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Feb 20, 2020

Xiaomi’s newly launched flagship smartphone Mi 10 first went on sale in China on 14th February and was sold out within a minute. The phone is again scheduled to go on sale in its home country on 21st February at 10:00 AM.

A couple of days ago, the company started sale of the Mi 10 Pro smartphone which was revealed to have been sold out within 55 seconds, which is five seconds earlier than the first sale of Mi 10.

It was also reported that similar to the sale of Mi 10, the company generated revenue of 200 million yuan with the sale of Mi 10 Pro. Now, the company has announced that the Mi 10 Pro will again go on sale in China on 25th February.

This new announcement from Xiaomi puts rumors related to the supply chan issues with the Mi 10 series to rest. Earlier, Pan Jiutang, Partner of Xiaomi Industry Investment Department, had suggested that the new flagship lineup could be sort on quantity for a couple of weeks given the situation in China because of coronavirus outbreak.

To remind you of the specifications, the Xiaomi Mi 10 comes with a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate. The peak brightness on the panel reaches 1200 nits with a contrast of 5,000,000:1.

Under the hood, the device comes powered by Qualcomm’s octa-core Snapdragon 865 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.0 storage. Thanks to SD865 SoC, the phone comes with support for both SA and NSA dual-mode 5G connectivity.

As for cooling, the phone comes with Vapour Chamber liquid-cooling system with multiple layers of graphite and AI machine learning to keep the temperature under control. The company is also offering a special cooling fan as a separate accessory.

Coming to the camera department, the Mi 10 Pro comes with a quad-camera setup on the back, consisting of 108MP primary sensor, a 20MP ultra-wide-angle lens, an 8MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP portrait lens. On the front side, it features a 20MP camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling.

For connectivity, the Mi 10 series features support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-mode 5G, and NFC. The Pro variant comes running Android 10, is powered by a 4,500mAh battery which comes with 50W wired fast charging and 30W wireless fast charging as well as support for 10W reverse wireless charging.

Nubia Red Magic 5G spotted on Geekbench in 8GB and 12GB RAM variants

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Feb 20, 2020

Nubia was all set to launch its next-generation gaming smartphone named Nubia Red Magic 5G at the Mobile World Congress 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. However, the launch is now postponed as the MWC 2020 has been cancelled.

The company has said that it will soon announce a new launch date for the smartphone in the coming days or weeks but so far we haven’t heard any regarding this. It seems that instead of global launch, the Nubia Red Magic 5G smartphone will first launch in China and then make its way to other markets.

Ahead of the official launch, the smartphone has now appeared on Geekbench benchmarking platform, which has revealed some key specifications about the phone. It reveals that the device has codenames SUPER_DEVICE and SuperCharger SC-B0. The tipster also claims that the phone will come with 2K resolution display.

With those model numbers, Geekbench 4 has listed two variants of the smartphone packing 8GB RAM and 12GB RAM. The 8GB RAM model has scored 4,308 points in single-core and 13,537 in the multi-core test while the 12GB RAM model has scored 4,333 points in single-core and 13,489 points in the multi-core test.

Nubia’s president and co-founder Ni Fei had earlier confirmed that the Red Magic 5G will be the “world’s first 144Hz 5G gaming phone”. It was also revealed that the phone will come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC along with Snapdragon X55 modem for dual-mode SA and NSA 5G connectivity.

As per the leaks, the smartphone is expected to be the first to come with a massive 16GB of RAM in its top-end variant. It was previously revealed that the phone will have LPDDR5 RAM, which will be supplied by Samsung.

Recent image leak of the phone’s About section reveals that the smartphone is running the latest Android 10 operating system out of the box with a custom Redmagic OS version 3.0 user interface, along with January 2020 security patch. The smartphone is also said to have triple rear cameras, Wi-Fi 6, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a built-in cooling fan.

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Xiaomi 5G smartphone with 33W fast charging passed certification; could be Redmi K30 Pro

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Feb 20, 2020

Xiaomi has been launching new smartphones at regular intervals and now after launching the Redmi K30, it seems that the company is all set to launch another smartphone in its home country, that too with 5G support.

Two Xiaomi smartphones with model numbers M2001J11E and M2001J11C have passed through 3C certification process. This comes just a day after a power adapter with 33W fast charging support was passed, which will be bundled with the phone.

