Realme 5s will come with a Snapdragon 665 processor

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Nov 16, 2019

The Realme 5s is coming, and over the past few days, bits of information about the phone has been released on the official Flipkart landing page. The latest info discloses the phone’s processor.

The new info on the page reveals that the Realme 5s will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 at its heart just like its sibling, the Realme 5. The processor is a power-efficient one and coupled with the massive 5000mAh battery capacity, it should last well more than a day. According to GSMArena, the Realme 5 has an endurance rating of 144 hours, the fourth-highest on their list of reviewed devices (as at the time it was reviewed).

The Snapdragon 665 was announced in April of this year. It is an 11nm octa-core processor with eight Kryo 260 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. It also has an Adreno 610 AIE GPU, a Hexagon 686 DSP, and a Spectra 165 ISP. The SoC powers a lot of phones such as the Mi A3, OPPO A9 2020, OPPO A5 2020, and Redmi Note 8/8T.

The Realme 5s will pack a 6.51-inch HD display with a waterdrop notch. It will also have quad rear cameras that include a 48MP primary sensor. The provided image reveals it will be available in Crystal Red and have a fingerprint scanner on the back. So far, the 48MP camera seems to be the only difference between it and the Realme 5. We hope there is more, maybe even 18W fast charging.

Realme will announce the phone on November 20 alongside the Realme X2 Pro flagship phone.

Huawei’s Razr-style flip foldable patent design is Fresh & Minimalistic

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Joel Joseph

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Nov 16, 2019

Huawei’s Mate X foldable went on sale for the first time in China yesterday. And it was sold out in less than a minute. But looks like the company is already eyeing at different foldable designs, including ones like the Motorola Razr flip folding design. Today, Huawei’s new patent was published by WIPO revealing its interest in vertical folding smartphones.

The patent, registered by HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD and published in the Hague Bulletin no. 46/2019 reveals a vertical folding design patent by Huawei with at least three cameras at the back. The phone will have a single display on the inside that folds with the help of a hinge. However, the folding position is not exactly at the center which leaves a small part of the display exposed even when it’s completely folded. This is actually a very interesting take on the flip foldable design as it eliminates the need for a secondary display on the outside.

We can’t see any cameras on the flexible display side of the phone, but there are three sensors at the back placed in a vertical arrangement. There’s are some unidentified components below the flash in the camera setup. The design also reveals the buttons are located on the right side.

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A couple of days back, we reported that Xiaomi had patented a Razr-style flip foldable smartphone. However, Huawei’s take on the vertical folding design looks a lot more minimalistic and refined than Xiaomi. Of course, at this point in time, these are just patents, and we are not even sure whether these two companies are actually working on a vertically folding flip phone.

So for now, Motorola Razr is your best bet at a flip folding design. However, we do hope other companies join the party very soon as Razr’s average internals leaves users wanting for more.

(Source: WIPO bulletin, Via)

The Motorola Razr and Thinkpad X1 source folding displays from BOE

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Airyl Jaszly

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Nov 15, 2019

Lenovo officially launched the much-awaited Motorola Razr amidst much fanfare at an event in Los Angeles, US yesterday. The company launched the device this morning at the Tech World 2019 in China. At the event, the Chinese firm also showcased the world’s first foldable PC with folding displays. If it seems familiar, it’s because that’s the very same device that was revealed as ThinkPad X1 series device earlier this year.

What’s more interesting to note however is that the vice president of BOE Group, Wei Wei, revealed on Weibo that the folding displays for the Thinkpad X1 line and Motorola Razr were both made by them. In addition, the Huawei Mate X that was officially launched earlier today also comes with a display provided by BOE.

This is a rather interesting bit of news, as it shows that any smartphone company could technically put out a folding phone since BOE is now an established supplier of them. It would still require a sizable amount of R&D from the company’s side to accommodate a folding design, but the possibility is there.

The Motorola Razr is the third commercial foldable smartphone in the market from an established tech company. Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is already available for purchase across the globe, and the Huawei Mate X went on sale in China today. You can read the thoughts of our own Joel Joseph regarding the Motorola Razr over here.

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Xiaomi 29-inch curved gaming monitor coming soon

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Airyl Jaszly

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Nov 15, 2019

Xiaomi is best known for its smartphones, though it does dabble in other hardware categories: smart TVs, fitness bands, battery packs, and even electric scooters. The Mi Surface 34 was the company’s first desktop monitor. It had a 34-inch display sporting a curved (1500R) panel with a 3440×1440 resolution (21:9 aspect ratio).

