At today’s event, Honor announced the list of its phones that will get the new Magic UI 3.0 update based on Android 10. The new version of Magic UI already ships with the new Honor V30 phones out of the box.
Unfortunately, Honor didn’t include the dates when the update will be made available for the aforementioned devices. It is also pretty sad to see the Honor Play not make the list, further confirming the news from Honor India last month.
Magic UI 3.0 brings new features such as Dark Mode, new animations, improvements in system performance, multi-device connectivity, Smart HiCar support (its own version of Android Auto) and more.
Huwaei launched a second-generation model of its popular smartwatch, the Watch GT in Munich back in September. The Watch GT 2 arrived with new features such as a new processor called the Kirin A1, underwater heart rate monitoring, Bluetooth call support (distance up to 150 meters from the phone), music playback (can store up to 500 songs) and still managed to keep the 2-week battery life of the first-gen model.
The Huawei Watch GT 2 didn’t go on sale until October in China and Europe. 45 days later, Huawei says it has shipped 1 million units. That is a super impressive record considering the fact that it took it more than 6 months to ship 2 million units of the Watch GT. The new watch is even yet to launch in India but there are rumors it will arrive next month.
The Watch GT 2 has a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 3D glass on top. It comes in 42mm and 46mm sizes with replaceable straps. However, there are six variants in total. The watch has 13 different running courses and 15 workout modes pre-installed along with GPS to track your training. It also has heart rate tracking and sleep monitoring as well as a Find My Phone feature, flashlight mode, and support for notifications.
Huawei held a launch event today where the Honor V30 series was officially unveiled. The tech giant also announced other products, one of which is a Nebula Purple variant of the Honor xSport Pro sports Bluetooth headset. The new variant will go on pre-sale on November 26 at 18:00 and December 4th at 23:59, and it will be sold on December 5 at 10:08 am. It has a retail price of 399 yuan ($56).
The Honor xSport Pro sports Bluetooth headset was first announced in China last month. As the “xSport” name suggests, the wireless earphones have a rugged design with a braided cable and Aluminum earbuds which are safeguarded via soft silicone sleeve. The headset was originally made available in Enchanting Red (Red/Black) and Seagull Ash (Silver/Black) gradients. The Nebula Purple variant becomes the third colour option.
Honor xSport Pro Enchanting Red gradient
The Honor xSport Pro have a neckband style design, therefore, when not in use the earbuds can be removed from the ears and allowed to rest around the chest region. Like most other neckband style headphones, they also have a magnetic back which can be used to keep the earbuds together when in the rest position.
The earmuffs/earbuds are made out of Aluminium and their shape resembles Apple’s AirPods that sit in the outer ear. However, Honor xSport PRO earbuds are covered with soft silicone sleeves which would make them fit snugly preventing them from falling out unintentionally while working out or performing rigorous physical activities.
The Honor xSport PRO weighs 25 grams which evenly distributed in its two halves. Its right side houses the microphone pinhole, volume rockers, play pause button and thoughtfully designed USB C male charging port which joins the two halves of the wireless earphones. On the other hand, the left side is free from any ports or openings and it is assumed to accommodate the 120 mAh battery that powers the device. The Honor xSport PRO takes about 70 minutes to charge and they can offer a continuous playback of 12 hours on medium volume. The Honor xSport Pro is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and it offers a working range of 10 metres. It also offers IP55 level of protection which makes it both dust and water-resistant.
Vivo’s iQOO series offers extremely great value for money to users in China. And it looks like a new model, Vivo V1936AL, will soon join the iQOO family as it has just passed through the TENAA certification. Considering its model number, it looks like a variant of the Vivo iQOO Neo 855.
According to TENAA, the Vivo V1936AL will come with a 6.38-inch waterdrop display with a battery capacity of 4420mAh. The dimensions will be 159.53 × 75.23 × 8.13mm, making it pretty thin. However, just like the iQOO Neo 855, the triple cameras on this model will protrude quite significantly. The certification was obtained by the purple color model but more color options are likely to be available at the time of its launch.
