Xiaomi’s crowdfunded Smart Garbage Bin opens automatically and seals waste bags

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Nov 13, 2019

Xiaomi has launched a new Smart garbage bin under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The garbage bin comes with a price tag of 199 yuan ($28) but after the crowdfunding exercise, it will retail for 299 yuan ($42).

The smart trash can comes with the automatic lid opening feature that we have seen in a couple of smart trash bins lately. Also, it automatically seals the bag when it is filled. The bin comes in the traditional white body which Xiaomi products are known. It has a dimension of 330mmx188mmx370mm and capacity is up to 12L. The narrow design ensures that it can fit into tight spaces like the gap between the toilet seat and the wall. The edge of the top cover of the smart net trash can is equipped with an infrared sensor. The effective sensing range is about 30 degrees upward from the motion detector. It also has a range of about 35cm. When the hand is stretched within the sensing area, the lid of the trash can will open automatically.

If the trash can needs to be kept open for a long time, there is a button to open it and after use, it can be closed with the click of the button again. There is also a button at the top edge of the barrel to automatically package the bag. After the garbage bag is taken out, the smart bin stimulates an automatic negative suction pressure inside the barrel which sucks a new back into the inner wall of the trash can.

Further, the smart garbage bin is equipped with a built-in 2000mAh lithium battery which can last for 150 days on standby. The lid can be opened up to 20,000 times after a full charge. It charges completely in just 3-4 hours.

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castAway Case adds an extra screen to your device

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 13, 2019

The LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen and LG V50 ThinQ Dual Screen ship with a case that has a similar display as the phone itself. When attached, you have a dual-screen phone which offers a whole lot of functions. Now, there is a product called the castAway Case being crowdfunded on Indiegogo which brings a similar function to several more phones.

The castAway Case does provide your phone with an extra screen but it differs from LG’s take in one major way, and that is its ability to function as a standalone device. castAway runs Chrome OS and is powered by the OP1 processor which powers Chrome OS tablets such as the Acer Chromebook Tab 10. There is 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It also has a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP selfie camera. The built-in 35 Whr battery can also supply power to your phone.

The company behind the castAway case includes top executives from Deel, Microsoft, and Intel. To use the CastAway case, you attach your phone to the device and connect over an encrypted WiFi channel. Then launch an app on both devices called MultiTask+. This app is what allows you to use multiple apps at the same time and copy and paste content between both screens. You can also use one screen as a virtual keyboard and trackpad.

The case comes in two versions – the castAway One with a 5.8-inch screen and the castAway One Plus with a 6.3-inch screen. The castAway case works with the following iPhones – 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max. It also works with the following Android phones which are actually only Samsung Galaxy phones – S7, S8, S8+, S9, S9+, S10, S10+, Note 7, Note 8, Note 9, and Note 10. The Indiegogo page says you can send an email if your device is not on the list.

The castAway case will begin shipping in May 2020 if it meets its crowdfunding goal of $50,000. As at the time of writing, it has crossed $30,000. Early backers can pay as low as $129 for the castAway One or $139 for the castAway OnePlus. The original price for the small case is $249 while the bigger one is $269.

Buy AMAZFIT GTR 47mm and the Stratos 3 Smart Watches at Lowered Prices from Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 13, 2019

Huami has released quite a few smart wearables under its popular AMAZFIT brand, garnering noteworthy popularity among fitness and sports lovers who like to monitor their activities.

From time to time, the coveted brand teams up with popular Chinese online e-tailer Gearbest to offer its well-received smartwatches at lowered prices. Sticking to this tradition, AMAZFIT and Gearbest have teamed up yet again to offer the AMAZFIT GTR 47mm and the Stratos 3 smartwatches for considerably lowered prices. Let’s dive straight into the details.

AMAZFIT GTR 47mm Smart Watch

Adopting the classic look of the traditional watch, the AMAZFIT GTR 47mm smartwatch is a great choice for business, as well as sports use. It sports an easy-to-read 1.39 inch AMOLED display with 454 x 454 pixels resolution. The watch features Corning Gorilla glass and anti-fingerprint coating to endure accidental scratches.

With a 5ATM waterproof rating, the AMAZFIT GTR 47mm smartwatch can be used normally up to 50 meters of water pressure. One of its major features includes the 410mAh battery that lasts for 24 days without requiring charging. Furthermore, the watch is powered by a Sony GPS chip that consumes 1/3 power as compared to other GPS chips.

