Samsung has been battling several court cases in recent times. The latest is the conviction of the company’s board chairman, Lee Sang-hoon by a Seoul court for violating South Korean labour union laws. The court also sentenced him to 18 months in jail.
Before becoming board chairman two years ago, Lee Sang-hoon is said to have served as Samsung’s chief financial officer and it was during that period that the offence was committed.
The investigation into the case for which Lee has just been convicted dates back to 2013 when company documents describing methods for combating employee unionization efforts were leaked. It was the beginning of a years-long set of interconnected cases that would eventually lead to indictments and jail time for dozens of executives there. However, the case against Lee Sang-hoon was eventually dropped for lack of evidence.
In a twist of fate, the case was reopened last year when investigators accidentally stumbled on additional evidence during a raid on the company for a separate investigation. Conclusive evidence was unearthed showing that Lee conspired with others at Samsung to crush unions and unionizing efforts there, in violation of South Korea’s labour laws.
This surely won’t be last we’ll be hearing about this matter as Lee still has the option of filing an appeal against the ruling.
Honor is known to partner with fashion brands for limited edition models of its phones. At the beginning of the year, it released a special edition Honor V20 in partnership with Moschino, the luxury fashion house. It partnered with them again in July for the Honor 20 Pro Moschino Edition. It has now been reported that it is partnering with Malaysian streetwear brand – Stoned & Co. – for a special edition Honor 9X.
The Chinese phone company will partner with the fashion house for the Honor 9X Stoned & Co. Limited Edition. The phone will come in a special retail box along with a special case designed by the fashion house.
There will be only 200 units of this special edition Honor 9X. The first 100 units will be sold on December 20 at 12:00 midnight on the HiHonor Malaysia online store. The remaining 100 units will be sold at 11 AM on December 20 too, but at the Honor Experience Store at Sunway Pyramid. It has been reported that each of the custom cases will be numbered.
The Honor 9X Stoned & Co. Limited Edition will sell for 999 Malaysian Ringgit which converts to about ~$241. Other than the difference in packaging and the custom case, there are no differences with respect to the specs of the two devices.
The Honor 9X has a 6.59-inch FHD+ display with no notch nor punch hole. Instead, it has a motorized 16MP selfie camera. Honor ships the 9X sold outside China with a Kirin 710F processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
There is a triple camera setup on the back of the phone and it includes a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone also packs a 4000mAh battery with 10W charging and runs Android Pie out of the box.
The Galaxy Note10 Lite’s launch may be closer than we think. Press renders of the stylus-toting phone have surfaced and based on the source, the phone is most likely already shipping to retailers. The images were first published by Winfuture.de and they give us a good look at the device.
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The Galaxy Note10 Lite will come in the same Aura Black and Aura Glow colorways as the Galaxy Note10+ but also come in Aura Red like the Galaxy Note10.
Samsung is going with the same center punch-hole OLED display design as the other Note10 siblings but the display is flat this time. However, the back is where the major difference is. The Galaxy Note10 Lite has a squircle camera housing on the left side that is home to three cameras and an LED flash.
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The specifications of the Galaxy Note10 Lite are largely unknown. However, a Geekbench result revealed the phone is powered by an Exynos 9810 processor paired with 6GB of RAM and runs Android 10. We do not know if there will be a Snapdragon version of the phone and neither can we say if there will be other RAM variants.
Last week, the phone was certified by the Bluetooth Speical Interest Group (SIG) and the certification revealed the phone will have Bluetooth 5.1 which brings precise location detection with direction-finding. The S Pen will also connect via Bluetooth 5.1 too.
The phone is expected to launch soon and will be available in Germany later with a starting price of around €670 (~$747).
The much-awaited launch by Aqara smart home brand in the US has finally happened. The brand’s official store listing on Amazon US went live today with the smart home starter kit getting on the store shelves.
The Aqara Smart Home Starter Kit is made up of the Aqara Hub, Aqara Smart Plug, Door and Window Sensor, Motion Sensor and Wireless Mini Switch, the Aqara Vibration Sensor and Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor. Do note that the Flood/ Water leak sensor isn’t available just yet on Amazon. Apart from the smart home starter kit, the gadgets that make up the starter kits are available to buy separately.
Aqara Hub
An interesting feature of the Aqara smart home products is that they are compatible with Apple HomeKit, while the Smart Plug and Aqara Hub are compatible with Google Assistant. In addition, the Aqara Hub, Motion Sensor, Humidity and Temperature Sensor, Door and Windows Sensor and Smart Plug are compatible with Alexa.
Here’s the Amazon US store link for the smart gadgets and their prices;
Aqara is offering a further 20% discount on the Aqara Smart Home Starter Kit and all the Aqara products sold separately. This is a limited time offer and you can avail yourself of this offer using the coupon code AQARA017.
Xiaomi took the covers off a myriad of amazing products including the Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector during a recently concluded launch event.
Crammed with an array of exciting features, coupled with handy functions, the Mijia Laser Projector is crafted for cinephiles who enjoy watching their favorite movies, TV shows, etc without leaving the comfort of their homes. It has been designed to offer a versatile viewing experience.
There’s no dearth of high-end laser projectors that offer an unparalleled video watching experience; however, these products aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook. In short, you’re highly likely to end up spending tens of thousands of dollars on a laser projector, particularly from a popular brand.
