Redmi K30 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G benchmarked on AnTuTu

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Dec 9, 2019

The much-anticipated Redmi K30 smartphone is confirmed to go official in the company’s home market China on 10th December, i.e. tomorrow. Now, ahead of the phone’s launch, the device has been benchmarked by AnTuTu.

AnTuTu benchmark of the Redmi K30 smartphone reveals the scores of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset which is powering the device. In the test, the chipset has managed to impressively score 302,847 points.

On breaking down the AnTuTu score, the CPU has scored 98,651 points while GPU score of the chipset stands at 87,564 points. MEM score and UX score stands at 57,985 points and 58,647 points respectively.

The Snapdragon 765G SoC is 7nm octa-core processor that includes one Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76) CPU working at 2.4GHz, one Kryo 475 Gold (Cortex-A76) CPU clocking at 2.2GHz, and six Kryo 475 Silver (Cortex-A55) working at 1.8GHz.

However, the company is still using Cortex-A76 based CPU cores on SD765 and SD765G. In comparison, the mid-range Exynos 980 from Samsung comes with Cortex-A77 cores. For graphics, the chipset comes with Adreno GPU that promises 38 percent improved performance than its predecessor Adreno 618 GPU.

It comes integrated with X52 5G modem that promises 3.7Gbps 5G download speeds and 1.6Gbps 5G upload speeds over sub-6GHz and mmWave. The chipset carries support for up to dual 16-bit 12 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. As for the on-device resolution, it supports Quad HD+ with 60Hz refresh rate and full HD+ resolution with 120Hz refresh rate. It also supports HDR10+ and Rec2020 color gamut.

The Spectra 355 ISP allows the chipset to support single camera of up to 192-megapixel and dual-camera of up to 22-megapixel. The 5^th generation AI engine on SD765G offer 5.5TOPs of computing power. The audio capabilities of the SD765 include Hexagon Voice Assistant Accelerator, Aqstic smart speaker amplifier up to WSA8815 and Aqstic™ audio technology. For charging, it supports Quick Charge 4+ and Quick Charge AI technologies.

The Redmi K30 smartphone will come with 6.67-inch IPS LCD Full HD+ second-generation punch-hole display which will house dual camera sensors. The company has also confirmed 4,500mAh battery and 30W fast charging support.

Coming to the quad camera setup on the back, it will have a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 + 8-megapixel (telephoto) + 13-megapixel (ultra-wide) and 2-megapixel quad camera setup. On the front side, it comes with 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual front-facing cameras.

While the 5G variant will come with support for SA and NSA dual-mode, the company is also confirmed to launch a cheaper variant of the Redmi K30 which will come with 4G connectivity support and not 5G. Everything related to this lineup should be clear when the device goes official tomorrow.

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Vivo suspends Jovi OS; will remain Funtouch OS with a new version unveiled on Dec. 16

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 8, 2019

A few weeks ago, the product manager for Funtouch OS shared a font design image with the words “Jovi OS”. Originally believed to be a teaser for a new OS, it turned out to be a rebranding for FunTouch OS. Now, it has been revealed they will not be going forward with the naming.

The product manager for FunTouch OS took to Weibo today to announce that after multiple consultations with team members, they have decided to suspend the plan to rename the OS. This means Vivo’s forked version of Android will remain Funtouch OS and not be called Jovi OS.

In the post, he apologized for the confusion the decision has caused. He also added that a new version of Funtouch OS will be announced on December 16, alongside the Vivo X30 series.

We are not surprised at the news that there will be a new version of Funtouch OS as that was expected with the launch of Jovi OS.

The new version of Funtouch OS will bring new features such as “Application Sharing”. This feature allows you to share an app available on your phone to another phone. Based on the demo video, the feature is actually a sort of screen-casting between devices where you have a “master” and “slave”. However, the video shows it is also possible to control the app from the “slave”.

The Vivo X30 and Vivo X30 Pro should be the first devices to run this new version of Funtouch OS. Both phones will be powered by the Exynos 980 5G modem, have punch-hole AMOLED displays, and support 33W fast charge.

Download Adobe Photoshop Camera (preview) and enjoy the premade filters

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Simranpal Singh

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Dec 8, 2019

Adobe offers a lot of professional tools to edit images, videos, flash files, and other stuff. Despite offering tons of software to edit the digital content, the company was missing its camera app for smartphones. Well, the company announced its own Adobe Photoshop Camera powered with AI-filters known as “Lens.” The company claims of using its home-built artificial platform Sensei to recognize objects in the photos.

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Apart from the suggestions, the user can manually pick any filter available in the app. It can be applied to images from the media gallery, or the user can preview it in real-time. The “Lens,” aka different filters are divided into categories such as portrait, pop art, cosmic skies, spectrum, food, scenery, etc.

The interested users can sideload the app as we have got hands-on the apk. After installing the app, it will ask for Adobe, Google, or Facebook account to sign in to the app. The preview app can be used by sideloading and then logging in. It is a preview app, so expect some bugs or can experience lag while using. It is recommended to close the app from recents menu as it can heat-up your device.

