The MarQ TurboStream is shaped like a diamond with curved edges. It has a two-tone design with a short HDMI cable sticking out of one end. It is pretty small and can fit into your pocket. There is a voice remote with a Google Assistant button as well as dedicated YouTube and Netflix buttons.
The dongle can stream 1080p videos at 60 frames per second. It has 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, and is powered by a quad-core processor with a Mali 450 GPU. It also has dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2.
The MarQ TurboStream runs Android TV 9 with access o the Google Play Store to download apps and games. It has built-in Chromecast, so you can cast content from your phone or tablet to your TV. It also has Dolby Audio for a cinematic audio experience.
[envira-gallery id=”288239″]
The dongle has a MicroUSB port for power but is missing a full-sized USB port, so you can’t plug in external storage. It ships with a power adapter and you even get 2 AAA batteries for the remote.
The MarQ TurboStream is available on Flipkart for INR 3,499 (~$49) and is a super affordable way to make your TV smart. And with Android TV 9 pre-installed which brings features such as Data Saver and the option to be notified when you cross a certain data threshold, it sure sounds like a good way to get into the streaming world.
360 Mobiles may be down and out at the moment but the brand still has other products lineup that is doing pretty well. The brand recently launched a True Wireless earbud, a smartwatch and now, the 360 Smart Camera with a water drop design and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The smart camera adopts an affordable price tag of 149 yuan ($21).
The 360 smart camera is equipped with a Huawei Hisilicon chip which the brand’s official said has a faster and more stable video processing capabilities. and features support for 1080P shooting. The camera also supports two-way voice function meaning you can address someone outside using the camera and the person can equally respond from the camera. The camera also supports ultra-clear night vision technology.
In terms of function, the 360 Smart Camera has support for enhanced humanoid detection. It can sound an alarm to alert you of an intruder and the facial recognition is pretty fast. The camera can also function as a baby-cam to alert you via alarm if the baby is crying. The camera also comes with a dedicated smartphone app that can be used to view the camera recording live and also receive a notification.
The camera is presently available on Jingdong (JD.com) for 169 yuan ($24) but the price will come down to 149 yuan ($21) on 11.11.
Xiaomi recently launched its new Mi TV 5 and Mi TV 5 Pro lineup in its home market China. At the launch event, Xiaomi TV’s general manager Xiao Xiao conducted an in-depth discussion session where he shed light on various aspects of the smart TV.
The new lineup of Smart TVs from Xiaomi comes with Quantum Dot display which offers better picture quality and is technically heading towards high-end segment. As for the OLED TVs, the company’s executive said that they will definitely work on it and is expected to launch the same in the first quarter of this year.
Li Xiaoshuang also stressed that in addition to OLED TV, Xiaomi is still working on real 8K resolution, including multi-screen TV, MINI LED, 8K full-process, etc. and added that there will be more products in the future.
As for the performance of Xiaomi in the market, Li Xiaoshuang, General Manager of Xiaomi TV said that from the first quarter of this year to the third quarter, Xiaomi TV have ranked first in terms of shipments. He added that the company took six years to reach this stage and find the best direction to move forward.
In the third quarter of this year, the sales of televisions was worth 26.67 billion, which represents a year-on-year decline of 10.5 percent, indicating that the slow is gradually entering double digits. While Xiaomi has also suffered due to this slowdown, its performance has been quite good.
As for the components, the company revealed that its suppliers for display panel ranges from Huaxing Optoelectronics, Samsung, and BOE and the company is also looking to LD Display. The company is also attributing its success to the aggressive pricing and value-for-money offerings.
The newly launched Mi TV 5 Pro lineup comes in three variants — 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch, costing 3,699 Yuan (~$537), 4,999 Yuan (~$713), and 9,999 Yuan (~$1,425) respectively. On the other hand, the standard Mi TV 5 comes in same variants and costs 2,999 Yuan (~$428), 3,999 Yuan (~$571), and 7,999 Yuan (~$1,142).
OPPO launched the Reno2, Reno2 F and the Reno2 Z in India back in August 2019. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has just announced Rs. 2,000 (~$28) discount on the Reno 2F and the 2Z. The Reno2 continues to sell at its original pricing.
While the Reno2 Z was launched for Rs. 29,990 (~$421), The Reno2 F featured Rs. 25,990 (~$365) price tag. The updated prices of the 2Z and 2F are effectively Rs. 27,990 (~$394) and Rs. 23,990 (~$338) respectively. The new prices are effective immediately and they are available on Amazon India apart from the official website. While the OPPO Reno2 Z is available in Luminous Black, Sky White and Polar Light color schemes, the Reno2 F sport Lake Green and Sky White hues.
OPPO Reno 2Z, Reno 2F Specifications, and Features
Both the OPPO Reno2 Z and the Reno2 F share multiple common features, including the 6.53-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a screen-to-body ratio of 91.6%. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Both smartphones feature notch-less displays with an in-screen fingerprint scanner and pop-up selfie camera. Both smartphones draw power from a 4,000 mAh battery with support for VOOC 3.0 fast charge. The smartphones run on Android 9.0 Pie-based ColorOS 6.1.