If you are on a tight budget; however, you’d have to go for an inexpensive alternative that doesn’t come with all the features you’d want your laser projector to have. To ensure even cost-conscious can get their hands on a top-notch laser projector, Xiaomi is now offering the Mijia Laser Projector for $1,099 through Giztop.
On top of that, you can get a $50 off by applying coupon code XMLP50 during the check out process. The original asking price of the Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector reduces to just $1049 after applying the above-mentioned coupon.
As compared to other similar products available in the market today, the Mijia Laser Projector seems to be bearing quite a reasonable price tag, especially given that it boasts multiple exciting features. First off, it supports 8K video decoding and is compatible with about 150-inch screen.
To get a large screen of about 60 to 150-inches, all you need to do is to place the Mijia Laser Projector directly in the TV cabinet. For an immersive video watching experience, the laser projector adopts the ALPD 3.0, cinema-grade laser source technology.
Furthermore, the laser projector creates a screen that is visible even in bright daylight, thanks to its ability to retain an average brightness of 2,400 ANSI luminosity. In short, you do not need to pull up the curtains for the Mijia Laser Projector.
It uses dual 10W speakers to produce a superior sound that complements the crystal clear video. The laser projector is powered by an Amlogic T972 chipset that’s known for offering 1.9 GHz highest frequencies.
You can directly view the content you’d like to see using the XiaoAI Voice Control feature, wherein you just need to press and hold the voice button on the remote control. The Mijia Laser Projector also exceeds the standard 2400 ANSI lumens.
Using the Appotronics ALPD 3.0 laser light source technology, the laser projector provides an impressive 25,000 hours of lamp life. In other words, you can use the Mijia Laser Projector for about 17 years, if you use it for four hours every day.
In the interface department, the Mijia Laser Projector has two HDMI ports, as well as Gigabit Ethernet ports. There’s also a 2.4G / 5G dual-band Wi-Fi mode, and the videos do not freeze even in HD quality.
To know more about the Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector and place to place your order, simply visit this link without wasting time.
Samsung has quietly unveiled the Galaxy A01 and its quite an interesting device based on its specs. The new Galaxy A series phone is a mix of entry-level specs and upper-mid-range specs.
Design
This design of the phone shows it is an entry-level device. Its bezels are not the slimmest we have seen and the body is made of polycarbonate with holes on the back cover for the speaker. It is not a fancy device and its appearance is quite ordinary save for the red variant which may raise a few heads if you don’t slap a case on it. The Galaxy A01 also comes in black and blue.
Specifications
The Galaxy A01 has a 5.7-inch HD+ Infinity-V display. There is a 5MP f/2.0 camera inside the notch while the back of the phone is home to 13MP f/22 + 2MP f/2.4 dual cameras.
Samsung says the phone is powered by an octa-core processor with 4 cores clocked at 1.95GHz and another 4 cores clocked at 1.45GHz. The processor is paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot for up to 512GB more storage.
The Galaxy A01 does not have a fingerprint scanner. Neither does it have NFC. It has dual SIM slots (nano only), FM radio, an audio jack, and a 3000mAh battery. There is no mention of fast charging and we won’t be surprised if it doesn’t have. There is also no mention of the version of Android it ships with though a Geekbench listing from back in September said the phone has Android 10 pre-installed.
Price and Availability
The price of the Galaxy A01 is unknown, so also are details about its availability.
A few days ago HMD Global released the Nokia 2.3, a unique smartphone since it is the only last-generation entry-level device to run Android One. In a period in which Android One is not being so hot, HMD Global keeps releasing Android One devices in every segment. But are Android One and the specifications of this phone enough to prefer it to the competition? In order to let you know, we decided to compare it with the handsets we consider the best entry-level smartphones out there: Redmi 8A and Realme C2 2020.
Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Oppo Realme C2 2020 vs Nokia 2.3
Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4
5 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
Xiaomi Redmi 8A adopts a new design scheme which is very interesting for an entry-level smartphone. Further, the Redmi 8A is a splash resistant device, unlike Realme C2 2020 and Nokia 2.3. That is the reason why I personally prefer it to its rivals when it comes to build quality. Unfortunately, none of these devices has a fingerprint reader, so you have to rely on less safe authentication methods. In each case, you get a cheap plastic body, but we would be surprised if it was the opposite, given that we are talking about very affordable smartphones.
Display
Each of the displays found on these devices is a classic IPS panel with a below-average 720p resolution, so you will not get a higher level of detail, neither a great color reproduction. But they are sufficient panel you should not worry about, at least in their price range. The image quality, brightness, and viewing angles are similar, while Realme C2 2020 has a slightly smaller display with its 6.1-inch diagonal, so it is easier to use with a single hand but it is less suitable for advanced users.
Specs & Software
Redmi 8A has the most powerful and reliable processor: the octa-core Snapdragon 439 running at a max frequency of 1.95 GHz. It is more performing and it sports a better GPU, and the phone even comes with more RAM than its opponents in its most expensive configuration. Realme C2 takes the second place with its Helio P22 SoC. Nokia 2.3 is the lower-end one with an Helio A22 chipset, but it is the only with Android One and it is supposed to get updated faster and more constantly (despite Google is not supporting Android One as expected in the latest period).
