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Redmi K30 series will also launch in a White variant

Redmi, a Xiaomi subsidiary, officially released a new poster for the Redmi K30 series this morning (5th December 2019). The notable difference in the image shared over previous ones is that the upcoming handset is seen in a white variant in the hands of Wang Yibo.

Redmi K30 5G rear design
Redmi K30 5G (Rear)

According to previous official announcements, it is known that the device will also arrive in a purple variant (Purple Jade) and a red variant. The Redmi K30 series sports a 6.67-inch screen with a punch hole dual front camera system on the front. Under the hood, the base variant is equipped with Qualcomm‘s latest 5G SoC in the 700 series, Snapdragon 765G. It is speculated that the device is a part of the ten 5G smartphones that the Xiaomi Group is planning on launching before 2020 ends.

The Redmi K30 is the first 5G smartphone from the company and features SA / NSA 5G dual-mode support. The device is expected to be powered by a large 4,500mAh battery with 30W fast charging as well. Notably, a major design overhaul, over its predecessor, arrives in the form of a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the rear, a quad-camera module is present which is surrounded by a new ring design.

Redmi K30 render
Redmi K30 5G (Front)

Redmi’s K30 series of smartphones will officially be unveiled on 10the December 2019. It is also expected to arrive alongside Redmi router AC2100, Redmi Speaker Play and RedmiBook notebooks.

 

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Sharp AQUOS Zero2 with 240Hz display launched in Taiwan, goes on sale Q1 2020

Earlier this year, Japanese electronics maker, Sharp launched the AQUOS Zero2. It was announced in Japan back in September when it made headlines for featuring a 240Hz display, making it a world’s first. Today, the company has officially launched the device in Taiwan, though it’s still not available for purchase.

Sharp’s product manager said in an interview that the Sharp AQUOS Zero2 is still awaiting certification in Taiwan, so the device won’t be going on sale there yet. Instead, the device will predictably be released in Japan in the first quarter of 2020. After that, Sharp will push to have the AQUOS Zero2 go on sale in Taiwan as quickly as possible.

The Sharp AQUOS Zero2 features a 6.4-inch OLED display that has a resolution of 2340×1080. Like a lot of other modern devices, it features the controversial waterdrop notch above the display that houses an 8 MP selfie camera. Most importantly however, AQUOS Zero2 is the world’s first 240Hz smartphone, which is a pretty big deal.

On top of all this, the device also features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, it packs 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB UFS 3.0 ROM. For safely and securely logging into the UI, it features an in-display fingerprint sensor. Besides it also supports facial recognition.

On the back, we’ve got a dual-camera setup which consists of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and a wide-angle sensor. Keeping everything running is a 3,130mAh battery and runs on the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, Android 10. The smartphone comes in two colour options which include Astro Black and Misty White.

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Huawei Nova 6 5G Tops the DxOMark Selfie rating with 100 score

Huawei’s recently announced Nova 6 has been placed at the top of the selfie rating by DxOMark. The new 5G smartphone that arrives today features dual selfie cameras on the front which has helped it achieve the highest score of 100. Previously, the DxOMark ratings used to primarily focus on dedicated cameras like DSLR’s and digital cameras but have since started benchmarking smartphones as well.

Huawei Nova 6 5G DxOMark Rating
Huawei Nova 6 5G DxOMark Rating

The rating company announced today that Huawei’s Nova 6 5G, which features a 32MP selfie camera alongside an ultra-wide-angle lens, has scored a 100 points. This arrives just before the launch of the smartphone and has officially given it the top spot for selfies amongst its competitors. Notably, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G arrives a close second with a score of 99 points.

Huawei Nova 6 5G Key Camera Specs:

  • Dual front camera
  • 1/2.8-inch 32MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture lens, 26mm equivalent
  • Secondary wide-angle and depth camera
  • PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus)
  • 2160p at 30 frames per second (4K)

To achieve the score, DxOMark analyzed the smartphone’s front cameras with over 1,500 test images and more than 2 hours worth of video footage. This was done in controlled lab environments, and in natural indoor and outdoor settings, using the camera’s default settings.

Huawei Nova 6 5G DxOMark Rating
Huawei Nova 6 5G

Huawei’s Nova 6 5G was stated to show good exposure in every condition, owing to its HDR processing technique. It was also capable of a wide dynamic range (helps in high contrast shots), accurate white balancing and also offers beautification filters. DxOMark has recommended the smartphone for any ‘ambitious selfie shooter’ that is in need of a smartphone with a great front camera setup.

 

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Snapdragon 865 smartphones with 200MP cameras imminent, are the pixel wars back?

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

On the second day of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, many more technical details regarding the Snapdragon 865 have been revealed. We now have a pretty good picture of what the next-generation high-end phones will be capable of, especially when it comes to photography.

The Snapdragon 865 is set to be quite the beast, at least in terms of numbers. Qualcomm said that it’s been working with camera sensor makers to develop 200MP sensors, usable exclusively on the Snapdragon 865 platform. Qualcomm says that the reason for this is that it allows users to zoom in much further on a picture while preserving detail.

So, how does it work? Well, the Snapdragon 865 platform camera performance is based around what Qualcomm calls Gigapixel speed. This means the Spectra 480 ISP (image signal processor) can read and process an insane amount of pixels (2 Gigapixel) coming from the sensor. This translates to an effective sensor size of up to 200 Megapixels.

To achieve this feat, Qualcomm has redesigned the three Spectra modules: first, the HiSpeed Capture module, to read four pixels per clock (RGGB), instead of one. It’s a big boost, and even allows for lower silicon frequency, resulting in more efficiency. However, maximum frequency and speed can be turned on to achieve that 2 Gigapixel speed.

Mi Mix Alpha camera 108MP comparison

In addition to this, Qualcomm also announced a few other features enabled by its latest chipset. For example, thanks to the improved image processing, you can take high-resolution snapshots while recording 4K video. Currently, taking snapshots while recording is limited to the resolution of the video, but the new chipset will lift that restriction.

While this is all interesting, it seems a bit like Qualcomm may be bringing back the pixel wars. After a hiatus of nearly a decade, late 2018 sparked a megapixel race, with 40MP and 48MP sensors. Then in 2019, 64MP and 108MP sensors have made appearances. With 200MP sensors imminent, we wonder where we’ll draw the limit this time.