Unfortunately, that’s all we know about the Vivo V1936AL. TENAA is yet to upload the complete specifications of the device. Given how the size and dimensions of the new model are exactly the same as the Neo 855, it’s likely going to be launched as its variant.
Xiaomi India has announced a new smart home product that is up for crowdfunding on the Mi Store. Called the Mi Smart LED Desk 1S, it is the successor to the 2016 Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp.
The Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp 1S keeps the design of its predecessor. It is foldable and the lamp can be adjusted to an angle of 135°. The body is made of metal and is painted white. We actually wish there was a black version too. It has a round base with a knob for adjusting the brightness and color temperature.
Clicking on the knob turns it on or off, rotating it adjusts the brightness and pressing down while rotating the knob adjusts the color temperature. There are four modes available – reading mode, computer mode, child mode, and focus mode. You can switch to any of the modes using the Mi Home App but you can also quickly enter into focus mode by double-clicking the knob.
The Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp 1S also works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant.
The crowdfunding price is INR 1999 (~$28) but the final selling price is INR 2999 (~$42). The crowdfunding goal is 1000 units and the duration is 7 days. As of the time of writing, 170 units have been funded from 164 supporters. If you are interested, you can pledge your support here. Xiaomi says shipping will begin in December 2019.
Qualcomm recently disclosed that it expects mid-band 5G to spread into Peru, Nigeria, 22 smaller European markets, and developing countries in Asia ranging from Cambodia to Sri Lanka starting in 2021. Nigeria may get its own 5G network as early as next year as MTN Nigeria has announced the test-run of the first 5G network in Nigeria. The test was reportedly carried out on Monday in the country’s capital city, Abuja.
Apart from being the first 5G test run in Nigeria, it is also the first of such test carried out in West Africa. A statement by the telecom giant revealed that the feat became possible as a result of the strong collaboration between the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC), and MTN Nigeria. The test would be carried out in three cities using hardware from Huawei, ZTE and Ericsson.
The telecoms giant deployed a high-speed, low-latency virtual reality game to show the swiftness of 5G. Visitors also experienced ultra-high-speed streaming and downloads on 5G devices and interacted in real-time with life-like 3D holographic projections. According to MTN Nigeria, “3D holographic communication has potential applications for education, medical imaging, video conferencing and gaming, and requires about four times as much data as a streamed 4K video. “
The telecommunications giant further added that the 5G trials would be run in four other cities across the country, noting that the 5G trial will run for three months utilizing trial spectrum allocated to MTN Nigeria by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC). While this is good news, commercial rollout of 5G network may still be a long way from realization.
We are just days away from the year’s biggest sale event, Black Friday Sale. Ahead of the hotly-anticipated event, GeekBuying is making sure its loyal users have something to cheer about.
Keeping in line with that, the popular Chinese e-tailer has launched a new promotion, wherein you can avail of $60 of on deal prices. The activity page comprises numerous products that are available for lowered prices under specific categories.
For instance, the Flash Deals section features a myriad of amazing products that would normally set you back a pretty penny, but are currently available for considerably reduced prices. Note that the discounts will be valid for a specific number of pieces only.
You can also take advantage of big coupon codes if your cart value exceeds a specified amount. For example, you can grab a $60 off on orders over $600, or save $35 more if you end up spending more than $300 during the activity period.
As far as the products are concerned, they have carefully been added to dedicated categories for the simplified search process. You can check out the Top Tech, Bestselling Gadgets, Outdoor & RC, and the Smart Home sections to check them all out and get the discounts.
Today, we would be talking about the Magic-Ben MAG1 Pocket Laptop, which has been placed under the Top Tech section of the promotion page. We will not only shed light on the discount you can get on the mini pocket but also show how you can save more money at the time of checking out.
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The highly portable laptop is powered by Intel Core m3-8100y, Dual-Core, 1.10GHz~3.4GHz processor for superior performance and plenty of power for advanced multitasking, gaming and watching videos. Moreover, the laptop is backed by a robust 8600mAh battery which lasts an entire day with just one charge.