Camera
Both Realme C2 and Nokia 2.3 are equipped with a dual camera setup on the back, while Redmi 8A is the only with a single camera. So Redmi 8A lacks a secondary depth sensor, but it has a better primary camera with a brighter aperture. That is why despite it comes with just a single camera, I prefer the Redmi 8A. Even its front camera wins the comparison with its higher resolution and better sensor. Realme C2 2020 has a similar camera setup to the Nokia 2.3, so the most important role will be played by software optimization. The biggest difference is the front camera, better on the Realme C2 2020.
Battery
Once again, Redmi 8A takes the gold medal. With a capacity of 5000 mAh, it packs a much bigger battery than Realme C2 2020 and Nokia 2.3. Its two rivals come with the same battery capacity, so they will most likely offer a similar battery life. However, we still did not test the Nokia 2.3, so we are only basing on the specs on the paper.
Price
You can currently get a unit of the Redmi 8A for less than €110/$123, Realme C2 2020 costs just €100/$112, and Nokia 2.3 starts from €110/$123. There is definitely no challenge, Redmi 8A represents a better option because it has a pretty nice camera, a splash resistant body, a better hardware department and even a way bigger battery. Realme C2 2020 and Nokia 2.3 are more or less at the same level: you should go for the former if you prefer higher performance and for the latter, if you prefer having Android One and a slightly bigger display.
Vivo launched the Vivo V17 in India earlier this month. The device is a mid-range offering that went on sale today on Flipkart, Amazon India, and other offline retail stores. The Vivo V17 that went official in India is different from the phone with the same name that was released in Russia. The Vivo V17 for India has a punch-hole display and a rectangular camera module housing four cameras. It is also equipped with a big-sized battery that supports fast charging. Indian customers are currently entitled to an array of launch offers.
Vivo V17 Specifications and Features
The Vivo V17 sports a 6.44-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with a punch-hole camera towards the top right corner. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 675 AIE SoC and it comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory, which is further expandable via a microSD card.
In terms of optics, the Vivo V17 features an L-shaped quad-camera setup comprising of a 48-megapixel primary camera with an aperture rating of f/1.8, along with an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel bokeh lens. The smartphone also sports a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Camera aids include super night mode, portrait light effects, HDR, ultra-stable video and more.
The Vivo V17 draws power from a 4,500mAh battery with fast charging. It runs on Android 9.0-based FunTouch OS 9.2. Connectivity options include dual-SIM 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, USB Type-C, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack. The smartphone features an in-display fingerprint scanner in terms of security.
Vivo V17 Price, Launch Offers and Availability
The Vivo V17 is priced at Rs. 22,990 (~$324). The company is offering a bundle offer, pairing the Vivo EX710 earbuds worth Rs. 1,999 (~$28) with the Vivo V17. The smartphone is available in three color options including Glacier Ice and Midnight Ocean. As per launch offers, ICICI, HDFC, and Axis Bank Credit cardholders are entitled to 5 percent cashback which is valid till Dec. 31. Customers can also avail no-cost EMI for a maximum tenure of 12-months. Additionally, Jio customers can avail additional benefits worth Rs. 12,000 (~$170) along with online and offline purchases of the Vivo V17.
Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company Ninebot today held its scheduled launch event and as expected, the company took the wraps off not just an e-bike but several models basically under the Ninebot C-series and -series. The Ninebot E-series models are the high-end version and come with several features that will surely make a mark in the market due to their configurations.
Ninebot’s E-series is made up of the Ninebot E80C, E90, E100, E125 and E200P. All five models have several features which distinguish them from each other ranging from their maximum speed to battery range and others.
The high-end variant among the lot is the NineBot E200P which has a maximum speed of 100km/h and a staggering range of 200km. The base version -Ninebot E80C comes with a range of 90km and a maximum speed of 51km/h. The E90 has a range of 100km and max. speed tops at 55km/h. Both the E80C and E90 pack a 1.2Kw battery.
Further, the Ninebot E100 with a 1.8kw battery, a maximum speed of 60-65km/h and range of 100km-200km depending on the travelling speed. The E125 has a 2.4kw power train and can travel at a speed of 80-100km/r while the range is between 120-240km, also depending on the speed. The E200 packs a 5kw battery and can travel up to 100km/h. At that maximum speed, the e-bike still has a range of 200km. The range will definitely increase if the bike is riven at a lesser speed.
The Ninebot E-series e-bikes come with several smart features. The bike can recognize scenes such as riding, pushing, and getting off. The bike can automatically switch according to the scene, such as when it is pushed uphill, it will automatically assist. Through a variety of sensors and smart scene recognition, the bike can be driven at the touch of a button. When a rider gets onboard, the side stays retracts automatically and when they get out of the car, they can automatically put the side stays and lock the car automatically.
In addition, the Ninebot E-series supports positioning tracking (GPS) and remote control of the bike. In addition to GPS positioning, it can be remotely controlled to lock and trigger an alarm if lost. In terms of anti-theft, the e-bike has an active anti-theft system, and an anti-theft module is integrated into the entire body of the electric vehicle. Officials say thieves have no way to bypass the alarm device by destroying the module.
The battery is very important for an electric vehicle. The Ninebot E80C uses a completely self-developed lead-acid battery system with an IPX7 waterproof rating. The officially optimized charging and the discharging system can extend the battery life. Ninebot says lead-acid batteries are less affected by temperature, and the battery life is still accurate even in extreme weather. The rest of the E-series models use a 72V/20Ah lithium battery. If the bike develops a fault on the road, an SOS signal is sent to the emergency contact provided with the exact coordinates of the rider. If the electric bike has not been used for a long time, it will also prompt the user to charge the battery to prevent damage caused by long-term lack of use.
