Touted as a stabilization system, a gimbal is crafted to enable handheld shooting or camera shake or vibration. This is a highly useful accessory for mobile photographers, YouTubers who make vlogs, and videos using either high-end digital cameras or their mobile phone cameras.
If you are looking for best gimbals for vlogging, shooting videos, or any other purpose, you are likely to stumble upon tens of thousands of gimbal stabilizers that usually carry steep price tags. Those searching for a budget alternative, on the other hand, are more likely to end up buying a gimbal that doesn’t offer enough features.
Much to the relief of those on a tight budget, Gearbest is offering a top-end gimbal stabilizer, that’s loaded with awe-inspiring features at a lowered price. Check out the KEELEAD S5 3-axis handheld gimbal which is crafted for mobile filmmakers.
While the KEELEAD S5 would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online, as well as offline stores, Gearbest is offering it for just $119.98. This is a noteworthy 25 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $159.97. Aside from that, you can get $1 off on orders over $50, and save $3 on orders that exceed $100.
The KEELEAD S5 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer comes in four different bundles, each teeming with a myriad of amazing items. For instance, set 1 includes the S5 gimbal, USB cable, manual, and safe tether.
The KEELEAD S5 supports all smartphones that weigh up to 230 grams and are up to 3.35-inches in height. The feature-laden gimbal stabilizer offers 330-degrees pan, 325-degrees of tilt, and 180-degrees roll. It features a big cine-style focus/zoom wheel with a witness mark.
Moreover, it offers the Dolly Zoom Vertigo effect, multiple time-lapse, along with follow-mode choices. A great choice for vlogging or mobile filming, the KEELEAD S5 delivers an impressive runtime of up to 12 hours, and it supports an external power pack as well so you can continue filming without worrying about the device constantly running out of juice.
You can control the S5, select iOS/Android phone functions, and perform several other tasks via the Gimbal Pro app, which can be downloaded for free. The gimbal stabilizers work with devices running Android 5.0 or newer, and iOS 10.0 or newer. In other words, it is compatible with the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6/7/8/S/Plus and more.
To grab the discount, place your order and check out more details about the KEELEAD S5 Gimbal Stabilizer, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. Note that the promo will be valid for seven days only.
Now however, it seems like that’s no longer a problem as Huawei’s bringing the EMUI 10 Public Beta to the Huawei Mate 20 family of devices. This includes devices like the Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design, Huawei Mate 20 X (4G). It’s important to note that this update is only for Chinese users who signed up for the beta.
On top of this, Honor devices are also getting a public beta update. The new Honor update will bring all eligible devices and users up to Magic UI 3.0, which brings a magazine interface, dark mode and multi-screen multitasking between devices. It’s essentially the EMUI 10 update under a different name. The Honor devices that will be receiving the Magic UI 3.0 update are the Honor 20, Honor 20 PRO, Honor V20, and Honor Magic 2.
If you are in the market for a high-end laser projector that doesn’t cost a bomb, you might want to give the Xiaomi Wemax ONE PRO a test drive. Currently available on GeekBuying for a lowered price, the Wemax ONE PRO is the world’s first ultra-short projector to adopt the ALPD (advanced laser display) technology.
You’d normally expect a top-branded laser projector to carry a steep price tag, given that it would be loaded with an impressive array of features, aside from having top-notch specifications. Much to the relief of cinephiles who aren’t willing to spend tens and thousands of dollars on such feature-rich laser projectors, the Xiaomi Wemax ONE PRO has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price of just $1,659 on GeekBuying.
This is a significant 59 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of 4,080.99, but there’s more for you to cheer about. In addition to getting the aforesaid discount, GeekBuying users can grab an extra $50 off by applying coupon code GKB50PP at the time of checking out.
In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the WEMAX ONE PRO Laser Projector further down to just $1,609 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button. Consumers who purchase the WEMAX ONE PRO through PayPal will save $20 more as they need to pay just $1,586 for the laser projector.
The Wemax Laser Projector uses ALPD technology by Appotronics to deliver up to 150 inches of full HD quality images in 50cm, with an impressive product life of up to 25,000 hours. In an effort to accomplish user-friendly design goals, the high-end projector adopts a compact minimalist “box” design language, without hampering the style consistency of Bluetooth remote control design.