The Magic-Ben MAG1 runs the latest genuine Windows 10 operating system with timely software updates. On top of that, it supports Dual Band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi so that you can effortlessly connect to the internet when in range of an available wireless network.
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The latest generation of Xiaomi’s best selling Redmi Note series is doing pretty well in India. Earlier today, CEO Manu Kumar Jain took to twitter to reveal that Xiaomi sold more than 1 million units of the Redmi Note 8 series in India in just a month. To recall, the company unveiled the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro models on October 16 in the Indian market, with sales kicking off on October 21.
The Redmi Note 8 duo offers incredible value in their price segments. Just a few days back, we reported that the Note 8 series sold 125,000 units in Indonesia, marking a new milestone for the company in the market. So, the success of the series in India isn’t surprising.
The Redmi Note 8 Pro features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a waterdrop notch. It comes with a Helio G90T processor with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. A 64MP camera sits on the back of the phone along with an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. It also features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, IR blaster, audio jack, NFC, and a 4500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charge.
On the other hand, the Redmi Note 8 comes with a 6.39-inch FHD+ LCD display and Snapdragon 665. There’s a quad-camera setup at the back featuring a 48MP f/1.79 aperture lens, an 8MP 120° wide-angle shooter, a 2MP macro camera and another 2MP depth sensor.
As the mobile industry’s next big thing is 5G adoption and extension, MediaTek released today its new 5G flagship SoC – Dimensity 1000 in Shenzhen. Also, the Chinese rugged phone manufacturer Ulefone revealed that they will be bringing 5G to rugged phones in 2020 using MediaTek’s new SoC.
This year was the year that the commercial use of 5G kicked off and operators in many countries around the world are beginning to upgrade their infrastructure to move to the future of wireless communications. Also, many smartphone manufacturers began launching 5G-capable smartphones. The lead on 5G smartphones is currently taken by Samsung’s Note 10 Series and Huawei’s Mate 30 Series but there is no 5G rugged smartphone on the market. Ulefone had already announced the Armor 6 5G version but was canceled as the MediaTek M70 5G modem didn’t make it to the market.
The just-announced Dimensity 1000 is the 3rd 5G SoC on the market and is manufactured with TSMC’s 7nm production process. It comes with the latest ARM Cortex-A77 cores operating at up to 2.6 GHz and -according to the company- the overall performance is even faster than Huawei’s new Kirin 990. The GPU used is Mali G77 and supports FHD+ displays up to 120Hz and 2K+ displays up to 90Hz.
As for the networks supported, Dimensity 1000 supports NSA/SA 5G networks and 5G two carrier aggregation (2CC CA), the downlink/uplink speeds are up to 4.7Gbps/2.5Gbps over sub-6GHz networks, 2 times higher than Kirin 990 SoC. Demensity 1000 is also the world’s first 5G flagship chipset which supports dual 5G SIM/dual standby, and it also integrates the latest Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1+ standards!
Also, coming with the world’s 1st five-core image signal processor (ISP), Dimensity 1000 supports 80MP cameras sensors at 24fps and a range of multi-camera options such as 32+16MP dual cameras. The rest of Ulefone’s new device specs are yet to be revealed. After all, it is too soon but judging from the company’s previous record in rugged phones, we believe that the upcoming 5G rugged phone will bring consumers an unprecedented rugged 5G experience.
Redmi, a subsidiary of Xiaomi, is a brand that has historically focused on releasing affordable to mid-range smartphones. This philosophy has led the company to gain massive success in Southeast Asian countries like China and India. However, earlier this year the company launched the Redmi K20 series which was its first true flagship contender, successfully. Now, the Redmi K30 series is just around the corner with 5G networking capabilities and it could feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000 5G SoC.
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 5G SoC
Lu Weibing, the Redmi General Manager, officially revealed that the 5G successor to Redmi K20 series will be the Redmi K30 series on his Weibo page. On the Chinese social microblogging website, the senior executive announced only the aforementioned features but didn’t divulge any finer details regarding the specifications of the upcoming flagship smartphone.
