attractive display is undoubtedly the one found on the Oppo Reno3 Pro. It has a higher refresh rate, a great AMOLED panel, a high DCI-P3 coverage, and a very high brightness. Redmi K20 Pro has a high color accuracy, but it comes with a standard refresh rate. The Poco X2 has a higher refresh rate than Oppo Reno3 Pro (up to 120 Hz) but it has a classic IPS panel and it does not feature an in-display fingerprint reader. Oppo Reno3 Pro has a more complete display.
Specs & Software
The hardware department is the strongest point of the Redmi K20 Pro. It is the only with flagship-grade hardware composed of a Snapdragon 855 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Both Oppo Reno3 Pro and Poco X2 are just mid-rangers. The SoC model of the former is still unknown (it is rumored to be an Helio P95), while the second is fueled by a Snapdragon 730G chipset. Oppo Reno3 Pro and Poco X2 have Android 10 out of the box, while Redmi K20 Pro is older and it ships with Android Pie. But it still wins the specs comparison.
Camera
Oppo Reno3 Pro is an advanced camera phone and it wins the camera comparison. It is the only handset of this trio to feature OIS, as well as the only with a telephoto sensor carrying the support for optical zoom. It even comes with a useful monochromatic sensor instead of the classic depth sensor found on most of the midrange devices. Last but not least, it has one of the best front cameras out there: a dual setup with a 44 MP main lens. The specifications of the secondary sensor are still unknown.
Battery
With a 4500 mAh, the Poco X2 is the best battery phone here. But the Oppo Reno3 Pro has the fastest charging technology: with a 30W power and VOOC Flash Charge 4.0, it reaches 50 percent of charge in just 20 minutes.
Price
We still do not know how much Oppo Reno3 Pro will cost in India. Poco X2 has an Rs. 15,999 / €205 / $222 starting price, while Redmi K20 Pro costs about Rs. 23,290 / €300 / $325 in its 6/128 GB configuration. There is not a universal winner of this comparison: you should go for the Oppo Reno3 Pro if you want the best camera and the most interesting display, Redmi K20 Pro is the only with flagship-level performance, and Poco X2 has the longest battery life. Overall, Oppo Reno3 Pro looks slightly more interesting.
A research report by Strategy Analytics has forecasted a surge in the number of 5G smartphones by 2020. The report predicts that global shipments of 5G-enabled phones will peak at 199 million shipments worldwide. This will translate to an estimated 15% of all smartphone shipments. This is a huge leap from the 1% market share enjoyed by 5G phones in 2019.
5G will be at the forefront of new technologies
The report also estimates that China, the United States, South Korea, Japan and Germany will account for 90% of all 5G smartphone sales. This is, no doubt related to the roll-out of 5G services in those countries.
Strategy Analytics equally recognised that the deadly Coronavirus epidemic presently ravaging some parts of China will have an effect on 5G phone shipments. Of particular interest, is the disclosure that most of the shipments will happen in the second half of 2020 as the first half will witness slower than expected shipments for smartphones supporting the next-gen network standard.
In addition, the report recognised India and Indonesia as the two important markets lagging behind in 5G adoption rates as they are not expected to have mass-market 5G networks for at least another year.
Apple recently launched its new true-wireless earbuds named AirPods Pro, which comes with the much anticipated active noise cancellation feature. However, it seems that the tech giant isn’t done yet and is set to launch a new version of AirPods Pro.
Taiwan-based publication DigiTimes has shared a preview of its upcoming story to its subscribers in which it continues to claim that Apple is planning to launch a new version of the AirPods Pro.
In the story preview, the publication writes: “USI likely to enter supply chain of AirPods Pro, sources say: Taiwan-based Universal Scientific Industrial (USI), a unit of ASE Technology, is likely to obtain system-in-package (SiP) orders for the upcoming AirPods Pro, according to industry sources.”
It seems that the upcoming AirPods Pro models are the same that the publication had previously referred as AirPods Pro Lite. This means these are entry-level earbuds and will be priced lower than the current AirPods Pro available in the market.
