Vivo unveiled a new true wireless headset dubbed the Vivo TWS earphone along with the NEX 3 series in September this year. Crafted to deliver an immersive music listening experience, the earphone adopts highly advanced and industry-first technology.
Touted as Vivo’s first true wireless high-definition sound quality smart headset, the Vivo TWS Earphone has gone up for sale bearing reduced price on Giztop. Available in blue, as well as white color options, the Vivo TWS Earphone would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online, as well as offline stores.
The blue color option of the earphone usually retails for $169.99, but you can now buy it for just $125. Likewise, the white-tinted Vivo TWS Earphone that normally carries a $171.99 price tag is currently available for just $127 on Giztop.
Housed in a lightweight and portable frame, the Vivo TWS Earphone weighs in at only 4.4g. During the manufacturing process, the earphone has gone through six stringent rounds of testing by several users to adjust the design to optimize the ergonomics.
The Vivo TWS Earphone comes with a built-in 14.2mm large sound unit with apt X and AAC high-definition audio decoding technology support. Furthermore, it is powered by Qualcomm QCC5126 wireless chip with dual-core CPU architecture for a 100% increased performance and a 300% improved memory performance as compared to its predecessor.
You can follow this link to check out more details about the Vivo TWS Earphone and place your order before the promo comes to an end.
Xiaomi’s Mi CC9 Pro and Premium Edition metamorphosed into the Mi Note 10 on the international scene. The smartphone was released recently packing a powerful camera setup that upset the balance on DXOMark’s phone camera ranking. In order to keep the device protected, Xiaomi has released a custom protective case for the smartphone.
The Mi CC9 Pro/Premium Edition Contrast Ribbon Case is now officially on sale on Xiaomi Mall for just 69 yuan ($9). The case is available in two colours; blue and black. The one with a blue case comes with an orange-yellow-green streamer while the black case version has a red streamer. The streamer comes in handy to prevent the device from falling easily and also from theft. Both variants have the “RUOK” logo printed on the streamer cable. The casing offers little protection to the rear cameras, though.
The Mi CC9 Pro features a Snapdragon 730G SoC and packs a 108MP Samsung sensor as its main camera sensor in an array of 5 sensors.
Samsung India plans to roll out the Android 10 update for budget and premium devices simultaneously within the next couple of months. In a historic first for Samsung India, budget devices including the Galaxy A and M series will get a stable Android 10 update, complete with the One UI 2.0 skin alongside flagship devices like the Galaxy S and the Galaxy Note. The chaebol allegedly started running beta programs for the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 alongside the M20 and M30 as recently as mid-November.
Samsung Android 10 Roadmap for India
The Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+ will receive the Android 10 update in January 2020, along with the Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, and the Galaxy A30. Next in line is the Galaxy M40 that is slated to receive the software update in March.
Starting April 2020, the Samsung Galaxy A6, Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A7, Galaxy A9, Galaxy A50, Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A70s, Galaxy A80, Galaxy M30s, Galaxy Tab S6, and the Galaxy Fold will receive the OTA update. Next in line are the Galaxy A8 Star, Galaxy A10, Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A30s, and the Galaxy M10s, which are due for an update in June. The last batch of smartphones to receive the Android 10 update in Q2 2020 includes the Galaxy On6, Galaxy J6, and the Galaxy A20s.
Q3 2020 starts with the Galaxy J6+, Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy On8, Galaxy J8, Galaxy Tab S4 and the Galaxy Tab S5e receiving the updates in July. Followed by the Galaxy Tab A 8 and the Galaxy Tab S5e in August. The last remaining devices in Samsung’s portfolio ready for the Android 10 update include the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) and the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 that will receive the update in September.
It is surprising to see the Galaxy A30 in this list since it is not among the best-selling smartphones in Samsung’s line-up. However, considering that it shares similar hardware with the Galaxy M30, both devices are slated to receive the software update simultaneously. According to Samsung’s official roadmap, it seems no devices are slated for an update in February. However, as Samsung notes, the roadmap is not sculpted in stone and might change in the future. Apart from the Indian division, Samsung Israeland China have also confirmed the Android 10 roadmap.
