Back in September, renowned leaker, Mukul Sharma suggested that Xiaomi is working on a Redmi Note 8 variant dubbed the Redmi Note 8T.
The recently unveiled Redmi Note 8 Pro packs a gaming-centric Helio G90T chipset; however, the Redmi Note 8T will be powered by a Snapdragon processor. After floating around the rumor mill for quite some time, the Redmi Note 8T was finally announced and made available to the public in November this year much to the delight of those waiting for it to hit the store shelves.
If you too have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Redmi Note 8T, it might interest you to know that the phone has now gone up for sale on Giztop. The Redmi Note 8T is currently in stock in Giztop’s Europe warehouse, which means, European buyers, not only get fast shipping but also they can get the phone without paying customs duty. This is a simply unmissable offer!
A brief glimpse of the exciting features the Redmi Note 8T has to offer will explain why it is an absolute steal at only $179. If you aren’t willing to spend that kind of money, we got your back! You can apply coupon code RN8T30 and bring the original asking price of the Redmi Note 8T down to just $149. In other words, you can use the aforesaid coupon for a $30 off.
The device ships with 4GB of RAM which is enough for you to run multiple applications and performance advance multitasking. With 64GB of internal storage capacity, the Redmi Note 8T gives you ample space for you to save your favorite music, videos, photos, and other multimedia files.
Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 AIE octa-core processor, the Note 8T packs a highly efficient Adreno 610 GPU under the hood. You can experience an enhanced visual experience with its .3-inch Dot drop notch screen which offers an FHD+ resolution of 2340×1080 pixels, coupled with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Furthermore, the 2.5D Corning Gorilla 5 glass panels keep your phone safe from accidental scratches and other damages.
On the photography front, the Redmi Note 8T features a quad-camera setup comprising 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP sensors at the back and a 13MP front camera for self-portraits and video calling. The phone runs MIUI 10 base on Android 9 Pie OS and is backed by a 4000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C.
To know more about the Redmi Note 8T and place your order, simply follow this link without wasting time. This is a global version of the phone and is stocked in Europe.
Marketed as eco-friendly modes of commute, EVs (electronic vehicles) are garnering immense popularity, thanks to their environmental sensitivity and relatively lower battery costs.
Crafted for small, predictable traveling, electric scooters (e-bikes) are one of the most prevalent versions of EVs. Due to their skyrocketing popularity, and rapidly expanding demand, the market is teeming with all sorts of electric bicycles that you could get your hands on, provided money isn’t a constraint.
Cost-conscious buyers can go for low-priced alternatives; however, they do not deliver the full potential of an electric vehicle. Fret not, GeekBuying’s got you back!
The popular Chinese e-tailer has launched a new promotion dubbed CITY E-SCOOTER 11.11 LOWEST PRICE EVER, wherein you can now finally realize your dream of owning an electric scooter. As part of the biggest sales festival, GeekBuying will be offering top-branded e-bikes at the lowest price ever.
We will be checking out the discounts available on the KUGOO S1 and the KUGOO S1 Pro, and show how you can save more money on the two electric scooters at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s dive right into the details.
Touted as the ‘future of e-scooter,’ the KUGOO S1 allows you to travel across the city while delivering a faster and smoother riding experience. It features 8-inches sold and anti-skid tires that ensure a stronger grip on different types of roads.
Aside from featuring wear-resisting tires, the S1 has three-speed modes that enable you to control the speed using just a single key. It is powered by a 350W motor that offers a max running distance of 30km. There’s an LCD display screen that shows speed, distance traveled and other information.
The feature-laden KUGOO S1 Folding Electric Scooter understandably carries a steep $489.99 price tag, but thanks to GeekBuying, it can now be yours for a lowered price of just $255.99. In addition to offering this 48 percent discount, the Chinese online store is giving you a lot more to cheer about.
New GeekBuying users can take advantage of a 2% OFF Coupon for an additional discount. Moreover, you get an Outdoor Sports Magic Scarf Bicycle Riding Headband worth $27.99 absolutely free with your purchase, but that’s not all.
You can apply coupon code GKB217S and get an extra $2.50. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the KUGOO S1 further down to just $253.49 even before you place your order.
To know more about the KUGOO S1 folding electric scooter and to avail the discount, simply follow this link. Note that the lowest price will be valid or all color options of the e-bike and all warehouses.
The KUGOO S1 Pro can be described as the ultimate commuting companion. It packs a powerful 350W brushless motor which provides a maximum speed of up to 30 km/h. It is crafted with a perfect mechanism for smoother, safer rides.
The S1 Pro uses an 8-inch solid honeycomb explosion-proof tire that ensures a stronger grip of various types of roads. Just like the S1, the S1 Pro has three-speed modes that can be accessed with one key. Moreover, the e-bike draws its juices from a 7.5Ah high capacity battery and adopts a front and back shock mitigation system for convenient riding experience.