Built for gaming, it had a 144Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time, and AMD FreeSync support. Alongside that, we also saw the Xiaomi also unveiled a 23.8-inch IPS monitor with a 1920×1080 resolution. It came with a fairly similar feature set, and was priced at 699 Yuan (~$98). Now, leakers are reporting a third model on the way soon.

According to the report, the brand new display will essentially have the same features as the larger unit. It’ll retain the 144Hz refresh rate and 4ms response time, only on a smaller 29-inch curved panel. On top of this, it’ll obviously be priced slightly lower than the current 34-inch model, giving it a nice niche.

There are no shortage of options if you are in the hunt for the a new gaming monitor, from newcomers like Razer and Xiaomi to old veterans like Viewsonic. We’re eager to see how the new Xiaomi gaming monitor turns out, though we expect it to be just as good as their previous efforts which were already stellar products.

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Vivo S5 vs Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 15, 2019

Yesterday Vivo announced the new S5: someone considers it the nth mid-ranger from the company, but it is not exactly so. It offers a more original design than most of the actual budget phones, so it is worth paying attention to it. Now that we know all of its specifications and the launch price, the next step is comparing Vivo S5 with at least some of the most important mid-rangers out there in order to establish whether it is worth for potential buyers giving it a chance. For this comparison, we chose the Realme X2 due to its amazing quality-price ratio and the Xiaomi Mi CC9 due to its premium design and well-balanced specs sheet.

Vivo S5 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9

	Vivo S5	Oppo Realme X2	Xiaomi Mi CC9
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.9 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm, 188 grams	158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm, 182 grams	156.8 x 74.5 x 8.7 mm, 179 grams
DISPLAY	6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, octa-core 2.3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Funtouch	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, MIUI
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 48 + 8 + 2 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 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	Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4100 mAh, fast charging 22.5W	4000 mAh, fast charging 30W	4030 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

As said above, Vivo S5 adopts an original and futuristic design. First of all, it comes with a punch-hole display, and that is not so easy to find it among mid-rangers. Further, it has a pretty nice diamond-like camera module on the back making its design unique. It has a bigger display and a higher screen-to-body ratio than Realme X2, yet it provides a more compact body. Even the Xiaomi Mi CC9 is a very interesting phone when it comes to aesthetics. Just like the Vivo S5, it has a glass back as well as an aluminum frame, despite it lacks a punch-hole display. Realme X2 has a plastic frame, so its build quality is inferior.

Display

Most of the punch-hole displays are IPS panels, but the Vivo S5 features a Super AMOLED screen. However, this is not the best display of the trio. The richest image quality is delivered by the Xiaomi Mi CC9 which supports the HDR standard and it even comes with high brightness. In each case, you get an in-display fingerprint reader, as well as an AMOLED panel. But only the Xiaomi Mi CC9 supports HDR.

Specs & Software

Vivo S5, Xiaomi Mi CC9, and Realme X2 are all powered by different chipsets, but all of them belong to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 700 series. The most powerful chipset is the Snapdragon 730G found on the Realme X2 which is the best for both its CPU and GPU performance. The second place goes to the Snapdragon 712 found on the Vivo S5 but it is just a slight upgrade of the Snapdragon 710 you can find on the Xiaomi Mi CC9. You should also consider that, besides having the best processor, Realme X2 features a fast UFS 2.1 storage. Each phone has Android 9 Pie out of the box, but customized by a different user interface: Vivo S5 has Funtouch OS, Xiaomi Mi CC9 has MIUI (which I define more advanced) and Realme X2 has Color OS.

Camera

At first glance, it does not seem so, but the Realme X2 has the most advanced camera department. It features a 64 MP quad camera including an ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. Even its front camera is amazing with its 32 MP resolution, but the 32 MP camera of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 uses Meitu’s algorithm which is able to enhance the selfie quality a lot. Note that no one of these devices is a high-end camera phone, they just come with midrange-class sensors.

Battery

On the paper, Vivo S5 offers a slightly bigger 4100 mAh battery, while Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Realme X2 stop at 4030 and 4000 mAh, respectively. However, this does not necessarily mean that Vivo S5 will last more on a single charge as software optimization plays an important role when it comes to small battery capacity differences.

Price

Vivo S5 6/128 GB just launched in China with a €350/$387 starting price, Xiaomi Mi CC9 costs about €360/$398 in the 6/128 GB version, and Realme X2 costs €230/$254 in the 6/128 GB configuration. Overall, in my personal opinion, Realme X2 looks like a more interesting option due to its stronger chipset and better cameras.