It has been a couple of months following the launch of the Amazfit GTS. The watch which is available in six different colors has also made its way to India and Europe. Today, in China, Huami announced a new Titanium Edition of the Amazfit GTS.
The body of the standard version of the watch is made of aircraft-grade aluminum alloy while the straps are made of silicone. The Amazfit GTS Titanium Edition swaps the aluminum body for titanium which is stronger and more resistant to corrosion. The silicone straps have also been replaced with fluoro rubber, a material that is softer, skin-friendly, and resistant to dirt.
Other than the difference in materials, the features are the same. So you get a 1.65-inch AMOLED Retina display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It can track up to 12 different sports including swimming, hiking, skiing, weightlifting, mountaineering, trail running, and elliptical training. There is also sleep monitoring and heart rate monitoring. It has a 220mah battery with up to 2-weeks of battery life. The watch has GPS, NFC, and is water-resistant up to 5ATM.
The new version is priced at ¥1299 (~$185), ¥400 (~$57) more than the standard version with an aluminum body and silicone straps. It will go on sale on December 1 on Tmall, Amazfit store on JD.com, and on the Youpin online store.
In recent times, DxOMark ratings have become increasingly more popular for smartphones. Previously, the company used to primarily focus on professional-grade cameras but has since diversified its expertise to smartphones. Now, ASUS‘s ROG Phone 2 (Republic of Gaming) has ranked in the top 5 for audio quality in smartphones according to DxOMark ratings.
ASUS ROG Phone 2 DxoMark Audio Rating
The ROG Gaming Phone 2 scored an overall 69 points in the DxOMark rating which gives it the 4th position in the ranking list. In terms of sound alone, the ASUS gaming smartphone has received a very good score, according to officials. Breaking down the score, the handset receive 70 points for audio playback and 64 points for recording. Needless to say, it is a gaming phone and playback is much more important than recording in most cases.
For sound output, the ASUS ROG Gaming Phone 2 has stereo speakers that support DTS X output. Notably, each stereo speaker has a built-in independent amplifier as well. The gaming smartphone is also equipped with a dedicated muffler microphone. The device provides excellent audio performance with sufficient volume with its dual front-facing speakers, especially for gamers. The dual speaker positioning also helps provide users with a wide range and accurate sound fields.
ASUS ROG Phone 2 Playback & Recording DxOMark Rating
To sum things up, the strengths of the ROG Gaming Phone 2 definitely lies with its gaming audio. However, in terms of recording, the phone’s volume of recorded sound is relatively low and may suffer from excessive background noise. Hence, voice communication in the crowded outdoors is one of its weaknesses. Additionally, the list of the top-performing smartphones is led by Huawei Mate 20 X, followed by Apple iPhone XS Max and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Around November last year, Xiaomi had announced a sleek-looking smart video doorbell under the Youpin crowdfunding platform and the product was a hit. Not only did it generate so many interests, but the product also received positive reviews. The crowdfunding exercise recorded a completion rate of 4000% and the product became sold out in no distant time. A new improved version dubbed Dingling Smart Video Doorbell S has just been launched.
The Dingling Smart Video Doorbell S enhanced version had several improvements geared towards enhancing the performance. First off, the doorbell’s wide-angle lens is increased from 105° FOV to 156°. The new model now has a FullHD lens with 1080p resolution. It also comes with a higher H.265 video coding technology which makes video transmission faster and experience better.
However, the biggest improvement on the Dingling Smart Video Doorbell S is the battery life. The battery onboard is said to be capable of lasting for up to 6 months under the condition of shooting twenty videos of 10-seconds duration each per day. The battery life is also not affected by the ambient temperature. The battery is also compatible with most of the rechargeable batteries on the market.