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Get Up to 75% Off on Christmas Gifts from Banggood

When it comes to Christmas shopping on a budget, Banggood’s got your back! The popular Chinese e-tailer continues living up to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck this holiday season.

Banggood Christmas Gifts 2019

Keeping in line with that, Banggood has launched a new promotion sale, allowing its loyal users to grab up to a whopping 75 percent off on amazing products across multiple categories. Dubbed as Christmas Gifts 2019, the recently launched promo features gifts that are ideal for your loved ones.

The gifts section has been split into three sub-categories including Top 5 Gifts for Her, Top 5 Gifts for Him and of course, Top 5 Gifts for Self. If you have restlessly been looking for a perfect gift for your significant other, sister, mother or friend, you might want to check out this Top 5 Gifts For Her section.

The top 1 and 2 products comprise the Xiaomi Mijia IMILAB Xiaobai H.265 1080P Smart Home IP Camera and the T09 LED Full Screen Smart Body Thermometer, both carrying dedicated coupon codes that can be used for a discount. For instance, the Xiaomi IMILAB 1080P Camera usually retails for $55.16, but you can get it now for just $53.75.Xiaomi Mijia IMILAB Xiaobai H.265 1080P Smart Home IP Camera

Moreover, you can extend this discount by applying coupon code BG1612 during the checkout process. The coupon helps you bring the original asking price of the camera down to only $23.49.

Likewise, the Top 5 Gifts For Him section features gadgets and electronics loved by men of all ages. From the Redmi Note 8 smartphone to the Eachine E57 RC drone, this section includes awesome toys every man should have.Eachine E57

Regards for one’s own happiness is important and keeping that in mind, Banggod has included the Top 5 Gifts For Self category on the promotion page. Not only does this section feature amazing products such as the Blitzwolf BW-VP1 LCD Projector, but it also gives you a chance to save a considerable amount of money at the checkout by assigning coupons to the top 2 products.

How about winning a free vacuum this holiday season? Banggood is giving you a chance to win a free vacuum worth $139.99. To participate, all you need to do is to place an order over $49 on the activity page. 2 units will be providers per day.

The next section called Xmas Gifts Flash Deal is a must-checkout for those looking to grab exclusive Christmas offers and deals on Banggood. The section is teeming with heavily discounted items that you can buy without emptying your pockets for a limited period.

If you plan to spend a specific amount of money on a Christmas gift, you can head straight to the next section called To Active Him/Her. This section features products that have been split into three sections including More Than $39.9, Among $10-$29.99, and Under $9.99 to make sure you can purchase a gift that fits inside your budget.

Similarly, the following categories called To Creative Him/Her, To Audacious Him/Her, To High Efficient Him/Her and To Enjoy Life Him/Her are graced by items carrying price tags ranging from $39.9 to less than $9.99. To make sure you make the most out of this promotion sale, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Gearbest is Offering Discounts beyond Expectation and Best Deals on Christmas Gifts

Coming up with Christmas gift ideas can prove to a time-consuming task. In addition to that, we are likely to run out of gift ideas at the end of the day.

Gearbest Christmas Gifts Best Deals

To make sure you have ample of gifts to choose from without worrying about spending a lot of money, Gearbest has launched the Christmas Gifts Best Deals promotion sale. Promising to offer ‘Discounts Beyond Expectations,’ Gearbest’s latest promo features amazing products that have carefully been added to specific categories.

A perfect collection of gifts for stylish men, the first section called Xmas Gifts for Him. The section features jaw-dropping wristwatches, shoes and a slew of other useful devices. More importantly, the items included under this section are available for lowered prices.

For example, the KOSPET Prime smartwatch that would normally set you back a pretty penny can now be yours for a lowered price of only $139.99. This is a noteworthy 28 percent reduction in the watch’s original asking price of $194.60.KOSPET Prime

If you are searching for some thoughtful gifts for women, you might want to check out the following section called Xmas Gifts for Her. The items featured under this section not only carry lowered prices but are likely to sweep the receiver off her feet.

Christmas is a perfect time for you to show your love to your parents, and there’s no better way to show you care than giving them a gift that comes in handy in day to day life. The Xmas Gifts for Parents category is teeming with such products and much to your relief, they are available for reduced prices.

Likewise, the Xmas Gifts for Kids and Xmas Gifts for Pets categories feature products that you can get your hands on without breaking the bank. If you are in the market for Christmas party decorations, you can head straight to the Xmas Party Supply and the Xmas Decor sections.

The above-mentioned categories are brimming with all sorts of decoration items that will enhance your Christmas party celebration without emptying your pocket. You can follow this link to visit the promotion page and start placing your orders since the promo is slated to end soon.

Gearbest is Offering the Best Smart Robot Vacuums of 2019 at Lowered Prices [Coupons]

A robot vacuum cleaner can be touted as one of the most popular home appliances that come in handy in day to day life.

The Best Robot Vacuums Black Friday Deals 2019

Also known as robovac, this smart household appliance is crafted to perform the arduous task of floor cleaning. You can operate it manually, as well as with remote control. Using a powerful vacuum and side brush, the robot efficiently absorbs debris and dust on the ground into its dust box.

The market is teeming with all sorts of robot vacuum cleaners that boast an impressive array of features and useful functions to make sure your house is clean and tidy all the time. On the downside, these robots aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook.

If you have been searching for an inexpensive, yet power-packed robot vacuum cleaner, we got good news for you. As part of its latest promotion sale dubbed The Best Robot Vacuums Black Friday Deals 2019, Gearbest is offering the year’s best smart robot vacuums at unbeatable prices.

To make sure you select a model that suits your requirement, the promotion page features a chart that includes details like Model, Price, Size, Cleaning Coverage, etc. Based on your requirement, you can choose between the Roborock S5 Max, 360 S7, Alfawise V10 max, Alfawise V8S PRO, and the Lenovo X1.

The above-mentioned robot vacuum cleaners have been assigned specific coupon codes that you can use for discounts at the time of checking out. For the sake of an instance, the Roborock S5 Max would normally set you back $594.18, but Gearbest is offering it for a lowered price of just $499.99.