You can effortlessly control the laser projector from any corner of the room, and instantly access voice assistant and other interactive ways to find your favorite programs, new movies, and other content. Furthermore, the WEMAX ONE PRO Laser Projector offers a maximum of 7000 lumens source brightness and a native contrast of 3000:1.
You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Wemax ONE PRO laser projector and place your order. Note that new users can get a 2% off by applying the New User Coupon during the checkout process. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping at the time of writing.
A few days ago, Google launched the Pixel 4 series composed of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. They are incredible devices not only for their specifications but also because they are phones able to take advantage of all the most recent and advanced features based on artificial intelligence. The Pixel 4 XL is the most powerful model of the series and given the impact that the new line-up had at Google’s event, we decided to compare it with the actual most advanced Android phones in the market: Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. Does it make sense to grab a Google device instead of a flagship from the most important smartphone brands? This comparison will clear your ideas.
Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
Google Pixel 4 XL
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
158.1 x 73.1 x 8.8 mm, 198 g
162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm, 196 g
160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm, 193 g
DISPLAY
6.53 inches, 1176 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED
6.8 inches, 1440 x 3040p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED
I am not a fan of Google Pixel 4’s design. It has a very thick bezel on the upper part without even boasting a notch, and that iPhone 11-like square camera module on the back never convinced me. I appreciate much more the aesthetics of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro which boasts a Horizon display with side touch and no physical keys, as well as an original round-shaped camera module on the back. But the most minimalistic phone here is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ with its full borderless punch-hole display and a very clean glass back. However, the Galaxy Note 10+ is definitely too big for an average user. That is why Huawei Mate 30 Pro is more special.
Display
Due to the support of the HDR10+ standard, the S Pen, very high color accuracy and a wide 6.8-inch diagonal, I would choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ without thinking twice, if I had to choose the best display. But the Google Pixel 4 XL is still amazing with its 90 Hz refresh rate and full DCI-P3 coverage, as well as the HDR support. Huawei Mate 30 Pro is inferior due to its Full HD+ resolution and its lower color accuracy, but it still provides a great display for a flagship.
Hardware/Software
Despite Snapdragon 855+ has been in the market for a while, Google decided to equip the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL with the older Snapdragon 855. Even the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ in its U.S. version is fueled by the Snapdragon 855. Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a more recent Kirin 990 chipset and it guarantees better performance than Snapdragon 855. Further, the Kirin 990 is the first chipset with an (optional) integrated 5G modem, so 5G connectivity guarantees better performance in case you choose the 5G variant. But it is not all about the chipset: there is also the RAM. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has 12 GB of RAM, while Mate 30 Pro has just 8 GB. Further, the European version has a different chipset: Exynos 9825, and up to 512 GB of internal storage, unlike the Mate 30 Pro which stops at 256 GB. So, at the end of the day, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ wins the hardware comparison. Google Pixel 4 XL is better when it comes to the software since it has Android 10 out of the box and more advanced features.
Camera
Huawei Mate 30 wins the camera comparison with a quad camera setup composed of two 40 MP sensors, a TOF camera, and a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. It provides the most astonishing camera quality with excellent and professional detail in every scene, as well as an amazing quality in low light conditions. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has a better selfie camera. Google Pixel 4 XL is still an amazing camera phone, but not at the same level as the Huawei Mate 30 Pro.
Battery
The bigger battery, the Full HD+ display, and the Kirin 990 chipset allow the Huawei Mate 30 Pro to last more on a single charge than Google Pixel 4 XL. It lasts more or less like the Galaxy Note 10+, but the latter seems to provide a longer battery life in some important scenarios thanks to better software optimization.
Price
Google Pixel 4 XL costs €999/$899 globally, Huawei Mate 30 Pro starts from €1099/$1225, and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ from €1129/$1099. Overall, the winner of the comparison is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ due to its better display, long battery life and S Pen support, but we think Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a better camera phone.
Xiaomi has another new product from the depths of their crowdfunding service, and today’s new product is a projector. The Xiaomi Mi Projector Vogue Edition comes from third-party Xiaomi partner Fengmi, who specialize in the production of projectors. Pricing begins at 3699 yuan ($522), which really isn’t too bad for the features on offer.