While the listing for the certification doesn’t reveal the name of the smartphone, it is likely to be the Redmi K30 Pro smartphone. It is also being reported that the Redmi K30 Pro will come with an OLED full-screen display.

As for the camera department, it will come with Sony IMX686 “Oreo” camera module in what is expected to be a quad-camera setup. The phone has also appeared on Geekbench, which reveals that it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC with dual-mode SA and NSA 5G support, and is paired with 8GB of RAM.

The 33W fast charging support is also in line with the previous leak in which it was reported that the phone will come powered by a 4,700mAh battery, a bit larger compared to the 4,500mAh battery in Redmi K30.

Also, the Redmi K30 Pro may not come with a punch-hole display and instead the smartphone may come with a pop-up front-facing camera system, similar to the one we saw on its predecessor Redmi K20 Pro.

Lu Weibing had earlier hinted that an LPDDR5 memory-packing Redmi device was coming in Q1 2020 and claimed it to become the standard for flagship phones in this 5G era. This could mean that the K30 Pro could also come with LPDDR5 RAM.

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Realme C3 vs Redmi 8A Dual vs Oppo A31: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 19, 2020

A few days after the Realme C3 and its dual camera setup, Redmi launched a new variant of one of its most affordable entry-level smartphones in order to compete with the new budget phone: Redmi 8A Dual, which mounts a dual camera as well. Now, Realme came up with another variant of the C3 boasting a triple camera. It seems there is a war between the two brands launched by Oppo and Xiaomi to conquer the entry-level segment. That is why we think it is worth comparing the Realme C3 and Redmi 8A Dual. We also brought Oppo A31 2020 in the comparison since it is another entry-level device launched recently which offers complementary features to the above-mentioned ones.

Oppo Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual vs Oppo A31

	Oppo A31	Oppo Realme C3	Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.9 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm, 180 grams	164.4 x 75 x 9 mm, 195 grams	156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm, 188 grams
DISPLAY	6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD	6.22 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	MediaTek Helio P35, octa-core 2.3 GHz	Mediatek Helio G70, octa-core 2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, octa-core 1.95 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	2 GB RAM, 32 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	2 GB RAM, 32 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 10, Realme UI	Android 9 Pie, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 12 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 12 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 5 MP f/2.4 front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4230 mAh	5000 mAh, battery charging 10W	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, reverse charging, splash resistant	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant, reverse charging

Design

In the segment of budget phones with a so affordable price, you can not expect premium materials. All of these devices are made of plastic, so you do not get the most premium design experience. But they are still pretty nice with their narrow bezels and waterdrop notches. Realme C3 and Redmi 8A Dual are both splash resistant, while Oppo A31 is not. Redmi 8A Dual is a way more compact device, so you may be interested to know that it is easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket. That is exactly why it would be my choice if we exclude the fact that it has a smaller display.

Display

All IPS displays, with HD+ resolutions: nothing special, but they all provide decent image quality and a high brightness. Oppo A31 and Realme C3 come with a wider 6.5-inch panel, but they have a lower pixel density due to this. Redmi 8A Dual has a smaller display and a higher pixel density, but the resolution is the same. These displays are more or less at the same level, we do not recommend to make your choice basing on them. Instead, you should take care of all the other specifications.

Specs & Software

Realme C3 is the most amazing phone when it comes to the hardware side. The MediaTek Helio G70 is stronger than both the Snapdragon 439 and the Helio P35 found on the Redmi 8A Dual and Oppo A31. The Snapdragon 439 is better than the Helio P35, but there is a huge gap between it and the Helio G70. The Helio G70 is currently the best chipset you can find on a device with a so affordable price. But consider that you get more internal storage with the Oppo A31: 128 GB. Realme C3 is the only one with Android 10 out of the box. The Realme C3 wins in this section of the comparison.

Camera

Realme C3 and Oppo A31 have a superior rear camera department if we compare them to the Redmi 8A Dual. They both come with a 12 MP triple camera including a 12 MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2 MP macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. Despite we are talking about the same camera departments, Oppo A31 wins the camera comparison because it boasts a better 8 MP selfie camera. Even Redmi 8A Dual has a better selfie camera than Realme C3, but its rear cameras are inferior on the paper.

