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OPPO Reno2 Z goes official discreetly in China for 2,499 Yuan (~$353)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The OPPO Reno2 Z smartphone has discreetly gone official in China today. The successor of the OPPO Reno Z has arrived with a notch-less display, a pop-up selfie camera and four rear-mounted cameras. It has arrived with a pricing of 2,499 Yuan (`~$353).

OPPO Reno2 Z Specifications and Features

The glass-bodied OPPO Reno 2 Z smartphone has a 6.53-inch AMOLED full HD+ display. The notch-less screen offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The display of the phone is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The handset offers users with a huge screen space of 91 percent.

The rear shell of the OPPO Reno2 Z features a vertical quad camera system that includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor as the primary lens, an 8-megapixel superwide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth assist sensor. The smartphone offers 10x digital zoom, EIS, professional mode, night scene mode, time-lapse, slow-motion video shooting and 4K video recording at 30fps. The Reno2 Z is equipped with a pop-up selfie camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture and support for 1080p video recording at 30fps.

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The MediaTek Helio P90 chipset along with 8 GB of RAM powers the smartphone. It has an internal storage of 128 GB. For additional storage, the handset has a microSD card slot. The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device which is customized with ColorOS 6.1. In India, the Chinese manufacturer is selling OPPO Reno 2Z with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB of storage

The OPPO Reno2 Z is backed by a 4,000mAh battery. The VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology brings support for 20W fast charging on the device. The other features that are available on the device are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.

OPPO Reno2 Z Price and Availability

The OPPO Reno2 Z is now listed on the official OPPOShop.cn online store for reservations. The smartphone is priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$353). The three color editions of the smartphone for China are Morning Fog White, Extreme Night Black and Deep Sea Blue. The handset is expected to go on sale for the first time on Oct. 25 in the home market. In India, it carries a price tag of Rs. 29,990 (~$424).

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Xiaomi’s 34-inch 144Hz gaming monitor is now up for pre-sale in China

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Jeet
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Last week, Xiaomi launched two gaming monitors — Mi Surface Display and Mi Display. Today, the company has started taking pre-orders for the Mi Surface Display, a 34-inch curved gaming monitor.

While the price of the gaming monitor is 2,499 Yuan (~$353), but those who pre-order the product will be able to get it for just 1,999 Yuan, which is roughly $283. It is up for pre-order through Xiaomi Mall, Mi Home Stores, Youpin, Tmall, and JD.com.

Xiaomi's 34-inch curved gaming monitor

The newly launched Mi Surface Display 34-inch comes with a massive 34-inch large curved screen having 21:9 aspect ratio, 3440 x 1440 pixels screen resolution, and 144Hz refresh rate, 1500R curvature, 16:9 aspect ratio and 1500R large curvature design.

There’s also AMD Freesync and low Blu-ray mode and the color gamut is 121 percent sRGB. The curved display also comes with a bracket which allows users to make adjustments for lifting and rotating the screen.

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The company has said that the display and the bracket and magnetically snapped together and Xiaomi is also providing a three-year warranty for the same. While Xiaomi has not revealed this, reports indicate that the display is provided by Samsung.

The Mi Surface Display has a narrow bezel of just 2mm and has 2 x HDMI 2.0 ports, 2 x DP1.4, and an audio port.  Xiaomi’s new Mi Surface Display 34-Inch is priced at 2,499 Yuan which roughly converts to $352. However, as mentioned, the pricing for those who pre-books the products is 1,999 Yuan (~$282) and is expected to start shipping in the coming days.

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[UPDATE: Images] iQOO Neo Snapdragon 855 Edition full specifications leaked on TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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UPDATE: TENAA listings have been updated with the images of the phone.

iQOO Neo SD855 TENAA

Original story follows…

The Vivo iQOO Neo Snapdragon 855 edition with V1936A/T model number has appeared on TENAA. As usual, the TENAA listing bears the entire specifications of the smartphone. The enhanced iQOO Neo SD855 will be announced in China on Oct. 24.

Vivo iQOO Neo Snapdragon 855 Edition Specifications

The iQOO Neo SD855 measures 159.53 x 75.23 x 8.13mm and it weighs 198.5 grams. The smartphone is fitted with a 6.38-inch AMOLED display that supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The official images shared by the company has revealed that the phone has a waterdrop notch enabled display. The handset is equipped with a minimum capacity battery of 4,420mAh. Its typical size could be 4,500mAh. iQOO has already confirmed that the smartphone will be arriving with support for 33W rapid charging technology.

The Snapdragon 855 chipset with its 2.84GHz octa-core processor powers the smartphone. The handset will be coming to China in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. Its storage editions are 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. The Chinese firm has already confirmed that the phone will come with UFS 3.0 storage. There is no microSD card slot on the device.

iQOO Neo Snapdragon 855 Carbon Black
iQOO Neo Snapdragon 855 Carbon Black

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The rear side of the phone features a 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. Placed on the front is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. The smartphone is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The TENAA listing of the phone lacks its images. However, the company has already confirmed that the phone will be available in colors like Carbon Black, Electro-optic Purple and Icelandic Aurora. As of this writing, there are no details available on the pricing of the smartphone. Rumors surrounding the phone claim that it could be one of the most affordable SD855 phones in the market. The smartphone is now available for reservations through Jingdong Mall.