However, there’s no information available about the specs and features of the AirPods Pro Lite. The report further claims that the production for the same is likely to begin by the end of Q2 2020 or later given the current situation in China because of coronavirus outbreak.
We are not sure if the company will call the upcoming earbuds “AirPods Pro Lite” which doesn’t make sense as it has both “Pro” and “Lite” in its name. However, the essence of the report is that an affordable variant of the Apple AirPods Pro with similar sound design, quality will launch, but without active noise cancellation.
Currently, there’s nothing much known about this upcoming product but if the report is true, we expect to know more about the device in the coming weeks.
Renowned smartwatch maker Mobvoi has launched a new watch – the TicWatch Pro 2020. The TicWatch Pro lineup was first introduced last year and later in the year, Mobvoi introduced an upgraded version with 4G LTE connectivity. The TicWatch Pro 2020 comes with several upgrades over the past cycle including expanded RAM, presently going up to 1 GB of RAM rather than 512 MB of RAM. It’s additionally progressively tough, being evaluated MIL-STD-810G for protection from shock, dust, water, and extraordinary weather conditions. It’s IP68-rated and can stay inside the water of depth up to 1.50m for close to an hour.
As for the watch itself, it’ll come in two hues – Shadow Black and Liquid Metal Silver. The strap is made from calfskin or skin-friendly silicone, while the screen is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 3. It retains a 1.39-inch AMOLED FSTN Touch Screen with a resolution of 00 x 400 pixels. The case is made of Polyamide and Glass Fiber while the bezel is made from Stainless Steel. the watch has a diameter of 45mm and is 12.6mm thick, weighing in at 58.5g.
One major drawback to this upgraded model is that it still utilizes the old Snapdragon 2100 processor. Since this is an upgrade, we expected it to come with a newer SoC. Yes, the improved RAM may help with execution, however easily overlooked details like battery life would have profited from an improved processor.
The TicWatch Pro 2020 is already available to buy on Amazon and goes on sale on Mobvoi’s website from the beginning of March. It is priced at $259.
OnePlus reached out to us saying that this news was false. They have not canceled the offline launch event for the OnePlus 8.
“Reports of cancelling an offline launch event due to coronavirus are false. OnePlus has a history of hosting online and offline events, globally.” – OnePlus
Original story as follows:
The businesses of various tech companies have been affected due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak in China. Smartphone OEMs in China have decided to hold online-only launch event. In the previous week, Xiaomi had held an online launch conference for the Xiaomi Mi 10 series. Upcoming flagship phones from Redmi, Realme, iQOO and other brands are expected to get unveiled through online launch events. OnePlus founder and CEO Pete Lau has stated on Weibo that OnePlus will not be able to host a large offline launch event in the next few months. Hence, he is seeking ideas from OnePlus fans on holding a creative online launch conference.
The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak have resulted in shipping delays and cancellation of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 event. Like other smartphone brands, OnePlus seems to be gearing up to unveil the upcoming OnePlus 8 series through an online livestream event. In the past, OnePlus had online only launch events for its smartphones. In June 2017, OnePlus had held an online launch event to announce the OnePlus 5 and few years ago, the OnePlus 2 event was unveiled through a VR livestream.
The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones were made official in May 2019. A recent report had revealed that the Chinese manufacturer may launch the OnePlus 8 series earlier this year. It is speculated that the lineup includes OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 Lite smartphones. It is speculated that the OnePlus 8 lineup will be made official in late March or April. Probably, this could be the company’s strategy to build a wider gap between the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8T series that is expected to arrive in the second half of the year. The OnePlus 8, 8 Pro and even the Lite edition may come in a new green color variant.
The OPPO A31 smartphone had gone official in Indonesia in the last week. The handset is now selling in the country with a price tag of IDR 25,99,000 (~$190). Fresh information shared by 91mobiles reveals that the OPPO A31 will be debuting in India in the coming week. The publication has shared an image of a promo for the OPPO A31 phone for India. It carries some of the key specs and details on the launch offers for Indian audience.