While you’d expect an electric scooter loaded with such exciting features to cost a bomb, the KUGOO S1 Pro carries a reasonable price tag of $549.99 on it. If you place your order through GeekBuying, you can get a 41 percent off on the electric bike, which means you can buy it for a lowered price of just $322.99.
New users can use the 2% OFF Coupon and save more money, while the rest of the loyal users can apply coupon code GKB218S and grab an extra $3.37 off during the checkout process. As a result, the retail price of the KUGOO S1 Pro reduces to just $319.62.
As if that weren’t enough, you get two free gifts including Outdoor Sports Magic Scarf Bicycle Riding Headband worth $27.99 and a Waterproof Handlebar Bag Folding Storage Pack for KUGOO S1 and KUGOO S1 Pro, which normally sells for $27.99.
You can visit this link to avail of the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in just two days.
Xiaomi has launched a portable nano-aquarium or fish tank suitable for homes and offices. The fish tank comes with a 299 yuan ($43) price tag.
The fish tank is designed in such a way to maintain the ecological balance such that you don’t need to change the water frequently as nitrates and other wastes are removed. At the top is a compartment where flowers can be raised. Also, you won’t need to open the entire upper lid of the fish tank if the fish needed to be fed. There is an adjustment knob by the side for feeding the fish and also to adjust the oxygen supply.
The fish tank incorporates the siphon principle to balance up the fish rearing and keeping the plant watered via water vapour. When the fish tank stores water, the water vapour is directly sent up to the plant.
The fish tank adopts a user-friendly design and one-button control. The water can be changed automatically with just the press of a button, thus removing the cumbersome water change process associated with home aquariums. The gadget also comes with a four-stage filtration system, volcanic stone and magnetic ring stone culture nitrifying bacteria, activated carbon to kill harmful bacteria, upper filter cotton and lower layer biochemical cotton which can filter debris, keeping it cleaner and efficient.
The design also includes a 360-degree curved glass which ensures there is no viewing dead angle. It also comes integrated with different beautiful lights to add ambience. The fish tank has low power consumption such that it can be powered by a power bank.
The Galaxy S10’s successor is only a couple of months away but Samsung may be launching new versions of the phone in China soon. A new TENAA listing for the phone has been published and it includes some new RAM and ROM variants.
The recently-certified Galaxy S10 has the model number SM-G9730 and it was approved by TENAA on November 6. According to the spec sheet, the phone will be available in three RAM variants – 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB. The storage variants listed are 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
The Galaxy S10 sold in China is available in two configurations – 8+128GB and 8+512GB. Based on the listing, we may be getting a 6GB RAM +256GB version and a 12GB RAM + 1TB version soon.
While Samsung is not new to announcing new color variants for its flagship phones, launching new RAM and storage configurations months after the phone’s release is unusual. The rest of the specs are nearly the same save for the rear cameras.
The Samsung SM-G9730 has a 6.1-inch 3040 x 1440 AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 855 processor, and a 3400mAh battery. It has 16MP + 12MP + 10MP triple rear cameras rather than a 12MP + 16MP + 12MP triple rear cameras. It also has a 12MP selfie camera. There is support for storage expansion up to 512GB. TENAA mentions it has an in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone will be available in Black and White.
Realme X2 Pro went on sale globally today and we saw a lot of people are confused about whether they should choose this flagship killer or Xiaomi Mi Note 10. Indeed, despite not having flagship-class hardware, the Mi Note 10 is considered one of the best camera phones out there, and it is available at a modest price just like the Realme X2 Pro. We believe there is not a universal choice for everyone but it mostly depends on the user’s needs. You will get why by going ahead and reading this specs comparison between Realme X2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Note 10.
Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Oppo Realme X2 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm,
208 grams
161 x 75.7 x 8.7 mm,
199 grams
DISPLAY
6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 398 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
Penta 108 + 12 + 5 + 20 + 2 MP f/1.7 and f/2.0 and f/2.2 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 64 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.5, f/2.2 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5260 mAh
Fast charging 30W
4000 mAh, Fast Charging 50W with SuperVOOC Flash Charge
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
I think there were undoubtedly more efforts put into the making of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10’s design. The handset comes with a more rounded form factor as well as a curved screen and a higher screen-to-body ratio. Despite Mi Note 10 sports a bigger battery than the Realme X2 Pro, the device is more compact, but it is thicker. Both the handsets come with a back glass protected by Gorilla Glass 5, as well as an aluminum frame. And they both have an in-display fingerprint reader.