However, on his official Weibo account, Lu Weibing also congratulated MediaTek for the new Dimensity 1000 SoC. The chipset is the latest high-end mobile SoC from the MediaTek which is also capable of 5G networking. Previously, Redmi and MediaTek had partnered for the Redmi Note 8 Pro which featured the latter’s G90T SoC. Hence, the extension between business relations could very well see the Redmi K30’s Pro variant featuring the Dimensity 1000 SoC. On the other hand, the standard K30 variant may feature a 5G enabled Snapdragon 700 series processor from Qualcomm.
Interestingly, the device through which the congratulatory message was uploaded was from a Redmi K30 handset, further hinting towards the partnership.
Lu Weibing’s Official Post on Weibo
Notably, the move to MediaTek from Snapdragon also makes sense from a strategic standpoint. The Snapdragon 865 chipset is yet to be officially unveiled and considering the Redmi K30 series launches this December, MediaTek 1000 SoC is a viable alternative. Furthermore, Qualcomm’s high-end chipset generally has high demand owing to the fact that multiple major brands incorporating its processor in their flagship offerings. So, Redmi wouldn’t simply wait for the supply of the new generation of Qualcomm processors.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 5G is a really capable chipset. In fact, the scored over 500K on AnTuTu benchmark recently which isn’t surprising given its four Cortex-A77 power cores. And if Redmi decides to use this MTK chip inside the K30 Pro, it would mark yet another major win for the Taiwanese chipmaker, after making a comeback in the market with the Redmi Note 8 Pro earlier this year.
Being UMIDIGI’s latest flagship smartwatch, the UMIDIGI Uwatch GT will start global sales at a discounted price of $39.99 on AliExpress on Thanksgiving day (November 28th). Adopting a mainstream and modern design, it comes with 5ATM water resistance and clean UI, while providing real-time notifications and sports activity update to the user. But what makes it so different that someone would spend money on it? Let’s check out.
New premium dual-crown rounded display design
Moving away from the square design of the previous model, the Uwatch GT is suitable for both formal and sports occasions. Also, thanks to the two buttons (power button and function button) it is easier to operate.
5ATM water resistance
Of course, a modern smartwatch should offer protection against water and the Uwatch GT features 5ATM water resistance. This means that you can use it even if you dive 50 meters underwater (for 10 minutes)! In daily use, it is practically waterproof. Such a feature is found in other smartwatches on the market but with really expensive prices.
Up to two weeks’ battery life
The Achilles Heel of most smartwatches out there is the battery life. UMIDIGI is using Bluetooth 5.0 and other power-saving hardware to achieve one of the longest battery life for smartwatches out there. It can go on for up to 2 weeks even if you use the continuous heart rate monitoring as well as other basic features. It’s good to know that your smartwatch won’t turn off in the middle of the day or when you are exercising.
Continuous heart rate monitoring
Until recently, smartwatches didn’t come with continuous heart rate monitoring and the user had to trigger the function on his own. UMIDIGI stays up to date with the current features offered in the market so that you can monitor your heart status all day. The UWatch GT allows users to see their heart rate and monitor bradycardia and heart failure.
Smart sports mode
Featuring 12 sports modes that track what kind of activity the user is taking part in, such as running, cycling and more, UMIDIGI’s watch is Google Fit-enabled to give you credit for all your moves and provide a holistic view of your health.
Flagship features, budget price
The most important of all is its price tag. Unlike rival models with similar features that are asking for $150 or more, the UMIDIGI Uwatch GT will cost just $39.99 on Aliexpress during its global sales debut on Thanksgiving Day.
The sale will start on November 28th and will be valid until the end of Cyber Monday sales. To not miss the sale, you can add it to your cart on Aliexpress now. Lastly, the company is also running a Giveaway to give out 10 units to 10 trial users. You can see all the specs and join the giveaway here.
