Huawei Mate 30 is expected to ship 10 million units in the next few months

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Oct 24, 2019

Huawei recently launched its flagship smartphones in the form of Huawei Mate 30 series, which has been very popular in its home market China. The phone went on sale last month, i.e. September and earlier this month, it was reported that the company managed to sell over a million units of the same.

Now, He Gang, President of Huawei’s Consumer Business and Mobile Product Line has said that the sale of flagship Huawei Mate 30 series is expected to reach 10 million units by the end of this year, before the Spring Festival.

Additionally, he has also revealed that the company’s total smartphone shipments are expected to be around 240-250 million for the current year. The 4G version of the Mate 30 series went on sale last month while the 5G variants are set to go on sale next month.

This seems like a major achievement for the company which has been hit by a ban by the United States, barring the company from using any technology from the US-based firms. That’s the reason Mate 30 series comes without support for Google apps and services.

While the lack of support isn’t a big deal for the Chinese market given that most Android phones in the region comes without support for Google Play services, access to Google apps and services is vital in other regions.

Despite the lack of access to Google, the company has started the international expansion of the Huawei Mate 30 series smartphones and is now being sold in some regions of Europe and in Malaysia.

He Gang has not revealed anything related to the sales forecast of the Huawei Mate X smartphone. He said that at this stage, the company is hoping to learn and understand the customer experience with the foldable smartphones.

For those who are unaware, Huawei has finally released its much-awaited Mate X foldable smartphone in China which will go on sale from 15th November. The Kirin 990 SoC powered variant of the Mate X will be launched in March next year.

[UPDATE: Pre-sales Begin] Palm confirms that its coming to China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2019

UPDATE: The Palm Phone is up for pre-sales on JD.com with a price tag of 1,999 Yuan (~$283). The shipments of the phone will begin on Nov. 1 and it will be available for buying in Xuanwu Ash and Elegant Gold color editions.

Original story follows…

Palm Phone was made official in the U.S. through Verizon with a price tag of $199 last year. The unlock edition of the phone had arrived with a price tag of $349. Recently, the same phone was spotted on TENAA with all its specifications recently. It suggested that the TCL powered Palm may soon debut the Palm Phone in China. The official Weibo account of Palm China states that it will be soon launching a phone in the country.

The below shown poster carries the image of the Palm Phone. It indicates that the company is likely to launch the same phone in China in the coming days. The details of the phone are known through its U.S. launch and TENAA listing.

Palm Phone Specifications

The Palm Phone that can easily fit in the palm of the user measures 96.6 x 50.6mm and it weighs only 62.5 grams. The handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and serves a companion for the main smartphone of the user. It can synch all the notifications and messages from the main phone. The interface of the phone is similar to WatchOS.

The IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant device is equipped with a 3.3-inch IPS LCD display that supports 720 x 1280 pixels HD resolution. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass. The front side of the phone features an 8-megapixel selfie shooter and it has a rear camera of 12-mgeapixel with LED flash.

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The Snapdragon 435 chipset is present under the hood of the Palm Phone along with 3 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 32 GB and it has a microSD card slot for more storage. The 800mAh battery of the Palm Phone offers 3 days of standby time. It comes with connectivity features like 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and USB-C.

Palm may not be a familiar for consumers in China. It used to a popular mobile phone manufacturer and was known for handheld devices featuring Palm OS, webOS, Windows CE and other operating systems. However, its popularity declined due to the rise of the global smartphone era. In 2018, the Palm Phone was announced by a San Francisco based startup named Palm that was backed by China-based TCL and famous NBA star Stephen Curry.

Realme smartphones will be getting exclusively customized ColorOS 7

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Jeet

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Oct 24, 2019

Realme started off as a sub-brand of OPPO but soon after its formation, the company split from the parent company to operate independently. Starting operations from India, Realme has now established presence in several regions.

Although it is an independent brand, Realme is using a lot of resources from OPPO to keep its operations going. One of them is ColorOS, a custom Android skin from Chinese smartphone maker OPPO, which is also being used by Realme.

There were reports making rounds about Realme working on its own operating system named RealmeOS based on Android, which will look very close to the stock Android. When the company announced a closed beta testing for the Realme 3 Pro users in India, it was assumed to be for the upcoming RealmeOS.

However, if the latest information coming from Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth is to be believed, then the RealmeOS is not coming. Instead, the company will get its own branch of ColorOS with the upcoming major release — ColorOS 7.