Display
Even though it is a very affordable flagship, Realme X2 Pro features one of the most valid display panels in the smartphone market. It is not the best of all, but it is amazing for both multimedia and gaming. On its price range, it is the only to support the HDR10+ technology for excellent image reproduction, as well as a 90 Hz refresh rate which provides a smoother user experience. The phone even features a full DCI P3 coverage and an incredibly high peak brightness (up to 1000 nits). Last but not least, it has a wide 6.5-inch diagonal. Even the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a very nice display, with the support to HDR10 and DCI P3 coverage, as well as a high brightness (up to 600 nits). But it is far from the high level of the Realme X2 Pro. So do not get fooled by the curved edges, that is just design.
Specs & Software
Besides having a top-class display, Realme X2 Pro has an even more stunning hardware department. It is fueled by the most powerful Qualcomm’s chipset to date: the Snapdragon 855+ running at a max frequency of 2.96 GHz. Further, it features the max quantity of RAM you can find in the actual market: up to 12 GB, as well as a UFS 3.0 internal storage (not for the base version with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage, that one has UFS 2.1 storage). Both the phones have Android 9 Pie out of the box, but they are customized by different user interfaces. The Realme X2 Pro has the ColorOS, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 comes with MIUI which we define as a more advanced custom UI. Both will be updated to Android 10, but this is kinda obvious since they just launched.
Camera
Realme X2 is a perfect flagship when it comes to display and hardware, but it is just a mid-ranger when it comes to cameras. It has a quad rear camera including a 64 MP main sensor, but that is just a midrange-class sensor. However, this does not mean it does not click great photos. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has one of the most impressive camera departments of the whole market, besides being the best Xiaomi camera phone. It is the only smartphone with a Penta camera including an astonishing 108 MP main sensor. It even supports optical zoom up to 5x and a dedicated macro camera. Even the front camera of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is better.
As said above, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 can be considered one of the best camera phones, but not everyone noticed that it is even one of the best battery phones. It mounts a huge 5260 mAh battery and it obviously wins the comparison with Realme X2 Pro.
Price
The base variant of the Realme X2 Pro (6/64 GB) costs €399/$440, but the phone goes up to €499 in the 12/256 GB configuration. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has only one configuration with 6/128 GB and a €599/$660 price tag. There is not a clear winner of this comparison, despite Xiaomi Mi Note 10 looks like a more impressive phone. If you do not care about cameras at all, then you should go for the Realme X2 Pro due to its way better processor and display. But if you do and you also need very long battery life, choose the Xiaomi Mi Note 10.
Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10: PRO and CONS
Hisense Mobile phone has announced a new smartphone under its flagship KingKong series in China. The device was announced on the brand’s mobile phone Weibo page and it is dubbed Hisense KignKong 6. The standout feature onboard the device is the mammoth 10010mAh battery it packs. The Hisense KingKong 6 uses a waterdrop notch design but the exact screen size of the device and other specifications are yet to be revealed. At the rear, it packs a triple camera sensors setup situated at the top left corner. Aside the main sensor, the other two sensors are likely a depth sensor and ultra-wide-angle. There is equally a fingerprint sensor in the middle with a unique shape that looks like armour.
Hisense KingKong 6 with the detachable battery case on
As stated earlier, the main attraction on the KingKong 6 is definitely the 10010mAh battery. But the size of the device definitely doesn’t look like what is carrying such a huge battery. What is at play is that the device packs a smaller battery and has a battery case like the battery mod of Motorola phones. The extra detachable battery ten brings the total battery output to 10010mAh. The predecessor of the KingKong 6 packs a 4500mAh battery and uses a 3500mAh battery pack. There are connectors at the lower half of the rear panel through which the battery is connected.
In addition, Hisense also invited a well-known actor Yang Shuo to endorse this mobile phone. The actor who was born on January 2, 1983 in Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province, China Mainland has featured in several films and is a well-known figure in China. We expect more details of the specs as well as on pricing and availability to emerge soon.
Huawei recently unveiled its Kirin A1 chipset for wearable devices and now as per the reports, the company is all set to release the same chipset in the Indian market later this week. As per the press invite sent out by the company, it wants to “create a new ecosystem in India”.
The Chinese giant has not yet confirmed what exactly it plans to launch in the Indian market but several reports point out that it is going to be the new Kirin A1 chipset. If this turns out to be true, then we expect the company to soon launch its wearable products such as FreeBuds 3 and Watch GT 2 in the Indian market.
The Huawei Kirin A1 chipset was first announced in September this year during IFA 2019 in Berlin. The chipset rivals Apple’s H1 processor that powers the company’s popular true wireless earphones — AirPods.
The Kirin A1 is touted by the company as the world’s first headphone-centric processor to support Bluetooth 5.1. It also offers low latency and ultra high-definition audio output, among other things.
Measuring 4.3 x 4.4 mm, the chipset is integrated with Bluetooth processing unit, audio processing unit, ultra-low-power application processor and independent efficient power management unit. It can output Bluetooth ultra high definition audio (BT-UHD) up to 2.3Mbps for optimal sound quality. It can also provide the fastest Bluetooth transmission speed in real-time, up to 6.5Mbps.
