As part of the Black Friday Sale, GeekBuying is offering massive discounts on laptops, tablets, smartphones and a wide selection of other top-end electronic devices.
Dubbed as Black Friday Laptops & Tablets, GeekBuying’s latest promo features two different variants of the One Netbook One Mix 3 Pro Yoga Pocket Laptop that you can now buy at considerably lowered prices.
One Netbook One Mix 3 Pro Yoga Pocket Laptop [Original Stylus Pen + Protective Case]
The aforesaid model would normally set you back a pretty penny, but GeekBuying is giving you a chance to buy it for a lowered price of just $ 998.99. This is a noteworthy 18 percent reduction in the laptop’s original asking price.
Furthermore, you can use coupon code THANKS for an extra $29.97 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the laptop further down to just $969.02 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout.
You can follow this link to place your order and make sure you get the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in just one day.
One Netbook One Mix 3 Pro Yoga Pocket Laptop [Original Stylus Pen]
Alternatively, you can go for the other model that ships with the Original Stylus Pen. While it usually carries a steep price tag of $1215.99, you can now buy the Netbook One Mix 3 Pro Yoga Pocket Laptop with the original stylus pen for a lowered price of only $988.99.
Moreover, you can extend this 19 percent discount with the help of coupon code THANKS. The coupon enables you to save $29.67 more by reducing the original selling price of the laptop down to just $959.32 even before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.
Since the promo is slated to end in just one day, just follow this link and place your order without wasting time. If this is your first order with GeekBuying, don’t forget to take advantage of the $2 OFF New User Coupon at checkout. Note that the promo will end in just one day.
The One Netbook One Mix 3 Pro Yoga Pocket Laptop offers the following features:
8.4-inch Touchscreen with 2560×600 pixels resolution
Backlit keyboard
Intel Core i5-10210Y, Quad-Core Octa Thread, up to 4.0GHz processor
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Fold foldable phone in India at the beginning of October at a hefty price of Rs. 1,64,999 (~$2,302), making it the most expensive smartphones from the chaebol. The device went on sale in India from Oct. 20. Now, almost two months after the Fold was launched in India, Samsung is offering a discount on the product.
The latest report on 91mobiles claims Samsung is offering a Rs. 7,000 (~$98) discount on the device at offline stores across the country, effectively bringing the price down to Rs. 1,57,999 (~$2205). The device still retails at pre-discounted prices on Samsung’s online store at the time of publication.
Samsung Galaxy Fold Specifications and Features
The Samsung Galaxy Fold flaunts a primary 7.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED QXGA+ display on the inside and a secondary 4.6-inch Super AMOLED HD+ display on the outside. The device draws power from a 2.8GHz Snapdragon 855 SoC with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of native storage.
In terms of optics, the Galaxy Fold features a total of six sensors, including two 12-megapixel lenses on the outside, which is accompanied by a 16-megapixel sensor. There is a 10-megapixel selfie sensor on the front, along with an 8-megapixel lens. The Galaxy Fold also features a 10-megapixel camera above the smaller display on the inside.
The Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone draws power from a 4,380mAh battery and runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based One UI. Security measures include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and Face Unlock. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is available in Space Silver and Cosmos Black. It ships with the wireless Galaxy Buds, which cost Rs. 9,990 (~$140) when purchased separately.
Reports of the arrival of Huawei Watch GT2 in India have been doing the rounds of the internet for quite some time now. But no official word around a tentative launch date was available so far. Huawei India just updated its official website with the ‘Notify Me’ button for the Watch GT2 earlier today. The link opens a pop-up window leading to the launch page on Amazon and Flipkart.
It is hardly surprising that Huawei plans to launch the Huawei Watch GT2 here in India, considering the first-generation Watch GT is among the best-selling smartwatches in the country. Huawei Watch GT2 will be available on both Flipkart and Amazon India. The smartwatch was first unveiled during the IFA 2019 tech exhibition in Berlin, Germany in September.
The Huawei Watch GT2 is available in two variants, 42 mm and 46 mm. While the 42 mm variant features a 1.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 390 x 390 pixels. The 46 mm variant sports a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. The GT2 draws power from a Kirin A1 chipset, which is the world’s first dual-mode BT/BLE Bluetooth 5.1 SoC with Huawei’s patented BT-UHD protocol, capable of transmission speeds of up to 6.5MBps. It is based on Huawei’s in-house Isochronous Dual Channel transmission technology for low power consumption and low latency and 365 MHz audio processing for quick and stable Bluetooth connectivity along with accurate video and audio synchronization. The smartwatch is waterproof up to 50 meters.
Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.1 BR/BLE/EDR, GPS, and features a range of sensors including optical heart rate sensor, geomagnetic sensor, gyroscopic sensor, accelerometer sensor, ambient light sensor, and air pressure sensor. The Watch GT2 has dedicated power and function buttons. The device draws power from a 455 mAh battery and runs on Google’s Wear OS-based Lite OS. While the 46mm variant offers 14 days of continuous backup on a single charge, the battery on the 42mm lasts for seven days.
Huawei’s Honor brand on Tuesday this week announced the Honor V30 and V30 Pro smartphones in China. The two models came out as the brand’s first 5G smartphones and they bring 5G to the mid-range segment. We bring you hands-on pictures of the Honor V30 Pro with a short review of the design and features.
The Honor V30 Pro is the topmost version and it bears the same design as the V30 so take this as an analysis of the Honor V30’s design as well. Not to leave you in doubt, the two models only differ in a few aspects including their memory configurations. The V30 is available in 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM with just 128GB storage option. While the V30 Pro comes in 8GB of RAM and 128GB and 256GB storage options. The V30 Pro equally has a slightly smaller 4100mAhbattery with 40W wired fast charging support and wireless charging support. Wireless charging is lacking on the V30 even though it packs a slightly larger 4200mAh battery.
In terms of design, the Honor V30 Pro 5G utilises a punch-hole display on its 6.57-inch IPS LCD display with full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixel and 20:9 aspect ratio. We had thought Huawei would shift to an LED punch-hole design on this model that disappointingly didn’t happen. The elliptical shaped cutout houses two selfie cameras. The cutout ensures the bezels at the top is trimmed down giving it a 91.46% screen ratio.
The fingerprint sensor of the phone can be found on the right edge embedded in the power button. The Honor V30 features the same dual punch-hole display and also comes with a side-facing fingerprint reader. Both phones offer 91.46 percent screen-to-body ratio.
At the back, the V30 Pro packs a triple camera setup arranged vertically inside a rather wide module. The module equally holds the LED flash. Since the device comes with wireless charging, the V30 Pro uses a glass back panel. There is no rear-mounted fingerprint sensor neither is there a front sensor. Instead, the device packs a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The scanner is integrated with the power button and is located just below the volume rocker at the right side of the screen.
The antenna band line extends downward a little at the side which may be the reason why the SIM tray is removed from the side. It is now located at the bottom edge of the phone flanking the USB-C port and microphone. The speaker grill is at the other edge of the charging port.
The device supports 27W superfast wireless charging and 7.5W reverse wireless charging.
The Honor V30 Pro has 162.7 × 75.8 x 8.8mm and it weighs 206g. The thickness and weight are slightly lesser than the V30 5G due to the stated variance in the battery sizes.
You can read more about the Honor Vera 30 Pro from our launch article right here. Meanwhile, check out some more pictures from below.
Black Friday is around the corner, and so are the groundbreaking deals on electronics. It is the best time to grab the new smartphones, smart TVs, and other smart devices. There are epic deals on all the Android smartphones, tablets, and Amazon’s smart hardware devices sale under “Countdown to Black Friday” deals. We have concluded a list of some best Black Friday Deals with a variety of huge discounts.
These irresistible offers are making people have trouble staying away from buying this shipping season. However, the sale has started for the last few weeks, but there are always special offers, especially for the day itself. There are plenty of offers and discounts, but it is hard to sort for the must-shop deals of the day. To ease out the search operation, here’s the list you should go through before spending on any other things.
Major retailers such as Amazon, BestBuy, Kohl’s Apple, Target, Walmart, are participating in black Friday deals.
List of Best Black Friday Deals
Amazon Devices
As always, Amazon is offering more than 50% discount on its fleet of Echo smart speaker and Fire HD tablet devices.