The Ninebot E-series is equipped with Segway-Ninebot 5.0 car assistant, which can display real-time key information such as vehicle speed, battery status and mileage to ensure driving safety. At the press conference, Ninebot also mentioned that the E-series has a built-in module similar to the “black box” on aeroplanes. The module can record information such as car habits which can be retrieved during repairs.
In other aspects, the E-series is equipped with a 2100 lumens smart headlights. The centre control panel adopts a floating full-screen design, and there is 22L of storage compartment under the seat.
Pricing and Availability
The Ninebot E-series pricing is as follows:
Ninebot E80C comes with a price tag of 4799 yuan (~$685) while the E90 sells for 5999 yuan (~$875). The Ninebot E100 is priced at 6,899 yuan ($985) with the option of a second battery. The E125 is priced at 9,999 yuan ($1428)also with the option of adding a second battery.
Finally, the Ninebot E200P, with more than 200 kilometres of battery life, Bosch’s 10th generation dual-channel ABS, and nitrogen hydraulic shock absorption, is priced at 16,999 yuan ($2,429). All models support extended warranty for 3 years for the battery, 6 years for the motor, and a lifetime warranty for the frame.
Segway-Ninebot has disclosed that it would be launching the e-Bikes for the international market at CES 2020. We’ll keep you posted here on Gizmochina.
We are just days away from Christmas, which means it is time to Xmas gifts and presents for our loved ones.
There’s no better way of showing gratitude to people who matter the most in our lives than giving them a Christmas gift. Speaking about expressive gratitude, Ugreen is leaving no stone unturned in a bid to show appreciation to its loyal customer base.
Keeping in line with that, Ugreen is offering a myriad of well-received devices that you can give to your loved ones, or simply purchase it write out your own Christmas must-have list. For those unaware, Ugreen is a renowned brand that boasts an impressive portfolio of electronic items.
Ugreen PD Fast Charge Kit – The Best Gift for Apple Fans
A newfangled Apple product triggers new changes. One of the main USPs of the recently unveiled iPhone 11 series is its USB C Power Delivery charger & USB C to Lightning cable, compatible with the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Apple claims its products have been supporting USB PD protocol since the iPhone 8, which was launched back in 2017. If one of your family members or friends is using the iPhone 8 and later, Ugreen recommends you to go for the Ugreen 18W PD charger and USB C to Lightning cable.
18W PD Fast Charger
Capable of charging your iPhone from zero to 50 percent within a span of just 30 minutes, Ugreen 18W PD fast charger comes with a USB C port. A perfect travel partner, the Ugreen 18W PD fast charger with USB C to Lightning cable is compact and extremely lightweight.
It delivers Maz 18W output for high-speed charging of a slew of Apple products including iPhones, iPads and various USB-C devices such as Google Pixel, LG, Samsung Galaxy, and Nintendo Switch just to name a few. The charger automatically matches the current to meet your device’s needs.
On top of that, it is also compatible with Huawei FCP, Samsung AFC and QC 3.0, QC 2.0. While you usually retails for $13.99, you can buy it for just $10.49 from Amazon by applying promo code UGFANS19, and save $3.5. You can follow this link to avail of the discount.
Certified by Apple MFi (PPID: 219693-0118), the UGREEN USB-C to Lightning Cable is nylon braided to avoid accidental scratches and damages. Moreover, this sturdy, tangle-free connector is designed to stand the test of time.
The aforesaid cable is compatible with various USB-C Power Delivery chargers including PD 18W, 30W, 45W, 61W, 65W and 87W. Moreover, you can use the PD-enabled Power Banks to fast-charge multiple iOS-based devices such as iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 11Pro, 11 Pro Max.
While it would normally set you back $12.59, you can follow this link to buy this USB-C to Lightning Cable for a lowered price of just $9.44 from Amazon. To grab this $3.15 off, all you need to do is to apply promo code UGFANS12 at the time of checking out by visiting this link.
While the 10000mAh PD Power Bank normally carries a $21.99 price tag, Amazon is offering it for a lowered price of $16.49. To get this $5.5 off, simply apply promo code UGFANS20 during the checkout process.
An absolute steal at this price, the battery boasts a 10000mAh capacity, which is enough to fully charge the iPhone XS for 2.7 times and iPhone 8 for 4 times. This backup battery is a great choice for frequent travelers as it is compact, slim and portable.
The power bank features USB C Power Delivery input and output, which means it not only can rapidly recharge in just 3 hours but also it supports rapid charging for numerous other devices as well. In short, the power bank offers 83 percent faster charging than standard Micro USB Input.
As far as compatibility is concerned, the power bank works with iPhone, iPad, Nintendo Switch, GoPro, Samsung, Google Pixel, LG, Surface Go, Moto, Sony, etc. It can charge your Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, fully charging the devices in about 1.6 hours. You can follow this link to purchase the 10000mAh PD Power Bank from Amazon.
Ugreen 6 in 1 Hub – More Possibilities for USB C Devices
An ideal gift for those using a laptop with USB-C port, the Ugreen 6 in 1 Hub works with Apple MacBook, Samsung Chromebook, Google Pixelbook, Microsoft Surface Go, Surface Book 2, Huawei MateBook X Pro, ASUS Chromebook Flip and many more. It has a 4K HDMI output port, SD and TF card readers, and 3 USB 3.0 ports.
