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Redmi K30 could feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 120Hz display

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Joel Joseph
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After all the big launches in the past few months, you would have thought that the November-December period was going to a bit slow in terms of new devices. However, there are a bunch of powerful smartphones coming our way in this period, including the Vivo X30 and the Redmi K30. Xiaomi has already confirmed an event for the Redmi K30 in December, and today, we have a few details on the possible specs of the device.

Redmi K30 side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Source: XDA

According to XDA, Xiaomi’s upcoming smartphone code-named Pheonix will come with a 120Hz refresh rate and side-mounted fingerprint sensor. XDA managed to extract this information from the recent MIUI 11 nightly builds. What makes it even more interesting is this mystery smartphone could very well be the Redmi K30.

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Apart from shifting the fingerprint sensor to the right side, the Redmi K30 could also feature dual punch-hole cameras on the front. The front dual cameras are likely to be placed on the top right corner of the device, just like the Galaxy S10+. In comparison, the upcoming Honor V30 will reportedly feature dual punch-hole cameras on the top left corner.

Redmi K30 leaked photo
Alleged leaked image of the Redmi K30 but no sign of side fingerprint sensor

120Hz refresh rate would also be a big deal for an upper mid-range smartphone like the Redmi K30. Currently, smartphones in the segment come with either 60Hz or at max 90Hz screen refresh rates. So this would be a big jump from the competition. Other expected features include the Sony IMx686 60MP sensor and dual-mode 5G (supports SA/ NSA).

There are rumors about the Redmi K30 featuring the upcoming MediaTek 5G chipset, but it’s likely that the company makes use of a new Qualcomm 5G chip for its new device.

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Apex Launcher takes a hit on its reputation by showing invasive ads

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Simranpal Singh
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Once known and competed with Nova launcher for its extra beneficial features, the Apex launcher is now digging its own grave by pushing scammy advertisements via the new update. Many users have reported the Launcher’s negligent behavior of prompting users to download the Privacy Browser app over Chrome and Firefox. The developers have broken the user’s trust by poping out invasive ads on Apex Launcher.

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Several users took to Reddit to report the annoying behavior of Apex Launcher after a recent update. A system prompt pops-out whenever users open another browser app like Chrome or Firefox. The users are retributing by giving a rating of 1-start on the Google Play Store. A user named Jonathan Baez said, “Beginning Nov. 15th, they place an ad before you launch chrome to encourage you to download their privacy browser. Me, along with many other longti”. Whereas, Shay Daves retaliated by saying, “Malware and scummy after this recent update. Uninstalling and reporting the app. Now tries to trick users into downloading a new “privacy browser (ad)” whenever you click any browser icon. “.

The issue is persistent for both the paid and free users. However, it is not the first time that Apex Launcher has involved in such a careless act. Last year also an update to version 4.0 was a nightmare for users. It erased app settings, removed core features, and turned the launcher into an advertisement platform. The official Apex Launcher website cites itself as an ad delivery platform and reads, “Millions of people use Apex Launcher on their Android devices every day. Our app recommendation platform will help your app reach the right audience at the right time.”

The loyal users have also started uninstalling the Apex Launcher after sudden concerns over the invasive ads. Now, it will be a wait and watch to see if Alex launcher manages to recover back and gain trust again. By the way, are you still using Apex launcher?

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OnePlus 8 Pro product diagram leak shows quad rear cameras and punch-hole display

By
Jeet
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Soon after OnePlus launched its flagship smartphones — OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro, leaks and rumors about the next-generation OnePlus 8 started surfacing online. Now, in a similar development, more details about the upcoming OnePlus 8 Pro has now surfaced online.

An alleged product diagram of the OnePlus 8 Pro has been leaked online, which showcases the quad-camera setup on the smartphone’s back panel. The source claims that the PDF file of the product diagram was sent to them by an unnamed individual. So, we advise you to take this information with a pinch of salt.

OnePlus 8 Pro Product Diagram

On the back side, the camera module sits at the top-center position, with all the sensors aligned vertically. Along with the triple-camera setup we saw on the OnePlus 7T Pro, the company will be adding a ToF sensor as the fourth one.

As for the front-facing camera, it seems that the company will be ditching the pop-up camera mechanism and will instead opt for the punch-hole design. From the leaked image, it look like OnePlus 8 will have a cut-out in the top-left corner of the display for a single camera sensor while the Pro variant will have two front-facing cameras.