Further, the new version now allows owners to save messages for example for a delivery man to know where to drop off a package. Also, you can manually adjust the monitoring distance and humanoid recognition technology in order for the alarm not to go off when a neighbour walks past a shared passageway to his/her apartment. The new product uses a 100 ° large PIR detection angle, and the longest detection distance can reach 5, 6 meters. There are three detection distance settings of Far, middle and near. This version comes with a new generation of artificial intelligence chip and AI human figure recognition technology to effectively reduce invalid triggers.
Finally, the feature that is known as “Variable Voice Intercom” is onboard. This is specially developed for women and enables female users to better protect themselves by disguising their voices. Also, you get a reminder on your smartphone when someone rings the doorbell.
The pricing starts at 259 yuan ($36) while the entire package is on offer for 299 yuan ($42).
Ahead of the Black Friday that is coming tomorrow, Chuwi is offering some of the best prices of the year for its laptop and tablet lineup. Most of their products have discounts of up to 20% and that is some great news for many users. Let’s see some of the best deals below. You can check out all the deals on the activity page. On that page, you will find additional discount coupons.
Sub-$200: Chuwi HeroBook
Chuwi calls the HeroBook “the king of budget laptops” as it costs well below $200 and offers exceptional specs for that price. It is a 14.1″ FHD display laptop with an awesome battery life up to 9 hours. In addition, it comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage while you can extend the storage via the M.2 slot. Inside lies the Intel E8000 CPU and the small bezels make it a rather compact device to carry around. You can get on Amazon US for $159.99, Amazon ES for €175.20, Amazon IT for €186.15, Amazon FR for €175.20, and Amazon JP for JPY21200.
Sub-$300: Chuwi LapBook Pro
LapBook Pro features a 14.1″ display with almost non-existent bezels making it look like it sports a full-display design, reaching nearly 90% screen/body ratio. Intel N4100 CPU with 9th Gen graphics powers the laptop backed by 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD with M.2 expansion slot and the keyboard is backlit like much more expensive devices. It costs well below $300 on Amazon JP (JPY29200) while it’s just above that on Amazon US ($303.2)
Sub-$400: Chuwi AeroBook
The AeroBook is a 13.3″ display laptop in the body of a 12″ one thanks to its ultra-narrow bezels. With a full-metal body, it weighs just 1.26kg and has a well-balanced performance/quality ratio. It features the powerful Intel M3-6Y30 combined with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There’s also a big 38Wh battery, backlit keyboard, and dual-band WiFi. It is available on Amazon DE for just €343.20.
Besides the three laptops mentioned above, Chuwi also offers 2 tablets that participate in the Black Friday activity. Let’s see those too.
Chuwi Hi10 Air
The Intel Z8350-powered tablet sports a fully-laminated 10.1″ HD IPS display as well as 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. In addition, it supports external docking keyboard and comes with USB Type-C ports and a 6500mAh battery. You can get it on Amazon US for $135.99, Amazon DE for €200.79, Amazon ES for €200.79, Amazon IT for €218.69, and Amazon JP for JPY17595.
Chuwi HiPad LTE
Another tablet offered is the HiPad LTE that sports the Helio X27 10-core SoC with 4G/LTE support and a big, 7000mAh battery. Of course, it is an Android-powered tablet and is ideal both for gaming and video playback thanks to the 10.1″ fully-laminated display. You can get it on Amazon US for $127.99, Amazon DE for €135.99, Amazon IT for €179.10, and Amazon FR for just €127.20.
On 27th November 2019, the Xiaomi group held a conference for the third quarter of 2019. Lei Jun, the billionaire co-founder of Xiaomi, stated in the conference that he believes that an affordable 1000 Yuan ($142) 5G smartphone will be available in the market by 2021. He also stated the true transition to 5G networking is just 3-4 years away for the people of China.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
Notably, Xiaomi is expected to release over 10 smartphones in 2020 that are capable of 5G networking; and in general, it is estimated that the penetration rate of 5G mobile phones will be around 40 percent to 50 percent in the Chinese market alone. The Chinese tech giant aims to provide affordable priced 5G smartphones during this time. Additionally, the 5G smartphone market is expected to boom in the next 3-4 years which Xiaomi can capitalize on. This is further made possible by the company’s good cash flow and sufficient inventory which lays a good foundation to build the 5G business on as well.
