Realme X50 images by CEO Sheth teases its design

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Jan 3, 2020

Realme‘s upcoming 5G smartphone – the Realme X50 5G has been a regular in leaks and teasers. The device is expected to go official soon but before then, Realme’s CMO Xu Qi n spectacular teaser about the device. The teaser happens to be the camera sample captured by the mobile phone’s ultra-wide-angle camera.

The Realme X50 5G is expected to sport a quad-camera setup consisting of a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 primary shooter, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with 5x hybrid zoom and a 2-megapixel super macro lens. The ultra-wide lens was deployed in capturing the picture in question. Apart from the ultra-wide-angle shot, the picture is also crisp clear. The main sensor and ultrawide-angle lens are said to also feature image stabilization feature for the main and ultrawide lens.

In other aspects, the device is said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, with dual-perforated screen design in the upper left corner. In terms of charging, it will be equipped with an enhanced version of VOOC Flash Charge 4.0, which will charge to 70% in 30 minutes.

Realme is expected to go official with the X50 5G on January 7, 2020.

Huawei P40 series may have three flagships

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Jan 3, 2020

Huawei’s P series usually include two flagships – a standard model and a Pro version; an example is the P30 and the P30 Pro. However, that may change this year.

According to a leaker, the Huawei P40 series may have three flagships this year. The info was revealed on Twitter by Teme (@RODENT950) who is known for his Huawei-related leaks.

He tweeted that the P40 may also come in three models and when asked if he referred to the lite, standard and pro models, he replied that he meant three flagship models.

The P40 may also come in three models

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) January 2, 2020

I mean three flagship models

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) January 2, 2020

Yeah or Max

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) January 2, 2020

Then he replied again that it may be a Porsche edition or a Max edition.

In another tweet, he said the camera design may remain unchanged for the base models (standard and Pro), retaining the design of the P30 Pro while the third model has the rectangular camera design we have seen in renders.

It is possible that the camera design might still be more like a P30 pro than a new rectangle for base models and third model came with that rectangular camera design
🤔 #HuaweiP40series

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) January 2, 2020

We are not so sure about the design, seeing as renders already revealed two P40 models will have a rectangular camera design. However, there is a possibility one of the three models will have a different camera design from the rest.

The news of Huawei possibly launching three flagships this year may be in response to Samsung whose Galaxy S20 series should also have at least 3 models. There is the Galaxy S20, the Galaxy S20 Plus, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

All the three Huawei P40 flagships should be powered by the Kirin 990 5G but the base model may come with the Kirin 990, the processor without an integrated 5G modem. They should also run EMUI 10 based on Android 10 out of the box

We advise that the above details about three P40 flagships be taken with a grain of salt seeing as there is no evidence to back up the claims.

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Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 2, 2020

2020 just started and we just realized we never compared the most important flagship from the most important non-Chinese companies in the smartphones world: Google, Samsung, and Apple. All of them made a lot of steps forward with their devices in 2019, that is why we think it is worth making a comparison between their most expensive handsets. We are talking about Google Pixel 4 XL, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max. Very different devices, but all offering something unique at expensive prices. Which one should you spend on? Let’s discover it together.

Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs iPhone 11 Pro Max

	Google Pixel 4 XL	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+	Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm, 193 g	162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm, 196 g	158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm, 226 g
DISPLAY	6.3 inches, 1440 x 3040p (Quad HD+), P-OLED	6.8 inches, 1440 x 3040p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED	6.5 inches, 1242 x 2688p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Samsung Exynos 9825, octa-core 2.73 GHz	Apple A13 Bionic, hexa-core 2.65 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB	12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB – 4 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 10	Android 9 Pie, One UI	iOS 13
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12.2 + 16 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 Dual 8 MP f/2.0 + TOF front camera	Quad 12 + 12 + 16 MP, f/1.5-1.8-2.4 + f/2.1 + f/2.2 10 MP f/2.2 front camera	Triple 12 + 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.0 + f/2.4 Dual 12 MP + TOF camera f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	3700 mAh, fast charging 18W, Qi wireless charging	4300 mAh, fast charging 45W, Fast wireless charging 20W	3969 mAh, fast charging 18W with Qi wireless charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, radar, waterproof IP68, Face ID	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, waterproof IP68	Dual SIM slot, waterproof IP68, Face ID

