WhatsApp is the most popular social messaging platform, with over 1.5 billion active users in 180 countries. Being popular, it has always remained the favorite den among cybercriminals or intruders. They have attacked the WhatsApp several times via malwares, and other hacking tools. Sometimes the internal loopholes also led them to flaunt the system. Apart from security lapses, WhatsApp is also home to most advanced messaging features throughout the Globe.
WhatsApp always keeps adding the features and enhancements to match the pace of evolving technology. After Google and other tech giants, the WhatsApp has finally bowed to users’ request of dark mode. They are partially rolling out the support for Dark Mode in WhatsApp on Android 10. However, it is not fully functional. The users need to tweak some settings to get the dark mode working.
There are many advantages of using the Dark Mode on digital devices.
Advantages of Dark Mode:
It reduces potential eye strain
It saves battery on AMOLED display phones.
Make phone usage comfortable during the night or low-lit environment.
It even minimizes flickering and blue light.
Disadvantages of dark Mode:
Eye Fatigue due to the continuous usage of dark themes.
Long contents are more challenging to read.
We have compiled a step-by-step guide to install enable WhatsApp Dark Mode on Android 10.
Steps to enable dark mode in WhatsApp on Android 10
Head over to the Settings menu of Android 10.
Now, Open About Phone > Tap Build number 7 times to unlock Developer Options.
Browse to Developer Options > Override force-dark” setting and enable it. (Note: This option will enable dark mode for both the supported and unsupported applications.)
Now, Open WhatsApp and enjoy the darker color palette.
Note: WhatsApp Dark Mode is correctly working on Android 10 based OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 6 and ColorOS 6 based devices.
The above guide will work on almost every device running Android 10. It is always recommended to switch to the dark mode if you having eye strain issues. This little tweak will really help you to reduce eye fatigue. Apart from the dark mode, some blue filter apps for Android are also present to reduce the ill-effects of continuous display usage.
OPPO unveiled ColorOS 7 today at an event in China today. The new operating system brings new features and is designed to make usage more comfortable.
While the new version of ColorOS will be available to a number of OPPO devices in the future via an update, OPPO has announced that the OS will appear first on the Reno 3, its upcoming phone scheduled for release in December.
ColorOS 7 will debut on the OPPO Reno 3
The OPPO Reno 3 will be a 5G phone with support for NSA and SA 5G networks. The details about the phone’s specifications are currently unknown, but last month, it was reported that OPPO and Qualcomm will announce a dual-band 5G phone in December. As at then, the name of the phone wasn’t known but now it has been revealed it will launch as the Reno 3.
The Reno 3 will most likely be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7250 processor which will have an integrated 5G modem. However, we have a feeling the phone will not go on sale until next year.
Qualcomm has a summit scheduled for early December where it is expected to announce new processors including the SM7250. It most likely already shipped samples of the chipset to manufacturers and those samples will be used for the Reno 3 launch. However, commercial quantities won’t be available until next year. So while the Reno 3 may launch next month, folks will probably not get their hands on a unit until January.
Today’s launch was for the Chinese unveiling of ColorOS 7. Next week, OPPO will have a global unveiling in India.
Realme X2 Pro, the company’s first flagship phone has made its way to India. The smartphone had gone official first in China and Europe in October. Priced at Rs. 29,999 (~$417), it is an irresistible phone that is packed with plenty of exciting features. Apart from the flagship Snapdragon 855+ processor, the Realme X2 Pro features a 90Hz refresh rate display, a 64-megapixel quad camera system with support for up to 20x hybrid zoom and 50W fast charging technology.
Realme X2 Pro Specifications and Features
The Realme X2 Pro sports a premium appeal as it features a 3D glass design on its back. The front and rear sides of the phone are protected by Gorilla Glass 5 panels. It has a S-AMOLED display of 6.5 inches offers 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, 1000nits of brightness, 2000000:1 contrast ratio and carries support for HDR10+ and DCI-P3 color gamut. The TUV Rheinland certified display is designed to safeguard the eyes of the users by filtering the blue light. The third-generation in-display fingerprint scanner available on the Realme X2 Pro can unlock the device in just 0.23 seconds.
Designed to rival with other budget-friendly flagship phones like Redmi K20 Pro and OnePlus 7T, the Realme X2 Pro comes with a 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855+ processor and up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It offers users with up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage. A microSD card slot is also available on the device for expanding its storage.
For controlling the internal temperature of the Realme X2 Pro, it is equipped with premium vapor chambers system along with superconducting carbon fibers, a multi-layer graphite sheet and other heat dissipation materials. The handset includes a 4,000mAh battery. It can be fully charged in 35 minutes by using the 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge rapid charging technology. For better vibration feedback while gaming, the Realme X2 pro has a tactile engine motor.
The Realme X2 Pro’s rear-facing quad camera system has the Samsung GW1 64-megapixel lens with f/1.8 aperture as the primary sensor. It is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide angle lens with 115-degree field-of-view, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.5 aperture with support for 5x hybrid optical zoom and 20x hybrid zoom and lastly a 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture. The device is fitted with a 16-megapixel front camera for shooting selfies. Some of the photography features available on the Realme X2 Pro include 2.5cm super macro mode, 4K video shooting at 30fps, slow-motion videos at 960fps, EIS for front camera, ultra image stabilization for rear camera, video bokeh effect and Super Night Scene 2.0 for enhanced low-light photography.