Read More: Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Reno2 Z: Specs Comparison

Vivo S5 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9: PROs and CONS

Vivo S5

PROs

Amazing design
Big battery
Nice selfie camera

CONS

Nothing particular

Realme X2

PROs

Amazing performance
Great front camera
Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Plastic frame

Xiaomi Mi CC9

PROs

Premium build quality
Great front camera
Amazing software

CONS

Nothing particular

Buy AMAZFIT Nexo 4G Smart Watch Phone for Just $219.99 from Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 15, 2019

As part of Xiaomi’s Mi Ecosystem, HUAMI releases amazing smart wearables under the popular AMAZFIT brand.

Traditional watches were originally designed to show time and days, but gone are the days when you relied on a wristwatch to just tell the time. The next generation of smartwatches is crafted to monitor the wearer’s activities to help them lead a healthier lifestyle, in addition to telling the time, date, etc.

AMAZFIT might sound familiar if you have ever dabbled in the smart wearable market or if you are a serious athlete looking for a fitness gadget to power up your daily workout. The brand has a reputation for offering top-end smart wearables; however, these gadgets aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook.

To make its highly advantageous devices available to cost-conscious buyers, AMAZFIT has now established a partnership with Gearbest. As part of this collaboration, the Chinese online retailer has launched the AMAZFIT Nexo $219.99 Flash Sale, allowing Gearbest users to get their hands on the Nexo, as well as a slew of other AMAZFIT branded smartwatches at unbeatable prices.

Aside from getting noteworthy discounts on smart wearables from AMAZFIT, loyal Gearbest users can also avail of a $20 off on orders over $200. In other words, during the activity, those who spend more than $200 will be able to save more money.

The AMAZFIT Special Activities page is loaded with a myriad of well-received smart wearables that will be on sale carrying reduced prices during the activity period. These devices have carefully been added to specific categories to simplify and expedite the search process.

The first section is called Amazfit Nexo, but we will talk it just a bit. Let’s move on to the second category, which is called Amazfit Smartwatch. As the name suggests, the section is teeming with amazing smartwatches that have been made available to the public by AMAZFIT.

More importantly, you can get these coveted smartwatches without burning a hole in your pocket. For the sake of an instance, the AMAZFIT Stratos 3 would normally set you back $277.43, but you can get for only $199.99 under the Amazfit Smartwatch section.

The Amazfit Accessories section features items that you can add to your AMAZFIT smartwatch to make it more attractive, useful or even versatile. The rest of the smartwatches that are gracing the promotion page have been added to the concluding category called More Smartwatch.

As far as the Amazfit Nexo smartwatch is concerned, you can buy it for a global launch price during the activity period. Let us check out more details.

The irresistible Nexo 4G smartwatch phone usually retails for $266.58, but a few luck Gearbest users will be able to purchase it for just $219.99. This noteworthy 17 percent discount will be valid for the black color option of the watch for just two days.

To understand why the AMAZFIT Nexo is an absolute steal at this price, let us check out what the watch has to offer in terms of features. The Nexo sports a 1.39 inch AMOLED IPS screen with 454 x 454 pixels resolution, and packs a powerful Snapdragon Wear 2500 chip under the hood.

Furthermore, it runs the Android 5.0 operating system and draws its juices from a 420mAh Li-polymer battery that lasts 28 hours in a normal usage scenario. It has been IP68, which means it is dust and water-resistant.

The Nexo is housed in a sturdy frame made using high-quality microcrystalline zirconium ceramic, and the watch strap material is silicone. The device is compatible with Android 5.0, iOS 10.0 and above.

To check out more details about the AMAZFIT Nexo, all you need to do is to visit the promotion page by following this link.

Amazfit Nexo 4G Smart Watch Phone

AMAZFIT Nexo $219.9 Sale

Buy the LTE and Wi-Fi Versions of the Huawei M6 Turbo Edition Tablets for Lowered Prices from Banggood [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 15, 2019

Huawei launched one of its two flagship tablets for this year dubbed the MediaPad M6 8.4-inches in June. The other one in the series is the MediaPad M6 10.8-inches variant.

The M6 8.4-inches was marketed as a special version and made available to the public as the MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition. As expected, the device became an instant hit among cinephiles who fancy watching their favorite videos on a big-screen mobile device.

On the downside, the Huawei-branded tablet isn’t easy on the pocketbook. Both the LTE, as well as the WiFi versions of the Huawei M6 Turbo Edition would normally set you back a pretty penny. Does that mean you’d need to settle for an inferior alternative? Thanks to Banggood, you don’t.

The Chinese e-tailer known for offering the best bang for your buck is doling out noteworthy discounts on the LTE, as well as the WiFi versions of the Huawei M6 Turbo Edition tablets by assigning both models with dedicated coupon codes. To grab the discounts, all you need to do is to apply these coupons before checking out.