As if that weren’t enough, this Ugreen 6 in 1 Hub offers support for super faster data transfer up to 5Gbps, which is a whopping ten times faster than USB 2.0. All six hubs on this mighty device can work at the same time.
If you have restlessly been looking for a Christmas gift idea for a friend or family member who is a cinephile, a shutterbug or works in an office, you might want to check out the Ugreen 6 in 1 Hub. Using this gadget, they can transfer memorable pictures from a TF and SD card simultaneously.
In addition to that, they can enjoy their favorite movies with their friends and family on a larger screen, while office goers can use the device to make a professional presentation for a meeting. The Ugreen 6 in 1 Hub is housed in an aluminum case, which ensures better dissipation and electronic component and circuitry will be conducted to the outside even quicker, which makes a safe-to-use USB C adapter.
The original asking price of the Ugreen 6 in 1 Hub is $20.99, but you can get a $4.2 off with the help of promo code UGFANS25. In other words, you can reduce the retail price of the device to just $16.79. To use the promo code before it expires, follow this link.
Ugreen Fast Wireless Charger Car Phone Mount – Get a Safer Driving
A lot of drivers have to hold their phones with one hand to use the GPS app while driving. Aside from that, realizing that you forgot to charge your phone before leaving home is a common problem. Similarly, plugging the charging cable or the phone while driving can prove to be a backbreaking task too, but Ugreen is bent on changing all that.
Having the right car accessory can make driving more fun. The Ugreen 2 in 1 Qi Wireless Charger Phone Holder enables users to charge their phones in cars. Designed to fit the air vents, it comes with automatic clamping arms on the left, while the right side offers a highly efficient mount to reduce the vibrations of the device.
Moreover, it adopts the Qi wireless charging technology, which means you do not have to carry the USB charging cable along while driving. On top of that, it supports iOS, as well as Android-based smartphones and is capable of charging iPhones at 7.5W and Android smartphones at 10W, and 5W charging for the rest of the devices.
It features an LED indicator light that shows whether or not the device is charging correctly. A must-have car accessory, the 2 in 1Fast Wireless Charger Car Phone Mount normally sells for $20.99 on Amazon, but by applying promo code UGFANS00, you can save $4.2, and reduce its original selling price to only $16.79.
To check out more details about the 2 in 1Fast Wireless Charger Car Phone Mount and to take advantage of the promo code before it expires, simply visit this link.
Established in 2012, Ugreen Group Ltd is a renowned high-tech enterprise that comprises R&D, design, production, and sales. The company focuses on offering comprehensive digital accessories solutions for its users.
Taking its goal to achieve superior user experience as the point, the company came up with a myriad of Ugreen-style products, that are sold in several countries and regions under the “UGREEN” brand endorsement. The company has garnered a good reputation in several markets including American, European, and Asian.
Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company Ninebot has unveiled what should be its first set of electric bikes inChina. The company released several e-bikes categorized under the affordable C-series and more sophisticated E-series. The company also took the wraps off the Segway Apex concept electric power bike but this model won’t be available anytime soon.
Ninebot C-series
The C-series is an entry-level line that keeps up with China’s new national standard which limits the maximum speed limits of e-bikes to 25 km/h (15.5 mph). In terms of appearance, the C-series e-bikes come with multiple attractive colours. The body is made of plastic but is said to be durable and won’t scratch easily. The e-Bike also adopts the Ninebot AirLock + NFC unlocking method which means it can be unlocked using an NFC-enabled smartphone or an NFC card. The car lock is also directly integrated into the rear wheel of the electric bike.
In addition, the C series of electric bikes also simplify the central control of the instrument. There is a light ring at the left and right sides of the handlebar with three different colour codes; yellow, red and green, all indicating the different state of the e-bike. The ring lights flash yellow when the bike is on standby. It lights up green while driving and red shows the bike has a fault. There is also an instrument cluster in the middle which shows the speed and battery power.
Further, the control buttons on the handlebar have also been simplified. The left side is the horn control button, and the right side is the start/fixed cruise/battery cover button.
In terms of safety, the entire vehicle weighs less than 50kg, the body is equipped with separate infant and child seats, the centre-mounted two-stage shock absorber, and the brake adopts the front butterfly and rear drum design for greater safety.
The bike uses a lithium battery which weighs only 5.8kg and has a range of 85km. It also comes with IPX7 water resistance.
Pricing & Availability
As stated earlier, the new Ninebot C series is made up of the C40, C60 and C80. The pricing is as follows:
Ninebot C40 with a 48V 16ah lithium battery and 35 to 45 km range is priced at 3999 yuan ($571).
Ninebot C60 with a custom 20ah lithium battery, 55 ~ 65 km range is priced at 4699 yuan ($671).
Ninebot C80 with a 24ah battery, 75 to 85 km range is priced at 5599 yuan ($800).
Ninebot is offering buyers a long warranty service of 3 years for battery, 6 years for motor, and lifetime frame warranty.
The bikes look expensive at these prices, considering the minimalist design and not too powerful specs lineup.