Madhav Sheth has confirmed that the company’s smartphones will have an execlusive customized version of the ColorOS 7 that will be similar to the stock Android in terms of user interface. However, he has not shared more information about the same.

In the same AskMadhav Q&A session, he also confirmed that the company’s smartphones with quad-camera setup — Realme 5, 5 Pro, and XT will be getting video recording support with the ultra wide camera lens. He also hinted about the Realme Fitness Tracker getting launched in India pretty soon.

Coming to the upcoming ColorOS 7, there’s noting known about this custom user interface at this time. However, OPPO Vice President recently confirmed that the OPPO Reno 10X Zoom will be getting the ColorOS 7, which was also the first official confirmation from the Chinese company about the existence of ColorOS 7.

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iQOO Neo SD855 Iceland Aurora color variant revealed hours before its official launch

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Jeet

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Oct 24, 2019

Vivo’s sub-brand for premium gaming smartphones — iQOO has been teasing the launch a new smartphone — iQOO Neo SD855 variant. The phone is all set to go official in its home country China today at 19:00 PM local time.

Now, hours before the phone’s official launch, the company has shared a render of the upcoming smartphone, revealing a new color variant — Iceland Aurora. It is a gradient color option with a combination of lighter shade of Blue and Purple colors.

From the previously shared information, it has already been known that the smartphone will come in two more color options — Purple and Black. Through company’s teasers and several leaks, the upcoming phone’s specifications are already known.

It has been already confirmed that the iQOO Neo SD855 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor and will pack 4,500mAh battery that will come with support for 33W fast charging.

The specifications of the device, leaked through the TENAA listing, reveals that the phone will be featuring a 6.38-inch AMOLED display that supports Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The renders of the phone in the listing reveals that the device will have a waterdrop notch on top of the display.

Along with the SD855 SoC clocked at 2.84GHz, the smartphone will also come with 6GB and 8GB RAM variants and three storage options to choose from — 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. The company has already confirmed that the device will come with UFS 3.0 storage. However, there won’t be microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity on the device.

Coming to the camera setup, the device will have a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary wide-angle sensor, and a 2-megapixel tertiary depth sensor. On the front side, it is expected to come with a 12-megapixel snapper.

The smartphone will be offered in three colors — Carbon Black, Electro-optic Purple, and Icelandic Aurora. The iQOO Neo Snapdragon 855 Edition is now up for reservation in China and will be available for purchase from 1st November.

Huawei Nova 6 5G (WLZ-AN00) in works; December launch likely

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2019

Currently, the Kirin 990 chipset by Huawei is the only 5G flagship chipset in the market. The Exynos 990 that went official earlier today is Samsung’s 5G flagship SoC that will be possibly seen first on the Galaxy S11 series next year. The Kirin 990’s 5G major rival is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865. It is expected to go official by December. With few months of time in hand, Huawei is reportedly aiming to launch couple of 5G flagship phones before its competitors. The Honor V30 5G is expected to go official in the coming month. Fresh information reveals that the Huawei Nova 6 5G phone is also in works.

A new 5G phone from Huawei with model number WLZ-AN00 has been spotted on the database of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT). It appears that the smartphone could be codenamed as Waltz. The listing has no information on the specs of the phone, but it does confirm that the Nova 6 is a 5G smartphone. Probably, it will be also powered by the Kirin 990 5G chipset.

Huawei is expected to announce the Honor V30 5G smartphone. Since the Nova 4 had gone official in December last year, the Nova 6 may arrive by the end of this year. Plenty of variants of the smartphone such as WLZ-TL10, WLZ-TL00, WLZ-AL10, WLZ-AL00, WLZ-L29, WLZ-LX2 and many more have already appeared on the database of Bluetooth SIG body. Again, no details on the specs of the phone have appeared through its Bluetooth certification. However, it appears that the Nova 6 will be also available in non-5G edition.

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In related news, Honor President George Zhao has revealed that the upcoming Honor V30 will be equipped with support for Non-Stand Alone (NSA) and Stand Alone (SA) modes. Plenty of leaks have revealed many details of the phone. It is speculated that there will be two models such as Honor V30 and Honor V30 Pro.