Fire HD and Fire Stick – If you’re looking for a small useful tablet for day-to-day work or want to convert your old TV into Smart one using the FireStick TV, then make sure to check these discounts. The discount of more than $30 on all the Fire HD Tablets including Fire HD 8, Fire HD 8 Kids Edition, Fire 7, Fire 7 Kids Edition, and Fire HD. Pricing details are as follow:
Alexa-enabled Echo smart devices – Amazon Echo devices are the best companions if you’re looking to buy any smart device. It can serve different purposes and let the users gain some automation in the house. The smart home product is available in varied sizes, including Echo Auto, Echo Dot, Echo Show, and others. There are discounts of over 50% for the devices.
The Cupertino Giant is not behind in offering huge discounts on the iPad and some other devices.
Apple iPad 10.2 (Latest) – The interested users can grab the 10.2″ retina display iPad for the discount price of $249.00 down from the usual price of $329. The 32GB WiFi-only tablet is powered with A10 Fusion chip and packs an 8-megapixel primary rear camera.
Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch) – It comes with a 12.9-inch edge-to-edge liquid Retina display packing TrueTone and Promotion features. There’s a 12-megapixel rear camera and a 7-megapixel TrueDepth front camera. It is available in different storage variants of 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The offer details are as follows:
Apple Airpods – Enhance your music listening experience with all-new Apple Airpods. The company is offering a $10 off on its usual price of $249. The sweat and water-resistant AirPods Pro are available for $239. The Active Nouse Cancellation packed device is available at a discount until the next few days.
Apple MacBook Air 13″ – The smartphone comes with a 13.3-inch Retina Display. It is powered by an 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor coupled with Intel UHD Graphics 617. The device is equipped with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD Storage with expandable up to 1TB. The MacBook Air can give 12 hours of battery backup, which is enough for usage.
Google Smart TV Kit – The Google Kit that usually retails at $74 is available at the discounted price of $35. You can even get $10 in credit for the Vudu video store in a “smart TV kit.”
Pixel 4 – Google Pixel 4 series is also on sale from Amazon and the official Google Store. The interested users have to shell out $599 for 64GB version and $699 for 128GB internal storage version of Pixel 4. Further, the Pixel 4 XL is available at the discounted price of $699 for the 64GB version and $799 for the 128GB storage version.
Galaxy Note 10 Factory Unlocked – Grab 256 GB Note 10 with free Galaxy Buds at $749. It packs a 6.3″ bezel-less display with an under-display fingerprint. The phone packs a triple camera sensor (12+12+16) and a 3500 mAh Battery. Know More about the device.
Galaxy S10/S10+ – Save hundreds of bucks while buying the Galaxy S10 using $450 gift card offer. Galaxy S10 comes with a 6.1″ Dynamic AMOLED display. It packs a triple rear camera, 8GB RAM, 128/512GB internal storage, 3.5mm audio jack, 3400-mAh battery, Bluetooth 5.0, and Snapdragon 855. The galaxy S10+ comes with a 6.4-inch display.
Fitbit Versa 2 – The reasonable price of Fitbit Versa 2 becomes more attractive if you get $95 off the actual price. The hybrid fitness tracker and the smartwatch is available with long-lasting battery and compatibility across Android and iOS. It is available for a limited time sale at $150.
Roku Ultra 2019 Streaming Media – Get home Media streaming player at more than 50% discount for just $48. The user can easily stream favorite TV over the internet with 4K/HD/HDR support. It even allows voice control to search across channels, turn captions on and more. It includes lost remote finder, USB and micro-SD ports. It got support to stream movies and series on Apple TV+, Netflix, HBO, DIsoney+, prime Video to cable alternatives. The user will also get JBL headphones for free.
Xbox One X with Jedi Fallen Deluxe Edition – Grab the Xbox One X for $350 and enjoy 4k gaming experience. It is the best deal for teh Star Wars fan who loves to play games and wants to get better and immersive gaming experience.
We hope you would enjoy the list and get the maximum discount on these products. Don’t forget to share to let us know about what you purchased at this year’s Black Friday this year via comments below?
Black Friday is here once again and Ulefone has prepared large discounts for its rugged Armor series and entry-level S series on its Aliexpress store. So, it would be a perfect time to grab a rugged phone on the cheap. Let’s take a look at what they have to offer.
Ulefone Armor 7 flagship
Ulefone Armor 7 is this year’s flagship of the company and is powered by Helio P90 octa-core SoC backed by 8GB RAM and 128GB of flash storage. Also, there is a triple AI camera on the back with a 48MP main sensor as well as a 16MP selfie shooter. In addition, there is a 6.3” FHD+ waterdrop screen, 5500mAh battery with Qi 10W wireless charging, face & fingerprint unlock, NFC with Google Pay, and Android 9.0 Pie. You can get it 25% off for just $369.99 here.
