World’s first foldable PC and Motorola Razr showcased at Tech World 2019 in China

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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 a flexible screen apart from the Motorola Razr foldable phone. It is the very same device that was revealed as ThinkPad X1 series device earlier this year.

The images of the event shows that the display of the Motorola Razr has some creases at the folding area. It’s surprising since various tech publications have praised its screen for no visible creases. During the press conference at the event, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing answered queries related to Motorola Razr, he said that Lenovo’s product is a compact device like a mobile phone. It doesn’t transform into a tablet like other foldables. Instead, it folds in half making it more compact.

Coming to Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 series notebook with foldable screen, it is equipped with a 13.3-inch folding display manufactured by LG. Not much is known about the device apart from its weight, which is around 900 grams, and the 2K display. It will take a while for the laptop to reach showrooms, as Lenovo needs to iron out a few creases to get the device ready for production.

BOE Vice-President has confirmed supplying OLED panels for the world’s first foldable PC and Motorola Razr.

Editor’s Pick: Xiaomi patents Motorola Razr-like foldable phone

Motorola Razr Specifications and Features

There are two displays on the Motorola Razr. The 6.2-inch primary p-OLED Flex View display has a resolution of 2142 x 876 pixels and an aspect ratio of 21:9. The 2.7-inch gOLED display on the outer surface features a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 4:3. Motorola calls it the Quick View which can be used to check notifications and quickly respond to messages. The Razr is powered by a Snapdragon 710 SoC with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

The primary camera on the new Razr is a 16-megapixel unit with an aperture rating of f/1.7 and dual-pixel autofocus that doubles as the selfie camera when the device is folded. There is a 5-megapixel front camera on top of the FlexView display. The Razr draws power from a 2,510 mAh battery that supports 15W TurboPower fast charge and runs on Android 9.0 Pie. The device lacks a 3.5mm headphone port but makes up for it with a bottom-mounted speaker, which together with the box acts as a passive amplifier. The packaging contains Razr Buds earphones and a headset adapter cable.

The Motorola Razr flip phone has a price tag of $1,499 in the U.S. It will be hitting the U.S markets in January The 2020 foldable phone is facing criticism now since it commands an overwhelming price tag and offers inferior specs. There is no word on the China launch of the Motorola Razr.

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Xiaomi phones released next year over ¥2000 (~$285) will support 5G

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 15, 2019

Next year is supposed to be a big year for 5G smartphones. Qualcomm and MediaTek both have 5G chipsets planned for mid-range phones which means phone buyers should be able to pick up a 5G phone for under $400.

Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun, has revealed that all the phones it will release next year priced above ¥2000 (~$285) will have 5G support. He also added that they plan to announce at least 10 5G smartphones next year. The information was revealed this morning at the on-going China Mobile Global Partners Conference.

While $285 does sound great for a 5G phone, we believe most of these phones will sell for at least ¥2399 (~$342). Also, 10 phones sound like a lot, but with a large product portfolio such as Xiaomi’s (including Redmi), that is just shy of half of its annual lineup.

Lei Jun also added that these affordable phones will launch in the first half of the year.

Xiaomi intends to aggressively market 5G next year as it believes it brings a number of benefits. It already launched a 5G+AIoT strategy so as to increase the development and adoption of the use of its AIoT sevices.

Mr. Lei Jun also implored China mobile to speed up the roll-out of its eSIM One Phone Number Dual Terminal service across China. This service allows you to use one phone number on two devices such as your phone and your wearable that supports eSIM. The service is currently only available in 7 cities in China – Tianjin, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu.

The new Xiaomi Watch has an eSIM but because the eSIM One Phone Number Dual Terminal service is available in only a few cities, it may affect the sales of the watch and the development of smartwatches in general.

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Infinix S5 Lite with punch-hole display, triple cameras and Rs. 7,999 (~$111) debuts in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 15, 2019

The Infinix S5 Lite is the newest Infinix phone to go official in India. It has arrived as a weaker sibling of the Infinix S5 phone that is selling with a price tag of Rs. 8,999 (~$125) in India. Priced at Rs. 7,999 (~$111), the Infinix S5 Lite comes with some attractive features like punch-hole display, triple rear cameras and a large-sized battery. The same phone was recently made official in Nigeria.

Infinix S5 Lite Specifications and Features

The Infinix S5 Lite impresses with its 6.6-inch Infinity-O TFT display that offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio. The Chinese firm claims that the phone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90.5 percent. The punch-hole present at the top-left corner of its screen has an AI driven 16-megapixel HDR+ selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture. It can capture better shots in low-light conditions thanks to the 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology. The front camera is optimized to capture beautified selfie shots relying on AI. The phone also supports face beauty in WhatsApp video calling. The selfie snapper also supports AR emojis.

The rear side of the Infinix S5 Lite has a quad smart flash enabled triple camera system. It includes a 16-megapixel autofocus enabled main lens, a 2-megapixel fixed focus lens and an AI sensor. The rear camera supports bokeh mode, hybrid focus, AI scene detection and full HD+ video recording.

Editor’s Pick: Opinion: Motorola Razr is a cool flip phone, but an inferior 2020 smartphone

The Infinix S5 Lite has a 4,000mAh battery that promises 3-day performance. The device runs on XOS 5.5 based Android 9 Pie OS. The Helio P22 chipset fuels the smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. The device comes with 64 GB of native storage and there is a microSD card slot onboard for additional storage. The smartphone also features face unlock support and a rear-positioned fingerprint reader.

Infinix S5 Lite Price and Release Date

The Infinix S5 Lite carries a pricing of Rs. 7,999 (~$111). Midnight Black, Quetzal Cyan, and Violet are the color editions of the S5 Lite. The smartphone is available for purchase through Flipkart in the country.

Xiaomi Mi Watch to get OTA update on December 3; will also launch iOS app

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Jeet

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Nov 15, 2019

Earlier this month, Xiaomi launched its first smartwatch powered by Google’s Android-based WearOS, dubbed Mi Watch. During the Double Eleven sale in China, the company managed to sell the smartwatches worth 100 million in just nine hours.