As the name goes, the iQOO Neo Snapdragon 855 edition is the enhanced version of the iQOO Neo phone that was announced in July this year. The handset comes with 6.38-inch AMOLED full HD+ display with in-screen fingerprint reader. It is powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. It offers users with 128 GB of storage. The smartphone features a triple camera system with a 12-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 2-mgapixel depth sensor. it has a front camera of 12-megapixel. The handset houses a 4,500mAh battery that is couple with 22.5W fast charging.

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Mid-range Vivo Y11 (2019) launches in Vietnam with SD439 and 5000mAh battery

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Redmi 8 is a budget mid-range phone with a 5000mAh battery capacity, USB-C charging and support for 18W fast charging. It is already available in India and China but there are other countries that are yet to get it and one of them is Vietnam. If you can’t wait for the arrival of the Redmi 8, then you may want to check out the new Vivo Y11 (2019) which shares more than one feature with the Redmi but misses out on others.

Vivo Y11 (2019) featured

The Vivo Y11 (2019) has a 6.35-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch. It is powered by the Snapdragon 439 processor, the same SoC inside the Redmi 8. There is 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

There are two cameras on the back of the phone – a 13MP f/2.2 primary camera and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. You also get a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and an 8MP selfie camera. The camera has a Pro mode, as well as time-lapse, panorama, slow motion, voice capture, HDR, and AI beauty.

The Vivo Y11 (2019) has dual SIM support, an audio jack, 2.4GHz WiFi, OTG support, and an FM radio. It has a 5000mAh battery but you get 10W charging via a MicroUSB port. Vivo is shipping it with Funtouch OS 9.1 based on Android Pie. The phone weighs 190.5 grams and measures 159.3 x 76.77 x 8.92 millimeters.

Vivo says it will be available for purchase starting tomorrow for VND 2,990,000 (~$129). It will be available in Coral Red and Jade Green.

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Huawei Nova 5z is official with Kirin 810, 48MP quad cameras and 1,599 Yuan (~$226) starting price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Huawei Nova 5 series of smartphones includes multiple smartphones such as Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro, Nova 5T, Nova 5i and Nova 5i Pro. Now, a new member called Noa 5Z has been added to the Nova 5 series. The smartphone features a punch-hole display, 48-megapixel quad rear cameras and Kirin 810 chipset. The smartphone is now up for purchase through Vmall with a starting price of 1,599 Yuan (~$226).

Huawei Nova 5Z Specifications and Features

In terms of design, the Huawei Nova 5z bears resemblance with Nova 5i Pro. The handset has 156.1 x 73.9 x 8.3mm and it weighs 178 grams. The rear panel of the phone has 3D hyperboloid glass panel. It features an IPS LCD display of 6.26 inches that carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The screen also carries support for DCI-P3 wide color gamut. The punch-hole present on the top-left corner of the display is the home for its 32-megapixel selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture. The front camera offers support portrait night scene feature that allows it to capture better portrait shots in low-light conditions.

Huawei Nova 5z

The 7nm Kirin 810 chipset powers the Nova 5z along with 6 GB of RAM. The handset comes in 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions. It is also equipped with a nanoSD card slot.  The EMUI 9.1 based Android 9 Pie OS. For smoother gaming experience, the Nova 5z has support for GPU Turbo.

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The back panel of the Huawei Nova 5z has a square-shaped camera module that includes a 48-mgeapixel main lens with f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel superwide angle with f/2.4 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture.  Some of the photography features available on the device include AI handheld super night scene, portrait mode, wide-angle distortion correction and more.

The smartphone has a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 20W fast charging. The other features of the Nova 5z comes with features like Wi-Fi 802.1ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. The phone features a fingerprint scanner on the backside of the Nova 5z.

Huawei Nova 5z Price and Release Date

The pricing of the different editions of the Huawei Nova 5z are

  • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 1,599 Yuan (~$226)
  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,799 Yuan (~$255)
    Color variants: Black, Blue and Green

The Huawei Nova 5z is now available for reservations on Vmall. Its first sale will be held at 00:00 AM (local time) on Nov. 1

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Meizu 16T teaser hints at Dual Speaker for an immersive sound experience

By
Jeet
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Chinese smartphone maker Meizu has already confirmed that it will be hosting a launch event on 23rd October where the upcoming Meizu 16T smartphones will be made official. Since the past few days, the company has been teasing features of the upcoming phone by sharing posters on social media.

In the latest poster shared by the company, there’s a keyword “immersive” and is described to feel very realistic when personally experienced. This is hinting that the presence of dual speakers on the upcoming Meizu 16T smartphone.

Earlier, the company had teased a larger display on the device as well as lighter body for the handset. While the company has not revealed the specifications, they have been leaked online thanks to the TENAA listing.

The Meizu 16T TENAA listing revealed that the smartphone features a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with support for Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2232 pixels. Since the phone features symmetrical bezels, it offers an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The device also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor clocked at 2.84GHz, along with 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB internal storage. The AnTuTu appearance of the smartphone had revealed that it recorded an impressive average benchmarking score of 418K+.

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Coming to the camera department, the phone will come with a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a a 12-mgeapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor and a 5-megapixel tertiary sensor. On the front side, it features a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

The device will run Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box and we expect to have FlymeOS 8 on top. The handset houses a 4,000mAh battery that will be equipped with support for rapid charging technology.

The Meizu 16T smartphone is expected to come in three colors — Blue-Black, Green, and Orange-Red. Since the pre-orders for the device have already started in China, it has been revealed that the phone will start at 2,499 Yuan, which is roughly $352.