AMAZFIT GTR 47mm Smart Watch International Version — Amazfit GTR is its most recent smartwatch

You’d normally expect a feature-laden smartwatch like the AMAZFIT GTR 47mm can now be yours or a lowered price of only $144.59 if you purchase it through Gearbest. This is a 20 percent discount on the device’s original asking price of $181.86.

If your cart value exceeds $100, you get $14 off as well. If this is your first order with Gearbest, you can avail of the EXTRA PayPal Discount, which enables you to save $3 on orders valued at $50. It is worth noting this offer is limited to the first 2500 orders daily.

You end up shelling out just $130.59/$127.59 (with extra PayPal discount). You can follow this link to take advantage of the promo and place your order.

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AMAZFIT Stratos 3 Smart Sports Watch

The Stratos 3 is rated 5ATM water-resistant, which means not only can you wear it while swimming but also record the data when swimming. The watch supports two modes including open water and swimming pool.

Furthermore, the watch features a 2.5D capacitive touchscreen display with an HD resolution of 320 x 320 pixels, having Corning Gorilla glass material on top for added protection. The watch adopts the reflective display technology which ensures the dial is always bright.

The AMAZFIT Stratos 3 has a highly appealing polished stainless steel bezel, which reflects elegance. It is backed by a 300mAh battery which offers standby time up to 7 days in the smart mode, saving you from the hustle of frequent charging.

The Stratos 3 understandably carries a steep $277.43 price tag, but those buying it through Gearbest can get their hands on it for a considerably reduced price of just $199.99. In addition to this 28 percent discount, new customers can get EXTRA PayPal Discount, which allows them to get $3 off on orders valued at $50.

To grab this offer, you’d need to be among the first 2500 buyers placing their orders. With the aforesaid PayPal discount, the original asking price of the AMAZFIT Stratos 3 reduces to only $196.99.

With over 400 pieces sold at the time of writing, this promo is slated to end in just four days. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Amazfit Stratos 3 Smart Sports Watch

Honor V30 camera sample shows the prowess of the camera setup

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 13, 2019

Honor is expected to officially unveil the Honor V30 series on November 26 during an event holding in Beijing, China. Ahead of the event, more details continue to emerge about the sleek device which has been shown to get a variant with 5G connectivity. The latest leak is the camera sample shot using the V30. The sample was teased by Honor on its official Weibo page.

The sample is a reflection of the new camera technology that Honor has been developing and which would debut on the Honor V30 series. The shot looks extremely clear and beautiful without any noise.

The Honor V30 is said to feature a quad-camera system on its rear. It may include a 60-megapixel primary lens, a 16-megapixel superwide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 3D ToF sensor. Apart from packing a high pixel sensor, Huawei’s Honor brand also tweaked the camera algorithm and would share the new tech at play during the launch.

The Honor V30 is also expected to have an OLED display-packing variant with dual selfie snappers, possibly the V30 Pro. There is also a standard model that will be equipped with an LCD display and single punch-hole for its selfie camera. The V30 is said to be powered by the Kirin 990 SoC whereas the Honor V30 Pro could be driven by the Kirin 990 5G chipset. The 5G version will come with support for NSA and SA 5G connectivity in China.

The models are equally rumored to have a 4000mAh battery for the standard V30 whereas the Pro model could be equipped with a larger 4,200mAh battery. The V30 Pro earlier appeared on China’s 3C website, revealing that it may arrive with support for 40W fast charging. The Pro model may also support wireless charging.

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Ulefone Armor 7: Video showcases its waterproof capabilities

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Dimitris Economou

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Nov 13, 2019

Ulefone is very proud of its latest rugged flagship, Armor 7, and their confidence is that it’s the best rugged phone out there. So, in order to demonstrate its rugged features, the company is making a series of videos putting the device through various tests. The previous test was about its drop resistance and this time the Armor 7 goes through tests that prove its waterproofing.

As you can see, the phone survived all the tests it was put through, including water washing, rain splashing, dipping in the sea, scouring by water on the beach, etc. In addition, you can see the diver shooting video underwater.

The Ulefone Armor 7 is equipped with the Helio P90 AI SoC paired with 8GB of RAM plus 128GB of internal storage. The phone is equipped with a 48MP/16MP/8MP triple rear camera and a 16MP selfie shooter. Also, it comes with a 6.3″ FHD+ waterdrop screen while the rest of the main specs include a big 5500mAh big battery with Qi 10W wireless charging, fingerprint and face unlock, global network bands, NFC with Google Pay, and Android 9 Pie.