The smartphone manufacturer released its financial report for the third quarter of 2019. In the report, the average selling price (ASP) of Xiaomi smartphones increased by 4.6 percent in China. Furthermore, it also announced that the company is pushing ahead with the development of 5G smartphones. Knowing Xiaomi, it is not farfetched to assume a 1000 Yuan 5G smartphone might just be available in two years’ time.
The ASUS ROG Phone launched last year as the mobile industry’s top gaming smartphone. While its hardware is nothing short of impressive, its software support has been disappointing.
Yes, the first-gen ROG Phone (ZS600KL) is now receiving Android Pie even though other devices are already getting Android 10. The news was announced on ASUS ZenTalk forums.
The update arrives as version 16.0410.1910.91. Below is the full changelog:
Upgraded system to Android P.
Removed PAge Marker, ZeniMoji, Report Location in Safeguard, weather animation setting, AI Charging.
Removed the Yandex cloud operation of File Manager application.
Upgraded Game Center to Armoury Crate with a whole new design.
Added “Adaptive brightness”, “Adaptive Battery”, “New notifications”, “Status bar icon manager”, “Screen recorder”, and “Local backup” in Settings.
Upgraded Game Genie panel with new design and features.
Added Android P “Swipe up on Home button” gesture.
Support 24-hour forecast in Weather application.
Revamped Mobile Manager, Contacts, File Manager, Calculator, Clock, Gallery, and Weather applications.
Redesigned volume control panel following Android P.
ASUS is currently working on updating the ROG Phone 2 to Android 10. It already rolled out the update to the Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 5Z. However, we do not think the ROG Phone 1 will be getting Android 10 anytime soon, if at all.
The Android Pie update is rolling out gradually, so if you check your device now and it isn’t available yet, you may want to give it a few more days.
Xiaomi has announced the 451st product under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The product is the HL towel disinfection dryer and it comes with a crowdfunding price of 299 yuan ($42). It is expected to start shipping in China on January 6.
The product is tailored towards ensuring clothes washed at home dry up on time even during wet conditions. It is also useful in keeping our towel dry after use since the bathroom usually doesn’t get enough sunlight to dry it before the next use.
This equally prevents the towel from turning into a breeding ground for bacteria. The HL towel disinfection dryer is equipped with a high-efficiency UV sterilization and disinfection function, which can effectively inhibit the growth of viruses and bacteria. If the human body is detected within 2.5m, this function is automatically turned off to create a good bathroom environment and eliminate potential safety hazards.
In order to effectively reduce noise in the hot air duct, the HL towel disinfection dryer uses DC brushless motor technology to ensure high efficiency and large air volume while also saving energy. HL towel disinfection dryer can also intelligently maintain a constant temperature. If the temperature gets too high, the device will automatically cut off the power, giving you continuous warmth in humid and cold seasons.
In terms of design, the HL towel disinfection dryer adopts a simple design. There is a touchscreen display panel at the right edge which shows the working temperature among others. It comes with 3M VHB tape at the back with which it is mounted on the wall. The device uses a twin-blade fan which can supply air at 86 degrees in a wide area. The airstream can reach a distance of 1.5m.
Vivo’s forked version of Google’s Android operating system is called Funtouch OS. The latest is version 9.2 but there is a possibility the operating system may get a new name, albeit one that is familiar.
Today, the project manager for Funtouch OS shared a logo design image for what is called Jovi OS and a caption that translates to “Thank you for having us, we will definitely explore forward!”.
Jovi is the name of Vivo‘s smart assistant that ships with its phones. It offers features such as an image recognizer and a smart scene mode that automatically sends news or notification based on the selected scene/mode.
There are no details about Jovi OS but we believe more details will surface soon. We also presume it may be unveiled in December alongside the Vivo X30 phone and may even debut on the new phone. Hopefully, it brings Android 10 too and not just a name change.
