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Huawei commences EMUI 10 beta recruitment for Nova 5 Pro and MediaPad M6

Huawei recently unveiled the roadmap for EMUI 10 update rollout on over 30 devices. Initially, the flagship devices are slated to get the update, and later the update will roll out on the remaining devices listed in the road map. The Chinese electronics maker is planning to fully rollout the EMUI 10 on the 30 listed devices by Q2 2020. However, after rolling out the EMUI 10 for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro, Huawei is commencing the EMUI 10 beta testing for Nova 5 Pro and Huawei MediaPad M6.

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The application for Nova 5 Pro beta testers is open from November 5th to November 10th. Whereas, the owners of MediaPad M6 can apply for beta testing from November 5th to November 15th. Huawei will recruit 500 beta testers supporting log version, and another 1500 testers without the log version. The beta testers will have first-hand access to all the new features before the official release. Before proceeding for the Beta 10 upgrade, make sure your Nova 5 Pro (SEA-AL10) is running EMUI 9.1.1.175 firmware version, and all the MediaPad M6 variants are on EMUI 9.1.1.160 version.

In the beta testing program, Huawei will bring all the Android 10-based features along with other EMUI based enhancements. While applying for the beta tester, you should pay proper attention to details, and upon successful registration, you will be notified by SMS notification.

Apply for EMUI 10 Beta Program

The user needs to install a beta user app and then follow the instructions below.

  1. Open beta user app and accept terms and conditions.
  2. Now, login with the Huawei ID with an appropriate phone number and email.
  3. Select “Personal” from the bottom bar > tap on “Join Project” > select “Available Project” and finally Sign Up.

Note: Before applying, make sure you’re on the latest version of the EMUI, and the device should not be rooted. There will be some bugs and third-party apps can behave abnormally. Your device must have 6GB of free internal space. Otherwise, the upgrade may fail.

EMUI 10 features

EMUI 10 features various new advancements and performance tweaks. It comes with a whole new UX inspired by a Magazine style layout depicting cleaner UI elements, new screen transitions, menus and notifications panel. The new colourful Always-On-Display brings a unique charm to the device.

  • Dark Mode support
  • Enhanced security with a distributed system.
  • Mutual aid sharing to improve hardware capabilities.
  • One-Touch Screen Sharing
  • Multi-Screen Sharing collaboration
  • Huawei HiCar
  • ARK Compiler
  • GPU Turbo
  • Super File System
  • Lin Turbo

It also incorporates the Android 10 features, which will improve the overall performance and security of the device.

The EMUI 10 Beta recruitment is only for Huawei Nova 5 Pro and Huawei MediaPad M6. However, the devices like Huawei 10 lite, Mate 20 family, P30 series and others are already receiving the EMUI 10 beta update.

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Xiaomi Mi Watch launched with WearOS & a very large Battery

Xiaomi has officially announced the Mi Watch today at an event in Beijing, China. This marks the first true smartwatch from the company, after launching four successive generations of the fitness-centric Mi Band series since 2014. Xiaomi’s first real smartwatch is special not just because it’s feature-rich, but also because the company has a reputation of shaking-up every industry that it enters.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Is A Cheaper Apple Watch

Xiaomi Mi Watch

Xiaomi has shamelessly copied the Apple Watch for the Mi Watch’s design and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Apple Watch is one of the best smartwatches available in the market today and taking inspiration from the best is always a good sign. But I just wish it wasn’t an exact replica of the Apple Watch, especially since Xiaomi has released a number of original designs in the past, including the Mi Mix Alpha and the original Mi Mix.

Now that we have established that the Mi Watch design isn’t original, let’s take a closer look at its body. The smartwatch comes with a square touchscreen display protected by sapphire Corning gorilla glass 3. The watch features a 1.78-inch AMOLED curved display with 326 PPI. The back of the watch is made out of ceramic.

There’s a crown on the right that can be used to navigate through the watch UI. Apart from the crown, there’s a multi-purpose button as well as a microphone on the right side. On the left, you have another microphone hole along with a speaker vent. The Mi Watch features an aluminum alloy body with a matte finish, but it has sharper curves than the Apple Watch. At the bottom, you’ll see the pins for the charging dock and the heart rate monitor.

Xiaomi Mi Watch

Coming to the strap, Xiaomi is offering removable straps made out of fluoro rubber which is skin-friendly and anti-allergic. There are multiple color options including white, blue, silver, and black. Note that the strap buckle comes with the MI branding in a metallic black shade.

Xiaomi Mi Watch straps

 

Xiaomi Mi Watch is the first to use the SD3100 4G chip

Inside, the Xiaomi Mi Watch comes with the Snapdragon Wear 3100 4G chipset featuring four Cortex A7 cores clocked at 1.2GHz. The company is calling it the first wearable with Snapdragon 3100 4G, probably because the Fossil Gen 5 watches with Snapdragon 3100 didn’t have cellular connectivity.

Mi Watch large battery

 

One of the highlights of the Mi Smartwatch is its battery. The watch features one of the biggest batteries ever seen on a smartwatch featuring 570mAh in capacity. In comparison, watches like the 46mm Huawei Watch GT 2, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm), or even the Apple Watch 5 come with just 455mAh, 340mAh, and 296mAh batteries respectively. The company claims the Mi Watch can last up to 36 hours or up to two days on a single charge.Mi Watch eSIM

The Xiaomi smartwatch will be loaded with features such as NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi (n), GPS, an independent vibration motor, and a pretty large speaker. Just like the top-end smartwatches of 2019, the Mi Watch also supports eSIM, which ensures you can connect to the internet via cellular network as well as make and receive calls independently.

 

Mi Watch is Powered By Google’s WearOS

In a surprise move, Xiaomi is adopting Google’s WearOS platform for its new smartwatch. However, like its smartphones, the WearOS running on the Xiaomi watch will be customized with its own MIUI for Watch skin. The company will offer a number of interesting watch faces for the watch. It also, unsurprisingly, comes integrated with Xiaomi’s own XiaoAI assistant.

Mi Watch Exclusive Edition

Apart from the usual fitness-centric features found on a wearable, Xiaomi smartwatch supports heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen VO2 max sensor, sleep monitoring, and body energy monitoring. In one of the marketing videos, Xiaomi confirmed that the Mi Watch is safe for swimming as well.

Powered by the WearOS platform, the Xiaomi Mi watch comes with its own in-built app store that will offer 40+ optimized apps for the new watch. This includes popular Chinese apps like QQ, WeChat, and Keep (fitness). Thanks to NFC, the Mi Watch can also be used to make payments in China.

The Mi Watch is also capable of connecting to and controlling smart home appliances at your home.