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Coming to the specifications, it was earlier reported that the OnePlus 8 Pro will feature a super smooth display having 120Hz refresh rate. However, it won’t be the first smartphone to do so as ASUS ROG Phone II is already offering 120Hz display.

Interestingly, rumors indicate that the Apple iPhones getting launched next year will also feature a 120Hz display which the company is expected to call “ProMotion OLED” display. For those who are unaware, Apple introduced “ProMotion” display on its iPad Pro around two year ago and is expected to offer the same with upcoming iPhones.

The smartphone is most likely to be fuelled by Qualcomm’s next flagship chipset that could be Snapdragon 865. It may feature 12GB of RAM and other details of the phone are currently under the wraps. Some rumors indicate that the phone may arrive with support for faster wireless charging technology.

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Xiaomi’s MIUI strategy for the coming years — connecting smartphones and IoT devices

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Jeet
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Qiao Zhongliang, General Manager for Xiaomi Internet has today revealed the company’s strategy for the MIUI for the coming years. He said that the company will focus more on connecting smartphones and IoT devices.

This will enable the company to offer smart life experience with the focus on ease as well as security and user privacy. Xiaomi is aiming to make its MIUI operating system as the smartest one out there.

MIUI Strategy

He has also announced that the company will be releasing/opening a series of new system capabilities that will enable developers to create for the next-generation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and platforms.

The company has introduced several categories under its MIUI Smart Living system, which includes Mi Work for smart office work, Mi Health for health and fitness routines, Mi Go for smart travel, Mi Home for smart home products, and Mi Game for gaming activities.

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Xiaomi has also been working on several new capabilities, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI Kit, AI Service, AI Foundation), Security and Privacy (Authentication Platform, Enterprise Engine, Content Compliance), Interoperability (Mi Pay, Mi Drop, Mi Share), User Interface (UI Kit, MAML), Application Framework (Quick App, Quick App Framework), System Services (Mi Push, Mi Account, Mi Analytics), among others.

Lei Jun, Founder and CEO of Xiaomi Group has said that the rapid growing of 5G technology as well as artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) will be the main stage for the development in the coming years. He believes that the opportunity posed by the combination of 5G + AI + IoT is once-in-a-lifetime.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro gets an 8GB+256GB variant

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has unveiled a new, higher storage variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. The new variant comes with 256 GB of storage bundled with 8GB of RAM which makes it the largest memory variant for the premium midrange smartphone.  The new variant comes with a modest retail price of 1899 yuan ($271). Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Before now, the Redmi Note 8 Pro only has a 6GB RAM and 64GB storage version as well as an 8GB RAM and 128GB storage version.  Since there is a dedicated microSD card slot for expansion, that can be put to use if there is need for more space. The microSD slot also doubles as a second SIM slot that takes two nano-SIMs.

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To recall, the Redmi Note 8 Pro features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 91.4% screen-to-body ratio. The screen has the waterdrop notch design where a 20MP selfie camera is housed. The phone also comes with an IP52 splash resistant body and TUV Rheinland certification for the display meaning it filters harmful blue rays. The device is wrapped with Gorilla Glass 5 panels at the front and rear.Redmi note 8 pro featured 05

The premium mid-ranger is powered by a MediaTek Helio G90T processor paired with 6GB/8GB RAM.  To keep the lights on is a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging. The Note 8 Pro also comes with liquid cooling technology which can be found in popular gaming smartphones. The antennas of the phone are arranged smartly inside the phone so that it does not obstruct signals while holding the device in landscape mode while playing games. You also get a superlinear speaker with smart PA, NFC, IR blaster, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack onboard. It runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie but that has recently been updated to the latest Android version. It also features Game Turbo 2.0.

There is no word yet on the availability but we believe the tech giant plans to quietly put it up for sales on Mi.com.

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Huawei partners with Devialet for its new Sound X smart speaker, launches on Nov. 25

By
Joel Joseph
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Huawei has officially confirmed that its new Huawei Sound X speakers will be announced on November 25, alongside the MatePad Pro flagship tablet. We knew about this upcoming smart speaker and its basic design, thanks to an earlier leak. However, Huawei confirms that the Sound X is co-engineered with Devialet, and that’s a big deal.

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Devialet is a premium French high-end Hi-Fi audio equipment brand and its Devialet Phantom range of speakers, especially the Silver Phantom and Phantom Gold, has received extremely rave reviews for its sound quality and volume. So Huawei’s partnership with Devialet for its new smart speakers makes things a lot more exciting. It could be as significant as Leica was for its smartphone cameras.