Roborock S5 Max Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Large Capacity Water Tank Off-limit Area Setting AI Recharge- White EU Plug

Furthermore, you can extend this 16 percent discount by applying coupon code GB-RBS5MAX at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you save $60 more, by reducing the retail price of the S5 Max to just $439.99.

Likewise, you can get a 28 percent off on the 360 S7 Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner, which usually retails for $537.92. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now purchase the S7 for an incredibly lowered price of just $389.99. On top of that, you use coupon code GB-360S7 and bring its retail price further down to only $369.99.

360 S7 Laser Navigation Slam Route Planning 2000Pa Large Suction Ultra-quiet Map Memory Sweeping Floor Mopping Robot International Version - White

The Alfawise V10 max’s original asking price is  $319.99, but you can purchase it for just $219.99 by applying coupon code ALFAV10MAX. Similarly, Alfawise V8S PRO, which normally retails or $199.16 can be purchased for just $159.99, thanks to coupon code ALV8SPROPL11.

Alfawise V10 Max Laser Sweeping Machine EU Plug- White

The last robot vacuum cleaner on the promotion page is Lenovo’s X1. The newly released robot usually carries a $648.06, but you can get it for a coupon price of just $429.99 during the activity period.

Lenovo X1 LDS Lidar Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner 55dB Low Noise 2200Pa Suction 585ml Dust Box Auto Recharge Resumption- Black EU Plug

Aside from performing basic cleaning, newfangled robot vacuum cleaners are crafted to offer mopping or UV sterilization function as well.

You can visit the promotion page by following this link and check out more details about these amazing robot vacuum cleaners and place your order before the promo wraps up. Note that the coupons are also likely to expire soon.

Buy Xiaomi Mi TV 4A for a Lowered Price of Just $199.99 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

As part of the recently kicked-off Cyber Monday Sale, GeekBuying is offering up a whopping 70 percent off on amazing products across various categories.

GeekBuying Cyber Monday

The sale offers high-end electronic devices including mobile phones, electronic scooters, laptops, mobile phone accessories, smartphones, etc at unbeatable prices. To make sure you do not waste a lot of time searching for your favorite product, the Chinese e-tailer has arranged systematically arranged them into specific categories.

Today, we would be checking out the discount GeekBuying Cyber Monday Sale is offering on Xiaomi’s 32-inch Mi TV 4A. Aside from shedding light on the discount, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A

The 32-inch Mi TV 4A model usually carries a steep price tag of $295.99, but GeekBuying is giving you a chance to purchase it for just $219.99. Moreover, you can extend this 26 percent discount with the help of coupon code 44JAIHLK.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $20 more during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the Mi TV 4A further down to just $199.99 even before clicking the ‘Place Your Order’ button simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.Xiaomi Mi TV 4A

Designed to offer a quality viewing experience, the Mi TV 4A provides a perfect balance of brightness and contrast for brilliant clarity and authentic color reproduction. Equipped with 20W speakers, it supports DTS-HD that produces a pleasurable room-filling sound that matches the awe-inspiring visuals.

Furthermore, the Mi TV 4A supports HD images that appear natural. It comes with an easy-to-use voice-activated Bluetooth remote and is powered by an updated 64-bit quad-core processor for enhanced fluid display.

The Mi TV 4A features different ports, which makes it a perfect device for entertainment, as well as commercial use. It is housed in a black glossy frame that has been carefully designed to grab everyone’s attention.

To know more about the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A, and to purchase it at the best price from GeekBuying, simply follow this link. If this is your first order with GeekBuying, don’t forget to take advantage of the 2% OFF New User Coupon at the time of checking out.

Your order will be shipped via UPS within a couple of days after completing the payment process. You can replace the TV if the screen is damaged or it cannot be turned out within three days after you receive it.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite (Galaxy A81) renders show presence of 3.5mm audio jack

Two new renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite surfaced online revealing a few notable changes to its design and specifications. The revelation comes from a post on 91mobiles, in association with a reputed tipster @OnLeaks. Recent reports have claimed that Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 10 Lite as the Galaxy A81 in certain markets.

The highlight of the device is a triple-camera setup within a square layout. The Galaxy Note 10 Lite flaunts a punch-hole display, which is also found on the Galaxy S10 Lite/Galaxy A91 and the Galaxy S11 lineup. The Lite sticks to its origin and supports the S Pen. Moreover, the renders clearly reveal a 3.5mm headphone port missing on the Galaxy Note 10.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Design

Although the two renders of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite simply highlight the outlines over a black background, the details are crystal clear. Samsung has been following a uniform design layout on all modern Galaxy devices. The front flaunts a centrally-aligned punch-hole camera while the rear sports a square-shaped camera module. 

At the rear, the design includes a curved glass panel with a square camera module, complete with three sensors. The device lacks a physical fingerprint sensor, hinting towards an in-display sensor. While the bottom edge has an S Pen dock, speaker grille, and the elusive 3.5mm AUX port.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Specifications and Features (Rumored)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is expected to flaunt a display between 6.5 and 6.7-inches. The smartphone appeared on a Geekbench recently, revealing some of its key features, including an Exynos 9810 SoC with 6GB of RAM and Android 10 out-of-the-box. Samsung is possibly trying to cut down on production costs by using an older chipset. To recall, the Exynos 9810 debuted on the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ and the Galaxy Note 9 back in 2018. Details regarding the front and rear cameras are yet to surface. The device likely measures 163.9 x 76 x 8.6 mm.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Price and Availability (Rumored)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite could be priced around $800. The South Korean company is yet to confirm on the existence of the smartphone.

 

Motorola Snapdragon 865 flagship and 765 mid-rangers coming 2020

Motorola has struggled to find its footing in the smartphone era. After early successes like the Droid, it increasingly fell behind the likes of Samsung and OnePlus. After focusing on cheaper phones for the last few years, Moto says it’s coming back to the flagship space in 2020 with the brand new Snapdragon chipsets in tow.

Under Lenovo, Motorola backed away from high-end phones—it hasn’t even launched a competitive flagship device in the last two years. In 2018, it released the Moto Z3 on Verizon with a year-old Snapdragon 835. This year, the Verizon Moto Z4 stepped down to the Snapdragon 675.