 

Xiaomi Mi Watch Is Priced Aggressively

The Xiaomi Mi Watch is priced at 1299 yuan ($185 or Rs. 13,116) in China. The watch is up for reservations from 5 PM today (November 5) and will go on sale at 12 AM sharp on November 11th in China.

Mi Watch Exclusive Edition

Just like the Mi CC9 Pro, there’s an exclusive edition that features a sapphire glass display with a polished stainless steel body and a stainless steel strap. The exclusive edition looks a lot more premium than the regular one and will retail for 1999 yuan ($285 or Rs. 20,184). The exclusive edition will go on sale in December 2019.

 

 

 

Xiaomi Mi TV 5 launched in China in three sizes; pricing starts at 2,999 Yuan ($428)

Along with the Mi TV 5 Pro series, Xiaomi also launched the Mi TV 5 series, which as the name suggests, is a lighter version of the Mi TV 5 Pro. Similar to the Pro variant, the Mi TV 5 comes in three models — 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch.

mi tv 5 launch

The major difference between the standard model and the Pro model is that unlike the Pro variant, the Mi TV 5 doesn’t come with Quantum Dot display. Also, the internals differ compared to the Pro version. It too runs the company’s own PatchWall interface which Xiaomi has designed for Smart TVs.

It comes with just 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. For comparision, the Pro version comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage. Similar to the Pro model, this one too comes with Dolby Atmos and DTS support and has 2 x 8w Stereo speakers.

In terms of design, both the Pro variant and the standard variants are same, featuring just 5.9mm thickness, which is less than the thickness of iPhone 11 measuring 8.1mm. The bezel surrounding the display is 47.1 percent narrower compared to the Mi TV 4, measuring just 1.8mm. The device is made up of aluminium and comes with a screw-less design.

Coming to the pricing, the Mi TV 5’s 55-inch model costs 2,999 Yuan (~$428) while the 65-inch and 75-inch models are priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$571) and 7,999 Yuan (~$1,142) respectively. It will go on sale from 11th November in China.

 

Vivo V17 debuting this month; V17 Pro likely to be discontinued

Vivo has been steadily increasing its market share in India. As of Q3 2019, its market share in the country is 17 percent. The company seems to be working on a strategy to take over the second spot from Samsung that now holds a market share of 20 percent in India. The Vivo V17 Pro that was introduced in September has reportedly encountered lackluster sales. Fresh information shared by 91mobiles reveals that the company may discontinue the V17 Pro. The publication has also claimed that the Chinese firm will be introducing a cheaper Vivo V17 handset by the end of this month.

The publication has learnt from a company executive whose named has not been disclosed that the Vivo V17 will be debuting in India by the last week of November. The Vivo V17 will be up for purchase in India by the first week of December.

The device is expected to cost around Rs. 25,000 (~$353). However, there are no details on the specs of the phone. It could be featuring a dual selfie camera system and quad rear cameras. As far as V17 Pro is concerned, it will be gradually phased out after the release of Vivo V17.

Vivo V17 Pro
Vivo V17 Pro

Vivo V17 Pro Specifications

The Vivo V17 Pro comes with a 6.59-inch S-AMOLED display with notch-less design. It supports 20:9 aspect ratio and 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution. The display is integrated with an under-display fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 675 chipset powers the phone with 8 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 256 GB. The Android 9 Pie OS coupled with FunTouch OS 9.1 UI runs on the device.

The 4,100mAh present inside the Vivo V17 Pro supports 18W dual-engine fast charging. For shooting selfies, it has a 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) dual selfie pop-up camera system. The back panel of the phone has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad camera setup.

 

 

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro scores 121 on DxOmark, ties for highest score with Mate 30 Pro

Xiaomi have never been known for their camera performance, but the latest Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has broken that tradition. Reputed smartphone camera reviewers DxOmark have taken the Mi CC9 Pro’s penta camera setup for a test run, and they’ve determined that it’s not just an excellent camera, but also one of the best cameras in the smartphone industry.

With an overall score of 121, the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition has tied with the Huawei Mate 30 Pro for the highest overall camera score of any phone tested so far. Its Photo score is two points lower than the Mate 30 Pro’s (130 versus 132), although it is still one of the highest photo scores ever, even beating devices like the Galaxy Note 10+

As if that weren’t enough, the new device also tops the list in the zoom subcategory with a score of 109. This is thanks to its two different focal length telephoto cameras, as well as an imaging pipeline that uses them to provide high-quality telephoto images across an entire range of different focal lengths.

The Xiaomi CC9 Pro’s video score of 102 on the other hand is the highest ever recorded by DxOmark, edging out devices like the Google Pixel 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G. The overall Video score is derived from performance and results across a range of attributes, and it’s a huge sign of improvement from Xiaomi. It’s definitely a huge surprise from them, and we can’t wait to see what else lies in store.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro debuts with 108MP penta-lens, SD730G, curved display and 5,260mAh battery for 2,799 Yuan (~$399)

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is now official. It is the phone to commercially arrive with 108-megapixel camera sensor. After the Nokia 9 PureView, it is the second phone to boast five rear-mounted cameras. This upper mid-range phone is powered by Snapdragon 730G processor. The Mi CC9 Pro with its curved OLED display boasts a premium appeal. It is the largest battery phone from the company.  All this is offered at an enticing starting price of 2,799 Yuan (~$399).

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro_

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro flaunts a waterdrop notch enabled edge-to-edge curved AMOLED display of 6.47 inches. It delivers 1080 x 2340 pixels full HD+ resolution. The TUV Rheinland approved screen does well in filtering harmful blue rays. The 19.5:9 aspect ratio display offers 400000:1 contrast ratio, HDR, 600-nits brightness and DCI-P3 wide color gamut.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro curved display-

There is breathing light feature on the display that allows its edges to blink when the phone receives a notification. The Chinese firm has proudly boasted that it is the world’s first phone to feature ultra-thin optical in-display fingerprint sensor. It comes with a larger fingerprint recognition area and can be unlocked even with very dry or wet fingers.

Coming to the main feature of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro i.e. the 108-megapixel penta-lens camera system. The first lens in the rear-facing camera system of the phone is a 4-axis OIS assisted 5-megapixel super telephoto lens that supports 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and 50x hybrid zoom. Next is a 12-megapixel portrait sensor with a pixel size of 1.4micon. The third sensor is the Samsung-made 108-megapixel main sensor with f/1.7 aperture and 4-axis OIS. The regular edition has 7P lens, but the Premium Edition has 8P lens.

Mi CC9 Pro

Next comes a 20-megapixel ultrawide lens with 117-degree field-of-view. The fifth one is a 2-megapixel macro lens with a focal length of 1.5cm. Assisting the five cameras are the pair of dual LED flash units (one is hard light and the other one fires soft light). The Mi CC9 Pro is optimized to be used for making vlogs. Placed on the front is f/2.0 aperture 32-megapixel selfie camera.