Design

On the design point of view, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ takes the gold medal. It comes with a punch-hole display, a very minimal glass back and the highest screen-to-body ratio. Not everyone may like the big camera module on the iPhone 11 Pro Max and its big notch, but it has a better build quality with a frame made of stainless steel and a glass back which Apple defines as the “most resistant ever mounted on a smartphone”. On the other hand, Google Pixel 4 XL offers a more compact design, but it has thicker bezels and it is less attractive.

Display

In each case, you get an incredible display. Three displays considered the best ones ever seen on a smartphone by DisplayMate. All of them received the Best Display Award and all of them feature an amazing color reproduction. My favorite one is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ as it comes with a wider diagonal, HDR10+ certification and the support to S Pen. I would give the silver medal to the iPhone 11 Pro Max, but the Google Pixel 4 XL is the only with a 90 Hz refresh rate.

Hardware/Software

iPhone 11 Pro Max is the fastest and the most stable device especially thanks to the optimization of the iOS operating system. But performance is not the most important thing when it comes to these devices as all of them are very fast flagship. You should rather consider that iPhone 11 Pro Max has iOS, Google Pixel 4 XL has the most updated Android version (close to stock) with the most advanced Android 10 features available, and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has a highly customized Android version but still based on Android 9 Pie.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and iPhone 11 Pro Max are among the best camera phones ever and they provide very similar camera performance. The astrophotos feature on the Google Pixel 4 XL looks very interesting, but the lack of an ultrawide lens and the inferior image quality do not let it compete with Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Battery

Apple improved the battery life of its latest iPhones a lot, especially the iPhone 11 Pro Max which finally comes with a battery close to 4000 mAh. But Samsung was able to do slightly better with its Galaxy Note 10+. It has bigger dimensions, but it also comes with a bigger 4300 mAh battery allowing it to last more on a single charge. Further, unlike its rivals, it features reverse wireless charging so that you can use it as a power bank. And it even has a faster charging (and wireless charging) technology. Google Pixel 4 XL’s battery life is nothing so exciting.

Price

Google Pixel 4 XL is a bit disappointing, especially if we consider that it costs $899/€899. For €1129/$1099 Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ offers a lot more and it is the winner of this comparison. But if you prefer iOS, iPhone 11 Pro Max is still one of the best phones you can get, despite it starts from €1189/$1099.

Read More: Samsung made it even harder to repair the new Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: PRO and CONS

Google Pixel 4 XL

PROS

Good 90 Hz display
3D radar and face recognition
Good cameras
Updates

CONS

Worse hardware

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

PROS

Awesome display
Great build quality
Waterproof
Face ID
Great performance
Awesome cameras

CONS

Price

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

Amazing and bigger display
Reverse wireless charging
S Pen
5G (optional)
Great cameras

CONS

Nothing particular

Huawei opens first smart unmanned retail store in China

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Jan 2, 2020

Huawei has officially unveiled its new innovative venture in China. It is a smart unmanned store located in Wuhan Optics Valley New Development International Center. The store has in stock several types of electronic products owned by Huawei.

The smart unmanned store supports online ordering and on-site purchase. It is equipped with a robot arm that is responsible for taking out the goods. It is understood that Huawei’s smart unmanned retail store does not require personnel to provide supervision. The smart store also provides 24-hour uninterrupted service. Other features of the unmanned store include 24-hour smart storage, robot automatic inventory, smart schedule management, all tailored towards offering seamless unmanned services.

Huawei presently has several offline stores scattered across China. This new unmanned store may be a pilot scheme and is an indication that the company is working on ways to ensure its products are available to customers24/7. We may likely see more of such robot manned stores springing up in several cities across China in the near future.