Previously, a leaked manual revealed that the Sound X will be powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor featuring 512MB of RAM and 8GB of storage. There will be two 60W subwoofers and six 1.5W tweeters for a 360° 5.1 home theater surround sound experience. The Sound X connects via Bluetooth 5.0 to your phone and supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi networks.

Huawei Sound X featured
Sound X leaked image

The Sound X is a smart speaker. So you can control your lights, robot vacuum cleaner, and smart plugs using Huawei’s HiLink app. The speaker will reportedly come with six microphones that can pick up your voice from up to 5 meters away.

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Xiaomi’s eBook reader named Mi Reader is now up for crowdfunding in China

By
Jeet
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Xiaomi recently announced its first ebook reader named Mi Reader and from today, the device is up for crowdfunding. During the crowdfunding campaign, interested buyers can pre-book it for 579 Yuan, which is roughly $83.

However, once the campaign is completed, it will be available for a regular price of 599 Yuan which roughly converts to $85. With this new Mi Reader, Xiaomi is taking on the likes of Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Nobel’s NOOK.

Xiaomi Mi Reader

The Xiaomi Mi Reader comes with a 6-inch e-Ink screen having screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels that offers 212 PPI pixel density. There is 24-level adjustable front-lit LED reading light that can achieve more than 90 percent brightness uniformity.

Thanks to the display type used in this device, the eBook Reader will offer an anti-glare experience, so you can comfortable read your book even under direct sunlight without facing any issues.

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Xiaomi eBook Reader

Coming to the internals, the Mi Reader comes powered by an Allwinner B300 quad-core processor which is clocked at 1.8GHz, and is coupled with 1GB of RAM and comes with 16GB of internal storage that can store around 5,000 eBooks.

The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and supports variety of content, including books, web-based works, as well as high-quality comics. It also supports txt files, EPUB, and PDF among other file extensions.

As for the battery department, the Mi Reader is powered by 1,800mAh battery which the company claims can offer standby time of several weeks on a single charge. Xiaomi has included USB Type-C port to make sure that the charging remains easy and convenient. At 178 grams, the device is easy to carry around and offers good one-hand grip.

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Meizu HD60 Tropical Orange variant gets listed online; sale from November 25

By
Jeet
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At the Meizu 16T launch event on 23rd October, the company had also announced its HD60 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. The Meizu HD60, priced at 499 Yuan (approximately $71) were unveiled in two colors — Fog Silver and Tropical Orange.

Today, the company has listed the funky Tropical Orange color variant of the Meizu HD60 headphone on the company’s official online store, JD.com, Tmall and has revealed that the sale will begin from 25th November.

Meizu HD60 Orange Sale China

For those who are unaware, the Fog Silver variant of the wireless headphones was made available for purchase in the Chinese market from 28th October, around a week after the company started taking pre-orders for the same.

At the time of launch, the company said that the new Meizu HD60 Bluetooth headphones has a stainless steel sliding structure which is durable, well-structured, rigid, and is comfortable to wear.

The first layer has a cowhide leather that showcases the texture while the earmuffs are made of protein skin leather which the company says is comfortable even after a pro-longed usage.

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Meizu HD60 Orange featured

It comes with a 40mm bio-diaphragm super-sounding unit and has an independent back cavity which raises the output of the low-frequency sound. The company also said that the medium and high frequency are clear and not harsh.

The headphone also comes with a Hi-Res certification for an immersive sound experience.  The headphone also comes with touch-enable control mechanism and has voice assistant support to make the controlling easier. It has Bluetooth 5.0 support and comes with aptX codec. There’s a USB Type-C port and it also has support for wired audio connection.

The company is also offering cVc dual-mode noise reduction technology which ensure that you have a noise-free audio experience. As for the battery life, Meizu is claiming that the headphones can run for around 25 hours on a single charge, which is really impressive.

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Huawei Mate X screen replacement costs whooping 7,080 yuan ($1,007)

By
Jeet
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Huawei recently started selling the Huawei Mate X in China, which is the company’s first foldable smartphone that was first unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain in February this year.

Now, weeks after the device is available for purchase in the market, the Chinese giant has now announced pricing for repairing and different parts of the smartphone. Among all of them, the screen replacement is the costliest.

Huawei Mate X featured

While it makes sense that the screen replacement is the costliest given that the smartphone has a foldable display, but the pricing is very high. The company reveals that the screen replacement on the Huawei Mate X will cost whooping 7,080 yuan, which roughly converts to $1,007.