The phone is available on Banggood at just $369.99. To see the rest of the Ulefone product lineup, visit their official website.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 gets Android 10 with latest beta update

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 13, 2019

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro runs Android 9 Pie out of the box even though it has been a few months since Android 10 was released. While we have no doubt that it will get updated, there is a possibility the standard Mi CC9 will be getting the update first.

A beta update has begun rolling out to the Mi CC9 in China and it brings Android 10 along. The MIUI 11 beta update which has version number 9.11.12 is 2.3 GB in size.

The changelog doesn’t say much but mentions that there may be app compatibility issues with the new update.

Android 10 brings features such as Smart Reply, privacy controls, new customizations for notifications, and new emojis. The Android 10 update will not bring any UI changes to the phone since it is buried under MIUI 11.

The Mi CC9 launched in July 2019. It has a 6.39-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. There is a Snapdragon 710 processor under the hood paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of expandable storage. The back of the phone which is covered in Gorilla Glass 5 is home to a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup. There is a 32MP camera up in front and you also get a fingerprint scanner buried under the display. Xiaomi ships the phone with a 4030mAh battery and adds 18W fast charge.

IKKO-ITM05 Music Patch is a portable Amplifier/DAC to upgrade your phone’s sound output

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Dimitris Economou

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Nov 13, 2019

When buying a smartphone nowadays, most people expect it to do everything perfectly. Well, we are not there yet as smartphones are capable of dozens of things but not at top level. One of the biggest complaints of users is the fact that most smartphones have limited performance DAC chips and audiophiles have to resort to other, more expensive, solutions to get the sound they want.

This is the problem that IKKO, a Chinese manufacturer, is trying to solve with its new product, IKKO-ITM05 Music Patch. What the music patch does is connect to your phone’s or computer’s USB or lightning port and convert the digital signal to analog. Also, it has 2 audio out ports, one 3.5mm and one 2.5mm so that you can connect your headphones or other equipment. According to the company, the Music Patch sports two CS43198 DAC chips and has a distortion rating of only 0.0008%.

This isn’t an easy market to compete in as portable DACs and amps market has been growing in recent years, but the ITM05 looks to be the smallest one yet. It weighs only 30 grams (comparable to a AAA battery), and features both USB-C and Lightning support.

The IKKO-ITM05 will go live on Indiegogo next month and it is expected to draw much attention from audiophiles as the way it attaches to the back of the phone makes it easy to carry around. You can check out the early information posted on Indiegogo as well as on their official website.

Again, Huawei Mate X release rumoured to have been postponed

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 13, 2019

The Royole Flexpai was the first foldable phone that was announced but discussions around the emerging innovative design style have often revolved around the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei’s unreleased Mate X. The flagship Mate X 5G foldable phone was officially launched in China last month and the release was slated for November 15 in limited quantity.

News emanating from China indicate that Huawei is again planning to postpone the limited sale of the foldable phone.No reason was given for this, neither has the company officially issued a statement to that effect. But then, the release may indeed be postponed as it won’t be the first time te company would do that. The company may be treading cautiously so as not to let the same fate that befell the original Galaxy Fold befall the Mate X.

The Mate X 5G foldable phone was first released at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) earlier this year but has not been released till now. Huawei did hint that problems with the yield were responsible for the delay in the release of the device.

For now, we’ll take this rumour with a pinch of salt since there is no official statement to that effect. We’ll have to wait for the official release on November 15.

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Pictures – Xiaomi Mi Watch hands-on: Cheaper edition of Apple Watch?

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Paco Zheng

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Nov 13, 2019

Full specifications:

Mi Watch Standard (aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display)
Mi Watch Premium (stainless steel frame, Sapphire crystal glass display)

NETWORK	Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE

LAUNCH	Announced	2019, November
LAUNCH	State	Available in China

BODY	Dimensions	44.69 x 36.92 x 12.28 mm (1.76 x 1.45 x 0.48 in)
	Weight	56 g (1.55 oz)
	SIM	eSIM

DISPLAY	Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	1.78 inches (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	368 x 448 pixels (~326 ppi density)
	Protection	Standard: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 or Premium: Sapphire crystal glass

PLATFORM	OS	MIUI For Watch (based on Google Wear OS)
	Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 4G (28 nm)
	CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
	GPU	Adreno 304

MEMORY	Card slot	No
	Internal	8GB 1GB RAM

CAMERA		No

SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	No

COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
	Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	No
	USB	No

FEATURES	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, HRM heart rate, geomagnetic, ambient light, barometer, OTS optical displacement detector

BATTERY		570 mAh / 590 mAh battery
	Charging	Wireless charging

Design

Xiaomi Mi Watch draws a lot of design inspiration from the immensely popular Apple Watch Series 5. Both of them equip a 1.78-inch square-shaped display with a ceramic back. Another similar design is the crown on the right. It can be used to navigate through the watch UI.