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ZTE Axon 10s Pro may launch soon as the first commercial SD865 phone

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Jan 2, 2020

Xiaomi recently announced that it will launch the Mi 10 in Q1 2020 as the first Snapdragon 865 flagship. Chinese tech giant ZTE may snatch that crown from Xiaomi as the Axon 10s Pro has been certified by TENAA, making it the first Snapdragon 865 model to receive TENAA’s certification.

In response to the TENAA listing, Lu Qianhao, Director of Consumer Experience Department at ZTE released a statement which suggests that the device will be launched soon. We don’t know how soon but it may be outed before the Mi 10.

ZTE has not been able to fully recover since after the US ban was lifted. The company is looking up to 5G phones to mount a serious push for a slice of the market. The Axon 10s Pro comes with a Snapdragon 865 chipset integrated with 5G. In terms of specs, the AXON 10s Pro uses 6.47-inch display waterdrop OLED display that is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The display neatly curves towards its left and right edges. The screen offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio as it produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

The phone comes in three RAM variants – 6GB, 8GB and 12GB. The storage options are 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. The Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the device. As the company has already confirmed, the Android 10 OS will be skinned with its latest MiFlavor 10 UI. The Axon 10s Pro has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup at the rear while there is a 20-megapixel front-facing camera.

The phone is backed by a 3,900mAh capacity battery with support for fast charging. The Chinese firm has already confirmed that the ZTE Axon 10s Pro will come in Black color. The other color variant dubbed as Ochre is also listed on TENAA.

Former Lenovo VP Chang Cheng may face some legal issues after after joining Xiaomi

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Jan 2, 2020

Previously, we had reported that Lenovo’s former Vice President and head of Lenovo Mobile China, Chang Cheng, announced his decision on leaving the company. After working in Lenovo for 19 years, the senior executive had supposedly retired (due to familial reasons) but today we learned that he has officially joined Xiaomi, its competitor.

The news came as a surprise as Lei Jun, Co-Founder and Chairman of Xiaomi Group, welcomed Chang Cheng as the new Vice President of the Chinese tech giant. However, Lenovo has now released a statement that could possibly entangle the former VP in legal constraints.

Chang Cheng Xiaomi VP — Lei Jun welcomes Former VP and Head of Lenovo Mobiles China, Chang Cheng, as the new VP for Xiaomi Group

According to Lenovo’s statement, all employees working with the company have to sign a non-competition agreement; this means that former employees are under a contract to not enter into a competition of any kind with the employer after the employment period has ended. Hence, Chang Cheng, the former VP of Lenovo, joining Xiaomi technically breaches the contract.

Lenovo Group’s response states that if a violation in the breach is confirmed, the company will be seeking a recourse within the legal frameworks. In other words, there is a chance of a lawsuit being filed against Chang Cheng if he does not comply with the terms and conditions of breaching a non-competition agreement. The terms and conditions in question will either convey a monetary figure being paid to Lenovo and will most likely have him agree to a non-disclosure agreement regarding Lenovo’s operations.

Notably, a lawyer from a Beijing firm has pointed out that the competition agreement does not fall under mandatory signing. Hence, it will have to be confirmed if both parties have signed the contract. If Chang Cheng is found having has signed a non-competition agreement, he is liable to pay compensation in a fixed amount as stated in the agreement for the violation.

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Boy, 7, accidentally swallows one of his Christmas presents – an Apple AirPod

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Jan 2, 2020

Apple‘s AirPods seemed like the ideal Christmas present for a 7-year-old Georgia kid until the adolescent inadvertently swallowed one of the pair and his mother needed to rush him to an emergency room.

Kiara Stroud, the mother of the 7-year old, says she never envisioned the AirPods would wind up in her child’s stomach and now needs to caution moms about the threats of such a gift to anyone in such age bracket According to the mum, he was holding it in his mouth by the long part and couldn’t explain how it got swallowed.

Over at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Egelston, specialists were befuddled about the circumstance, however, an X-Ray photograph identified the metal parts in the AirPod and affirmed that the child had in fact swallowed the device. The major concern of the toddler and his mum was how it was going to come out but the specialist assured them that he would pass out the AirPods naturally.

The incident left the boy scared of even touching his smartphone which is also a Christmas present even though he can’t even swallow it.