Battery

Realme C3 and Redmi 8A Dual pack huge 5000 mAh batteries, while Oppo A31 has a smaller (but still great) 4230 mAh unit. We believe Redmi 8A Dual will last more on a single charge since it has a smaller display. Further, the Redmi 8A Dual has a faster charging technology.

Price

Redmi 8A Dual has an €80/$86 starting price, Realme C3 (in its triple camera variant) starts from €120/$130, and Oppo A31 costs €180/$195. Realme C3 looks like a better device thanks to its better chipset, but Redmi 8A Dual is more compact and it features faster charging speeds, so do not underestimate it. However, it lacks a fingerprint reader and it has inferior cameras, that is why I would choose the Realme C3. We did not award the Oppo A31 since its chipset is inferior to both and it has a smaller battery, but the presence of 128 GB of internal storage and great cameras may be very interesting for a good amount of potential buyers.

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Oppo Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual vs Oppo A31: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual

PROs

Very affordable
Huge battery
Reverse charging
Compact
Splash resistant

CONS

No fingerprint reader

Oppo Realme C3

PROs

Amazing performance
Splash resistant
Android 10 out of the box
Reverse charging
Huge battery

CONS

Nothing particular

Oppo A31

PROs

Better cameras
128 GB of internal storage
Lightweight

CONS

Inferior chipset

iQOO 3 4G variant is powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor

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Feb 19, 2020

iQOO has announced that its upcoming phone, the iQOO 3 will launch in 4G and 5G models. Earlier today, the manufacturer had an “immersion event” where it invited members of the press to come and have a hands-on experience of the device.

Some invited guests that got review units of the phone have been sharing photos on social media. While some got the 5G version others got the 4G version. We are sure a lot of our readers have been wondering what chipset powers the 4G version just like we have. It turns out the iQOO 3 4G is also powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor. Yes, you read that right.

The info was revealed by the Director of iQOO India, Gagan Arora, on Twitter.

It's the latest only. iQOO 3 will in 2 variants -4G and 5G and you have received the 4G variant. By the way, both variants have Snapdragon 865!

— Gagan Arora (@gagan_arora1) February 19, 2020

We are pretty surprised too since Qualcomm is only selling the Snapdragon 865 to manufacturers along with the Snapdragon X55 5G modem. So how is iQOO able to sell a 4G version of the phone with the SD865 processor?

The plausible explanation is that 5G support is deactivated on the device and since the modem supports multiple network types including 4G and 3G, everything is fine. That makes sense since manufacturers do this all the time especially with band support for phones launched in different regions.

Based on this info we want to know if you will purchase the 4G version or the 5G version of the phone.

How to change Gmail Background/Theme?

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 19, 2020

Google’s Gmail is one of the most successful Google products to date. Gmail is serving millions of users with free email service supporting additional tools and features. It has ushered as the most popular email service throughout the last decade. Its minimalist design, lightweight console and easy accessibility over PC/Laptop/Smartphone are some primary reasons behind the success.

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Google has evolved the Gmail with new features and enhancements. Google Mail team recently added the Smart Compose feature that enhances the mail composing experience by saving time and eliminating the chance of errors. It offers 15 GB of free storage along with high-end security features. There are many other advantages of using Gmail over the other email services.

Benefits of Gmail

Free Online Storage: Google Mail offers 15GB of free online storage. It is sufficient to hold thousands of emails. Moreover, the same account can be shared with other Google services such as Google Drive, Google Photos, etc.
Undo Send: You can undo any sent email within the initial few seconds. It can save you from a ton of disappointment if inadvertently sent any mail. The user can select the cancellation time between 5, 10, 20 or 30 seconds.
Cross-Platform Support: Gmail is easily available through a web interface, Android and iOS App.
Support for Other Email Service: The dedicated Gmail App on Windows 10, Android and iOS support other email service providers also. The user can add Outlook, Yahoo or any other email service through the Gmail app.
Minimal and Useful UI: The major advantage of the Google Mail service is its lightweight and minimal User Interface. The user can send and receive mails at remote locations where Internet Speed crawls.
Auto Respond: It carries the inbuilt feature of auto-responses which comes handy when you’re away from work for some days.

There is a multitude of features that Gmail possed in the span of 16 years of its existence. The continuous progression led by adaption from users’ demands is eminent.

In today’s we will guide our readers on how they can change the Gmail background theme. Until a few years ago, it was only possible by changing the background image, but today Gmail has received support for different themes. The user can change the theme as per the need and can even arrange the list in different styles.