The OPPO Reno2 Z features a MediaTek Helio P90 chipset under the hood with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage. The OPPO Reno2 F is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. Both smartphones feature a quad-camera setup at the rear.
The primary lens is a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with 119-degree field-of-vision. The third lens is a 2-megapixel Mono lens that is paired with a 2-megapixel depth sensor. These phones are equipped with a pop-up selfie camera of 16-megapixel.
Today, Vivo and Samsung jointly held a dual-mode 5G AI chip media conference in Beijing, China. At the event, the details of the Exynos 980 5G chipset was shared. The Chinese firm also confirmed that the Vivo X30 series powered with the Exynos 980 5G SoC will be made official in December.
The Exynos 980 is the first chipset to be mass-produced on the Cortex-A77 architecture. The Vivo X30 series will deliver smoother gaming experience with Exynos 980’s Mali-G76 M5 high-end GPU and Vivo’s Multi-Turbo technology. Also, the chipset has integrated with NPUs and DSPs that will enable more than 5 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) of computing power.
More importantly, the Exynos 980 includes a 5G modem that supports dual-mode 5G (SA/NSA) connectivity. The SoC can reach peak download speeds of up to 2.55Gbps. With 4G-5G dual connectivity, the Exynos 980 powered phone can reach up to 3.55Gbps download speeds. The SoC is coupled with support for Wi-Fi 6. Phones featuring the new SoC can support 5 cameras including a 108-megapixel camera lens.
Vivo’s senior director of the vivo chip technology Li Haorong said that the company can not only utilize the full capabilities of the Exynos 980, but also it can suggest the features that can be integrated into the chip according to the needs of the consumers.
Even though the Chinese firm confirmed on the December launch of the Vivo X30 series, it did not reveal any details on its specs. The Vivo X30 series may include X30 and X30 Pro smartphones.
Yesterday, the alleged specs of the Vivo X30 and X30 Pro had leaked on Weibo. The Vivo X30 may come with a 6.5-inch screen whereas the X30 Pro may feature a 6.89-inch screen. Both X30 and X30 Pro are expected to feature AMOLED displays with 90Hz refresh rate.
The X30 may come with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and it could be available in 128 GB and 256 GB UFS 2.1 storage models. The handset may feature 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megaapixel quad camera system and a front-facing shooter of 32-megapixel. It may house a 4,500mAh battery with 22.5W or 30W fast charging. The 128 GB and 256 GB models of the phone could be priced at 3,198 Yuan (~$456) and 3,598 Yuan (~$513).
The Vivo X30 Pro could be coming with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage. It could be featuring a 60-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system and a frontal shooter of 32-megapixel. The 4,500mAh battery of the phone may support 40W fast charging. Its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage variants could be respectively priced at 3,998 Yuan (~$570), 4,498 Yuan (~$641) and 4,998 Yuan (~$713).
However, just like every other popular Apple product in the market, the launch of the AirPods Pro also gave rise to fake AirPods Pro models in the market.
Can you guess which one is fake?
And today, we take a closer look at one of the first FAKE AirPods Pro in the market: APods Pro. It’s so similar to the AirPods Pro that you’ll have a hard time figuring out which one is the real deal. Don’t worry though, we’ll point out a few subtle differences to ensure you can differentiate between the two.
APods Pro Case is almost identical to the original AirPods Pro Case
It’s been just over a week since the AirPods Pro was officially announced in the market. Yet, the APods Pro has managed to copy the original Pro model’s case and earbud design, down to the fit and pop-up notification on the iPhone!
Starting off with the case, the APods Pro looks exactly like the original AirPods Pro case. The Apple case is a bit more polished than the fake ones, but in general, it’s hard to tell them apart. Down below, you get the same USB-C port like the original Apple AirPods Pro. However, come to the back, and you’ll see the “Designed By Apple In California” text on the back of the original AirPods Pro case. The fake APods Pro case has no writing.
Fake APods Pro (L) vs Original AirPods Pro (R)
Fake APods Pro (L) vs Original AirPods Pro (R)
Fake vs Original AirPods Pro: Text
If you think things are going to get easier to distinguish between the two after opening up the case, you are wrong. The APods Pro earbuds look nearly identical to the original Apple Pro earbuds. However, there are a few subtle differences to tell them apart.
Fake APods Pro (L) vs Original AirPods Pro (R)
For example, when you open up the APods Pro case, the two cavities that house the two earbuds are a bit different. While the fake case has oval cavities, the original AirPods Pro have rounder cavities. Also, the fake ones open only up to 90 degrees while the original AirPods Pro case can open nearly up to 120 degrees.
Fake APods Pro (L) vs Original AirPods Pro (R)
Another major difference is the notification LED light on the left earbud. The fake APods Pro comes with a Blue LED light that shines when charging in the case or when you take it out to connect to your iPhone. In comparison, the original Apple AirPods Pro has no notification light.
