Huawei P40 series may launch with Android 10 OS based EMUI 10.1

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Feb 21, 2020

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 new renders — 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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MWC 2020 Cancellation: GSMA says exhibitors won’t get any refunds

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 21, 2020

The GSM Association (GSMA), the organisation responsible for hosting the Mobile World Congress recently announced the cancellation of this year’s edition due to the COVID-19 epidemic that emanated in China. Although the event is held annually in Barcelona, there were concerns in different quarters as regards cross-transmission and already, some of the top firms like Samsung, NVIDIA, Vivo, Sony, Amazon had announced they won’t be attending the event. However, the cancellation came as a surprise to some due to the fact that GSMA had until the last minute assured that the event would hold.

While exhibitors who had already made plans to unleash their latest products were still trying to recover, GSMA has dealt them another blow by informing exhibitors that no refund will be issued. Instead, the association referred them to a clause in their terms and conditions that absolves the GSMA of liability.

Clause 21.10 of the Standard Terms and Conditions for Exhibition, Advertising, and Sponsorship, reads as follows;

The Organizer shall not be liable to the Company for any losses, costs, damages or expenses (whether incurred under contract, tort or otherwise) suffered or incurred as a direct or indirect result of an event beyond the control of the Organizer, including without limitation, any act of God, disease or epidemic, strike, lock-out, industrial disturbance, failure of suppliers, act of public enemy, war, labor dispute, terrorist act, blockade, riot, civil commotion, public demonstration or governmental or local authority restraint nor shall the Organizer be liable to refund any fees.

The company also disclosed that it is working on ‘a proposal’ designed to make the best of a bad situation and maintain good relations between the GSMA and its MWC commercial partners, which it expects to share by the end of March. The company also added that it’s a not-for-profit organisation and that it finds itself in a precarious financial position as a result of the cancellation. The last has definitely not been heard of this matter. We’ll keep you updated when any new development crops up.

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HTC to launch its first 5G Smartphone in 2020, expects growth in VR Apps

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Sean

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Feb 21, 2020

In an interview, the new CEO of HTC, Yves Maitre, has stated that 2020 will be an important year for the company. According to the senior executive, developments in various fields and opportunities will occur in the Taiwanese market, especially in regards to 5G network and virtual reality.

In 2020, HTC will focus more on visual based content which will be driven by applications connected by 5G. However, the company will not solely focus on just providing content and has confirmed that it will also launch its first 5G enabled smartphone. Unfortunately, finer details regarding HTC’s first 5G handset are still unknown and the interview never delved deeper into the specifics.

Furthermore, it is also been revealed that HTC will work closely with Qualcomm, the chipmaking giant, to launch premium grade flagship smartphones. Although it is unclear if a series launch is planned with a mid range smartphone alongside a high end model being released. Similarly, the company is planning on focusing on development in virtual reality as well. With its HTC Vive Series and Vive Cosmos series, the company plans to grow its mixed/virtual reality offering; emphasizing on augmented reality too.

HTC expects significant growth in this field in 2020. In the interview, Yves Maitre stated that the company will provide the best application solution for optimal experiences. In other words, HTC will provide both the hardware and software to enable a smooth VR experience. At the moment, both virtual and augmented reality are growing in popularity but still suffer from a great lack of applications on the software side.

Thus, the company will work to provide on the market gap first and refine its supplementing hardware accordingly. HTC’s new Cosmos Elite, HTC VIVE Cosmos Play, HTC VIVE Cosmos XR, and VIVE Sync will all launch soon and are expected to be unveiled in San Francisco, USA, in March 2020. During the Game Developer Conference 2020 (GDC), other visual based content and applications can also be expected in collaboration with various game developers.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 2020 with GeForce MX350, Core i7 launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 21, 2020

Lenovo Xiaoxin has launched a new notebook laptop in China. The Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 2020 is the next generation model and comes as the first notebook product equipped with NVIDIA GeForce MX350 graphics card. The Nvidia GeForce MX350 is a dedicated entry-level mobile graphics card for laptops. It was released in February 2020 and is based on the same CGP107 chip with 640 shaders as the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 for laptops.

The Xiaoxin Air 14 2020 is equipped with a 14-inch display having a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. The display comes with features such as 100% sRGB color gamut and DC dimming. The screen also has a matte design which gives it an anti-glare design. There is equally a front physical privacy camera.

On the processor, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 2020 is equipped with a tenth-generation Core i5-1035G1 processor and Core i7-1065G7 processor in some models. Both SoCs are quad-core SoCs and have an eight-thread design. The i7 version has a maximum frequency of 3.9GHz and 16GB on the memory as well as dual-channel DDR4 4300MHz memory.