Change Gmail Background/Theme

It is quite an easy process to change Gmail’s background and theme. The user can choose from different theme categories like animals, cartoons, landscapes, etc. You can even add your own photo to blend it as desired.

Sign in to Gmail on the web browser.
Click on the setting panel or gear icon as illustrated in the image below, and then select ‘Themes’.
Different themes will appear, and on scrolling below you will find native Gmail theme, dark theme and some other presets.
You can even upload from ‘My Photos’ at the bottom.
Select the desired image or theme and press ‘Save’.
Enjoy!

We hope you’ve successfully changed the Gmail theme. If you got any queries, then let us know via the comments below.

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Leaked photos reveal full specs of the iQOO 3 5G; render of orange variant surfaces

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Feb 19, 2020

The iQOO 3 5G is an upcoming smartphone that will be unveiled next week in China. Ahead of the launch, photos that show the device, as well as key specs, have been published on the internet. A render showing the phone in orange has also been posted.

The images seem to have been taken at a pre-launch or launch rehearsal. According to the first photo, the iQOO 3 5G will have a Snapdragon 865 processor paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Geekbench has revealed that there is a 12GB RAM version of the phone.

The image also shows the phone’s screen is called “Polar View Display” and it is a Super AMOLED panel. There is a hole at the top right corner of the screen for the selfie camera.

It is also stated that the iQOO 3 5G has what is called “Ergonomic Monster Touch Buttons”. It also has an Ultra Game Mode with features such as 180Hz Touch Response Rate, 4D Game Vibration, and what is termed Eagle Eye Display Enhancement.

Coming to optics, the iQOO 3 5G has 48MP quad rear cameras. An official poster released earlier today already revealed that and also mentioned that it has a 50mm portrait lens. The specs of the other three cameras and that of the front-facing camera were not stated.

The phone will have a 4400mAh battery and support for 55W Super Flash Charge. It also has Hi-Res Audio and a HiFi AK4377A PA amplifier. The phone will run iQOO UI with Monster Mode out of the box.

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The top image also shows the phone will come in three colors – Volcano Orange, Tornado Black, and Quantum Silver. A render of the orange variant leaked today too and it reveals some more details.

The iQOO 3 5G is not the first orange phone in recent times. The color was made popular last year with the launch of the Pixel 4 and the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G. However, unlike Huawei and Google’s flagship phones, the iQOO 3 5G is not plain orange but has black spots all over. We can also see the power button is coated in a shade of orange.

iQOO 3 5G Volcano Orange — Image source: Weibo

The render reveals some details of the device such as the presence of an audio jack at the top of the phone. Other than the volume rocker and power button on the right side of the phone, the iQOO 3 also has a special button on the left side. This button is most likely for the AI assistant.

The other live photos are of the Tornado Black variant. We are not sure if the unit has already been set up but the last image shows the phone has apps such as Amazon, WPS Office, Flipkart, Facebook, and Opera installed.

The iQOO 3 5G launches in China on the 25th of February. It will also be announced in India.

iQOO 3 5G smartphone to reportedly be priced under ₹45,000 in India

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Feb 19, 2020

Vivo’s sub-brand for premium smartphones iQOO is debuting in the Indian market with the launch of iQOO 3 5G smartphone on 25th February. Ahead of the phone’s launch, the company has shared several key features and specs of the device.

Now, a new report claims that the iQOO 3 5G will be priced under ₹45,000 in India, which roughly converts to $629 while the 4G variant of the same phone will cost around ₹35,000 which is roughly $489.

As for the smartphone’s availability, it is reported that both the variants of the iQOO 3 smartphone will be available through online marketplace Flipkart as well as through offline stores across the country.

Earlier, it was said that when iQOO launches in India, it will initially sell devices through online channel and later make its way to offline market but looks like the company has reworked its strategy for the Indian market.

The TENAA listing of the iQOO 3 5G has revealed that the phone will come with a 6.44-inch S-AMOLED display with a punch-hole screen that will offer full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2,400 pixels, an aspect ratio of 20:9 and 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC along with 6/8/12 GB of RAM and could be the first smartphone in the world to arrive with the latest UFS 3.1 storage technology.