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OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Edition is now up for pre-orders in China

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Jeet
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Earlier this year, along with the OPPO Reno Ace flagship smartphone, the company had also announced a limited-edition OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Edition. Today, the company has started the first phase of pre-orders for the smartphone.

The company has revealed that it will be taking pre-orders for the smartphone on three days — 21st October, 28th October, and 4th November. The device is scheduled to go on sale in China on 11th November — the day Singles’ Day sales take place. The device can be pre-orders from OPPO’s official store, JD.com, Tmall, and Suning.

OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Edition

The OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Edition has been announced by the company to celebrate the company’s 40 year anniversary. It has a special appeal, thanks to the customised design and also comes along with some customised accessories. OPPO has said that it will be selling only 30,000 units of the smartphone.

Apart from the design and memory configuration, almost everything else remains the same in terms of specifications. The phone features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with 20:9 aspect ratio, 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution, and 90Hz refresh rate. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. The company says that there’s a heat dissipation pipe for regulating its internal temperature.

On the back side, the phone comes with a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with support for 5x hybrid zoom, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel and a macro lens of 2-megapixel. There is a selfie camera of 16-megapixel inside the front notch of the smartphone.

The device is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery which comes with 65W SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology, which is currently the fastest charging technology. It takes only 30 minutes to completely charge the device and by charging it only for 5 minutes, the battery can gain 27 percent power. It also supports other rapid charging technologies like USB-PD and Qualcomm’s Quick Charge.

As for the pricing, the OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Edition is priced at 3,599 Yuan which roughly converts to $505. The company has also announced Unicorn Gundam C1 gamepad for the phone, which will go on sale from 11th November for 299 Yuan (~$42).

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iQOO Neo Snapdragon 855 edition to come with 256 GB UFS 3.0 storage

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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On Thursday, Vivo’s iQOO sub-brand will be announcing an enhanced version of the Snapdragon 845 SoC powered iQOO Neo. Ahead of the launch, the smartphone has been made available for reservations in China. Through Weibo, the company has confirmed today, that the Snapdragon 855 edition of the iQOO Neo will be arriving with UFS 3.0 storage.

The below shown poster confirms that the iQOO Neo SD855 will be equipped with Snapdragon 855 mobile platform that delivers up to 2.84GHz clocking speeds. Like the recent flagship phones from major brands, the iQOO Neo SD855 edition will also come equipped with 256 GB UFS 3.0 storage.

Last week, the iQOO Neo SD855 version that has a model number of Vivo V1936A was spotted on AnTuTu. The AnTuTu appearance had first revealed that the phone is equipped with 256 GB UFS 3.0 storage. It had revealed that this storage edition has 8 GB of RAM

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The reservations page of the phone that is now live on Jingdong Mall has three variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The JD listing also revealed that the phone will be available in three colors such as Carbon Black, Electro-Optic Violet and Icelandic Aurora. The Chinese retailer also has another listing for custom gift box iQOO Neo Snapdragon 855 edition.

iQOO Neo Snapdragon 855 Electro-optic Purple
iQOO Neo Snapdragon 855

Based on the reports surrounding the smartphone, it can be said that it will be arriving with a waterdrop notch enabled full HD+ OLED display that is integrated with a fingerprint reader. It is fitted with a triple camera system on its rear. The handset is expected to house a 4,500mAh battery that is equipped with support for up to 33W fast charging. With the new rapid charging technology, the battery can gain 25 percent power in just 10 minutes.

The iQOO Neo Snapdragon 855 edition will go on sale on Nov. 1. However, the pricing of the above mentioned variants of the smartphone are not known yet. It is speculated that it will be available as one of the cheapest SD855 powered phones in the Chinese market.

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Xiaomi CEO says the company will launch over 10 5G smartphones next year

By
Jeet
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The year of 2019 has been the year of 5G technology and China has become one of the first countries in the world to adopt 5G network. Now, the smartphone makers and network operators are working on making this next-gen communications technology more popular.

Xiaomi, China-based smartphone maker has launched two 5G smartphones in its home market this year — Mi MIX 3 5G and Mi 9 Pro 5G. Now, the company’s CEO has announced that Xiaomi will be launching more than 10 smartphones powered by 5G technology in the upcoming year.

Xiaomi Logo

The top three Chinese carriers have already started accepting pre-subscriptions for 5G in the country and as per the report published earlier this year, more than 9.3 million users have signed up for the 5G even before they are officially rolled out.

China Mobile has reportedly secured around 5.6 million 5G pre-subscriptions already while the figure for China Telecom and China Unicom is said to be around 1.9 million and 1.8 million respectively.

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In a recent report, Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has projected that the demand for 5G smartphones could reach 300 million units by next year. Currently, 5G phones account for just 1 percent of the market but research firm Strategy Analytics predicts that 5G phones will rise to 10 percent by the year 2020 as more consumers migrate to 5G-powered devices.

China is expected to be the largest 5G market going forward due to the early rollout of 5G infrastructures. Since the country is Huawei’s stronghold, it is safe to assume that Huawei could surpass Samsung next year in the sales of 5G smartphones.

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Poll of the Week: Realme X2 Pro or Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition?

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Realme X2 Pro launched as the first flagship phone under the Realme brand. For an affordable flagship phone, the X2 Pro does offer a lot such as an AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 855+ processor, UFS 3.0 storage (select variants), 64MP camera quad rear cameras, and 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge.