Previously Fengmi had released the standard Mi Projector, which was a bulky, chunky box that focused mainly on quality. It had a high price tag, and wasn’t really suitable for the standard consumer, which is where the Vogue Edition comes in. It’s a smaller, weaker projector that’s intended for general audience to use.
In line with this idea, the Mi Projector Vogue Edition eschews a few of the features from its more powerful brother. 4K video projecting is gone, with 1080p projecting taking its place. The brightness has also been toned down from a staggering 9000 ANSI lumens to a more modest 1500 ANSI lumens. It’s still brighter than most though, which is good.
The Mi Projector Vogue Edition comes with Fengmi’s own FAV (Feng AdvancedVideo) image optimizations. It helps with the brightness, color gamut, sharpness, skin color reproduction, HDR display and HDMI output quality. It can achieve brightness levels to up to 1500 ANSI lumens when in highlight mode. It comes with over 85% NTSC’s wide color gamut and the colour performance is rich and vivid.
It uses an upgraded graphics edge processing algorithm which can effectively distinguish the edge and details of the image object for processing. This also enhances the image clarity. The projector is also optimized for lower latency when bring streamed through HDMI. This represents a 50% improvement over previous products.
The Mi Projector Vogue Edition uses a high-performance T972 chip with a maximum frequency of 1.9GHz. This reduces power consumption by 55%. It also supports 8K video decoding. For software, it runs the same version of MIUI that comes on Xiaomi’s MiTVs. This means users can customize Smart Patchwall depending on their viewing habits.
Xiaomi has launched a smart Rubik’s Cube under crowdfunding on Mi Mall. Rubik’s Cube is a 3-D combination puzzle invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik. Originally called the Magic Cube, the puzzle was licensed by Rubik to be sold by Ideal Toy Corp. The new Xiaomi smart Rubik’s cube comes with some smart features and adopts a crowdfunding price of just 79 yuan ($11).
In term of appearance, itis similar to the ordinary Rubik’s cube in terms of appearance but has a more concave feel than the ordinary Rubik’s cube. That is because it uses a magnetic positioning design on the interior as well as a smooth body structure which makes it neither get stuck nor fall apart.
The most spectacular aspect which differentiates the Mi Rubik’s cube from the regular ones is that it has a six-axis sensing system which aids in the automatic capture of every rotation and color change. Real-time data synchronization can be realized by connecting the device to a mobile phone via Bluetooth. Of course, there is a dedicated Rubik’s Cube app which we believe is compatible with Android and iOS. The app can calculate the process to solve the cube and also guide users through the process. Even in cases when you make a mistake, the smart app can re-plan the path to solving the cube for you. The Smart Rubik’s Cube app is equipped with 9 different gaming levels with varying degree of difficulty. This helps in a way to challenge the spatial thinking and skills of the user.
At the same time, the app also has a timing function, which records the time, steps and speed from the start of the rotation to the completion of the solution.
The Mi Smart Rubik’s Cube gets its power from a replaceable button battery which supports pairing the device with the app for up to 1 hour daily. That is because it has a low power design. The button battery can last up to 1 year.
Another interesting feature of the Mi Rubik’s Cube is that it can be paired with the MIJIA app and connected with any smart home gadget via Bluetooth. When it is paired, you can control your smart home products as you like by turning the Rubik’s Cube. This will be fun if paired with the Yeelight Smart bulb so the bulb changes colour with each move.
We expect the product to become available outside China soon.
You might have your eyes on the Microsoft Duo, but that’s not coming anytime soon. So what if you really want a brand new dual screen device, and you want it now? LG has you covered with their latest device, the LG G8X ThinQ. It’s essentially just a slightly changed version of the LG G8, but this time it comes with a Dual Screen case.
The G8X ThinQ is a unique take on a dual-screen phone. Instead of using a foldable screen, like Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, or attaching an entire second screen with a hinge, like Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Duo, LG just made a normal phone with one screen. The second screen is based entirely within a case that the G8X slips into.