Vivo has launched the Vivo Z5i smartphone in China. It joins the other Z5-series phones such as Vivo Z5 and Vivo Z5x. Even though the Vivo Z5i has debuted as a new phone, it is not really an entirely new device. In fact, it is a rebranded version of the Vivo U3 that had recently gone official in China. Both phones have the same V1941A/T model number. Compared to the Vivo U3, the Vivo Z5i offers more amount of RAM and storage.
Vivo Z5i Specifications and Features
The Vivo Z5i measures 162.15 x 76.47 x 8.89mm and it weighs 193 grams. The device is fitted with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display. The waterdrop notch enabled screen offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90.3 percent.
Vivo Z5i
The Snapdragon 675 mobile platform is present under the hood of the Vivo Z5i. It is assisted by 8 GB of RAM. For storage, it has an internal space of 128 GB and a microSD card slot. The Android 9 Pie OS that comes preinstalled on the device is skinned with FunTouch OS 9.2 UI. There is Multi-Turbo technology onboard for optimized performance. The phone is equipped with Game Cube 7.0 for enhanced visual experience while gaming. The smartphone also features Jovi AI voice assistant, Jovi Smart Screen, Jovi homepage and smart desktop. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W dual-engine fast charging through microUSB 2.0.
The Vivo Z5i has a triple camera system. It has a primary lens of 16-megapixel with f/1.78 aperture, a 120-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length. For capturing selfies, it has an f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The other features of the Vivo Z5i are rear-positioned fingerprint reader, face unlock, 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.
Vivo Z5i Pricing and Availability
The Vivo Z5i has landed in China with a pricing of 1,798 Yuan. Its color variants are Glazed Black and Jade Blue. The sales of the smartphone will begin on Nov. 28. It is now available for pre-orders.
In comparison, the Vivo U3 variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage are respectively priced at in China. Its color variants are Agate Black, Spar Blue and Jade Blue.
True Wireless earbuds are rapidly turning into a trend these days and it is spreading like wildfire. At the moment, most of the top Chinese brands like Xiaomi, Meizu, Huawei and Vivo, Razer,360 have at least a TWS earbud under their names. OPPO will join the trend soon but the market is largely dominated by Apple, so says the latest market data for Q3 2019 released by Counterpoint Research.
The data shows that the global market size for true wireless headsets reached 33 million units raking in USD 4.1 billion in revenue in Q3 2019. This figure represents a 22% QoQ growth, according to the findings of Counterpoint Research’s Hearables Market Tracker. The US accounted for the largest chunk of the market at 31%, with over 10 million units sold. This is the first time in a single quarter such massive sales would be recorded and is another testament to the growth of the segment. The world’s second-largest market China also saw some improvements with a 44% QoQ growth in Q3.
In terms of specific brands, Apple maintained its supersonic leadership of the market even though market shares fell from 53% in the previous quarter to 45%. Apple continued its leadership by growing sales of the second-generation AirPods. Xiaomi beat Samsung to clinch the second spot. Xiaomi’s rise from the fourth place is attributed to a rise in sales volume mainly from the Chinese market where the Redmi Airdots has seen massive patronage as a great budget product with a price point around $20. Samsung slipped to third place with a 6% share.
JBL and Beats completed the top 5 hearables brands, ranked fourth and fifth, respectively. The market share of their new premium models, such as the JBL TUNE 120 released in July, and Beats Powerbeats Pro in May, have increased significantly, boosted by favorable market reviews of sound quality and design by consumers. Amoi, a new Chinese brand, is also striking. Its F9 product has gained popularity, mainly from the Chinese domestic market. Amoi attained the global sixth position, surpassing QCY, the former leader in the low-end market.
Since new powerful models, such as Apple’s AirPods Pro, Amazon Echo Buds, Microsoft Surface Earbuds, and Jabra Elite 75t have recently been released, consumer interest is increasing. Given the recent growth momentum and the effect of year-end promotions, such as Singles’ Day, Black Friday and Christmas, the Q4 market is expected to show further high growth. Thus, Counterpoint Research expects the annual market to reach 120 million units in 2019.