With these many devices sold in China, users also started giving feedbacks and making comments related to the smartwatch. Qu Heng, General Manager of Xiaomi Ecological Chain confirmed that the company has received feedback from the users and added that the company is thankful as it will help them improve the user experience.

Now, it is being believed that Xiaomi is all set to release the first over-the-air (OTA) update for the Mi Watch in China on 3rd December. With this new update, the company will be optimizing several features, including first pairing, application market, dial market, notification prompts, input method interaction, and weather positioning.

Along with the new update for the Mi Watch users, the company will also be launching the Xiaomi Wearable App on 3rd December, further enhancing the user experience for the iOS users. Qu Heng has also added that the company will classify, schedule, and continuously improve the product experience through OTA updates.

The Xiaomi Mi Watch comes with a square touchscreen display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It features a 1.78-inch AMOLED curved display with 326 PPI pixel density and the back of the watch is made out of ceramic.

There’s a crown on the right that can be used to navigate through the watch UI. Apart from the crown, there’s a multi-purpose button as well as a microphone on the right side. On the left, you have another microphone hole along with a speaker vent.

The Mi Watch features an aluminum alloy body with a matte finish, but it has sharper curves than the Apple Watch. At the bottom, you’ll see the pins for the charging dock and the heart rate monitor.

It comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 4G chipset featuring four Cortex A7 cores clocked at 1.2GHz. The watch features one of the biggest batteries ever seen on a smartwatch featuring 570mAh in capacity which the company claims can last up to 36 hours or up to two days on a single charge.

The wearable devices comes loaded with features such as NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi (n), GPS, an independent vibration motor, and a pretty large speaker. It also supports eSIM, which ensures you can connect to the internet via cellular network as well as make and receive calls independently.

As we mentioned earlier, Xiaomi has adopted Google’s WearOS platform for its new smartwatch. However, like its smartphones, the WearOS running on the Xiaomi watch will be customized with its own MIUI for Watch skin. It comes integrated with the company’s own XiaoAI smart assistant.

Xiaomi smartwatch supports heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen VO2 max sensor, sleep monitoring, and body energy monitoring. It is priced at 1299 yuan (approx. $185) in China and is now available for purchase in China.

Vivo U20 is coming with 5,000mAh battery and 18W fast charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 15, 2019

The landing page for the upcoming Vivo U20 smartphone recently popped up on Amazon India. It revealed that the smartphone will go official in India on Nov. 22 at 12 PM (local time). Some details on the specs of the phone was also revealed through its landing page. Fresh details on the battery capabilities of the phone have surfaced now on the Amazon listing.

New details reveal that the Vivo U20 has a mammoth 5,000mAh battery. To ensure that it charges quickly, the phone will carry support for 18W dual engine fast charging technology. A closer look at the bottom edge of the device reveals that it does not feature a USB-C port. The bottom side of the phone has a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a microUSB port and an external speaker.

The behemoth battery of the Vivo U20 will allow the phone to deliver a standby time of 273 hours, 21 hours of Instagram usage, 17 hours on Facebook and 11 hours of video watching on YouTube. It was previously revealed that the Vivo U20 will be sporting a display with waterdrop notch. A fingerprint scanner is available on the back panel which also features an LED flash enabled triple camera setup at its top-left corner.

The Vivo U20 is powered by Snapdragon 675 mobile platform. After the Vivo V17 Pro and Vivo V15 Pro high-end phones, the U20 will be third phone from the Chinese firm to feature the SD675 chipset. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. The smartphone is equipped with UFS 2.1 storage.

The Vivo U10 smartphone that had gone official in September in India is a rebadged version of China’s Vivo U3x phone. It is speculated that the Vivo U3 phone that had recently debuted in China could be rebranded in India as Vivo U20.

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

Vivo U3 Specifications

The Vivo U3 has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It supports a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and 1080 x 2340 pixels full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 675 chipset powers its 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. Both models have 64 GB of native storage and carries support for external storage.

Its back has a 16-megapixel + 8-megapixle + 2-megapixel triple camera system. On its front is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. The 5,000mAh battery of the phone supports 18W dual-engine fast charging. The FunTouch OS 9.2 UI flavored Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. A fingerprint scanner lies on the back panel of the phone. The 3 GB and 4 GB RAM variants of the Vivo U3 are respectively priced at 999 Yuan (~$142) and 1,199 Yuan (~$171) in China.

Opinion: Motorola Razr is a cool flip phone, but an inferior 2020 smartphone

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Joel Joseph

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Nov 15, 2019

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. Now, the Motorola Razr is here to challenge these two foldable smartphones, with a unique design. Instead of adopting a form factor that transforms your regular-sized smartphone into a tablet, the Motorola Razr makes your regular smartphone a lot more compact by folding it in half.

The Razr 2019’s design is inspired by the iconic Razr v3 clamshell smartphone from the 2000s. However, the new model gets rid of the physical keyboard and brings an all-screen design on the inside, featuring a flexible pOLED display panel. This enables the phone to transform from a regular-sized smartphone into something as compact as the Nokia 110 when folded in half.

But do we really need a super compact smartphone like the Motorola Razr? Especially when it’s only half a phone, literally, with its less than impressive hardware?

A lot less phone at $1500.

Today’s smartphones pack in a lot of features in an incredibly tight space. So if you are going to add some cool new tech without increasing its size, some features have to be axed.

First, a foldable flip design divides a regular-sized smartphone into two sections for hardware. The manufacturer has to work with these two sections to fit in the components. Not to mention, it will need a robust hinge design, as seen in the Motorola Razr, which will further take up some precious space. So you are left with limited space for essential hardware like processor, battery, and even cameras.

Now let’s take a closer look at the Motorola Razr.

The phone features an incredibly tall form factor (172 x 72 x 6.9mm). However, some space is taken up by the hinge at the center. So it’s not surprising that the Razr packs in a below-average 2510mAh battery. That’s less than what Pixel 4 brings to the table and do you recall how terrible its battery life is?
You may argue that the 2.7-inch small display upfront will help in conserving this battery but what’s the use of a foldable phone if you are always afraid to use its larger sized display?