Realme X2 Pro vs Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition

With a starting price tag under $400, the Realme X2 Pro seems like a no-brainer if you are on a budget for a flagship phone that won’t put a hole in your pocket. But there is a close competitor for the Realme X2 Pro, another affordable flagship phone from a rival brand that is battling Realme in all other categories. That phone is the Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition.

The Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition shares some key features with the Realme X2 Pro. For example, it also has a Snapdragon 855+ processor, an AMOLED display, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 4000mAh battery. Some of its unique features include a notch-free display, a pop-up selfie camera, and the fact that it runs Android 10 out of the box, unlike the Realme X2 Pro which will get updated later.

The Realme X2 Pro takes the upper hand in more key areas such as having nearly double the charging speed of the Redmi, stereo speakers, UFS 3.0 storage, and a display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

For this week’s poll, we want to know which device you prefer. Is it the Realme X2 Pro with its 90Hz display and super-fast charging or the Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition for its pop-up selfie camera and notch-free design? Or maybe neither of the two phones interest you. Do take our poll for the week and drop a comment too.

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HTC Exodus 1s blockchain phone is a rebranded Desire 12s

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Exodus 1 launched in October of 2018. The HTC Blockchain phone is actually a rebranded HTC U12+ with a ton of security features and a wallet for storing cryptocurrencies. In May, the Taiwanese manufacturer announced a second blockchain phone, the Exodus 1s. However, there were no details about the phone’s design, specs, and price. HTC has now revealed more details about the phone and is already taking orders.

HTC Exodus 1s

The HTC Exodus 1s doesn’t have a see-through body like that of the Exodus 1 but the plastic back has the blueprint of the phone’s internals printed on it. It does give the phone a unique appearance and masks the original device it is actually based on.

Yes, the Exodus 1 is not a new phone from scratch but a rebranded Desire 12s. So, you have a 5.7-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and not-so slim bezels at the top and bottom. There is a Snapdragon 435 processor inside paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

There is a single 13MP camera along with a fingerprint scanner on the back and another 13MP camera in front. Both sides of the phone have an LED flash. The Exodus 1s has a 3075mAh battery capacity and even though it is coming nearly a year after the Desire 12s was announced, it runs Android 8.1 Oreo; not Android Pie, not Android 10. So much for security!

Exodus 1s price

The price of the Exodus 1s is €219 and  HTCwill ship it with a pair of earphones within 30 days after your order has been confirmed.

HTC says the Exodus 1s is the first mobile device with Bitcoin Full Node support. Unlike other app-based wallets which are connected to the internet and are prone to attacks, the Exodus 1s has what is called the Zion Vault. This is a wallet that is integrated with the hardware security on-board your device.

The Zion Vault uses the Trusted Execution Environment to protect your data. When carrying out transactions, the TEE activates and isolates the operating system, therefore ensuring your data is protected.

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Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Reno2 Z: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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Affordable smartphones are the main contributors to the huge growth of Chinese manufacturers. It is not a case if sub-brands are literally leading the sales of giants like Xiaomi and Oppo. These companies are currently the ones with the highest success in the affordable segment and they released a lot of devices in the global market this year. In the last days, Oppo came up with the Realme X2 and the Oppo Reno 2Z for the global market, while Xiaomi launched the Mi 9 Lite that is the international version of the Mi CC9. Given that they are among the most interesting mid-rangers which hitten the shelves in this period and among the best value for money phones, we decided to compare their specifications.

Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Reno2 Z

Oppo Realme X2 Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Oppo Reno 2 Z
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm, 182 g 156.8 x 74.5 x 8.7 mm, 179 grams 162.4 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm, 195 g
DISPLAY  6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz Mediatek Helio P90, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE  Android 9 Pie, Color OS Android 9 Pie, MIUI Android 9 Pie, Color OS
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 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8
32 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7, f/2.2 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY  4000 mAh, fast charging 30W with VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 4030 mAh, fast charging 18W 4000 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0
ADDITIONAL FEATURES  Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

The Oppo Reno 2Z and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite boast the most impressive design and build quality. Both have a glass back and an aluminum frame, but they differ in their front side. The former has a notch-less display thanks to a motorized pop-up camera mechanism, while the latter has a classic waterdrop notch. Both have an optical under-display fingerprint scanner, but their rear sides are very different. While the Oppo Reno 2Z has a more original design scheme, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is very attractive thanks to its light effects. Realme X2 has a more traditional design and its glass back is paired with a plastic frame. Which one do you prefer?

 

Display

If display quality is one of your main concerns, then Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is the most correct option for your needs. It is not just a midrange phone with a Super AMOLED screen, but it also supports the HDR standard for improved image quality. It even comes with very high brightness. Oppo Reno2 Z is notch-less and its display is even bigger, but it does not provide the same quality. Even Realme X2 can not reach the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite.

 

Hardware/Software

While the design and the display of the Realme X2 do not attract me particularly, I define its hardware department simply amazing, especially if you consider the price tag of this phone. It has a gaming-centric high-end Snapdragon 730G chipset which delivers very high CPU and GPU performance while its energy consumption is always very limited thanks to the 8 nm production process. Hardware and performance are the strongest points of the Realme X2 and if you are an advanced user you should give it a shot.