There’s Kirin AI self-developed dual-channel synchronous transmission technology which solves the problem of stutter and disconnection of headphones caused by Bluetooth and signal interference.
The same chipset is powering the newly launched Huawei FreeBuds 3 true wireless stereo headset. It comes with a new design called Dolphin Bionic, which draws inspiration from a dolphin’s vocal cavity. It comes with a unique circular case with a glossy finish. Also, each earbud of the FreeBuds 3 can be paired to the phone on a separate channel. It comes in a circular charging case that can extend battery life from 4 hours to 20 hours.
On the other hand, the Huawei Watch GT 2 comes with 1.39-inch display with a 3D glass uni-surface. The features onboard the smartwatch includes underwater heart rate monitoring, Bluetooth call from a distance of up to 150m. The watch also comes pre-installed with 13 running courses and 15 workout modes.
The company had previously revealed that the newly launched Kirin A1 chipset can be used in a variety of devices such as wireless headphones, neck-mounted headphones, smart speakers, smart glasses and smartwatches.
The Realme 5 series might soon get a new member and it may launch alongside the Realme X2 Pro on November 20 in India. This new phone will launch as the Realme 5s.
The Realme 5s has the model number RMX1925 but other than this, its specifications are unknown. However, we believe the differences between the Realme 5 and Realme 5s will be marginal.
Realme is expected to announce “other surprises” at the Realme X2 Pro event on November 20. There are reports the young brand will unveil its first fitness tracker on that day but the Realme 5s looks like it will show up too.
Infinix S5 Lite, the company’s upcoming budget smartphone for the Indian market, has been teased by online marketplace Flipkart. The teaser poster of the device reveals that it will be launched for a price of ₹7,999, which is roughly $112.
The smartphone is teased to get launched in three days which means that the launch will take place on 15th November. The teaser also shows the upcoming phone’s render, revealing that it will come with a punch-hole display.
The upcoming Infinix S5 Lite is expected to be a stripped-down model of the Infinix S5 smartphone launched in India last month, carrying a price tag of ₹8,999, roughly $126.
While nothing much is known about this upcoming smartphone, the render of the phone reveals some key features. It shows that there will be a punch-hole display with a cut-out in the top-left corner for housing the front-facing camera.
On the back side, the device will come with a triple-camera setup where the sensor will be aligned vertically in the top-left corner, along with an LED flash. We can also see a fingerprint sensor on the back panel.
Currently, there’s no official information about the phone’s processor, RAM or internal storage capacity, as well as the software version and battery capacity. But as per the reports, the phone will come with a 6.6-inch HD+ display with 1600 x 720 pixels screen resolution and will be powered by MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core processor along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
In the camera department, the device will have a triple-camera setup on the back with 16MP primary sensor, 2MP secondary sensor and a QVGA camera. On the front side, there will be a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
We expect the Infinix S5 Lite smartphone to come in multiple variants and at least in two gradient color options — Green and Black. To know more about this smartphone, we’ll have to wait for a couple of days more, till the device goes official in India on 15th November.
Android is the world to automation, there are several Apps and Mods that make it perform several easy to moderate tasks automatically. The Android Ecosystem provides incredible features to perform any work using countless Apps. There are multiple apps to accomplish a single type of work. Similarly, there are multitudes of apps to automate tasks on Android. We have compiled a list of the apps through which you can attain automation to complete tasks using an Android smartphone.
Our modern-day smartphones are already smart enough to communicate with the environment and the users efficiently and effectively.
The automation apps turn smartphones into smartest by instructing the phone to do a particular task at the accurate time and condition. There’s a wide variety of apps, some are free and some are expensive. Moreover, some are developed many years ago and others have come to the origin in the past few months.
We have listed automation apps that can save you a lot of time by simply triggering tasks automatically at a specific time or event.
List of best apps automation apps on Android
Tasker
It is the most sophisticated automation app available for Android users. It can fully automate your tasks using multiple triggers, events, and actions from the single task. It triggers apps suing widgets, actions, date and time, location, etc. Moreover, Tasker allows the user to create tasks, perform actions, exporting the tasks, hardware acceleration, screen locks, sound profile and every other possible change in the hardware. It is bundled with over 200 possible actions, potential triggers, and complicated rules. It is a world to the automation on Android devices.
It is the one and only choice for advanced users. It can control basic alarm and can load news app without initializing anything from your end. It can keep your coffee ready once you arrive home, can set the favorite title on the smart speaker and event adjusts the lights at a particular event. However, it comes only for $6.50.
Pros:
Controls complex tasks
Several Triggers and actions
Cons
Complex and confusing to the user
Only available in the Paid version
If you’re interested to grab the Tasker, then you can do so by hitting the link below.