Ulefone Armor 3W/3WT
If you prefer the combination of rugged features with a huge battery, then take a look at Armor 3W/Armor 3WT, which come with a massive 10300mAh battery. They are powered by the Helio P70 AI SoC accompanied by 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and they sport a 21MP Sony camera on the back and an 8MP front shooter. They are rather compact since they come with a 5.7″ 18:9 FHD+ screen while other features include face/fingerprint unlock, dual-4G/dual-VoLTE, NFC with Google Pay, global network bands, and Android 9.0 Pie. The Armor 3Wcosts just $224.99 while its walkie-talkie version, Armor 3WT costs just $259.99.
Ulefone Armor 6E
If you prefer something cheaper then you should consider the Armor 6E with Helio P70 SoC at the discounted price of $182.49. It comes with a 6.2″ FHD+ notch screen, 4GB/64GB memory configuration, 16MP/2MP dual rear camera, an 8MP selfie camera, 5000mAh battery with Qi 10W wireless charging, face/fingerprint unlock, and Android 9.0 Pie. You can find it here.
Ulefone Note 7
On the other hand, if rugged isn’t what you are looking for, you can get the super-affordable Ulefone Note 7 at just $49.99! It is powered by the MT6580 4-core SoC coupled with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. Also, it sports a triple camera setup with an 8MP main sensor while the display is 6.1″ with 19.2:9 aspect ratio and waterdrop notch. What’s more, there is a 3500mAh battery, 3 card slots for 2 SIMS and 1 microSD card, Face recognition and Android 9 Pie Go. You can get it here.
Lastly, there are other devices available too like the rugged entry-level Ulefone Armor X3 with 5000mAh battery priced at only $71.24, and its 4G version Armor X5 for just $89.99. For more details about the products and promotions, you can visit Ulefone’s Aliexpress store or their official website.
All manufacturers around the world are participating in the biggest shopping festival of the year -Black Friday- and UGREEN, besides the great discounts that you can find on their Official Amazon Store, is also holding a huge Giveaway event. Before we continue with the Giveaway gifts, check out the biggest discounts offered in the video below.
Now, the Giveaway event is held on the company’s blog and is offering some of the greatest gifts available right now. The difference from other giveaways is that it not only includes UGREEN products but is also offering Amazon gift cards to buy whatever you want! So, the 1st prize will go to 4 people that will get a $100 Amazon gift card each! The 2nd prize that will go to 10 winners is a UGREEN PD Fast Charge Set that includes an 18W PD Power Charger x1 and an MFi-certified USB Type-C to Lightning Cable. Lastly, the 3rd prize is a UGREEN Phone Holder that will go to 20 lucky winners.
If you want to participate in the Giveaway, visit the Event page and complete the necessary steps. There are still 3 days left!
Xiaomi has launched a new mobile power bank with a “retro radio” design under the Youpin platform. The power bak also doubles as an FM radio and has a 10,000mAh battery capacity. The gadget comes with an affordable 138 yuan ($19) price tag. This is similar in design to the power bank/handwarmer which was launched yesterday bearing the same price tag.
The power bank weighs 212g and is made from skin-friendly PC+ABS plastic with a portable design that can be grabbed with one hand. The power bank utilises two USB output ports with a maximum rating of 5V/2.1A and has a digital display that shows the power level. There is equally a button at the top which is used to turn on and off the FM radio. The battery is said to conform with the international aviation standard and can charge the iPhone X three times. There is also a USB 2.0 port for charging the power bank.
The radio speaker is also crammed inside with a cool speaker grill that mimics the 70s radio design. There’s even a couple of inscriptions- “Time flies”, “The age of elvis” at the body.
The retro-styled power bank/FM radio comes in Black, White and Pink colours which should cater to the preferences of male and female folks.
UGREEN couldn’t be absent from the biggest discount day of the year so, if you are looking for chargers or something like a USB hub or tablet holder, it is a perfect time to grab what you want. UGREEN is known for its excellent quality accessories and the same goes for the products on offer on Amazon.