In summary, AirPods as awesome as they are might be dangerous in the hands of kids of that age just like all other miniature-sized gadgets around.

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Oppo F15 launching in India on January 16; key specs revealed

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Jan 2, 2020

Chinese tech giant and BBK subsidiary OPPO has revealed the launch date for the next-generation F-series smartphone known as OPPO F15. The device is expected to go official in China on January 16 according to an official teaser poster released today. The poster also contains some key specifications of the phone

The F15 is expected to be the successor of the Oppo F11 smartphone in India and has featured in a couple of promo videos. It bears a design that looks like that of the OPPO A91 launched in China recently. This has fuelled speculations that the device will be a renamed A91. The teaser poster project a quad-camera setup consisting of a 48MP AI main camera. Other sensors include a 119-degree ultrawide lens of 8MP, a 2MP macro lens and another 2MP sensor.

The poster also shows the F15 will present with up to 8GB RAM, VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 for its 4,025mAH battery and in-display fingerprint 3.0. These basically feature onboard the OPPO A91 which also presents with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The A91 comes with a 90.7 percent screen-to-body ratio, and 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers features like eye protection mode, DC dimming 2.0 and packs third-generation in-screen fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Helio P70 chipset along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. At the front, it features a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

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OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi form alliance to bring a file-sharing alternative like Apple’s AirDrop

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Jan 2, 2020

Something individuals new to iPhones are regularly astonished to learn is that iOS doesn’t have a “share by means of Bluetooth” alternative. Rather, Apple users depend on the firm’s custom AirDrop app to send documents between one another. However, in the event that the document needs to be sent to an Android smartphone, the Apple user will need to use email or an app.

AirDrop utilizes a mix of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to set up a quick and secure connection between two Apple device which makes it exceptionally advantageous. Up until this point, there’s no such feature that works all around on all Android devices albeit, a few phone makers have their own custom file-sharing alternative.

That may change soon as Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi reported in a public statement that they’re forming a “Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance” in order to “provide users with an unparalleled file transfer experience.” The new record move framework doesn’t have a name yet, but it will likewise utilize Bluetooth for blending and WiFi P2P (distributed) for the information move.

Despite relying on the phone’s WiFi, the framework won’t disconnect users from their WiFi connection and can be utilized at the same time without meddling with other running apps. The new framework guarantees a normal transfer speed of 20MB/s with maximum speeds potentially much higher depending on the devices involved.

The first smartphones that will be released with the new framework onboard are scheduled to debut in February this year, as indicated by the press statement. The feature will get expanded to other models as new phones get released by the three brands.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 to come with a bigger battery than Mi 10 Pro

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Jan 2, 2020

When it comes to the Mi series, last year’s Mi 9 is the largest. The members of the series include the Mi 9, Mi 9 Transparent Edition (Explorer), Mi 9 SE, Mi 9 Lite, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro. This year, Xiaomi has confirmed there will be the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro but has not said anything about any other models.

Some of the specifications of the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have leaked but other than the use of a Snapdragon 865 processor, the other specs are unconfirmed. Some of the leaks have revealed that the two flagship phones will differ with respect to the screen, cameras, battery capacity, fast charge technology, and memory.

Based on the above-mentioned differences, one would not be wrong to think the standard Mi 10 gets the short end of the stick. However, a new leak says it won’t be the case, at least with respect to the battery capacity.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Mi 10 will have a bigger battery capacity than the Mi 10 Pro. Actually, his Weibo post said the standard version has a battery capacity of about 4800mAh while the pro version has a battery capacity of about 4500mAh.

While the battery capacity will differ, we believe both phones will have the same screen size but different designs. For those who have set their eyes on the Pro version and are disappointed it is getting a smaller battery, they can find solace in the fact that it will have support for a faster-charging technology.

It is also important we state that the Mi 10 is getting a big bump in battery capacity when compared to the 3300mAh capacity of the Mi 9. Yes, a bigger battery is necessary since the phone will have 5G support but it is still worth stating. Oh! And of course, not everyone is actually going to use the phone with a 5G network.