At the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit in Maui, Motorola announced plans to release new flagship devices by 2020. They’ll reportedly be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865 SoC and offer 5G connectivity. Motorola’s Moto Z series of ‘premium’ smartphones fell flat after the Moto Z4 and we could very likely see a sequel to that, but this time with a Snapdragon 865 instead.

Future Motorola device will also be running the Snapdragon 765. “Thanks to the new technologies announced today, we’ll have new premium products to announce in early 2020,” Motorola’s Sergio Buniac said onstage at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. Motorola plans to globally launch products with the Snapdragon 765 soon.

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Purported Huawei Nova 6 SE JNY-AL10 full specifications revealed on TENAA

A non-5G flagship / high-end phone from Huawei with model number JNY-AL10 was spotted on the database of 3C certification body last month. Multiple country variants of the phone like JNY-AL10, JNY-TL10, JNY-AL00, JNY-TL00, JNY-LX2, JNY-LX2A, JNY-LX2B, JNY-LX1M, JNY-LX1MA, JNY-LX1MB, JNY-LX1, JNY-LX1A, JNY-LX1B, JNY-LX3, JNY-LX3A, JNY-LX3B, JNY-LX2J, JNY-LX2JA and JNY-LX2JB have received approval from the Bluetooth SIG authority. Now the smartphone has appeared on TENAA with its entire specifications. However, the listing lacks images. The Huawei Nova 6 will be debuting today in China. The specs of the JNY-AL10 matches with that of the leaked details of the Nova 6 SE phone that have appeared in the recent reports. Hence, it appears that the JNY-AL10 could be the Nova 6 SE smartphone.

Huawei JNY-AL10 Specifications

The Huawei JNY-AL10 measures 159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7mm and it weighs 183 grams. It is fitted with a 6.4-inch display that produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels. The leaked images of the Nova 6 SE have revealed that it is equipped with a punch-hole display.

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The smartphone is fueled by 2.27GHz octa-core processor. It could be a phone fueled by Kirin 810 chipset. The smartphone features 8 GB of RAM. It is expected to arrive in China in 128 GB and 256 GB storage choices. The smartphone may come with support for a nanoSD card slot.

The rear side of the Huawei JNY-AL10 is fitted with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. On the front is a 16-megapixel selfie snapper. The device includes a 4,100mAh minimum rated battery. Its typical sized could be 4,200mAh.  The Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the device which will be overlaid with EMUI 10 skin. The device will be coming with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. TENAA listing says the phone will come in black color. However, leaked information had revealed other color options such as gradient pink and green. The pricing of the Nova 6 SE is currently under the wraps.

 

 

 

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Snapdragon 765 and 765G specifications confirmed

Alongside the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, Qualcomm had also introduced the Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G chipsets on the day one of the Snapdragon Tech Summit yesterday. Today, the detailed information on the Snapdragon 865, 765 and 765G mobile platforms. Readers can go read about the technical specifications of the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform through its dedicated article. The SD865 requires an external X55 5G modem to connect to 5G networks. Aimed towards the upper mid-range and mid-tier markets, the SD765 and SD765G chipsets are integrated 5G modem. The first devices featuring the SD765G SoC such as Redmi K30 and OPPO Reno 3 Pro 5G will break cover this month. Nokia Mobile is expected to announce SD765 driven smartphone in Q1 2020.

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. On the SD765, the Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76) CPU clocks at 2.3GHz and rest of its CPU cores are same as SD765G.

People with technical knowledge will be disappointed to see Qualcomm 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.

Snapdragon 765G

For graphics, the SD765 and SD765G come with Adreno GPU that promises 38 percent improved performance than the predecessor Adreno 618 GPU that came with Snapdragon 730 last year. The SD765 offers 20 percent better GPU performance than SD730. Thus, the SD765G is designed to offer better gaming experience compared to SD765. The rest of the specs of the SD765 and SD765G are identical.

The Snapdragon 765 and 765G are both integrated with X52 5G modem promises 3.7Gbps 5G download speeds and 1.6Gbps 5G upload speeds over sub-6GHz and mmWave. The SD765 carries support for up to dual 16-bit 12 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The on-device resolution on SD765 powered phone will support Quad HD+ with 60Hz refresh rate and full HD+ resolution with 120Hz refresh rate. It also supports HDR10+ and Rec2020 color gamut. The maximum resolution supported by an external display on SD765 phone is UHD with 60Hz refresh rate.

The Spectra 355 ISP allows the Snapdragon 765 to support single camera of up to 192-megapixel and single camera of 36-megapixel with zero shutter lag and multi-frame noise reduction. It supports up to 22-megapixel dual cameras with zero shutter lag and multi-frame noise reduction. The SoC supports 720p slow-motion video shooting at 480 fps. It can capture videos in formats like HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and HEV. The SD765 powered phones can shoot 4K HDR videos at 30fps with portrait mode.

The 5th 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. When it comes to charging, the SD765 supports Quick Charge 4+ and Quick Charge AI technologies. Fingerprint, iris, voice and face scanning biometric recognition features are also supported by SD765. The SD765 offers connectivity features like dual-band GPS, Wi-Fi-6, Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C. The Qualcomm Sensing Hub is available on SD765 and SD765 that assists voice assistants to work better in busy environments.

 

 

Xiaomi Mi Watch Review: A Phone on your wrist

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Mi Watch: a new beginning

Xiaomi eventually released its first watch product, the Xiaomi Mi Watch. Thanks to the Mi Band series, Xiaomi has dominated the market share of smart wearables. But the Mi Band is more targeting at the budget market. Though it has a great shipping volume of the whole market, it’s not able to help Xiaomi build up a good reputation in the market and cover different market segments. As Xiaomi calls, the market positioning of the Mi Watch is a ‘small phone on your wrist’. So Mi Watch probably is considered as a new beginning to practice Xiaomi’s ambition in Xiaomi ecological chain.

 

Let’s start with the design. Well, it’s not new to us. And I think it’s hard for Xiaomi to deny the design imitation here. Xiaomi has suffered quite a dispute with plagiarism. We love to see Xiaomi bringing us good products at affordable prices, but at the same time, we also hope that Xiaomi should pay more attention to develop their own design language. However, I still want to remind you, the Mi Watch is less than half the price of its Apple counterpart.