The leaked poster reveals the two color variants of the OPPO A31 smartphone for India. Indonesia had received the smartphone in Fantasy White and Mystery Black color variants. It also states that the A31 will be arriving in the country in two models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. Ther pricing of these two variants are yet to be revealed. Indonesia has received the phone in a single version that feature 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.
The poster states that the OPPO A31 phone is equipped with a 6.5-inch waterdrop notch screen. The rear side of the phone features with an AI triple camera setup. The launch offers include cashback offers from ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Bajaj FinServ, benefits worth Rs. 7,050 from Jio and more. OPPO India is yet to confirm on the arrival of the smartphone. While the publication claims that the phone will be launching in India next week, the exact launch date is yet to be revealed.
The OPPO A31 phone offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels along with a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. It promises a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent. The phone is driven by Helio P35 chipset. The Android 9 Pie OS along with ColorOS 6.1 comes preloaded on the device. There is a microSD card slot onboard for additional storage.
It has a front camera of 8-megapixel and its rear shell is fitted with a 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel AI triple camera setup and a fingerprint reader. The phone is packed with a 4,230mAh battery and it supports only 10W charging.
The OnePlus 8 models are presently the subject of leaks as OnePlus preps a launch. However, DxOMark has just reminded us that the company launched a couple of models a few months back – the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro. The OnePlus 7T Pro camera has just been reviewed by DxOMark and surprisingly, the score is on par with the OnePlus 7 Pro’s camera score when it was benchmarked a couple of months earlier.
OnePlus 7T Pro DXO Mark
The OnePlus 7T Pro recorded a general score of 114, equivalent to the OnePlus 7 Pro. The two smartphones sport precisely the same camera configuration, so bodes well, albeit one would anticipate that the 7T Pro should have a slight favourable position due to coming out as an upgrade. In this case, the latest isn’t the best.
The two models share a photograph score of 122, in spite of the fact that there are a couple of fluctuations— the 7 Pro improving with noise, and the 7T Pro being a bit better in the wide-angle and night scene captures. The OnePlus 7 Pro shockingly earned a superior video score (98) versus the 7T Pro (96).
OnePlus launched the OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 in the first half of 2019. The OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T were unveiled later in the year, yet with jobs turned around. DxOMark’s review puts some more accentuation on OnePlus’ choice—the OnePlus 7T Pro simply doesn’t offer enough over the OnePlus 7 Pro. We do hope the company will do better this year.
Is your smartphone running on low storage? Well, it happens sometimes when we fill our smartphone storage up to the brink with unnecessary stuff. It then becomes essential to remove needless things either through an app or manually deleting each file. While filtering unnecessary files, we always look into the Downloads folder as it’s the home for all inessential data. Here’s our approach to delete download history on Android.
It is quite a trivial task to delete download history from Android devices. The biggest catch is that there’s not a centralized setting to delete downloads history on Android. The user has to go to respective browsers or utility apps to remove history. For Example, a user can delete app download history only by going to Play Store. Similarly, browser download history can only be deleted by going to that particular browser.
In our step by step guide, we will let our readers know how they can delete Android download history without any third-party app on the Android system and Chrome browser.
Delete Android Download History
There are different methods to remove the download history form Android smartphone. We will follow the simplest methods to erase download history on Android smartphones and the Chrome browser.
Erase download history without a third-party app
It is quite simple to delete the history of your downloaded items by heading to the Downloads app.
Open Downloads app on your smartphone app.
Then, select an item by long-pressing it. You can also select multiple items or all the items at once.
Now, press the trash icon on the top bar.
That’s it, you have successfully deleted the download history.
Clear Download History on Chrome
Like the above procedure, clearing download history is even easier on Chrome. Follow the steps below carefully:
Open Chrome browser.
Tap three horizontal-dots icon and select Downloads.
Long-press to select the files.
Tap on the trash icon to delete the items.
That’s it!
You have successfully deleted the download history from the Chrome browser on Android.