It is the simplest automation app available for the Android users. It runs different recipes aka actions. It is the best companion if you’re an avid social media user. It can seamlessly synch and connect different social media networks. It even supports syncing realtime data such as call logs and messages to Google sheets and other storage options. IFTTT is an easy to tool to backup your data on several sites including Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, and other cloud storage services.
IFTTT stands for its primary triggers of If This, Then That. We can think of various possibilities by applying these conditions to any recipe. It supports several services such as Facebook, Box, Google Drive, Evernote, Twitter, RSS, Instapaper, Pocket, Flickr, YouTube, LinkedIn and many more. Plenty of new services are added every week, so don’t miss out on anything.
It can even interact with smart devices like Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Philips Hue, and other devices. IT can automate the tasks for your home, office and for navigation.
Pros
Simple to use
Available for Free
Seamless Backups
Smart devices compatibility
Cons
The working is limited to a single trigger at a time.
Inability to perform complex tasks.
If you want automation with the simplest setup, then IFTTT is the only option you should try. It is available for free from the link below.
It is another automation app that can take decisions of your choice automatically. It is aimed to make your life easier by shifting the manual actions towards automation. It supports various Triggers including SMS, battery level, incoming call, the screen on/off, wifi status, GPS status, time, location, application, NFC, cell id, activity recognition and many more. On the basis of the above triggers, it can show different notifications, play sound, Bluetooth State, toggle WiFi state, etc. It can even turn off, reboot the smartphone using root access.
AutomateIt supports 17+ languages including English, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Dutch, Chinse, etc. It comes with some default useful rules that you can use straight after the installation. Make your smartphone more smart with this simple and free Android automation tool. The paid version is also available with composite triggers and actions. The pro version is also free from any kind of in-app advertisement.
Automate aka the old Llma app is another good option to try for automation on Android. It can perform multiple tasks on Android like managing audio, Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, NFC, SMS< FTP, Google Drive, etc. It also has the ability to control music, take photos o the basis of your battery level, location, time or on the basis of any other trigger. It can even be integrated using Tasker plug-ins.
The app uses different blocks and dots to create new automated tasks. Apart from some primary automation, the user can manually create their own automation using a flowchart. The user has to just pick and apply already predefine option in between different expressions, variables, and functions. The automation flows are safe and easy to share among the community.
THere’s a never-ending list of supported building blocks in the app. However, the free version fo the AUtoamte allows just 30 blocks at a time.
Pros
Featureful Application
Easy to use and customize
Free version support up to 30 blocks
Cons
Inability to create graphical actionable overlays.
It is available for download via the Play Store link below.
A beautiful user interface welcomes the users after installing the MacroDroid App. The easily accessible macros, Templates make the automation just a few taps away. It is a simple and smarter solution to automate tasks on Android. It can easily help to reduce battery drain by automatically dimming the screen and switching off Wi-F-. MacroDroid can also read out aloud your SMS and other notifications. It can even remind you to perform certain tasks.
MacroDorid can be enjoyed by the beginners as well as by some advanced users. The ability to create customized actions using 100+ constraints and events. There’s vast support for the different content types like battery level, headphone inserted, time and day, connected devices and many more.
The beginners can easily use the already developed macros, ro can edit these macros without any issue. There’s a built-in forum to help the new users. It is available for free but contains in-app advertisements for monetization.
Pros
Support comprehensive constraints
Excellent support
Beautiful User Interface
Highly intuitive with quick automation
Cons
Free version limited to only 5 macros.
It is available both in the free as well as the paid mode.
As the name suggests, the app revolves the most around the location trigger. It uses advanced artificial intelligence to manage settings. It can easily silent your smartphone when you arrive at work, sets the wallpaper, toggling Wi-Fi are some features of the Locale. The app uses geofencing algorithms for instant location detection.
The easy configuration and hassle-free experience make the Local app favorite among the users. It’s efficient and energy-saving approach using the sophisticated sensor fusion technology enhances the battery life. It has built-in conditions for location, charger, movement, orientation, calendar, and battery. The users can play with certain features like display brightness, ringtone, Bluetooth, wallpaper, Wi-Fi and some other settings.
The Plug-in environment for the Locale helps users to get pre-made automation from the Google Play Store
These are some best automation apps available for Android. There’s avast support for each of the apps listed above, so there won’t be any issue while testing them out. If you still have any problems while using the apps, then do comment below, we will our level best to resolve those issues.
Huawei has been the most talked-about tech company, thanks to the simmering trade embargo slammed on the company by the US government. The company has continued to forge ahead, with an impressive H1 2019 phone shipments. The second half of the year is also looking promising with the Mate 30 series breaking barriers despite the US ban which ensured the sleek smartphone shipped with official Google Services.