With the NVIDIA GeForce MX350 graphics card onboard, gaming performance has increased by 20% compared to the MX250. Image processing performance has equally doubled. Video processing performance has increased by 2.7 times. However, since the graphics card is an entry-level one, we don’t expect the laptop to be able to handle heavy gaming graphics.

Other specifications include a 56.5Wh battery which delivers up to 12 hours of battery life. The laptop has a function activated by the Fn + Q buttons. It can be used to switch between energy-saving, intelligent and beast modes.

The laptop is lightweight at 1.39Kg and has a thickness of 16.9mm. It comes with a white comfortable backlit keyboard. The fingerprint sensor is integrated with the power key. You also get two USB 3.1 Gen 1 interfaces, a full-size SD card socket, a full-featured Type-C interface, an HDMI interface and a headphone jack.

As for the price, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 2020 models are priced as follows;

Core i7-1065G7 version with 16GB + 512GB is priced at 5899 yuan ($838).

The Core i5-1035G1 version with 16GB + 512GB costs just 5099 yuan ($725). The laptop will go on sale on February 27.

Oppo Find X2 to launch on 6th March 2020: Report

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Sean

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Feb 21, 2020

Oppo was initially expected to unveil the Find X2 during MWC 2020 in Barcelona. But the abrupt cancelation has led to no announcement of the smartphone to surface. Now, a new report suggests that the Chinese tech giant is still on track with the launch which will apparently take place on the 6th of March 2020.

The first quarter of 2020 is always bustling with multiple launches from various different OEMs. The Mobile World Congress which is held during this time also serves as a platform for high end launches and reveals. However, since the cancelation of the event due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak, many OEMs have to now resort to independent promotion. Previously, Oppo had set a separate date of 22nd February after MWC got canceled, for the launch of the Find X2, but it seems that the date has been pushed further back.

Oppo Find X2 is the highly anticipated successor to the original Find X and is expected to feature a similar futuristic design. It was also one of the first smartphones to feature a sliding mechanism (pop up camera), which also gave it a unique aesthetic. Thus, the Find X2 is a much hyped launch from Oppo at the moment.

The first iteration packed top notch specs to back up its special design and was a well received product. Hence, the Find X2 is also expected to arrive with notable specs as well, including a 2K OLED panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 5G SoC. According to leaked specifications, the device will feature a 6.5 inch AMOLED panel with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

Under the hood, Qualcomm’s flagship chipset will be found alongside 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. In terms of battery, a large 4,065mAh battery pack with support for fast charging will be featured as well. Other specifications include details regarding the camera, with a 48 megapixel primary sensor, 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 13 megapixel telephoto lens. The selfie shooter is reportedly a 32 megapixel camera.

Unfortunately, this is just an unconfirmed leak and we will have to wait for an official announcement or the launch event to provide concrete statements. If Oppo does launch the Find X2 in the first week of March, it will be around the same time as Oppo’s Reno 3 launch in India. So stay tuned for future coverage of both smartphones.

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Vivo Z6 will feature a 5,000mAh Battery that supports 44W fast charging

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Sean

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Feb 21, 2020

Vivo has just announced the Vivo Z6, which is a 5G smartphone. The device will go on pre sale on 29th February 2020 and will target the mid range segments. While specs regarding the smartphone had already been revealed, the company unveiled additional information about its battery and charging capabilities earlier today (21st February 2020).

For those unaware, Vivo Z6 features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G SoC with the X52 5G Modem. Since the handset is 5G enabled, battery life does become a concern. Thus, the smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack which also supports 44W fast charging.

According to official notes, the Vivo Z6 is capable of charging up to 30 percent in just 14 minutes thanks to the ultra flash charging. Furthermore, in just 35 minutes the device can reach 70 percent charge while a full charge in 65 minutes. Vivo has achieved the fast charging capabilities by including a dedicated high efficiency charging chip and charging acceleration technology. Through its high conversion rate and charge pump technology, the smartphone is capable of receiving a full charge even during gaming while being protected by multiple safety features as well.

The Vivo Z6 will go on pre sale later this month on 29th February 2020. Although reservations are currently available. The Chinese tech giant is also offering a raffle event for users to win different prizes, with those that book and share about the event receiving higher prizes according to different levels. Notably, the first 900 users that book the Vivo Z6 before February 29th will receive an XE900 headphone worth 599 Yuan (roughly 8.38 US Dollars) for free.