After installation, the user can choose a filter and apply it to the already snapped picture. Otherwise, the app also supports real-time preview of the filter in the viewfinder. Users can spend some time to catch beautiful pictures using the favorite filter through the viewfinder. The globe icon on the top left corner gives you access to the Lens library. It hosts an additional lens, aka filters on the top left corner.

Apart from the selfie or portrait filters, there’s an abundance of filters to convert typical landscape picture into a high-end image. There are also some funny filters that make you look like a pop artist. The automatic filter suggestions is purely an AI-based feature of the app.

Adobe Photoshop Camera app is officially compatible with these smartphones. However, it can be installed on other smartphones running Android 9+ onboard.

Google Pixel3/XL
Google Pixel4/XL
Samsung S9/S9+
Samsung S10/S10+
Samsung Note 9
Samsung Note 10/10+

It is running correctly on devices such as OnePlus 5, 7T Pro, and Huawei Mate 30 Pro. You can grab the Adobe Photoshop Camera from the download link below.

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Related: Download Pixel 4 live wallpapers on any Android device

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Poll of The Week: Which Redmi K30 color variant is your favorite?

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 8, 2019

The Redmi K30 should be available in four colors when it launches based on the four posters released by the official Redmi Weibo account so far.

While the official names are difficult to translate, we will go with purple, gradient blue, silver, and pink. There doesn’t seem to be a black version of the phone, and we honestly do not mind. I, personally love the silver version as it matches the RedmiBook 13 that is set to launch on the same day as the phones. However, we want to know which of these colorways is your favorite one. So do take the poll below.

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The Redmi K30 will have a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a punch hole for dual front-facing cameras. Redmi already released a poster confirming the selfie cameras are a 20MP sensor and a depth sensor. On the back of the phone are four cameras – a 64MP main sensor, a 2-centimeter macro camera, a 120° ultrawide angle camera, and a depth sensor.

The 4G version of the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G processor while the 5G version will be the first phone to launch with the new Snapdragon 765G processor. There will be multiple configurations with the 5G version having up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Redmi K30 will have a 4500mAh battery with support for 30W Fast Charging. It will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, an audio jack with Hi-Res audio, and will run MIUI 11 based on Android 10 out of the box.

Live photos show Coral Red Vivo X30 is pretty; more specs revealed

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 7, 2019

The Vivo X30 is another mid-range smartphone launching in China this month. Unlike the Redmi K30 5G and OPPO Reno3 Pro, Vivo‘s X30 smartphone will be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 980 5G chipset.

The Vivo X30 will launch on December 16 and it will bring along a Pro-model too. The phone will be available in Coral Red and Marine Blue; live photos of the former have been posted on the web.

The color is actually quite similar to Pantone’s 2019 color of the year: Living Coral. The Vivo X30 has a punch-hole display too but it is for a single camera and is on the right. The display is an AMOLED panel and there is an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

The phone has quad rear cameras that are arranged vertically on the left of the phone. There is a periscope lens housed separately for zoom. Vivo says the X30 will have up to 60x hybrid zoom.

Other than the live photos, a few specs have also leaked. The source of the image says the phone has a 32MP selfie camera and packs a 4350mAh battery. Chinese leakster, @Digital Chat Station, in his own post yesterday stated the same battery capacity but adds that both the Vivo X30 and Vivo X30 Pro will be powered by the Exynos 980. The Exynos processor has an integrated 5G modem with support for both SA and NSA 5G networks.

We expect Vivo will announce other products alongside the two phones. We also expect it to announce its new OS called JoviOS which may replace Funtouch OS.

(Sources: 1, 2)

Redmi K30 (4G) unboxing and hands-on video leaks few days to launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 7, 2019

Most details about the Redmi K30 and Redmi K30 5G have been from official sources but that isn’t to say the leaks have stopped too. Photos showing an unboxing of the pink variant as well as a hands-on video of the purple variant have leaked just a few days to the release of the phone.

The unboxing photos show the Redmi K30 will ship in a white box with the phone’s name written in color-shifting lettering. There is also Xiaomi’s Mi logo in the same lettering at the top right corner. The Underside of the box has an image of the Redmi mascot and the words “Designed By Redmi”.

The color variant in the box is pink and it is the 6GB RAM + 128GB version. TENAA already revealed there will be 6GB RAM + 64GB, 8GB RAM +128GB, and 12GB RAM + 256GB versions too.

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The phone itself is not turned on but the punch-hole display and dual front-facing cameras are visible. The photo of the back of the phone also gives us a very clear look at the quad cameras. The plastic wrapping confirms the Redmi K30 has support for storage expansion but you will have to sacrifice one Nano SIM slot for it. And yes, that back is covered in frosted glass.

The hands-on video is of the purple variant and this unit is turned on. The video shows the phone is running MIUI 11, and according to the TENAA listing, it is based on Android 10.

The Redmi K30 4G will have a 6.67-inch FHD+ display and be powered by a Snapdragon 730G processor. It will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 4500mAh battery with support for fast charging.