Fake APods Pro (L) vs Original AirPods Pro (R)
The APods Pro Earbuds are even more similar to the original AirPods Pro
Fake APods Pro settings
Apple settings-AirPods Pro
One surprise was that the APods Pro managed to mimic the original AirPods’ pop-up notification on the iPhone when you opened the case. It looks close to the real deal!
Fake APods Pro forces the same pop-up notification on the iPhone as the original one
When you take out the fake APods Pro, the head and steam are designed to ensure it looks very close to the original AirPods Pro. The fake earbuds are lighter than the original ones, but design-wise, it gets full marks in mimicking Apple’s design. You won’t be able to easily differentiate between this knockoff and the original one.
Fake APods Pro (L) vs Original AirPods Pro (R)
But there are two differences that set them apart. The charging contacts at the bottom are slightly different and the nozzles are also quite different. The original AirPods Pro comes with a black nozzle while the fake one has a traditional white nozzle.
Original AirPods Pro (L) vs Fake APods Pro (R)
However, in terms of fit, the APods Pro comes very close to the original Apple earbuds.
With so many similarities, you would have probably hoped that the APods Pro at least had decent sound quality.
Fake APods Pro (L) vs Original AirPods Pro (R)
But like most fake or knockoff Apple products in the market, the APods Pro sound terrible! The sound output is hollow and bass is non-existent. In case you are wondering, there’s no active noise canceling either. I guess they spent so much time copying the design that the ran out of budget for a decent pair of sound drivers inside.
So please don’t think about buying the APods Pro for its sound quality.
On a positive note, the APods Pro has a pretty strong Bluetooth connection and the latency is pretty good as well. So you shouldn’t have trouble gaming on your phone using these earbuds.
APods Pro Is Cheap!
Fake APods Pro (L) vs Original AirPods Pro (R)
The APods Pro is cheap at $54. However, unless you are really looking for something that’s identical to the original AirPods Pro, we can’t recommend buying the APods Pro.
Despite the major fiasco with the Samsung Galaxy Fold at the beginning of 2019, the device is rumored to be faring quite well in most markets. A few media outlets have reported that the Galaxy Fold went out-of-stock soon after being released. Samsung is yet to meet its shipment target of a million units. However, it aims to sell plenty more foldable devices in 2020.
According to Samsung’s CEO DJ Koh, “We plan to significantly increase sales of the Galaxy Fold next year.” Samsung has been testing the market with its different iterations of a foldable smartphone, the latest being the clamshell form factor. Speaking at the annual Samsung AI forum in Seoul, Koh said, “Consumers will witness a large number of foldable smartphones next year”. This statement hints at Samsung’s plans to launch more than one foldable smartphone in 2020.
According to a rumor from a few weeks ago, Samsung plans to sell upwards of 6 million foldable smartphones globally by the end of 2020. DJ Koh did not comment on the statement. Hence, its authenticity is currently unconfirmed. Samsung allegedly was aiming for 10 million units in 2020, but the figure was later corrected to be more realistic. The demand for foldable smartphones is fluctuating at the moment. Nonetheless, Samsung believes foldable display technology is the future of smartphones.
As for when Samsung plans to introduce the next foldable smartphone, Koh said more details will be unveiled shortly, without committing to a tentative deadline. Samsung is not the only company to be working on foldable display technology. But, with its latest innovation, the company is ahead of major competitors like Apple. Whether customers adopt foldable smartphones remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, Samsung needs to iron out the creases with the Galaxy Fold. Certain users have reported the formation of tiny specs on the display within a few hours of use, while another user claims the letters on the Samsung branding began falling out. These are major quality concerns for a smartphone that is priced upwards of $1980. Hopefully, Samsung comes up with a solution soon.
A recent report had revealed that Vivo is planning to launch the Vivo V17 smartphone by the end of this month in India. It is speculated that the company may gradually discontinue the Vivo V17 Pro that has reportedly encountered lackluster sales. A new report on Russian publication Hi-tech Mail has live shots of the upcoming Vivo V17 smartphone.
The front image of the Vivo V17 reveals that it features a display with teardrop notch. The right edge of the phone has a volume rocker and a power key. The bottom side of the phone seems to be decked with a microphone, a USB-C and an external speaker. The display of the phone is integrated with an in-screen fingerprint reader.
The iridescent back panel of the Vivo V17 has a diamond-shaped camera module like the upcoming Vivo S5 phone that will be debuting in China on Nov. 11. However, the placement of the camera sensors on the Vivo V17 is slightly different from that of Vivo S5. The rear shell of the Vivo V17 seems to be made out of glass.
Vivo S5
The publication has revealed that the Vivo V17 has a 48-megapixel primary camera on its back. There is no confirmation on the processor that powers the device. It seems to be equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The device is expected to come with a 4,500mAh battery.
The Vivo V17 could be heading soon to markets like Russia and India. It is speculated that the Vivo V17 may get in the last week of this month and it will be made available for purchase by the first week of December in India. It is likely to be priced around Rs. 25,000 (~$352).