Huawei will take on Microsoft with its Enterprise-Grade Smart Display on Feb. 24

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 21, 2020

Huawei launched its Vision Smart TV lineup in China in 2019. And the company confirmed today that it will add a new Enterprise-grade Smart Display to the lineup at its Feb. 24 virtual press conference in Barcelona, Spain. This move would put it in competition with the likes of Microsoft’s Surface Hub 2S Whiteboard for enterprise users.

The company’s teaser video confirms some of the features on the device. First, the smart display will be portable as Huawei is offering a rollable stand for the display. This enterprise-grade Vision TV will focus on four core features: Team Ideas, Remote Collaboration, Smart Interaction, & Enterprise Applications. So this means the smart display will offer features like teleconferencing between teams and probably touch screen interactions too. The display will be powered by the company’s own HarmonyOS, the same platform that runs on its other consumer-grade Vision TVs in China.

In the teaser video, Huawei also confirms seamless collaboration between laptops and mobile devices. Given that this is an enterprise-grade solution, we may expect support for 5G too. However, it’s yet to be confirmed. The video also confirms a camera on board, which is also found on its consumer-grade Vision TV models in China.

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To recall, the Huawei Vision TV is a smart device that’s powered by the Honghu 818 quad-core processor based on Cortex A73 with a quad-core Mali-G65 GPU handling the graphics. The smart TV comes in three sizes: 55″, 65″, and 75″ and features a 65W speaker unit on board. The pop-up camera onboard the 75-inch Huawei Vision TV model supports 1080p 30 fps video calls. For connectivity, you get 5GHz Wi-Fi dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 & Bluetooth LE along with HDMI 2.0, coaxial, and USB 3.0 ports.

We can expect upgraded connectivity specs for this upcoming enterprise-grade Huawei Vision Display. According to the teaser video, this smart display will offer similar functionality to the Microsoft Surface Hub 2S that was launched last year.

Black Shark 3 Battery Specs revealed, features 5,000mAh battery with 65W Fast Charging

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Sean

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Feb 21, 2020

The launch of the latest entry in the Black Shark series of gaming smartphones is just around the corner. At the moment, finer details regarding the device are still unknown but certain regarding its battery has been revealed.

According to Luo Shao, the CEO of Black Shark, the company is looking to strike a balance between the battery capacity and charging power of the smartphone. In other words, a careful process is being undertaken to keep the charging and discharging rate in mind. Since the Black Shark 3 will feature 5G network, the strain on the battery life will also be noticeable. Thus, the company is planning on improving both battery capacity and charging rates while specifically designing a heat dissipation design for the smartphone

Furthermore, the senior executive started a vote on “which combination with charging rates, battery capacity and discharging rates do users prefer in a 5G gaming smartphone.” He offered four different configurations, that are:

65W + 5000mAh, 100% charge in 38 minutes, cycle life> 800.
55W + 4500mAh, 100% charge in 40 minutes, cycle life> 600
65W + 4000mAh, 100% charge in 30 minutes, cycle life> 600
55W + 4440mAh, 100% charge in 36 minutes, cycle life> 600

Similarly, the Chief architect of Black Shark went on to add that 5G gaming smartphones require more complex and dedicated power systems over those of other flagships. It is true to some degree considering the power draw and heats the newer and faster bandwidth is capable of causing. The chief event even heavily implied to vote for the 65W + 5,000mAh battery variant, which all but confirms the configuration Black Shark will offer.

A company generally never offers options with numbers or specs that are greater than what will eventually be offered, so it’s safe to expect that the Black Shark 3 will sport a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. Additionally, other leaks and reports have revealed that the gaming smartphone will support SA and NSA dual mode 5G as well. The display is expected to feature 2K resolution and offer a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the Black Shark 3 will likely feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with the X55 5G modem. For memory, an LPDDR5 flash chip alongside UFS 3.0 is expected as well. Going by the popular flagship features, Wi-Fi 6 may also be included along with NFC. Notably, due to the ongoing epidemic caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, the smartphone will be launched during an online live streaming event.

Google and Asus plan to preload Stadia on the ROG Phone 3

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Sean

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Feb 21, 2020

Last year, Google had announced its own take on the gaming world with the Stadia, an online game streaming service. Although, as hyped as the service was, the lack of many features and an unsteady launch had Stadia receive a lot of criticism. But, Google is still holding strong with constant updates and fixes and is adding more smartphones in its compatibility list, one of which is expected to be the Asus ROG Phone 3.

When Google had initially launched the Stadia platform, which was envisioned to be a cross electronic device service, it only supported the Pixel smartphones. However, since then the tech giant has announced more compatible handsets. One of the latest inclusions is with Asus’ gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 3. The Republic of Gaming device is dedicated to mobile gaming, so it makes sense that both Asus and Google are collaborating to preload the smartphone with Stadia.