The rear cameras of the Mi CC9 Pro offers features like Ai beauty, AI scene recognition, AI smart slimming, AI studio light effect, portrait mode, super night scene mode, macro video shooting, 960fps slow-motion HD video shooting and 4K video shooting. The selfie snapper supports 3D beauty, front HDR, display flash, panorama, AI scene recognition and Mimoji. The Mi CC9 Pro is now leading the DxOMark benchmarks. The Mi CC9 Pro and Mate 30 Pro are placed first with a tied score of 121. The Mi CC9 Pro DxOMark score is an average of 130 points in photography tests and 102 points in videography tests.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 730G processor which is the next best SoC from Qualcomm after the Snapdragon 855+ found on flagship phones. The SoC is coupled with up to 8 GB of RAM. The highest model of the CC9 Pro has 256 GB of native storage. The smartphone draws power from a humungous 5,260mAh battery. Gladly, the company has added support for 30W fast charging on the device. It allows the phone to completely charge in 65 minutes.

XIaomi Mi CC9 Pro 30W Fast Charging

The Android 9 Pie OS flavored with MIUI 11 skin runs on the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro. There is Game Turbo 2.0 technology onboard for accelerated GPU performance while gaming. The other connectivity features that can be found on the device are dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, multi-functional NFC, GPS, IR blaster, USB-C and 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, the Mi CC9 Pro features a 1CC large loudspeaker coupled with smart PA that can produce up to twofold audio output when compared to speakers found on other phones. It supports Hi-Res audio. The handset measures 157.8 x 74.2 x 9.67mm and it weighs 208 grams. There is no microSD cards slot on the device.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Price and Availability

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro’s variants and their pricing are listed below:

  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,799 Yuan (~$399)
  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 3,099 Yuan (~$442)
  • 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage (Premium Edition) – 3,499 Yuan (~$499)

Magic Green, Ice and Snow Aurora and Phantom Black are the three color editions of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro. The smartphone goes on pre-sales from today. Starting from Nov.11, it will be made available for purchase. The Chinese firm is also selling exclusively made protective cases for Mi CC9 Pro smartphone.

In the international markets, Xiaomi will be selling the Mi CC9 Pro as Xiaomi MI Note 10. The latter will go official in Spain tomorrow. The Chinese manufacturer will be also debuting the Mi Note 10 Pro in the international markets in the near future.

 

 

Xiaomi’s Mi TV 5 Pro with Quantum Dot 8K display goes official in China in three variants

As expected, China-based Xiaomi has today launched its new Mi TV 5 Pro lineup in its home country, expanding its existing lineup of Smart TVs in the country. The new Mi TV 5 series comes in three different screen sizes — 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch.

The Mi TV 5 Pro lineup comes with a Quantum Dot QLED display panel which comes with support HDR10+, support MEMC motion compensation, support 8K decoding, 108 percent NTSC color gamut. With Quantum Dot display technology, the company is eyeing the premium segment.

Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro

It comes with MEMC dynamic image-quality compensation technology that allows smoother motion pictures and shows details in crisp and clear manner, claims the company. The device is powered by a 12nm Amlogic T972 chipset with support for 8K video recording which is claimed to be 63 percent higher than the previous-generation CPU.

The Mi TV 5 Pro also comes packed with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage to ensure smoother performance. As usual, this new Smart TV from Xiaomi comes with the company’s own PatchWall user interface. It also comes with features like Dolby Audio and DTS HD Sound.

In terms of thickness, the Mi TV 5 Pro measures just 5.9mm, which is less than the thickness of iPhone 11 measuring 8.1mm. The bezel surrounding the display is 47.1 percent narrower compared to the Mi TV 4, measuring just 1.8mm. The device is made up of aluminium and comes with a screw-less design.

Coming to the pricing, the 55-inch model of the newly launched TV is priced at 3,699 Yuan which roughly converts to $537. On the other hand, the 65-inch and 75-inch model costs 4,999 Yuan and 9,999 Yuan that roughly converts to $713 and $1,425 respectively.

 

ASUS gaming smartphone shipments to fall short of 400,000 units in 2019 & Here’s Why!

ASUS, the Taiwanese company is one of the first smartphone makers to launch a gaming smartphone and so far, it has launched a couple of devices in the ROG Phone lineup.

Now, a new report coming from China claims that the company is expected to ship less than 400,000 units of its second-generation gaming smartphone — ASUS ROG Phone II in the year 2019.

ROG Phone 2 featured

The main reason behind falling short of shipping 400,000 units of the gaming smartphone is touted to be the shortfall in components supply and not-so-smooth production planning at the company’s production facility in China.

However, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), Asustek Computer has been appraised as the most valuable Taiwan-based global brand in 2019 for the seventh consecutive year.

Coming to the ASUS ROG Phone II, the smartphone flaunts a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit HDR, Gorilla Glass 6 protection, 1ms response time, a 49ms touch latency, and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz.

It comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor, has stereo front-facing speakers with DTS:X 7.1 surround sound, and an NXP 9874 Smart Amplifier. It is the first smartphone to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset and comes packed with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage.

ROG Phone 2

Coming to the camera department, the device comes equipped with a dual-camera setup on the back, featuring a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary camera and a 13MP super wide-angle camera. On the front side, it features a 24MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

It also has improved touch-sensitive triggers on the side with better haptic feedback. There is also a liquid cooling system called GameCool II with a 3D vapor chamber. The famous Aura logo is also on the back and is customisable too. The phone is powered by a 6,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.

There is a USB Type-C port at the bottom that supports USB 2.0 transfer, Quick Charge 3.0 and USB Power Delivery 3.0. The side-mounted USB-C port supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 transfer speeds (up to 10GBps), 4K video output thanks to DisplayPort 1.4, Quick Charge 3.0, Quick Charge 4.0, and USB Power Delivery 3.0.

 

How to watch livestream of Mi CC9 Pro, Mi Watch and Mi TV 5 series launch event

Today, Xiaomi will be holding a launch event in China to announce the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro smartphone that will come equipped with 108-megapixel penta-lens camera system. The Chinese manufacturer will be also unleashing its first Mi Watch and the same event will be used to unveil Xiaomi Mi TV 5 series. The launch event will be livestreamed so that Xiaomi fans across the globe can view it.

The unveil event will kick off from 2 PM (local time) in China. The event will be livestreamed on Mi.com and the company’s official Weibo page. The launch event will be in Chinese language. GizmoChina will be covering the launch stories of all the Xiaomi devices that will be made official today.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro

Mi CC9 Pro

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has a 6.47-inch curved OLED full HD+ display with waterdrop notch and under-display fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 730G is present under the hood of the device. It may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. It has a 108-megapixel penta-lens camera system that supports up to 5x optical zoom and 50x digital zoom. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel. The 5,260mAh battery of the device supports 30W fast charging.