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Starting with the UGREEN Portable Charger, it offers 10000mAh capacity, it comes with USB C Power Delivery input and output, which can output 5V/3A,9V/2A,12V/1.5A, fast charge your PD devices, fast charge your iPhone Xs from 0% to 50% in 30 minutes. Of course, it supports QC3.0 on both USB C and USB A ports. If you, on the other hand, are looking for a wall charger, the Type-C 18W charger with PD3.0 will definitely get the job done. This charger is the perfect match to the Type-C to Lightning cable also on offer so that you can get fast charging on your iPhone without paying Apple a premium price for their quick charger.
If you are the owner of an iPhone, there’s a good chance that you also own an Apple Watch. If you do and you want a compact charger for when you are on the go, the UGREEN has you covered with its wireless USB charger that goes directly on your wall charger, no cable needed.
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Lastly, there’s also a tablet stand as well as a Type-C hub on offer. The stand helps you place your tablet at whatever angle you want, depending on the activity you want to perform. The Type-C hub comes with a 4K HDMI output port, SD and TF card readers, and 3 USB 3.0 ports. And all ports can work simultaneously!
A Redmi Note 7 Pro model has reportedly gone up in flames in China. Song Yujie, a citizen of Zhoukou, Henan Province logged a report on November 27 that the Redmi Note 7 Pro that he had purchased for his father and used for more than 3 months was “spontaneously ignited” while in use. The phone was purchased on July 24 from Xiaomi Mall in China and the incident happened on October 29.
According to the report, the phone was kept on a quilt with the father using it to play a video. The father had fallen asleep when he was awoken by the smell of something burning. He then noticed the smartphone was in flame. However, no further damage was done except for a charred device, burns to the quilt and a minor burn to Song’s father while trying to put out the flame. The picture provided by Song Yujie of the mobile phone after the fire showed that the entire mobile phone was broken down into several black parts after burning.
A Xiaomi after-sales customer service personnel explained to reporters on November 28 that Mr Song’s mobile phone which was on fire was identified as “non-mobile phone quality problem”. This means the phone was on fire due to external reasons and wasn’t related to the quality of the phone. With such verdict, even though the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with an 18-month warranty, the burnt phone isn’t covered by the warranty.
Interestingly, this is similar to the case of Chavhan Ishwar whose one-month-old Redmi Note 7S went up in flames while left idle at his office desk. Xiaomi India’s response is also similar. Such incidence and Xiaomi’s response are serious causes for concern and raise several key questions. Is Xiaomi compromising quality to keep its phone prices down? Are Xiaomi customer service personnel just plain incompetent or the company is simply evading liability by blaming external forces when its phones go up in flames?
Samsung‘s upcoming entry in its flagship Galaxy series had its renders leaked recently. It showcased a unique design that had never been seen before in a Samsung smartphone. However, since no official announcement has been made the accuracy of the leak still comes into question. But, a new report has just surfaced that reveals a case for the Galaxy S11+ which matches with the previously leaked design.
Samsung Galaxy S11+ Case
According to new images found online, the case for the Samsung Galaxy S11+ can clearly be seen as having a distinct cutout for the penta camera module. It is in line with the previous design leak with the device having a rather large camera module which can be observed on the top left corner. On the front, a single center punch-hole selfie camera can be found.
Reportedly, the main camera of the Samsung Galaxy S11+ is a 108-megapixel shooter which is accompanied by a 48MP secondary camera, a ToF lens, a wide-angle camera, and a Bright Night sensor. It is said to support 10x optical zoom and up to 100x hybrid zoom. Under the hood, it is speculated that the handset will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Samsung’s Exynos 990 for its different regional variants. Furthermore, it is reportedly powered by a 4,900mAh battery and will be priced around 999 USD or roughly 7016 CNY.
Samsung Galaxy S11+ Penta Camera
However, since no official confirmation has yet to be made. It is also advised to take this report with a grain of salt too. Although, the leakster that showcased the original renders is a veteran and has yet to be proven entirely inaccurate. So, we will have to wait and see what’s in store for us from the South Korean firm.
In October, Nubia had launched the Nubia Z20 dual display flagship phone in the global markets. Since launch, it has been only available in Diamond Black color. Starting from the Twilight Blue edition of the phone is up for pre-orders.
The shipments of the pre-ordered units of the Nubia Z20 Twilight Blue edition will begin on Dec. 2. Customer can avail Noobz Earphones worth around $15 for free by subscribing to Nubia’s mailing list. Also, online stores in Australia, Canada, EU, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Macao, Singapore, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S. are offering $50 discount for the buyers of Nubia Z20 until Dec. 3. With the discount, the Nubia Z20 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is priced at $449.