While the online game streaming service from Google is paid, a free tier is expected to be launched within the next few months. The move alongside the growing smartphone compatibility list arrives to make the service better compete with its upcoming rivals. Microsoft with its xCloud, Sony with the PlayStation Now and the one that threatens Google the most, GeForce Now from Nvidia, which is officially out of beta.

With so many upcoming services, Google will have to make its online gaming platform a lot more accessible and bring in many game developers as well. Unfortunately, it is unknown when Asus ROG Phone 3 will launch, the gaming smartphone is expected to arrive before the end of 2020. Notably, ROG Phone II already supports Google’s Stadia, although it does not arrive with the service preloaded.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro Global Version for Just $509 from Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 21, 2020

Just before 2019 came to an end, Xiaomi decided to take the covers off its new smartphones dubbed the Mi Note 10 and the Mi Note 10 Pro during a launch event in Madrid. As is the case with most Xiaomi-branded phones, the Mi Note 10 and its Pro variant became instant hits among the company’s loyal fanbase.

Ahead of its launch, the Mi Note 10 was rumored to boast features similar to the Mi CC9 Pro, which was announced in China in 2019. Before we dive into details about the phone’s features and specs, it is worth noting that Giztop is now offering the global version of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro for a lowered price.

Available in white, as well as green color options, the Mi Note 10 Pro comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage capacity. While this variant would normally set you back a pretty penny, Giztop is giving you a chance to purchase it for just $509. This is a noteworthy reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $649.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is an irresistible smartphone with a mammoth 6.47-inch 3D curved AMOLED waterdrop notch display. It packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Octa-core processor along with an Adreno 618 GPU under the hood.

Furthermore, the Mi Note 10 Pro houses a quad-camera setup comprising a 108MP, 12MP, 20MP, 5MP and a 2MP camera at the back. Upfront, there’s a 32MP AI selfie camera that can be used for video calling as well. The phone runs MIUI 11 based on Android 10 Oreo OS and is backed by a robust 5260mAh battery that supports 30W Mi Charge Turbo rapid charging technology.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro Global Version and take advantage of the discount by placing your order without delay.

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Buy Xiaomi RedmiBook 13 Laptop for Just $875.99 from GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 21, 2020

Redmi made a promise to launch top-end products across four categories and stayed true to it by unveiling a laptop, router, smart speaker, and smartphones during an event in China last year. The Xiaomi-backed brand also introduced its long-awaited RedmiBook series.

Keeping in line with that, the RedmiBook 13 was launched in December 2019. Xiaomi China’s recently appointed chairman Lu Weibing said that all four sides of the device feature narrow bezels for a full-screen viewing experience.

Designed to meet your daily computing needs, the well-received Xiaomi RedmiBook 13 Laptop is currently up for grabs carrying a lowered price on GeekBuying. The 8GB RAM+512GB SSD RedmiBook 13 model usually retails for $1035.99, but much to the relief of those on a tight budget, GeekBuying is offering it for just $ 875.99.

If this 15 percent discount didn’t impress you much, it might interest you to know that the popular Chinese e-tailer is giving you a chance to save extra money. To grab an extra 2 percent off, all you need to do is to apply the New User Coupon before placing your order. Note that the coupon is only valid for those placing their first order with GeekBuying.

As the name suggests, the RedmiBook 13 sports a 13.3-inch FHD display with a high resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. It packs a powerful Intel UHD Graphics 620 processor along with an equally competent Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU under the hood for high-quality images, basic photo editing, and immersive casual gaming experience.

Furthermore, the laptop ships with 8GB DDR4 of RAM and offers a hefty 512GB SSD storage space. Housed in a sturdy metal shell, the RedmiBook 13 runs Microsoft Windows 10 Home OS that retains Window 7’s popular Start Menu, while introducing a slew of other amazing features such as the Edge Web browser.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi RedmiBook 13 Laptop and place your order before the promo comes to an end.

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Buy Ulefone Armor 6S Smartphone for an Unbeatable Price from Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 21, 2020

Gone are the days when rugged phones were believed to boast nothing more than just a durable chassis, Newfangled rugged smartphones are now loaded with an awe-inspiring array of features and top-end specifications.

Adventure junkies who love hiking, camping, canoeing, rafting, sailing, motorbiking, and various other outdoor recreational activities are understandably worried about damaging their smartphones as they are usually neither waterproof nor can withstand accidental drops. This is exactly where rugged phones come into the picture.

Housed in a completely sealed, sturdy case, rugged phones are outfitted with thick housing to protect it against shock, dust, water and other damages. Launched in October 2019, Ulefone Armor 6S has all these features and more. On top of that, it is currently available for a lowered price through Gearbest.

