With the US-China trade war still going on, Chinese tech giant Huawei is still in the Entity List of the United States, effectively banning the company from doing business with the US-based companies. Because of this, Huawei is banned from using Google apps and services on its devices.
The recently launched Huawei Mate 30 series is the first set of devices from the Chinese giant to come without support for Google’s apps and services. While there’s a possibility that Huawei will get back access to the services of Google, the company has already announced its backup plan — HarmonyOS.
A couple of months ago, Huawei officially launched its much-awaited HarmonyOS which is meant to be the replacement for Android. While the proprietary OS is currently designed for devices like smart TV’s, wearables and in-car entertainment, but it is now set to power smartphones as well.
As per the reports, the company is now getting ready to load HarmonyOS on existing devices with dual boot support along with Android. However, the report says that things are in the early stages and Huawei has yet to choose which devices will be first. Huawei CEO has already hinted that P40 series smartphones will run this new operating system.
Once the company dual boots the OS, performance and compatibility results will be key deciding factors in deciding if the users are interested in a Huawei smartphone with both operating systems available. This could be a bit confusing and complicated for the regular issue but it remains to be seen how this idea works out.
Recently, a new report from Counterpoint claimed that the market share of HarmonyOS will reach 2 percent globally next year, making it the world’s fifth largest operating system, surpassing Linux. It further points that the share of HongMeng OS in China will reach 0.1 percent by the end of this year and 5 percent by the end of next year.
HarmonyOS, announced earlier this year in August, can support a wide range of applications including Android, Linux, and HTML5 in the future. The new operating system uses Huawei’s ARK compiler and will support Kotlin, Java, Javascript, C, and C++ programming languages. It will also have a verified Trusted Execution Environment for a better connected security across multiple devices.
Huawei had said that it began working on this operating system back in 2017 and is currently in version 1.0 with Version 2.0 scheduled for launch next year and version 3.0 release is planned for the year 2021.
The all new Honor 20 Lite will be made official on Oct. 22. The reservations of the smartphone have started on Vmall and JD.com. The handset will be arriving in three colors like Blue Water Jade, Midnight Black and Icelandic Fantasy. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has shared a real image of the Icelandic Fantasy Honor 20 Lite smartphone. It has also revealed that even though it houses a large-sized battery, it sports a slim and lightweight body.
Honor claims that the Honor 20 Lite has a small and slender chassis with a width of 73.5mm. It houses a 4,000mAh battery and weighs 172 grams. Through TENAA listing it has been revealed that the length of the smartphone is 157.2mm and it houses a big full HD+ display of 6.3 inches.
In the image shown below, the handset can be seen sporting rounded corners. It has a volume rocker and a power button the right edge. An external speaker and a USB-C are available on the bottom edge. The renders of the phone that have appeared on JD.com have revealed that it has a 3.5mm audio jack on its top edge.
The handset flaunts a waterdrop notch enabled OLED screen that is integrated with a fingerpint reader. It draws power from an octa-core processor that works at 2.2GHz. A recent leak had revealed it is fueled by Kirin 710F chipset. However, previous rumors had claimed it has Kirin 810 chipset.
The Honor 20 Lite is expected to arrive in China in three RAM variants like 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB. These models may respectively feature 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB of storage. The handset has a microSD card slot for expanding its storage.
Honor 20 Lite Icelandic Fantasy
The Honor 20 Lite is backed by a 4,000mAh battery. It is expected arrive with a charger that supports up to 20W fast charging. The front notch of the phone is the home for its 16-megapixel selfie shooter. The rear side of the device has a vertical triple camera system with 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor and a third lens of 2-megapixel. There is no information available yet on the pricing of the Honor 20 Lite.
What do you think about the appearance of the Icelandic Fantasy edition of the Honor 20 Lite? Share us your views by posting your comments below.