Xiaomi Mi Watch

Xiaomi Mi Watch

The Xiaomi Watch (or Mi Watch) will be sporting a design similar to Apple Watch. It will have a squared-shaped display with 3D curved sapphire glass, a circular crown on its right side and it will carry support for e-SIM. It will be powered by Snapdragon Wear 3100 and it will run on the customized version of MIUI. The other features of the smartwatch include large-sized battery, GPS, NFC and Wi-Fi.

Xiaomi Mi TV 5 series

The Xiaomi Mi TV 5 series will be equipped with 4K Quantum Dot screen that will carry support for 108 percent NTSC, HDR10+ and MEMC. It is said to be 47 percent thinner than the Mi TV 4. The Amlogic T972 processor will be powering it along with 4 GB of RAM. It will offer a big internal storage of 64 GB. For immersive audio experience, the Mi TV 5 will come with quad speakers powered with Dolby and DTS audio. Also, it will feature 9th-gen image quality engine and 8K video decoding support.

 

 

 

OPPO ColorOS 7 will be officially released on November 20

Yesterday, we reported that OPPO will be launching its new ColorOS 7 custom user interface in this month and now the company has officially confirmed that the ColorOS 7 will go official in China on 20th November.

While the company has not revealed what new feature will be a part of this upcoming user interface, the launch announcement poster hints at some of the features that we should expect from OPPO. It seems that ColorOS 7 will be focusing on improving the performance, gaming experience, and many other aspects.

OPPO ColorOS 7 Launch Date

Shen Yiren, Vice President of Oppo had earlier revealed that the ColorOS 7 will be released for the company’s flagship smartphone Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition. Apart from that nothing much is known about this operating system.

Earlier this month, Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India had revealed that the company will not be launching the RealmeOS as rumored. Instead, the company will be getting an exclusively customised version of the ColorOS 7 designed for Realme smartphones.

A few Chinese smartphone manufacturers like Xiaomi and Huawei have already announced a newer and updated version of their own custom Android skin. Now, Oppo has confirmed that it will also be joining the list.

The Chinese company had launched ColorOS 6 last year in November which comes with a updated user interface, Game Boost 2.0, updated camera, gaming, and security features, among others.

While nothing much is known about the upcoming ColorOS 7, we expect it to be based on the latest Android 10 operating system. It remains to be see what additional features the company is planning to add in this new version of the custom skin, although we don’t expect to see a major overhaul in terms of interface design.

 

Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design sale begins on November 11 in China

In China, the Huawei has been selling the 4G and 5G editions of the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro flagship phones. The Chinese manufacturer is now gearing up to release the premium Mate 30 RS Porsche Design smartphone in the home market. Today, it has confirmed that the Mate 30 RS will be available for purchase in China from Nov. 11.

The Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design smartphone will be up for buying at 10:08 AM on the said date. The handset has 12 GB of RAM and a massive internal storage of 512 GB (UFS 3.0). It will be available with a pricing of 12,999 Yuan (~$1,850). In Europe, the Mate 30 RS is priced at 2,095 euros (~$2,330).

In terms of specifications, the Mate 30 RS Porsche Design mirrors the Mate 30 Pro 5G smartphone. The premium smartphone comes in Red and Black colored leather back. There is a thick vertical glass strip that houses the four cameras. The LED flash is placed at the upper-left corner of the back panel.

Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design November 11 sale in China

Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design Specifications

The Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design is fitted with a 6.53-inch OLED Horizon Display that has 88-degree curvature at its right and left edges. The Kirin 990 chipset that is integrated with 5G modem powers the smartphone.

The quad camera setup of the Mate 30 RS includes a 40-megapixel f/1.6 aperture wide-angle primary lens, a 40-megapixel f/1.8 aperture ultrawide lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 3D ToF (Time of Flight) sensor. The quad cameras support up to 3x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom and 30x digital zoom. The frontside of the phone has a 32-megapixel selfie camera that it is coupled with a 3D ToF camera.

Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design

The Mate 30 RS draws power from a 4,500mAh battery. The smartphone is equipped with support for 40W wired charging and 27W fast wireless charging. The smartphone can be used for charging other devices through its reverse charging feature. The phone carries support for Face ID and it also features an in-display fingerprint scanner. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack. The other features of the phone include hybrid SIM slot with support for nanoSD card, NFC and IR. Lastly, the device has an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant chassis.

 

 

Buy Cinepeer C11 Gimbal Stabilizer for Just $89 from Gearbest

A mobile phone is no longer a device used to just making and receiving phone calls or SMS messages. The device has come a long way and is currently used for performing multiple tasks including making videos.

Cinepeer C11 3-axis Smartphone Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer

YouTubers, vloggers, and mobile photographers who fancy capturing memorable moments using their mobile phone cameras resort to using all sorts of mobile phone accessories to get the desired output. The most popular among these useful accessories is a handheld gimbal stabilizer as it aid steady video shooting in addition to offering various other functions.

Considering their popularity and undying demand, it is hardly surprising that the market is crammed with all sorts of gimbal stabilizers. On the downside, they aren’t easy on the pocketbook. In fact, a top-branded gimbal stabilizer could set you back a pretty penny.

Settling for a low-priced alternative isn’t recommended. Is there a high-end gimbal stabilizer that doesn’t cost a bomb is probably the burning question popping inside your head right now. If you are in the market for a high-end gimbal stabilizer that doesn’t carry a steep price tag, we got good news for you.

The feature-rich Cinepeer C11 3-axis smartphone handheld gimbal stabilizer has gone up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price as part of its global launch on Gearbest. The Cinepeer C11 3 would normally set you back $119, but much to the relief of those on a tight budget, it is now available for only $89 on the Chinese online store.

This is a noteworthy 25 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price. An absolute steal at this price, the Cinepeer C11 Gimbal Stabilizer can be deemed as an entry-level smartphone stabilizer that boasts advanced features and adopts a sophisticated design.

An ideal videography partner, Cinepeer C11 offers multiple modes for recording videos, which comes in handy for a novice video shooter. Aside from being a great choice for beginners, the C11 is perfect for professional filmmakers who are willing to explore the vast possibilities that can be achieved with your smartphone.

The main features of the Cinepeer C11 gimbal stabilizer include its ability to minimize shaky footage, and ease of switching between landscape and portrait. Moreover, it comes with four filming options including the Following mode, Lock mode, Full Following mode, and POV mode.

Other equally exciting features are dolly zoom, timelapse / motion lapse / hyperlapse, panorama, object tracking, two-way charging, ergonomic grip, superior quality materials, coupled with exquisite workmanship, and ZY Play app. You can click here to visit the promotion page by clicking here and check out more details about the Cinepeer C11 gimbal stabilizer before placing your order.