Huawei isn’t forgetting is staff who made wading through the stormy water looked easy. The tech giant has disclosed that it will double the salaries of its over 190,000 employees in October to thank them for enduring the Trump administration’s blacklisting of the Chinese company for allegedly spying on behalf of the Chinese government.
An internal message to staff obtained by the Nikkei Asian Review read; “In 2019, the company and all employees were, and are, facing extraordinarily external challenges. Upon approval by the company’s president, a special dedication award will be paid.”
The memo also revealed that the bonus will be distributed to all active employees of Huawei and its direct subsidiaries with a performance rating above C and no information security violations. The bonus will be equal to each staff member’s basic October salary. Huawei presently has 194,000 employees spread across 170 countries.
Xiaomi had launched its first wireless mouse in the year 2017, carrying a price tag of 69 Yuan which roughly converts to $10. After around two year, the company has now finally launched its successor in its home market.
Xiaomi Wireless Mouse 2 has now been launched in China for a price of 59 Yuan, which roughly converts to $8. As with other Xiaomi products, this one too adopts minimalistic design which the company claims is quite comfortable to use.
The newly launched Xiaomi Wireless Mouse 2 comes with 1000dpi photoelectric sensor that can be accurately positioned when moving quickly. The company has made a simple design upgrade with this second-generation wireless mouse.
It is now using a symmetrical design and the user can now easily use the mouse through left hand or right hand. The mouse has also adopted aluminium alloy roller and the surface of the product is sandblasted and anodised. The device also has a subtle texture which ensures that it doesn’t get slip from the hand even if the hands are sweaty.
Just like the first-generation wireless mouse from the company, this one too is using the 2.4GHz wireless frequency. It comes with a removable battery design so that the battery can be replaced by opening the upper cover. The company claims that the battery can provide one year of usage.
The Xiaomi Wireless Mouse 2 comes in two color options — Black and White. As mentioned, the device is priced at 59 Yuan (~$8) and is now available for purchase in the company’s home market China.
Asus 5Z flagship smartphone was launched in July last year and the company slashed the phone’s pricing in India a few months ago. Now, the company has announced yet another price cut on the smartphone.
Along with that, the Taiwanese company has also slashed the pricing for its flagship smartphone of the current year — Asus 6Z. The Asus 5Z has got a price cut of up to ₹7,000 while the 6Z has got price cut of up to ₹5,000.
The 6GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model of the Asus 6Z is now available for ₹27,999 and ₹30,999 instead of its original price of ₹31,999 and ₹34,999. The top-end model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, which was launched for ₹39,999, is now available for ₹34,999.
On the other hand, the Asus 5Z with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage was launched at ₹29,999 while the 6GB + 128GB model was launched at ₹32,999. Both of them recently got price cut, bringing down the pricing to ₹21,999 and ₹24,999 respectively. Now, with this new price cut, the devices are available for just ₹16,999 and ₹18,999 respectively.
The top-end model of the Asus Zenfone 5Z with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage was launched for ₹36,999 but the smartphone’s pricing was slashed earlier this year to ₹28,999. With this new price cut, the device is now available for purchase at just ₹21,999, representing a massive price drop of ₹7,000.
The Asus Zenfone 5Z features a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ LCD notched display and is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor, coupled with Adreno 630 graphics processor for ensuring a smooth experience with gameplay and graphics.
It comes with a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 12-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX363 sensor, 4-axis OIS, 3-axis EIS, f/1.8 aperture and phase detection autofocus, and an 8-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.2 aperture, OV8856 sensor, and 120-degree wide-angle lens.
There’s an 8-megapixel snapper with support for Face Unlock feature. It also has a fingerprint sensor placed on the backside, which according to Asus, can unlock the device in 0.3 seconds. The phone runs Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 3,300mAh battery with ASUS BoostMaster fast charging.
On the other hand, the Asus 6Z features a 6.4-inch IPS LCD notch-less display that carries support for Full HD+ screen resolution and is protected by Gorilla Glass 6 on top. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset.
It comes with flip camera design that houses the dual rear cameras which also double as the selfie shooters. Specs wise, the main camera is a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor with f/1.79 aperture, teaming up with a 13MP ultra-wide angle sensor with a 125-degree field of view. The camera module also includes laser autofocus and dual-LED flash.
The smartphone is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box and the device comes powered by a massive 5,000mAh battery that has support for 18W fast charging as well as 10W reverse charging.
Huawei is one of the few manufacturers still active in the tablet business. This year, it launched the MediaPad M6 series which has three models including a Turbo version of the 8.4-inch model. An IDC report has revealed that the Chinese tech giant now has the largest share of the Chinese tablet market.
IDC’s quarterly report for Q3 2019 shows Huawei shipped a total of 2.12 million units last quarter, a growth of 24.4% compared to the previous year. Based on this, Huawei’s share of the market rose to 37.4%, pushing it to the top of the list for the very first time.