Apart from that, it seems that the battery replacement will cost 278 yaun (approximately $40) while the motherboard repair is priced at 3,579 yaun that roughly converts to $509. The camera replacement will cost 698 yuan (approx. $99) to the users.

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The Huawei Mate X features a large 8-inch screen with a 2480 x 2200 pixels screen resolution and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded with pretty thin bezels. When folded, it transforms into a dual-display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch (2480 x 1148 pixels) 19.5:9 display while the other is a 6.38-inch (2480 x 892 pixels) 25:9 display.

It comes packed with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It has dual SIM support (nano only) but only SIM 1 supports 5G. You can also swap out the second SIM card for Huawei’s NM card up to 256GB. The device also comes with the 7nm Balong 5000 modem which brings 5G support to the device.

The phone runs the EMUI 9.1.1 custom interface, which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. As for the connectivity options, the device supports NFC, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and USB Type-C port.

The device has two built-in batteries, which offers a total capacity of 4,500mAh. Huawei has also debuted its new SupercCharge fast charging technology which supports up to 55W. The company claims that the new SuperCharge allows users to charge the device from empty to 85 percent in just 30 minutes.

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Huawei Y6s render leaked along with an image of a mystery phone

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In the coming weeks, Huawei will be announcing the, MatePad series of tablets, Honor V30 series of smartphones, Honor Magic Watch 2, Honor MagicBook 15 and Nova 6v smartphones in China. Amidst news of arrival of these devices, Android Headlines has shared a render of an upcoming budget-friendly phone called Huawei Y6s. The publication has also shared an image of a never before Huawei phone.

According to the report, the Huawei Y6s phone is codenamed as Jakarta. In March, the Chinese firm had launched the Huawei Y6 smartphone. However, the Jakarta model seems to be its inferior version and it is expected to debut as Huawei Y6s.

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Huawei Y6s

The blue colored Huawei Y6s has a waterdrop notch on its display. It is expected to house a 6.1-inch display that will probably support HD+ resolution. The chin of the device is thick enough to house the Huawei branding. The rear side of the phone that sports a two-tone design has a single rear camera of 13-megapixel and a fingerprint reader. The SoC of the device is not known yet, but it could be coming with 3 GB of RAM and a native storage of 32 GB. No other details are available on the specifications of the smartphone.

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The publication has shared a render of a mystery phone from Huawei. The handset is codenamed as Merida and it could be a Pro version of the Huawei Y6s, but its exact moniker is not known yet. There is a possibility that it could be arriving with a different brand name.

 

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Huawei mystery phone Merida

The frontside of the Huawei Y6s has a waterdrop notch display. The rear side of the phone has a bit unique dual camera system. The vertical camera module has an LED flash between the two camera lenses. The ‘AI Camera’ text can be seen imprinted alongside it. The device does not feature a fingerprint reader on its back. It could be integrated with the display of the phone or the device may not feature it. With no visible indentation, it can be said that there is no side-facing fingerprint reader on the device. Both phones are expected to carry budget-friendly price tags in China.

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro arrives in Spain with no GMS and in limited quantities

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The Mate 30 series may have been announced first in Europe but China got the phones first. Nearly two months after the launch, the Mate 30 Pro is now available in Europe with a few conditions.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro Spain

Huawei now has the Mate 30 Pro available for purchase at the Huawei Space Store in Madrid, Spain. However, there are limited quantities available, there is no Google Mobile Services installed, and you can only buy the phone in Space Silver 8GB RAM + 256GB version. Although there is no Google Mobile Services installed, there are ways to get it installed.

The price tag is €1099, just as it was announced at the September event. Huawei will give those who buy a unit a €299 voucher that can be used to purchase any items in the store. So technically, you are paying €800 for the phone. Do note that this is only applicable to those who buy between now and December 9.

The Mate 30 Pro has a 6.53-inch 1176 x 2400 OLED display with a wide notch at the top. It is powered by Huawei’s 7nm Kirin 900 processor.

The device has a 40MP f/1.6 primary rear camera, an 8MP f/2.4 telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, another 40MP f/1.8 ultrawide camera, and a ToF camera. The main camera and telephoto camera both have optical image stabilization. The notch in front houses a 32MP selfie camera and a 3D ToF camera for Face ID. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Huawei ships the phone with EMUI 10 based on Android 10. There is a 4500mAh battery inside the phone and it supports Huawei’s 40W SuperCharge fast charge technology. It also supports 27W fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, so you can use it to wirelessly charge devices like your earbuds or even other phones.