In August 2018, LG announced the LG G7 One, its first Android One smartphone. The phone launched with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, and three months later, it was updated to Android Pie, even before LG’s main flagship phones for the year. Now, the phone is receiving its second OS upgrade that brings Android 10.
XDA-Developers have reported that the LG G7 One has begun receiving the Android 10 update in Canada. A screenshot shows the update weighs in at 741MB and comes with November 2019’s security patch. Below is the full changelog:
Android OS upgrade
Camera functionality has been improved
Usability improvements through Google Patch
The LG G7 One is able to get the update faster than other LG devices because it is an Android One phone that runs a stock version of Android. So there are no custom UIs to design.
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This update might as well be LG’s last OS upgrade for the phone but it should still receive security updates for the next 12 months albeit quarterly.
The LG G7 One has a 6.1-inch 3120 x 1440 display with HDR10 and Dolby Vision. It is powered by the Snapdragon 835 and comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 64Gb of expandable storage. It has a single 16MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a dedicated Google Assistant button, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.0.
The phone packs a 3,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0 and wireless charging. It also has Quad DAC, a Boombox speaker, and an IP68 rating. The phone is sold in Japan as the LG X5, and South Korea has the LG Q9 One.
Today, DxOMark published the camera review for the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G and we can say we have a new camera champion. The 5G version of the Huawei flagship takes the crown with a total of 123 points.
Some may be wondering how the Mate 30 Pro 5G beats the 4G version since they have the same cameras. The only explanation is definitely software. Apparently, Huawei seems to have better-tuned the cameras on the 5G version compared to that of the Mate 30 Pro.
The Mate 30 Pro 5G’s score is broken down to 134 points for photo and 102 points for video, compared to the 4G variant’s 132 points photo score and 100 video score. Further analysis of the photo score shows the 5G variant does better when it comes to bokeh, zoom, and night mode. While with video, it scores higher in texture, noise, and autofocus.
Surprisingly, the 4G version is better at taking ultrawide angle photos. DxOMark says the reason for this is a new anti-distortion algorithm that reduces the “effective field of view”.
The review says the 5G version now has a new multi-exposure algorithm for flash shots that helps to improve exposure and details when you take a portrait photo with the flash turned on. Below are sample photos comparing the portrait mode of the Mate 30 Pro 5G and the Mate 30 Pro 4G.
Mate 30 Pro 5G portrait mode
Mate 30 Pro 4G Portrait Mode
DxOMark says the dynamic range for the mate 30 Pro 5G even though there is no support for HDR recording. It has also improved autofocus so subject-tracking is better now especially in low-light.
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G does earn its place as the new camera king seeing as there are visible improvements in the pictures and videos when compared to that of the Mate 30 Pro 4G.
True Wireless Earbuds are the big craze in the market right now. As more and more manufacturers are removing the dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack from their smartphones, these tiny earbuds are gaining popularity.
Apple AirPods dominate this segment but there are a number of compelling options that are way cheaper than the Apple earbuds. Realme joins this group today with the launch of the new Realme Buds Air. This is the company’s first TWS earbuds in the market and we have managed to get a unit for review.
The Realme Buds Air is inspired by the Apple AirPods and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. A lot of people prefer the open ear design of the AirPods and Realme decided to stick with what has worked in the market so far. After all, the AirPods is the best selling TWS earbuds in the world right now.
The Realme Buds Air comes in a shiny and plastic-y design but that ensures that both the case and the earbuds are very light. You get three color options for the earbuds: White, Black, and a Realme Yellow shade. The yellow one will definitely stand out. But we’ve got the standard White color option, which, unsurprisingly, could be mistaken for the AirPods at first glance.
The case is square-ish and comes with just one ‘pairing’ button and an LED light above it. The LED light switches between Red and Green. It glows Red in pairing mode and Green when paired. Also, when the case is low on battery, it will glow Red. You get a USB-C port below to charge it or you can use the new-age wireless charging (up to 10W) to juice it up.
Once you pop open the case, you’ll find the two Airpod-esque earbuds, each featuring an oval speaker grill and an IR sensor for wear detection. This might be a good time to add that the earbuds feature wear detection (just like AirPods and other earbuds), so when you take out the buds from your ear, it’ll stop playing and vice versa.
The Realme Buds Air comes with features such as a custom R1 chip, Bluetooth 5.0, and a dedicated gaming mode that reduces latency by nearly 51 percent. You can control it via touch gestures like double-tap to play/pause, long press for google assistant, and long-pressing both earbuds simultaneously for activating the gaming mode. The earbuds pack two built-in microphones for dual-mic noise cancellation — one for capturing the human voice and the other for ambient sound, which are algorithmically synthesized to offset environmental noise and deliver clear conversation quality during calls.
The Realme earbuds are priced at Rs. 3,999 ($56) which is an extremely competitive price for its features. We have a lot to talk about the new Realme earbuds and you’ll hear more about it in detail in the next couple of days.
According to a new report, Huawei P40 is confirmed to release in late March 2020. The news arrived after Richard Yu, CEO of the company’s consumer products division, stated the upcoming smartphones release date in an interview with the French press in Shenzhen, China.
The senior executive had stated that the Huawei P40 will be launched at the end of March during an event that will take place in Paris. Yu also mentioned that the P40 will “benefit” from a new “never seen” design alongside improved photographic capabilities and better performance. This basically means it’ll surpass its previous entries which is expected from a newer entry.