Now let’s take a look at its camera setup. It has a 16MP f/1.7 primary sensor above the secondary OLED panel and a 5MP secondary sensor on the flexible display’s notch. While the 16MP single sensor may turn out to be good, you are still missing out on major camera features like telephoto, wide-angle, and even macro, which have become standard among flagships of 2019. For a phone that costs $1500, this camera setup lacks a lot of important features.
Also, you have to settle for a decent but still mid-range Snapdragon 710 chip. The SD710 usually powers smartphones that cost only about a third of the Razr’s selling price. Ideally, you would have expected something like the Snapdragon 855 inside such an expensive device. And the phone doesn’t impress us in its software department either. It will come with the old Android 9 Pie when it ships in January 2020!

I agree that the Motorola Razr looks cool. If it was any cheaper, I would have probably thought about getting one, despite its hardware limitations. The flip design makes it one of the coolest smartphones of 2019. However, when I’m paying $1500, I would definitely expect top-end hardware as well. After all, a smartphone is not just defined by its design.

So despite the innovative hinge design (which is really cool btw) on the Motorola Razr, you have to settle for a limited camera experience, terrible battery life, and an average CPU if you are going to get the phone.

Are these sacrifices worth the foldable flip design?

I don’t think so.

And when you have competitors like the Galaxy Fold that features top of the line hardware, including fantastic battery life and powerful camera performance, it makes you think whether it’s a good decision to spend $1500 on the Motorola Razr. If you want a compact yet powerful smartphone, get the S10e. Or if you want a foldable, it’s probably a good idea to spend a little more and get the Galaxy Fold.

What are your thoughts?

Huawei Mate X 5G sold out in less than a minute in first sale in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 15, 2019

Huawei had held the first sales of the Huawei Mate X 5G foldable phone at 10:08 AM (local time) in China today. The device seems to have received good reception on its first sales as it was sold out in less than a minute. The Chinese firm has confirmed that the next sale of the Mate X 5G will be held on Nov. 22.

On Vmall, the Huawei Mate X 5G with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage was made available for purchase with a price tag of 16,999 Yuan (~$2,420). After it got sold out in under a minute, the listing revealed that it will be available for buying again on Nov. 22. Customers of the Mate X can spend 2,699 Yuan (~$384) to avail 1 year screen insurance for the foldable display. The device can be bought in a single color of Interstellar Blue. The company has previously claimed that the Mate X will be available in limited quantities in China.

Editor’s Pick: Motorola Razr vs Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Huawei Mate X: Specs Comparison

Huawei Mate X 5G Specifications

The Huawei Mate X features a foldable 8-inch OLED display that offers a resolution of 2480 x 200 pixels when unfolded. When folded, it becomes a 6.6-inch front display with a screen resolution of 2480 x 1148 pixels and the backside of the device sports a 6.38-inch display with a resolution of 2480 x 892 pixels. The EMU 9.1.1 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device.

The Kirin 980 chipset along with Balong 5000 5G modem is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is assisted by 8 GB of RAM. For storage, it offers users with an internal space of 512 GB and it carries support for 256 GB of nanoSD card.

For photography, the Huawei Mate X 5G foldable phone is equipped with Leica engineered quad camera system. It includes a 40-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 16-megapixel superwide lens with f/2.2 aperture, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and OIS and a 3D ToF (Time of Flight) lens. The device is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 55W Huawei SuperCharge technology.

The Huawei Mate X 5G does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack. The connectivity features that are available on the foldable phone are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC and USB-C. The device is also equipped with a side-facing fingerprint reader.

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Realme 5s display revealed on Flipkart

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 15, 2019

Chinese smartphone-maker Realme will launch the all new Realme 5s in India on Nov. 20 alongside the flagship Realme X2 Pro. The Realme 5s was first listed on Flipkart a few days ago, and the page is being updated everyday with additional information about the device’s specifications. Walmart-owned Flipkart teased the display this morning, although a detailed spec sheet is still awaited.

According to the Flipkart launch page, the Realme 5s flaunts a 6.51-inch HD display with a waterdrop notch housing the selfie camera. Probably, it will support 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ resolution along with 20:9 aspect ratio like the 6.5-inch display of the Realme 5 smartphone. More details on the subject will surface post-launch.

Relying on the information currently available, the Realme 5s has slim bezels on all three sides, the chin is thicker in comparison. The diamond-pattern rear panel has a dedicated fingerprint scanner next to a vertically-aligned quad-camera setup, complete with an LED flash module. While the power button is placed on the right edge, the volume rocker is positioned on the left.

Editor’s Pick: Realme X2 Pro flagship smartphone goes official in Europe; price starts at €399

Realme 5s Specifications and Features (Rumored)

According to recent reports, the Realme 5s is rumored to sport similar hardware as the Realme 5 with the primary difference being the 48-megapixel camera on the 5s. The Realme 5 has a 12-megapixel primary camera. Unsurprisingly, the Realme 5s is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM with provision for external storage via MicroSD card.

In terms of optics, the Realme 5s flaunts a 48-megapixel primary sensor, with an 8-megapixel lens and two 2-megapixel sensors. The 48-megapixel primary sensor colud either be the Sony IMX586 or Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright GM1. There is a slight debacle on the subject. The smartphone likely features a 13-megapixel selfie camera. It draws power from a 5,000 mAh battery that supports fast charge, and is likely to run on Android 9.0 Pie-based ColorOS 6. There is no additional information on price or availability as of yet.

Honor V30 Pro leaked image reveals rear design; Aston Martin edition poster spotted

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 15, 2019

Honor will be announcing the Honor V30 series of flagship smartphones on Nov. 26. Recently, an official promo video of the phone had revealed the design of the rear camera module of the Honor V30. It showed the smartphone sporting triple rear cameras. Today, a reliable tipster has shared an image of the Honor V30. Considering the fact that it is equipped with four rear-facing cameras, it appears that it could be Honor V30 Pro 5G phone.