(Sources: 1, 2; Via)

Best Value for Money Smartphones of December 2019

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 7, 2019

Are you looking for a new device to buy or gift for Christmas and you want to save some money while still getting an amazing smartphone? You are in the right place. A lot of smartphones were launched in the latest period, but in this article, we collected the best value for money smartphones available in the market. The ranking may not include some very good devices just because it is referred to the month of December 2019, so we decided to include only devices released recently. If you need more alternatives, you can check our previous article about the best value for money smartphones of the previous month.

Best value for money smartphones of the month

Realme X2 Pro

Realme X2 Pro is the king of flagship killers. It simply provides flagship hardware and a top-end display panel at a midrange price. Despite its price starts from just €399 globally, it is fueled by the Snapdragon 855+ that is currently the most powerful Qualcomm’s chipset in the market. And it is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal UFS 3.0 storage. Realme X2 Pro also boasts a display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, the support to HDR10+ and full DCI P3 coverage for amazing image quality. Among its other advanced features, there are 50W fast charging, and Dolby Atmos stereo speakers.

You can learn more about the Realme X2 Pro by clicking here.

Huawei Nova 6

The Huawei Nova 6 series debuted in China a few days ago and it includes three devices: Nova 6, Nova 6 5G and Nova 6SE. The vanilla Nova 6 is the most interesting when it comes to value for money since it has flagship-class specifications but it costs slightly more than €400 (CNY 3199) in China. It mounts the new Kirin 990 chipset and it is even equipped with an amazing camera department including a 40 MP main sensor and 3x optical zoom. Its big 4100 mAh battery supports 40W fast charging and there is even a top-end dual front camera (one of the best front setups) housed in a punch hole.

You can learn more about the Huawei Nova 6 by clicking here.

Honor V30

Honor V30 is one of the most affordable 5G phones out there. It does not sport an integrated 5G modem (it has a Balong 5000 modem outside the chipset), but in China, it starts from just €430, which is astonishing for a 5G-enabled device. For the rest, the Honor V30 is not so different from the Huawei Nova 6. It has the same top-class front camera department including an ultrawide sensor, as well as a big 4200 mAh battery. And its rear cameras are simply awesome with the 40 MP main sensor, OIS, and 3x optical zoom.

You can learn more about the Honor V30 by clicking here.

Oppo Reno Ace

Just like the Realme X2 Pro, even Oppo Reno Ace is an amazing flagship killer. But while Realme X2 Pro does not come with a top-end camera, this device even offers amazing rear cameras. It sports a quad rear camera including a Sony 48 MP sensor with OIS instead of the midrange-class Samsung 64 MP sensor found on the Realme X2 Pro which does not carry OIS. However, the price of this Oppo Reno Ace is higher (but it still remains one of the best value for money smartphones): you need almost €550/$550 to grab the base variant with 8/128 GB in China. Oppo Reno Ace boasts a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, UFS 3.0 storage and even a 90 Hz AMOLED display supporting HDR.

You can learn more about the Oppo Reno Ace by clicking here.

Samsung Galaxy M30s

Samsung Galaxy M30s is your best choice in the midrange segment if you need a value for money smartphone with infinite battery life. With its huge 6000 mAh battery, it is able to last up to three days even with intensive use. It even features a pretty nice Exynos 9611 processor paired with at least 4 GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 internal storage. Samsung Galaxy M30s is equipped with a Super AMOLED display and a triple rear camera including an ultrawide sensor.

You can learn more about the Samsung Galaxy M30s by clicking here.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is actually considered the best camera phone alongside Huawei Mate 30 Pro, but unlike the Mate 30 Pro, it has a very affordable price. You can currently get it for about €450, even though it offers a penta-camera including a 108 MP main sensor rated as one of the best sensors for mobile devices by a lot of experts. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10, also known in China as Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro, even sports a huge 5260 mAh battery that is very rare for a high-end phone. The only weak point is its hardware department since it has a Snapdragon 730G chipset instead of a Snapdragon 855+, so it is not a flagship. But that is what makes its price so interesting.

You can learn more about the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 by clicking here.

Redmi Note 8 Pro

Redmi Note 8 Pro is known as the affordable gaming phone because it packs the most performing processor you can currently find for less than €250 globally. We are talking about the Helio G90T which offers amazing CPU and GPU performance (it competes with the Snapdragon 730G). Redmi Note 8 Pro also packs a big 4500 mAh battery making it one of the longest-lasting devices on a single charge. On the rear side, it sports a 64 MP quad-camera. Unfortunately, its display is an IPS panel, but it has HDR and high brightness.

You can learn more about the Redmi Note 8 Pro by clicking here.

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing

Are you looking for the highest performance at an affordable price but you do not like Oppo’s flagship smartphones mentioned above? Then if you are from China you have an amazing alternative for just $370/€330 (CNY 2598): the Racing Edition of the Vivo iQOO Neo 855. It is one of the most affordable smartphones to be powered by the Snapdragon 855+ SoC and it is especially meant for gamers. In all of its configurations expect the base version it even packs UFS 3.0 storage. Last but not least, it has a big 4500 mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

You can learn more about the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by clicking here.

OPPO Reno3 Pro specs leaked: will have 90Hz OLED screen and 12GB of RAM

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 7, 2019

The OPPO Reno3 Pro is another anticipated smartphone scheduled to launch in China later this month. It will be the second smartphone powered by the new Snapdragon 765G processor after the Redmi K30 5G.