 

Camera

If you are looking for the best camera experience, then you should go for the Oppo Reno2 Z. It has a very nice 48 MP main sensor with a bright focal aperture contained in a quad camera module which includes even an ultrawide sensor, a depth sensor, and a monochromatic sensor to improve photo quality and features. The Oppo Reno2 Z even features a front-facing LED flash. With its 64 MP quad camera, Realme X2 is undoubtedly more interesting than the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, especially because it boasts a dedicated macro camera.

 

Battery

Realme X2, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, and Oppo Reno2 Z have more or less the same battery capacity. We still did not test all of them, but on the paper Realme X2 has a more efficient SoC, that is why it should last more in the most demanding scenarios. Further, it has a faster charging technology which is able to charge the phone up to 67 percent in just 30 minutes.

 

Price

Realme X2 hitten the European market with a €300/$335 price in the 8/128 GB configuration, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite costs about €260/$290 in the 6/64 GB  configuration, and Oppo Reno 2Z 8/256 GB costs €349/$390. At the end of the day, Realme X2 is more attractive due to its higher value for money, higher performance, more efficiency, and pretty nice cameras. But I think the most balanced phone is the Oppo Reno2 Z: despite it comes with a less efficient SoC, it has a very interesting camera setup, awesome design and builds quality, and more. However, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is not far and it may be more suitable for some kinds of users. It offers a better display, a more efficient SoC than Reno2 Z, a more advanced UI, and even great selfies.

 

 

 

Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Reno2 Z: PRO and CONS

Realme X2

PROS

  • Better hardware
  • Good cameras
  • Faster charging
  • Affordable
  • Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

  • Inferior build quality

 

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

PROS

  • Good build quality
  • Great display
  • Nice design
  • Better UI

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

 

Oppo Reno 2Z

PROS

  • Good cameras
  • Innovative design
  • Front-facing LED flash
  • Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

  • More expensive

 

Huawei Nova 5 Pro to get Jackson Yee limited edition next month

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Huawei is set to announce a new Nova phone soon called the Nova 5z but that is not the only Nova phone it is working on. The official Huawei Weibo account teased that the Nova 5 Pro will get a Jackson Yee limited edition next month.

Huawei Nova 5 Pro Jackson Yee Limited Edition

Jackson Yee (Jackson Yi) is a Chinese singer, dancer, and actor. He is a member of the Chinese boy band, TFBoys. The teaser poster shows the Nova 5 Pro Jackson Yee Limited Edition will come in a purple box with the singer’s signature engraved at the top. It also reveals the phone will arrive in November but doesn’t reveal the exact date.

The limited-edition phone should come with special gifts not found in the standard version such as a signed case and memorabilia. The caption also hints at a ticket to a concert.

Spec-wise, the Nova 5 Pro Jackson Yee Limited Edition should be the same as the standard version.

The Nova 5 Pro has a 6.39-inch 2340 x 1080 screen with a waterdrop notch. It is an OLED panel, so Huawei has added an in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone is powered by the Kirin 980 processor and has 8GB of RAM with 128GB or 256GB of storage.

There are four cameras on the back of the phone – a 48MP primary camera, a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2Mp depth sensor. It also has a 32MP selfie camera. Other features include a 3500mAh battery with support for 40W SuperCharge fast wired charging, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie.

UP NEXT: Huawei begins selling its chips to third-parties

 

Honor India: No EMUI 10 for Honor Play

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The Honor Play launched last year as a gaming flagship phone. It was also the first phone to come with GPU Turbo technology, a software feature that enhances the gaming experience on Honor and Huawei phones and which other manufacturers have also replicated for their devices.

Honor Play

A successor was expected for the Honor Play this year but when the Honor Play 3 launched last month, it didn’t come with a flagship processor but the old mid-range Kirin 710 processor that doesn’t even measure up to the Kirin 970 in the Honor Play. But this is not the worst news for Honor Play owners.

A tweet by Honor India has revealed that the 2018 phone will not receive an update to EMUI 10 that should also bring Android 10 to the device.

Responding to a question by a user on Twitter (@vivesabbani) on if EMUI 10 will arrive for the Honor Play soon, the official Honor India account replied that the “…..EMUI 10.0/Android Q will not be available” for the phone due to “hardware limitations” as it requires “higher hardware specifications for optimal performance”.

This is surprising news since the Honor Play uses the same processor as the Huawei P20 (and Huawei P20 Pro) and Honor 10 which have all been confirmed to get EMUI 10 here and here respectively. Even the Honor V10/ View10 released in December 2017 will get EMUI 10.

EDITOR’s PICK: Redmi 8 takes on the Honor Play 3e in teardown comparison

A lot of owners have expressed their displeasure at the news with some saying they would not be purchasing Honor phones in the future.

Honor is yet to release a statement explaining the hardware limitations that actually prevent the Honor Play from getting the update, so we cannot provide a technical reason yet. Once there is one, we will make sure to inform our readers.

The Honor Play has a 6.3-inch FHD+ display with a wide notch at the top. The Kirin 970 processor is paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage on both versions. It has a 16MP + 2MP dual-camera setup on the back and a 16MP selfie camera. There is a fingerprint scanner on its back and a 3750mAh battery with support for 18W fast charge.

When it launched in July, it ran Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Honor later upgraded it to Android 9 Pie when it got the EMUI 9 update.

UP NEXT: Honor Wireless Charger for Honor V30 Pro gets certified

 

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Banggood Launched the New Trends Gatherings Promo Featuring Great Discounts, Big Discounts and Free Gifts

By
Vinay Patel
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When it comes to buying electronic products, gadgets, home decor, apparel or any other item, you can count on Banggood to offer the best bang for your buck.