It will be running the latest Android 10 operating system out of the box. As for the camera, the device could come with a front-faxing camera of 16-megapixel while the rear shell of the device has a 48-megapixel quad-camera system.

Allegegd iQOO 3 (right) with purported OPPO Find X2 (left)

It has been confirmed that the device will come powered by a 4,440mAh battery along with support for 55W ultra-fast flash charge technology. It is claimed to charge the phone up to 50 percent in just 15 minutes.

As mentioned, iQOO 3 is set to debut on 25th February in China as well as India. We are expecting the company to launch a 4G-only variant as well, at least in the Indian market given that the 5G infrastructure deployment is yet to take place in India.

The LG W10 Alpha is a new budget phone for India

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Feb 19, 2020

The LG W10 Alpha (LMX210LMW) is a new budget smartphone for the Indian market but its price and specs may work against it when compared to the competition.

The W10 Alpha has a 5.71-inch display with a “RainDrop Notch” and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The resolution maxes out at HD+ but that should be fine for its size. It is powered by the UNISOC SC9863 processor, a 28nm chipset with eight Cortex-A55 cores (4 cores clocked at 1.6GHz + 4 cores at 1.2GHz).

LG has paired the chipset with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage or you can pick the version with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Owners will be able to add up to an additional 128GB of storage via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

The phone has a single rear camera and it is an 8MP sensor with an LED flash. It also has an 8MP selfie camera. There is no fingerprint scanner but there is “AI Facial Unlock” with 128 identification points and an unlock time of 0.3 seconds.

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The LG W10 Alpha has dual SIM slots with support for Dual 4G VoLTE and ViLTE Dual SIM Dual Standby. It packs a 3450mAh battery with support for 5V 1.5A charging via a MicroUSB port. Unfortunately, LG ships it with Android 9.0 Pie.

The LG W10 Alpha is priced at INR 8,990 (~$125) for the 2GB RAM version and INR 9,999 (~$140) for the 3GB RAM version. At the above prices, LG will have a tough time convincing buyers to pick it over the Realme C3 and the Redmi 8A Dual that have better specs and are both priced at INR 6,999 (~$98) for their 3GB + 32GB variants.

The poster shows it is available in Blue and Black but only the black variant is available on the official website.

Xiaomi Youpin launches the Ningmei CR600 all-in-one desktop computer

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 19, 2020

Xiaomi Youpin has launched the Ningmei CR600 all-in-one desktop computer. The PC comes with an integrated design but what should count as its most spectacular feature is the massive 23.8-inch 1080P screen which it packs. The device comes in Core i3 and Core i5 processor versions and prices start at 3199 yuan.

Desktop computers have rapidly changed from the way we know them. The Ningmei CR600 desktop computer represents a new design style with the CPU integrated with the display. The PC comes in three models based on the processor. There is one with the ninth-generation Intel Core i5-9400 processor having six cores and six threads, and a core frequency of 4.1 GHz. This processor is 50% higher than the previous-generation Core i5-7400. The second version is equipped with an Intel Core i3-9100 processor.

The display is a UHD630 nuclear display which is not only capable of rendering the graphics of the various design drawing software such as Adobe Photoshop, CAD, etc., but also can easily play 95% of mainstream large-scale games. In addition, the screen supports 8-way adjustment. It can be adjusted in the vertical direction (-90 ° to 90 °) while the screen height can be adjusted (0-130mm) to suit your own height. The new ergonomically designed base provides vertical adjustment of the display, vertical rotation, horizontal rotation and depression angle adjustment.

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The portable all-in-one PC comes in three memory versions;

Share version: Core i3-9100 / 8GB memory / 512GB SSD

2. Enjoy Edition: Core i5-9400 / 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD

3. Enjoy Edition: Core i5-9400 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD

The computer comes bundled with a set of wireless keyboard and mouse, a large mouse pad, and a 16GB U disk for photos. We’ll have to wait for details of its availability.

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Report says TSMC is reducing its chip support for Huawei

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Feb 19, 2020

The US has been looking for ways to further stifle Huawei’s business by persuading its allies to also sanction the Chinese tech giant. It is also trying to enforce trade restrictions on Huawei via foreign companies and it may have just won if the report that TSMC is cutting down its chip support for Huawei is true.

According to Digitimes, TSMC has begun reducing its chip capacity support for Huawei. TSMC manufactures chips for several clients including Huawei, Qualcomm, and Apple.