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WUUK claims the “World’s most advanced Smart Doorbell”

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Dimitris Economou

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Jan 2, 2020

Nowadays every single device has its smart edition and of course, doorbells couldn’t be left out. There are already many remarkable smart doorbells out there like Nest Hello and Ring 2 but there’s plenty of room for more. WUUK Labs is making their effort in the field with the WUUK Smart Doorbell crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo and as they claim, it is the world’s most advanced smart doorbell.

The device got full funding in just 20 minutes and it’s still going up with 16 days left until the end of the campaign. Judging from the features, it is the world’s most advanced smart doorbell when compared with renowned models of the market. Also, it is much more affordable than these models, almost 4 times cheaper!

One more advantage of the WUUK is its easy and fast setup as any homeowner can install WUUK easily, using mounting screws or double-sided tape. The doorbell can be wired in for power or simply run off the internal battery for up to 8 months. Of course, it is wireless for absolute freedom.

The WUUK can also act as a surveillance camera as it detects motion when someone is at your door and sends you notification immediately with a 0.35s quick wake-up speed. You can open the camera to say hello, send a pre-recorded response or simply monitor the situation. This way, you always know what’s going on outside your door. You can see all the details and the Early Bird offers on the campaign page.

Lei Jun unveils new logo on 10th Anniversary of Xiaomi

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Jan 2, 2020

Earlier today (2nd January 2020), Lei Jun, Co-Founder and Chairman of Xiaomi Group, shared the official new colorful logo of Xiaomi for its 10th anniversary on Weibo.

According to the post, a short video reveals the bright new logo which carries multiple different color schemes. Each of the four dots in the logo is from unique colors and highlights the theme of the 10th anniversary.

Xiaomi was founded on 6th April 2010, in which the founding members and then employees shared a symbolic meal (Xiaomi porridge) together. According to Lin Bin (Co-Founder and President), the small team of 13 people present during the founding day had contributed greatly to the company and still play important active roles.

Xiaomi has since been one of the most popular smartphone brands in the world. It is currently the top selling smartphone brand in India and is also relatively popular in its home country, China. The company was also one of the first to successfully pull off the online operations business sales model, where the company initially only sold its handsets online with little to no expenditure being incurred on advertising.

Currently, Xiaomi is the 4th most popular smartphone brand in the world and is also the fourth, and one of the only, companies to have self-developed a smartphone chipset. Notably, in July 2019, the Chinese tech giant joined the Fortune 500 global list and was ranked 486th. Forbes also awarded Xiaomi for being China’s Most Innovative enterprise in June 2019.

The list of achievements goes on as the company has undoubtedly seen great success over the course of the decade. Xiaomi is best known for its smartphones but is also known to often offer products in any and every line of consumer-grade electronics.

Xiaomi Watch Color is not manufactured by Huami

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Jan 2, 2020

It is a known fact that the Mi Band line is manufactured for Xiaomi by Huami. However, Huami is not the manufacturer behind the new Xiaomi Watch Color. Based on our findings, the smartwatch is manufactured by Shanghai Suo Prime Technology LTD, a company under Xiaomi’s ecological chain.

It is not a big surprise that Huami is not the manufacturer of the watch since it is practically taking on its Amazfit GTR smartwatch. But while we may begin to look at the two brands as competitors, Huami’s CEO revealed last month that Huawei is actually the competition and not Xiaomi.

That actually makes sense seeing as Xiaomi’s own smartwatches are not sold outside China, yet. Huami sells its Amazfit line of smartwatches in several markets abroad just like Huawei, so both are actually fighting for the same set of customers.

Xiaomi may eventually launch its Mi Watch and Watch Color smartwatches outside China but its main focus will likely remain on the Mi Band line which is what has pushed it to the top of the wearable devices market.

Buy Oppo Enco Free True Wireless Earphones for $119.99 from Giztop

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Jan 2, 2020

Oppo announced its first true wireless earbuds dubbed the Oppo Enco Free via a Weibo post in December last year, confirming that it will launch alongside the Reno 3 series smartphones on December 26th.