The phone itself has a 6.4-inch 1080p OLED display. The Dual Screen case adds a second 6.4-inch 1080p OLED, as well as a 2.1-inch monochrome display on the outside. It’s plenty powerful, too, with a Snapdragon 855 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 4,000mAh battery. Even though it’s launching in November, it will come with Android 9 Pie out of the box instead of the newer Android 10.
Available in the US starting November 1st, the G8X ThinQ will arrive as a bundle with the LG Dual Screen accessory, starting at the price of $699. Using a USB-C connector, the combo offers up a number of different dual-screen experiences, including a standard two screen, a game pad and a keyboard, working as a sort of mini-laptop.
The phone has a 12MP f/1.8 primary rear camera while a 13MP f/2.4 super wide-angle camera is the second sensor. Its selfie camera is a 32MP f/1.9 sensor. The LG G8 ThinQ has features such as Night View, 4K Time Lapse, AI Action Shot, Cine Shot, and Studio Mode.
Other features are an in-display fingerprint scanner, 2.4W stereo speaker, dedicated Google Assistant button, DTS:X Surround Sound, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a 4000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0.
In the following weeks LG will then bring the LG G 8X ThinQ to more key markets, including Brazil, Japan, Germany, Mexico, Spain and Turkey. A full list of countries has yet to be revealed, so stay tuned for that.
The Ulefone Armor X5 was released a few days back and it is an upgraded version of the Armor X3 featuring 4G connectivity, better specs, and affordable price. Today, the company revealed the first hands-on video of the device in real-life scenarios so let’s go ahead and check out the video below.
Design-wise, the Armor X5 is exactly the same with its predecessor but comes in a new color variant, Orange. Of course, it sports IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810G certifications and the video proves just that since it withstood sudden drops or water washing.
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On the inside lies the MT6763 8-core SoC and as seen in the video, watching YouTube, checking posts on Twitter, playing Temple Run 2, chatting with friends on Messenger or listening to music was no problem for the device as everything ran smoothly. Also, the clever Custom Key and Gloves Mode are shown in the video.
The camera configuration includes a dual camera on the back with 13MP/2MP sensors and is adequate enough to help the user record wonderful moments and beautiful sceneries during a journey. On the front, there is a 5MP sensor that also supports face unlock. In addition, the Armor X5 packs a 5.5″ all-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio, 3GB/32GB memory configuration, big 5000mAh battery, NFC with Google Pay, dual-4G/dual-VoLTE, and Android 9 Pie.
Right now, the Ulefone Armor X5 is sold on Banggood with a special price of just $99.99. If it caught your attention, you can go ahead and place your order here. For more details about other Ulefone phones, visit the company’s official website.
That opportunity must have presented itself in so short a time as the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren was announced today. This is a 5G version of the McLaren Edition and it will be available in the US as a T-Mobile exclusive.
This is definitely exciting news for OnePlus fans who are on the Magenta network as the OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition are not sold in the US.
T-Mobile says the new OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren will take advantage of their 5G network which uses the 600MHz spectrum. The 5G network is expected to be available to about 200 million people across the US by the end of the year.
The phone shares the same specs as the standard McLaren Edition but adds a Snapdragon X55 5G modem. So you get a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED QHD+ screen, a Snapdragon 855+ processor, 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. A 48MP + 16MP + 8MP triple camera setup sits on the back of the device while a 16MP pop-up selfie camera is available for selfies. The phone also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, runs Android 10, and packs a 4085mAh battery with support for Warp Charge 30T.
OnePlus and T-Mobile are yet to announce a price and date of release but pre-registration has begun.
The official Samsung Exynos Twitter account has released a teaser for a new processor. The teaser is an 11-second video that says the new chip is a cutting-edge processor.
There are speculations that this may be the new flagship processor that will power the Galaxy S11 series scheduled for 2020. That processor is expected to arrive as the Exynos 9830.
The Exynos 9820 was announced in the second week of November 2018. While the date for this launch has not been revealed yet, it is still not far off the mark to assume it is a flagship processor that will be announced.
Yet, others say this chipset may be the Exynos 9630, a new processor that will power the 2020 Galaxy A series. Back in August, unconfirmed camera specs for the 2020 Galaxy A series leaked but there was no mention of the processor in any of these devices.