Huawei’s Kirin chipsets are manufactured by TSMC

TSMC is able to cut Huawei’s chip supply based on an alteration to the Foreign Direct Product Rule which governs products made by foreign companies using American technology. The Taiwanese semiconductor company is reported to use American technology for its chip production and will, therefore, require a license from the US to be able to supply Huawei.

The rule applies to any company that uses American technology, and it is claimed that no Chinese company, that Huawei may decide to contract its chip manufacture to if it ditches TSMC, uses Chinese-only technology.

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Xiaomi’s IMILAB EC2 Wireless Security Camera goes global via Indiegogo

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 19, 2020

One of Xiaomi‘s ecological chain companies IMILAB has gone global with the release of its latest surveillance camera for the global market on IndieGoGo. The Imilab EC2 was first launched as the MIJIA Xiaobai Smart Camera Battery edition in October last year. The IndieGoGo campaign has been a tremendously successful one with $414,300 USD raised so far by 1,802 backers.

The Imilab EC2 camera keeps up with the minimalist design language Xiaomi is known for and is equally affordable. It is on offer for $99 but when it launched in China, it was offered for just 399 yuan ($56). We’ll factor custom duties and shipping cost into that, as it ships worldwide free of charge.

The Smart Camera is entirely a wireless camera and can be installed indoors and outdoors. The wireless design brings ease to installation as it doesn’t require any form of wiring. One of the stand-out features onboard is the huge 5100mAh battery which it packs. The battery can last up to 100 days on a single charge.

The camera also comes with motion detection which is triggered when a human body is detected. In that case, the camera starts recording, and the video is then uploaded to the cloud storage. The manufacturer offers free lifetime Mi Cloud storage. The owner can view the real-time video on his mobile phone and where there is an intruder, can even speak to the intruder as a way of scaring him away.

The IMILAB EC2 is integrated with PIR and a cutting edge AI (artificial intelligence) technology which allows it to differentiate between human, large pets or other large warm moving objects. If an animal is detected, the system will not send alarm notifications to reduce false alarm. However, where a human is detected, the owner will receive an app notification quickly which can be checked in real-time. The camera also runs in a low power mode when no movement is detected. This ensures the battery lasts for a long time.

The cool gadget packs an IP66 dustproof and waterproof build as well as infrared night vision lights. Further, the camera is equipped with an F2.6 aperture which can record 1080p video. The security camera is bundled with a wireless gateway that is powered by 5V/2A adapter and has a port for wired ethernet connection as well as microSD slot that can take 64GB SD card. The camera is compatible with the MIJIA app.

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Lenovo to Launch the H10 Pro True Wireless Earbuds in India soon, features EQ Technology

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Sean

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Feb 19, 2020

Lenovo has teased an imminent launch of its HT10 Pro truly wireless earphones for the Indian market. The wireless earbuds will arrive with EQ technology support and will be an affordable offering from the company.

Specs and Features

The Lenovo HT10 Pro is an improved version of the original Lenovo HT10 true wireless earbuds which was launched back in September 2019. According to official notes, the wireless hearables will arrive with the new EQ technology, with two preset equalizer frequencies. Lenovo stated that the feature is generally only available in higher priced wireless earbuds, unlike the HT10 Pro.

In simpler terms, EQ technology is a method through which frequencies can be switched between multiple modes to allow for a better audio experience. Meaning, users can switch for a frequency better suited for different types of music, like clarity for deep meaning songs with lyrics or bass heavy frequencies for hip hop or electronic based genres. The two preset modes are called Pure Music and Extra Bass respectively.

For battery life, the HT10 Pro TWS earphones offer up to 48 hours of playtime when paired with its rechargeable charging case and about 200 hours of standby time. The new version is powered by Qualcomm’s 3020 chipset and features Bluetooth 5.0 that offers a range of 20 meters. aptX audio codecs support are included as well, which is another positive point.

Design and Price

Looking at the design, the HT10 Pro is quite similar in looks when compared to the base HT10 version. Rather, it looks identical to the original true wireless earphones. The older iteration was launched at a price of 3,999 INR (roughly 56 US Dollars) in India. On the other hand, the HT10 Pro is priced slightly higher at 4,499 INR (roughly 63 US Dollars), which is to be expected since its the latest and “Pro” version of the former.