Recent reports have revealed that Vivo’s iQOO gaming smartphone wing is gearing up to introduce a new smartphone. Rumors are rife that it could be called iQOO Lite or iQOO Neo Pro and it has a model number of V1936A. A new Weibo post by iQOO teases the arrival of the upcoming iQOO phone. The V1936A smartphone has also been benchmarked on AnTuTu through which its key specs have been leaked.
At the end of the previous month, a Chinese tipster had claimed an iQOO phone with support for 33W fast charging could be arriving in the near future. Next, the Vivo V1936A phone was spotted on the database of China’s 3C authority with a charger that supported up to 33W fast charging. Hence, it is being speculated that the alleged iQOO Lite has V1936A model number.
A Geekbench listing of the Vivo V1936A was spotted last week. It revealed that the Android 9 Pie OS driven phone has Snapdragon 855 chipset and 8 GB of RAM onboard. It had recorded 3516 and 11262 scores respectively in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench.
Today, the Vivo V1936A iQOO phone has surfaced on AnTuTu. The listing again confirms that the phone has SD855 processor and 8 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 256 GB. The display of the phone supports 1080 x 2340 pixels and it is preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS.
In the CPU, GPU, memory and UX tests of AnTuTu, the new iQOO phone has respectively scored 146,594, 176,913, 93,243 and 60,266. AnTuTu claims that the phone could be equipped with UFS 3.0 storage. It has recorded a remarkable average benchmarking score of 477,016. The score is impressive as it promises to deliver a performance that is similar to Snapdragon 855+ powered Vivo NEX 3 5G and iQOO Pro 5G phones that are leading AnTuTu’s September list of top performing smartphones in China.
The purported iQOO Lite smartphone is expected to arrive with a waterdrop notch enabled OLED display and in-display fingerprint reader. It is expected to house a 4,500mAh battery. Hopefully, the smartphone will be appearing with all its specifications on TENAA in the near future. Now that the company has officially started teasing the smartphone, it may go official by the end of October.
After months of teasing, leaks, and rumors, Google finally launched the all-new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL flagship smartphones at a press event in New York. However, the smartphones won’t get launched in India — one of the leading smartphone markets in the world.
The major reason behind Google not launching the newly announced Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL in India is a new feature on the device named Project Soli. It is a radar-based motion-sensing chip integrated into the smartphones that uses 60GHz mmWave frequency band.
While Google has managed to get required permission to use the above mentioned frequency bands in several countries, India is not in the list. As per the report, the company failed to secure permission from the local authority in India to use this frequency band, which the nation has yet to open for commercial usage.
In a statement, a Google spokesperson said, “Google has a wide range of products that we make available in different regions around the world. We determine availability based on a variety of factors, including local trends, and product features. We decided not to make Pixel 4 available in India. We remain committed to our current Pixel phones and look forward to bringing future Pixel devices to India.”
The radar sensors on the new Pixel smartphones enable support for a number of human interactions. Sabrina Ellis, VP of Product Management at Google, claimed that Pixel 4 has the fastest secure face unlock on a smartphone, “because the process starts before you have even picked up the smartphone.” She further added that Motion sense prepares the camera when user reaches for the Pixel 4, thus there’s no need to tap the screen. It also enables hands-free gesture controls on the smartphone.
It’s noteworthy that this is the first time Google is skipping the launch of Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones in India. Prior to this, all the Nexus series phones and Pixel series phones had made their way to to the Indian market, days after their global launch.
The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are available in Just Black, Clearly White, and Oh So Orange (Limited Edition) color options. While the Pixel 4 is priced at $799 for the 64GB version and $899 for the 128GB version, the XL variant is priced at $899 for the 64GB version and $999 for the 128GB variant. The phones are now up for pre-order and will start shipping from 21st October.
At the end of September, a leaked invite had revealed that Meizu will be announcing the Meizu 16T flagship smartphone on Oct. 23. However, there was no official confirmation on it from the company. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has officially confirmed through Weibo that the Meizu 16T smartphone will be made official on Oct. 23.