Phase One of the US-China trade discussion is complete, according to the official statement of POTUS Donald Trump. Top negotiators from both countries spoke for hours over the telephone on Tuesday, sorting out the primary concerns. Both countries have agreed to continue working on their remaining differences. According to Trump’s statement, Washington is finalizing the deal that could potentially end the 16-month trade war with Beijing.
As a result of the ongoing trade war, China’s industrial revenue declined considerably. China released a statement on Wednesday claiming its factories recorded the sharpest sales drop in October, compared to the previous eight months. Profits are down by 9.9% to 427.56 billion Yuan (~$60.74 billion) as slow demand at home begins to take its toll. The trade war has put additional pressure on the Chinese economy.
The Hong Kong Issue
Although trade discussions have been smooth so far, Trump seemed keen on the Hong Kong protests, which was one of the original concerns raised by the US leading to the trade war. During the Press meet outside the White House, Trump said, “We are close to finalizing a very important deal, and would like to see it go down smoothly in Hong Kong too.”
China summoned US Ambassador Terry Branstad on Monday, to complain against the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which was recently passed in the US Congress. China believes the bill meddles with the country’s internal affairs. Trump mentioned his grand ties with the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, expecting a favorable outcome in Hong Kong. The democrats won almost 90% of Hong Kong’s 452 district councils seats in the election held on Nov. 24.
“I believe President Xi can make it happen. I know him and I know he would like to make it happen.” Trump said, without disclosing his expectations from the Chinese President. In an interview with O’Reilly, Trump added, “I am holding up the discussion as it needs to be a good deal. We cannot have a deal that is simply even. We need a much better deal since we need to catch up.”
Trump’s motivational comments reflected on Wall Street, with three of the largest indices breaking all-time highs on Tuesday. The Asian market reflected the gains on Wednesday with Japan’s Nikkei rising 0.41% while MSIC’s Asia Pacific shares outside Japan grew by 0.14%. The Australian market reflected a 0.46% growth.
According to the Chinese Commerce Ministry, Trump’s remarks on Tuesday were closely followed by a telephone call from US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He. The negotiators discussed concerns and reached common ground on resolving the issue.
Phase one of the trade discussions was scheduled to be completed by November. However, analysts and people close to the White House expected a slight delay considering China’s demand for greater tariff rollbacks. This includes the 25% tariff imposed on Chinese industrial and consumer goods imported into the US before Sept. 1, 2019, and 15% tariff levied on $125 billion worth of import post-September 1.
If phase one remained incomplete until Dec. 15, Trump could choose to act on his previous threat of implementing a 15% tariff on $160 billion imports from China. White House Advisor Kellyanne Conway said phase one was almost complete. Trump wanted to conduct the discussion in phases since this was a large and historic trade deal for the US.
Iowa Republican and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley told reporters he believes the US-China trade debacle will end by the end of 2019. Beijing invited Munchin and Lighthizer for in-person talks and the pair have might take the offer if Washington sees a real chance of reaching a final agreement.
According to Reuters, the US Trade Representative and Treasury were unavailable for comment. A source familiar with the trade discussions revealed the US Officials might visit Beijing post the Thanksgiving holidays. Back in October, Trump had shown a keen interest to delve into phase two of the trade discussions quickly once phase one was in order. Phase two focuses on deeper issues related to China’s demand for US companies to hand over technology to direct Chinese rivals.
The US and Chinese officials have clearly stated such follow-on negotiations might be difficult considering the hovering US Presidential Elections scheduled for November 2020. “We will continue to negotiate. But the theft of intellectual property, forced technology transfer and trade deficit of more than half a trillion per year with China – the world’s second-largest economy- makes zero sense for the US” Conway added. “The President wants a deal. But he always waits for the best deal”.
According to Beijing’s official statement, Central Bank Governor Yi Gang, Commerce Minister Zhong Shan and Vice Head of State Planning Ning Jizhe were also part of the trade negotiation.