The Nubia Z20 has 1586.6 x 75.3 x 9.mm dimensions and it features a notch-less 6.42-inch AMOLED full HD+ resolution display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio on the front. Its rear is fitted with a 5.1-inch AMOLED display that supports HD+ resolution. The Nubia UI 7 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. The Snapdragon 855+ chipset fuels the phone along with 8 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB.
The Nubia Z20 lacks a selfie camera. Instead the rear 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 16-megapixel triple camera setup can be used to capture topnotch selfies with the second display used as the viewfinder. The device is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging. The phone is equipped with side-mounted fingerprint scanners on its right and left sides. There is no microSD card on the device. It also lacks support for 3.5mm audio jack.
Samsung has been consistently releasing Android 10 roadmap for different countries. Israel, China, India and Philippines are some of the countries for which Samsung has confirmed that the Android 10 roadmap. The Android 10 update schedule does not include Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 8 in the list of eligible devices. This seems to be a confirmation from Samsung that the aforementioned flagship phones from 2017 won’t be treated with Android 10 update.
Announced in March 2017, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 came preloaded with Android 7 Nougat. The Galaxy Note 8 that went official in the same year in August also came with Nougat preinstalled. These phones were entitled to receive to receive two major OS updates. The South Korean company has already released Android Oreo and Pie updates. Hence, these devices won’t be receiving the latest Android 10 upgrade.
Samsung’s roadmap for Android 10 update for its smartphones and tablets includes as many as 40+ Galaxy devices. The rollout will begin starting from next year. In the previous years when the company prioritized on releasing new Android updates to its flagship devices and later made it available to mid-rangers. However, the Android 10 rollout will be available for flagship phones as well as some mid-rangers in the first quarter in the coming year.
The Samsung Galaxy S11 series of flagship phones will come preloaded with Android 10. Even handful of other upcoming phones such as Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 phones are expected to come with preloaded with Android 10 OS.
Amidst the US-China trade disputes, Huawei is still facing issues with the US Government. The Chinese firm is now aiming to challenge a decision made by the US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) that has banned Huawei from using government funds to buy its telecommunications networking equipment.
Earlier this year, Huawei was placed on the ‘Entity List‘ which disallowed other US-based companies to have trade relations with the company. This move from the US Commerce Department saw Huawei lose Google‘s Android OS support. Since then, the company is still facing problems with the Government after allegations were made over the risk of national security.
According to the FCC, Chinese vendors have largely been excluded from the US market, with many major network carriers using radio equipments from Ericsson, Nokia, and others. Notably, a small number of providers are still using kits from Huawei and ZTE due to it being relatively inexpensive. However, the FCC has voted on a measure that mandates US operators to remove and replace Huawei kit from their networks. The Rural Wireless Association, which represents operators with fewer than 100,000 customers estimates that the replacement of Chinese kit would cost up to 1 billion dollars; and this is just a quarter of its members.
Huawei plans to file an appeal against this decision. The tech giant has 30 days to file the appeal at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, Louisiana. The company has frequently denied the allegations from the US Government regarding security risks and stated that no evidence of any unlawful conduct has been produced to date. Additionally, US companies wish to partner with such Chinese firms and have argued that the ban also cuts off a valuable source of their revenue.
Huawei MateBook X Pro
The US Government is currently issuing a license for such trade and has received 300 applications. So far, about half have been rejected while the other half have been approved, such as Microsoft supplying Windows 10 OS to Huawei laptops.
Blackview’s big surprise in the entry-level category just hit the market exclusively on Aliexpress and the price is just unbelievable: $79.99! Before you go on with the order, make sure to watch the unboxing and hands-on video below. Note that in the box you will also find a pair of earphones, a case, and a screen protector!
As you can see, the A80 Pro scores 99.720 points on the AnTuTu benchmark v8.1.4 and that’s an excellent score for a less-than-$80 smartphone. But besides the benchmark score, real-life performance like gaming seems smooth and fluid. The Blackview A80 Pro runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by the MediaTeK Helio P25 Octa-Core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
What makes it stand out among other budget phones is its Sony® IMX258 13MP quad rear camera. Also, it sports a 4680mAh big battery despite its 8.8mm slim body. That battery should last more than a day on a single charge. In terms of cellular coverage, it supports global LTE network bands, which makes it suitable for travelers or businessmen.