With over a hundred pieces sold at the time of writing, this promo is slated to end in 13 days. The global launch time will be from November 4th to December 4th, while this flash sale will come to an end on December 4th.

You can check out equally amazing deals and products under the More Deals category on the promotion page. The More Zhiyun section, on the other hand, features a slew of heavily discounted gimbal stabilizers from Zhiyun.

Samsung Galaxy A51 key specifications leaked

The rumor mill is actively spilling information on the Galaxy A51 smartphone that is expected to go official in Q1 2020. A recent report had revealed that Samsung has started producing the Galaxy A51 in India. A fresh leak has revealed key specifications of the smartphone well of its launch.

Leakster Ishan Agarwal has revealed that the Galaxy A51 is equipped with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display. The A51 is expected to come equipped with One UI 2.0 based Android 9 Pie OS pre-installed. It could be packed with a 4,000mAh battery. For capturing selfies, it may feature a front camera of 32-megapixel. The primary sensor of the camera setup placed on its rear could be of 48-megapixel.

The Galaxy A51 had appeared on Geekbench benchmarking platform last month. It had revealed that the phone is fueled by Exynos 9611 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. Previous reports have revealed that the phone will be hitting the markets in 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions.

The screen of the Galaxy A51 likely to feature a small notch and it is expected to deliver full HD+ resolution. Like the Galaxy A50s, the upcoming Galaxy A51 could be equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader.

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Samsung Galaxy A50s

The images of the internal components have revealed that it will be equipped with a L-shaped quad camera system and it will be featuring a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. The handset could be available in silver, black and blue color variants.

It appears that the Galaxy A51 may not be too different from the Galaxy A50s that had gone official in September. In India, the Galaxy A50s is priced at Rs. 20,999. Hence, it is likely that the Galaxy A51 will be also costing around Rs. 21,000.

The Galaxy A50s has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED full display with under-display fingerprint sensor. The Exynos 9611 chipset powers the phone’s 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. It comes in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. On its rear is a 48-megapxiel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera system and it has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. The device is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging.

 

 

 

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Pre-Order AMAZFIT Stratos 3 Smart Sports Watch for Just $199.99 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

AMAZFIT unveiled two new smartwatches dubbed the Stratos 3 and Stratos 3+ International Edition under its Huami lineup during the IFA 2019, which took place in Germany.

AMAZFIT Stratos 3 Smart Sports Watch

It shows that AMAZFIT fans will be able to get their tech greedy hands on the most professional smart sports watch ever released under the Huami sub-branded. While there are noteworthy differences between the two upcoming smartwatches, the Stratos 3 has already gone up for pre-order through GeekBuying.

As if that weren’t enough, the Chinese online store will be doling out a significant discount on the Stratos 3 Smart Sports Watch for a limited period. In other words, you can pre-order the AMAZFIT-branded smartwatch for a considerably lowered price.

Before checking out more details, it is worth mentioning that the Stratos 3 has been assigned a specific coupon code that GeekBuying users can apply for an extra discount at checkout. The irresistible AMAZFIT Stratos 3 comes bearing a steep $279.99 price tag, but much to the relief of those on a tight budget, GeekBuying is offering it for just $ 219.99.

On top of that, GeekBuying users can extend this 21 percent discount by applying coupon code 3Z2F4KJY during the checkout process. The coupon enables you to save $20 more by bringing down the original asking price of the smartwatch to only $199.99 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

AMAZFIT Stratos 3 Smart Sports Watch 1.34 Inch Full Moon Screen Dual-Mode 5ATM GPS Firstbeat Silicone Strap Global Version - Black

Is this the first time you are shopping on GeekBuying? We got good news for you as well. As a new user, you can take advantage of the 2% OFF New User Coupon and avail extra discount.

An absolute bargain at this price, the AMAZFIT Stratos 3 is loaded with exciting features and packed with top-notch specifications. It sports an easy-to-read 2.5D capacitive touch screen with an HD resolution of 320 x 320 pixels. Furthermore, it uses high-quality Corning Gorilla glass material for added protection.

It adopts the reflective display technology that ensures the dial is always bright and never goes off. The brightness adjusts automatically based on the environment so you do not need to worry about not being able to see the display in dark environments or bright sunny conditions.AMAZFIT Stratos 3 Smart Sports Watch 1.34 Inch Full Moon Screen Dual-Mode 5ATM GPS Firstbeat Silicone Strap Global Version - Black

The Stratos 3 features hand-polished stainless steel bezel that reflects the elegant luster, while the hardness of the ceramic keeps the watch safe from accidental scratches and other damages. Moreover, the feature-laden smartwatch comes with a 5ATM water-resistant rating, which means you can wear it while swimming and even record data as it supports open water and swimming pool modes.

It has 316L stainless steel buttons that simplify and expedites the control. The case of the watch sports 3D laser carbon fiber texture that gives it an elegant outward appearance. Moreover, it supports 19 sports patterns including running, walking, outdoor riding, swimming pool, swimming, open water swimming, etc.

To accurately record your daily movements, mileage, altitude, etc, the Stratos 3 uses comes with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, and Galileo. Using the first beat exercise algorithm, the smartwatch provides physical exercise data based on the amount of your exercise.

It is backed by a robust battery that delivers an ultra-long standby time of up to 7 days in the Smart Mode. You can wirelessly connect the Stratos 3 to Bluetooth earbuds to listen to your favorite soundtracks or enjoy media save on the watch’s internal storage while running.

You can head straight to this link to place your pre-order and use the coupon code for extra discounts. Note that the promo is slated to end in 24 days.

 

Buy Viofo A129-DG Full HD Car Dash Dual Camera DVR for Just $117 from Banggood [Coupon]

Chinese online retailer Banggood is known for offering the best bang for your buck! If you are in the market for a budget smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc, you might want to check out Banggood’s wide range of products that go up for sale bearing unbeatable prices.

Viofo A129-DG Duo Dual Channel 5GHz Wi-Fi Full HD Car Dash Dual Camera DVR with GPS

In addition to doling out noteworthy discounts on products across various categories, Banggood offers big coupon codes that can be used for a discount during the checkout process. For instance, the popular online store is now offering the Viofo A129-DG Duo Dual Channel 5GHz Wi-Fi Full HD Car Dash Dual Camera DVR with GPS for a heavily discounted price that can be grabbed by applying a specific coupon code.

Viofo A129-DG Duo Dual Channel 5GHz Wi-Fi Full HD Car Dash Dual Camera DVR with GPS

Designed to offer a dual-channel full-HD video recording, the Viofo A129-DG houses a Sony Starvis Image Sensor for crystal clear recordings with vibrant color, rich details regardless of the lighting environment. The dual Sony Exmor Image Sensors have been outfitted inside both the front, as well as the rear-mounted cameras.