OPPO’s VP, Shen Yiren, has been dropping bits of details of the upcoming phone. We already know the phone will have a curved display with a punch hole on the right for a single camera. We also know it will have a 4025mAh battery capacity, have a thickness of 7.7 millimeters, and weight less than 180 grams. However, there are still a number of details we do not know. Thankfully, a new leak has revealed most of the key specs.

The source of the leak is Digital Chat Station and he adds a caveat that the specs are for the prototype and may be different for the final product.

According to him, the Reno3 Pro will have a 6.5-inch curved FHD+ OLED display. The screen has a hole for the selfie camera and a 90Hz refresh rate. Since it has an OLED display, we expect it to have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

There is an SM7250 (Snapdragon 765G) processor under the hood and it is paired with 12GB of RAM. There is no mention of the storage but we don’t expect less than 256GB with that amount of RAM. We also believe OPPO will announce an 8GB RAM version with 128GB of storage.

The Reno3 Pro will have quad rear cameras and the source says it is a 48MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP camera (telephoto lens), a 13MP camera (ultrawide lens) and a 2MP sensor. There is optical image stabilization but we can’t say if it is for the telephoto camera or main sensor or both. Lastly, the Reno3 Pro will support 30W fast charge which should be OPPO’s VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge fast charging technology.

OPPO’s phone will go head to head with the Redmi K30 5G as mid-range 5G phones. Based on the leaked specs, both phones have their strengths and weaknesses. For example, the Reno3 Pro will have an OLED display compared to the Redmi K30 5G’s LCD display albeit with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Redmi K30 5G, on the other hand, boasts a bigger battery capacity (4500mAh) and a fast charge technology that can refill the phone in just 1 hour.

Other factors will definitely influence purchase such as price, OS, and camera performance. Nevertheless, both phones are impressive and we look forward to their arrival.

The Reno3 Pro is expected to bring along some siblings. It has also been reported that OPPO will announce another 5G phone that is powered by MediaTek’s MT6885 5G chipset. However, we do not know if it will launch alongside the Reno3 Pro or later.

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How to enable Dark Mode on Google Discover Feed while using non-Pixel devices?

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Simranpal Singh

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Dec 7, 2019

Google Pixel devices are known for their well-optimized software. The search giant always enriches the Pixel devices with its vast abundance of specific tweaks, features, and other optimizations. There are several other perks of being the Pixel device user. Among them, Dark Mode on Google Discover is a well-reserved feature for the Pixel devices. It is officially available only on Pixel devices, but there are also some ways to use it on non-Pixel devices.

Google Discover is a news aggregation service with other useful information like a weather card, etc. It collects news articles and blogs based on the search intent and past browsing history. It is quite a helpful tool for Android or Chrome users and helps to bring useful content without any hiccup and extra efforts.

There are multiple ways to enable Google Discover Feed Dark Mode on Non-Pixel devices. Some methods might need root access.

Using Pixel Launcher

The Pixel launcher carries inbuilt support for the dark theme. The dark theme automatically toggles when a dark wallpaper is applied. You can do so by long-pressing any space on your home screen, then select “Wallpapers” options and choose finally any dark wallpaper. Now, you can swipe to the leftmost home screen to see the Google Feed dark mode.

However, if you didn’t get the dark mode, then you are out of luck, as it needs a server-side switch. It may take some more time to see if your color has inverted. You can download the Pixel Launcher from here

Using Nova Launcher

Nova Launcher also can show the Google Discover feed in dark mode. It uses Nova Google Companion to show Discover Feed and toggle its appearance based on the global theme. It is the easiest and useful extension of the Nova Launcher. The interested users can easily install the extension after downloading it from here. Now, enable it by heading to the Nova Settings>Integerations> “Tap” Google Discover to enable it>Install Nova Google Companion 1.1.’

This method is perfect for the native Nova Launcher Users. They can easily attain the Google Discover functionality by merely installing a small extension via an apk. It will be easy for the Nova Launcher Prime users can even assign different gestures to initialize the Google search widget.

Install Dark Mode supported Google app APK

The user can install the latest Google app APK to get the dark mode on Google Discover window. After installing or updating the app, the user can find it under More > Settings > General > Dark Theme. The user can choose an option to enable a dark theme by selecting any option -> “Never,” “Follow system setting,” or “Always.” Apart from the Google Discover feed, it will change the color of the bottom tab, all search pages, etc.

All the above methods easily allow enabling dark mode on the Google Discover feed. If you have any problem while following any of the above techniques, then make sure to comment back.

Huawei Watch GT 2 gets New Year Edition; Freebuds 3 now comes in Honey Red

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 7, 2019

The Huawei Watch GT 2 launched in India this week. Back in China, Huawei has announced a special New Year edition of the Watch GT 2 and a new red variant of the Freebuds 3.

The Huawei Watch GT 2 New Year Edition is available in 42mm and 46mm versions. The 42mm version has a gold case and a matching buckle paired with a red checkered strap. The 46 mm version has a gunmetal black case and buckle and is paired with a black and red strap. Another image shows the two sizes will come with a red rubber strap. They will also have multiple custom watch faces inspired by the Chinese New Year.