Even with a new mid-range processor, Samsung will definitely still use some of Qualcomm’s own processors for its phone. We can expect successors to the Galaxy A70 and Galaxy A80 to come with Snapdragon processors.
Chinese electronics manufacturer Hisense today held a launch conference in China where it unveiled two smartphones – Hisense A6L and Hisense A5. The A6L model is definitely the most spectacular of the two models as it features two display screens. The device takes over from the Hisense A6, adopting a similar dual-screen design but comes with a better configuration and ditches the e-ink screen for a better one on the secondary display.
The Hisense A6L dual-screen mobile phone is equipped with a 6.53-inch FHD+ colourful water-drop screen which meets the needs of most smartphone users. Playing games and watching videos is more comfortable on this screen. At the back, the device packs a 5.84-inch HD+ Professional eye-protection luminous screen which can give users a more immersive reading experience.
Since there are two screens, the A6L also supports dual-task mode meaning the screens can be switched at will so that your experience is more dedicated.
In addition, you can receive calls from both sides of the screen. Both screens can also be used to activate the face unlock and fingerprint unlock features. The two screens also come with support for light-sensing DC dimming and several shared functions. So, this could be referred to as two smartphones in one body.
On the camera aspect, the Hisense A6L presents with a 20MP selfie camera. At the rear, there is a dual-camera setup comprising a 24MP main sensor as well as an 8MP ultra-side-angle camera sensor with up to 120-degree wide-angle capture.
As for the processor, the Hisense A6L retains the same Snapdragon 660 SoC as the A6. The device is available in 6GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage versions. Keeping the lights on is a 3800mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support.
As for the prices, the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage version is available for 2599 yuan ($367) while the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version comes in at 2799 yuan ($395). The device is presently available to pre-order on JD.com.
Chinese smartphone maker, Realme which came into existence over a year ago as an offshoot of Oppo has launched a wide variety of smartphones until now. The Realme lineup which started with chronology 1 has already reached 5, excluding the number 4 which is considered unlucky in China.
Having said that, the company has not abandoned software support on some of its earliest handsets. Realme 1 and Realme U1, in this context, are receiving a the latest version of ColorOS 6 which upgrades their security patch to October 2019. Besides, the update also introduces the Dark Mode which is rapidly gaining popularity with each passing day.
The full changelog except for latest security patch and dark mode is as follows:
New Additions
● Added realme laboratory
● Added data switch in the notification panel
● App cloner support more third-party applications
● Added manual lock function by long-press the power button
● Added Google Digital Wellbeing
User Interface
● Optimized system interface
● Redesigned the notification centre style
While the changelog on both the Realme 1 and Realme U1 is identical, the latter gets one photography centric change that is “Partial scene camera effect optimization“.
Noteworthy, the update package for both the handsets weighs over 2 GB, so consider skipping the update until not on an unmetered connection. Specifically, the Realme 1 package weighs 2.14 GB and Realme U1 package weighs 2.05 GB.
According to a senior Realme official, the OTA update is being rolled out in batches which have already reached about 5% users and all the remaining users shall receive it within a week.
Besides, the users who are eager to update their device immediately can do so by installing the update packages manually whose download links are listed below.
At its 5G terminal conference held in China today, Huawei took the wraps off the much-anticipated Mate X 5G. The foldable phone was first unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) earlier this year but has not been officially released until now. Huawei did hint that problems with the yield were responsible for the delay in the release of the device. Here are some pictures of the device scoop up from Weibo.
The Mate X as you know, is Huawei’s first foldable smartphone and it is directly positioned to take on the Samsung Galaxy Fold but seems to have a better design. Talking of the design, the Mate X utilises a design which Huawei calls Falcon Wing with up to 1000 components inside that ensures a seamless performance. It has a thickness of 5.4 mm in the unfolded state which is thinner than the Apple iPad Pro 2018. When it is folded, it still is thin with a thickness of just 11 mm. The device weighs 295 grams.
In order to keep the design thin, the phone doesn’t have the 3.5mm audio jack but it has a USB Type-C port. The phone also packs a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that doubles as the power button. At the side also, is a triple camera setup with the Leica badge.