Clear Download history on Google Play Store
Are you worried about your recent App download history on Google Play Store? Then, you should come out of clouds as there’s a way through which you can clear the app download history on Google Play Store. Follow the instructions below:
Open Google Play Store and swipe the floating menu from the left side.
Go to My Apps & Games option by tapping.
Now, Swipe your fingers from right to left to toggle between Updates, Installed and Library.
In Library, tap on the cross icon to remove the downloaded app from the list.
Enjoy!!
We hope you have successfully undone any download history by using the methods above. Still, if you have any questions, then let us know via the comments below.
Samsung has just announced the Galaxy S20 series. It is the South Korean tech giant’s 2020 flagship lineup but is yet to start officially shipping to customers. However, a new patent suggests that the company is already working on the Galaxy Note 20 lineup, which is due to launch later this year.
BBK subsidiary OPPO has already confirmed that it will be launching the Reno3 Pro smartphone without a 5G modem in India soon. The launch date has been set for March 2 but before then, the model has reportedly gone up for pre-order across various retailers in India including e-tailers such as Amazon and Flipkart.
The non-5G Reno3 Pro pre-order is offered with a free gift of an Oppo wireless speaker for the first 1,000 customers who make a downpayment for the purchase. Another 1,000 customers will get the chance to win wireless Oppo Enco earbuds with active noise cancellation or complete damage protection for the device.
The OPPO Reno3 Pro in question is different in some aspects of the design apart from the absence of a 5G modem. Official teaser point to the presence of a dual punch hole for the selfie cameras, with one of the shooters being a 44 MP camera. The display also seems to be a flat panel as against a 2.5D curved panel on the 5G version. Some leaked specs suggest an Helio P95 chipset and up to 12 GB RAM, as well as 30W fast charging.
Last year, Huawei introduced the Android 10 OS based EMUI 10. It is the latest custom skin from the company but it seems like the next iteration, EMUI 10.1, is just around the corner as well.
Historically, Huawei has launched two OS versions in a single year ever since the P20 series was launched. The first was the EMUI 8.1 which succeeded the EMUI 8 (Android 8 Oreo). Similarly, EMUI 9.1 followed the EMUI 9 and was launched for the Huawei P30 series. Going by the same chain of reasoning, the P40 series is also expected to arrive with EMUI 10.1.
Huawei P40 Renders (Reported)
As of right now, no official announcement has been made regarding EMUI 10.1. In other words, it may not be launched but it is likely that it will. And if it is launched, the P40 series is probably the one that will receive the new software. For those unaware, EMUI 10 is based on the Android 10 OS. Meaning, its UX design and user interface is similar to the features provided by Android.
Notably, it is unknown what new improvements or changes EMUI 10.1 will bring to the table but if it is similar to EMUI 10, then it will also bring various performance enhancers. The current version of the Huawei custom skin brings GPU Turbo technology, which improves graphics, alongside Link Turbo (enhances network speeds by up to 70 percent) and more. In terms of memory, EROFS super file system also enables the Android platform to rear data faster by 20 percent and Ark Compiler smoothens third party applications by 60 percent.
Currently, EMUI 10 is still being rolled out for various Huawei smartphones and has yet to be more widely available. Unfortunately, we will have to wait and see if the Chinese tech giant’s launch event to confirm anything. So stay tuned for the conference and more information regarding the P40 series.
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As mentioned earlier, the Chuwi LapBook Plus is loaded with amazing features. First off, it sports a crystal clear 15.6-inch display with an FHD 4K resolution of 3840×2160 pixels that enhances your viewing experience. It packs a powerful Apollo Lake X7-E3950 quad-core four-thread processor along with a highly competent Intel HD Graphics 505 GPU.
Xiaomi offers a wide range of music accessories under its popular sub-brand QCY, which has a reputation for offering reasonably-priced Bluetooth earphones. The latest entrant in the QCY series dubbed the QCY T5 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones has now gone up for sale for a lowered price through Gearbest.