Design

The watch in my hand is a premium version. Compared to the standard version, the main difference is the surface protection. The Premium version is covered by Sapphire crystal glass rather than the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the standard one. The frame of the premium version is made with stainless steel while the material of the standard’s frame is Aluminum alloy. They both have a ceramic back. Thanks to such scratched protection, the Mi Watch hasn’t been scratched during my daily uses. The Mi Watch features a 1.78-inch AMOLED screen with a PPI of 326, which provides a pretty good viewing experience. Meanwhile, it also supports a feature of the always-on display, which will lead to shorter battery endurance.

A crown and a power button are arranged on its right side, and a microphone is placed between these two mechanisms. Combining with the touch screen, the operation experience is pretty good. Rotate the crown to scroll up or down the content; short press the crown to enter the application list or return to the previous layer; long-press the crown to wake up the voice assistant.

On the left edge, it features a single speaker, which allows you to play music or have a conversation without earphones. Inside the watch, Xiaomi equipped a Qualcomm snapdragon 3100 processor, which was based on Qualcomm’s 2013 snapdragon 400 mobile processor. So compared to the latest mobile phones, it’s not a surprising option. But we’ve seen it drive some other smartwatch running the Wear OS in 2019, like the watches from Fossil and Misfit. And it also gets 1GB ram and 8GB storage with a 570mAh battery. So, there is no need to worry about its performance on running these apps. But please, please forget gaming. You definitely won’t play games on a watch.

Software

Well, I just mentioned Wear OS. The Xiaomi Watch layers MIUI For Watch on the interface of Wear OS. It’s the first watch to run a custom interface on Google’s smartwatch operating system. You can install over 40 apps from the Watch App store, including lighter versions of MIUI apps like Recorder, Notes, Mi home and a few third party’s popular apps like Sogo maps and so on. The app store now is accessible to third-party developers, so there should be more options for users in the near future. But pay attention here. The Mi watch now is mainly available in China. Most of the conversation apps you can install are from china. Because it’s more targeting in China market rather than in consideration of global users’ habits.

Connectivity

Another reason why Xiaomi defined the Mi watch as a small phone is wireless connectivity. The Mi Watch supports Bluetooth, Wifi, GPS, and NFC connections, and meanwhile, the Snapdragon 3100 platform supports 4G e-sim connectivity, which in true allows you to take the watch as a small phone for standalone calls, music streaming and other basic functions. So when you want to enjoy outdoors for a while such as running, swimming or just having a cup of coffee, there is no need to carry on your phone but just make sure you wear the Wrist phone, the Mi Watch.

Fitness Tracking

Thanks to the success of Mi band series, Xiaomi continues its typical features of fitness tracking. The Mi Watch can track 10 physical activities, including walking, running, swimming, climbing and other workout trackings. Besides, it also supports heart-rate monitoring. It enables users to track their heart-rate every 30mins or turn on real-time monitoring. But the real-time monitoring would cut down the battery endurance of the watch. As a result, I suggest to turn it on only when you are exercising.

Battery

A warm detail here is that when the battery is completely discharged, the Mi Watch will turn on the watch mode to display time only. And it just turns into a watch only. According to the official specifications, the watch can last for 36 hours. But in our test of daily use, it’s safe to say that it could last for the whole day when turning on some connectivity or functions like wifi, Bluetooth, always-on-display and real-time heart-rate monitoring.

Watch Faces

Compared to a traditional watch, one of the greatest pleasures of a smartwatch is the switchable dial theme. The Mi Watch has a large number of dial themes for you. You can even replace the picture in the watch album as the background of the watch face, just like changing the wallpaper on your phone.

WaterProofness

We received a lot of concerns about its waterproofness. After our simple test, well it did have waterproofness to a certain extent. And even we can say that there is no problem that you want to swim with it. But Xiaomi doesn’t release its certificated waterproof level, and they claimed that the Mi Watch supports swimming in shallow water but doesn’t apply to a hot shower, steam bath, or diving. And the waterproofness will be weakened as time goes by. And the water damage won’t be included in the Mi Watch warranty. So just pay attention to the risk you take.

Conclusion

If you were a fan of the Xiaomi device and own a lot of Xiaomi smart home devices, the Mi Watch would be one of the Xiaomi products that you won’t miss. The Mi Watch can become a central processor to control all these devices. But the problem is that the Mi Home app has only supported the Chinese language so far.

iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition with Snapdragon 855+ launched in China for 2,598 Yuan (~$368)

iQOO has discreetly launched a new gaming smartphone called the iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition in China. It is nothing but an enhanced version of the iQOO Neo 855 that went official in October. The iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition comes with an improved processor and carries a starting price of 2,598 Yuan (~$368).

iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition Specifications

The iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition features a 6.38-inch S-AMOLED display that is integrated with a fingerprint reader. The waterdrop notch enabled display offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio, full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and HDR10.

The Snapdragon 855+ chipset that includes 2.96GHz octa-core processor powers the iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition smartphone. The device comes with up to 12 GB of RAM. The smartphone lacks a microSD card slot, but it comes with a large internal storage of 128 GB (UFS 3.0).

iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition

The FunTouch OS 9 based Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with Monster UI comes preloaded on the iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition phone. There is Multi-Turbo acceleration technology that enhances the overall performance of the device even while gaming. The smartphone comes with Game Box and Game Space 2.5 for enhanced gaming experience.

The iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition handset is backed by a big-sized battery of 4,500mAh battery. Vivo has included support for 33W fast charging on the device. There is a 10-layer heat dissipation system which includes liquid cooling, heat pipes and thermally conducive gel to maintain the internal temperature of the device.

The rear side of the iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition features a triple camera system with LED flash. It includes a primary lens of 12-megapixel with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture. For snapping selfies, the device is fitted with an f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel selfie shooter. The phone offers users with photography features like HDR, panorama, Super Night Scene 2.0, professional mode, AI scene detection and more.

The iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition is a dual SIM phone that supports 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack and Wi-Fi 802.11ac with capabilities to connect 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks simultaneously. The handset also supports face recognition.

iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition Pricing and Availability

Vivo is now receiving pre-orders of the iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition smartphone in China. Here is the pricing of the different variants of the phone.

  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,598 Yuan (~$368)
  • 12 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,798 Yuan (~$396)
    Color variants: Iceland Aurora, Carbon Black and Light Mint

In comparison, the Snapdragon 855 SoC powered iQOO Neo 855 phone is priced between 1,998 Yuan (~$283) and 2,698 Yuan (~$382). The Snapdragon 855+ powered iQOO Pro 5G has a starting price of 3,198 Yuan (~$453). The iQOO Neo phone with Snapdragon 845 is priced at 1,898 Yuan (~$269).

The first sale iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition will be carried out on Dec. 12 in the home market.

 

 

 

Snapdragon 865 mobile platform’s specifications confirmed

Yesterday, on the day one of the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2019, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform for flagship phones and Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G SoCs for the mid-range smartphones. However, the US based chip maker did not give out detailed information on the specs of these chipsets. On the day of the tech summit, the company confirmed all the specifications of SD865, SD765 and SD765G. Devices powered by the new Qualcomm mobile platforms will be debuting in the first quarter of 2020.

Snapdragon 865 Specifications

The 7mm Snapdragon 865 octa-core chipset includes four ARM Cortex-A77 performance cores out of which three Kryo 585 cores clock at up to 2.4GHz and the other Kryo 585 core works at up to 2.84GHz. The Kryo 585 ARM Cortex-A55 efficiency cores deliver a maximum clock speed of 1.8Hz. The chipset includes Adreno 650 graphics. Phones featuring the SD865 chipset can support up to 4K resolution at 60GHz, Quad HD+ resolution with 144Hz refresh rate, Rec2020 color gamut, HDR10 and HDR10+. The CPU and GPU both offer 25 percent better performance than their predecessors.

The SoC supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR4X RAM at 2133MHz and LPDDR5 RAM at 2750MHz. The chipset requires the external Snapdragon X55 5G modem for mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G networks. The X55 modem promises download speeds of up to 7.5Gbps and upload speeds of 3Gbps on 5G.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

The Spectra 480 ISP will make it possible to shoot photos of up to 200-megapixel, dual 25-megapixel cameras and single 64-megapixel camera with zero shutter lag, capture 8K video recording at 30fps, simultaneous 4K HDR with portrait mode, 4K videos recording at 120fps, 720p slow-motion videos at 960fps and incorporation of Dolby Vision and HDR10. The highest storage capacity offered by an SD865 will 512 GB.

When it comes to connectivity, the Snapdragon 865 offers Wi-Fi 6 with peak speed of 1.744Gbps, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, dual-frequency GPS, USB-C and more. Super Wide Band voice over Bluetooth and TrueWireless Stereo Plus technologies will ensure stable connection for truly wireless earbuds. The audio capabilities of the chipset include Aqstic™ audio codec up to WCD9385, Aqstic™ smart speaker amplifier up to WSA8815, Aqstic audio technology. There is support for biometric recognition features such as fingerprint (3D Sonic Sensor), iris, voice and face.

The Snapdragon 865 comes with company’s 5th generation AI engine which is coupled with Hexagon Tensor Accelerator to deliver 15TOPs computing power. The Sensing Hub AI engine ensures highly accurate voice recognition and always-on contextual awareness for smarter virtual assistants. The SD865 phone with the all new Snapdragon Elite Gaming features will offer desktop grade gaming experience. Lastly, it comes with support for Quick Charge 4+and Quick Charge AI charging capabilities.

 

 

 

Xiaomi launches the Qicycle Electric Power-assisted Bicycle

Xiaomi has built a reputation over the years for affordable products without a compromise on quality. Thus, it was a surprise in 2016 when the company announced its most expensive product yet, the Qicyle R1  bicycle priced around $3000. Despite the high price tag, the Qicycle R1 was a huge hit in terms of sales and popularity and it catapulted the company to fame. Since then, the Qicycle brand has released several other popular bikes including e-bikes. The brand has just launched the Qicycle Electric Power-assisted Bicycle.Qicycle Electric Power-assisted Bicycle

The new bike is similar in design to the Qicycle EF1 foldable electric bike. This is a second-generation model which has been upgraded and improved in many aspects from appearance to performance. Compared with the previous generation Qicycle foldable electric bike, the size of the new bike is larger. The 20-inch wheel diameter makes the whole car more stable and adapted for use on complex roads such as cities and mountain roads.Qicycle Electric Power-assisted Bicycle

In terms of appearance, Xiaomi’s electric power-assisted bicycle maintains a simple design style. If it is not intentionally emphasized that it is an electric bike, it looks like an ordinary bicycle. The battery is completely built into the main beam tube. It not only has the high-value appearance of a regular bicycle but also performs marvellously well as an electric bike. Users can use the power system on the bicycle to control the drive chain on the bike to achieve three pedalling modes: pure pedal, boost, and electric.Qicycle Electric Power-assisted Bicycle

There is a light-sensitive display in the center of the handlebar of the e-bike, which shows the gear, speed, battery power, lights, alarm prompts and the percentage of battery power during charging. Users can easily grasp all the information during the commute. The display has the light-sensing capability whereby the brightness will be automatically reduced at night so as not to disturb the sight of the ride. The left side of the handlebar is the control area, including the power switch, horn buttons, high and low gear switches.Qicycle Electric Power-assisted Bicycle

On the right side of the handlebar, there is a rotary throttle switch that is the same as that of an electric bike. Turning inward in 1,2,3 positions turns on the full electric mode riding.

The frame of Xiaomi’s Qicycle electric power-assisted bicycle is made of 6061 aviation aluminum alloy material, which is finely polished through the CNC process to improve the appearance. In addition to the built-in battery, the circuit cables are also hidden inside the body; the brake lines, signal lines, control lines, and throttle lines in front of the front are integrated into three and fixed by the clips, making the entire bike look very simple. The seat height can be adjusted by the wrench screws below, so as to adapt to the use of people of different heights. There is a printed scale on the seat tube showing the height.Qicycle Electric Power-assisted Bicycle

The biggest highlight of this power-assisted electric bike is its 5.2Ah lithium battery, which can provide 40km of battery life. The output of the electric mode can reach 25km/h during riding. In addition, the battery can be fully charged in just 3 and a half hours. The charging interface is located at the rear of the frame just behind the brake light.