Huawei M6 Turbo Edition 8.4-Inches Tablet – LTE

Available in two highly appealing color options including Blue and Red, this Huawei M6 Turbo Edition LTE version has gone up for sale carrying a $703.99 price tag on Banggood. Those who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a tablet can apply coupon code BG6f428c for $204 off.

The coupon enables you to bring the steep asking price of the tablet down to only $499.99 even before you place your order. You can follow this link to use the coupon before it expires.

Huawei M6 Turbo Edition 8.4-Inches Tablet – LTE

Huawei M6 Turbo Edition 8.4-Inches Tablet – WiFi

The WiFi version of the M6 Turbo Edition tablet usually retails for $575.99. Just like the LTE version, the WiFi model also comes in blue, as well as red color options.

You can get a $166 off by applying coupon code BG04e54f during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the retail price of the Huawei M6 Turbo Edition WiFi tablet down to just $409.99 simply by using the above-mentioned coupon.

To take advantage of the coupon and place your order, simply follow this link before the coupon expires.

Huawei M6 Turbo Edition 8.4-Inches Tablet – WiFi

An absolute bargain at this price, the Huawei M6 Turbo Edition is loaded with exciting features.

First off, the tablet features an 8.4-inches IPS Capacitive screen with a high resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels for vivid visual experience and enhanced contrast. Furthermore, it is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor and packs GPU Turbo 3.0, along with Mali G76 720MHz graphics processing unit under the hood.

The M6 Turbo Edition ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage space, which is even for all your apps and media content. Moreover, it comes with an Independent Turbo button, which gives you access to the game space with just one click.

The tablet runs Android 9.0 OS and draws its juices from a 6100mAh battery. On the optics front, it features a 13-megapixel rear-mounted camera and an 8-megapixel front snapper for selfies and video calling.

Buy Snore Circle Smart Bluetooth Anti Snoring Device for Just $54.99 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 15, 2019

GeekBuying comprises a team of tech enthusiasts that love sharing the latest gadgets with consumers across the globe. The Chinese e-tailer boasts an impressive array of reasonably-priced products across multiple categories.

Moreover, GeekBuying has a reputation for coming up with amazing promotions that enable its loyal users to get their hands on top-end products without burning a hole in their pocket. Keeping in line with that, the online retailer has launched a new promotion sale.

Dubbed as the Local Stock Smart Home Sale, the recently kicked off event features heavily discounted products, as well as a chance to save more money by applying a specific coupon code. If your cart value exceeds $400, you can take advantage of the 6% OFF Coupon smarthome6 for a noteworthy discount.

All products gracing the activity page have carefully been added to four categories including Local Stock, Top Seller, New Arrivals, and Clearance. We would be checking out the discount GeekBuying is currently doling out on the Snore Circle Smart Bluetooth Anti Snoring Device and show how you save a considerable amount of more money at checkout.

Snore Circle Smart Bluetooth Anti Snoring Device

The Snore Circle adopts the advanced bone conduction and sound recognition technologies to accurately recognize snoring sound, gently massage and stimulate the respiratory muscles to resolve snoring problems. The anti-snoring device features 36 levels of physical intervention, which means whether you are a light snorer or a severe noisemaker.

A snore-free life enhances your sleep quality and you wake up more energized. Moreover, it improves your overall well-being, while ensuring everyone around you can get quite and restful sleep as well.

You’d normally expect a useful device that ensures peaceful sleep to carry a steep price tag, but the Snore Circle Smart Bluetooth Anti Snoring Device can now be yours for a lowered price of just $58.99 under the Top Seller category on the promotion page.

Moreover, you can extend this 58 percent discount by applying coupon code 3PB6MF1S at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you save $4 more reducing the already lowered asking price of the anti-snore device to only $54.99 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button. If this is your first order with GeekBuying, you can get an extra 2% off as well.

To avail of the discounts and use the coupon before it expires, simply follow this link. Note that the promo is slated to end in just two days.

Snore Circle Smart Bluetooth Anti Snoring Device

Local Stock Smart Home Sale

Redmi 8 and 8A Kernel source code released by Xiaomi

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Joel Joseph

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Nov 15, 2019

Xiaomi’s big battery budget devices for 2019, namely the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A has officially received the green signal from Xiaomi for third-party development. The company has just released the kernel source code for both the devices, allowing developers to tinker with its code and develop custom ROMs for the device.

Xiaomi’s smartphones are popular for their extensive custom ROM development. Even the MediaTek powered Redmi Note 8 Pro kernel source code was released back in September. So, we can expect to see some new custom ROMs for the Redmi 8 and 8A in the coming months.