Vivo has a new iQOO phone waiting in pipeline to go official in China. The model number of the phone is Vivo V1936AL. It seems to be a new variant of the recently launched Vivo iQOO Neo 855 phone that has a model number of V1936A/L. The iQOO Neo 855 is powered by Snapdragon 855 chipset. Yesterday, the Master Lu benchmarks listing of the Vivo V1936AL had appeared to reveal that it will be driven by Snapdragon 855+ chipset. Today, a listing of the Vivo V1936AL phone has been spotted on Google’s Android Enterprise site. The new listing has revealed few more details of the phone.
The Android Enterprise listing of the Vivo V1936AL has revealed that it features a 6.4-inch display with a waterdrop notch. It has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The handset is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. There is no support for NFC on the device. Like all the other iQOO phones, the Vivo V1936AL could be coming with an in-display fingerprint reader.
The Master Lu benchmarks listing had confirmed that the display of the phone supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It further revealed that the 8 GB RAM variant of the phone will be equipped with 128 GB of native storage. The 3C certification of the phone had revealed that it may ship with a 33W fast charger.
The SD855 powered Vivo iQOO Neo was dubbed as iQOO Neo 855. Probably, its Snapdragon 855+ edition could be branded as iQOO Neo 855+. The iQOO Neo 855 is available in multiple variants of up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. It remains to be seen how Vivo will be pricing the Vivo V1936AL phone in China since it is already selling the Snapdragon 855+iQOO Pro in the country. Hopefully, the entire specifications of the phone will be revealed through its TENAA listing. It may go official in the coming month.
Amidst plans of expanding in Europe, Huawei is facing yet another ban. This time, The smartphone manufacturer is facing complications with Spain’s Ministry of Defense. It arrives after the US ban, which occurred during the US-China trade disputes, that had seen the company being placed on the ‘Entity List’ by the US Commerce Department.
To clarify, the Chinese tech giant is not banned from selling their smartphones to its Spanish customers. Although, the company’s devices have their access banned from the Spanish Government’s data servers which incudes employee emails. According to the report, a few members of the Ministry of Defense are still allowed to retain their Huawei handset for personal use but have been specifically instructed to use other devices to access data from the Ministry’s data servers (like emails). Members that are still using the Huawei smartphones to access such data must ‘immediately disconnect.’
Unlike the US which accused Huawei of espionage, Spain did not cite the exact reason for the ban. However, the reasons might be similar if they are considering the prevention of sensitive data leaks. Furthermore, a spokesperson from Huawei went on record to say that the company had never faced any cyber-security related issues in the past 30 years of its operations in over 170 countries; and “security” is the highest priority of Huawei.
Huawei Mate X 5G
Although this arrives as a sour moment for the company, Huawei is still second in position in terms of smartphone shipments in Europe in Q3 of 2019. The company is seeing steady growth in the region and even more so in China.
Yesterday, Xiaomi India’s CEO, Manu Kumar Jain shared a teaser for an announcement. The teaser image partially showed a phone with electricity coursing through it and the words “Electric and blue-tiful”. Today, the phone manufacturer has announced an Electric Blue color variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
The announcement comes just a day after the unveiling of the Cosmic Purple Redmi Note 8. The new Electric Blue Redmi Note 8 Pro brings the available color variants sold in India to four. When it first launched, the phone was available in Shadow Black, Gamma Green, and Halo White.
The new color variant will go on sale tomorrow at 12 noon (IST). It will be available on Mi.com and Amazon India.
The Redmi Note 8 Pro has a 6.53-inch display with a 2340 x 1080 resolution and a waterdrop notch. It is powered by the Helio G90T and is available in three configurations – 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB.
There are four cameras on the rear of the device – a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. In front is a 20MP sensor for selfies.
There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, an audio jack, IR blaster, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB Type-C port. The phone packs a 4500mAh battery with support for 18W fast-charging.
United Push Alliance has today officially announced that the South Korean giant Samsung has sent a test application which is in accordance with the alliance standard. They have also confirmed that Samsung’s push service has met the technical requirements.