Down by the crown, a multi-purpose button is provided to fast open a sport mode. On the left, you will find a speaker vent, with which you can play music on the Mi Watch. At the bottom, you’ll see the pins for the charging dock and the heart rate monitor. Compared to Apple Watch, the Mi Watch’s body is a bit thicker.

MIUI For Watch OS (Based on Google Wear OS)

Xiaomi customized a watch version of their MIUI OS for the latest Mi Watch, which is based on Google Wear OS. It allows you to download over 40 customized apps to spread the watch functions, like Sogo Maps, QQ Music, Wechat and so on. But the China version in our hands, those apps are more likely to meet the Chinese users’ demands.

Besides, the Xiaomi voice assistant, Xiao Ai is also available for achieving some basic commands. If you have Xiaomi’s smart-home devices, it would be a great feature to make the watch become a remote control. We will keep watching and bring you the latest news about its international version.

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Realme 5s full specifications leaked before next week’s launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 13, 2019

Realme will be launching the Realme X2 Pro flagship phone on Nov. 20. The Chinese firm will be announcing the Realme 5s budget-friendly phone alongside it. The Flipkart landing page of the Realme 5s has only revealed that it is equipped with 48-megapixel quad cameras and it has a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. Citing information received from sources close to Realme’s launch plan, BGR India has shared the leaked specifications of the Realme 5s.

Realme 5s Specifications (Rumored)

The report reveals that the Realme 5s will be essentially the same Realme 5 with an enhanced rear camera system. Instead of the 12-megapixel primary lens found on the Realme 5, the Realme 5s will be sporting a 48-megapixel main lens in its quad camera setup. The other three camera sensors of the Realme 5s will be same as Realme 5. It indicates that the Realme 5s will be equipped with 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup on its back. There is no confirmation on whether the primary lens is Sony IMX586 or Samsung ISOCELL 48-megapixel lens.

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The Realme 5s is expected to house a 6.5-inch HD+ display with waterdrop notch. The screen could be shielded by Gorilla Glass 3+ protective layer. The Snapdragon 665 mobile platform could be powering the Realme 5s. The base model of the phone may feature 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage.

For shooting selfies, the Realme 5s may possesses a 13-megapixel selfie camera. It could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The ColorOS 6 skinned Android 9 Pie OS may run on the device.

There is no information on the pricing of the Realme 5s. There is a possibility that Realme may either phase out Realme 5 or sell it with a discounted price tag after the arrival of Realme 5s. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know more on its pricing and the fate of Realme 5.

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Honor Watch Magic 2 and Honor Smart Scale 2 to launch alongside V30

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 13, 2019

The Honor Vera 30 will be unveiled on November 26 but it won’t be the only new hardware from Huawei’s sub-brand. New info says we will be getting two health fitness-related products alongside the new V30 phones.

First is the Honor Watch Magic 2, a successor to the Honor Watch Magic that launched on October 31, 2018. The Honor smartwatch is actually a cheaper version of the Huawei Watch GT, and according to @Digital Chat Station, the Honor Watch Magic 2 looks just like the Huawei Watch GT 2. The Watch Magic 2 will have a heart rate sensor, GPS, and NFC. It should also sell for less than the Watch GT 2 priced at €229.

Sketches of the Watch Magic 2 have surfaced on the web and they confirm a similar design to Huawei’s latest smartwatch. We expect the new Honor smartwatch will also have a Kirin A1 chip for better performance, battery life, and connectivity.

Alongside the smartwatch, Digital Chat Station, also revealed we will be getting a new Honor Smart Body Composition Scale which we expect to launch as the Honor Smart Scale 2. Honor already has a smart scale but it is due for a successor. The new scale should have a new design and new features. Like the original, it should be able to measure parameters such as BMI, body fat, bone mass, muscle mass, protein, visceral fat, body water percentage, and of course weight.

The original was available outside China, so we expect the new one will be too.

So far, these are the two items we know will be launching on November 26 though there may be more products.

Apple AirPods Pro goes on sale in India for Rs. 24,900 (~$347)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 13, 2019

Apple’s truly wireless earbuds announced late last month are now on sale in India with a price tag of Rs. 24,990 (~$347). The AirPods Pro is the most premium earphones in Apple’s AirPods arsenal, boasting features like super sound quality, Active Noise Cancelation, high dynamic range amplifier along with standard dynamic driver setup.