Both devices have a large 5000mAh battery that easily offers two-day battery life. They share the same octa-core Snapdragon 439 processor inside with the Redmi 8 getting a 4GB RAM version while the 8A maxing out at 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Another major difference is in its camera setup as the higher-end Redmi 8 gets a dual 12MP + 2MP shooter at the back while the 8A has to settle for a single 12MP sensor. Note that the cheaper 8A doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi recently revealed that the Redmi 8 and 8A have a special sonic dust removal feature built-in. It’s essentially just a way to clear out the dust and gunk that tends to gather up in smartphone speakers, which is a fairly common problem.

According to Xiaomi, the Redmi devices achieve this by playing a custom sound designed to achieve the maximum amplitude of the speaker for 30 seconds. This allegedly gets all the dust out by pure force, without damaging the speaker we’d hope. It’s an interesting solution to a common problem.

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MIUI 11 update now rolling out for the Redmi 4

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 15, 2019

I use a Redmi Note 6 Pro and still check daily if Xiaomi has pushed the new MIUI 11 update to the model. Surprisingly, users of the Redmi 4 in India have reportedly started receiving MIUI 11 update and have even shared evidence online. Apart from the fact that it is MIUI 11, there is nothing spectacular to cheer about this update.

The screenshot shared by a Redmi 4 user shows that the new update comes with the version number MIUI 11.0.2.0.NAMMIXM. It also shows the update file is 483MB large. Interestingly, this new update doesn’t bring a change in the Android version as the Redmi 4 still runs the outdated Android 7.1.2 (Nougat). It also brings along the October 2018 Android security patch that Google released more than a year ago.

The changelog shared by some users on the MIUI forum shows the MIUI 11 brings improved touch controls and refined colour usage to deliver a fresh experience. The update also carries sound effects influenced by nature. The update is also expected to enhance the user experience by offering a minimalistic design. Other features include an always-on lock screen and Dynamic Video Wallpapers.

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Oppo showcases Reno2 Zoom at the League of Legends World Championship Final

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Jeet

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Nov 15, 2019

The League of Legends 2019 World Championship had its final after over a month of competition in Paris. At the event, Oppo, the sponsor of the tournament, showcased its latest Oppo Reno2 Zoom smartphone.

In the tournament that kicked-off on 2nd October in Berlin, 24 teams were competing in a series of epic death matches. As a sponsor of the tournament, the smartphone company Oppo had set up experience booth from November 5th-10th. It also presented the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and showcased its smartphone.

The company officially announced in September that it had became the exclusive global smartphone partner for LoL Esports international events, which includes The World Championship, Mid-Season Invitational, and All-Star Event.

Notably, this is a long-term partnership and Oppo has already signed on for five years. The company said that it is eagerly looking forward to further cooperation with the global Esports event and added that there’s much more in store, including a whole host of activations surrounding The World Championship, Mid-Season Invitational, and All-Star Event – with more to be announced.

Oppo said that this long-term alliance with League of Legends publisher Riot Games lasts through 2024. This further marks the company’s exploration in the field of Esports, broadening existing sports and entertainment sponsorships. League of Legends Esports joined the list of sports partners for Oppo, which includes Wimbledon, FC Barcelona, the International Cricket Council as well as another mobile Esports tournament – the Tencent Playerunknown Battle Ground Mobile Challenger Cup.

Through this partnership, League of Legends Esports aims to further enhance fans’ live event and viewing experiences around its global sporting events, while Oppo’s commitment allows them to better engage with the growing player base of the world’s top Esport.

Realme 5s teaser shows quad-camera setup; launching on November 20 in India

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Jeet

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Nov 15, 2019

Realme is all set to launch the Realme X2 Pro premium flagship smartphone in the Indian market on 20th November. Thanks to the Flipkart landing page, it was hinted that the company could also launch the Realme 5s smartphone at the same launch event.

Now, ahead of the launch of this upcoming entry-level smartphone, some key details about the device have surfaced online. Through a teaser on Flipkart, it seems almost confirmed that the device will be launched on 20th November.

Further, the smartphone will come with quad-camera setup on the back, with the primary sensor being a 48-megapixel camera. The teaser image claims that the camera can deliver “ultra-detailed pictures that remain sharp even when zoomed in.”

The leaked image of the phone’s back panel reveals that in the quad-camera setup, the sensors will be aligned vertically and the setup will be placed in the top-left corner. Further, it also shows that there will be a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Also, the back panel has the company’s signature diamond-cut design with a glass layer.