IDC does state that the Chinese tablet market has actually been growing for the past 6 quarters albeit at a narrow pace of just 1.4%. A total of 5.67 million tablets were shipped in Q3 2019.
Apple has the second-largest market share with 33.8% and it shipped 1.92 million units last quarter. Xiaomi shipped 340,000 units and has a market share of 5.9% while Lenovo comes in fourth with a market share of 4% and a total of 230,000 units shipped. Both Xiaomi and Lenovo recorded a decline in growth of 47.4% and 15.9 respectively compared to the same quarter last year.
Xiaomi didn’t announce new models for the Mi Pad series which explains why its market share dropped significantly. It has been reported that Huawei, Apple, and Microsoft (which has the 5th largest share in China) have recorded success in the tablet market thanks to their continuous innovation and investments in research and development.
Earlier this year, along with the OPPO Reno Ace flagship smartphone, the company had also announced a limited-edition OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Edition. The OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Edition has been announced by the company to celebrate the company’s 40 year anniversary. It has a special appeal, thanks to the customised design and also comes along with some customised accessories. OPPO has said that it will be selling only 30,000 units of the smartphone.
Apart from the design and memory configuration, almost everything else remains the same in terms of specifications. The phone features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with 20:9 aspect ratio, 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution, and 90Hz refresh rate. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor.
OPPO Reno Ace Gundam edition hands on
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. The company says that there’s a heat dissipation pipe for regulating its internal temperature.
On the back side, the phone comes with a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with support for 5x hybrid zoom, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel and a macro lens of 2-megapixel. There is a selfie camera of 16-megapixel inside the front notch of the smartphone.
The device is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery which comes with 65W SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology, which is currently the fastest charging technology. It takes only 30 minutes to completely charge the device and by charging it only for 5 minutes, the battery can gain 27 percent power. It also supports other rapid charging technologies like USB-PD and Qualcomm’s Quick Charge.
As for the pricing, the OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Edition is priced at 3,599 Yuan which roughly converts to $505. The company has also announced Unicorn Gundam C1 gamepad for the phone, which will go on sale from 11th November for 299 Yuan (~$42).
The Mi CC9 Pro which launched last week is one of the smartphones with the best cameras according to DxOMark. It holds the top spot alongside the Huawei Mate 30 Pro with a score of 121. However, it may not be Xiaomi’s top camera phone for long.
According to the credible Chinese leaker @Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi has a camera-centric phone in development that trumps the Mi CC9 Pro in camera performance. He doesn’t reveal any other info about the phone but adds that we may get more details during Xiaomi’s AIoT event.
We also inferred from the Weibo post that Xiaomi may be working with Samsung again for the new device.
At the moment, rumors say we may get the Redmi K30 phone this year but knowing Xiaomi, they may still have a few more models in the pipeline scheduled to launch before the end of the year. One of these phones may be the one that takes the crown from the Mi CC9 Pro.
At the IFA 2019 tech trade show, Sony had launched the Sony Xperia 5 flagship phone. Despite launching flagship and mid-range phones at regular intervals, Sony’s smartphone business is not doing well. The Japanese firm could sell only 600,000 smartphones in the third quarter of the year. In the same period last year, it had sold 1.6 million units. Sony is reportedly working on Xperia 3 flagship phone that is likely to go official in the first quarter of 2020. Months ahead of the launch, leaked photos of the purported Xperia 3 has appeared to reveal some its features.
The first image showcases the display of the alleged Xperia 3 smartphone. What’s unusual about the display is that it features a large punch-hole. The size of the punch-hole is as big as a fisheye. The other image shows that the device is fitted with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. The predecessor flagship phones such as Xperia 1 and Xperia 5.
Past reports have revealed that the Sony Xperia 3 exists in two models that are codenamed as Kona and Huracan. It is speculated that one of the them supports 5G connectivity whereas the other lacks support for it. The Xperia 3 is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 865 that is yet to go official. In September, Sony’s next flagship phone was reportedly was spotted through its firmware distribution server with SM8250 (codename for Snapdragon 865). Nothing else is known on the specs of the Xperia 3.
The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform is rumored to be equipped with one 2.84GHz Cortex-A77 (custom Kryo core), three 2.42GHz Cortex-A77 cores (custom Kryo cores) and quad 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 cores (custom Kryo cores). It is expected to come equipped with 587MHz Adreno 650 graphics. The Snapdragon 865 chipset is expected to get announced at the upcoming Snapdragon Tech Summit 2019 that will be held between Dec. 3 and Dec. 5 in the U.S. The Sony Xperia 3 flagship phone featuring the SD865 may get unleashed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 tech trade show in February.