Rumors have it that the Honor V30 Pro will have an OLED 90Hz display with an elliptical punch-hole for dual selfie snappers. It could be featuring a 60-megapixel quad camera. It may house a 4,200mAh battery that will carry support for 40W SuperCharge technology and it may also support 15W wireless charging. The Honor V30 may come with an IPS LCD display with a punch-hole for single selfie camera. The non-5G edition of Kirin 990 may power the device. It may house a60-megapixel triple camera system. The handset may come with a 4,000mAh battery with 22.5W SuperCharge technology. It may not feature wireless charging support. The Honor V30 and V30 Pro may not cost more than 3,000 Yuan (~$424) in China.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 starts getting update to fix fingerprint recognition issue

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 24, 2019

A story emerged last week that the Galaxy S10 fingerprint can be unlocked by an unregistered fingerprint when a sub-standard screen protector was attached. The story rattled the headlines when it emerged last week. Apparently, the issue also affected the Galaxy Note 10 series.

Samsung promised to push a fix for the issue soon and that is already happening. The update is said to be hitting Galaxy S10 and Note 10 units in South Korea. We expect a global rollout to happen pretty soon.

The software flaw was first reported by a British woman whose Galaxy S10 unit was successfully unlocked by her husband’s thumbprint after fixing a cheap screen protector on the device. The lady had bought a £2.70 gel screen protector on eBay and then noticed her left thumbprint, which was not registered could also unlock the phone. Both of her husband’s thumbs could also unlock the phone. The same scenario played out when the screen protector was added to another relative’s phone which we believe is also a Galaxy S10.

The scanner sends ultrasounds to detect 3D ridges of fingerprints in order to recognise users. Samsung explained the problem by noting that the ultrasonic fingerprint was mistakenly “recognizing 3-dimensional patterns appearing on certain silicone screen protecting cases as users’ fingerprints.”

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Moto G8 Plus Geekbench listing appears before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2019

Motorola is expected to unleash the Moto G8 series of smartphones later today through an unveil event in Brazil. Ahead of the launch, the Moto G8 Plus has been spotted on Geekbench benchmarking platform. The listing confirms that the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 665 mobile platform.

In the below show screenshot of the Geekbench 5 benchmarks of Moto G8 Plus, it can be seen that the device is powered by a “trinket” chipset which refers to the Snapdragon 665 SoC. The chipset that has a base frequency of 1.80GHz is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. The handset runs on Android 9 Pie OS. In the single-core test, it has scored 314 points and it has recorded a score of 1264 points in the multi-core test.

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Moto G8 Plus Specifications (Rumored)

Reports that have surfaced in the recent weeks have revealed almost everything about the Moto G8 Plus smartphone. It is speculated that the smartphone is equipped with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch that produces 1080 x 2280 pixels full HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio.

The front notch of the phone is expected to house a 25-megapixel selfie camera. The renders of the phone have revealed that it features a triple camera setup on its back. It comprises of a 48-megapixel primary lens, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens with 117-degree field-of-view that is dubbed as Action Camera and a 5-megapixel depth assist lens. The rear-facing logo of the company is integrated with a fingerprint reader.

The Android 9 Pie OS with its near stock experience will be available on the Moto G8 Plus. The smartphone is expected to release in 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions. For more storage, it could be equipped with a microSD card slot. The G8 Plus is likely to draw power from a 4,000mAh capacity. Motorola’s TurboPower rapid charging technology could be available on the device. As far as connectivity is concerned, the G8 Plus will offer regular features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. Some regions may receive NFC-enabled variant of the phone.

The renders have suggested that the Moto G8 Plus will be housed in a polycarbonate chassis and it will come in color options such as Blue and Red. There is no word on the pricing and availability of the device.

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Buy Bakeey X9 Smartwatch for Just $21.62 from Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 24, 2019

Leading a healthier lifestyle can prove to be a backbreaking task in today’s fast-paced society where we tend to ignore our health in a bid to be successful.

It is no secret that a healthier body is capable of performing better at work, but most of us do not have enough time to take a gym membership and exercise regularly. Fitness enthusiasts who fancy monitoring their activities and track their health, on the other hand, spend a lot of money on fitness gadgets such as fitness bands, smart bracelets, and smartwatches.

Those who neither are able to find time to workout, nor are willing to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a fitness gadget are up the creek without a paddle, but Banggood’s got your back. The Chinese online store that’s known for offering the best bang for your buck is now giving you a chance to buy a feature-laden smartwatch for an unbeatable price.

Bakeey’s new smartwatch dubbed the Bakeey X9 is crafted for sports, but it is not just a sports watch, but also a smartwatch. The watch is equipped with practical features such as multi-function data monitoring and tracking, as well as health status real-time monitoring.