It has been revealed that the smartphone will feature a 6.51-inch HD+ display and will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery, running Android Pie operating system with the company’s own ColorOS 6 on top.

The Realme 5s is expected to be driven by Snapdragon 665 and 4 GB of RAM. It may arrive with 64 GB of native storage and support for external storage. The smartphone is expected to come powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

On the back side, the phone could come with 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system and on the front side, the device is expected to be equipped with a 13-megapixel snapper.

To know more, including its specifications, pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for a few more days.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro gets MIUI 11 Stable Update in India

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Joel Joseph

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Nov 15, 2019

After pushing stable MIUI 11 update for Redmi Note 8 Pro in China last week, Xiaomi has started rolling out the same update to the Indian version of the devices. Multiple users on the Xiaomi forums have reported that they have received the MIUI 11.0.1.0 stable update on the Redmi Note 8 Pro models. This release is in fact ahead of the scheduled late December MIUI 11 rollout for the model in India.

Despite being rolled out as MIUI 11 stable update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, it’s likely that this is a test stable build being sent out to a limited number of users. There were a number of users on the forums who didn’t get the update, so it’s possible that many users will have to wait for a week or two to get the final build.

Note that this MIUI 11 update is still based on Android 10. But it brings interesting MIUI 11 features to the device, including a redesigned UI and productivity features. You can read the entire list of MIUI 11 features from here.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro features the MediaTek Helio G90T gaming processor with 6GB / 8GB of RAM and 64GB / 128GB storage. The quad-camera setup at the back comes with an f/1.7 aperture 64-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 as the primary lens, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 2cm focal length and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel.

You can check out our Note 8 Pro gaming review down below.

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Vivo Y19 debuts in India for Rs. 13,990 (~$195); Specifications, features and price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 15, 2019

Vivo India has launched the Vivo Y19 mid-range phone in India to target the offline markets. It has arrived as a replacement for the Vivo Y17 that may get discontinued in the coming days. The same phone was announced in Thailand earlier this year. The Vivo Y19 that features a tall aspect ratio display, triple rear cameras and large-sized battery has arrived with a price tag of Rs. 13,990 (~$195).

Vivo Y19 Specifications and Features

The Vivo Y19 has a polycarbonate chassis that houses a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display. The waterdrop notched display produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The phone offers an impressive screen space of 90.3 percent.

The MediaTek Helio P65 chipset is present under the hood of the Vivo Y19 smartphone. The chipset is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. The native storage of the smartphone is 64 GB. There is a microSD card slot onboard for additional storage.

Editor’s Pick:Vivo S5 with an OLED Punch-hole display, Diamond-shaped Quad cameras Official!

The FunTouch OS 9.2 UI based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. For smoother gaming performance, the phone carries support for Multi-Turbo and Game Space. The device is backed by a massive 5,000mAh battery that is equipped with support for 18W dual-engine fast charging.

The Vivo Y19 has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. Its back panel is decorated with a vertical triple camera setup at the top-left corner and a fingerprint scanner. The rear camera system includes an f/1.78 aperture 16-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel lens for adding depth effects to the images. The phone also carries support for face unlock. The usual connectivity features such as dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo Y19 Price

Vivo Y19 comes in a single variant of 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage in India with a price tag of Rs. 13,990. The handset is available for purchase through offline stores across India. The same phone is selling in China as Vivo Y5s.

Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G gets a Deep Blue colour variant

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 15, 2019

Lenovo Group today held the 2019 Lenovo Innovation and Technology Conference in Beijing, where a number of products were released, including the Moto Razr classic foldable phone and ThinkPad X1 foldable laptop. The tech giant also introduced a new variant of the Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G phone. The new variant has a Deep Blue paint job as its only distinguishing feature from the Red variant.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G is a flagship model packing a Snapdragon 855 chipset and said to be among the cheapest 5G phones at 3299 yuan ($470). It sports a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, waterdrop notch, and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen also comes integrated with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader. The price tag listed above is for the 8 GB RAM and 256GB version. There is equally a 512GB internal storage versions. There’s also a Coldfront liquid cooling technology onboard that regulates the internal temperature of the device.

Further, the Z6 Pro packs a quad-camera setup consisting of a 48 MP + 16 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP camera sensors on the back with AI Hyper Video feature. On the front side, the smartphone comes with a 32 MP snapper. The ZUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS comes pre-loaded on the device and for the optimized gaming experience, the handset features Game Turbo game acceleration feature. It is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

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XIDU launches the Year-End Shopping Festival on their Official Store and deals are better than 11.11 promotion!