Furthermore, the Qicycle e-bike uses calliper brakes on its front wheels which will be more convenient to install and disassemble. In terms of overall braking performance, if the bike is travelling at a speed of about 20km/h, the braking distance is about 3 meters. There is a high-brightness LED light on the front of the frame, and a red warning light on the rear, which will automatically light up when braking.

The Qicycle Electric Power-Assisted bicycle comes with a price tag of 2999 yuan ($425) and is said to be on reservation at Xiaomi Youpin. However, our search on the Youpin website didn’t show the listing.

 

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Honor V30 Pro vs OnePlus 7T Pro vs Google Pixel 4: Specs Comparison

Despite the U.S. ban Huawei keeps releasing amazing flagships. The latest is Honor V30 and V30 Pro which belong to the affordable flagship segment and debuted in the Chinese market. While waiting for their arrival in Europe which may be scheduled for Q1 2020, we think it is useful to compare them with their most important rivals. After comparing the Honor V30 to Oppo Reno 2 and Xiaomi Mi Note 10, it is time for comparisons regarding the Honor V30 Pro. We decided to compare it with OnePlus 7T Pro and Google Pixel 4 since they are among the most complete alternatives you can get at a not very high price.

Huawei Honor V30 Pro vs OnePlus 7T Pro vs Google Pixel 4

Google Pixel 4 OnePlus 7T Pro Huawei Honor V30 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm, 162 g 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm, 206 grams 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm, 206 g
DISPLAY  5.7 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), P-OLED 6.67 inches, 1440 x 3120p (Quad HD+), Fluid AMOLED 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 10 Android 10, Oxygen OS Android 10, Magic UI
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA  Dual 12.2 + 16 MP, f/1.7 and f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 48 + 8 + 16 MP, f/1.6, f/2.4 and f/2.2
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 40 + 8 + 12 MP, f/1.6, f/2.4 and f/2.2
Dual 32 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY  2800 mAh, fast charging 18W and Qi wireless charging 4085 mAh, fast charging 30W 4100 mAh, fast charging 40W and fast wireless charging 27W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES  Dual SIM slot, IP68 waterproof, eSIM Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, 5G

Design

OnePlus and Honor put a lot of effort into reducing the bezels around the display of their handsets: while the former opted for a pop-up camera in order to get rid of the notch on the OnePlus 7T Pro, the latter chose a punch-hole display for the Honor V30 Pro. But despite both have slimmer bezels than Google Pixel 4, the Pixel 4 is more compact and lightweight as it packs a smaller display and battery. Further, unlike its rivals, it has a waterproof body with the IP68 certification. It does not have the best look, according to my tastes the OnePlus 7T Pro is the most beautiful (but it has the biggest dimensions). But it is the most compact and it has a higher build quality, that is why I would go for it.

 

Display

OnePlus 7T Pro’s screen is the king of displays. It has everything you can expect from a display in 2019. It provides very accurate colors and a rich image quality thanks to the HDR10+ standard and full DCI P3 coverage. It has a very high level of detail thanks to the Quad HD+ resolution and it even provides a smoother user experience thanks to its 90 Hz refresh rate. The silver medal goes to the Google Pixel 4 rocking a P-OLED display with the support to HDR and a 90 Hz refresh rate. Honor V30 Pro has a midrange IPS panel, so nothing so exciting.

 

Hardware/Software

The speed is probably the most loved feature of the OnePlus 7T Pro. Thanks to an astonishing hardware department and an excellent software optimization, the handset provides blazing speeds and the smoothest user experience. It rocks a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM and UFS 3.0 native storage, there is really nothing better for high performance. Right after, we got the Honor V30 Pro which, unlike the OnePlus 7T Pro, comes with the support to 5G connectivity. Google Pixel 4 does not support 5G and it has a lower-end chipset than both OnePlus 7T Pro and Honor V30 Pro, but it is a Google phone and it gets updated faster and more constantly with the latest patch and Android versions. That is why it is a better phone for developers.

 

Camera

Honor V30 Pro has the most advanced camera setup: a triple rear camera with OIS and 3x optical zoom, as well as an amazing dual front camera with an additional ultrawide sensor. It is a very hard fight between OnePlus 7T Pro and Google Pixel 4, but they are both inferior to the Honor V30 Pro.

 

Battery

Honor V30 Pro packs the biggest battery and it will probably last more on a single charge. It is also the only to support reverse wireless charging. Right after, we got the OnePlus 7T Pro with a slightly smaller battery, while Google Pixel 4 has a way smaller one and can not compete with its opponents.

 

Price

Honor V30 Pro starts from €500/$555 in China, OnePlus 7T Pro starts from €585/$649 in China and €759/$799 globally, and Google Pixel 4 costs €759/$799 globally. Overall, OnePlus 7T Pro is more advanced due to its better display and hardware, but it lacks 5G unlike the Honor V30 Pro, and Honor V30 Pro offers a better camera. We do not recommend the Google Pixel 4 instead of Honor V30 Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro unless you are a developer or a user needing the most updated software, but note that it is the only waterproof and compact device here.

 

 

 

Huawei Honor V30 Pro vs OnePlus 7T Pro vs Google Pixel 4: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 7T Pro

PROS

  • Wider display diagonal
  • Best display
  • Very high performance
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • Dimensions

 

Google Pixel 4

PROS

  • Compact and lightweight
  • More updated software
  • Wireless charging
  • Waterproof
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • Older chipset
  • Smaller display

 

Huawei Honor V30 Pro

PROS

  • Amazing cameras
  • 5G
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse wireless charging

CONS

  • IPS display

 

Red Magic 5G will be first dual-mode Snapdragon 865 gaming phone

In the last 24 hours, quite a number of manufacturers have announced they will launch phones powered by the new Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 765G processors. So far, Xiaomi, Meizu, and OPPO have all confirmed they have Snapdragon 865 phones set to launch early next year. Joining them now is Red Magic, Nubia’s gaming smartphone line.