Furthermore, the A129 gives a full HD 1080P resolution recording with low noise in every lighting condition. Since the car dash camera DVR uses matching sensors in front and back cameras, the video details and colors match when shown beside each other or when you use PiP (Picture in Picture).

Furthermore, it has an external GPS module for recording the speed and route data in the video file so that compatible viewers can access the data on playback. To ensure the videos are correctly time stamped, it will keep the camera’s clock in synchronization with GPS time.Viofo A129-DG Duo Dual Channel 5GHz Wi-Fi Full HD Car Dash Dual Camera DVR with GPS

The feature-laden Viofo A129-DG Full HD Car Dash Dual Camera DVR would normally set you back $217.47, but if you aren’t willing to shell out that kind of money on a car DVR, all you need to do is to apply coupon code BGBinKupon562 at the time of checking out.

The aforesaid coupon enables you to save $100.47 even before you place your order. In other words, you can bring the original asking price of the Viofo A129-DG Full HD Car Dash Dual Camera DVR down to just $117 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon at the time of checking out.

Moreover, you can get free shipping on orders over $19.99. To take full advantage of the coupon before it expires, simply follow this link.

To stay true to its reputation for offering the best products at unbeatable prices, Banggood keeps coming up with amazing promotion sales from time to time. Much to the delight of online shoppers, Banggood has launched the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, wherein the site’s loyal users can avail great discounts on top-branded products that have been placed under specific categories.

Banggood 11.11 Global Shopping Festival

The first category on the activity page is called Selected Brand Deals and it is teeming with products from leading manufacturers such as Xiaomi, iMars, Baofeng and more. Some of these products have been assigned coupon codes that you can apply at checkout for instant savings.

Just like the first section, the Recommended category features a slew of heavily discounted products including the BlitzWolf BW-FYE6 TWS Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earphone, the Xiaomi ZAJIA Automatic Sense Infrared Induction Water Saving Device and many more. Brand-conscious buyers can head straight to the Star Flagship Store section for noteworthy discounts on top-branded products.

The first hundred customers to place an order for a product available under the Shop & Win category will be eligible for a free gift. The Hot Trend List section is worth checking out as well, especially if you fancy keeping up with the trends without emptying your pocket.

The concluding category on the promotion page dubbed New Branded Products gives you a chance to get rock bottom price if you reserve the product first. The category features a myriad of amazing items that usually carry steep price tags.

To ensure you grab the biggest discounts during the activity period, all you need to do is to follow this link before the promo comes to an end.

Note that the hotly-anticipated 11.11 Shopping Festival is slated to kick off in just five days. The imminent event will bring some of the biggest discounts on products that are well-received across the globe. Moreover, it will feature top-branded devices that you’d probably refrain from buying any other day due to the steep price tags they carry.

Realme X2 Pro vs Asus Zenfone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A80: Specs Comparison

The flagship killer Realme X2 Pro finally went on pre-orders globally today 4th November. It is already considered the flagship killer of the year by a lot of people, but this does not mean it is the only valid option in that price range. Thanks to street prices, in that range you can also find other amazing high-end devices, such as the Asus Zenfone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy A80. But do they stand a chance with the Realme X2 Pro under every aspect? You can discover it by going ahead and reading this in-depth specs comparison.

Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Asus Zenfone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A80

Oppo Realme X2 Pro Asus Zenfone 6 Samsung Galaxy A80
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 161 x 75.7 x 8.7 mm, 199 g 159.1 x 75.4 x 9.2 mm, 190 grams 165.2 x 76.5 x 9.3 mm, 220 g
DISPLAY  6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 8 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 9 Pie, Color OS Android 9 Pie, Zen UI Android 9 Pie, One UI
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA  Quad 64 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.5, f/2.2 and f/2.4 Dual 48 + 13 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.4 Triple 48 + 8 MP + TOF, f/2.0 and f/2.2
BATTERY  4000 mAh, fast charging 50W with SuperVOOC Flash Charge 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W 3700 mAh, fast charging 25W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES  Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot, reverse charging, flip-up cameras Dual SIM slot, rotating cameras

Design

Asus and Samsung put much effort into creating innovative designs this year, especially with these two devices. Both Asus Zenfone 6 and Samsung Galaxy A80 come with rotating camera modules in order to guarantee a notch-less display and let people use the rear cameras as front camera. This also results in very narrow bezels around the display, with the Samsung Galaxy A80 boasting the highest screen-to-body ratio. Both the phones have a glass back and an aluminum frame, but unlike the Zenfone 6, the Samsung Galaxy A80 has an in-display fingerprint scanner instead of a rear-mounted one. I even like more the rotating mechanism of the Galaxy A80, if we only talk about the aesthetics.

 

Display

The best display panel is undoubtedly the one found on the Realme X2 Pro. It is the only to support the HDR10+ standard for richer image quality, especially with multimedia content. Further, it has a 100 percent DCI P3 coverage and even a higher 90 Hz refresh rate that is very great for gamers. Despite being an IPS panel, the display found on the Zenfone 6 is still a high-end screen with a Full DCI P3 coverage and HDR10 support. And even though the Samsung Galaxy A80 has an AMOLED display, the Zenfone 6 looks more interesting. However, as said above, it lacks an in-display fingerprint reader.

 

Hardware/Software

The most performing smartphone of the trio is the Realme X2 Pro as it is one of the most powerful flagships out there sold at a midrange-class price. It is even equipped with up to 12 GB of RAM and a UFS 3.0 internal storage, that is simply amazing. The second place goes to the Asus Zenfone 6 fueled by the Snapdragon 855 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM, while the Samsung Galaxy A80 is just an upper mid-ranger with its Snapdragon 730 processor, but it is still very fast and smooth.

 

Camera

The cameras found on the Asus Zenfone 6 are the most interesting not only because of the photo quality but also because of its flip-up mechanism allowing you to take photos from unusual angles. Further, the rear camera can also be used as a front camera. The Realme X2 Pro deserves a second place with its 64 MP quad camera which is more versatile for various kinds of scenarios, while the Samsung Galaxy A80 is not so exciting despite its rotating camera mechanism.

 

Battery

The presence of a huge 5000 mAh battery makes the Asus Zenfone 6 last a lot more than its rivals on a single charge, despite the IPS display. It even supports reverse charging so that it can be used as a power bank.

 

Price

You need just €399/$444 to grab a unit of the Realme X2 Pro in the base configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. Asus Zenfone 6’s listing price starts from €499/$556, while Samsung Galaxy A80 actually costs about €450/$500. If you do not care so much about cameras and battery life (in that case Asus Zenfone 6 is a more correct choice), Realme X2 Pro wins this comparison due to its better display and performance, but it lacks an innovative design and high-end cameras.