Xiaomi launches the five-blade MIJIA Electric Shaver under crowdfunding

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 19, 2020

Xiaomi has launched its first high-end electric shaver under crowdfunding and itis called the MIJIA Electric Shaver. The shaver costs just 429 yuan ($61) during the crowdfunding period but will retail for 499 yuan ($71) after now. The price is relatively affordable when compared to products from other international brands which sell for between 1000-2000 yuan.

The MIJIA Electric Shaver comes with five cutter heads which are the ultimate number of cutter heads in the global shaver industry. The five cutter heads are well suited for trimming the beard type of Asian men. Mijia electric shaver uses a polygonal structure of micron-sized ultra-thin mesh, which accurately adheres to the contours of the face, and collects beards with different directions and growth patterns. During the sliding process, the multi-directional diffusion rubs on the skin and relieves stress.

Aiming at the complex contours of the human body’s soft and hard undulations, the Mijia electric shaver also uses the innovative 360 ° universal omnidirectional floating cutter head. During the shaving process, the cutter head flexibly follows and the cutter mesh surface is adjusted at any time. At the same time, the magnetic cutter head and the cutter net adopt an integrated design.

In terms of performance, Mijia electric shaver comes with an innovative linear magnetic levitation motor which vibrates at a record-15,000 times per minute. The motor adopts a highly elastic material that integrates rigidity and toughness. It is resistant to high temperature, strong pressure and abrasion, and directly transmits strong power.

The five-cutter shaver is said to have sonic vibration cleaning function. It equally uses super sound waves to wash out the sebum, dirt and fine shavings that are not easy to remove from inside the shaver.

In terms of battery life, it can last for more than 90 minutes on a single-use. Thus, if it is charged for 3 minutes without power, it can support 1 shave. The device is equipped with a 2000mAh lithium-ion battery, the charge and discharge life can be up to 20 years. It is charged using a USB Type-C interface. It weighs about 235g. There is equally a “travel lock” when the shaver is turned off, long-press the power button to enter the lock state, and the lock indicator light on the bottom of the fuselage will light up. In this mode, it will not turn on inside a bag or by a child.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip to launch in China on 20th February

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Feb 19, 2020

After several leaks and teases, Samsung officially launched its second foldable smartphone named Samsung Galaxy Z Flip at its Unpacked event along with the new Galaxy S20 series of flagship phones.

The smartphone is already available for purchase in select markets, including South Korea and United States. Now, the company is all set to launch this foldable smartphone in the Chinese market and has confirmed 20th February as the launch date while the shipments for the same will begin next day, i.e. from February 21st.

Samsung will be offering S Codes for a limited 2-hour window on the Samsung Galaxy Community forum from 10 AM to 12 PM on 20th February. This S Code will enable users to purchase the Galaxy Z Flip smartphone on a priority basis.

Those who have S Code will be able to place the order for the smartphone from Samsung Online Store on 21st February at 10:00 AM and their shipments will also being the same day while for others, the shipments will start from 23rd February.

Coming to the smartphone, it comes with a 6.7-inch flexible hole-punch display covered with Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG). Samsung has designed the phone to be used in three ways. In the closed mode using the small 1.1-inch Super AMOLED cover display on the back; open mode as a regular smartphone; and Flex Mode where the display can be stopped at any angle similar to adjusting the screen of laptop.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. As for the camera department, it features dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 12MP f/1.8 1.4um primary rear camera paired with another 12MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

On the front side, the device features a 10MP camera with f/2.4 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. The phone also comes with a fingerprint scanner embedded on the right-side frame of the upper part of the device.

The smartphone is running Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s One UI 2.0 on top. It is powered by a 3,300mAh battery and comes with support for 15W fast charging technology. The Galaxy Z Flip comes in Mirror Purple and Mirror Black colors but some regions will also get a third color variant called Mirror Gold.

iQOO 3 sample images revealed, 50mm portrait lens seen in action

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Feb 19, 2020

Vivo‘s subsidiary, iQOO, has just released the sample images from its upcoming flagship smartphone, the iQOO 3. Earlier today (19th February 2020), the company revealed that the handset’s rear camera setup and has now also unveiled a few sample images for the public online.

The images were posted by the company’s official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, and were shared to offer a glimpse of the iQOO 3’s photographic prowess. According to the post, the images were captured using the 50mm professional portrait lens that is featured on the iQOO 3 smartphone. The new portrait lens will enable users to take more natural looking portrait shots and will have noticeably less distortion compared to the previous iterations.