The AirPods Pro comes with a wireless charging case that can recharge the earbuds on-the-go. Along with the portable charger, Apple claims a total talk time of 18 hours and 24 hours of music playback. The charging case itself can be wirelessly recharged.

Apple AirPods Pro Specifications and Features

The biggest difference in terms of design between the standard Apple AirPods and the AirPods Pro is the silicone ear tip that sits comfortably over the ear canal and offers a better seal. The latter plays a crucial role in Active Noise Cancelation (ANC), a feature that Apple is advertising heavily to justify the Pro’s higher price tag. The software-backed dual-microphone setup adapts continuously, removing background noises to offer an immersive audio experience. Apple claims the ANC adapts audio signals 200 times per second.

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The AirPods Pro also features a vent system that removes pressure while wearing the earbuds, minimizing discomfort. Apart from ANC the AirPods Pro also sports Adaptive EQ that automatically tunes low and mid-range audio frequencies according to the shape of an individual’s ear canal. Users can also enable Transparency Mode that disables ANC, in case they want to hear background noises while listening to music. Apple’s new H1 chip is responsible for boosting AirPods Pro’s performance. The Pro gets the same five hours of battery backup as the standard AirPods. With ANC enabled, the battery backup falls to four and a half hours on a single charge. The AirPods Pro is compatible with devices running iOS 13.2 or later, watchOS 6.1 or later, iPadOS 13.2 or later, macOS Catalina 10.15.1 or later and tvOS 13.2 or later.

Apple AirPods Pro Price and Availability

The Apple AirPods Pro is priced at Rs. 24,900 (~$347). This is a bit on the higher side when compared to its $249 price tag in the US that roughly converts to Rs. 17,850. The Apple AirPods Pro is available on Amazon as part of its Apple Days sale scheduled between Nov. 13 and Nov. 17. The earbuds are also available across all authorized online and offline Apple dealerships starting today.

Apple announced the AirPods Pro in the US on October 20, 2019. Meanwhile, the standard AirPods with charging case continue to retail at Rs. 14,900 (~$208) while the AirPods with wireless charging case is priced at Rs. 18,900 (~$264). The standalone wireless charging case retails at Rs. 7,500 (~$105).

Samsung Galaxy A01 key specs leaked through FCC certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 13, 2019

The latest budget smartphone from Samsung to have been approved by the FCC is the all-new Galaxy A01. Rumors of the Galaxy A01 first surfaced a couple of months back when a few specifications of the device leaked online from a Geekbench listing. The Galaxy A01 that has a model number model number SM-A015F was first considered as a Qualcomm reference phone (testing device), and not much thought was given to Samsung’s intentions of mass-producing the device. Later it was believed that it may debut as Galaxy A5. However, the FCC certification has revealed that it will be called Galaxy A01.

An image of the Galaxy A01’s prototype can be seen in its FCC documents. The smartphone features a dual-camera setup with an LED flash module aligned vertically on the top left corner. The volume rockers are placed on the right edge of the device while the SIM tray and power button are placed on the left.The 3.5mm audio port is positioned on the top edge. Although the exact dimensions of the device are unknown, it is 67.6mm wide.

The FCC certification has revealed that the Galaxy A01 is fitted with a 5.7-inch display. The processor of the device is not known yet. It has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of native storage. The smartphone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery. The smartphone was recently spotted on Geekbench through which it was revealed that it is loaded with Android 10 OS.

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Going by details leaked through FCC filings, the Samsung Galaxy A01 will be an entry-level phone and it will arrive with an affordable price tag. It could be priced lower the Galaxy A10 that is now selling with a starting price of Rs. 7,990 (~$111) in India. The device is expected to be formally announced within the next few months. The smartphone will be initially available in three color options, including black, blue and red. Although more hues could be added later. It remains to be seen whether Samsung sticks to the Galaxy A01 moniker, or rebrands the smartphone before launch.

The Samsung Galaxy A01 is an Original Device Equipment (ODM), meaning it is manufactured by a third-party. The Galaxy A10s is perhaps the best example of an ODM product, which is manufactured by Chinese firm Jiaxing Yongrui Electron Technology. The Galaxy A01 is built by Shanghai-based Huaqin Telecom, which also manufactures devices for Huawei. ODM products allow Samsung to keep its production costs down.