Equipped with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage capacity, the red-tinted Ulefone Armor 6S usually retails for $402.16. As part of Gearbest’s Super Deals, the super-rugged handset can now be yours for an unbeatable price of just $258.99. This 36 percent off will be valid for the EU version.

Designed for those living in the EU countries, the aforesaid model is also available in black color option. More importantly, Gearbest is currently offering it for a lowered price of just $259.99. This is a 35 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $402.16.

If you live outside EU countries, you can go for the Other Area version that comes in red, as well as black color options. This model would normally set you back $402.16, but you can get it for just $259.99 through Gearbest. In other words, you can avail of a 35 percent off on the Other Area version of the Armor 6S smartphone.

As mentioned earlier, the Ulefone Armor 6S boasts an impressive array of features that you can check out below:

6.2-inch display with 1080 x 2246 pixels resolution
Helio P70 processor
16.0MP + 8.0MP rear cameras
8.0MP front camera
6GB RAM+128GB ROM
Android 9.0 Pie OS
5000mAh battery
IP68 and IP69K protection

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and place your order. Note that the Super Deals will come to an end shortly.

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Samsung China releases Galaxy Z Flip smartphone’s production video

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Jeet

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Feb 21, 2020

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip foldable smartphone, second such smartphone from the South Korean giant, at its ‘Unpacked’ event earlier this month. The phone was launched along with the Galaxy S20 flagship smartphone lineup.

After making the smartphone available in the United States and South Korea, Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy Z Flip in the Chinese market, where the shipments for the pre-ordered devices are set to start from 23rd February.

Now, Samsung China has shared a new video on its official Weibo account which shows the behind-the-scene production of this new foldable smartphone. In the video, we see the Galaxy Z Flip going through different assembly lines, getting manually checked and then being packaged for shipments.

The smartphone 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.

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Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro confirmed to come with pop-up selfie camera

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Jeet

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Feb 21, 2020

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand recently launched the Redmi K30 smartphone in its home market and now the next-in-line device is the Pro variant of the same, dubbed as Redmi K30 Pro. After from getting certified, the device in question has also been confirmed by the company’s executives.

In the latest development, Lu Weibing, VP of Xiaomi Global, President of Xiaomi China and General Manager of Redmi brand, has also confirmed the upcoming Redmi flagship and said that the phone “has meticulous workmanship in addition to its powerful performance and configuration!”

Lu Wei Chan also hosted a poll on Weibo asking users what type of front-facing camera mechanism do they want for the Redmi K30 Pro smartphone and the majority of them selected the pop-up selfie camera option.

Interestingly, the newly leaked press renders of the K30 Pro smartphone shows that the device will come with a pop-up front-facing camera mechanism, similar to its predecessor Redmi K20 Pro.

Recently, two Xiaomi smartphones with model numbers M2001J11E and M2001J11C passed through 3C certification process, which are believed to be the Redmi K30 Pro models. The phone said to come powered by a 4,700mAh battery and have support for 33W fast charging technology.

It is 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 smartphone was also appeared on Geekbench, which reveals that it is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with dual-mode SA and NSA 5G support, and is paired with 8GB of RAM which is expected to be LPDDR5 RAM.

With the smartphone getting the necessary certificates and the company’s executives confirming it and hinting its features, the smartphone should get officially launched in the coming weeks. We expect to know more about the launch date in the coming days.

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Tecno Camon 15 Pro and Camon 15 with 48MP Quad cam launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 20, 2020

Transsion Holdings subsidiary Tecno is known in China as the “King of Africa” and that is because the brand has been able to penetrate the continent with its affordable models. Tecno is also doing well in India where it just launched the Camon 15 and Camon 15 Pro.

The Tecno Camon 15 and Camon 15 Pro are both mid-range models and feature designs that are spectacular and somewhat similar but with some slight differences. or instance, the Camon 15 features a punch-hole design but the Camon 15 Pro houses its own selfie camera on a pop-up camera mechanism. However, the two phones are said to arrive as the first models with a 48MP quad shooter apiece in their respective price ranges. The models also come with Android 10 out of the box.

Specs-wise, Tecno Camon 15 features a 6.55-inch display with a punch-hole in the upper left corner which houses a 16MP selfie camera. The device crams a big 5,000 mAh battery with what Tecno calls “safe charge” feature.

On the other hand, Tecno Camon 15 Pro packs a 6.53-inch display with full HD+ resolution. The device is powered by an Helio P35 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device packs a 32MP selfie camera mounted on a pop-up mechanism. At the rear, there is a 48MP quad-camera setup but the specs of the three other sensors were not disclosed. The Pro models pack a smaller 4,000 mAh cell.