A quick reminder of the specs. The Mate X has a large 8-inch screen with a resolution of 2480 x 2200 pixels and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded with pretty thin bezels and no notch or “cliff” like the Samsung Galaxy Fold. When folded, It becomes a dual-display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch (2480 x 1148) 19.5:9 display while the other is a 6.38-inch (2480 x 892) 25:9 display. The device is powered by the Hisilicon Kirin 980 chipset with Balong 5000 modem to power the 5G. The chipset is paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It dual nano SIM slots but only one of them supports 5G.
The main camera is a 40MP wide-angle lens, the second one is a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and the third lens is an 8MP telephoto lens. The device packs a 4500mA battery capacity and one interesting thing is the 55W SuperCharge fast charging technology it packs. On the software angle, the Huawei Mate X comes with features design for the foldable display design.
The device comes with a steep 16,999 yuan (~$2403) price tag and will go on sale this November. The company will also launch another foldable phone dubbed Mate Xs powered by Kirin 990 5G next year. Check out more pictures from below.
A few days ago, we reported that Samsung’s ultrasonic fingerprint sensor had a vulnerability that allowed anyone to unlock the Galaxy S10 devices. After this issue received global coverage, several banks across the world have dropped support for Samsung Galaxy S10, and Note 10’s fingerprint login option in their apps.
UK banks like Nationwide Building Society and NatWest have confirmed that they removed support for fingerprint login in their apps for Galaxy S10 users. One of Israel’s largest banks, Hapoalim Bank, has also removed fingerprint login support for both the S10 and Note 10. South Korea’s KaKao Bank has warned S10 users to disable fingerprint authentication from its app, while the Bank of China has completely dropped app support for Galaxy S10, Note 10, and even Tab S6 users.
According to an official statement from Samsung, the fingerprint authentication issue was caused by ultrasonic fingerprint sensors that falsely recognized the 3D patterns appearing on certain silicone screen protectors as genuine fingerprints. The current solution is to remove such covers and to delete and reregister all user fingerprints.
An official update fixing this issue will be issued by Samsung later this week. Until then, you might have some problems logging into your banking apps from the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 devices.
Chinese smartphone maker, Oppo is gearing to expand its reach to Hong-Kong where it plans to sell its offerings via select offline retailers. Noteworthy, the region is currently going observing anti-government protests by locals who have directed their anger on mainland Chinese companies by vandalising their stores.
OPPO Reno 2
According to locals that are familiar with the mattery, the first smartphone that Oppo plans to launch in Hong-Kong is the mid-range Reno 2 which made its official debut last month. Oppo is currently the fifth-largest smartphone vendor in the world and third largest in its home country, China. However, overall sales of handsets in the country are currently seeing a downshift and Hong-Kong launch could possibly make up for some of that loss.
Surprisingly, Oppo is the only mainland Chinese smartphone OEM to remain absent from Hong-Kong until. Offering from brands like Huawei, Xiaomi and Vivo are already available for purchase via both online and offline channels in the territory. While an Oppo spokeswoman declined to comment on its expansion plans, local sources claim the launch of the first Oppo device could happen this very week.
Talking about vandalism caused by locals, a Xiaomi exclusive outlet was set on fire by protesters last week which suffered serious damage. Besides, Huawei’s stand-alone store in a shopping mall has also been attacked by these protesters in the recent past.
As previously mentioned, Oppo has partnered with select offline retail stores owned and run by locals, therefore, the chances of vandalism on these locations are presumed to be minimised greatly.
Sony’s Xperia 1 flagship with an unusually tall 21:9 aspect ratio went on sale earlier in June. Now, the same phone is getting a special Xperia 1 Professional Edition in Japan. The new edition retains the bare specifications of the regular version but makes a few tweaks to help professional photographers and e-sports players.
To start, the 6.5-inch 4K display on the device comes with support for 10-bit color depth and Illuminant D65 color profile. Each Xperia 1 Professional Edition unit is adjusted according to the D65 equivalent color profile to ensure the utmost color accuracy. Further, the phone can now display the home screen in the horizontal orientation to aid the regular workflow of video producers.