The image shows that the smartphone has a V-shaped pattern on its rear panel that seems to be made out of glass. The upper-right corner of the back panel has ‘AI Vision’ text mentioned. There is an offbeat rectangular camera module that includes three vertically placed camera lenses and alongside it is the fourth lens with an LED flash.

It could be the Honor V30 Pro because the handset that was spotted recently in Honor’s promo video has a slightly different camera setup. In the above image, the LED flash is placed besides the third lens whereas in the screenshot taken from Honor’s promo video shows the LED flash next to the first camera. It also features a rectangular camera module with only three camera sensors.

Hence, it appears that the Honor V30 could be featuring three rear-facing cameras whereas the Honor V30 Pro could be coming with four rear-mounted cameras. Speaking of cameras, Honor has already shared a camera sample that was shot using Honor V30. However, the camera configurations of the Honor V30 and V30 Pro handsets are not known yet.

Editor’s Pick: Honor 20S gets a silent launch in Russia, goes on sale Nov. 15

Coming back to the leaked image of the Honor V30 Pro, it seems to feature a volume rocker on its left edge. It appears that the phone is also equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that could be embedded under its power button. The predecessor Honor 20 Pro phone also featured a side-facing fingerprint reader.

Various smartphone OEMs from China such as Huawei, OnePlus and OPPO have partnered with luxury sports car brands to launch premium versions of their flagship phones. Show above is a leaked poster that has surfaced on SlashLeaks. It reveals that there could be Honor V30 Pro 5G Aston Martin edition that may arrive with beefed up specs. Rumors surrounding the Honor V30 series launch claims that the company may also announce Kirin 810 powered Honor Tab 6 alongside it.

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Vankyo V600 Projector Review: good quality and budget price

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Cheky Zhu

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Nov 15, 2019

There are various projectors selling on the market. Some of them are too expensive, and some of them are not so good. Recently, we have got a projector called Vankyo V600 Projector, which can up to 1080p resolution with the budget price. Let’s check out the review.

Design:

The Vankyo V600 Projector has a rectangular design with aluminum finish having a clean and simple look. There is a carrying bag comes with the projector which makes you to take it out easily.

Take a look at the top side of the V600 Projector. Once you look at this side, you will notice a knob which controls the focus and the key stone. On the right corner, there are night function buttons for manual control. The remote control is shipped with this projector, but the function buttons can replace it in case the remote control fails.

The lens with its cover is set on the front. I like the cover that can prevent the lens from dust. The air vent is set at the left side.

On the rear side, there are some ports set at the top left corner, including VGA port, IR port, two USB ports and two HDMI ports. The speaker and the power input port is placed below the function ports.

The Vankyo V600 projector supports external storage, and the SD card slot is put on the right side. Beside the SD card slot, there is an AV input port and audio output port.

Performance:

The setup process for the Vankyo V600 is simple, and it is easy for you to start it following the manual. There are four types input source—VGA connection, HDMI connection, USB and SD card connection. The projector supports smartphone connection, but you need to prepare an lightning/Micro USB/Type C to HDMI adapter, which is not included in the package, to complete the connection. I hope these adapters can be included in the package, in my opinion.

The Vankyo claims that the V600 projector supports 1080p resolution. We play a video coming with 1080p with the V600 projector, and it performs well. In the test, the projector was placed on the table 6.5ft from the wall, and the image size is about 60-inch. In terms of image quality, I think it is definitely reach to 1080p. The image is sharp and clear, and its brightness is such enough. By the way, we don’t make any adjustments to the default settings.

There are two images below. The first one is in the light condition, and the second is leaving the lights off. Obviously, the brightness of the second image is higher than the first image. But from the bottom of my heart, the brightness of the first image is quite good.

We also tried to place the projector further away from the wall. Compared with the closer distance, the image quality has a degree amount of distortion and the brightness is low.

The volume is loud enough in a small room, and the sound quality is not the best, but it’s good. If you are not a big fan of sound quality, you can accept it.

We test the V600 projector with the SD card connection. The projector reaction speed is fast, and the video is playing smoothly. But the SD card is so hot when I take it out. When the projector is running, the volume of the radiator is a little bit loud. But obviously, the radiator system should be improved.

Price:

The Vankyo V600 Projector is priced at $249.99 on the official website. You can click here to get the projector.

Conclusion:

Overall, the Vankyo V600 Projector performs well, and I like the native 1080p resolution and the 5500 Lux exception brightness. It is good enough to compete with other projectors selling on the market with its features and budget price.

Buy Link: Vankyo V600 Projector

Motorola Razr vs Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Huawei Mate X: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 15, 2019

Foldable smartphones are the biggest innovation of 2019 alongside 5G. Several companies tried to develop a foldable phone, but only three of them were able to launch a finished product in the market. And just two of them are mainstream brands: Samsung and Huawei which came up with the Galaxy Fold and the Mate X. A few hours ago, even Motorola announced a new foldable phone: it is the new Motorola Razr 2019 and it is a revisited version of the iconic clamshell phone Motorola Razr which made the success of the company during the age of feature phones. Here, we compared the new Motorola Razr 2019 with the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X since they are currently the only smartphones with foldable displays released by mainstream companies.

Motorola Razr vs Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Huawei Mate X

	Samsung Galaxy Fold	Huawei Mate X	Motorola Razr
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	160.9 x 117.9 x 6.9 mm, 263 g	161.3 x 78.3 x 11 mm, 295 g	172 x 72 x 6.9 mm, 205 g
DISPLAY	7.3 inches, 1536 x 2152p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED External display 4.6 inches, 720 x 1680 pixels, Super AMOLED	Folded: 6.6 inches, 1148 x 2480p (Quad HD+), OLED Unfolded: 8 inches, 2200 x 2480p (Quad HD+), OLED	6.2 inches, 876 x 2142p (HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 512 GB – Nano Memory card slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 12 + 12 + 16 MP, f/1.5-2.4, f/2.4 and f/2.2 Dual 10 + 8 MP, f/2.2 and f/1.9 front camera + cover camera 10 MP f/2.2	Triple 40 + 8 + 16 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.2	16 MP f/1.7 5 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4380 mAh, fast charging 15W and fast wireless charging 15W	4500 mAh, fast charging with SuperCharge 55W	2510 mAh, fast charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Stereo speakers, reverse wireless charging	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	eSIM

Design

In terms of compactness, Motorola Razr 2019 has the most interesting form factor. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X, it is not a smartphone that becomes a tablet. It is a clamshell phone with a foldable display and the panel we are talking about has a similar size as classic smartphone displays. This means that when you fold it, you get a really small device. Motorola Razr 2019 also comes with an external display you can use to do the important tasks such as checking notifications, answering calls, sending messages and change the settings. Samsung Galaxy Fold has a design that folds internally, with a smaller smartphone-like external display and a big internal display transforming it into a tablet. Huawei Mate X has the foldable display externally so that when it is folded there are two external displays belonging to the same panel.