Oppo’sColorOS 7 has been officially launched in India. It is the latest build of the company’s custom Android OS skin. The new update brings many features to Oppo smartphones like Riding Mode, DocVault and, localized feature for the Indian subcontinent.
ColorOS 7 Compatible Devices & Rollout
ColorOS 7 had initially debuted in China a week prior and is based on the company’s Infinite Design concept that aims to simplify the user interface. Currently, Oppo is planning on bringing the latest build to about 20 smartphone models which include Oppo Reno, Oppo Reno 10x Zoom, Oppo Reno 2, Oppo Find, Oppo F, Oppo K and Oppo A series. The update is being rolled out in a staggered manner, meaning that certain users will receive the update as a trial version starting today. Furthermore, the new update is also set to reach all the compatible models in Chinese, South Asian, Southeast Asian, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle Eastern regions.
OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Edition
Notably, ColorOS 7 will also include certain Realme smartphones. The beta program for the new ColorOS update will begin on Wednesday (27th November 2019) for Realme X2 Pro. Oppo has already started the rollout of ColorOS 7 in China for many of the aforementioned models alongside Oppo Reno Barcelona Custom Edition, Oppo Reno Ace, and Oppo Reno Ace Gundam Edition. These devices are a few of the first handsets to be updated.
ColorOS 7 Features
As mentioned previously, ColorOS 7 is based on Oppo’s Infinite Design concept that has its core philosophy in lightweight visuals for a clean and user-friendly interface. The new update also brings about additional privacy-related features such as the Personal Information Protection option that allows users to protect their personal data from third-party apps and software. Other security options include Payment Protection and File Protection as a major addition alongside a Private Safe to transfer photos, videos, audio and other documents to a “secure zone” in the storage folder.
ColorOS 7 arrives with a new Smart Sidebar that holds favorite apps and tools at the side of the screen. The new software build is also preloaded with a new Soloop video editing app. In terms of Localized functions, Indian users also get Smart Riding and Riding Mode features. These new features have been developed in Oppo’s R&D (Research and Development) centre in Hyderabad, India. The team of 280 members focuses on localizing features and assisting the global team in creating more globalized features.
Oppo Reno 2
The new software update also arrives with performance boosts as well. The CachPreload function is claimed to make apps open faster than the previous iterations of ColorOS. oMem is a feature that adapts to user habits to shift and allocate system resources appropriately while the oSense adds a new scheduling mechanism that prioritizes front end and user-related threads. The proprietary feature is touted to boost RAM utilization by up to a sizeable 40 percent and increase overall system response by 30 percent.
According to Oppo shared data, the company has over 300 million global users spanning 140 countries with at least 80 different languages. A total of 6 research centres conceptualize and design ColorOS updates. The company also stated that India is one of its key markets.
Huawei’s subsidiary, Honor, unveiled its latest lineup of products this afternoon (on 26th November 2019). The company revealed the Honor V30 series along with its newest entry to its true wireless in-ear headphones, dubbed Honor Flypods 3.
Design
Honor’s Flypods 3 features an in-ear design with two separate earpieces for a truly wireless experience. The conference showcased its elegant white body form factor alongside its casing which houses and charges the earphones. Similar to Apple Airpods, the Flypods 3 also have an elongated stem attached to the main body but feature silicone earbuds that cover its region of audio output.
Honor Flypods (Image Via CNMO)
Specs & Features
On the inside, the Flypods 3 feature a 10mm dynamic coil unit which translates to more depth in bass, a polymer composite diaphragm for a richer and clearer listening experience and the “Golden Ear” tuning via three-frequency equalization. The earphones also feature 3 unique microphones, one for receiving calls, one inside the earbuds to pick up in-ear sounds and the last one outside for directional pickup of ambient noise.