Xiaomi Mi9

Living up to its reputation for offering China’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices, Banggood keeps coming up with amazing promotions from time to time. Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store has launched a new promotion dubbed New Trends Gatherings.

Just like the rest of its previously launched promos, New Trends Gatherings offers great discounts on well-received products across multiple categories. To ensure you do not waste a lot of time finding exactly what you are looking for, these products have been added to specific sections.

Banggood New Trends Gathering

The first category called Top Champion New Products features a limited number of items that you can buy without emptying your pockets. For instance, the BlitzWolf BW-P10 10000mAh QC3.0 PD18W Power Bank is currently up for pre-order bearing a $26.83 price tag, but you can get it for just $18.99 by applying coupon code BGBWP10 at checkout.

BlitzWolf BW-P10 10000mAh QC3.0 PD18W Power Bank 10W Wireless Charger with 4 Outputs for iPhone XS XR for Switch XIAOMI MI9 S10 S10+

The aforesaid coupon will be valid for the first 50 pieces only. Banggood users can get free shipping on orders over $19.99. The activity is slated to end on October 30th.

The next section called All In To Win Prize features three products that you need to add to my “my wishlist” section of your Banggood accounts and pay order (order over $1). The more you buy, the more opportunity you get for winning prizes.

Banggood will randomly select three customers during the activity period to receive free gifts. It is worth mentioning here that the activity will end at 23:59 (Beijing time, UTC+8) on October 30th. Winners will be informed via email on November 6th.

Who doesn’t like free stuff? Well, if you do too, Banggood is offering something for you to cheer about. Dubbed as Buy One Get One Free, the next category features products that come with free gifts.

For example, the Xiaomi Mi9 smartphone which usually retails for $419.99 can now be yours for a lowered price of just $402.59 under the Buy One Get One Free section. Aside from getting this noteworthy discount, you get free shipping on orders over $19.99.XIaomi Mi 9

On top of that, there’s a $100 New User coupon for those placing their first order with Banggood, and a 15% OFF Coupon for other Banggood users. As if that weren’t enough, those who buy the Mi9 smartphone during the activity time will receive a BlitzWolf BW-TC14 3A USB Type-C Charging Data Cable worth $4.50 as a free gift with their order.

BlitzWolf BW-TC14 3A USB Type-C Charging Data Cable

Each product placed under the Exclusive Coupons for New Trends category has been assigned a dedicated coupon code that you can use for saving a considerable amount of money during the checkout process. For the sake of an instance, the Hubsan ZINO Pro RC Drone Quadcopter normally sells for $487.99, but you can reduce its retail price to just $439.19 by applying coupon code BGZINOPRO.

Hubsan ZINO Pro RC Drone Quadcopter

The concluding section called Highly Recommended has been divided into multiple sub-categories, each crammed with awe-inspiring products that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket. The first two sub-categories comprise RC Toys & Hobbies and Smart Devices, wherein you can get your tech greedy hands on your favorite products at unbeatable prices.

While the RC Toys & Hobbies offers an extra 40% off, the Smart Devices category features up to $90 off on Teclast branded products. Electronics lovers might want to check out the Hot Electronics sub-category, wherein they can get up to 60 percent off on superior hardware.

There’s a 22 percent off on essential gear for cars under the Automobiles & Motorc sub-category, while the Smart Home& Supplies section is doling out an extra 18 percent off on home and pet supply. Adventure junkies can head straight to the next section called LED & Outdoor, which offers up to 80 percent off and an extra 20% OFF Coupon.

Fashion-conscious buyers might want to check out the concluding sub-category called Health & Fashion. In addition to getting great discounts on clothing and fashion accessories, you can stand a chance of winning a smart clock worth $13.89.

To cash in on these discounts and take full advantage of the coupons before they expire, all you need to do is to visit the activity page by following this link.

Banggood New Trends Gathering

Buy Lenovo E1 Sports Smartwatch for Just $33.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

By
Vinay Patel
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Neglecting health for success, abusing our bodies to be high achievers is all too common in today’s fast-paced society. Despite realizing the importance of staying fit, we fail to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Lenovo E1 Sports Smartwatch

Those who have too many irons in the fire usually spend a lot of money on fitness devices such as smartwatches, fitness bands and other smart wearables that purportedly motivate them to adopt a healthier style of living. Cost-conscious buyers who go for inexpensive alternatives, on the other hand, end up getting a lousy fitness gadget.

If you have restlessly been searching for a smart wearable that offers an impressive array of useful features without emptying your pocket, you might want to give the Lenovo E1 a test drive. A great choice for sports/fitness enthusiasts, as well as business people, and students who do not enough time to exercise daily, the E1 offers highly advantageous features that ensure you take care of health.

Lenovo E1 1.33-inch TFT Screen Sports Smartwatch Global Version

Before we delve further into the awe-inspiring features the Lenovo E1 offers, let us check out the discount Gearbest is currently doling out on the feature-laden smartwatch. The Lenovo E1 would normally set you back $49.99, but the Chinese online store is giving you a chance to buy it for just $39.99.

Moreover, you can extend this 20 percent discount with the help of coupon code G399E4E32218D000. The coupon helps you save $6 by enabling you to bring the already lowered asking price of the smartwatch further down to only $33.99 before you click on the ‘Place Order’ button.