 

 

 

Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Asus Zenfone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A80: PRO and CONS

Asus Zenfone 6

PROS

  • Flip-up cameras
  • Notch-less display
  • Huge battery
  • Stereo speakers
  • Reverse charging

CONS

  • IPS display

 

Oppo Realme X2 Pro

PROS

  • Affordable flagship killer
  • Great display
  • Amazing performance
  • Stereo speakers
  • Very fast charging

CONS

  • More anonymous design

 

Samsung Galaxy A80

PROS

  • Rotating cameras
  • Tall notch-less display
  • Good build quality

CONS

  • Lower-end chipset

 

Gearbest 11.11 Sale Pre-Heat Single’s Day Best Deal

Are you ready for the biggest shopping event of the year? Online shoppers across the world wait with bated breath for the 11.11 Sale, which is slated to kick off on November 11th for unmissable deals, great discounts, big coupons, free gifts, and more.

Xiaomi Redmi AirDots TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds Siri Google Assistant 4 Hours Working Time Noise Reduction

To pave the way for the year’s most-awaited shopping festival, Gearbest has launched a new promotion dubbed, 11.11 Sale Pre-Heat Single’s Day Best Deal. Offering an unmissable chance to win treasures worth $1 million, the recently launched promo gives you a lot of cheer about ahead of the big sale.

To win an $11 coupon, all you need to do is to follow certain rules. First off, you must log in to your verified Gearbest account once every day. You earn a $3 OFF Coupon by signing in 3 days totally during the event, and a $6 OFF Coupon for signing in 5 days totally, and $11 OFF Coupon for total 8 days sign-ins.

Winners can access their coupons via the ‘My Coupon’ section. It is worth mentioning here that these coupons will be valid until only for specific products, and are slated to expire on November 12th. You can check out the Hunting Guide section for more details about how you can take full advantage of the promo.

Gearbest 11.11 Sale Pre-Heat Single's Day Best Deal

The activity page features the Xiaomi 11.11 Deals section, wherein you can get your hands on some of the best items from the Chinese company at lowered prices. From the Redmi Note 8 to the recently launched Mi Band 4, the page features products across multiple categories.

Created exclusively for electronics lovers, the Must-Buy Electronics List section promises to offer ‘Good Value for Money.’ You can buy well-received products such as the OnePlus 7T, Teclast T30 tablet, Lenovo E1 smartwatch, etc for considerably lowered prices under this section.

Likewise, you can get top-end smart home appliances such as robot vacuum cleaners, smart lightings, along with a slew of other smart devices without burning a hole in your pocket under the following category called Smarter Home Better Life. The Top Store section comprises numerous sub-categories such as Geek’s Paradise, Arrive in 5 Days, etc with great discounts on items that you’ve always wanted to buy, but couldn’t due to the steep price tags they carry.

Similarly, you can check out the $11.11 Special Offer, and the Cool Men Fashion sections which feature products that have gone up for sale carrying unbeatable prices. We will be checking out the Redmi AirDots, and via Lenovo E1, and the unbeatable prices for which you can get them.

Xiaomi Redmi AirDots TWS Bluetooth Wireless Earphones Headset

Powered by a built-in Bluetooth 5.0 chip, the Redmi AirDots can be touted as a new generation of headphones. The newfangled chip speeds up the transfer rate by up to two times compared to its predecessor. Moreover, it offers a faster and more stable connection.

Xiaomi Redmi Airdots

The Redmi AirDots is crafted to deliver a smoother and uninterrupted listening experience, whether you are listening to your favorite soundtrack or playing a popular game on your mobile device. Furthermore, this ultra-lightweight headset adopts an ergonomic design that comfortably fits inside your ears.

While you’d normally expected a feature-laden music accessory offering these amazing features to carry a steep price tag, the Xiaomi Redmi AirDots is currently available for just $24 on Gearbest. If you spend over $100, you can get $3 off, and get $12 off if your cart value exceeds $300. For more details about the promo, simply follow this link.

Lenovo E1 Smart Watch

There’s no dearth of smart wearables in the market. You can get your tech greedy hands on a wide range of these fitness gadgets that come as a fitness band, smart bracelet or a smartwatch. Capable of keeping a track of your activities, a smartwatch is a must-have for those who fancy leading a healthier lifestyle; however, they don’t come cheap.

If you are in the market for a feature-laden, yet budget smartwatch, you might want to check out the Lenovo E1, which is currently available for a lowered price through Gearbest. So without wasting more time, let’s delve straight into the details.

Lenovo E1 Sports SmartwatchCrafted for sports enthusiasts, the Lenovo E1 boasts an impressive array of features. It uses the single-hand control design for ease of use, particularly when you are either lifting weights, running or can’t use both hands when exercising.

The Lenovo E1 ships with 64KB of RAM and offers a hearty 512KB of internal storage space.

The E1 features a crystal clear 1.33-inch screen, which is attached to a soft silicone strap for a comfortable wearing experience. It can accurately monitor your heart rate and sleep quality to generate a health status report. The watch uses 7H hardness 2.5D glass mirror treatment technology that protects the screen from scratches and other damages.

Furthermore, it runs DIY 3D UI, enabling you to set the wallpaper and the position of the clock yourself. The E1 comes with seven sports modes including walking, running, cycling, skipping, etc. The watch is compatible with Android 4.4 and iOS 8.0 and above.

The device draws its juices from a built-in 180mAh Lithium Polymer battery that provides 10 days of battery life, and 25 days standby time. It can be charged in about 2-3hours.

Much to the relief of those on a tight budget, the coveted Lenovo E1 is now available for a lowered price of only $33.99 on Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 32 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $49.99. On top of that, you can get $10 off if you end up spending over $70.

The Lenovo E1 comes in multiple eye-catching color options such as black, green, with black steel strap, and with red band. With 11 pieces sold at the time of writing, the promo is slated to end in nine days. You can visit this link to get the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Gearbest is touted as one of China’s best online retailers for electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, etc. Gearbest is all set to sweep its loyal users off their feet with great discounts, and amazing offers during the 11.11 Sale.

ASUS Zenfone 6 gets Android 10 stable update

When ASUS took the wraps off the Zenfone 6, they promised the phone will get updated to Android Q and Android R. Android Q actually launched as Android 10 but ASUS’s promise didn’t change as the Zenfone 6 is now the latest flagship phone to get Android 10.

The update is just a little over 800MB and brings all the goodness of Android 10 from new gestures to new ways to customize your notification, and of course, dark mode. The changelog also mentions Support for Google Play System Update which is the new way certain updates will be delivered (via the Play Store).

ASUS ZenFone 6

The update is rolling out in the US as well as in India where the phone is known as the ASUS 6z.