Display

The most stunning panel is the foldable internal display of the Samsung Galaxy Fold since it shows better colors and it delivers a richer image quality thanks to the HDR10+ technology. However, there is to note that Huawei Mate X has a bigger 8-inch display which splits into two external displays above 6 inches while it is folded. When the Samsung Galaxy Fold is folded you can not use its internal display but you can only use a small 4.6-inch external one with an HD+ resolution. Both the displays of the Motorola Razr 2019 are OLED but their quality is inferior to the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Further, it does not turn into a table but it goes from being a small clamshell phone to a classic smartphone.

Hardware/Software

The Samsung Galaxy Fold wins the hardware comparison since it has both a better chipset and the best memory configuration. Both Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X feature 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage, but the Samsung Galaxy Fold has a more powerful Snapdragon 855 chipset, while Huawei Mate X mounts a Kirin 980 SoC which is still a flagship-class chipset but less powerful. Motorola Razr 2019 is just a midrange device since it mounts a Snapdragon 710 chipset, as well as an inferior 6/128 GB memory configuration. Note that Motorola Razr does not support a SIM Card but it relies on eSIM. On the other hand, both Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X have a 5G variant.

Camera

Even when it comes to cameras, Motorola Razr 2019 is a bit disappointing, it just has one rear camera, the sensor is nice, but nothing special. The most interesting is the Samsung Galaxy Fold as it features several sensors on both the front and rear sides, and it clicks amazing photos. If we only consider normal photos, Huawei Mate X is more or less at the same level with a 40 MP quad camera which can also be used to click selfies.

Battery

The battery life mostly depends on the usage with foldable smartphones. Both Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X have a huge battery with more than 4000 mAh. Huawei Mate X’s battery is slightly bigger, but if you only use the external display of the Samsung Galaxy Fold it lasts more since it is a more efficient panel. Huawei Mate X features a very fast charging technology: it goes from 0 to 85 percent in just 30 minutes. Motorola Razr 2019 has a pretty small 2510 mAh battery, so it loses this comparison.

Price

The real best foldable phone battle is between the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X and there is not a clear winner: the former has better performance but a form factor that is not for everyone, while the second may be more comfortable for a lot of users, as polls proved. Overall, Motorola Razr 2019 is better for people who want to save for money and get the most compact phones, but not for advanced users. Samsung Galaxy Fold costs about €2086/$2300 globally, Huawei Mate X has a €2150/$2370 price tag, and Motorola Razr 2019 will debut in the U.S. with a €1360/$1500 price.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy Fold sold out once again in China

Motorola Razr vs Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Huawei Mate X: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate X

PROS

External foldable display
Great connectivity
Big battery
Good cameras

CONS

Expensive

Motorola Razr

PROS

Compact clamshell design
More affordable
Splashproof
Useful external display

CONS

Midrange specifications

Samsung Galaxy Fold

PROS

Very nice display
Compact external display
Stereo speakers
Reverse wireless charging
High performance

CONS

Price

Check out the Xiaomi Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker in Pictures

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 14, 2019

Xiaomi launched a new Bluetooth speaker back in September dubbed Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker. We bumped into a couple of pictures of the Bluetooth speaker recently which gave a clearer view of the design details. We thought you’d like to have a look at them.

The pictures come courtesy of Chinese blog Toutiao and they capture the device from all angles. The speaker looks similar to the Mi Pocket Bluetooth Speaker 2 and even adopts the same conical shape for which the portable speaker is known. It is also a portable product but with a taller form factor than the previous model. The buttons are also placed in a new direction. Apart from that, the speaker no longer uses a front blasting speaker design but blasts from the side. The body is covered with seamless fabric and soft plastic, making it not only lightweight but also rugged.

The power button is located at the bottom of the speaker removing any chance of interference. The previous model uses a rotating speaker head which also doubles as the power button when pressed. However, the speaker often turns on and off repeatedly if kept inside a bag while on the move. That won’t likely happen with this model. The volume rockers are located at the side.

At the bottom edge, there is a USB-C port which delivers fast charging. The charging port has a rubber cover to aid the waterproof feature. The speaker as IP55 waterproof and dustproof protection.

Crammed inside is a 2600mAh battery which is said to deliver up to 8 hours of continuous playback. There is also Bluetooth 5.0 on board as well as 52mm speaker drivers and two HD microphone pickup. It even has an attractive lanyard for carrying it around.

The Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker comes with a 199 yuan ($28) price tag. Check out more pictures of the speaker from below.

Prices of Top-End Products Crashes Ahead of Gearbest Black Friday Sale 2019

By

Vinay Patel

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Nov 14, 2019

Can’t wait until the Black Friday sale kicks off on November 29? Fret not; Gearbest’s is offering you something to cheer about before you can take full advantage of the discounts, offers and a slew of other rewards once the event begins.

Dubbed as Light Up Black Friday, Gearbest’s recently launched promotion sale will sweep you off your feet. The eye-catching activity page is been graced by numerous products across various categories, but the main highlight of the promo is that you can avail of noteworthy discounts on these products during the activity period.

With so many products to choose from, the search process may seem to be an arduous task. To simplify and expedite the search process so that you do not end up wasting a lot of time looking for the product you are interested in buying, all items available on the promo page have carefully been added to specific categories.