Huawei hasn’t released any info on the price and availability of the Watch GT 2 New Year Edition.

The Huawei Freebuds 3, on the other hand, gets a red makeover that looks really stunning and bright. Huawei calls the color Honey Red and it is already available for pre-order on Vmall. The new color variant joins the Ceramic White and Carbon Black variants, bringing the color options to three.

There is no info on when the Honey Red Freebuds 3 will begin shipping but the price remains ¥1199 (~$170) as the other color options.

Best Price Of OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro

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Vinay Patel

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Dec 7, 2019

Following the global unveiling of the OnePlus 7 T and the OnePlus 7T Pro smartphones, the Chinese mobile phone maker hosted a dedicated launched in China to take the covers off the OnePlus 7T series in the country.

The recently unveiled OnePlus 7T series of smartphones boast top-notch specifications and sport 90Hz displays. On the downside, the feature-laden OnePlus 7T and the OnePlus 7T Pro doesn’t come cheap.

If you have restlessly been waiting for the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro prices to drop, you have come to the right place. We will show where you can get your hands on the coveted OnePlus 7T series of smartphones without burning a hole in your pocket.

OnePlus 7T on Giztop

Giztop is offering the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM, as well as the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM OnePlus 7T variants at lowered prices. Available in Glacier Blue color option, the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model would normally set you back $599, but you can purchase it for a lowered price of only $449 from Giztop.

If you don’t mind shelling out $35, you can go for the slightly larger model that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 256GB of internal storage space. In short, you can purchase the larger model for a reduced price of just $484, while it normally sells for $634. You can choose between Glacier Blue, as well as Frosted Silver color options.

The irresistible OnePlus 7T offers the following features:

6.55-inch 90Hz Fluid AMOLED Display with HDR10
7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus AI Soc
Adreno 640 GPU
48MP+12MP+16MP cameras at the back
16MP front camera with EIS
8GB RAM | 128GB/256GB UFS 3.0 storage
3800mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T Fast Charging
Original Oxygen OS based on Android 10

You can follow this link to check out more details about the OnePlus 7T and place your order.

OnePlus 7T

OnePlus 7T Pro Phablet on Gearbest

The 8GB RAM+256GB ROM OnePlus 7T Pro variant usually carries a steep price tag of $1008.40, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $669.99 from Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 34 percent reduction in the phablet’s original asking price.

Launched earlier this year, the OnePlus 7T Pro boasts an impressive array of features and top-end specifications.

6.67-inch QHD+ Fluid AMOLED display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus AI Soc
Adreno 640 GPU
4085mAh battery, Warp Charge 30T Fast Charging
OxygenOS 10 based on Android 10

You can follow this link to place your order and get the discount, which will be valid for the blue color option of the OnePlus 7T Pro phablet. The promo is slated to end in 23 days.

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OnePlus 8 Lite renders leak with a design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy S11

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 7, 2019

The OnePlus X is referred to as a mid-range device but it technically isn’t. While it launched a year after the OnePlus One, it had the same Snapdragon 801 flagship processor. It has been four years now since the launch of the OnePlus X and OnePlus is yet to release a similarly priced phone. A new leak reveals we may be getting an affordable OnePlus phone which is reported to be called the OnePlus 8 Lite.

The leak is actually 3D renders of the upcoming device courtesy of OnLeaks in partnership with 91Mobiles. The images show the OnePlus 8 Lite will look like a lot of Samsung’s own upcoming phones including the Galaxy S11.

The OnePlus 8 Lite is shown to have a punch hole right in the middle just like that of the Galaxy Note 10 series. Its siblings, the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will have their own punch hole in the top left and top right corners respectively.

The Lite version of the next OnePlus series not only looks different from its siblings with respect to its display. It also has a different camera design on the back. This is where OnePlus is again adopting a similar design to the upcoming Galaxy S11.

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The camera housing is a rectangular bump that is positioned on the left side. It is home to two cameras and an LED flash. There is no info on the camera configuration but we won’t be surprised if the secondary camera is a depth sensor instead of a telephoto or ultrawide angle camera. There is also a laser focus system flanking the cameras on the right.

The OnePlus 8 Lite has a curved back that is covered in glass. There is no fingerprint scanner on the rear neither is there one on the side. This means the device probably has an AMOLED screen with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The phone has a USB Type-C port but no audio jack. The alert slider is on the right along with the power button while the volume keys are on the left. There are two openings for the speaker at the bottom and on the opposite side is the SIM tray.

The phone’s dimensions are 159.2 x 74 x 8.6 millimeters, making it taller than the OnePlus 7.

While the OnePlus 8 Lite is expected to be a mid-range device, we have a feeling it may actually have a flagship processor – this year’s own. We may also see the phone launch with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 765 processor.

We also do not know if it will launch alongside its siblings or get an earlier or later release date. Nevertheless, we are excited to see what OnePlus has to offer with this new device.

(Sources: 1, 2)

Apple Watch’s Emergency SOS feature saves two stranded Kayakers at sea

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 6, 2019

The Apple Watch series has been credited severally for saving lives in several ways. The latest is a report of the Emergency SOS feature coming handy for two kayakers in Puerto Rico who had gone out without wearing lifejackets and their kayaks sank.