The Professional Edition also allows you to add IPTC metadata to photos taken with the Xperia 1 right out of the box. There’s also a pre-installed Imaging Edge Mobile photo transfer app that enables Sony camera users to transfer photos and videos wirelessly to the phone. Finally, the Xperia 1 Professional Edition comes with support for LAN connectivity via a USB Type-C based Wired Lan adapter.
As for the specifications, the phone retains identical hardware as the regular Xperia 1, which includes Snapdragon 855, 12MP triple cameras, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 3330mAh battery.
This special edition retails for 157,000 yen ($1448) after-tax, which asks for a hefty premium (50 percent more) than the regular version.
However, to everyone’s surprise, right after the Meizu conference, TÜV Rheinland released a statement saying that the phone wasn’t tested or certified by their organization. Apart from distancing themselves from Meizu 16T, the company further added that it would take relevant legal measures to deal with this issue.
Meizu 16T is not TUV Rheinland certified: Statement
Did Meizu really lie about TÜV Rheinland certification?
We haven’t yet heard from Meizu about this certification issue, but it is being said that the Super AMOLED panel used by the 16T is actually TÜV Rheinland certified. Meizu didn’t send the phone for independent certification to the organization, which is why they claim Meizu isn’t allowed market the 16T as TÜV Rheinland certified.
Meizu 16T’s marketing material boasts TUV Rheinland certification
Whatever the case, we should see some kind of statement from Meizu clarifying the issue very soon. The company may decide to remove TÜV Rheinland’s logo and certification details from its marketing materials. Or else, it could send the phone to the organization and pay the necessary fees for certifying it.
The Huawei Band 4 shares so many features with the Honor Band 5i that was launched yesterday. It has a 0.96-inch 80 x 160 TFT color display and is powered by a processor called the Apollo 3. Unlike the Honor band which has a circular capacitive home button, the Huawei Band 4 has a pill-shaped button.
The band comes in three color variants – Sakura Pink, Graphite Black, and Amber Sunrise. There are also several watch faces to choose from in the Huawei Watch Face Store.
When it comes to features the Huawei Band 4 has sleep tracking with TruSleep 2.0 which also tracks your heart rate while you sleep. It can identify up to 6 types of sleep problems and will provide suggestions to help you sleep better.
The fitness tracker can track the following activities – indoor and outdoor run, indoor and outdoor walk, and indoor and outdoor cycling. It can also track your activities on the elliptical bike and rower. It will provide details info such as heart rate, heart rate zone, steps, distance, and calories. Other features include Remote Shutter, Find My Phone, and notification for messages, calls, and goals.
The Huawei Band 4 has a 91mAh battery and it has the same USB plug and charge design of the Honor Band 5i eliminating the need for a special cable or connector. The charging time is 1.5 hours and you should get up to 9 days on a single charge. The band connects via Bluetooth 4.2. It also has 5ATM water resistance.
It is priced at ¥199 in China and is already available for pre-order. It will go on sale on November 1. Huawei has also begun taking pre-orders in Indonesia and Thailand.
Diwali is just around the corner and to help you decorate your house we are listing some best smart lights you should grab this festive season. We are bringing some home decor lights to add more fun to the festivities. The interested users can get smart lights from either online or offline stores. There is a vast variety of smart bulbs, lights, and other products from different companies. We are listing some best smart lights available in the market to save your time and energy.
There are a lot many options based on different sizes, features, and wattage. Thanks to the ongoing sales at Amazon and Flipkart where users can grab the best smart lights at a very good price at a reasonable price. Here we have handpicked some best smart lights which can brighten up your home with different color shades.
Syska 7-Watt Smart LED Bulb
It is a modern and minimalist smart LED Bulb that can be a perfect addition to your home. The WiFi-enabled 7 Watt Smart LED Bulb with Glorius glow is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. It can perform various tasks with voice control. The user can change color as per mood from supported 3 million color shades and tones.
Apart from the compatibility with the Amazon Alexa, it supports alarm features and can even set a daily schedule to turn it on automatically. It works with any WiFi router and does not need any special adapter or paid subscription to make it work. The user can control the light from anywhere in the world using its Offical App available for any Android as well as an iOS smartphone. The control for Syska Smart LED bulb is available for every device connected to the same WiFi network.