The Honor Flypods 3 is capable of dual noise cancellation via its elongated region that houses its microphone that records the ambient sound of the users surrounding to send cancellation waves in-ear. It also records sounds trapped in-ears via the secondary mic to send out a second wave of noise-canceling waves to reduce any residual sounds. Furthermore, users do not have to remove one earpiece to listen to the outside world as it provides a mechanism on the side that allows for sounds to go through from the outside if the user chooses to do so. This enables the earphones to deliver an overall better audio experience while listening to music or watching a video in outdoor environments.
Active Noise Cancellation
Price & Availability
The Honor Flypods 3 is priced at 799 Yuan or roughly $113 US Dollars. They are yet to be put up for sale and the timing and availability will be announced later.
Today, at a launch event in China, along with the Honor V30 series smartphones, the company has also launched its next-generation of Honor MagicBook.
The new Honor MagicBook comes with 14-inch display having 4.8mm micro-bezel design on three sides, which is about 0.4mm narrower than the previous generation model. This helps in offering a full-screen and immersive field-of-vision experience.
Under the hood, the device is powered by AMD‘s Ryzen 7 3700U processor along with Radeon RX Vega 10 graphics card. The device comes equipped with DDR4 dual-channel memory and it uses PCIe NVMe SSD for storage.
The company has also focused on heat dissipation and for higher-density fan blades, the number of fan blades have increased by 49 percent and the air volume and heat dissipation capacity increased by 38 percent.
As for the battery life, the new Honor MagicBook comes packed with a 56Wh large battery which the company says can provide 1080P video playback for 9.5 hours, web browsing for 9.4 hours, and daily office hours for 10 hours. Further, it also comes with a fast charger which the company claims can charge 46 percent in just 30 minutes.
Along with the 14-inch model, the company has also launched Honor MagicBook 15 which comes with a 15.6-inch display that comes with a screen-to-body ratio of 87 percent. Apart from that, most of the specifications remains the same as the 14-inch model.
Touted as the market leader in aerial photography systems and easy-to-fly drones, Chinese technology company DJI launched the Europe Winter Holiday Sale on November 22nd.
As part of the recently kicked off sale, DJI is giving its loyal users a chance to take advantage of exclusive coupons. Based on availability, these coupons help you get 20 percent off on DJI Care Refresh (Ronin-S), 20 percent off on DJI Care Refresh (Osmo Pocket) and more. Note that the coupons are only valid if you purchase the specified products with the corresponding DJI service.
Products and Discounts
Europe (excluding the U.K.)
Osmo Pocket was 359EUR, now 309 EUR (with Extension bar for Osmo Pocket worth 75 EUR as a free bonus).
Osmo Action, was 379 EUR, now 279 EUR.
Mavic 2 Pro, was 1499 EUR, now 1349 EUR.
Ronin-SC, was 359 EUR, now 319 EUR.
United Kingdom
Osmo Pocket, was 329 GBP, now 279 GBP.
Osmo Action, was 329 GBP, now 249 GBP.
Mavic 2 Pro, was 1349 GBP, now 1199 GBP.
Ronin-SC, was 325 GBP, now 285 GBP.
It is worth noting that these end-of-the-year offers will be valid until December 29th, 23:59 (UTC +1), and will apply only to those orders whose payments were processed during the activity period. The product’s delivery time is likely to be affected by the volume of the order.
You will get the mentioned gifts along with your product. Note that the gifts are subject to availability and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. DJI can cancel or withdraw gifts, if necessary.
The 20% OFF DJI Care Refresh coupons will be valid on November 22nd, 29th and December 26th at 09:00 (GMT + 1), and are based on availability. You can use the coupon specifically for the products mentioned in the description of each coupon.
It is also worth noting that if you order several products in a single order, only the most expensive product will be eligible for the discount. Moreover, you can use each coupon only once. You can apply one coupon per order.
The above-mentioned coupons are valid exclusively for the DJI online store and cannot be exchanged for cash or in conjunction with any other coupon or special offer. The coupon is applied only to the total value o the selected item and does not cover the delivery charges and taxes.
To make the best out of the DJI Winter Holiday Sale, which is effective in the Europe region, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.