It revealed that the company has completed the development work in accordance with their latest version of the alliance standard “T-UPA0002-2019 unified push interface layer specification.” This basically means that unified push service will be soon available on smartphones from Huawei, Honor, OPPO, OnePlus and Realme in China.
Push notifications are an important feature on Android devices. However, Chinese smartphone OEMs provide their own notification systems through their custom ROM instead of Google’s push notifications service.
Push notifications can impact the device’s performance by running in background. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China has formed Unified Push Alliance to resolve the issue by unifying push notifications on all Android devices that are sent through different apps.
Apart from the companies mentioned above, the alliance has 74 members including Xiaomi, Qihoo 360, Alibaba, JD.com and more. The alliance was formed to ensure that unified push notifications will allow handsets to receive push messages without waking up apps.
It also aims to improve the user experience on Android devices as unified push notifications will consume less memory, standby power and data. Huawei and Honor have made it available with EMUI 10 while Oppo is set to bring its support to devices running ColorOS 3.0 and above by 31st December.
Xiaomi, the smartphone manufacturer, has announced its very own smart bed. The company’s main focus is definitely smartphones, but that doesn’t stop them from coming up with new and unique products. The new smart bed is called 8HMilan Smart Electric bed and has been developed by Chengdu Fun Sleep Technology Co. Ltd which is a Xiaomi ecological chain enterprise.
Xiaomi’s 8HMilan Smart Electric Bed is controlled via button and voice controls. These can make the smart bed lift up slowly to the desired angle of the user. It is being advertised with the ability to provide high-quality sleep at night while the bed controls offer improved comfort and relaxation.
Xiaomi 8HMilan Smart Electric Bed
The electric smart bed is equipped with a dual-motor mechanism that lets users control both the upper and lower half of the bed independently. This enables user control and freedom greater than that of a single motor. Furthermore, the back is adjustable from 0 to up to 60 degrees while the legs are able to rise up to 30 degrees. By default, users are also provided with 5 preloaded modes. The first is the flat mode, then the anti-snore mode, a reading mode, TV mode, and even a zero-gravity mode.
The 8HMilan Smart Electric Bed is made from high-strength glass fiber and alloy steel frame. It means that the frame has great fatigue resistance and tensile strength. A single frame can support up to 75kg while the whole bed can support up to 1000kg. The skeleton frame has 5 partitions which are also in line with a human body’s weight distribution and is rated to last for 10 years.
Xiaomi 8HMilan Smart Electric Bed
Notably, the Xiaomi Smart Electric Bed is fully covered with 8th generation Litchi technology. It is a unique environment-friendly fabric with a texture and luster similar to leather. However, it is claimed to be stronger than leather as it is capable of withstanding 20,000 friction tests. Users also need not worry about scratches, wear and tear during daily use either. The product starts crowdfunding on the 3rd of December 2019 for a price of 1999 Yuan or roughly 285 USD.
Chinese technology stalwart Xiaomi launched the Mi TV 4X (55) 2020 Edition in India today. The smart TV will only be available on Amazon, the official website and Mi Home offline stores. Xiaomi has partnered with Airtel DTH, and is offering a four-month subscription at a discounted price of Rs. 1,800 (~$25) as part of the introductory offer.
Xiaomi Mi TV 4X (55) 2020 Edition Specifications, Features and Price
The Mi TV 4X (55) 2020 Edition flaunts a 55-inch 4K HDR display with Xiaomi’s patented Vivid Picture Engine that offers a balanced color contrast and saturation. It flaunts 20W Dolby Atmos stereo speakers with DTS-HD. Xiaomi partnered with a total of 16 content providers for the Mi TV 4X, meaning users no longer need to sideload the mobile version of these apps from third-party sources. The Mi Remote now gets dedicated buttons for Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
The 55-inch Mi TV 4X joins Xiaomi’s impressive Smart TV line-up in India and slots comfortably above the 50-inch Mi TV 4X in terms of pricing. The highlights of the TV include a 55-inch 4K HDR display, Android TV OS (runs on Android 9 Pie OS) with PatchWall 2.0 and pre-loaded streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Hotstar Premium. Mi TV 4X also comes preloaded with Chromecast, YouTube, Data Saver Services and Google Assistant.