Moreover, the X9 offers a wide range of dials that suit your fancy and can be changed based on the occasion anytime. It adopts an ergonomic design that fits your wrist comfortably even for a longer duration. It has a soft strap that offers a pleasant wearing experience. On top of that, it comes with a multi-color optional fashion frame, allowing you to stay dynamic.

Available in silver, black, rose gold, and indigo color options, the Bakeey X9 features an open heart rate blood pressure sensor that monitors your health 24 hours a day. It has a pedometer for calculating your steps. Furthermore, it analyzes your sleep status, while calculating various sleep conditions to improve your sleep quality.

The Bakeey X9 smartwatch features Bluetooth 4.0, enabling you to connect your smartphone for remote photography and to prevent phone loss. For those who spend a lot of time sitting on the desk at work, the X9 features a sedentary reminder that notifies you when you have been inactive for a long time.

You’d normally expect a feature-rich smartwatch to carry a steep price tag, but the Bakeey X9 is currently available for a reduced price of just $21.62. This is a noteworthy 28 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $29.99. In addition to that, Banggood is giving free shipping on orders over $19.99.

To take full advantage of the discount before the promotion sale comes to an end; all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Bakeey X9 Smart Watch

Buy ASUS ROG Phone 2 Gaming Smartphone for Just $817.39 from Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 24, 2019

Avid gamers who fancy playing popular games on their mobile phones are likely to end up spending a lot of money on high-end gaming smartphones, which is quite understandable. Those who settle for a budget alternative are often disappointed with the phone’s unsatisfactory performance.

This explains why a lot of smartphone lovers wait with bated breath for high-end gaming smartphone to go up for sale bearing lowered price tags. If you have restlessly been waiting to get your tech greedy hands on a high-end gaming smartphone, Banggood’s got your back!

The Chinese online store known for offering the best bang for your buck is offering the ASUS ROG Phone 2 gaming smartphone for a considerably lowered price of just $817.39. This is a significant 9 percent reduction in the handset’s original asking price of $899.99, and there’s more for you to cheer about.

Aside from doling out a noteworthy discount on this ASUS branded gaming smartphone, Banggood is giving free shipping on orders over $19.99. Let us now see why the ASUS ROG Phone 2 is an absolute bargain at this price.

ASUS unveiled its next-generation gaming smartphone called the ASUS ROG Phone 2 (or ASUS ROG 2 Gaming Phone) at a recently concluded official launch event in China. The Taiwanese electronics company started taking registrations for the device immediately after its launch.

Taking the gaming mobile phone realm by storm, the ROG Phone II received a staggering 2.33 million reservations on JD.com. The burning question on your mind at the moment would probably be why there is an undying demand for ASUS’s new gaming smartphone. First off, it is loaded with exciting features and has top-end specifications.

The ROG Phone 2 sports a mammoth 6.59-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It features an in-display fingerprint scanner so that no one can access the data stored on your phone without your approval.

The gaming phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, along with a highly competent Adreno 640 graphics processing unit, under the hood. The aforesaid model ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of UFS 3.0 storage for you to save your favorite multimedia content and other personal data.

On the photography front, the ASUS ROG Phone 2 houses 48MP+13MP dual AI cameras at the back. Upfront, there’s a 24MP camera for selfie addicts and those who stay in touch with their loved ones through video calling. The phone runs ROG Gaming X mode UI based on Android 9.0 OS and draws its juices from a non-removable 6000mAh Polymer battery.

There is a slew of other equally amazing features that you can check out by heading straight to the promotion page by following this link. The aforesaid discount will be valid for the black-tinted ROG Phone 2 Global Rom variant for a limited period.

ASUS ROG Phone 2

Hisense A5 with an e-ink display, Snapdragon 439, 4000mAh battery launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 24, 2019

Apart from the Hisense A6L with dual display screens, Hisense also launched a second smartphone which goes by the name Hisense A5. The major highlight of the device is definitely the e-ink display which it uses.

Hisense A5 is designed to provide users with an easy and distraction-free reading. That it why it ditches an IPS or OLED screen for the e-ink one. The device comes with a 5.83-inch display with an HD+ resolution of 640×720 pixels. This is perfect for those who think a Kindle is too big to move around with.

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Systems-On-Chip (SoC) paired with 4GB of RAM. It is available in 32GB and 64GB storage versions. The storage is expandable up to a whopping 256GB via a microSD slot. The phone presents with a single SIM slot and a dedicated microSD slot.