The above shown poster released by Meizu confirms that the Meizu 16T will be unveiled in Beijing, China on the said date. The handset is expected to arrive as a larger screen flagship phone aimed towards the younger audience. The specifications of the Meizu 16T are no secret as they have been revealed through its TENAA appearance.
Meizu 16T Specifications
The Meizu 16T TENAA listing revealed that it has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2232 pixels. Since the phone features symmetrical bezels, it offers an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The display of the phone is integrated with a fingerprint sensor.
The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform with 2.84GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of the device. It is expected to arrive in China in multiple RAM choices like 6 GB and 8 GB. The smartphone is expected to release in storage options such as 128 GB and 256 GB. There is no support for microSD card slot on the device. The AnTuTu appearance of the smartphone had revealed that it recorded an impressive average benchmarking score of 418K+.
The Meizu 16T runs on Android 9 Pie OS. Hopefully, it will come with the latest Flyme 8 UI. The back panel of the phone is fitted with a 12-mgeapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera system. The slim-sized top bezel of the phone has a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. The handset houses a 4,000mAh battery that is equipped with support for rapid charging.
TENAA revealed that the phone may arrive in colors like blue-black, green and orange-red in China. Ahead of the launch, the pre-orders of the smartphone have started on a Chinese retailer site with a price tag of 2,499 Yuan (~$352) for its 128 GB storage variant.
Honor had launched the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro smartphones in China in July. Later in the same month, Honor India President Charles Peng had revealed that the company will be debuting a new X series phone as the successor for the Honor 8X phone from last year. However, the Honor 9X series haven’t yet arrived in India. Honor is now gearing up for its global launch. It will be coming to Russia tomorrow and Netherlands on Oct. 24. Fresh information reveals that the India launch of the Honor 9X is drawing near.
The exact launch date for the Honor 9X smartphone in India is not known yet. It appears that the company that the Honor 9X Pro may not debut in the country. Last year, the Honor 8X had launched in India on Oct. 16. Hence, there is a possibility that the Chinese manufacturer may officially announce the Honor 9X in the country by the end of this month.
Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro Specifications
Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro
The Honor 9X features a notch-less IPS LCD display of 6.59 inches. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Kirin 810 chipset powers the smartphone and it runs on EMUI 9 based Android 9 Pie OS. A microSD card slot is available on the device for additional storage. A side-mounted fingerprint scanner is available on the Honor 9X.
The Honor 9X has a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera system on its rear. It is fitted with a pop-up selfie shooter of 16-megapixel. The 4,000mAh battery of the smartphone is equipped with support for 10W charging.
The Honor 9X Pro resembles the Honor 9X in design and specs. The only major difference is that it features an extra camera lens of 8-megapixel on its rear. Also, the Honor 9X comes with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage whereas the Honor 9X comes with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.
In China, the Honor 9X is priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$197) for 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 1,599 Yuan (~$225) for 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 1,899 Yuan (~$268) for 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. On the other side, the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions of the Honor 9X Pro are respectively priced at 2,199 Yuan (~$310) and 2,399 Yuan (~$338).
Yesterday, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor had revealed that it will be launching the Honor 20 Lite smartphone on Oct. 22. The smartphone is now up for reservations on Jingdong Mall. The reservations page on the retailer site has the images of the three color editions of the Honor 20 Lite.
The Honor 20 Lite will be releasing in three colors in China such as Blue Water Jade, Magic Night Black and Icelandic Fantasy. The reservations will continue until Oct. 22 on JD.com. The images of the phone reveal that the handset will be sporting a display with waterdrop notch. The chin of the device is a bit thick.
Honor 20 Lite Midnight Black
The back panel of the Honor 20 Lite has a vertical triple camera system at its top-left corner. The fingerprint sensor is not placed on the rear as it is embedded under the display of the device. The right edge of the phone features a volume rocker and a power button.
Honor 20 Lite Specifications
Honor 20 Lite Blue Water Jade
The TENAA appearance of the smartphone has revealed that it has a 6.3-inch OLED display that produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. While the rumor mill is claiming it features Kirin 810, a reliable tipster from China has claimed that it is fueled by the Kirin 710 chipset. The handset is expected to release in China in RAM variants like 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB. It may release in storage choices such as 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. The handset will have a microSD card slot for additional storage.
The Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the Honor 20 Lite along with the latest edition of EMUI 9. The rear shell of the phone is fitted with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system and a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The handset has a 4,000mAh battery. It is expected to arrive with support for up to 20W rapid charging. As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the Honor 20 Lite.
OnePlus fans, rejoice. Gearbest has launched the OnePlus 7 & OnePlus 7 Pro Online Shopping Sale, wherein the Chinese online store will be doling out great discounts on smartphones manufactured by the popular Chinese brand.
The promotion page features multiple variants of the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones, along with a myriad of other OnePlus-branded mobile phone accessories. More importantly, you can buy all the items included in the activity page for considerably lowered prices.
In addition to the aforesaid discounts, the smartphones have been assigned dedicated coupon codes that you can use to save more money at the time of checking out. Let us check out the discount you can get on the OnePlus 7 International Version, and how to grab an extra discount even before placing your order.
Featuring 8GB of RAM, the OnePlus 7 smartphone offers a hearty 256GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite videos, music and other multimedia content. The aforesaid model would normally set you back $606.17, but you can buy it for $459.99 from Gearbest.
Moreover, you can extend this 24 percent discount by applying coupon code GBOP7GSBW at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you get an extra $54.01 off by reducing the retail price of the OnePlus 7 smartphone to just $397.98.
An absolute steal at this price, the OnePlus 7 smartphone offers the following features:
6.41 inch AMOLED A2.5D display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution
Snapdragon 855 Octa Core 2.84GHz processor
Adreno 640 GPU
8GB RAM+256GB ROM
48.0MP + 5.0MP rear-mounted cameras
16MP selfie camera
OxygenOS 9 based on Android 9.0 OS
3700 mAh battery
You can follow this link to check out the full specification and place your order. With over four hundred pieces sold at the time of writing, the promo is slated to end in just fourteen days.
Oppo just launched its sub-brand Realme in the European market. And at the same time, the sub-brand even launched its first flagship: it is Realme X2 Pro and it is one of the best flagship-killers of 2019. Carrying a midrange price tag, it offers the best hardware department you can expect from a 2019 flagship. For this reason, we decided to compare it with the smartphone which we believe is the top flagship killer in Europe before the launch of Realme X2 Pro. We are talking about the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, also known in China as the Redmi K20 Pro. After reading this comparison, you will learn which one offers the highest value for money.
Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Oppo Realme X2 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
161 x 75.7 x 8.7 mm,
199 grams
156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm,
191 grams
DISPLAY
6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 20:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
Quad 64 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.5 and f/2.2 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 48 + 8 + 13 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4
20 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
4000 mAh
Fast charging 50W with SuperVOOC Flash Charge
4000 mAh, Fast Charging 27W with Quick Charge 4+
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
Realme X2 Pro adopts a classic waterdrop design, so it is nothing special if we only consider the aesthetics. But it still offers a premium build quality due to its glass back paired with an aluminum frame. But Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a more innovative and beautiful form factor that consists of a notch-less display and a motorized pop-up front camera. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is even a more compact handset than X2 Pro, that is what makes me prefer it even more. On the other hand, Realme X2 Pro comes with a taller aspect ratio and a glass back which I consider slightly more elegant. But it is all about taste.