As for the prices, the Camon 15 which comes in a 4GB RAM and 64GB storage combo is priced at Rs.9,999 ($140). The device is offered in three colours – Shoal Gold, Fascinating Purple, Jade. On its part, the Camon 15 Pro with 6GB+128 GB memory is priced at Rs.14,999 ($210) and comes in Ice Jadeite and Opal White colour options. Both models will go on sale across India from February 25.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 vs ZTE Axon 10s Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 2: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 20, 2020

If you need a flagship smartphone boasting the highest performance and Android, most of the time you have to opt for a device fueled by one of the latest Qualcomm’s high-end processors. The latest flagship SoC by the San Diego-based chipmaker is the Snapdragon 865. If we exclude the expensive Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup, the only smartphones announced with that chipset are Xiaomi Mi 10 and ZTE Axon 10s Pro 5G. Here, we decided to compare them and, for obvious reasons, we also decided to include the best gaming phone out there in the comparison: Asus ROG Phone II. If you want to find the best affordable flagship with a monster performance, go ahead with this specs comparison.

Xiaomi Mi 10 vs ZTE Axon 10s Pro vs Asus ROG Phone II

	Xiaomi Mi 10	ZTE Axon 10s Pro	Asus ROG Phone II
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm, 208 g	159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm, 175 g	171 x 77.6 x 9.5 mm, 240 g
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.59 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – 12 GB RAM, 1 TB
SOFTWARE	Android 10, MIUI	Android 10, Mi Favor	Android 9 Pie, ROG UI + Android stock
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 108 + 13 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 48 + 8 + 20 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 48 + 13 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 24 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	4780 mAh, fast charging 30W, Fast wireless charging 30W	4000 mAh, fast charging 18W and wireless charging	6000 mAh, fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging 10W, 5G	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, reverse charging, support for external accessories, RGB LEDs

Design

Glass backs, aluminum frames, and great build quality. These are the aspects these three devices share in common. Asus ROG Phone II is a gaming phone, so you get a gaming-centric design that is all but elegant and sober. It comes with RGB LEDs and an aggressive look for gamers who can attach to it some interesting external accessories. Xiaomi Mi 10 looks the most elegant one due to its punch-hole display with a front camera embedded and a display with curved sides. On the other hand, ZTE Axon 10s Pro has the most compact and thinnest body since it packs a smaller display and a smaller battery.

Display

If you are a gamer or you like having a smooth user experience, go for the Asus ROG Phone II. I would prefer it because of its high 120 Hz refresh rate, 240 Hz touch sampling rate, a 108% DCI P3 coverage and powerful stereo speakers placed frontally. Xiaomi Mi 10 has a lower refresh rate (90 Hz) and a lower touch sampling rate (180 Hz) but it still comes with an amazing display and, unlike the ROG Phone II, it supports the HDR10+ technology for improved image quality on streaming platforms. ZTE Axon 10s Pro has an HDR display with a standard 60 Hz refresh rate, so nothing really special for a flagship.

Hardware/Software

Xiaomi Mi 10 and ZTE Axon 10s Pro are powered by a better chipset: the Snapdragon 865. It is currently the best chipset you can find on Android-powered devices. The Asus ROG Phone II is fueled by the best Qualcomm chipset of 2019: the Snapdragon 855+. But even though it has a lower-end chipset, you should not underestimate the Asus ROG Phone II. Its SoC has lower performance, but the smartphone comes with an amazing cooling system, up to 1 TB of internal storage (which you do not get on the Xiaomi Mi 10 and ZTE Axon 10s Pro) and the support to interesting external accessories such as a desktop dock. On the other hand, Asus ROG Phone II lacks 5G connectivity, unlike its rivals. And it runs Android 9 Pie out of the box, but it was updated to Android 10.

Camera

On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 10 has a much better camera department. It mounts a quad camera including a great 108 Megapixel main sensor with OIS, an ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. Unlike the ZTE Axon 10s Pro coming with 3x optical zoom, Xiaomi Mi 10 lacks a telephoto sensor and this may be a big con for several users. The weakest point of the Asus ROG Phone II is the camera department: it has just a dual camera and it does not even come with OIS.