For photography, the Hisense A5 packs a single 13MP main camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture that is located at the top left corner of the back panel. There is an LED flash just under the camera sensor. At the front, the A5 features a 5MP f/1.9 camera for selfies. The device equally crams a 4000mAh battery under its hood with 5V/2A fast charging. The device also supports USB OTG function and so can be used to charge a second device. It comes pre-installed with Android 9.0 Pie OS. Other features include 4G VoLTE, 3.5mm audio jack, an HiFi sound system, Bluetooth, and several others.

As for the pricing an availability, Hisense A5 is presently on reservation at JD.com fo ¥1199 ($169) for the 4GB+32GB version. The 4GB+64GB version is also on reservation for ¥1499 ($212).

Buy U21 HD 1080P Smart Mini Wifi USB IP Camera for Just $24.55 from Banggood [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 23, 2019

Unlike regular webcams, an IP (Internet Protocol) camera uses the internet or the Internet Protocol to transmit, as well as receive data. This standalone camera captures images that can be viewed wherever you are, provided you are connected to the internet.

An IP camera also gives you access to video footage, audio streaming and can be effortlessly controlled regardless of your location. Regrettably, setting up this highly versatile security solution would usually burn a big hole in your pocket. While there’s no dearth of top-notch IP cameras meant for indoor, as well as outdoor use, they aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook, but Banggood is bent on changing that.

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is now giving its loyal users a chance to buy the U21 HD 1080P Smart Mini Wifi USB IP Camera for a considerably lowered price of just $29.68. This is a noteworthy 31 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $42.95, but there’s more for you to cheer about.

The Chinese online store is offering free shipping on orders over $19.99. But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can get an extra $5.13 off on the U21 simply by applying coupon code BGU245 during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the IP camera further down to just $24.55 by applying the aforesaid coupon before placing your order.

An absolute steal at this price, the U21 HD 1080P Smart Mini Wifi USB IP Camera boasts an impressive array of useful features. For instance, you can watch video recording online in real-time even when you are away.

Every time the camera detects movement within its recording range, it starts recording and sends an alert to the app on mobile. You can store surveillance videos automatically on a microSD card. Note that an 8GB microSD card can store up to 2 days recording, while a 128GB microSD card can store up to one month of recording.

When the camera’s storage memory is full, the newest video recording will overwrite the earliest video recordings. You can watch the footage saved on the microSD card on your computer using a card reader. Alternatively, you can watch it directly on the mobile phone. You can also download and watch recordings saved on Cloud storage on your phone.

You can visit this link to get your hands on this amazing IP camera and avail the discount, which will be valid for a limited period. Note that the coupon code is slated to expire on October 31st.

U21 HD 1080P Smart Mini Wifi USB IP Camera

Realme X2 Pro Unboxing/ Hands on review

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 23, 2019

Chinese phone maker Realme has been able to prove its mettle in the budget and mid-range segment. The company went official with its first flagship phone, the Realme X2 Pro in China last week. The device is one sleek phone with several spectacular features. The 90Hz display refresh rate and Snapdragon 855+ chipset are obviously the most prominent features.

The flagship phone is expected to be launched in India in mid-November but before then, keep yourselves busy with our unboxing/ hands-on pictures. Be sure to also keep an eye on this page as we will publish a detailed review of the Realme X2 Pro soon. The Realme X2 Pro packs a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a waterdrop notch. The trimmed bezels give the device an immersive 91.7 per cent screen-to-body ratio. The waterdrop notch houses an AI-driven 16-megapixel selfie shooter. You also get an in-display fingerprint scanner which unlocks the device in just 0.23 seconds but we haven’t put that to test yet.

The back panel design includes a vertical camera module in the upper half and it houses four camera sensors. The main sensor is a Samsung GW1 64-megapixel lens with f/1.8 aperture. There is also a telephoto lens of 13-megapixel with support for up to 20x hybrid zoom, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel with 115-degree field-of-view and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

Realme’s logo is placed in an awkward horizontal orientation at the top half of the glass back panel. No worries, if you don’t fancy the design, you can always mask it with a protective case.

The design sees the power button and SIM card slot sitting on the right side of the frame. The volume rockers are located on the left side. The phone also arrives with the good old 3.5mm audio jack as well as a USB Type-C port.

Some other exciting features onboard includes a USB 3.0 storage, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-frequency GPS, and NFC.

Samsung announces 7nm EUV Exynos 990 flagship processor

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 23, 2019

Samsung has announced a brand new mobile processor called the Exynos 990. Based on the name, this is a more powerful processor than the Exynos 980 that was announced in early September, and its specs put it in the flagship category.