Three days after selling out its entire consignment of Galaxy Fold devices in China under five minutes, Samsung once again ran out-of-stock within a few minutes on Monday. The foldable smartphone sold like hot cakes during the 11.11 (Singles’ Day) sales event in China, despite the mammoth ~$2,000 price tag. Samsung did not mention the number of devices that were sold during the second phase. However, the company is replenishing its supply lines fairly quickly, meaning that the Galaxy Fold will be available shortly.
In related news, Samsung plans to unveil the Galaxy W20 5G in China on Nov. 19. What was initially rumored to be a new clamshell-designed foldable smartphone, turned out to be nothing but a 5G-enabled variant of the Galaxy Fold with a new processor! The specifications of the smartphone surfaced online through the TENAA listings yesterday.
The Galaxy W20 5G (model number SM-W2020) flaunts a 7.3-inch flexible AMOLED display with a resolution of 2152 x 1536 pixels. The secondary cover display uses a 4.6-inch unit with a resolution of 1680 x 720 pixels. According to the TENAA listing of the device, it is powered by a 2.956 GHz Snapdragon 855+ SoC with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of native storage.
In terms of optics, the W20 5G seems to borrow the same Hexa-camera setup present on the Galaxy Fold. The rear panel is equipped with two 12-megapixel sensors and a 16-megapixel unit. Present on the upper surface of the inner display is the 10-megapixel and 8-megapixel lenses. The 10-megapixel selfie camera is present above the cover display. The TENAA listing also reveals a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The foldable phone runs on Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with the latest edition of One UI.
The Samsung Galaxy W20 5G draws power from a 4,135 mAh battery. The smartphone could ship with 15W fast charging according to its 3C listing. The WPC certification of the device confirmed the presence of wireless charging on the device. Samsung is currently selling the Galaxy Fold in China for CNY 15,999 (~$2,286). The Galaxy W20 5G will be priced higher than the Galaxy Fold.
MIUI is to Xiaomi as ColorOS is to OPPO. While Xiaomi is already rolling out a stable version of the latest iteration called MIUI 11 to its devices, OPPO is gearing up for the launch of the latest version of its own skin which will arrive as ColorOS 7.
It was previously reported that ColorOS 7 will be unveiled on November 20 in Beijing, China. For OPPO fans outside China, you won’t have to wait long as the BBK-owned company has begun sending invites for a launch in India exactly a week after the Beijing event.
The ColorOS 7 event scheduled for November 27 will be held in New Delhi.
There are no official details about what to expect but it should come with a new UI, Dark Mode for those who don’t like the mainly white bright theme of ColorOS 6. We also expect it to come with new animations, a new version of Game Boost, and a number of useful features to make usage easier.
ColorOS 7 should bring Android 10 to most of OPPO’s new phones but older models may be stuck on the version of Android they are currently running.
Although the Apple Watch is an impressive bit of technology, the Cupertino-based electronics giant continues to look for innovative ways to improve its highly popular smartwatch. Based on the latest patent filing with the US Trademark and Patents Office, it can be said that Apple could be contemplating the idea of adding Touch ID to the display of the Apple Watch.
The news first appeared on Patently Apple last week claimed that the Cupertino company could be planning to introduce a touch-sensitive device, a force-sensitive device, a temperature-sensitive device and/or a fingerprint sensor underneath the display. This will be done by relocating the internal watch antennas within the wristband. While the current-generation Apple Watch can be used to unlock MacBooks, make secure payments through Apple Pay and more, native support for Touch ID will throw a whole new level of authentication to the mix.
The patent application titled “Antenna Assemblies for Watch Bands” explains how Apple plans to embed antennas within the wrist band, ensuring the perfect balance between form, functionality, and comfort. The watch band enables wireless communication via the stretchable antenna while protecting its structural integrity and operational capabilities. The watch band flexes, stretches and bends freely with the body and protects the antenna from damage caused by external impacts.
Embedding cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas within the band is a tough challenge, considering the amount of stress and torture these bands have to endure. Embedding antennas within the wristband would dramatically reduce aftermarket replacement options and increase the prices. Apple has high hopes for this technology, enough to file a patent. As with any new technology, it is never known whether Apple will ever bring these innovations. Nonetheless, it is interesting to see the direction that the company plans to take for the future.
In related news, Apple slashed the prices of the Watch Series 3 in India after the launch of the Series 5. Prices of the Series 3 GPS now start at Rs. 20,990 (~$294) while the GPS + Cellular variant is available at Rs. 29,990 (~$418). The Apple Watch Series 5 is priced from Rs. 40,900 (~$572) for the GPS-only variant while the GPS + cellular variant is priced at Rs. 49,900 (~$698). The Watch Series 5 flaunts a Low-Temperature Polysilicon and Oxide (LTPO) Retina display with a variable refresh rate, eliminating the need for refreshing the display, thus conserving power.
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