Could it be the Vivo V1945A/T phone that was recently certified by China’s TENAA agency yesterday. The handset has a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution support and in-screen fingerprint reader. It has a 4,390mAh minimum capacity battery that supports up to 18W fast charging. The typical capacity of the battery is 4,500mAh.
The V1945A/T smartphone has a front camera of 32-megapixel and a rear-mounted 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. The 2.0GHz octa-core processor powers the 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions of the phone. It may arrive in China in 128 GB and 256 GB storage models. TENAA is yet to reveal the image of the Vivo V1945A/T phone.
Xiaomi has been actively working on new products and today, the company has announced a new Xiaomi Smart Mirror Cabinet, making it the 440th product on its crowdfunding platform. The product carries a starting price of 199 Yuan which roughly converts to $28.
It comes with 252 high-density LED lights embedded into two vertical strips which are evenly lit to make sure you get the required brightness. The company says that it comes with Ra90 technology and the lamp supports 2700K-6500K step-less adjustment.
As with most other Xiaomi products, this one too can be controlled using Miji App on the user’s smartphone. The app offers one-button defogging feature which can be quite useful and also comes with support for four-speed light colors and luminosity can be toggled between light and dark.
The company has again opted for the minimalistic design, similar to its other products. The mirror can be opened-up to reveal the cabinet, which could be a perfect choice to be placed in the bathroom. Xiaomi says that the Smart Mirror has been designed in such as way that the layout creates a more efficient use for storage.
The mirror can be covered with mist due to moisture, making it inconvenient to use. Thus, the Xiaomi Smart Mirror Cabinet comes with PET heating film which is added inside the mirror door that is heated at a constant temperature to quickly get rid of the mirror mist. It will then automatically shut down to make it safe and save energy.
The cabinet has two layers which come with support for adjustable height. The whole product is made up of aluminium which seems like a perfect choice for a humid environment. Further, the operations with the touch panel are not affected by water-drops which is quite helpful.
At the beginning of this month, the Motorola One Hyper named was through the NBTC certification of XT-2027-3 smartphone in Thailand. Now, a variant of the same phone with model number XT2027-1 has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. The FCC documents have revealed some key details of the phone.
The FCC documents of the Motorola One Hyper reveal that it will be fueled by a 4,000mAh battery. The dimensions of the phone are 160 x 71mm. The handset is equipped with support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac.
Plenty of details of the Motorola One Hyper were first revealed by Spanish publication ProAndroid.com last month. The One Hyper is the Motorola phone to come with a notch-less screen and a pop-up selfie snapper.
The handset is rumored to be equipped with a 6.39-inch IPS LCD display that produces 1080 x 2340 pixels full HD+ resolution. A fingerprint scanner is placed on the rear side of the device. The biometric recognition feature is surrounded by a round-shaped LED ring that can light up for notifications or it can glow while charging.
The Snapdragon 675 mobile platform is expected to fuel the Motorola One Hyper with 4 GB of RAM. The device may offer users with an internal storage of 128 GB. The One Hyper is a pop-up selfie camera of 32-megapixel lens. The backside of the device is a dual camera system. It is speculated that it has a main sensor of 64-megapixel lens and an 8-megapixel depth sensor. The smartphone is rumored to support 4K resolution videos at 30fps. 120fps slow-motion full HD video and 240fsp slow-motion HD videos. Portrait and Night modes are the expected features of the smartphone.
The Motorola One Hyper could be an Android One phone running on the latest Android 10 OS. There is no confirmation on whether it may carry support for 15W fast charging. The phone may feature a hybrid SIM slot for adding a microSD card. The images of the phone that were shared by the Spanish publication revealed the presence of a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB-C port.
Motorola is yet to confirm on the arrival of the One Hyper smartphone. The Lenovo-owned company will be announcing the RAZR foldable phone on Nov. 13. There is a possibility that the company may announce the One Hyper phone alongside it.
Banggood doesn’t disappoint when it comes to offering the best bang for your buck! Living up to its reputation, the Chinese online store has launched Banggood Double 11 Global Shopping Festival, wherein you can buy products made Xiaomi ecological companies at lowered prices.
The promotion page is split into Warming-up Sale and Blowout Sale. The Warming-up Sale is slated to end on November 11th at 10:00 (UTC+8), while the one-day Blowout Sale is scheduled kick-off at 10:00 on that day i.e. November 8th and wrap up on November 12th at 16:00 (UTC+8).
The popular e-tailer keeps coming up with such amazing promotion sales, and offer great discounts on high-end electronic items from time to time. Keeping in line with that, Banggood is currently doling out a noteworthy discount on two variants of the Xiaomi Mix 3 5G, which have also been assigned specific coupon codes for extra discounts.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G Version [6GB RAM+64GB ROM]
You’d normally end up shelling out $499.99 on this model that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage space; however, Banggood is giving you an unmissable chance to pre-order for just $487.99.