In addition, there is a 6.49″ in-cell display and the front panel reaches 90.3% screen/body ratio. It comes with HD+ resolution which is good for the market segment and price and colors are vivid. Speaking about colors, the A80 Pro comes in 4 color variations: Gradient Blue, Emerald Green, Interstellar Black, and Coral Red.
Back to the open sale, the price of $79.99 is a limited time offer and will last for just 5 days, until December 3rd. That’s 50% off the official retail price so, if you’re interested in getting a quad-camera budget king, snap it up now. Also, Blackview is offering discounts on 10 more of its devices for the Black Friday on Amazon with up to 20% off.
Vivo will be launching the dual-mode 5G enabled Vivo X30 and Vivo X30 Pro smartphones in the coming month. Earlier this week, the Chinese firm had shared a video that showcased the entire design of the phone along with its three color variants. Today, the company has released couple of images that feature the Red and Aurora gradient color variants of the Vivo X30.
In the images shown below, popular Chinese supermodel Liu Wen can be seen endorsing the upcoming Vivo X30 phone. Vivo claims that the Vivo X30 series is designed for professional photography. It is fitted with a quad camera system on its rear shell that is made out of a curved glass. The phone promises to offer up to 60x hybrid zoom technology. The quad camera setup will have a dedicated periscope lens for higher optical zoom.
The frontside of the Vivo X30 is not visible in the above images. However, the teaser video that was recently released by the company had revealed that it will be equipped with a punch-hole display. The smartphone is fitted with a volume rocker and a power button on its right edge. The left spine of the phone features a dedicated button for accessing the Jovi AI assistant. The top edge of the phone features a 3.5mm audio jack and its bottom is fitted with an external speaker and a USB-C. The handset will continue to sport an in-display fingerprint reader like the predecessor model.
The Samsung-made Exynos 980 chipset will be fueling the Vivo X30 series that will enable support for dual-mode 5G. The X30 duo could be the first phones to come preloaded with the all new JoviOS that will replace the usual FunTouchOS UI. Recently, the Vivo V1938A/T smartphone was spotted on the database of 3C regulatory body. It is believed that it could be the Vivo X30 or X30 Pro handset. The 3C listing reveled that the phone may ship with a charger that supports 33W fast charging. The Vivo X30 series will break cover next month, but its launch date is currently under the wraps.
Xiaomi will re-launching its Mi Credit platform for personal loans in India on December 3, the company has confirmed. Given that the Chinese smartphone maker had originally launched Mi Credit in May last year, it seems that the company will now unveil a revamped version in the country.
While nothing is known about the revamped version of this service, a newer version of the Mi Credit app has been uploaded to Google Play Store earlier this month which suggests that the company is planning to announce a new feature and revamped user interface.
The company has also sent out invites for the upcoming launch on Thursday. Initially launched in May 2018, Mi Credit is the company’s service that acts as a platform for users to initiate instant financial lending in India.
The service, which is aimed at young professionals, can be initiated in less than 10 minutes with a simple KYC verification and offers tenure between 15 days to 90 days with interest rate of 3 percent per month. However, the service is currently available to MIUI users only and will not be available for stock Android phones like Xiaomi Mi A1.
The company says that Mi Credit acts as a platform for users to “initiate financial lending.” Xiaomi has also listed the financial loan providers on Mi Credit where users can log onto the platform and apply for quick loans.
The launch of Mi Credit marks the company’s third value-added internet service in India after the company launched Mi Music and Mi Video earlier this month. As said, it remains to be seen how the service will be different from the earlier one.
DxOMark has just unveiled its pick for the best smartphone cameras of 2019. Previously, the company’s primary focus was on DSLR’s and digital cameras but have since started testing smartphones as well. Now, they are a popular means for smartphone manufacturers to get their latest devices tested and ranked amongst their competitors.
Unsurprisingly, the list of the best performing smartphone cameras has big names like Xiaomi, Huawei, Samsung, and Apple. DxOMark reviewed a total of 31 smartphones this year which ranged from budget to flagship models from major brands and has compiled the best smartphone under multiple categories.