The Realme X2 Pro is also blessed with dual stereo speakers powered by Dolby Atmos along with Hi-Res sound quality. The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It is overlaid with the latest version of ColorOS 6.1 that tags along Dark Mode. The other features of the Realme X2 Pro are dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual-band GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.
Realme X2 Pro Master Edition
Realme X2 Pro Master Edition designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukawasa was also showcased at the Realme X2 Pro launch event. Red Brick and Concrete are the two color variants of the Master Edition. The special edition smartphone has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Its remaining specs are same as its regular version.
Realme X2 Pro Master Edition Red BrickRealme X2 Pro Master Edition Concrete
Realme India has collaborated with DJI Global to introduce a Realme X2 Pro and OSMO Mobile 3 smartphone gimbal combo. Apart the video and photography features available on the X2 Pro, the OSMO Mobile 3 comes with some additional features liked gesture control, spot mode, story mode and more.
Realme X2 Pro OSMOmobile 3
Realme X2 Pro Price and Availability
The Realme X2 Pro has arrived in India in three models such as:
The regular editions of the Realme X2 Pro come in color variants like Neptune Blue and Lunar White. Customers who had participated in the blind order of the Realme X2 Pro and already paid a deposit of Rs. 1,000 can go ahead and make the remaining payment today or tomorrow. Shipments of the blind order customers begins today. A good thing about the Realme X2 Pro is that its retail box includes a free 50W fast charger.
Realme X2 Pro can be availed exclusively through Flipkart and Realme India’s online store. The first sale will be held on Nov. 26 starting at 12 PM and ending at 11:59 PM on Nov. 27 for limited customers. Realme referred limited customers to those buyers who have an invitation and who participated in the blind order offer. Invites will be available through Flipkart and Realme India’s website every single day starting from tomorrow until 12:30 PM on Nov. 23. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth said he will be also sharing some invites through his Twitter account after the unveil event.
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Buyers who avail the Realme X2 Pro through the first sale will be provided with Realme Buds Wireless worth Rs. 1,799 (~$25) for free. The brand is so confident about the product that it is providing the first 10,000 customers to return the device for any reason whatsoever to the company’s service center in 7 days. Also, Flipkart is offering cardless payment facility through which the phone can be availed with monthly payments of Rs. 2,500 (~$35). Buyers of the smartphone can also take advantage of Rs. 11,500 (~$160) worth benefits from Jio. The Realme X2 Pro will be available through offline stores in the coming days.
The Realme X2 Pro Master Edition will be available in the next month. Lastly, the company confirmed that the Realme XT 730G will also go official in December. Also, it will be also announcing some exciting new products including Realme’s version of airpods in the coming month.
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Apart from launching the highly anticipated Realme X2 Pro flagship phone, Realme also unveiled the Realme 5s smartphone. The salient feature of the device that it offers 48-megapixel quad camera experience at a budget-friendly price. Also, it is packed with a behemoth battery. The Realme 5s has arrived in India with an enticing starting price of Rs. 9,999 (~$139).
Realme 5s Specifications and Features
Even though the Realme 5s is a mid-ranger, it sports new crystal design with nano holographic color that allows it to shine when viewed from different angles. The device is fitted with a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a reduced waterdrop notch. It offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. It is shielded by Gorilla Glass panel. The device promises a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent.
The 11nm Snapdragon 665 AIE mobile platform fuels the phone with up to 4 GB of RAM. The highest storage edition of the phone comes with an internal memory of 128 GB. There is a dedicated microSD card slot on the device for additional storage.
The back panel of the Realme 5s is fitted with a quad camera system. It features the popular 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 lens as the main lens that is coupled with a 119-degree 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel portrait camera and a 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length. Placed on the frontside of the phone is a 13-megapixel lens with f/2.0 aperture. The front camera can impressive selfies in low-light conditions as it features 4-in-1 pixel binning technology. The photography features that are available on the device include AI scene recognition, Chroma Boost, Super nightscape, bokeh mode, AI HDR, AI beauty, EIS, 240fps slow-motion video recording and 4K video recording at 30fps.
The Realme 5s has a massive 5,000mAh battery that support 10W charging. The huge battery promises 29.9 days of standby time, 48.9 hours of camera usage, 30.8 hours of continuous music playback and 19.1 hours of YouTube usage. The ColorOS 6 that is customized by Realme is present on top of the Android 9 Pie OS. The phone comes with usual connectivity features such as dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. A fingerprint scanner is available on the backside of the Realme 5s.
The Realme 5s is essentially the same Realme 5 that is already available in India. The new phone comes with an enhanced primary lens for its quad camera system. Also, it features a new color variant.
Realme 5s Price and Availability
The pricing of the different variants of the Realme 5s is as follows:
4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 9,999 (~$139)
4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 10,999 (~$153)
Color Variants: Crystal Blue, Crystal Purple and Crystal Red.
Realme 5s can be bought through Flipkart and Realme India’s online store. The existing Realme 5 will continue to sell alongside the all new Realme 5s phone. The first sale of the phone will be held on Nov. 29. Benefits worth Rs. 7,000 (~$87) from Jio will be available for buyers of the Realme 5s. The handset will be come to offline stores in the near future.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Mi fans, #MiTV 4A 32 & 43 users, here's something you have been waiting for. We're rolling out the latest #AndroidTV 9.0 update along with Chromecast built-in, Data Saver, YouTube, Play Store, Play Movies, & much more.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
On 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.
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
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.
Xiaomi has a huge fanbase for its top-end mobile phones, laptops, tablets and other devices.
The 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.
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.
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.
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The 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.