With the Zenfone 6 out of the way, we hope the ROG Phone II will be next. The original ROG Phone is still stuck on Android Oreo, however, an update to Android Pie was confirmed recently following speculations that ASUS wouldn’t be updating the phone anymore. The Zenfone 5Z began receiving a beta version of Android 10 last month, so a stable update should arrive soon.

Zenfone 6 updates

With Android 10 rolling out to the Zenfone 6 already, folks will definitely have more faith in ASUS. The phone is still a recommended device to purchase if you are looking for an affordable flagship. It has a notch-free screen, a large battery capacity, and dual-rear cameras that flip forward to double as the selfie cameras. It also keeps the audio jack and its new ZenUI is a near-stock version of Android with some useful customizations.

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MIUI to get Focus Mode, now available on developer ROM

Following Google’s announcement of Digital Wellbeing last year, manufacturers have been coming up with their own way of getting people to take a break from their phones for a period of time. Earlier this year, OnePlus announced Zen Mode for its phones, a feature that locks you out of most phone functions for a period of 20 minutes or more. Now, Xiaomi has announced that MIUI will be getting a similar feature called Focus Mode.

The announcement was made on Weibo today by the head of MIUI. He revealed that the feature is now available on the developer version and can be accessed by going to Screen Time Management under Settings.

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MIUI’s Focus Mode will allow you to choose from five different time settings. You will be able to set the duration to 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes, or 90 minutes. During this period, your phone will be unusable. It should remain that way even if you restart the device.

It is too early to say when Focus Mode will be available for stable users. We also do not know if all Xiaomi phones will get it but we have a feeling all devices updated to MIUI 11 will get the feature.

Google has made it mandatory for all devices sold after September 3 running Android Pie or Android 10 with Google Apps and Google Services pre-installed to come with a digital wellbeing solution with parental controls.

Manufacturers are required to either integrate Google’s Digital Wellbeing app or develop their own custom app that complies with certain requirements. This rule is also applicable to devices that get updated to Android 9 Pie or Android 10 after the aforementioned date. This explains why so many software updates we have seen from manufacturers in recent weeks have Digital Wellbeing included.

 

UPDATE: Despite official launch, getting the Mate 30 Pro in Malaysia is not a straightforward process

UPDATE: Mudah.my has come forward, removing all ad listings for the Huawei Mate 30 series on their website. On top of this, they are taking steps to improve the safety features on-board to improve the buying and selling experience. This will hopefully reduce the chances of consumers being scammed in the future.

The Huawei Mate 30 series has endured a torrid release. While Huawei unveiled the Mate 30 line in September at an event in Munich, it initially released the devices exclusively within China. Then, Huawei announced that it would sell both devices in Malaysia, which seemed like a big step forward for the company, but it’s not as straightforward as it seems.

Firstly, the Chinese company is only offering 4G variants of its handsets, there is no 5G option available. That’s not really much of a problem in Malaysia where 5G is barely present. You also cannot choose which SKU you would like either, with the registration form only giving the option of your preference between Black and Space Silver. The real problem comes in when you actually try to purchase the device.

The Huawei Mate 30 Referral Program

In a statement by Bill Liu, Country Director of Huawei Malaysia, customers can pre-order any Mate 30 series smartphone with a referral code from an owner of the Mate 30 Pro (from the Exclusive Ownership Program). According to Liu, this is part of Huawei’s plan for consumers to “connect with owners to understand the device”.

This may seem fine and dandy, but this process comes with several caveats that complicate matters. For starters, to actually get a referral code you need to have owned at least two Huawei Mate devices before this. Doing this doesn’t just give you the ability to pre-order the device, but it also grants you your own referral code that you can share with others.

Now, these hurdles are in place largely because the Mate 30 series is Huawei’s first flagship device to come with Huawei Mobile Services (HMS)—the alternative to Google Mobile Services. That’s received its fair share of skepticism, so Huawei’s initial ownership program was targeted towards users who have owned two Huawei Mate devices in the past.

Thankfully, there’s incentive to go through the hassle. Customers who successfully pre-order the Mate 30 series under the referral program will be entitled to a Huawei SuperCharge Wireless Car Charger, Huawei PU Back Casing, and Huawei Care (1 year Extended warranty + 6 Month Screen Crack Protection). For those who successfully gain 5 pre-order referrals, they will get a free Huawei Watch GT.

There have been several Malaysian users who have managed to pre-order and even collect their own Huawei Mate 30s and Mate 30 Pros. According to them, the reception to the new referral program hasn’t been great, and the turnout is quite small. It seems like the Huawei Mate 30 Pro isn’t doing too hot in Malaysia, and it doesn’t help that Huawei Malaysia haven’t flaunted any sales numbers like they usually do.

This was to be expected though, the device is still a hard sell, even without all the complicated procedures in place. The lack of Google services is bad any user, though Huawei Malaysia is surprisingly hush on the matter. Many consumers are still oblivious as to whether Google apps are on the Mate 30 line or not. Huawei however have diverted focus over to different topics, choosing to heavily push the device’s camera capabilities instead.

Fake Huawei Mate 30 units abound

The limited availability has also led to another entirely different issue. Because Huawei is heavily marketing the Mate 30 Pro (billboard ads, fullpage newspaper ads) but actual units are hard to get, lots of fakes are going on sale in Malaysia via e-commerce sites like Lazada and Mudah.my.

These devices are priced way too low to be legitimate, but they manage to fool gullible consumers who don’t know any better. This problem is doubled due to Lazada and especially Mudah.my’s hands off approach to return policies, where sellers can set their own policies depending on how they see fit. I don’t need to explain how this can results in a cavalcade of potential problems.

Retail units are already available?

Thankfully it appears there’s a bit of a silver lining, though it does complicate the pre-order situation. It now appears that you might not need a special code to get the Mate 30 Pro at all. Malaysian smartphone retailer Mobile2Go currently has stocks available which you can buy right away. On top of that, they are throwing additional freebies for the flagship quad-camera device.

According to the retailer, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro on sale is the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant which retails for RM3,899. If you purchase it from them, they are giving away a case, a wireless charger, 10,000mAh power bank, a 10L backpack and a 3-in-1 premium gift box. The confusing part is that you need to contact them directly to secure a unit, but it’s otherwise completely legitimate.

While Mobile2Go were the first retailers to obtain legitimate local units of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, other big retailers like DirectD and InfoTech have also begun to receive ready stock. Pricing remains the same, with the Mate 30 going for RM2799 and the Mate 30 Pro retailing for RM3899. These don’t come with as many goodies, but they’re safer options than the random online seller and much more convenient than Huawei’s referrals.

We really hope Huawei does away with the cumbersome referral system and will simply allow consumers to purchase the Mate 30 line. If they’re worried about the reception the device will receive because it’s lacking Google services, then they need to be more transparent about it. As it stands, it seems like they’re deliberately hiding it from consumers, and it’s not a good look.