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Mi TV 4A 32-inch and 43-inch receive stable Android 9 Pie update

By
Airyl Jaszly
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Earlier today, Xiaomi announced that they’ve started rolling out the long awaited stable build of Android 9 Pie for the 32-inch and 43-inch models of the Mi TV 4A series.

This is big news for users as the update brings essential Android TV features such as the Google Play Store, other Google Play apps, as well as the Google Assistant (which won’t be usable due to the lack of BLE on the device). It also brings Chromecast built-in, Data Saver, YouTube, Play Store, Play Movies, and much more.

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People who have been keeping up with the Mi TV 4A series should know that this update has been in the works for quite a while now. Initially, the update was supposed to roll out sometime in early 2019, but the company was hit with some unexpected roadblocks causing the update to be delayed. It’s great that it’s finally here however.

The update will be rolled out in phases, so don’t worry if you’re a Mi TV 4A owner and still haven’t received it yet. It will probably arrive on your device in a few days. If you’re in India and are looking to get a brand new budget smart TV, this is a pretty good time. The 32-inch Mi TV 4A is currently priced at Rs 12,499, while the 43-inch model costs Rs 23,499.

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ColorOS 7 new feature teased, power bank renting station pop-up

By
Airyl Jaszly
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Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO is all set to unveil the latest iteration of their Android UI, ColorOS 7, on November 20. In preparation for the launch, the ColorOS team have teased another new feature of ColorOS 7, and this time it’s one that’s particularly relevant to Chinese users. ColorOS 7 essentially notifies users of nearby power bank renting stations if the phone’s battery gets low.

Power bank renting stations are a huge thing in China right now, and the ColorOS team are capitalizing on it. The feature itself is pretty self explanatory. If your phone is low on battery, it’ll notify you when there’s a power bank station nearby, as well as what sort of connectors are available. It’s a novel idea, and could come in handy quite often.

Oppo is also going to unveil ColorOS 7 in India on November 26. This is the first time the smartphone-maker has planned a launch event for the Android-based OS outside of China. Oppo promises the new update will come with ‘borderless aesthetics, fresh visuals and intuitive platform’, but we also expect to see some region specific features there too.

Outside of these few feature reveals, there isn’t much else known about ColorOS 7. We don’t know much about the design language, the themes or the upgrades made behind the scenes. It is the next big iteration of the UI however, so we should expect some big changes. Thankfully, the team seems to be pretty passionate, so we’re looking forward to what comes out of it.

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How to watch Realme X2 Pro India launch event live

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Realme‘s entry into the smartphone circle as an offshoot of OPPO upset the industry’s dynamics in no small way as the company redefined affordable premium smartphones, dwarfing the track record of companies like Xiaomi and OnePlus. Little wonder the brand is among the most popular ones in China. In October, the company launched its first flagship smartphone in  China. The Realme X2 Pro was later launched for the European market recently and now, Realme will take the wraps off the device in India tomorrow (November 20).Realme X2 Pro

The launch event will commence at 12.30 PM IST (7 am GMT, 8 am GMT+1). You can watch the event live from Realme’sofficial Youtube channel. Find the channel below.

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Apart from the Realme X2 Pro, the brand will also be launching the Realme 5s during the event. The major highlight of the Realme 5S is definitely the quad-camera setup onboard with a 48MP sensor at the forefront. The device equally packs a massive 5000mAh battery and will be powered by a Snapdragon 665 SoC. The device will also come with up to 128GB of storage.

realme 5S india launchOn its part, the Realme X2 Pro packs a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a waterdrop notch. The trimmed bezels give the device an immersive 91.7 per cent screen-to-body ratio. The waterdrop notch houses an AI-driven 16-megapixel selfie shooter. You also get an in-display fingerprint scanner which unlocks the device in just 0.23 seconds. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 855+ chipset.

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Realme 5 vs Realme X2 vs Realme XT: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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Oppo’s sub-brand is bringing a lot of its devices in the global market. In just two days, Realme announced that two more affordable smartphones are going to hit Europe. We are talking about the Realme 5 and the Realme XT, packing midrange-class specifications at very affordable prices. Alongside these devices, there are two other Realme mid-rangers in the global market: the 5 Pro which is nothing but a more powerful version of the Realme 5, and the higher-end Realme X2. Should you spend more on the X2 or its new siblings are enough? In order to establish which one is better for your needs, we decided to compare the specifications of Realme 5, Realme X2 and Realme XT.