The two men were said to be tourists who had gone kayaking off Ocean Park Beach in San Juan, Puerto. Due to hazardous water conditions and high-surf advisories, however, water overtook their kayaks. This left the two men stranded in the rough water conditions.

According to the US Coast Guard, the men were forced to swim in the water for several hours after the kayaks sank. Thankfully, one of the men was wearing an Apple Watch, which he was able to use to call emergency services with the Emergency SOS feature. With that, the Coast Guard and local police were able to locate them using a helicopter.

The Apple Watch Emergency SOS feature makes it easy for users to quickly call emergency services using the side button. The latest Watch Series 5 makes it even better by allowing users to call local emergency services when you’re in another country or region.

Apart from the emergency SOS feature, the Watch comes with other lifesaving features including a heart rate detector. The feature is credited to have saved a UK man’s life by detecting an excessively low heart rate. The fall detector feature on the Apple Watch series also did help save a man’s life in the US after he fainted and fell hard in the bathroom. The watch then called emergency services.

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Top Upcoming Smartphones of December 2019

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 6, 2019

February and September are undoubtedly the most interesting months for smartphones-addicted since the most important brands usually launch their most important flagships. But this does not mean that nothing happens during other months. This month, for example, we will see a lot of new handsets, mainly devices focused on the quality-price ratio, from a lot of mainstream brands. In this article, we collected all the most important upcoming smartphones of December 2019 in order to give you a complete view of the most important announcements scheduled for this month.

Top upcoming smartphone launching in December 2019

Realme X50 series

Oppo’s sub-brand is set to launch its first 5G smartphones in December 2019. However, the company still did not reveal the exact day in which they will be announced. Their names will be Realme X50 and X50 Youth Edition, both are said to boast 5G connectivity. According to rumors, on at least one of these phones there will be a Snapdragon 765 or 765G chipset with an integrated 5G modem. Expect a very interesting price tag just like every Realme device.

You can learn more about the Realme X50 series by clicking here.

Redmi K30 series

Xiaomi will officially unveil the Redmi K30 series on December 10, as confirmed through an official teaser. It will be composed of Redmi K30 and K30 5G and the 5G variant will be fueled by the new Snapdragon 765G coming with an integrated 5G modem. Several leaks already showed the full design of the handsets. And according to leaks, the phone will sport a quad rear camera including a Sony IMX686 sensor with a 64 MP resolution, as well as an 8 MP sensor, a 5 MP sensor and a 2 MP sensor. The battery will have a 4500 mAh capacity with the support to 30W Fast Flash Charge technology, while the display will be a 6.67-inch panel with a 2nd-generation punch hole that has a 4.38 mm diameter. The punch hole will include two front cameras with a 32 MP main snapper.

You can learn more about the Redmi K30 series by clicking here.

Oppo Reno 3 series

The Oppo Reno 3 line-up will be announced in December and, once again, it should not include a flagship. There will be two variants: Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro. As mentioned, the latter will not be a flagship, but it will still support 5G connectivity. Indeed, it is said to pack a Snapdragon 765 or 765G processor with an integrated 5G modem. The company confirmed that it will come with a 4025 mAh battery in a chassis that is just 7.7 mm thin. And there will be a punch-hole display instead of a shark fin pop-up camera. The phone is rumored to come with a quad camera including a 60 MP main lens. An alleged Oppo Reno 3 was certified by TENAA a few days ago.

You can learn more about the Oppo Reno 3 series by clicking here.

Samsung Galaxy A 2020 series

On December 12, Samsung will take the wraps off the new Samsung Galaxy A 2020 line-up. We expect to see at least two devices on December 12: Galaxy A51 and A71. But a few days ago we learned that Samsung is even developing the Galaxy A11, A31 and A41. On the new Galaxy A 2020 series there will be a feature present only on Samsung flagships until now: a punch-hole display with a front camera placed at the center, just like the Galaxy Note 10 series. On the rear side of the Galaxy A51 and A71, there will probably be an L-shaped camera module housing four sensors.

You can learn more about the Samsung Galaxy A 2020 series by clicking here.

Vivo X30 5G

Vivo confirmed that its next upper-midrange series Vivo X30 will officially debut on December 16 in China. The Vivo X30 series will include two models: Vivo X30 and X30 Pro, with support for SA and NSA 5G modes. The phones will be the first to be powered by the new Samsung Exynos 980 chipset: the world’s first SoC with an integrated 5G modem. The smartphone comes with a quad camera setup on the back at the top-left corner, including a periscope lens and the support for 60x super zoom. There will also be a punch-hole display with a cut-out at the top right corner, and we expect the support to 33W fast charging.

You can learn more about the Vivo X30 5G by clicking here.

Realme XT 730G

The day after the launch of the Vivo X30 series, Realme will launch a new variant of its Realme XT mid-ranger in India. Its name is Realme XT 730G: it is essentially a Realme XT with a Snapdragon 730G chipset, a better front camera, and a faster charging technology. In case you still did not understand, it is a rebranded version of the device known as the Realme X2 in the global market. Alongside Realme XT 730G, Realme will also launch a pair of true wireless earbuds.