Samsung was the first mainstream smartphone maker to utilize Qualcomm’s 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor inside the Galaxy S10. However, after the recent issue concerning the less secure fingerprint sensors inside the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 models, Samsung could be hesitant to use Qualcomm ultrasonic fingerprint sensors in its 2020 models.
The news comes via KoreaTimes which reports that there’s a growing concern among smartphone manufacturers and customers about the security of Qualcomm’s Ultrasonic fingerprint sensors. The report further adds that industry officials had doubts about this technology even before it made it to the market as it ‘exhibited a greater probability of errors’. So the recent issue with Samsung’s devices further spoiled the sensor’s reputation in the market.
According to the industry official, it looks like Qualcomm’s ultrasonic technology has its limits and developers have to be extra careful in designing software for its sensors. On the other hand, the optical sensor based in-display sensors seem to be doing well, with a lot of manufacturers adopting this technology over ultrasonic sensors.
OnePlus 7T uses an optical in-screen fingerprint
The two technologies differ in the way they read a user’s fingerprint. Optical in-display sensors use optical (light-based) scanners to authenticate the user’s fingerprint while Qualcomm’s sensors use ultrasonic waves.
Given the issues associated with Qualcomm’s ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensors, it is possible that Samsung ditches it in favor of the traditional optical scanners for its next-generation Galaxy flagships. To recall, Samsung phones like Galaxy S10 and Note 10 were both blacklisted by a number of international banks back when the fingerprint security issue was revealed. Given how smartphones are increasingly being used to make financial transactions, manufacturers like Samsung wouldn’t want to take any risks in terms of security.
Note that Samsung is yet to comment on this matter.
Along with the major tech giants, Facebook is also working on dark mode for its Android App as reported by several users. It has become a necessity for the users to turn their displays black during the night time to resist unnecessary exposure from blue light.
Some users on Reddit have shared the Facebook dark mode screenshots dated a couple of months ago. Similarly, screenshots depicting the dark mode are even shared on Twitter profiles of the users named Nagesh Bande and Lock. Surprisingly, the dark mode is spotted only on Android phones.
According to the posted screenshots, Facebook will darken the whole UI with greyish color rather than pure dark. The text color changes to a light greyish color to match the contrast. However, any screenshot hasn’t confirmed, but we hope there will be an AMOLED optimized mode with a pure black background.
However, Facebook has not confirmed anything officially about the dark mode, but we expect the feature to roll out very soon.
Apart from the dark mode, the social media giant is also testing the Favorite’s feature like Instagram’s Close Friends. While talking to TechCrunch, a reverse engineer confirms the new feature development. The user can manually add ten friends to the favorite list and then can individually send status updates and other stories. The feature is developed by the Messenger team and is expected to be out for public use very soon.
Other manufacturers like Google, Microsoft, and others have already started rolling out dark mode support for their respective services and products. Facebook-owned WhatsApp is also in the process of bringing it on Android as well as the Web app.
Today’s Honor event was packed with new product launches. Alongside the Honor V30 and Honor V30 Pro, it also announced the Honor Smart Body Scale 2.
Honor Smart Body Scale 2
The Honor Smart Body Scale 2 comes with a slightly refreshed design. It is still covered in tempered glass and is only available in white. There are also anti-slip pads under the scale.
The new smart scale can measure up to 14 different body parameters and can also be used to determine your DEXA value (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry/Bone Density) using the fat mass measurement.
The Honor Smart Body Scale 2 can measure body weight, BMI, visceral fat, BMR, muscle mass, bone mass, body water percentage, body fat percentage, body age, body type, fat-free weight, physical score, bone mineral density, and even heart rate. Honor says it can store the data of up to 50 different users.
The scale connects via Bluetooth 4.2 and 2.4GHz WiFi. It has a CSU18M91 chip and is powered by three No.7 Alkaline batteries.
The Honor Smart Body Scale 2 has a price tag of ¥99 (~$14) and is already available for purchase on Vmall.
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