Oppo Realme 5 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Oppo Realme XT

Oppo Realme 5 Oppo Realme X2 Oppo Realme XT
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3 mm, 198 grams 158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm, 182 grams 158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm, 183 grams
DISPLAY 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 269 ppi, IPS LCD 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 6 GB RAM, 64 GB  – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, Color OS Android 9 Pie, Color OS Android 9 Pie, Color OS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA Quad 12 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
13 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 10W 4000 mAh, fast charging 30W with VOOC Flash Charge 4000 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC Flash Charge
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Realme X2 and XT are nearly identical when it comes to the design and we recommend them since they come with a glass back instead of a plastic body, unlike the Realme 5. Further, both their glass backs and their front panels are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Realme 5’s body is entirely made of plastic, but it offers splash resistance. However, a plastic body is not as beautiful as a glass back. Also, note that Realme X2 and XT have a more compact design and they are even lighter.

 

Display

If you care a lot about the display, stay away from the Realme 5. While it is true that it offers a wider display diagonal, on the other hand, it has a lower HD+ resolution that is not amazing on a wide 6.5-inch panel. Further, it is just an IPS display. Both Realme X2 and XT offer a way better Super AMOLED panel with deeper black, more vivid colors and even a higher Full HD+ resolution. Realme X2 and XT have the same Super AMOLED panel with the same 6.4-inch size and the same under-display fingerprint reader.

 

Specs & Software

Realme 5, X2 and XT are powered by different chipsets, so they offer different levels of performances, but all of them are mid-rangers. The most powerful is Realme X2 thanks to its Snapdragon 730G chipset. It is the best SoC from the Snapdragon 700 series by Qualcomm and it is perfect even for gamers thanks to its high graphics performance. The Realme X2 even offers a better memory configuration in its most expensive variant. So if you need the fastest and smoothest phone, do not think twice and go for the X2. The second place goes to the XT with its Snapdragon 712, while Realme 5 has a lower-end Snapdragon 665. In each case, you get Android 9 Pie out of the box, customized by Color OS user interface.

 

Camera

Realme X2 and XT have the same rear camera department that is better than the one found on the Realme 5. It consists of a 64 MP quad camera including an ultrawide sensor and a dedicated macro camera for close shots. Realme X2 and XT differ for the front camera: the former comes with a better 32 MP snapper, while the second has a 16 MP sensor. Realme 5 is inferior even when it comes to selfies with its 13 MP snapper.

 

Battery

Realme 5 is a more affordable and less powerful phone than Realme X2 and XT, but it offers longer battery life for two reasons. First, it has a bigger 5000 mAh battery and second, it has a display that is less energy-demanding. Realme XT and X2 offer more or less the same battery life (X2 slightly better thanks to its 8 nm chipset), but the latter has a faster charging technology.

 

Price

Realme X2 starts from €299/$331 globally, Realme XT starts from €259/$287. We still do not know the global price for the Realme 5, but given that the Realme 5 Pro starts from €199/$220, you can imagine its price range. There is no doubt about the fact that, overall, Realme X2 is the best. But if you do not mind about having the best camera and display, you might prefer the Realme 5 due to its amazing battery life and very affordable price. If you want good rear cameras and display, but you do not need the fastest performance and a Snapdragon 712 is enough since you are not a gamer or an advanced user, Realme XT is enough and it will allow you to save some bucks.

 

Oppo Realme 5 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Oppo Realme XT: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme 5

PROs

  • Splash resistant
  • Bigger battery
  • More affordable
  • Wider display

CONS

  • HD+ display

 

Realme X2

PROs

  • Best performance
  • Nice rear cameras
  • Great front camera
  • Faster charging
  • Better memory configurations

CONS

  • Higher price

 

Realme XT

PROs

  • Well-balanced
  • Good price
  • Nice rear cameras

CONS

  • Nothing particular

Buy Xiaomi VIOMI V2 and Mijia Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaners for Lowered Prices from Banggood [Coupons]

By
Vinay Patel
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Xiaomi has a huge fanbase for its top-end mobile phones, laptops, tablets and other devices.

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Robot Vacuum CleanerThe Chinese electronics firm teams up with other companies that are part of its Mi ecosystem to create a slew of other reasonably priced products that do not compromise on quality. One of these products includes feature-rich vacuum cleaners that the company makes in collaboration with VIOMI, MIJIA, and other similar brands.