The first section on the promo page features items that have been recommended by KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders). While most products in this section carry significant discounts, others have also been assigned coupon codes that you can use for getting additional discounts.

For example, the OnePlus 7T Pro with 8GB of RAM and 256GB ROM would normally set you back $1008.40, but you can get it for only $679.99, thanks to a 33 percent discount. On top of that, you can apply coupon code GBBGOP7TP and bring the retail price further down to just $675.99 during the checkout process.

If you are a coupon chaser, you might want to head straight to the next section called Cool Coupon. As the name suggests, all items featured under this category have been allotted dedicated coupon code that you need to use for an additional discount.

For the sake of an instance, the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air usually carries a $937.67 price sticker on it, but under this category, it is available for a reduced price of just $599.99, which translates to a 36 percent discount. Moreover, you can apply coupon code GBXMAIR125 and reduce the original asking price of the laptop to just $549.99 even before placing your order.

The concluding section on the promotion page is called Best Seller and as the name suggests, it is brimming with Gearbest’s best selling items, which alludes to the top-end items that you can buy without emptying your pockets. Here you can purchase everything from a smart robot vacuum cleaner to a smartwatch, laser projector and lots more.

To check out all the products you can buy at lowered prices during the activity period, all you need to do is to follow this link.

Gearbest Light Up Black Friday

Pre-Order Xiaomi Mi Note 10 for $579.99 from Giztop

By

Vinay Patel

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Nov 14, 2019

Xiaomi introduced the first-ever Mi Note and Mi Note Pro series of smartphones back in January 2015. Even years after its debut, the Mi Note lineup stirred a high level of excitement among Xiaomi fans every time the company launches a new device in the lineup.

Much to the chagrin of the brand’s huge fanbase, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun announced it would be discontinuing the Mi Note series earlier this year. Breathing new hope, a Chinese tipster claimed Xiaomi is planning to reinvent the Mi Note series with the Mi Note 10 flagship phone, which was finally announced in October after floating around the rumor mill for a long time.

While details about the Mi Note 10 were few and far between for quite some time, we are glad that the phone has now gone up for pre-order through Giztop, finally revealing the phone’s top-notch specifications and awe-inspiring features.

Available in three highly appealing color options including black, green and white, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 ships with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and offers 128GB of ample storage space for you to save your favorite music, videos, and other multimedia content. You’d normally expect a top-branded phone to carry a steep price tag, but the Mi Note 10 will set you back a reasonable $579.99 if you place your order via Giztop.

If you are unsure whether or not the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is worth your money, you might want to check out what it has to offer in terms of features. First off, it sports a 6.47-inch 3D curved AMOLED waterdrop notch display with 2340x 1080 pixels resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection. The Mi Note 10 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Octa-core processor and packs an Adreno 618 graphics processing unit under the hood. As far as optics are concerned, the device houses an impressive fice camera setup comprising 108MP+12MP+20MP+5MP+2MP at the back, along with a 32MP AI front camera for selfies and video calling.

The phone runs MIUI 11 based on the latest Android 10 operating system and draws its juices from a 5260mAh battery that adopts 30W Mi Charge Turbo rapid charging technology for longer battery life, saving you from the inconvenience of frequent charging.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and place your pre-order from Giztop. Note that the estimated delivery of the Mi Note 10 is set for the end of this month.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

Buy OnePlus 7T for Just $539 from Giztop [$30 OFF Coupon EU Users]

By

Vinay Patel

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Nov 14, 2019

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus announced the OnePlus 7T series comprising the OnePlus 7T and the 7T Pro smartphone at a recently concluded launch event held in China.

Shortly after the launch event, the phones were made available to the public on October 22nd at 10:00 AM (local time) through OnePlus’ official online store, as well as JD.com. If you still haven’t got your hands on this amazing piece of machinery due to the steep price it carries, we got good news for you, especially if you are based in Europe.

The OnePlus 7T has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price through popular Chinese e-tailer, Giztop. Available in Glacier Blue, as well as Frosted Silver color options, the OnePlus 7T would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can buy both color options for a considerably reduced price of only $569 from Giztop.

Note that the original asking price of the handset is $579. The phone has an eye-catching 6.55-inch 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display with HDR10+ and a screen lock for added protection. It is powered by a 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus AI Octa-core processor and has an Adreno 640 GPU under the hood.

The aforesaid variant ships with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and offers a hearty 256GB UFS 3.0 2-LANE storage space, which is enough for you to save all your favorite multimedia content. If you fancy capturing memorable moments using your smartphone camera, the OnePlus 7T has a lot for you to cheer about.

It houses a triple camera setup comprising 48MP+12MP+16MP sensors at the back. For selfie addicts, the OnePlus 7T features a 16MP front camera with EIS. Furthermore, the device runs the Original Oxygen OS based on the latest Android 10 operating system. It is backed by a 3800mAh battery that supports OnePlus’ 30-watt Warp Charge.

If you are placing your order from Europe, it might interest you to know that Giztop will be shipping your order from its EU based warehouse, which means, you’d receive your order faster and do not have to pay customs tax.

Europe-based users can also take advantage of the coupon code OP7TU30 for an extra $30 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the OnePlus 7T further down to only $539 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before checking out.

To know more about the OnePlus 7T and place your order, follow this link without wasting time.

OnePlus 7T

Buy Roborock S5 MAX for Just $439 from Gearbest [$60 OFF Coupon+Gift]

By

Vinay Patel

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Nov 14, 2019

When you think of Xiaomi, you are highly likely to think about top-end smartphones; however, the Chinese electronics giant makes several other products in collaboration with companies under its Mi ecosystem.

Keeping in line with that, Xiaomi has been releasing a slew of exciting devices for the past two years. The latest entrant in this stream of products is the Roborock S5 Max, which was announced last month. Every product released under the Roborock brand boasts improved performance, and the Roborock S5 Max is no different.

With the latest S5 Max, it looks like Roborock has finally figured out the mopping game. We will talk more about what the feature-rich robot vacuum cleaner has to offer in terms of specifications in just a bit, but before that, it might interest you to know that the S5 Max has gone up for bearing a reduced price on Gearbest.