You can learn more about the Realme XT 730G by clicking here.

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition

Yesterday Vivo announced the iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition and it will be officially available in the Chinese market starting from December 12. It is a variant of the iQOO Neo 855 with a stronger processor: the Snapdragon 855+, and 33W fast charging. It comes in two memory configurations: one with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage and a 12/128 GB version. The prices for the Chinese market roughly translate into $368 and $396, respectively.

You can learn more about the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition by clicking here.

Huawei Nova 6 and Honor V30 series

Huawei already announced the Nova 6 and Honor V30 series days ago, so we are just mentioning it because they are the latest Huawei’s flagship line-ups and they are hitting China this month. Check all of their specifications at the links below.

You can learn more about the Huawei Nova 6 series by clicking here and about the Honor V30 series by clicking here.

OnePlus 6 and 6T again starts receiving Android 10 stable update

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Jeet

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Dec 6, 2019

Last month, in November, OnePlus started rolling out the latest Android 10 update for its OnePlus 6 and 6T smartphones. But soon after that, the company had to start the update rollout because of several issues.

The company had then announced that the issued will be fixed and the company will soon begin the rollout of the new stable update. Well, it seems that the company is now all set to do so as it has fixed the issues in just one month.

So, OnePlus has now once again started rolling out the latest Android 10 OS-based OxygenOS 10.1.0 update for the OP6 and OP6T smartphones. This update doesn’t bring any new features compared to the OxygenOS 10.0 but fixes a number of issues that were present with the original update.

The security patch version you get with this new update is of October and the company has also fixed the fingerprint recognition issue. Further, the animation lag for fingerprint unlock has also been fixed as well as the automatic reboot issue that some users experienced.

The company has also improved the camera performance on the devices along with fixing several known issues. Further, the company has also mentioned in the changelog that it has fixed the 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity issue.

As with most updates, this one too will be rolled out in phases. While a small number of users will get the update in the initial days, and if no issues are reported, the company will make it available for a larger set of users and should be available for everyone in a week.

If you cannot wait for the update to arrive, you can find full zip download links for OxygenOS 10.0.1. To install the update manually, you’ll need to download ZIP file to the root folder, and then update via the Settings of the device. However, we’d recommend you to wait for the OTA update.

Huawei Band 4 Pro launched with built-in NFC, GPS and more!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 6, 2019

Huawei yesterday launched its latest range of flagship/premium midrange smartphones – the Nova 6 5G, Nova 6 4G and Nova 6 SE. The company also launched a new smart weighing scale. One other spectacular product that was launched yesterday is the Huawei Band 4 Pro. The Band 4 Pro has several improvements over the Huawei Band 4 that was launched in October.

The Band 4 Pro is equipped with a 0.95-inch AMOLED high-definition colour screen and several amazing watch-faces. You can also install third-party watch faces on the smart band. It features a brushed metal frame as well as a skin-friendly silicone strap. The rubber strap is comfortable to wear and lightweight.

In terms of functionality, the Huawei Band 4 Pro has 11 built-in sports modes, which can record 127 different sports data. There is also an independent built-in GPS tracker on board. The Band 4 Pro houses a SpO2 meter which monitors the oxygen saturation rate of the blood. There is also a heart rate monitor as well as sleep tracker.

In addition, Huawei Band 4 Pro has a standalone NFC onboard and it supports payment of access cards and 252 city transportation cards and also supports Alipay scan code payment. Although the Band 4 design is similar, the Band 4 Pro has a different charging design as there is a charging dock with three connectors at the back cover.

As for the price, the Band 4 Pro is priced at 399 yuan ($56) and is available in Sakura Pink, Graphite Black, and Amber Sunrise colours. The pre-sale started on December 5, while the smart band will officially go on sale on December 12.

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Redmi K30 TENAA listing updated with the smartphone’s photos

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Jeet

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Dec 6, 2019

It’s already confirmed that the Redmi K30 smartphone is getting launched in China on 10th December. Ahead of the launch, the company has teased several features of the upcoming smartphone and has also revealed its renders.

Now, two smartphone models with models numbers “M1912G7BC” and “M1912G7BE”, which are the Redmi K30’s 4G variants, have appeared on TENAA and the listing also shows the phone’s images.

The TENAA listing of the Redmi K30 4G smartphone reveals that it measures 165.3 × 76.6 × 8.81 mm and weighs at around 208 grams. It further reveals some more details about the phone, such as the phone’s display which will measure 6.67 inches offering Full HD+ screen resolution of 2400 × 1080 pixels.

The smartphone will come in three RAM variants — 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB and will have 64G, 128GB, and 256GB of internal storage respectively. The device will come powered by a 4,400mAh battery and will also have some sort of fast charging support.

As for the camera, the device will come with a 64 MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor in the quad-camera setup on the back. On the front side, the smartphone will feature a 20-megapixel snapper housed inside the punch-hole notch.

Apart from the lack of 5G connectivity, the 4G variant of the Redmi K30 is expected to come with the same set of specifications as the 5G model. The company will also be launching the Redmi K30 Pro smartphone but that is expected to happen in a couple of months, i.e. in 2020.