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Vivo V17 bags another certification; November launch expected

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 13, 2019

Vivo is reportedly working on the launch of Vivo V17 smartphone. India and Russia are some of the markets that are expected to receive the smartphone. The Vivo V17 has also bagged approval from the NBTC certification body of Thailand. These certifications suggest that the smartphone may go official as early as this month.

The Vivo V17 NBTC certification has not revealed any information on its specifications. However, it has confirmed that the Thailand variant of the smartphone has Vivo 1919 model number.

Recently, a Russian tech blog had shared the live shots of the Vivo V17 smartphone. The images had revealed that the phone is equipped with a diamond-shaped camera module on its rear. However, the arrangement of the quad rear cameras is different from the Vivo S5 phone that is debuting tomorrow. In fact, the rear design of the Vivo V17 matches with the Vivo V1945A/T phone that was recently certified by China’s TENAA telecom authority. The exact identity of the Vivo V1945A/T is currently under the wraps.

The live shots of the Vivo V17 also revealed that its frontside is flanked with a waterdrop-style notch display. Probably, it carries support for full HD+ resolution and is equipped with an in-screen fingerpint reader. The right spine of the phone features a volume rocker and a power key. The bottom edge of the Vivo V17 has a microphone, a USB-C port and an external speaker. The Russian tech blog had claimed that the phone could be packed with specs like 48-megapixel quad rear cameras, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of internal storage and a 4,500mAh battery. The publication had also claimed that the phone could be made official in Russian markets by late November.

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Another report had revealed that Vivo India is gearing up to launch the Vivo V17 by the end of this month and gradually phase out the Vivo V17 Pro phone that was made official in September due to lackluster sales. The Vivo V17 could be available for purchase in India by the first week of December and it could be priced around Rs. 25,000 (~$353).

Vivo V1945A/T Specifications

The Vivo V1945A/T has a full HD+ 6.38-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch and in-screen fingerprint sensor. It is powered by 2.0GHz octa-core processor and has a 4,390mAh minimum rated battery. It may come with support for 18W fast charging. For photography, it features a 32-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad rear cameras. Its RAM variants are 6 GB and 8 GB and its storage models are 128 GB and 256 GB.

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Realme 5s with 48MP quad cameras to debut on November 20

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 13, 2019

On Nov. 20, Realme India will be launching its first flagship phone – the Realme X2 Pro in India. Yesterday, the ‘Realme 5s Coming Soon’ text had appeared on the landing page of the Realme X2 Pro on Indian retailer site Flipkart. On the Flipkart app, the Realme 5s is listed among the upcoming smartphones for India. The listing has revealed the rear design of the phone and some of its key features.

The below show screengrab shows the smartphone sporting a diamond-patterned design on its red-colored back. It could be equipped with a polycarbonate rear with a glossy finish. The back panel of the Realme 5s is fitted with a 48-megapixel quad camera system. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the rear.

The front design of the Realme 5s has not been revealed yet. However, it may sport the same waterdrop-style notch screen as the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones. The screenshot also confirms that the smartphone will be breaking cover alongside the Realme X2 Pro on Nov. 20.

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The Realme 5 has a 12-megapixel quad camera system whereas the Realme 5 Pro has a 48-megapixel quad camera setup. This indicates that the Realme 5s could be slotted between the Realme 5 and 5 Pro handsets. The Realme 5 is powered by Snapdragon 665 whereas the Realme 5 Pro features the Snapdragon 712 SoC. Hence, there is a possibility that the Realme 5s could be equipped with Snapdragon 675 / 710 chipset.

It is advisable to wait for newer official information to appear to know more about the specs of the Realme 5s. The Realme 5s is also coming to Thailand in the near future. The NBTC certification of the phone had revealed that it has a model number of RMX1925.

Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro Specifications and Price

Currently, the Realme 5 is available in India in models like 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage with respective price tags of Rs. 8,999 (~$125), Rs. 9,999 (~$139) and Rs. 10,999 (~$153). On the other side, the Realme 5 Pro variant such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$195), Rs. 14,999 (~$209) and Rs. 16,999 (~$238).

The Realme 5 has a 6.5-inch HD+ display whereas the 6.3-inch full HD+ display is available on the Pro sibling. These phones are respectively equipped with 5,000mAh and 4,035mAh batteries. The Pro variant supports 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology through USB-C. The Android 9 Pie OS based ColorOS 6 runs on the Realme 5 and 5 Pro phones.

For shooting selfies, the Realme 5 has a 13-megapixel front camera and the Pro model has a 16-megapixel selfie snapper. The Realme 5 has a 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera on its back. On the other side, Realme 5 Pro features a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera unit. A rear positioned fingerprint reader can be found on both phones.