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Dimitris Economou

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Nov 15, 2019

Having set an expansion plan to expand globally, XIDU has created its own online shop where you can find all its product lineup at great prices. Recently, the Chinese manufacturer launched the Year-End Shopping Festival that will last until November 30th and the deals are extraordinary. Prices are even lower than Aliexpress’ 11.11 promotion and you can save up to $50 for every order and get a free gaming mouse worth $30. Below, you can see the discounts on all the laptops. There is no special promotion page, just visit their Official Store!

XIDU PhilPad 13.3″ touchscreen 2in1 laptop

The PhilPad comes with a 2K (2560×1440) display and is powered by Intel’s Atom x7-E3950 CPU backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that can be expanded up to 256GB more. It’s just 0.4″ thick and the rest of the specs include a 5000mAh/7.4V battery, 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x MicroSD card slot, and Dual-band 2.4GHz/5.0GHz WiFi. The promotion price is just $389. That’s $50 off and the discount is applied directly on the product page.

XIDU PhilBook Max 14.1″ Touchscreen Laptop

The PhilBook Max features a beautiful and smart design with a 360° flexible hinge that allows you to turn the laptop into a tablet in seconds taking advantage of the touchscreen. It is powered by the Intel E3950 4-core CPU backed by 8GB of RAM and 128GB SSD. It also features a backlit keyboard as well as 1 x Mini HDMI, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Bluetooth 4.2, 1 x MicroSD card slot, 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n, and a webcam. During the promotion, you can get it for just $369.

XIDU Tour Pro 12.5″ Touchscreen Laptop

Going below the usual 13.3″ dimension, the Tour Pro carries a 12.5″ 2560×1440 display and that makes it very portable and easy to carry as it weighs just 2.22lbs and it sports ultra-thin 4.9mm borders around the display resulting in an 85% screen-to-body ratio. It comes with Intel 3867U 8th Gen CPU inside, backed by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It also comes with a webcam, ergonomic keyboard design, 802.1 b/g WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x mini HDMI port, TF card slot, and headphone jack. This little beast cost just $399 during the promotion.

XIDU PhilBook Pro 11.6″ Laptop

The PhilBook Pro comes with an even more compact design that the Tour Pro as it sports an 11.6″ 2560×1440 IPS display. It’s built using Aluminum Alloy and carries the same 360 degrees flexible hinge as the PhilBook Max. You can use it in various modes like laptop mode, tablet mode, and tent mode. It is powered by the Intel J3355 Quad-Core CPU backed by 6GB of LPDDR RAM and 128GB SSD and Windows 10 OS runs smoothly and fast. It will be available at just $299 until November 30th.

XIDU Philbook 11.6″ Touchscreen 2in1 Laptop

Finally, there’s the PhilBook 11.6″ that might be a bit less powerful than the rest of the lineup but carries a lot of other features that make it a bargain at just $233.34. It also features the 360° flexi-hinge and comes with a FHD resolution. It is powered by the Intel Atom 4-core CPU backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Also, there are 1 x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x MicroSD Card Reader, 1x Mini HDMI, 1x Headphone jack, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. Of course, it runs on Windows 10 OS. Get it for $259 during while the shopping festival lasts.

As you can see, it is a large-scale promotion that’s rare to find in the market, especially a 3 weeks long one. Also, you can visit the company’s stores on Amazon US, UK, FR store and Aliexpress! Get discount coupons for Amazon and Aliexpress here.

Huawei launches the Nova 5T, Watch GT 2, FreeBuds 3 and Band 4 in Japan

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 15, 2019

While the US continues to mount pressure on its allies to boycott Huawei‘s products, the company continues to saunter on. Japan may be one of the countries that won’t be using Huawei’s 5G equipment but the Asian country isn’t closing its doors entirely against the Chinese giant. Huawei has reportedly launched a retinue of new products for the Japanese market top of which is the Nova 5T.

Huawei Nova 5T is joined by the Watch GT2, FreeBuds 3, and Band 4 in making their grand entrance into Japan. All the products were launched within the last couple of months. The Nova 5T made its debut in August packing a powerful specs lineup. The phone is an affordable premium mid-range model but is powered by the flagship Kirin 980 chipset. The model introduced in Japan comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The Nova 5T also comes with a Quad -camera setup. The EMUI 9.1 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device with support for Google Services.

As for the pricing, the Nova 5T is priced at ¥54,500 Japanese yen (approximately $500). The Huawei FreeBuds 3 is priced at 18,800 yen (about $172). Both products will be available to buy on November 29.