Aside from getting this discount, you can get free shipping on orders over $19.99. If that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code BGM35G to bring the original asking price of the phone down to just $329.99. The coupon helps you save $158 more.
You can follow this link to grab the discount, which is available for the blue color version of the Mi Mix 35G and place your pre-order.
Alternatively, you can go for the slightly larger model that features 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage space for you to save your favorite music, videos, and other multimedia content. This blue-tinted Mi Mix 5G usually carries a $599.99 price tag, but you can pre-order it for only $561.19, thanks to a 7 percent discount Banggood is offering on this model.
As if that weren’t enough, Banggood users that spend over $19.99 will be eligible for free shipping. Still not impressed? Well, using coupon code BGM35G8 for an extra $201.2 off will definitely give you a lot to cheer about.
After applying the aforesaid coupon during the checkout process, the retail price of the phone reduces to just $359.99. You can follow this link to place your pre-order and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G Version is a simply irresistible smartphone that boasts the following exciting features:
6.39-inch FHD+ capacitive touch screen with 2340×1080 pixels resolution
Snapdragon 855 processor
Adreno 640 GPU
12MP + 12MP cameras at the back
24MP + 2MP front cameras
3800mAh built-in battery with QC4+ wired quick charging
GeekBuying has launched a new promotion dubbed 5 Day Delivery, wherein the Chinese online retailer is offering up to a whopping 70 percent off on products across multiple categories. Moreover, you can take advantage of a $30 OFF Coupon and save more money at checkout.
The recently kicked-off promo features a wide selection of products that have carefully been added to specific categories. As far as coupons are concerned, there’s a $30 OFF Coupon that can be used on orders over $300, a $15 OFF Coupon which will be valid on orders exceeding $150.
Aside from that, you can use the $5 OFF Coupon for extra discount, provided your cart value exceeds $60, while those who spend more than $10 can apply the $2 OFF Coupon during the checkout process. The products have been split into Top Sellers, Outdoor, and various sections.
We would be checking out the discount available on the FIIDO D3 Folding Electric Moped Bike, which is placed under the Outdoor category on the activity page. Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we will show how you can save more money before placing your order.
FIIDO D1 Folding Electric Moped Bike [7.8Ah Lithium Battery]
Backed by a 7.8Ah built-in large-capacity Lithium battery, the FIIDO D1 boasts an impressive array of features, which we will talk about in just a bit. This feature-rich e-bike usually retails for $779.99, but you can buy it for just $439.99 through GeekBuying.
You can even extend this 44 percent discount by applying coupon code GKB229S at checkout. The coupon helps you save $10 more by bringing the original asking price of the FIIDO D1 to just $429.99 even before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.
Moreover, new users can get an extra discount by applying the 2% OFF New User Coupon. You can follow this link to avail the discount and place your order. Note that the promo is slated to end shortly.
FIIDO D1 Folding Electric Moped Bike [10.4Ah Lithium Battery]
This FIIDO D1 electric bike draws its juices from a robust 10.4Ah Lithium battery and is loaded with exciting features that justify its original selling price of $799.99. Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, the D1 is now up for grabs for just $459.99 on GeekBuying.
This is a noteworthy 43 percent reduction in the e-bike’s asking price of $799.99. In addition to getting this discount, you can save $15 more with the help of coupon code GKB230S. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the D1 further down to just $444.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon at checkout.
If this is your first time placing an order via GeekBuying, don’t forget to take advantage of the 2% OFF Coupon as well. You can follow this link to place your order.
An absolute bargain at this price, the FIIDO D1 Folding Electric Moped Bike offers the following features:
Huawei is expected to soon unleash its flagship tablet called MatePad Pro. Previous reports had claimed that it could be MediaPad M7. Recent reports that have carried the images of the tablet have revealed its design and color variants. A listing of the tablet has been reportedly spotted at the 3C certification agency. It reveals that the device will be equipped with support for up to 40W fast charging.
The above shown screenshot reveals that the MRX-W09 and MRX-W19 are the model numbers of the upcoming MatePad Pro. The ‘MRX’ text in the model number refers to ‘Marx’ codename of the tablet. The two model numbers could belong to the LTE and Wi-Fi editions of the MatePad Pro. The 3C listing reveals that the device could be shipped with HW-100400C00 charger that can support up to 40W Huawei SuperCharge rapid charging like the recently introduced Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro.
Rumors surrounding the MatePad Pro have revealed that it will be support quad HD resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. It will be the first tablet device to arrive with a punch-hole display design. With slim bezels around the display, it is expected to offer a very high screen-to-body ratio.
The Kirin 990 chipset could be powering the device. It may come with up to 8 GB of RAM. The device may have an internal storage of 256 GB. The MatePad Pro could be equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The rear side of the tablet features a dual camera setup. However, there is no word on the configurations of the dual lenses.
The renders of the MatePad Pro have revealed that it will carry support for optional smart keyboard can be connected through magnetic pogo pins. The tablet will also carry support for M-Pen stylus. The slate is expected to release in multiple colors such as black, white, orange and green.