Coupon Code

In addition to doling out a noteworthy discount, the Chinese online retailer is giving its loyal something more to cheer about in the form of a big coupon code, an amazing gift, and a RAFFLE that gives an unmissable chance to get the S5 MAX at $0.1. So without wasting more time, let’s dive straight into the details.

The Roborock S5 Max would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can avail of the Gearbest Globale Launch Price and get it for just $499. On top of that, you can take advantage of the Gearbest community exclusive limited coupon GBROBOROCKMAX for an extra $60 off. As a result, the already lowered asking price of S5 Max reduces to only $439.99.

RAFFLE

With 10-200 per user, after crowdfunding to 17000 points, one lucky customer will be able to buy the Roborock S5 Max for as low as $0.1! The Roborock S5 will be available in this offer as well.

Free Gift

The first 300 orders will qualify for a free Xiaomi Mi Band 4. There’s a $10 OFF site-wide coupon which will be valid for the first hundred orders only. Note that users can redeem more than one offer (max four).

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An absolute steal at this price, the S5 MAX boasts an impressive array of features that make sure your surroundings stay clean and tidy all the time. It has been upgraded to include mop and sweep features – something the previous models lacked.

As part of its upgraded cleaning efficiency, the S5 MAX has been outfitted with a large water tank, which can efficiently cover even bigger rooms. Furthermore, it uses super suction capabilities and route planning algorithms for an enhanced home automatic cleaning effect.

The Roborock S5 MAX is a great choice for those looking for freedom from messy cleaning tasks and now’s the time to get it without burning a hole in your pocket. The smart robot vacuum cleaner comes in white color option.

With 20 pieces sold at the time of writing, this promo is slated to end in four days. Also, note that the coupon will expire on November 21st. You can follow this link to visit the promotion page and place your order.

Roborock S5 Max

Banggood is Offering Black Friday Deals that you don’t want to Miss

By

Vinay Patel

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Nov 14, 2019

Black Friday is slated to kick off on November 29th this year. With online shoppers looking to make the most of their money, e-tailers are coming up with all sorts of promotion sales, offers and deals ahead of the hotly-anticipated event.

One of China’s most popular online e-tailers, Banggood has launched a new promotion sale. Dubbed as Banggood Black Friday Deals, the recently commenced event gives you a chance to get great discounts on a wide range of products across toys & hobbies and RC toys categories, save more money using specific coupon codes and even stand a chance of winning gifts.

From November 22nd, a 50% OFF Coupon that can be used to reduce the original asking price of a product will be available daily. Starting from November 27th, Banggood users will be able to grab up to 70 percent off and participate in a $0.1 Snap Up.

The promotion page is teeming with amazing items that will be carrying heavily discounted price tags during the activity period. To ensure shoppers do not waste a lot of time searching for a product they want to get their hands on, all products have carefully been added to specific categories.

A must check-out for coupon chasers, the Exclusive Coupon Zone section features products that have dedicated coupon codes that you can use for discounts during the checkout process. For instance, the Wltoys 144001 1/14 2.4G 4WD High-Speed Racing RC Car usually retails for $109.79, but you can buy it for $90.03 after applying coupon code BGRC144001.

If you have restlessly been waiting to take advantage of the imminent Black Friday deals, you might want to check out the next category called Black Friday Gold Box. You can avail of great discounts on well-received products added to the aforesaid categories either by using dedicated coupons or directly at checkout.

Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood loves treating its loyal users with gifts. Starting from November 13th to November 30th Banggood will be for amazing gits. For instance, if you spend over $400, you get $250 gift, while those spending more than $200 get any gift worth about $100.

Next off, there’s a Lightning Deals category, which, just like all previously mentioned categories features products carrying noteworthy discounts. The following section dubbed New Arrivals Sneak Picks offer two forms of discounts including one that you can grab at the checkout and the other that you need to get after applying a coupon code.

Both, RC drone experts, as well as beginners might want to check out the next category called RC Drone Zone. The products available under this section have been split into two sub-categories including RC Quadcopters & FPV Racing Drone and RC Heli and Airplane.

Each sub-category carry a few items that you buy without emptying your pockets, thanks either to a discount or a coupon code associated with it. Likewise, the RC Parts Zone section includes products that have been separated into two different categories including FPV & Battery Radio and Other Parts. More importantly, you can avail of discounts on some of the products added to these sections.

The last category on the promotion page is called Toy Zone and you can check out the RC Vehicles & Robots and Toys & Musical Instrument sub-categories for heavily discounted RC toys and other items. The Bang good WPL C14 1/16 2.4G 4WD Off-Road RC Military Car which usually carries a $58.59 price tag can now be yours for only $29.99, which converts to a 49 percent discount.

At the end of the promotion page, you can check out links to all Black Friday Deals and events. Meanwhile, to ensure you do not end up missing the discounts and offers available through this promotion, simply follow this link without wasting time.

Banggood Black
Friday Deals

VapeOnly vPipe Mini Kit: Original design, affordable price e-Pipe

By

Dimitris Economou

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Nov 14, 2019

VapeOnly often comes up with original products and the VapeOnly vPipe Mini kit is one of them. After the excellent VapeOnly Aura AIO Starter Kit and the VapeOnly vPipe III Ebony E-Pipe, the new model has all the ingredients to become a new vape hit: it is affordable, well-constructed, and user-friendly.

VapeOnly vPipe Mini Kit Unboxing

The vPipe Mini Kit by VapeOnly can be purchased in most popular vaping stores for about $25. The box contains the following:

• Battery
• Atomizer
• USB Cable
• User Manual
• Warranty Card
• Extra o-rings

Build Quality and Specs

The VapeOnly vPipe Mini is draw-activated, suitable for both beginners and advanced vapers. Materials used are zinc alloy, PCTG, and chrome-plated Brass and the device hosts a 360mAh battery that can be fully charged in just 45 minutes. There is an LED light and every time you use the vPipe Mini, the LED lights up and you can see the word “only” pulsating. The LED also flashes when it detects low voltage, short-circuit or if you puff for more than 10 seconds. Good safety measures to have.