Display
Despite the affordable price, Oppo decided to equip the Realme X2 Pro with a flagship-class display. The handset boasts a 90 Hz refresh rate just like a top-tier flagship, the support to HDR10+ technology and even full DCI-P3 coverage. Just in case it is not enough, its peak brightness is astonishing: it reaches up to 1000 nits. There is no way for Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro to compete, but it still has a pretty nice display with the support of the standard HDR technology. Note that Realme X2 Pro offers a taller aspect ratio, but the display size is more or less the same. Both have an optical in-display fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
Realme X2 Pro beats Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro again when it comes to the hardware side. It is fueled by the successor of the Snapdragon 855 chipset found on the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, so it is a lot more powerful. We are talking about the Snapdragon 855+ which comes with a higher 2.96 GHz clock frequency and offers 15 percent higher graphics performance. Further, in its two most expensive variants, the X2 Pro offers faster UFS 3.0 storage, while Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. X2 Pro also comes in a version with 12 GB of RAM, unlike the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. A lot of people prefer the user interface of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro to the Color OS found on the Realme X2 Pro, but we think it is a compromise you can accept for such a hardware department. Another better feature of the Realme X2 Pro is its dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res ratio (Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a traditional mono speaker).
Camera
On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro offers a higher-end camera module. It sports laser autofocus and a Sony 48 MP sensor paired with a telephoto lens and an ultrawide lens. X2 Pro offers one more camera (the depth sensor) but likely it will never reach the same photo quality as the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. Realme X2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are not high-end camera phones, despite their high resolutions. If you want the best cameras, you should not go for these devices, despite you can get decent shots in low-light conditions and a lot of detail.
Both Realme X2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro have the same battery capacity and components with similar energy consumption, so it is very hard to establish which one may offer the longest battery life. It will mostly depend on software optimization. Realme X2 Pro has a much faster charging technology: it charges up to 80 percent in just 30 minutes thanks to its 50W SuperVOOC flash charge technology. And it is one of the fastest charging phones ever launched in the European market.
Price
With a bit of luck, you can find the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro in Europe at just €350 in its base variant. Realme X2 Pro will hit the shelves in November with a €399 starting price. Despite it will cost more, X2 Pro is a way better phone with better hardware and display, so we suggest you spend those €50 more and go for the Realme X2 Pro. The 128 and 256 GB configurations are even more recommended since they have UFS 3.0 internal storage instead of UFS 2.1. So if you can afford at least the 128 GB version, then you will make an even better purchase. X2 Pro wins the comparison.
Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: PRO and CONS
TWS earbuds can be described as revolutionary wireless accessories that adopt TWS (True Wireless Stereo) technology with Bluetooth for superior user experience whether it is listening to your favorite music or making phone calls. On the downside, they don’t come cheap.
If you are in the market for best cheap true wireless earbuds that boast exciting features, you might want to check out our list of the best TWS earbuds of 2019. So without wasting more time, let’s delve straight into the details.
AirPods with Charging Case
Designed to deliver the new wireless headphone experience without emptying your pocket, the AirPods are now available with charging case for $159 on Apple’s official online store. You can use them with your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, or Mac simply after taking them out of the charging case.
After following a simple one-step setup process, the AirPods are ready to work like magic. They are on and always connected and can sense when you place them in your ears, and automatically pause when you take them out.
Apple online store is offering you a chance to personalize your AirPods by engraving your name, initials or phone number for free. You can visit this link to add the amazing AirPods to your bag.
Galaxy Buds, True Wireless Earbuds with Wireless Charging Case
The white-tinted Galaxy Buds can be paired with your phone or tablet on the go. Even if you chat and listen the whole day, you can recharge the Galaxy Buds for fifteen minutes and get about 17 more hours of playtime.
Equipped with sound by AKG, the Galaxy Buds allows you to take calls, listen to your favorite podcasts or music while keeping you aware of your surroundings when you are walking, working or exercising. These truly wireless earbuds are currently available for $129.99 on Samsung’s official online store.
Alternatively, you can pay $21.66 per month without interest if paid in full within six months with Samsung Financing. To take advantage of the offer, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.
Sony – WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Noise Canceling In-Ear Headphones
Available in black, as well as silver color choices, the Sony – WF-1000XM3 TWS In-Ear Headphones have gone up for sale bearing a $229.99 price tag on BestBuy. You can also get it for $38.34 per month with a 6-Month Financing option.