The launch date and pricing of the MatePad Pro is currently under the wraps. Huawei is expected to announce the Huawei Nova 6 series in December. There is a possibility that the MatePad Pro could be made official alongside the Nova 6 series.
Huawei, the Chinese giant is still stuck in-between the US-China trade war and is still on the “Entity List” by the United States which bars the company from doing business with US-based firms.
Now, Huawei’s CEO Ren Zhengfei said that the company can survive without the United States and has dismissed Washington’s campaign against it as ineffective. In an interview, he said: “We can survive very well without the U.S. The China-U.S. trade talks are not something I’m concerned with.”
Ren Zhengfei said Huawei isn’t a factor in the trade war because “we have virtually no business dealings in the U.S.” He also said “there has been no confrontation with the U.S.” and said he would welcome a visit from Donald Trump now or after he has left office.
Huawei, which is the world’s largest maker of networking equipment and the world’s second largest smartphone vendor, has also emerged as a central issue in the trade war, and Beijing has insisted on a reprieve as a condition for any deal.
Last year, the Chinese giant bought $11 billion of technology from American suppliers—including software from Alphabet Inc. and Microsoft Corp. , and chips from an array of manufacturers. Huawei has now moved to find backup sources and at the same time, the company is working on its own chips and software.
Huawei executives say the company is building its entire portfolio of 5G networking products without any American technology, at a clip of 5,000 base stations a month. The company’s CEO adds that “we don’t expect the U.S. to remove Huawei from the entity list. They may as well keep us there forever because we’ll be fine without them.”
However, the company’s executives say Huawei is still buying technology from American companies. Chips made by U.S. companies at factories offshore, for example, generally aren’t subject to the U.S. restrictions. This has allowed several American companies, including chip makers Intel and Qualcomm to resume sales to Huawei. Will Zhang, Huawei’s president of corporate strategy, said that the purchase of U.S. technology is at 70% to 80% of its previous level.
Despite efforts from the U.S., Huawei continues to win 5G contracts around the world, while its smartphone sales are booming, especially in its home country China. The smartphone sales are surging despite uncertainty over its continued access to Google’s Android operating system.
While Ren initially forecast a $30 billion revenue hit from the blacklisting for two years, but the company has said revenue for the first nine months of the year was up 24 percent. The United States is defending its actions against Huawei by citing concerns that Beijing could use its equipment for spying.
It also says Huawei would be legally bound to comply with requests for customer data from Beijing. However, Ren has repeatedly denied spying on customers for any government and has said he would deny any such requests from Beijing and insisted that the company has no access to the data that flows through it networks.
Yesterday, the upcoming Vivo S5 smartphone appeared on TENAA with its full specifications. However, the TENAA listings of the phone are not yet updated with its images. The Chinese manufacturer has today shared a new poster of the Vivo S5. It showcases the front and rear design of the smartphone.
The rear side of the Vivo S5 has a distinctive camera design. There is a diamond-shaped camera module that has three lenses and an LED flash inside it. A fourth lens is also below the camera housing. Based on the TENAA listing of the phone it can be said that the Vivo S5 rear-mounted camera system has a 48-megapixel lens, an 8-megapixel sensor, a 5-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor.
On the front is a display that boasts a high screen space thanks to its punch-hole design. The display is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. TENAA has revealed that the phone has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display that offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9.
Interestingly, the Chinese text below the phone’s image reads “S5 series” which indicates that there could be another phone in the lineup. Earlier this year, Vivo had released the Vivo S1 and Vivo S1 Pro smartphones in China. Hence, the company may unleash the Vivo S5 Pro alongside the Vivo S5 on Nov. 14 or it may go official sometime later.
Rumors have it that the Snapdragon 712 mobile platform is at the helm of the Vivo S5. The SoC is assisted by 8 GB of RAM. The device may arrive in 128 GB and 256 GB storage models in China. The Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device. It could be featuring the latest FunTouch OS 9.2 UI.
For capturing selfies, the Vivo S5 has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. The device draws power from a 4,010mAh battery. The 3C listing of the Vivo S5 has revealed that it may arrive with support for up to 22.5W fast charging. As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing of the Vivo S5 phone. The Chinese firm will be also selling Vivo S5 Cai Xukun Custom Gift Box Edition in China. The said device is now up for reservations through the official Vivo China online store.
Xiaomi is all set to take the smartphone realm by storm once again with its new smartphone dubbed, Xiaomi Mi Note 10, which hit the store shelves on November 6th.
The recently unveiled Xiaomi phone has been subject to a slew of speculations with some suggesting it will pack the same specs as the Mi CC9 Pro, which was launched in China recently. Much to the delight of Xiaomi’s huge fanbase that has restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the newfangled smartphone, Gearbest exclusively launched the Mi Note 10 on its website on Wednesday at 19.00 UTC +8.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 108MP Penta Camera Phone Global Launch
The first e-tailer to sell the Mi Note 10 online, Gearbest is offering the Mi Note 10 in three highly appealing color options including Black, Deep Green, and White. Furthermore, the premium mid-range Mi Note 10 is the world’s first smartphone to house a 108MP camera. The rest of the phone features are nothing short of exciting as well.