The vPipe is well-crafted with a size of 129 x 22 x 21.5 mm and the design is actually very similar to a regular vape pen but mimicking the pipe bowl at one end of the device.
On top of the battery, there is a 510 connector. The atomizer that comes with the vPipe has a built-in coil reading at 1.0 ohm. Also, there is a small non-adjustable bottom airflow designed for a mouth-to-lung vape, but it is not too tight. Of course, the device is refillable; Just unscrew the mouthpiece and fill it up. The capacity of the atomizer can hold up to 1.5ml of e-liquid which is enough to keep you vaping for a long time. A basic and comfortable refill system with just one problem: losing the mouthpiece accidentally while refilling. Please don’t because the whole vPipe will be useless!

Performance

I have reviewed several pod mods and some of them didn’t deliver a good flavor. However, the VapeOnly vPipe Mini does. Considering that there are no settings, buttons or adjustments possible, this E-Pipe is able to blow some decent clouds and let you enjoy some complex flavors. Several types of e-liquids were tested. I started with a blueberry popcorn flavor with 70VG/30PG. Despite the density, the atomizer was able to drain it with no issues. Nonetheless, I would recommend to use 50VG/50PG and salt nicotine e-liquids. I also tried CBD e-liquid in this device, and the flavor and throat hit were very satisfying.

Pros & Cons

Pros
• Stylish design
• Portable and compact
• User-friendly
• Good value for money
• Good flavor
• Decent vapor production

Cons
• Occasional gurgles
• The LED light can be a bit annoying

Conclusion

I don’t see any good reason why you shouldn’t pick a VapeOnly vPipe Mini Kit if you fancy the look. As I previously said, it is classy, affordable, user-friendly and it comes from a known brand. If you are a novice user, it would suit you perfectly and if you are an experienced vaper with a craving for something new, then here you have an original backup device to vape a stealth vape with salt nic e-liquid.

UMIDIGI Uwatch GT: It’s water-resistant but can you swim with it?

By

Dimitris Economou

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Nov 14, 2019

UMIDIGI recently launched the UWatch GT flagship sports smartwatch hoping it will become a daily life and sports companion packed with everyday health and fitness features. The company claims that it has a water resistance of 5 ATM; that’s 50 meters deep underwater. But does it stand up to its on-paper specs? Let’s check out the facts. By the way, it will be globally available on Thanksgiving, November 28th, at a discounted price of $39.99.

So, what exactly does 5 ATM water resistance mean? And what makes ATM water resistance ratings different from other kinds of evaluation standards, such as IP ratings? Ingress Protection (IP) rating is already commonly used in the smartphone industry. For example, the latest iPhone 11 Pro is IP68 certified offering a high level of protection against water and dust. But IP ratings do not take water pressure into account. Therefore, IP ratings are not indicative of a device’s ability to be used during aquatic activities such as swimming. That’s why ATM is here.

ATM Ratings – Water Resistance Under Pressure

The ATM water resistance rating is the one you’ll find on regular mechanical and battery-driven watches and that you’ll most likely find on new wearables products. The pressure tests are measured in ATMs, which stands for atmospheres, and are converted to water depth to make the measurements easier to learn.

One ATM is equivalent to the pressure exerted on an object at 10 meters underwater. The higher the ATM rating, the deeper the product can go without being affected. The deeper you swim, the pressure rises. The basic ATM water-resistance levels are described below.

With a water resistance rating of 5 ATM, UMIDIGI Uwatch GT is resistant to pressure at a depth of 50 meters, meaning the watch can not only resist water from rain but also be worn during shallow-water activities, like swimming.

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UMIDIGI Uwatch GT goes on global sales at a discounted price of $39.99 starting November 28th and the promotion will last until the end of Cyber Monday sales. In case you miss the sale, you can add it to your cart on AliExpress right now. Don’t forget that UMIDIGI is already running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for Uwatch GT. You can see all the specs and join the giveaway here.

Latest update for the Realme XT brings Nightscape mode to the selfie camera

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 14, 2019

Apart from launching impressive smartphones with affordable price tags, Realme is also gaining a good reputation for a prompt update of its smartphones. Recently, we saw the OPPO offshoot push a new update to the Realme 5. Right now, a new Android update is rolling out to the Realme XT.

The new update comes with the version number RMX1921EX_11_A.12 and also ushers in the November 2019 security patch. Perhaps, the most spectacular feature the update brings is Nightscape Mode for the front camera. It also optimizes the clarity of the photos captured in Ultra 64MP Mode. The Realme XT got its first update in September bringing clarity to the camera. The device also got the October 2019 security patch in late October bringing onboard Dark mode among other optimisations.

Other features this new update brings optimization to the quality of ultrawide video recording. The previous update in October brought the ultrawide angle video recording to the Realme XT, but the feature was observed to come with a few bugs. Realme says it has optimized the quality of ultrawide video recording with this new update.

Here’s a list of the full changelog:

Security
- Android security patch: November 2019

Camera
- Added Nightscape to front camera
- Optimized photo clarity when using WhatsApp
- Optimized wide-angle video quality for rear camera
- Optimized the noise reduction in dark environments
- Optimized the clarity of the ULTRA 64 MP mode
- Fixed app crashing when switching to ULTRA 64 MP mode
- Optimized camera quality for reddish color issue
Fingerprint
- Improved fingerprints recognition
Fixed Issues
- Fixed the issue that “could not register VoWiFi to partial carrier”.
- Fixed text display issue in some interfaces.

The new update is already being pushed to a limited number of units right now. The update will be pushed to more users if no bug is detected. You can also download the update package from here.

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A lot less phone at $1500.

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Now let’s take a closer look at the Motorola Razr.

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Motorola Razr vs Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Huawei Mate X

Design

Display

Hardware/Software

Camera

Battery

Price

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Coupon Code

RAFFLE

Free Gift

VapeOnly vPipe Mini Kit Unboxing

Build Quality and Specs

Performance

Pros & Cons

Conclusion

ATM Ratings – Water Resistance Under Pressure

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