Today we will be checking out two of Xiaomi’s most popular vacuum cleaners that have gone up for sale bearing reduced prices on Banggood. On top of that, we will see how users can save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process.

Xiaomi VIOMI V2 Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner

The VIOMI V2 is an all-purpose smart robot vacuum cleaner. It is loaded with highly useful features such as laser mapping, designated cleaning, sweeping and mopping in one, and lots more. The robot adopts a powerful technology for planning routes and positioning. It uses scientific sweeping routes to avoid cleaning the same area again and again.

Equipped with the LDS radar rangefinder, the Xiaomi VIOMI V2 performs a 360-degrees scanning to build the map of your house in real-time using the SLAM algorithm. A smart robot vacuum cleaner that offers comparable features usually carries a steep price tag, but the V2 is available carrying a reasonable price of $511.99 on Banggood.XIAOMI VIOMI V2 Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner

If that doesn’t fit inside your budget, all you need to do is to apply coupon code BGXVCRA and avail of a $171 off. The coupon enables you to bring the original asking price of the Xiaomi VIOMI V2 Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner down to only $340.99 even before you place your order.

Aside from that, you can get free shipping on orders over $19.99. To make sure you get these great discounts and free shipping, you can follow this link without wasting time.

Xiaomi VIOMI V2 Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner

The Mijia Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner usually carries a $399.99 price tag, but as part of its latest promo, Banggood is offering it for a reduced price of only $383.99. In addition to getting this noteworthy discount, you can use coupon code BGMRBRA and save $143 more during the checkout process.

In other words, you can reduce the original selling price of the Mijia Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner to only $240.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon at checkout. Moreover, you can stand a chance of getting the Black Friday bottom price by reserving it first.

Designed to clean every corner of the room, the Mi Robot Vacuum is a highly intelligent home cleaning device that carries an “I’m the all-round champion” tagline. It is capable of thinking like a human being and has LDS (Laser Distance Sensor), which allows the robot to perform a 360-degrees scan of its surroundings 1800 times per second.

To know more about the Xiaomi Mijia Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner and to take advantage of the discount, you can follow this link. Note that the promo is slated to end soon.

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Nokia 2720 Flip gets a gorgeous red variant

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The Nokia 2720 Flip is one of the classic phones HMD Global has brought back since it got the license to manufacture phones using the Nokia brand name. It was announced in September and has received positive reviews mainly because of its clamshell design of old and also the modern features it brings such as 4G LTE and a smart assistant.

Nokia 2720 Flip red

When it launched, it was available in two colors – gray and black. Today, HMD Global has unveiled a third color – a gorgeous red – that will turn heads when you pull it out of your pocket or bag.

The €89/£89.99 feature phone keeps the specs of the other color variants. So you get a 1.3-inch 240 x 240 display on the outside and a 2.8-inch QVGA display on the inside. There is 512MB of RAM and 4GB of expandable storage along with a Snapdragon 205 processor. There is a 2MP camera with flash on the back of the device an emergency button that doubles as a Google Assistant button.

The phone has a 1500mAh battery and will provide up to 6.6 hours of talk time on 4G and lasts up to 28 days on standby. It runs KaiOS out of the box and is preloaded with WhatsApp and Facebook. It comes in single SIM and dual SIM versions and can serve as a hotspot for sharing your internet access with other devices.

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Buy Xiaomi DI R5 Smart Door Lock for Just $499.99 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

By
Vinay Patel
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GeekBuying comprises a team of ardent tech enthusiasts who love sharing newfangled gadgets with other tech buffs around the world.

Xiaomi DI R5 Smart Door Lock

With an impressive range of products across multiple categories, GeekBuying is a great choice for buying top-branded smartphones, laptops, and a slew of other uniques at unbeatable prices. Today, we are going to check out the Xiaomi DI R5 Smart Door Lock, which has gone up for sale for a lowered price on the Chinese online store.

We will not only check out the discount GeekBuying is offering on this highly useful gadget, but also show how you can save more money before placing your order. The DI R5 Smart Door Lock would normally set you back $749.99, but if you purchase it through GeekBuying, you’d need to pay only $499.99 for the device.

In other words, GeekBuying is doling out a noteworthy 33 percent discount on the Xiaomi DI R5 Smart Door Lock. If this is your first order with the popular e-tailer, don’t forget to take advantage of the 2% OFF New User Coupon before placing your order.

Xiaomi DI R5 Smart Door Lock

If you have been a regular GeekBuying user, the website has got something for you to cheer about as well. You can get an extra $10 off by applying coupon code 3X63LZ27, which means, the original asking price of the DI R5 Smart Door Lock reduces to only $489.99.