First off, let’s talk about the USP of the Mi Note 10 – its photography system. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 captures ultra high-quality images and videos just like a piece of professional photography equipment would deliver, providing everyone an unparalleled professional shooting experience.
It houses a Penta-camera setup with pixels reaching 108MP, which is simply astounding resolution. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 shows that even phones can accommodate ultra-high-resolution sensors. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 730G processor and packs a highly competent Adreno 618 GPU.
The Mi Note 10 ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite multimedia content. Furthermore, the phone draws its juices from a robust 5260mAh battery with 30W fast charging support, which saves you from the hassles of frequent charging.
It sports a mammoth 6.47 inch AMOLED hyperboloid screen, which complements the full curved body, offering crystal clear viewing experience at any angle. To make life easier, the Mi Note 10 has been outfitted with NFC and infrared remote control. For added safety, it features a new generation optical fingerprint unlock.
These specifications and features are undeniably awesome! What’s better is that you can buy it right now for $609.99 through Gearbest by following this link. You can check out more details about this awe-inspiring smartphone from Xiaomi on the promotion page.
If you aren’t willing to shell out that kind of money on the smartphone, we got your back! You can bring the original asking price of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 down to just by applying specific coupon codes at the time of checking out. Let’s check them out:
Coupon $499.99 USD (valid for all colors)
Coupon Code GBMINOTE10: Can be used in addition to Western France
Coupon Code GBMINOTE10DEQ: Can only be used in Germany, Austria & Switzerland
Coupon Code GBMINOTE10IT: Can only be used in Italy
A few weeks ago, we wrote about how some apps had been blacklisted by the Pixel 4. This meant they couldn’t run on the Pixel 4’s 90Hz refresh rate since they would completely drain the battery. When the phone is on a lower brightness, the 90Hz Smooth Display is disabled and switches to 60Hz only. It’s understandable now because it’s all for the best.
Originally the Pixel 4 had identified these four apps not to run at 90Hz: Google Maps, Pokemon GO, Waze, and WeChat. While most of these are graphics or resource intensive apps, WeChat is an outlier in that it’s just a chat client. The reasonthat the refresh rate is throttled down is simply due to the app’s poor performance at 90Hz refresh rate setting.
Months since WeChat was added to the 90Hz blocklist in August, however, Tencent has apparently spent time optimizing the app for the Pixel 4. In a new commit posted late last week to the Android Open Source Project, Google has deemed that WeChat version 7.0.8 fixes all of the “jank” issues the app faced, and subsequently removed the app from the blocklist.
Before you experience the change on your Pixel 4 or 4 XL, however, there are still a couple of hurdles that you have to get past first. WeChat, which is still on version 7.0.5 in the Play Store, needs to be updated and released. And second, Google has to integrate the new blacklist into one of its monthly security patches before sending them out to everyone. Unfortunately, yesterday’s November security patch did not come with the newer list.
At the Madrid event today, Xiaomi announced three new smart TVs. The TVs are the premium Mi TV 4S which comes in 43” and 55” models and the more affordable Mi TV 4A 32”. Prior to their launch today in Spain, the smart TVs already launched in Russia a few months ago.
Mi TV 4S 43” and Mi TV 4S 55”
The Mi TV 4S is a 4K (3840 x 2160) HDR TV with MEMC (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation) technology for motion smoothening. There is a 64-bit MediaTek 6886 quad-core processor with a Mali 470 MP3 GPU inside the TV paired with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
The Mi TV 4S has a metal frame, a metal case, and a metal stand. There are three HDMI ports, three USB ports, an ethernet port, and an audio jack. It supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi in addition to Bluetooth Low Energy for connecting Bluetooth devices such as a keyboard, mouse, or gamepad. The TV has 2 x 10W speakers with bass and also supports dts-HD and Dolby Audio.
It runs Android TV 9 out of the box with up to 700,000 hours of content from Rakuten TV, RTVE, RedBull TV, Netflix, and Prime Video, etc. It also supports DVB-T2, DVB-C, and DVB-S2 live TV. If you want more apps or games, you can download them from the Google Play Store.
There is a voice remote with Google Assistant, so you can easily play your favorite show just by giving it a command. The remote has dedicated Netflix and Amazon Prime Video buttons.
The Mi TV 4S can also serve as the smart home hub for all your other Xiaomi smart home products. Using the remote, you can adjust the speed of the fan, turn off the air purifier, or activate your configured routines such as when going to bed.
The Mi TV 4S is priced at €449 for the 55” version while the 43” version is priced at €349. The TVs will be available for pre-order starting on November 25 and the first sale will be on December 2nd. There will be an early bird price for those who pre-order the 55” model, rather than pay €449, they will pay €399.