The E1 features a single-hand control design for comfortable use when exercising, and has a soft silicone strap that offers a comfortable wearing experience for a longer period. On top of that, the smartwatch can effectively monitor your heart rate and sleep and generate a flawless health status report.

Furthermore, the Lenovo E1 adopts the 7H hardness 2.5D glass mirror treatment technology to safeguard the screen from accidental scratches and fingerprints. Based on DIY 3D UI, the watch allows you to set the wallpaper and the position of the clock.

Aside from that, the E1 has seven sports modes including walking, running, cycling, skipping, etc. The smartwatch draws its juices from a built-in 180mAh battery that delivers 10 days of battery life, and 25 days standby time.

To know more about the Lenovo E1 sports smartwatch and to place your order, simply follow this link. With nine pieces sold at the time of writing, the promo is slated to end in ten days.

Lenovo E1 Sports Smartwatch

Realme X2 Pro vs Huawei P30 vs Nubia Red Magic 3S: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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The Realme X2 Pro is officially the first Realme flagship and one of the first smartphones from Oppo’s sub-brand to hit the European market. For this reason and also for the fact that it is one of the most affordable smartphones equipped with the best Qualcomm’s chipset, the Realme X2 Pro is currently among the most attractive handsets globally. But is it really a better choice than affordable flagships and older flagships you can currently find in the smartphones market? This comparison with Huawei P30 and Nubia Red Magic 3S will clear your idea and tell you whether it is worth going for the new Realme’s flagship or to focus on something else.

Realme X2 Pro vs Huawei P30 vs Nubia Red Magic 3S

Oppo Realme X2 Pro Huawei P30 Nubia Red Magic 3S
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 161 x 75.7 x 8.7 mm, 199 g 149.1 x 71.4 x 7.6 mm, 165 grams 171.7 x 78.5 x 9.7 mm, 215 g
DISPLAY  6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED 6.65 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – nano memory card slot 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 9 Pie, Color OS Android 9 Pie, EMUI Android 9 Pie, Redmagic 2.0
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 Triple 40 + 8 + 16 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.2
32 MP f/2.0 front camera		 48 MP, f/1.7
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY  4000 mAh, fast charging 50W with SuperVOOC Flash Charge 3650 mAh, fast charging 22.5W 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W with Quick Charge 4+
ADDITIONAL FEATURES  Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

Unless you are a true gamer, we do not recommend the design of the Nubia Red Magic 3S. But if you are a gamer, you will not only have a more attractive device with RGB lights but also a more comfortable gaming phone thanks to the presence of pressure sensitive areas. If you are a normal user, then you may find Huawei P30 a lot better than both its rivals since it is a more compact smartphone, it has a slimmer design and it is even splash resistant. Both Huawei P30 and Realme X2 Pro come with a glass + metal design, as well as a waterdrop notch. But the Realme X2 Pro is bigger and thicker.

 

Display

The most amazing display is definitely the one on board of the Realme X2 Pro. It is an AMOLED panel with a satisfying 6.5-inch diagonal and the support to 90 Hz refresh rate as well as the amazing HDR10+ technology. It is a flagship class panel and it even comes with full DCI-P3 coverage and an incredibly high peak brightness (up to 1000 nits). Right after, there is Nubia Red Magic 3S which comes with a 90 Hz refresh ratio, a wider diagonal, and full DCI-P3 coverage, but it lacks the HDR10+ standard.

 

Hardware/Software

While Realme X2 Pro and ZTE Nubia Red Magic 3S are fueled by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset which is currently the most powerful in the Android world, Huawei P30 has a Kirin 980 SoC. Snapdragon 855+ > Kirin 980. Realme X2 and ZTE Nubia Red Magic 3S deliver a similar level of performance, but Nubia Red Magic 3S supports a more advanced cooling system since it integrates a real cooling fan running at 14k rpm.

 

Camera

Huawei P30 is the top camera phone for this comparison. With its amazing 40 MP main shooter and its telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom and OIS, as well as a great 16 MP ultrawide sensor, it clicks the best photos in every condition. Even the front camera is the best with its 32 MP resolution. The second place goes to the Realme X2 Pro and its 64 MP camera, but it lacks OIS and it has midrange-class camera quality. Nubia Red Magic 3S is all but a camera phone with its single 48 MP sensor.

 

Battery

Nubia Red Magic 3S has an impressive battery life since it is equipped with a huge 5000 mAh battery, no matter if it has to manage a real cooling fan. It lasts two days on a single charge even with pretty intensive usage. Right after, we got the Realme X2 Pro with a 4000 mAh battery. The Realme X2 Pro also supports the fastest charging technology with a 50W power: it can fully charge in just 35 minutes.

 

Price

Realme X2 Pro is going to hit the global market with a €399/$445 price tag, Huawei P30 currently costs less than €450/$502 thanks to street prices, and Red Magic 3S starts from €479/$535. For most of the users, if we exclude cameras (there Huawei P30 wins), Realme X2 Pro is overall the most complete device. But for gamers and high performance lovers, Nubia Red Magic 3S is the way.