Usually, it retails for the price of Rs 1,799 but due to ongoing festive sale, it can be bought for Rs 499 from Amazon India.
These are one of the best smart lights available this Diwali with a little hefty price tag. It cross-compatibility across Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and the Google Assitant is unmatchable. It offers 16 million colors to match the occasion and mood.
The user can control the light from anywhere in the world through the smart device. It supports 50 light presets with over 12 switches. It can give you a feel of the rising sun and helps to energize you with multiple lighting options.
The power usage is of 9.5 Watts and is compatible with Android 4.4+ and iOS 9+ devices. It comes with 2 years warranty and will work with the Philips Hue starter kit.
Xiaomi is well known for its smart IoT based devices. They have a vast brochure of smart devices from smart bulbs to refrigerators. The Xiaomi Mi Smart LED Bulb is favorite among the Mi Fans. Just like the Philips, this LED Smart Bulb supports various features such as 16 million color gamut, 800 Lumens brightness, and App Control. It has an extra-long life of up to 11 years and does not need a bridge to make it work.
It can be easily controlled via its app and is compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and Google Assistant. It can be purchased directly from Mi.com, Amazon India or Flipkart stores. You have to buy a B22 socket separately to make it turn on.
It is the cheapest smart bulb available in India with compatibility across Alexa and Google Assistant. The 9W Smart Bulb does not support 16 million colors but has shades of white and yellow. The user can control the device from anywhere with its smart app available on every popular mobile ecosystem. It also supports Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
The user can easily tune white color and can dim the intensity of the light to suit all kinds of themes including reading, leisure, etc. Wipro Garnet 9W Smart Bulb can tune brightness up to 810 lumens with a default color temperature of 6500 Kelvin. Its scheduler allows you to automatic schedule turn ON or OFF. A customized fiction can also be created IFTTT app on your Android or iOS smartphone.
Halonix Prime Prizm is currently retailing for Rs 599 on Amazon. It is available in different wattage variants – 10W and 12W with holder options of B22 and E27. It is intact with 2 years of warranty from the date of the invoice. These bulbs work flawlessly with Alexa English/Hindi and Google Assistant.
The major pros are its remote and timing feature which automates the lighting. Multiple bulbs can be grouped together to set conditions, timers, and moods. It can easily work with a simple WiFi router, there’s no need for special HUB. The default color temperature is set to 4000 Kelvin with 972 Lumens.
It is Amazon’s own brand offering all the features at a competitive price. Solimo Smart 12W LED support color gamut of 16 million shades with a color temperature range of 3000K to 6500 K. It is priced for Rs 659 with a 1-year warranty. The compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant allows us to control it through voice. Its native Smart Life App makes it accessible from anywhere around the globe via Android and iOS devices.
Solimo Smart LED can work with a simple 2.4GHz WiFi router sans the additional gateway or HUB. It comes in two wattage options of 9W and 12W.
Huawei announced a number of products today focused on 5G. However, not everyone can afford a 5G smartphone but that does not mean you should not enjoy 5G speeds. With Huawei’s new 5G Mobile WiFi Pro and 5G Mobile WiFi, you can enjoy 5G on your other device(s).
The Huawei 5G Mobile WiFi Pro (Black with a leather texture) is big thanks in part to its large battery capacity of 8000mAh. This makes sense since 5G consumes battery. However, it has been designed to be able to charge your devices too. It supports 40W input charging, 22.5W output wired charging, and 15W reverse wireless charging.
The Huawei 5G Mobile WiFi (white) has a smaller battery, 4000mAh to be exact. It also supports only 18W charging and doesn’t have support for wireless charging.
The mobile routers are shaped like a power bank with a design that reminds one of the Mate 20 RS. The routers also have a screen at the top which displays a QR code so you can easily connect to the network.
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There is a Balong 5000 modem inside the device with support for NSA and SA. Huawei promises 1.56Gbps connections speeds and up to 867Mbps internet speeds. The 5G mobile WiFi also supports 4K 60fps live streaming.
Huawei did not announce a price tag but it says both will be available in December. The pro version will be available in Ceramic White and Elegant Black while the standard version will be available in only white.
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