Vivo S5 Geekbench listing spotted ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 13, 2019

Vivo will be launching the Vivo S5 series of smartphone in China tomorrow. Rumors surrounding it claim that the company may unleash to devices namely Vivo S5 and Vivo S5 Pro. Ahead of the launch, the Vivo V1932A/T that is believed to the model number of the one of Vivo S5 series phone has been spotted on Geekbench. As usual, it has revealed the key specs of the phone.

The TENAA listing of the Vivo V1932A/T had revealed that it is powered by 2.3GHz octa-core processor. Some reports had claimed that it could be equipped with Snapdragon 712 chipset. Today, the smartphone has smartphone has appeared on Geekbench with a chipset that offers a base frequency of 1.71GHz. The SoC is mentioned as ‘sdm710.’ Considering that the TENAA and Geekbench listings, it can be said that the phone is powered by an octa-core processor that with CPU cores clocking at 2.3GHz and 1.7GHz frequencies. This indicates that the phone is indeed powered by Snapdragon 712 mobile platform.

Coming back to the Geekbench listing, the handset is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 9 Pie OS. In the single-core test of Geekbench, the Vivo V1932A phone has recorded a score of 1884 and it has reached 6,069 points in the multi-core test.

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Vivo S5 Specifications and Features

The Vivo V1932A/T smartphone has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display that features a punch-hole at the top-right corner for the 32-megapixel selfie camera. The display of the phone is integrated with in-display fingerprint reader. The rear shell of the phone features an LED flash assisted 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. The rear cameras are arranged in a unique diamond-shaped camera housing.

The Vivo V1932A/T is expected to debut in China in 128 GB and 256 GB storage editions. The phone will come loaded with the latest FunTouch OS 9.2 UI skinned Android 9 Pie OS. Keeping the lights on is the 4,010mAh minimum rated battery. The 3C appearance of the phone revealed that it may come with support for 22.5W fast charging. The company has already revealed that the phone will be available in at least two color variants in the home market. The pricing of the smartphone is currently under the wraps.

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Vivo U20 with SD675 SoC will be launched in India on November 22

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Jeet

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Nov 13, 2019

A couple of months ago, in September this year, Vivo launched its first U-series smartphone in the Indian market — Vivo U10. Now, the company is all set to launch its successor in the country — Vivo U20.

Vivo has confirmed that the upcoming U-series smartphone, Vivo U20, will be launched in India on 22nd November. Further, it has been revealed that the device will be available for purchase exclusively through Amazon.

Along with revealing the launch date, the company has also revealed some of the key specifications and features of the smartphone. From the teaser image, it is confirmed that the smartphone will have a waterdrop notch on top of the display.

While details about the phone’s display is not yet known, we are expecting the smartphone to come with Full HD+ screen resolution. The company has confirmed that the device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core chipset.

This is an upgrade over the Snapdragon 665 SoC found in the Vivo U10 smartphone. The U20 will also be the third smartphone from the Chinese company to come powered by SD675 SoC, after Vivo V15 Pro and V17 Pro.

The company has also revealed that the smartphone will have up to 6GB of RAM. While not yet confirmed, we expect the phone to come in at least two variants based on the memory configuration — 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage.

The image shared by Vivo also shows that the phone will have a triple-camera setup on the back, where the sensors are aligned vertically in the top-left position, along with an LED flash. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

To know for sure about the phone’s full specifications as well as the variants, color options, pricing and availability information, we’ll have to wait for a few more days until the Vivo U20 goes official in India on 22nd November.

Vivo Y19 price in India leaked; Launch could be near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 13, 2019

Last month, Vivo had launched the Vivo Y19 smartphone in Thailand. The same phone was unveiled as Vivo Y5s in China. The Vivo Y19 is also expected to hit the Indian markets in the near future. 91mobiles has shared the leaked pricing of the 4 GB RAM variant of the smartphone.

According to the report that cites information retrieved from retail sources, the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the Vivo Y19 is expected to land in India with a pricing of Rs. 13,990 (~$$195). The Vivo Y17 that is rumored to get phased out after the arrival of Vivo Y19 is currently selling at the same price tag for its 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model.

In Thailand, the Vivo Y19 comes in a single edition of 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage and it is priced at 6,990 Baht (~$230; ~Rs. 16,550). There is a possibility that the Vivo Y19 could be available in India in multiple variants. The exact launch date of the Vivo Y19 for India is currently under the wraps. However, it is expected to debut in the country in this month.