The Huawei Band 4 and Watch GT2 will be available earlier, from November 22. The Band 4 costs 4800 yen ($44) while the Watch GT 2 42mm version costs 22,800 yen ($209). The 46mm version comes in at 24,800 yen ($228). The Classic version of both the 46mm and 42mm sizes cost 28,800 yen ($264) and 26,800 yen ($246) respectively. we must point out that these prices are higher than what they cost in China and other countries they have been launched. This may be due to import duties and other charges.

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Xiaomi’s new 55 °C Warm up Cup is also a 10W wireless charger

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 15, 2019

Some may see Xiaomi as a company that copies product designs and create them at affordable pricing. Truth is, you can’t take away the fact that the company has some innovative products geared towards making life easy. The brand has now launched a warm cup equipped with wireless charging. The warm cup comes with a decent price tag of 189 yuan (around $26).

The Warm cup can maintain a constant temperature of 55°C and this is delivered through wireless charging. All you have to do is to place the cup on the charging pad. This method is said to be different from the traditional resistance wire heating method. Wireless heating is safer and more stable as it can maintain the temperature of the cup at 55 °C.

The Warm cup is no different from the traditional mug made of pure ceramic. It is safe and durable. The whole cup is waterproof and the user can clean it at will during use. The heating feature is designed in a way to ensure the safety of the users from burn. The cup also automatically enters sleep mode and stops heating after 4 hours of inactivity.

Apart from that, the wireless charging pad can also be used to charge smartphones that support wireless charging. It is compatible with Xiaomi, Huawei, Apple and Samsung phones. The charger has a power rating of 10W which should deliver wireless fast charging.

Huawei will likely get another 6-month extension from the U.S.: Report

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Joel Joseph

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Nov 15, 2019

It’s been six months since Huawei was banned by the U.S. government from buying or selling components and services from U.S. companies. However, until now, the full force of the ban has not come into effect, all thanks to the delay of the ban’s enforcement. The second temporary extension, enforced in August, will end on Tuesday, November 19. Now, a report from Politico states that the U.S commerce department is expected to grant another 6-month extension to Huawei.

The extension should allow Huawei to continue to support its existing set of smartphones and devices that use U.S. components. So, existing Huawei devices could be safe for another six months, if this extension is permitted. However, the U.S. government is yet to officially announce anything in this regard and is likely to do it just before the current extension ends.

Even if Huawei gets a reprieve for another 6-months, that still doesn’t change the fact that none of its new devices can use Google Play services. The Mate 30 series will continue to struggle internationally without GAPPs support and we aren’t seeing any solution in this regard.

Despite US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross stating that the U.S. government will start granting licenses to U.S companies to trade with Huawei a few weeks back, we are yet to hear about it. With the U.S. – China trade war still going on strong, it remains to be seen if Huawei will get any real reprieve anytime soon.

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Smartisan Nut Pro 3 gets the new Smartisan OS 7.12 version 3 with split screen features

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Jeet

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Nov 15, 2019

Today, Chinese smartphone maker Smartisan officially announced that the company has now started rolling out the latest Smartisan OS 7.12 version update step 3.0 to Nut Pro 3 smartphone which brings several new features.

The update brings several new features, especially related to the Split Screen. You can now just pull down screen from the two corners at the top or press the shortcut key and volume down button to open the split screen interface.

In that, you can run four applications simultaneously — one main app and three sub-interfaces. As you can seen in the image attached, there are four different user interfaces on a single screen.

Further, the company has confirmed that the Smartisan OS 7.2 stable version will also be released to Nut R1 and Nut Pro 2s smartphones, but in early next year. The company is also expected to reveal more details about the devices getting this new update in the coming weeks or months.

Smartisan Nut Pro 3 flagship smartphone was launched in October, featuring a 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a wide color gamut and 2 nits ultra-low brightness. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor and comes in three configurations – 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage, and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage.

In the camera department, the device features Sony’s IMX586 48MP f/1.75 camera and it is paired with a 13MP 1.12um ultrawide angle camera with a 123° FOV. There is also an 8MP telephoto camera and a 5MP 2cm macro camera. The selfie camera is a 20MP Samsung 3T1 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and 1.8um pixel size.

The device runs Smartisan UI 7.0 based on Smartisn OS 7.0 operating system which brings lots of new features including Bing Bang 3.0, One Step 2.0, and Idea Pills 2.0. Its 4000mAh battery supports both 5V/3A and 9V/2A fast charge. There is dual-SIM support, a USB Type-C port but no audio jack.

As for the pricing, the Smartisan Nut Pro 3 is priced at ¥2899 (~$412) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB version. The 8GB RAM + 256GB version is ¥3199 (~$455) and the 12GB RAM + 256GB version is ¥3599 (~$511).

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