The smartphone’s TENAA listing reveals that the device will be made available in six color options — Blue, Blue, Green, Pink, Red, and White. However, we don’t expect the company to launch all color options on 10th December. Instead, it could launch the phone in a couple of variants and more options will follow in the coming weeks.

Huawei’s next-gen Kirin 1020 flagship SoC & Kirin 820 rumoured details surface

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 6, 2019

Qualcomm announced the next-gen Snapdragon 865 chipset a few days back alongside the Snapdragon 765/765G premium midrange chipsets. The new chipsets are not expected to feature on any smartphone until next year. Even at that, they are the trending topic when it comes to smartphone processors but Huawei may soon alter that with its next-gen Systems-on-Chip (SoC).

A leak has emerged on Twitter which tips that the next-generation Kirin flagship SoC will go by the name Kirin 1020. Huawei is also rumoured as planning to launch a Kirin 820 processor to replace the current crop of mid-range chipsets (Kirin 810).

The tipster didn’t disclose any clue as to the specifications of the chipsets and that information isn’t in the public domain just yet. However, it is safe to speculate that the chipset will be integrated with a 5G modem. The tipster did disclose that the flagship Kirin 1020 will be produced on a 5nm process and integrate ARM Cortex-A77 CPU architecture. It will bring nearly 50% increase in performance over the Kirin 990. The chipset won’t have a 4G version like the present Kirin 990.

Kirin1020 v Kirin990 5G
Nearly 50% performance increase
5 nm v 7nm EVU
ARM A77 v A76
5G only.

Kirin 820 replace current 810 and include build in 5G modem first device will be Nova 7 or 10X#Huawei

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) December 6, 2019

The tipster also revealed that Huawei will continue with this year’s product update by launching the flagship Kirin 1020 first onboard the Mate 40 series in the second half of 2020. Next year’s P40 series will feature the Kirin 990 5G chipset. As fr the Kirin 820, it will also have an integrated 5G modem and may feature on the Nova 7 or Honor 10X.

Blackview BV9900: the indestructible camera-phone just went live!

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Dimitris Economou

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Dec 6, 2019

Information about the Blackview BV9900 was leaked in early November and until this week no more news were available. That was until 3 days ago that the Chinese manufacturer would launch the new flagship on December 6th. So, here we are today and the BV9900 is live bringing amazing photography to rugged phones.

The phone’s killer feature is its quad camera setup on the back that sports a Sony® 48MP main sensor. But that’s not what makes it a flagship. On the inside lies the MediaTek Helio P90 AI SoC bundled with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of fast UFS 2.1 storage. In addition, it breaks the trend of huge displays and comes with a compact 5.84’’ FHD+ screen with waterdrop notch and Gorilla Glass 5 on top. Also, it supports global network bands and can function in temperatures as low as -30℃.

The Blackview BV9900 is officially launched and it will go in global sale on December 23rd exclusively on Aliexpress for just $329.99! On the same day, the first business and sport smartwatch of the company, BV-SW02, will also be available for purchase. You can add the BV9900 and the smartwatch to your cart now to be ready when the sale starts. Lastly, you can participate in the global Giveaway of 10 units of Blackview BV9900 here!

Vivo X30 Pro zoomed in samples shared online with 60x magnification

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Sean

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Dec 6, 2019

Recently, Vivo announced that it will hold a new product launch event on 16th December 2019. In the event, the smartphone manufacturer will officially unveil the Vivo X30 series 5G smartphone.

So far, the company has shared multiple promotional videos that highlight Vivo X30 Pro’s photographic capabilities; But now, a few zoomed-in sample shots which were taken from the handset’s telephoto camera have also surfaced on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging site.

Vivo X30 Pro 60x Zoom — Vivo X30 Pro: 1st image which is a relatively wide-angle shot

Vivo’s upcoming X30 Pro smartphone will arrive with a periscopic super-telephoto lens which will be capable of 60x magnification. Unlike the rest of the camera lens module which is located on the top left corner on the rear, it’s telephoto lens is separated from the rest of the three cameras (being at the side) and does not have a bump.

Previously, Vivo shared the impressive zoom capabilities of the X30 Pro in the form of a promotional video. Furthermore, the device is equipped with Samsung’s Exynos 980 which is integrated with a 5G modem and is aimed at mid-range smartphones.

Reportedly, one Weibo user also took to the Chinese social networking site to upload images taken from the Vivo X30 Pro’s telephoto lens. According to the images shared, we can observe the smartphone’s magnifying prowess. The first image had been taken from the primary camera that captured a road and a few buildings. Then, the user also uploaded zoomed-in images of the same scene but focused on the building at the far end.

It was a building with the Deutsche Bank logo which was initially unclear but soon became legible. Notably, once at the maximum zoom, finer details regarding the insides of the buildings also become visible. Since it was taken from an unknown source the credibility of the images is doubtful but still showcase incredible results.

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Top upcoming smartphone launching in December 2019

Realme X50 series

Redmi K30 series

Oppo Reno 3 series

Samsung Galaxy A 2020 series

Vivo X30 5G

Realme XT 730G

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition

Huawei Nova 6 and Honor V30 series

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