Fan made poster of Huawei P40
Huawei P40 will be the successor of Huawei P30 and P30 Pro smartphones that were released earlier on this year. Furthermore, it will be marketed through all the classic distributor channels, operators and resellers as well. The CEO also mentioned that the device will run Android 10 OS based EMUI home interface, which is the company’s own custom skin.
This means that Huawei’s HarmonyOS (Hongmeng OS in China) proprietary operating system will not be featured on the handset. However, it is to be expected since we already confirmed that based on a previous report that we had covered.
Huawei P30 Pro Misty Lavender and Mystic Blue
In the interview, Richard Yu stated that the device will run Huawei’s Mobile Services, which is speculated to be ready by the time the Huawei P40 is released. The service is basically an app/software platform which is similar to Google‘s Play Store. If the device succeeds, then Huawei will be able to attract a large number of developers (those that generally target Google’s API) for its app ecosystem.
While a lot of avid gamers prefer playing their favorite games on a desktop PC or laptop, a large number of game lovers fancy playing popular games on a mobile phone, which explains the skyrocketing popularity of games like PUBG Mobile, Fornite, etc.
One of the primary reasons gamers like playing games on PC rather than a mobile phone is that most mobile devices aren’t outfitted suitable specifications to play high-end games, but that has changed in recent times. With the advent of top-end gaming mobile phones, more and more game lovers are now switching to playing the mobile version of famous games.
Moreover, the market is teeming with all sorts of gaming mobile phones that boast top-notch specifications and exciting features to offer a superior mobile gaming experience; however, these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook. If you are an avid mobile phone gamer, chances are you have heard about the ROG 2 Gaming Phone from ASUS.
The feature-laden gaming-centric smartphone from the Taiwan-based electronics company was unveiled in China during an official launch event. The phone received over 2.33 million reservations on JD.com, representing its popularity.
ASUS has now established a partnership with Gearbest to offer the ASUS ROG Phone 2 for a lowered price. Let’s dive straight into the details.
There’s a 26 percent off on the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM ROG Phone 2 variant that normally retails for $712.47. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now get your hands on this model for a lowered price of just $528.99.
Furthermore, you can apply coupon code GBMPROG2 for an extra $19 off. In short, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the phone further down to just $509.99 during the checkout process. With over a whopping 2000 pieces sold, the promo is slated to end in just three days.
Alternatively, the promo page features the Zenfone 6, which was launched earlier this year. As part of the promo, ASUS is doling out a noteworthy 31 percent off on the recently launched handset that comes with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage space, normally carrying a $793.64 price tag.
Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now get your hands on the Zenfone 6 for a lowered price of just $545.99 from Gearbest. Furthermore, you can apply coupon code GBMPOUZF6 and reduce the retail price to only $529.99, which means you can avail of an extra $16 off.
In addition to getting noteworthy discounts on the above-mentioned ASUS-branded mobile phones, you can purchase highly-useful mobile phone accessories for a reduced price during the activity period. For the sake of an instance, the 7 in 1 Type-C USB-C Hub Docking Station Adapter that usually sells for $76.98 can now be yours for only $38.99.
Aside from getting this 49 percent discount, you get Gearbest 5th Anniversary Shopping Gift Bag worth $17.17 as a free gift with the purchase. With over 600 pieces sold at the time of writing, the promo is slated to end in just five days.
You can follow this link to grab the unmissable discounts on well-received smartphones from ASUS and a myriad of useful mobile phone accessories.
Blackview BV9900 is the company’s annual flagship smartphone and of course, it has attracted high attention from media and users. According to the information we have so far, it will have flagship-grade specs and -as always- excellent waterproof, dustproof, and drop-proof performance. But what about its design? The Chinese manufacturer released a video yesterday to demonstrate the design of the upcoming device.
The phone is very compact as it sports a 5.84″ display. Its dimensions are 156.5 x 78.3 x 14.2mm and it weighs 264g. As you can imagine, it can be controlled singlehandedly thanks to its small size. The front panel is covered by Gorilla Glass 5 which raises the bar for protection against drops. On the top of the display, the waterdrop notch houses a 16MP selfie camera that supports bokeh effect and beauty mode.
The frame of the device is made of aluminum alloy and on the left side, it hosts the SIM slot and a programmable button that can be customized to trigger a shortcut function or quickly open a dedicated app. On the right side lies the fingerprint sensor for quick unlock while below it you can find the barometer, air quality sensor, and hygrometer. The top is clean and at the bottom side, there’s the Type-C charging port that also acts as a headphone jack.
The back of the phone is covered with high-class textured silica gel, producing a warm feeling and protecting the device from drops and scratches. The quad-camera is located at the top left and hosts a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a Sony® IMX582 48MP camera, a 5MP depth camera, a 2MP macro camera, and an LED flash. On the bottom left, the heart rate sensor and an ultraviolet intensity meter are placed.
Overall, it looks great and the company has put a lot of work in improving the build quality. As you may already know, the BV9900 will launch globally on December 23rd at the discounted price of $329.99. To celebrate the opening sale, Blackview will randomly give away a $1000 non-threshold coupon to one of the BV9900 buyers who purchase it from the Blackview Official Store at Aliexpress. During the same period, the new BV-SW02 smartwatch will be available for purchase at just $39.99 (50% off)! You can add it to your cart right now to be notified when it goes live. Also, you can join the Giveaway for both BV9900 and BV-SW02 here.