Aside from that, the Chinese consumer electronics company shared renders of the TWS earphones, revealing three highly appealing color options. As far as the design is concerned, the Oppo Enco Free seems to bear a notable resemblance to Apple’s AirPods.

The earbuds adopt a half-in-ear design that can be transformed into a shallow in-ear design using the ear cap. This is the second product Oppo has launched under its well-received Enco lineup.

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Oppo Enco Free without emptying your pocket, it might interest you to know that Giztop is offering the feature-laden true wireless earphones for $119.99. The reasonably priced product is available in black, as well as white color options on the Chinese online store.

An absolute bargain at this price, the lightweight and compact Enco Free feature silicone in-ear tips for a comfortable fit and to ensure it stays in place regardless of the activity performed by the wearer. It comes with a charging case that sports a smooth-matte surface and serves as a wireless charger for the product.

The USB-C port is placed at the bottom for easy recharge for the case and the earbuds. Moreover, the earbuds support Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity which delivers an impressive wireless range of up to 10 meters.

On top of that, the Enco Free employs AI uplink noise cancellation and supports wear detection, which means it automatically pauses and resumes playback when you take them out or place them inside your ear. Furthermore, its open-fit design enables touch controls.

You can simply slide a finger on the left earbud to adjusting volume, and switch between tracks by sliding a finger on the right earbud. The Enco Free is backed by a 31 mAh battery that lasts for 5 hours, and 25 hours with the charging case that has a 410mAh battery.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the OPPO Enco Free and place your order through Giztop.

OPPO Enco Free

Official listing reveals full specs and features of the Xiaomi Watch Color

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Jan 2, 2020

The Xiaomi Watch Color will be available for purchase tomorrow, and while we already know quite a lot about the watch, there are still some unknown details. Thanks to a pre-order page on Mi.com and the Youpin store, we now know all the details of the smartwatch.

Design

The Xiaomi Watch Color has a circular dial and will be available in Elegant Black and Fashion Silver. Both color variants have appeared in the live photos we have seen in the last few days. Unfortunately, there is no way to choose the strap you want at checkout but the page said owners will be able to purchase different straps later. Xiaomi also said the watch will ship with silicone straps and advises not to purchase third-party straps as they may cause allergies.

The page also explains the 1540 designs we have seen in the promotional images. Of course, we do not expect that there will be more than a few options to choose from. However, Xiaomi says you can actually have up to 1540 different combinations and the math is that there are 2 color options, 110 different dials to choose from, and seven different straps (six silicone and one alligator leather strap) to choose from. So if you mix any of these, you can get a total of 1540 different combinations. There will also be more dials in the future, so the number of combinations will increase.

Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Watch Color has a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a 454 x 454 resolution enclosed in a stainless steel frame. It has a dial size of 46.2 millimeters (46.2 x 53.3 x 11.4mm) but there are rumors there will be a 42mm version too. It connects via Bluetooth 5.0 LE, has GPS and GLONASS, and is water-resistant up to 50 meters.

The watch also has NFC and supports bus-card payments in several cities across China. The product page says it has an ambient light sensor, a gyroscope, a geomagnetic sensor, an accelerometer, and a barometer.

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The battery capacity is 420mAh which Xiaomi claims will last up to 14 days in typical watch mode, 22 days in basic mode, and 22 hours in outdoor sports mode. The watch ships with a circular charger that attaches to the base via magnets.

The smartwatch can track a total of 10 activities. They are outdoor running, indoor running (treadmill), trail running, climbing, outdoor cycling, elliptical training, walking, free training, indoor swimming, and open water swimming. Xiaomi said tracking for indoor and open water swimming will be available via an OTA update.

The watch can also measure VO2Max and uses FIRSTBEAT™ to analyze your physical activity and provide professional training guidance. It measures your heart rate (24-hour monitoring), stress level, and tracks your sleep too. The watch also monitors in real-time what it calls energy level and will tell you to take a break when you have engaged in energy-draining tasks.

The Xiaomi Watch Color has Xiaomi’s XiaoAI Assistant built-in, so you can use it to control your smart home products or ask it questions. However, the watch only has a microphone but doesn’t have a speaker, so responses will be displayed on the screen.