The 55-inch Mi TV 4X is priced at Rs. 34,999 (~$488). The device will go on sale starting 12 PM on Dec. 2, which is also the last day of the Xiaomi Black Friday Sale beginning Nov. 29.
OPPO is expected to announce the Reno 3 series of smartphones in December. It will be debuting as the first phone with the company’s all new ColorOS 7 UI. Today, OPPO VP Brian Shen released the first teaser of the Reno 3 Pro 5G smartphone to reveal that it will be arriving with a slightly curved display. Shen has claimed that it may debut as the slimmest dual-mode 5G enabled smartphone in China.
In the below shown image, the display of the Reno 3 Pro 5G can be seen curving towards its edge. Shen has revealed that the thickness of the device is only 7.7mm. The predecessor Reno2 had come with a notch-less display and it featured a shark-fin shaped pop-up camera module that housed a selfie camera and an LED flash. It had a thickness of 9.5mm.
The company has drastically reduced the thickness of the Reno3 Pro 5G to only 7.7mm. This seems to have been achieved by axing the shark-fin shaped pop-up camera system. While the top-left corner of the phone is not shown in the first teaser of the Reno 3 Pro 5G, a leaked screenshot that surfaced yesterday revealed that it could be arriving with a punch-hole display design. The thin-shaped power button can be seen on the right edge of the device. It seems to be featuring a notification LED. The volume rocker could be lodged on the left side of the device. While the entire display is not visible, it could be featuring an in-screen fingerprint reader.
OPPO Reno 3 5G Specifications
Previous reports have revealed that the OPPO Reno 3 5G will come equipped with a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. It may offer 90Hz refresh rate. The Reno 3 5G may debut as the first phone fueled by the Snapdragon 735 5G SoC. It may come with up to 8 GB of RAM and storage editions like 128 GB and 256 GB.
The OPPO Reno 3 5G could be backed by a 4,500mAh battery coupled with VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology. The two storage versions of the phone may cost 3,299 Yuan (~$469) and 3,599 Yuan (~$512) in China. There is no information available on the specs of the Reno 3 Pro 5G phone.
Realme, in an interesting move, has unlocked the bootloader of all of its smartphones that are currently available in the Chinese market. A senior Realme executive went on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website, to announce that all domestic smartphone models have been opened for bootloader unlocking. This allows for a much greater degree of control and freedom for Realme smartphone users.
The Official Announcement on Weibo
For Android smartphone enthusiasts, complete control and customizability is everything. In other words, such users often tend to BL (Bootloader) unlock their smartphones to root their devices and flash new skin or custom UI. To achieve this, users had to download third-party tools which led to loss and voidance of official warranties. However, Realme has now officially unlocked its devices so users can flash custom, unique and even self-made ROMs. Furthermore, users are now also able to obtain the root permissions of the handest to tweak the performance of the device as well.
Notably, only the smartphones that have been bought through official channels in China are eligible for the tool.
Realme X2 Pro Master Edition Concrete
Note To Readers
For those looking forward to unlocking their smartphones, keep certain points in mind regarding their unlocked devices.
Any third party software and firmware used might cause some of the device’s functions to not operate optimally like certain camera functions.
After unlocking, users might notice a slight difference in the everyday use of their smartphones.
Unregulated software and firmware might cause private information being leaked or data being stolen. It is unlikely but users caution is advised.
Once unlocked, users that flash new ROMs will no longer be able to receive the official Realme system updates in the future.
Users are advised to back up their smartphone’s data as unlocking the device is similar to a factory reset.
For security reasons, Realme will disable the fingerprint unlock function to prevent privacy leak of fingerprint data on their independently encrypted fingerprint chip.
Users can contact Realme’s service centers for help after rooting to help in flashing their devices. Notably, if users return to the official ROM build of Realme, the warranties of the smartphone will still be available and not voided. However, the warranty does not cover damaged hardware after rooting.
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