The long-awaited Vape Expo Oceania 2019 lasted for 2 days from Dec. 7st to Dec. 8nd, 2019 in ASB SHOW GROUNDS in Auckland. Over 100 exhibitors, 200 brands has joined and bring more than 500 new products and released them on the show. Among which, MOTI successfully gathered crowds and applauds with its lucky draws, professional vaper performances, and more importantly, the product with practically innovations.
One of the most remarkable products should be MOTI ONE, which crafted to offer instant enjoyment and ultimate vaping flavor to users.
Portable & easy to use
“You might never be amazed to see OS players go out with stretched pockets before you tried this mini device in MOTI booth.” Said by Michael, a professional vaper in the expo with 7years’ vaping history.
MOTI ONE went out with the dimensions 28.0×14.4×66.8mm and a 1.85ml refillable tank, it perfectly meets the demands of portability and easy carrying. Users can easily put it into jacket pocket like a car key.
Inheriting the creation from Meta lab, MOTI ONE also grasped vapers’ attention with ONE STEP filling method. The MOTI ONE pod is equipped with fully upgraded filling mechanism. Just insert and press to fill, the instant enjoyment and unparalleled experience would be delivered in seconds.
Sleek device delivers ultimate flavours
It is always hard for product designers to strikes a balanced status since most of the vape products did sacrificed on appearance and comfortability for better device performance. While MOTI ONE reaches it with the innovative meta tech heating technology and vivid sleek options. The meta tech heating film controls the heating efficiency, each drop of e-liquids is evenly heated for perfect taste. Besides, the consistent atomization temperature produces steady puffs without burnt chemicals and other tastes. All these innovations produces ultimate flavours and win good reputations for MOTI.
Innovation is unlimited and amazing.MOTI show is splendid because of the various innovative products and elaborate preparations . To know more details about the Moti vape, please stay tuned to its official website: www.nowmoti.com
Smart homes are turning out to be the new cool and most homeowners are already utilising smart gadgets which bring interconnectivity to the gadgets we use daily at home. The result is a band of connected gadgets that can be controlled right from a smartphone or other smart devices. Japanese watchmaker Citizen has ventured into the smart IoT gadgets business with the launch of its smart wall clock.
Citizen is known for its range of mechanical wristwatches and wall clocks. This new wall clock retains the design of the traditional mechanical wall clock but it is a smart wall clock. The watchmaker partnered with Amazon to bring Alexa support to the device. However, the wall clock will need to be paired to the Amazon Echo smart speakers in order to use the smart clock like a timer to control other gadgets. The clock helps manage your time and you can set multiple timers at the same time.
The clock comes with the usual protective glass at the front to protect the clock hands and to keep dust out. The 60 seconds markers are studded with 60 blue LED markers as there is no seconds hand. The blue LED lights up according to the minutes set but on the final minutes, all 60 blue LEDs light up for a 60 seconds countdown.
The clock itself uses 4 C batteries which aren’t part of the package. You’ll need t get that yourself but the battery is said to last up to one year.
In terms of usability, the Amazon Alexa-enable smart clock is easy to use. You simply say: “Alexa, set a timer for 8 minutes”. The timer function requires a compatible Echo device and will automatically sync for Day Light Savings Time with Alexa. It comes with Bluetooth connectivity with which it is paired with an Echo device.
The clock comes in a metal frame and wooden frame variants. The silver-coated metal frame version is priced at $79.99 while the wooden frame version comes in at $89.99.
Chuwi UBook Pro standard version with the Intel N4100 CPU was recently launched by the company and, as they claim, the N4100 is a swift performer in casual tasks and also regulates power consumption intelligently, offering a freat performance/cost ratio. Yesterday, Chuwi released the unboxing video of the new 2in1 tablet on Youtube and demonstrates the actual experience of the device.
As you can see, the box includes the device, the detachable keyboard, the HiPen H6 stylus, and the power adapter. The UBook Pro has a 9mm full-metal body and comes equipped with a 12.3″ 3:2 IPS to reach a total weight of just 781g.
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In addition, the U-shaped kickstand supports adjustment ranging from 0° to 145° and it can be transformed into a laptop, workstation or tablet, serving all purposes.
You can also see the HiPen H6 stylus in action and how precise it is with the 4096 pressure level support. Also, the Intel N4100 CPU is built with Intel’s advanced 14nm+ manufacturing process and sports 4 cores and 4 threads with a maximum frequency of 2.4GHz. The CPU combined with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD allows the UBook Pro to run smoothly.
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As for its performance, the device achieved a single-core score of 182 and a multi-core score of 588 in the CPU-Z test. Also, it did well in the GeekBench test with a single-core score of 1765 and a multi-core score of 5197. In addition to the performance, Intel’s chip consumes little power. The N4100 comes with Intel’s UHD Graphics 600 GPU that can decode 4K video easily.
Lastly, the magnetic backlit keyboard with its full-sized keys in conjunction with Windows 10 allows you to be highly efficient when using it for office work. All in all, UBook Pro Intel N4100 version is an adequate performer and a Value for Money choice thanks to its lowe price. You can check out all the details on the product page.
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As compared to other similar products available in the market today, the Mijia Laser Projector seems to be bearing quite a reasonable price tag, especially given that it boasts multiple exciting features. First off, it supports 8K video decoding and is compatible with about 150-inch screen.