 

 

 

Realme X2 Pro vs Huawei P30 vs Nubia Red Magic 3S: PRO and CONS

Huawei P30

PROS

  • Better cameras
  • More compact design
  • Thin body
  • Splash resistant

CONS

  • Lower-end hardware

 

Oppo Realme X2 Pro

PROS

  • More affordable
  • Great display
  • Faster charging
  • Stereo speakers
  • Good performance

CONS

  • Midrange cameras

 

Nubia Red Magic 3S

PROS

  • Gaming-centric features
  • High performance
  • Better cooling system
  • Huge battery

CONS

  • Design not for everyone

 

OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T gets Android 10 via OxygenOS beta update

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T are next in line to get Android 10 following the arrival of the stable update for its successors, the OnePlus 7 and Oneplus 7 Pro. The 2018 flagships are now getting their first taste of Android 10 via a new beta update.

android10.jpg

The update was released early today for both devices. Below is the full changelog:

System

  • Upgraded to Android 10.
  • Brand new UI design.
  • Enhanced location permissions for privacy.
  • New customization feature in Settings allowing you to choose icon shapes to be displayed in the Quick Settings.

Full-Screen Gestures

  • Added inward swipes from the left or right edge of the screen to go back.
  • Added a bottom navigation bar to allow switching left or right for recent apps.

Game Space

  • New Game Space feature now joins all your favorite games in one place for easier access and better gaming experience.

Smart Display

  • Intelligent info based on specific times, locations and events for Ambient Display (Settings -> Display -> Ambient Display -> Smart Display).

Message

  • Now possible to block spam by keywords for Message (Messages – Spam – Settings -Blocking settings).

The update is available for the unlocked carrier versions of both phones. If you intend to install the update, OnePlus says you should make sure your battery level is above 30% and have a minimum of 3GB of available storage space.

If you wish to rollback to the Android Pie, OnePlus says that it will possible by installing the rollback package. However, the links to the rollback package have not been published yet.

Since this is beta software, there may be issues, so you should only install if you are fine with that. One user on the OnePlus forum by the name of B-Wrath was kind enough to explain if you will experience data loss if you decide to install the beta update. Below is a summary:

  • No data loss if you currently run Android Pie open beta and install the Android 10 open beta.
  • No data loss if you currently run Android Pie stable and install the Android 10 open beta.
  • No data loss if you currently run Android 10 Developer preview and install the Android 10 open beta.
  • You will experience loss of data if you decide to roll back from the Android 10 open beta to Android Pie stable or Android Pie open beta.

For those willing to wait for the stable version, you should get that in November according to OnePlus’s release schedule.

You can download the beta update for the OnePlus 6 here and the beta update for the OnePlus 6T here.

UP NEXT: No mid-range smartphone or physical stores in China: OnePlus CEO Pete Lau

 

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Realme releases kernel source codes for Realme XT, Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro

By
Airyl Jaszly
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Realme has been gaining some decent traction with the Android community. Unlike most companies, Realme has been very dev friendly, allowing users to easily unlock the bootloader of its phones. They’ve also been releasing kernel sources for their devices ever since the Realme 1, and now they’re keeping with the trend by releasing kernel source codes for the Realme XT, Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro.

EDITOR’S PICK: Realme X2 Pro goes on sale in China today; starts at 2,599 Yuan ($367)

Realme XT Pearl Blue

Kernel sources are very important for developers and power users. It allows them to dive deeper into the code that runs their device, allowing them to figure out different ways to improve their device’s overall performance and capabilities. Kernel source releases are also helpful for custom ROM development, which in turn benefits users who aren’t satisfied with the stock ROM on their phone.

Realme XT

With the release of the kernel sources for the Realme XT, Realme 5, and Realme 5 Pro, we expect to see a major boost in third-party development for these devices. All three devices run Realme’s ColorOS based on Android Pie. Since the devices are expected to receive the Android 10 update next year, the kernel source release spells good news for those of you who would like to try Android 10 before the official release.

UP NEXT: Realme X2 Pro hands-on pictures: A sleek and powerful flagship for a steal!

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Vivo V17 Pro gets ₹2,000 price cut in India just a month after its launch

By
Jeet
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Vivo V17 Pro, the premium mid-range smartphone from the Chinese brand, which was launched in India last month, has now received a price cut. The company has announced a price cut of ₹2,000, roughly $28.

The smartphone packs 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage and was launched for ₹29,990 (~$422) but is now available for ₹27,990 (~$394) after the price cut just a few weeks after its official launch.

Vivo V17 Pro release

The new pricing of the smartphone is now reflecting on the eCommerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart. It seems that the price cut is also applicable for the offline stores. The Vivo V17 Pro comes in two color options — Midnight Ocean and Glacier Ice.

The handset features a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. It is a true full-screen display, all thanks to the pop-up design and boasts 91.65 percent screen to body ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. As for the battery, the phone has a 4100mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging.

EDITOR’S PICK: Smart TV boxes collect way more data than we anticipated, reveals a Princeton study

The company is offering a quad-camera setup on the back featuring a 48MP Sony (IMX582) primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP f/2.2 AI Super-wide angle lens, a 13MP f/2.5 telephoto lens that supports 2x optical zoom (10x digital zoom) and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor.

It is the world’s first smartphone to feature a dual pop-up front camera. The primary camera is a 32MP f/2.0 lens while the second 8MP wide-angle camera is aimed at ‘groufies’ with its 105-degree field of view.

The phone also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It is relatively thick at 9.8mm and weighs 201 grams. Other features include BL 5.0, Wi-Fi dual-band, Android 9 Pie operating system based FunTouch OS 9.1.

UP NEXT: [Report] The upcoming Huawei P40 could dual boot HarmonyOS and Android & that’s probably the Right Way Forward

 

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