The Xiaomi Watch Color does not run MIUI for Watch but has a similar user interface. It also does not have built-in storage for storing songs.

Price

The Xiaomi Watch Color will sell for ¥799 (~$115) but will sell for more on third-party reseller sites. If there is a 42mm version, we presume it may sell for ¥699 (~$100) or even less. You can pre-order the watch here or here.

Xiaomi Mi 10 series, first to debut with Snapdragon 865 SoC in Q1 2020

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Jan 2, 2020

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, is planning to launch the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro together unlike its predecessors, the Mi 9 and Mi 9 Pro. The smartphone series will be the company’s 2020 flagship series.

Reportedly, the two smartphones in the series will share the stage in the launch event in the first quarter of 2020. Furthermore, the handsets are confirmed to feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865 SoC, also making the series one of the first to feature the new chipset.

Mi 10

According to a leak on Weibo, the Mi 10 will feature a 6.5 inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 90Hz. Under the hood, its smartphone will be equipped with Snapdragon 865 SoC alongside 8GB/12GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage. Unfortunately, exact pricing is still unknown but it is expected to start somewhere around 3,199 CNY or roughly 459 USD.

For photography, the device sports a quad camera setup that includes a Sony IMX686 primary sensor, a depth sensor, and a macro lens. It is also expected to feature a 30x digital zoom and will be powered by a large 4,500mAh battery; that supports triple fast charging technology, i.e 40W fast charging, or 30W fast charging and can even reverse charge for 10W wirelessly.

Mi 10 Pro

Xiaomi’s Mi 10 Pro is expected to arrive with a similar 6.5 inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The processor will also be the Snapdragon 865 SoC and the battery is reported to be the same as well. However, what sets it apart from the base variant is the charging technology. The Mi 10 Pro is expected to feature a 66W wired fast charging alongside 40W wireless fast charging technology.

Xiaomi Mi 10 series spec leak — Leaked specs of the Xiaomi Mi 10 series shared on Weibo

Additionally, the Mi 10 Pro is said to also be equipped with a quad camera setup but the primary camera is Samsung’s 108 megapixel sensor. This will be paired with a 48 megapixel lens, a 12 megapixel telephoto lens and an 8 megapixel depth sensor.

The pricing details have yet to be officially unveiled but the Mi 10 Pro is expected to start from 3,799 Yuan (roughly 545 US Dollars) for the 12GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is might carry a price tag of 4,099 Yuan (roughly 588 US Dollars). Lastly, the most specced up 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant is expected to go for 4,499 Yuan (roughly 646 US Dollars.)

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Oppo F11 series to start Android 10 based ColorOS 7 Beta tests

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Jan 2, 2020

Oppo had initially released the ColorOS 7 system update which was based on Android 10 OS back in November 2019. Since then, it has brought the update to a number of devices and is now also looking to include the Oppo F11 and F11 Pro smartphones as well.

Oppo is opening for trial tests or public beta testing for Oppo F11, F11 Pro and F11 Avengers Edition as well. For those interested, keep in mind that the number of seats for beta testing is currently limited. So, if you are not eligible for the first build, be ready as Oppo plans on further expanding testers numbers for the future beta builds that should arrive shortly after.

To opt for the beta testing, owner’s of the Oppo F11 series with the official stable software build must go to “Settings” > “Software Update” > then click the button on the upper right corner and select “Trial Version.” Users must then agree to the terms and conditions from the company and click on the “Apply Now.” Once this is done, check for updates in the Software Update section which will now have the latest beta build.
Note: Beta builds are unpolished versions of a future user interface, OS, skins, etc. so one might face lags, stutters, and the odd bugs every now and then.

Oppo has stated that the beta tests are only for enthusiasts looking to better the experience for the community as a whole. In other words, the testers will have to check the stability of the build and actively report any bugs or issues that they encounter; a few of them might make devices unusable so keep the risks in mind. Lastly, the ColorOS Community application can be used to report on any bugs or glitches.

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Honor MagicWatch 2 broke 10,000 units being sold in just 1 minute

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