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Vivo Y19 Specifications and Features

The Vivo Y19 has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The handset promises a high screen-to-body ratio of 90.3 percent. The MediaTek Helio P65 is present under the hood of the device along with up to 6 GB of RAM. For storage, the phone offers an internal space of 128 GB and it also carries support for microSD card.

The Vivo Y19 has a 16-megapixel selfie camera lodged inside the front notch. At the back, there is a triple camera setup that has a 16-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The FunTouch OS 9.2 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It is backed by a massive 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W dual-engine fast charging through microUSB. A fingerprint reader is available on its rear shell and it carries support for face unlock. Morning Dew and Diamond Black are the two color variants of the smartphone.

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Mysterious M1911U2E Xiaomi 5G phone NRA certified; Could be Redmi K30

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 13, 2019

Redmi fans are now waiting for the arrival of the Redmi K30 series. Like the predecessor Redmi K20 series, the upcoming K30 lineup may include Redmi K30 and Redmi K30 Pro. One major upgrade that will be seen on the Redmi K30 series is that it will carry support for 5G connectivity. A mysterious Xiaomi smartphone with model number M1911U2E has received approval from the National Radio Authority in China. Since it supports 5G connectivity, a reliable Chinese tipster has claimed that it could be the Redmi K30.

The NRA certification only reveals the new M1911U2E model number and it also states that it supports 5G connectivity. It was in August that Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing had confirmed that the Redmi K30 will be arriving with 5G support.

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During the presentation of Redmi 8 series for China in the last month, Weibing had revealed some important details of the Redmi K30. He stated that the Redmi K30 will carry support SA (Standalone) and NSA (Non-Standalone) dual 5G mode for 5G connectivity.

Weibing had also teased the design of the phone’s display. The presentation slide revealed that the Redmi K30 will be equipped with a pill-shaped cutout towards the top-right corner for housing two front-facing cameras. Since the Redmi K20 series are fitted with OLED panels, the Redmi K30 and K30 Pro could be also arriving with OLED displays. The above image reveals that the Redmi K30 series will not be sporting the same design as the Redmi K20 lineup. However, there is a possibility that the rear design of the Redmi K30 series will not be different from the predecessor models.

Coming back to the M1911U2E Xiaomi phone, there is a possibility that it could be entirely different phone. Xiaomi is also said to be working on a Mi MIX smartphone. it is also expected to carry support for 5G connectivity. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on the identity of the M1911U2E smartphone.

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Mi CC9 Pro teardown showcases the internals of the feature-packed smartphone

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Jeet

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Nov 13, 2019

Xiaomi recently launched the premium mid-range smartphone under its Mi CC lineup, dubbed as Mi CC9 Pro. The same smartphone has been made available in the global markets as the Mi Note 10.

The highlight of the smartphone is that it comes with five camera sensors, a 5,260mAh battery as well as a 1cc speaker chamber. The teardown video shows how this was made possible by the company to fit together.

Once the back glass panel is peeled off, we can see that there are a few layers of components which include NFC antenna, a graphite sheet to spread the heat from the chipset and an additional cover supporting the cameras.

This houses the quad LED flash as well as the Laser auto focus system along with an ambient light sensor to adjust the camera’s color temperature. Then there’s a penta-camera setup and as we can see, the 108-megapixel sensor is pretty large and this module is a custom version of Samsung’s ISOCELL HMX sensor.

The first lens in the rear-facing camera system of the phone is a 4-axis OIS assisted 5-megapixel super telephoto lens that supports 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and 50x hybrid zoom. Next is a 12-megapixel portrait sensor with a pixel size of 1.4micon. The third sensor is the Samsung-made 108-megapixel main sensor with f/1.7 aperture and 4-axis OIS. Next comes a 20-megapixel ultra-wide lens with 117-degree field-of-view. The fifth one is a 2-megapixel macro lens with a focal length of 1.5cm.

Finally, coming to the small-sized motherboard, we can see that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor along with LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.1 storage and various other chips, including the 30W fast charging hardware.

Interestingly, Xiaomi managed to fit a 5,260mAh battery in the smartphone that too without resorting to L-shaped batteries like Apple uses. For those who are unaware, Apple has used L-shaped 4,000mAh battery for the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Below the battery, there’s a 1cc loudspeaker chamber and the 3.5mm headphone jack to its side. With all these components, there’s no room for the traditional in-display fingerprint sensor, thus, the company opted for an ultra-thin reader which is just 0.3mm thick and made possible by a micro-lens with micro-collimation technology.

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