Mi TV 4A 32”
The Mi TV 4A is more affordable with a price tag of €179 but that gets you a TV with a 1366 x 768 display, 2 x 5W speakers, and plastic frame and plastic stand.
The Mi TV 4A also runs Android TV 9 Pie. It is powered by a 64-bit quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. It has support for Dolby Audio and dts-HD.
The TV has three HDMI ports, two USB ports, AV input, an ethernet port, an audio jack, and a slot for a CI module just like the Mi TV 4S has. The CI Module slot is for watching digital TV without the need for a decoder.
DJI is known for making commercial unmanned aerial vehicles for amazing aerial photography and videography. The Chinese tech firm recently launched a new promotion dubbed the SG 11.11 Super Sale for its Singapore-based consumers.
As part of the recently kicked-off promo, DJI is doling out noteworthy discounts on its amazing line of products. These heavily discounted items have been placed under the ‘Discount’ section of the company’s official online store.
The Discount section is further divided into three sub-categories including Refurbished Products, Educational Discount, and Corporate Purchase Program. Here are some of the products that you can buy from the DJI official online store without breaking the bank.
Tello, which crafted to perform flying stunts, shoot quick videos using EZ Shots and educate drone enthusiasts about drones through coding education. While this amazing drone with normally set you back $109, you can get it for just $85 during the activity period, and save $24.
The Tello Boost Combo is gracing the DJI online store discount page carrying a dropped price tag as well. While it usually sells for $159, you can now buy it for just $109 and get a noteworthy $50 without breaking a sweat.
Likewise, you can save $110 on the Goggles RE that normally retails for $589 but is currently up for grabs for a lowered price of just $110. The Ronin-S Standard Kit, as well as the Ronin-S Essential Kit, has also gone up sale carrying considerably reduced prices.
OSMO Pocket, which normally carries a $369 price tag can now be yours for just $329, along with the Extension Rod and you end up saving $115. Similarly, OSMO Action which retailed for $369 will be available for $299 during the promotion sale, giving you a chance to save $70.
Originally carrying a $369 price tag, the OSMO Pocket (with the Extension Rod) will now be available for just $115. You can save $70 on the OSMO Action too as it is now available for just $299. Although it’s original asking price is $369.
Much to the delight of those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the DJI Mavic 2 Pro without spending a lot of money, the Mavic 2 Pro, which normally sells for $1599 is now available for an unbeatable price of just $1439. You save $160.
The Mavic 2 Pro+ is available for a lowered price too. While it usually sells for $2029, you can get it from the DJI official online for just $1829 and save $200. The DJI FPV Air Unit was originally carrying a price sticker of $189, but you can get it for only $159 and get $30 off if you place your order through the DJI official online store before the promo wraps up.
You can visit the DJI official online by following this link. It is worth mentioning here that the activity period will end on November 14th at 23:59 (UTF+8). This is a great opportunity for drone experts as well as novices to get their hands on a high-end DJI-branded drone without emptying their pockets.
Sporting a square-shaped design, the AMAZFIT GTS smartwatch was finally made available to the public last month. The GTS can be described as a perfect blend of a smartwatch and a fitness band.
You’d normally expect a smartwatch of this caliber to carry a steep price tag, but that’s not the case with the highly competent AMAZFIT GTS smartwatch, which is currently available for a lowered price on Gearbest. Yes! the newfangled smartwatch can now be yours for just $139.99.
This is a noteworthy 25 percent reduction in the smartwatch’s original asking price of $186.99. In other words, you can get $47 off on the AMAZFIT GTS simply by placing your order through Gearbest.
So what makes the AMAZFIT GTS an irresistible smartwatch? First off, it is a Xiaomi ecosystem product. The fashionable smart wearable is crafted to suit multiple occasions and outfits, whether you don it to work or wear it to a casual outing.
The GTS is designed to turn heads. It features a square-shaped 1.65-inch AMOLED display with 348 x 442 pixels resolution and a pixel density of 341 ppi (pixels per inch). With fingerprint-resistant qualities and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top, the GTS comes with enhanced safety from accidental drops.
Furthermore, the watch is housed in an aviation-grade aluminum and polymer but still weighs in at just 25 grams. It features a silicone strap that can be swapped out for a 20mm band. The GTS comes up with a slew of useful sensors such as PPG Bio-tracking optical sensor, 3-axis geomagnetic sensor, 6-axis acceleration sensor, ambient light sensor, and air pressure sensor.
It can be paired with smartphones using Low Energy Bluetooth v5.0 and has GPS + GLONASS that guarantees accurate positioning. Moreover, the GTS draws its juices from a 220 mAh Lithium Polymer battery that takes 2 hours to recharge using magnetic or 2-pin POGO connectors and lasts for 14 days in daily use mode.
To know more about the amazing AMAZFIT GTS and to place your order, all you need to do is to follow this link. Gearbest is offering $15 off on orders over $100. With over 500 pieces sold at the time of writing, the promo is slated to end in just eight days.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