The official Red Magic Weibo account announced today that its upcoming smartphone (Red Magic 5G) will be the first dual-mode 5G gaming smartphone powered by the new Snapdragon 865.

Red Magic 5G Snapdragon 865

Other details about the upcoming phone are still unknown at the moment. The Red Magic 3 launched in May and if the manufacturer is sticking to the same timeline, there are still 5 months left before the new phone launches.

Some of the features we expect to see include a bigger battery capacity but probably not a significant increase since its predecessor already packs a large 5000mAh battery. We may also get more vents or a larger cooling pipe to keep the temperature down. The Red Magic 5G phone may also come with a much faster fast-charging technology and more than one rear camera.

We expect other gaming smartphone manufacturers such as Black Shark and ASUS will also announce their 2020 phones will also come with the new processor.

 

Amazon Echo Input Portable launched in India for Rs. 4,999 (~$70)

Amazon launched the Echo Input Portable, a new smart speaker that offers hands-free access to Alexa, in India earlier today.  The Input Portable is designed similar to the current Echo lineup that is currently on sale in the country. The Portable delivers a 360-degree audio experience along with a wider radius for voice recognition.

The smart speaker features four microphones that enable voice commands from across the room. However, the key difference between the Eco Input Portable and every other product in the Echo lineup is the battery that Amazon claims offer up to 10 hours of uninterrupted music playback when fully charged.

Amazon Echo Input Portable Features

The Amazon Echo Input Portable features a massive 4,800 mAh battery and operates similarly to the other speakers in the lineup. Users can listen to the latest news and weather reports, play music, or set an alarm simply with the use of voice commands. The device features a speaker driver along with four microphones to offer a smart speaker experience.

Amazon Echo Input Portable

Using the Amazon Echo Input Portable, users can control smart home devices such as plugs and lights using voice commands. The feature also works with popular music streaming applications such as Amazon Prime Music, Jio Saavn, Hungama Music, Gaana and Apple Music. Users can also use the Echo portable to access audiobooks from Amazon Kindle and Audible. Using Bluetooth connectivity, users can connect to portable speakers. However, Amazon is yet to enable pairing between multiple Input Portable devices. The feature exists in the Echo and the Echo Plus.

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The Echo Input Portable is designed using the same hardware structure found on the Echo Input. Amazon introduced the Echo Input globally back in September 2018 and brought it to India in January 2019. The Input Portable features a physical volume controller, a power button along with a mute button. The device also features four LED indicators but misses out on the iconic LED ring present on current Echo devices.

While the Echo Input Portable features a micro USB port for charging, it misses out on AUX connectivity. Users need to rely solely on Bluetooth while pairing with a home theater system or smartphone. Parag Gupta, the Head of Amazon Devices in India, in an interview with Gadgets 360 revealed, while the Input Portable is based on the Echo Input, the Portable features a few major changes based on feedback from Indian customers. The Amazon India team that designed the Portable, used customer insights to fine-tune the product for the local market.

Amazon Echo Input Portable Price and Availability

Amazon introduced the Echo Input Portable at a discounted price of Rs. 4,999 (~$70) in India. The device is originally priced at Rs. 5,999 (~$84). The Input Portable is available for pre-order on Amazon India, while shipping starts from Dec. 18. Customers that wish to purchase the Portable offline can do so at Amazon Experience kiosks set up in shopping malls across the country. The device is available in black fabric design and is an India exclusive. The device will reach global markets eventually, although, Mr. Gupta did not reveal a tentative launch date.

 

 

 

 

Redmi Note 6 Pro finally gets MIUI 11 Global Stable update via OTA

Xiaomi has pushed the latest MIUI 11 to a number of its models including the low-end Redmi 4. The Redmi Note 6 Pro has now joined the league of Xiaomi models running MIUI 11. The company has started pushing OTA updates to the Note 6 Pro which ushers in the MIUI 11 Global Stable ROM V11.0.1.0.PEKMIXM.

The Redmi Note 6 Pro is the last smartphone Xiaomi launched last year before splitting the Redmi band into an independent brand. The phone runs on MIUI 9 but was later updated to MIUI 10 based on Android 9. Sadly, this new update is still based on Android 9 but has several features that debut with Android 10.

For those whose models run the Global Stable ROM, the OTA update must have hit their models already. You can also go to Settings – About phone and check for a new update. But if you’re using Custom Stable ROM or Global Developer ROM, then perform clean upgrade via Fastboot update. It is important you back up your data before flashing or even before updating the Global Stable ROM as some users have complained of their device unable to boot again after the OTA update.

Here is the Redmi Note 6 Pro MIUI 11 Global Stable V11.0.1.0.PEKMIXM full changelog:

  • Comprehensive design optimized for full screen display devices
  • Removing visual clutter, improving touch controls, and refining the use of color allowed us to create a system where nothing stands between you and the conten

Sounds of nature

  • Wake up to the gentle sounds of nature with our new alarm ringtones
  • Notification sounds won’t make you tired. Now, they keep changing dynamically, just like nature does.
  • Mi Share
  • Transfer files from phone to phone at breakneck speeds

Documents

  • Preview your documents before you open them
  • Stay productive and efficient with our all-new Mi Doc Viewer

Printing

  • Print photos and files directly from your phone without installing any additional apps

More features

  • Tasks. Manage and edit your tasks in the Notes app. Receive timely notifications and mark things done.
  • Quick replies. Reply to messages from any app.
  • Game Turbo. Turn your device into an ultimate gaming console.

System

  • New: Editing, sharing, and customizing your screenshots is now much easier
  • Optimization: Updated Android Security Patch to October 2019. Increased system security.
  • Lockscreen, status bar, Notification shade
  • New: Different options for hiding the notch

Settings

  • Fix: Wi-Fi page wasn’t displayed correctly

Game speed booster

  • New: Continuous swiping opens an additional menu in Game Turbo now
  • New: You can create a Home screen shortcut for Game Turbo now
  • Refreshed start page of Game Turbo
  • Auto brightness, screenshot gestures, and Reading mode can be turned off automatically when Game Turbo is on
  • A major upgrade for the toolbox in Game Turbo: autoplay and switching between data SIM cards are available now

 

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