Battery

Asus ROG Phone II is the winner of the battery comparison since it packs a mammoth 6000 mAh battery and it is one of the longest-lasting flagships on a single charge. Unfortunately, it does not support wireless charging, unlike Xiaomi Mi 10 and ZTE Axon 10s Pro. But that huge battery can also be used as a power bank through wired charging. The silver medal goes to Xiaomi Mi 10 with a 4780 mAh battery, the fastest charging speeds, wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

Xiaomi Mi 10 starts from about €530/$572 in China, while Asus ROG Phone II is available for about €500/$540 globally in its base variant (street price). ZTE Axon 10s Pro is still not on sale. Our final verdict awards the Xiaomi Mi 10: Asus ROG Phone II is definitely a very interesting and unique phone, but it lacks 5G connectivity and flagship cameras. But if you are a gamer, Asus ROG Phone II may fit your needs more due to its huge battery, amazing 120 Hz display, those Asus external accessories, and more.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 vs ZTE Axon 10s Pro vs Asus ROG Phone II: PRO and CONS

ZTE Axon 10s Pro

PROS

Slimmer design
Great hardware
More compact
Wireless charging

CONS

Inferior display

Asus ROG Phone II

PROS

Huge battery
Reverse wireless charging
Support for gaming accessories
Reverse charging

CONS

No 5G

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G

PROS

Amazing cameras
Reverse wireless charging
Punch-hole display
Faster charging speeds

CONS

Nothing particular

List of all the Android 11 exciting features!

By

Simranpal Singh

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Feb 20, 2020

Android 10 received its successor today with a lot of new changes and enhancements. Google posted the Android 11 Developer Preview featuring a lot of new features to strengthen the whole ecosystem. It is quite surprising to see the first Developer Build made available a few months earlier than the usual time. Various new APIs and features are part and parcel of the latest and the greatest Android 11.

However, the same build was spotted running on Pixel 4 last month. Later, it was seen running on Pixel 2XL a week ago and was even teased accidentally by Google itself.

Along with the support for next-generation technologies, the primary focus is to enhance the security and privacy of the users’ data. Android 11 developer preview build carries several new APIs to improve the connectivity, and support for new technologies such as 5G and foldable displays are some primary features. A new conversations tab under notification area, Facebook like chat heads, improved permissions, Project Mainline will help the users to get easy accessibility.

The new Android version also features Dark Mode scheduling as reported earlier. There’s a lot more in Android 11, let’s have a look one by one.

Android 11 Features

Chat Bubbles

After waiting for over a few years, Android brings support for a Facebook messenger like chat heads. It will allow users to interact with multiple conversations intuitively enhancing the overall accessibility.

Privacy and Permissions

One-time permissions for locations, microphone and camera use will enhance the users’ privacy. It will allow the system to take back controls from the app once it’s stopped. Moreover, the apps will be required to request location access via Google’s permission. Only Google-approved apps will benefit from background location data.

New Conversation Tab

There will be a dedicated conversation tab in the notifications panel to see the most recent messages. It also features an improved way to respond to messages from the notification panel. Moreover, the users will be able to send images directly from the notifications.

Supports New Technologies

Android 11 packs APIs that bring native support for 5G, Foldable devices, and machine learning. It will help the device manufacturers to bring next-generation smartphones without relying on any third-party code. There’s also support for low-latency video decoding, better call screening, and Google’s neural network APIs.

Improved Sharing UI

Android 11 will allow users to pin their favorite social networks to the top of the sharing menu. However, the same feature was present in Android 9 and earlier versions, but somehow it was deboarded in Android 10.

Dark Mode Scheduling

In Android 10, Google heard the demands of several advanced users to bring global dark mode. Meanwhile, the Android 11 debuts Dark Mode schedule. As revealed in a report earlier, it allows the users to toggle dark mode automatically depending on the time.

Airplane Mode doesn’t affect Bluetooth

Gone are the days when you won’t have access to Bluetooth upon activating the Airplane Mode. The users can now continue using device Bluetooth to remain connected with smart wearables or audio headsets.

Increase Touch Sensitivity

Google added a new option to increase Touch Sensitivity via the settings panel. A user can increase display touch sensitivity before wearing gloves or while using screen protectors. It is quite a useful feature that will help users in various ways.

Mute Notifications while using Camera

A new set of APIs in the Android 11 will help the users to mute any notifications while using the camera. It will be more useful while on a video call.

As per the previous reports, Android 11 is expected to debut with fully secure Wireless ADB and will support video recording larger than 4GB in size. It is just a first developer preview, we hope more features to be a part of the final Android 11 build.

Let us know about your favorite Android 11 features via the comments below.

Samsung Galaxy S20 & S20+ discovered not to have a true telephoto lens

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 20, 2020

Samsung recently unveiled its newest smartphones – the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 with the trio scheduled to go on sale in early March. The Korean tech giant already gave us an in-depth analysis of the features onboard the three devices during the Unpacked event earlier this month. While all the three models pack very similar, cutting-edge hardware, the Ultra is said to pack a crazy telescopic 4x optically-zooming camera, which can go up to 100x zoom when the digital algorithms kick in.