Best All-Rounder: Huawei Mate 30 Pro / Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Xiaomi CC9 Pro Premium Edition take top honors for DxOMark’s Camera ratings. This makes both devices a great choice for mobile photographers that need top-notch camera performance. Being an all-rounder means that the camera is exceptional in taking both images and videos.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Best For Videos: Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
With a video score of 102, Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro Max is the leader in smartphone videography. The tests showcased the device’s capability of capturing HDR footage which results in a very wide dynamic range. According to DxOMark, iPhone 11 Pro Max produced great color reproduction, exposure, and white balances.
Thanks to the advancements of dedicated telephoto optical lenses, smartphones have been slowly gaining ground in zoom capabilities. Under this title, Xiaomi’s CC9 Pro Premium Edition takes the lead. DxOMark called the devices zoom closest in quality to a ‘real camera’ zoom performance.
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro
Best For Ultra-Wide: Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
For those interested in group shots or landscape photography, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10+ is your best bet. Ultra-wide angle lens has become a recurring feature in high-end smartphones over the past couple of years. However, not all functions the same and the title for the best under this category arrived after a variety of different shooting tests.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
Best For Night Photography: Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Smartphones in recent years have advanced immensely in their camera performances. The one area this holds true the most is lowlight photography. In this category, it was Huawei’s Mate 30 Pro which took the number one spot. It achieved the best result due to a combination of new sensor technologies and innovative software algorithms.
This year Samsung revamped its A-series by flooding the market with multiple models with attractive designs, interesting specs and pricing. In the year 2020, the South Korean company will be launching new A-line up smartphones. Tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed that the company has started working on Galaxy A11, Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A41.
The SM-A115X, SM-A315X and SM-A415X are the respective model numbers of the upcoming Galaxy A11, Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A41 phones. At present, there is no information available on the specifications of these phones. However, it is believed that the three phones will be arriving with higher internal storage than their predecessor versions.
The base model of most of the Galaxy A-series arriving next year will have an internal storage of 64 GB. These new A-line smartphones are expected to offer up to 128 GB of native storage. Recent reports have revealed that the South Korean company is working on other A-series phones such as Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A81. The A51 and A71 phones are expected to come with a punch-hole placed at the top-center position of their screens whereas the A81 could be a rebranded version of the rumored Galaxy Note 10 Lite with S Pen. However, there is no information on the design of the Galaxy A11, Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A41 phones.
The new Galaxy phones are expected to break cover by the start of the coming year. The Galaxy A51 could be one of the first A-series phone to go official in 2020. The rumor mill has so far revealed that it has a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display that offers full HD+ resolution and it could be powered by Exynos 9611 SoC and 4 GB of RAM. It may arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB internal storage choices.
The Android 10 flavored with One UI 2.0 may come preloaded on the device. It may come with 48-megapixel main lens, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel depth sensor and a 5-megapixel macro lens. It may come with a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. The device may house a 4,000mAh battery with fast charging support.
Recent reports have revealed that Vivo is gearing up to launch the Vivo V17 smartphone in India. In terms of the specs and rear design, it will be the very same Vivo V17 phone that had gone official in Russia recently. However, it may sport a different front design. Several Indian publications have revealed invites for a V-series launch event on Dec. 9. It is likely that the Vivo V17 may go official on the said date in India.
The invite for the launch event but claims that the invite confirms on the arrival of a V-series phone with a punch-hole display. As shown in the image below, the display has a punch-hole placed at the top-right corner. The Dec. 9 date is also mentioned in the invite.
The Vivo V17 phone that went official in Russia has a waterdrop notch display. However, a recent report had revealed that the Vivo V17 will be sporting a punch-hole display. Hence, it appears that the V-series phone with punch-hole that will be announced on Dec. 9 could very well be the Vivo V17.
The Vivo V17 will have a diamond-shaped quad camera module on its back with the Samsung GM1 48-megapixel primary lens. Placed inside the punch-hole of the phone will be a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Vivo V17 is expected to offer Super Night Scene not only for its rear cameras, but also its front camera will be equipped with it. Hence, it will allow the Vivo V17 to capture impressive selfies in low-light conditions.
The other expected features of the Vivo V17 include 6.38-inch S-AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader, Snapdragon 665 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It will come loaded with FunTouch OS 9.2 UI based Android 9 Pie OS.
As far as pricing is concerned, a recent leak had claimed that the Vivo V17 may cost around Rs. 22,000 (~$306) in India. In Russia, the phone is available in color variants like the Cloud Blue and Fog Blue.
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