Furthermore, the sample images revealed have also been captured using the ultra wide angle lens, macro and other modes of the iQOO 3. It has been claimed that the images shared are untouched and have not been edited in any form or manner. Looking at the images, it is clear that iQOO, which is an abbreviation for I Quest On and On, is aiming to further advance in the smartphone photography department.

For those unaware, the iQOO 3 is the company’s latest upcoming flagship smartphone and will arrive with top notch specs like LPDDR5 and UFS 3.0 flash memory alongside Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC. The smartphone will be officially announced at 14:30 in the afternoon on 25th February 2020 in a launch event from iQOO, which will be held in China.

Many other brands like Realme follow a similar strategy to include capable image sensors as their target demographics are the youth. So it comes as no surprise that improvements to its imaging capabilities will likely be one of iQOO’s primary marketing elements. So stay tuned for more updates regarding the smartphone and the launch event.

Realme C3 launches in Thailand with an extra camera and a fingerprint scanner

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Feb 19, 2020

The Realme C3 launched in the first week of February in India. The phone comes with a pretty powerful processor that can handle games such as PUBG and matches it with a big battery too. Realme has now unveiled the phone in Thailand and it is different from the Indian version.

The front of the Realme C3 launched in Thailand looks just like that of the Indian version. It has a waterdrop notch, curved corners, and not the slimmest bezels we have seen on a phone. However, things are quite different on the back.

The Realme C3 that will be sold in Thailand has triple rear cameras, one more than that of its Indian variant. It also has a fingerprint scanner which is totally missing from the Indian model. Below are the full specs of the device:

6.5-inch 1600 x 720 LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass
Helio G70 processor
2GB/3GB/4GB of RAM
32GB/64GB of storage
Dedicated MicroSD card slot
12MP f/1.8 main camera + 2MP depth sensor + 2MP macro camera (4cm)
5MP f/2.4 selfie camera
Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz WiFi, Dual SIM (nano only)
Fingerprint Scanner
5000mAh battery with support for 10W charging and reverse charging
Realme UI 1.0 based on Android 10

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The Realme C3 comes in Frozen Blue and Blazing Red. It is more expensive than the Indian model as it starts at THB 3999 (~$128) for the 3GB + 32GB version. It will go on sale starting tomorrow on online stores Lazada and Shopee.

Xiaomi patents a smartphone resembling the Mi MIX Alpha, could be a commercial version

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Feb 19, 2020

Back in 2019, Xiaomi had announced the Mi MIX Alpha. The device in question is a concept smartphone, which meant that it arrived with new and experimental designs and features and would not be sold commercially. However, a new patent has just surfaced that looks like another version of the same device, meaning it could be a variant made specifically for mass production.

One of the most notable feature of the Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha was its flexible OLED panel. This was unique due to the fact that the display covered a majority of the smartphone’s body. In other words, it wrapped around the front and back of the device, offering a 180.6 percent screen to body ratio (a never before achieve ratio). Now, a new patent has surfaced that details a Xiaomi smartphone that also has a curved display, although not as bold as the last and still leaves more area for the rear panel to be placed.

This will not only allow for better durability but also prevent unnecessary scratches while laying the smartphone flat on its back. As per the images that accompany the patent, the supposed commercial variant of the Mi MIX Alpha features a similar curved display, but the rear panel is more prominent than before and will be made of plain glass. Furthermore, the Xiaomi patent also reveals a dual camera setup on the rear alongside an LED flash.

Xiaomi probably made the shift to a more practical design as the protection of a full display smartphone is still questionable by the technology standards of today. Smartphones like Mi MIX Alpha follow futuristic designs and aesthetics but are not suitable for everyday use. Thus, the move seems plausible as this will allow the product to be more commercially viable as well.

The Mi MIX Alpha was announced back in September 2019 and has yet to go on sale. Xiaomi did plan on selling a limited number of units but that has not been realized to date. Notably, a senior executive had stated that the company is capable of mass producing the device, but its affordability and viability was questionable. Unfortunately, it is still unclear if such a patented smartphone will actually be made, and we will have to wait for some form of official announcement to make any confirmations.

Samsung announces Galaxy A71 in India with a price tag over $400

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