Samsung also touted the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ as also packing impressive camera modules with absolutely “no compromise”. However, there are reasons to suggest that Samsung may be trying to overhype the cameras on the S20 and S20+. The specs sheet released by the company shows that both models have telephoto cameras. Telephotos are understood to mean bringing optical zoom in order to magnify things. The specs sheet equally lists the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+’s telephoto cameras to have 3x “hybrid optic zoom”.

However, a check by the guys at NotebookCheck.net has shown that the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+’s “telephoto camera” in reality sports a wide-angle lens. The “telephoto” lens is only capable of providing a 1.06 zoom compared to the regular camera. This means that the 3x “hybrid optic zoom” is actually almost entirely a digital crop. The presence of a 64MP sensor may be to provide more information for the crop.

In any case, only the Galaxy S20 Ultra has a proper optical zoom and what can be called a telephoto lens. However, the 3X hybrid optic zoom may not be entirely disappointing, neither would the entire camera. We still expect the Galaxy S20and Galaxy S20+ to come with superb camera output. However, Samsung isn’t being entirely truthful marketing the models as having telephoto lens when in fact there is just digital zoom at play.

(source)

Realme X50 Pro 5G rumored to be priced around ₹50,000 ($696) in India

By

Jeet

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Feb 20, 2020

Realme X50 Pro 5G smartphone has been confirmed to get launched in the Indian market on 24th February, making it the first 5G smartphone in the market. Ahead of the official launch of the device, Realme has shared a few teaser posters revealing its features and key specifications.

Now, a new report suggests the pricing of this upcoming smartphone for the Indian market. A report from PTI quotes the company’s executive suggesting that the Realme X50 Pro 5G will be priced around ₹50,000 (~$696) in India.

The pricing seems quite on the upper side, especially considering the price conscious Indian smartphone market. The pricing also seems a bit higher given that Realme is positioned as a budget brand in India, rivaling Xiaomi’s Redmi brand.

If this pricing turns out to be true, then Realme could face trouble selling the device in the Indian market given that iQOO is all set to launch its next-generation iQOO 3 5G flagship smartphone the very next day in India.

As per the reports, the 4G variant of iQOO 3 will cost around ₹35,000 while the 5G model will be priced around ₹45,000, lower than the suggested pricing of Realme’s upcoming phone. It’s noteworthy that India doesn’t have 5G infrastructure in the country yet.

Realme recently confirmed that the phone will come with a 64MP primary sensor in the quad-camera setup. It has also been revealed that the camera will come with features like 20X hybrid zoom support, Realme’s SAT smooth zoom technology, seamless switching between photo and video mode, among others.

The company has also confirmed that the Realme X50 Pro 5G will come with a Super AMOLED screen from Samsung with a refresh rate of 90Hz and E3 light-emitting material. As per the earlier reports, the phone will feature a Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the device will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC along with Snapdragon X55 5G modem that enables dual-mode 5G. It is also said to pack up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Coming to the battery department, Realme has confirmed that the X50 Pro 5G will come with a 65W SuperDart fast charging technology. The technology is most likely based on the SuperVOOC 2.0 charging tech used by OPPO in its last year’s Reno Ace model.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G with Exynos 980 chipset appears on Geekbench

By

Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 20, 2020

Yesterday, Samsung announced the Galaxy A71 in India, a few months after it first launched in Vietnam. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 730 processor and supports 4G networks. Back in November, it was reported there would be a 5G version of the phone with model number SM-A716. That version has now appeared on Geekbench.

The Galaxy A71 5G was benchmarked yesterday and the Geekbench listing reveals it is powered by the Exynos 980 processor. This is Samsung’s first processor with a built-in 5G modem. It first appeared in the Vivo X30 and Vivo X30 Pro.

The Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A7160) runs Android 10 and has 8GB of RAM and it scored 3078 points in the single-core test and 7346 points in the multi-core test.

We do not know if the processor will be the only difference between the Galaxy A71 5G and the Galaxy A71 4G. However, what we are sure about is that it will sell for a higher price tag.

The Galaxy A71 has a 6.7-inch 2400 x 1080 Super AMOLED Infinity-O display. It has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage with a dedicated MicroSD card slot for users who need more storage.

The phone has a 64MP primary camera paired with a 5MP depth sensor, a 12MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 5MP macro camera. The selfie camera is a 32MP sensor. Other features include a 4500mah battery with 25W Super-Fast Charging, NFC, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and Dolby Atmos.

The Galaxy A71 5G is expected to launch in China first. However, Samsung China is yet to announce a release date.

(Source, Via)

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