The Exynos 990 is a 7nm EUV processor just like Huawei’s Kirin 990 5G chipset. The processor has eight cores in a 2+2+4 tri-cluster CPU configuration. There are 2x 5th-generation custom CPU cores + 2x Cortex-A76 cores + 4x Cortex-A55 cores. Samsung is keeping the clockspeed of the cores a mystery. However, it does say the custom CPU cores performance has increased by 20% compared to its predecessor.

The new processor has a Mali-G77 MP11 GPU which replaces the Mali-G76 MP12 GPU of the Exynos 9820. The new GPU provides an improvement in performance or power efficiency of up to 20% compared to its predecessor. With the new GPU, Samsung promises lag-free gaming.

The Exynos 990 also has a Dual-Core NPU, an extra core more than the Exynos 9820’s NPU. There is also an improved Digital Signal Processor (DSP) which works with the new NPU for better experiences when it comes to camera performance, virtual assistant, and extended reality. The SoC supports up to six cameras with resolutions up to 108MP.

The Exynos 990 supports LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.0 and UFS 2.1 storage, and displays with up to 4K UHD resolution. It has an Exynos Modem 5123 for hyper-fast 5G speeds. Samsung says the new modem supports up to 7.35Gbps download speeds in mmWave and 5.1Gbps in sub-6GHz setting with up to 8x carrier aggregation. The new modem which is also built on the 7nm EUV process supports E-UTRA-NR Dual Connectivity (EN-DC) which “combines LTE and 5G connectivity to increase mobile download speed”.

Samsung’s latest processor supports 8K UHD video decoding at 30 frames per second. It also has a 120Hz refresh-rate driver display (you can clap here) alongside 10-bit video and HDR display support. Security has also been improved with a newly added integrated Security Element (iSE) layer that stores and handles personal data in a separate space from the OS.

The Exynos 990 should power Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S11 series phones scheduled for next year.

Buy KEELEAD S5 Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer for Just $119.98 from Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 23, 2019

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.

KEELEAD S5 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer

Huawei brings EMUI 10 Public Beta to Mate 20 family of devices

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Airyl Jaszly

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Oct 23, 2019

Earlier today we reported that the Huawei Mate 20 Pro received the latest stable version of Huawei’s EMUI based on Android 10. While it does bring with it a brand new Android version, the device is still stuck on EMUI 9, which leaves out features from EMUI 10 Public Beta like the new dark mode and all the new productivity features.

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.

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Buy Xiaomi Wemax ONE PRO Laser Projector for $1,606 [Coupon] or $1,586 [PayPal] from GeekBuying

By

Vinay Patel

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Oct 23, 2019

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.

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Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro: Specs Comparison

By

Michele Ingelido

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Oct 23, 2019

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	6.3 inches, 1440 x 3040p (Quad HD+), P-OLED
PROCESSOR	Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz	Samsung Exynos 9825, octa-core 2.73 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – nano memory card slot	12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 10, EMUI 10	Android 9 Pie, One UI	Android 10
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 40 + 40 + 8 MP + TOF camera, f/1.6 + f/1.8 + f/2.4 32 MP front camera	Quad 12 + 12 + 16 MP, f/1.5-1.8-2.4 + f/2.1 + f/2.2 10 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 12.2 + 16 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 Dual 8 MP f/2.0 + TOF front camera
BATTERY	4500 mAh, fast charging 40W, Fast wireless charging 27W	4300 mAh, fast charging 45W, Fast wireless charging 20W	3700 mAh, fast charging 18W and Qi wireless charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, waterproof IP68, Face ID	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, waterproof IP68	SIM slot + eSIM, IP68 waterproof

Design

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.

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Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

PROS

Amazing cameras
Horizon display with side touch
Big battery
5G (optional with integrated modem)
Reverse wireless charging
Face ID
Android 10

CONS

Worse display

Google Pixel 4 XL

PROS

More updated software
90 Hz refresh ratio
Android 10 out of the box
Face ID

CONS

Worse cameras

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

Amazing and bigger display
Reverse wireless charging
S Pen
5G (optional)
Great cameras

CONS

Big dimensions

Xiaomi’s new crowdfunding product is the Mi Projector Vogue Edition

By

Airyl Jaszly

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Oct 23, 2019

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.

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Xiaomi’s Smart Rubik’s Cube helps you solve the cube, also controls smart home gadgets

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 23, 2019

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.

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Can’t get the Microsoft Duo? LG G8X is your next best bet for dual screens

By

Airyl Jaszly

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Oct 23, 2019

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.

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