This quick-to-open smart door lock is made using high-quality aluminum alloy material. It uses R5 to identify your face, which means your face is the key. Once your face is recognized, the motor pushes the lock cylinder to rotate and the door opens right away.

Furthermore, the DI R5 Smart Door Lock adopts 3D face recognition technology to avoid high-simulation mask attacks. No one can use your photo or video to unlock the door; however, your usual dressing does not stop you from opening the door.

The smart lock’s 3D face recognition feature also ensures the convenience of the elderly. It is designed to recognize people about 130cm-200cm in height so even children or tall people can open the door easily.

Furthermore, the DI R5 Smart Door Lock opens even in a dark environment. It has two anti-lock modes and has an automatic locking function which comes in handy when you forget to lock when going out. You can lock the door with just one touch.

You can use the arming function via the App if there’s no one in the house. If someone exits the door from the house, the DI R5 Smart Door Lock immediately starts an alarm that rings for 15 seconds and sends an alarm message to the app.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi DI R5 Smart Door Lock, and place your order. Note that the promotion sale was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

GeekBuying is also gearing up to launch the hotly-anticipated Black Friday Sale, which is expected to offer the best selling products of 2019 at unbeatable prices.

Xiaomi DI R5 Smart Door Lock

 

Black Friday Sale

Buy OnePlus Charge Power Bundle for Just $16.15 from Gearbest [Coupon]

By
Vinay Patel
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Born for fast charging, the OnePlus Charge Power Bundle has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price tag on Gearbest.

OnePlus Charge Power Bundle

The OnePlus Charge Power Bundle comes with an adapter that has built-in integrated circuits to ensure the heat is dissipated before it reaches your OnePlus phones. In other words, the OnePlus charger delivers faster, safer, and cooler charging that remains fast.

The OnePlus fast charger power adapter undergoes severe durability, as well as safety tests, coupled with multiple layers of protection and built-in safeguards to avoid the problem of overheating and overcharging. The tangle-free cable features a rollable design and can be collected neatly.

You’d normally need to spend a lot of money on mobile phone accessories such as phone chargers, and adapters, but Gearbest is offering you a chance to get your hands on the OnePlus Charge Power Bundle for only $16.59, which translates to a 23 percent discount on the device’s original asking price of $21.57.

OnePlus Charge Power Bundle

If the aforesaid discount isn’t enough to cheer you up, it might interest you to know that the OnePlus Charge Power Bundle has been assigned a specific coupon code that you can use to save more money. Before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button, make sure you apply coupon code J4DDTTDS1K for an extra $0.60 off.

After applying the coupon, the retail price of the OnePlus Charge Power Bundle drops further down to just $16.15. An absolute steal at this price, Gearbest sold more than 1000 pieces of this OnePlus branded charger which is compatible with a wide range of OnePlus brand smartphones including OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, and Xiaomi Mi 8, Xiaomi Pocophone F1.

You can follow this link to avail of the discount and place your order. Note that the promo will be valid for six days only.

Original OnePlus Charge Power Bundle

Google Play Protect blocking update for Xiaomi’s Quick Apps

By
Jed John Ikoba
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If you use a Xiaomi phone then you would be familiar with the barrage of in-app ads that pop up randomly. Xiaomi prides itself as an internet company and the ads help bring in the revenue, keeping the phone prices down while maintaining the quality of its products. MIUI also brings several pre-installed apps which are usually the main rallying point for pushing the in-app ads. One of such apps is Quick Apps but it seems to have hit stormy waters with Google.Google

A number of Xiaomi phone users who have the Quick apps installed on their models have come out to alert us that the app is now being flagged by Google Play Protect even on the Poco F1. Apparently, the app has got a new update but Google is blocking the update with a pop-up message warning users that “this app could potentially collect data and use it to track you”.

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While the safety of users data in custody of Xiaomi is not in doubt, the data will likely be used to deliver targeted or relevant ads to users which is one of the major sources of Xiaomi’s revenue – MIUI ads. Funny thing is, the app just like most pre-installed apps on Mi phones, can’t be uninstalled.

Xiaomi has issued a statement which shows the company is aware of the issue with Quick Apps. The company also hinted that it is in touch with Google regarding the matter but opined that it was likely happening due to a revision in Google Play Protect’s algorithm. Finally, Xiaomi reassured fans that the system app was absolutely safe.

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