The Sony – WF-1000XM3 minimizes background noises for clearer calls and music. It is backed by a rechargeable battery that offers 24 hours of use for all-day productivity and delivers high-quality listening experience with 24-bit audio processing.
You can visit this link to place your order and check out more details about the Sony – WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Noise Canceling In-Ear Headphones.
The Original Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Earphone would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online, as well as offline stores but you can now buy it for just $114.99 from Giztop. This is a noteworthy reduction in the black color option of the earphone’s original asking price of $199.99.
The Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro comes with an IP54 waterproof rating, which means you can wear them while working out or washing hands. It adopts an ergonomic design that fits comfortably inside your ears for a longer period.
Moreover, the Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro can be used as biometric recognition with BoneID technology. The earphone draws its juices from a 420mAh battery that lasts 2.5 hours on a single charge and up to 15 hours with the charging case.
The white-tinted Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro usually retails for $219.99, but Giztop is giving you a chance to buy it for a lowered price of just $134.99. You can head straight to this link to grab the discount before the promo wraps up.
Featuring a 7mm dynamic driver with titanium composite diaphragm, the 1MORE E1026BT – 1 strikes a perfect balance between powerful bass and exquisite detail. Housed in an ultra-compact form factor, the earphones deliver crystal-clear sound.
Furthermore, it enables you to communicate efficiently even in loud environments with the help of DSP technology, and its high stability MEMS microphone. It uses standard Bluetooth pairing with both earpieces for enhanced music listening experience.
You can buy the 1MORE E1026BT – 1 Wireless In-ear Earbuds Stylish Earphones for $99 from Gearbest by following this link. If your cart value is $20, you also qualify for getting an add-on item for just $8.99.
The Powerbeats Pro usually carries a $249.95 price tag, but you can buy it for just $199.95 from Apple’s official online store. In other words, you can grab a $50 off if you place your order through Apple’s online store.
The Powerbeats Pro – Totally Wireless Earphones come in multiple color options including Ivory, Moss, Navy, and Black. Designed for elite athletes, the Powerbeats Pro is designed to revolutionize the way you exercise. Aside from that, they give you freedom from the hassle of wires.
You can follow this link to grab the discount and check out more details about these amazing earphones before the promo comes to an end.
Crafted to offer uncompromised sound performance, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless adopts state-of-the-art technology, coupled with refined design. You can get them for just $299.95 on the Sennheiser official online store by following this link.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless is designed considering every fine listening detail. These perfectly fitting earbuds come with easy access voice assistant, and touch operation that operates naturally with the user.
Sennheiser’s in-house audio technology combines to create a category-leading sound for an ultimate wire-free listening experience. Other features include Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, touch control, voice assistant access, and more.
What do you think about our list of best TWS earbuds for 2019? Share your thoughts in the comments section below and also let us know your favorite music accessory from the list.
The Google Home Mini finally has a successor but it isn’t called the Home Mini 2 but the Nest Mini. While the name is different, the design hasn’t technically changed.
The Nest Mini has the same round design as the Home Mini. Its dimensions are even the same but that doesn’t mean there are no changes at all.
First, the Nest Mini now has a hole in the back which will let you hang it on a wall. It also comes in a new blue color called Sky alongside the Home Mini’s Coral, Chalk, and Charcoal. Google has also revealed that the fabric covering the speaker is now made from recycled plastic.
Coming to features, the Nest Mini has 40% stronger bass than the Home Mini. It also has better voice recognition. Google has also brought back capacitive buttons which will light up when it senses you are close. You will be able to increase and reduce the volume by tapping the right and left sides as well as pause and resume playing by tapping the middle of the speaker. Of course, the Nest Mini can control your smart home appliances, stream music, play podcasts and answer questions.
The Nest Mini also has an improved “brain” which learns your most frequent commands and allows them to be run locally on the device rather than sending them to Google’s servers first.
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Nest Mini
The Nest Mini will keep the $49 launch price of the Home Mini but expect it to sell for less during sales. It should also be included as a free gift with certain purchases or subscriptions just like Google has done with the Home Mini in some cases. It will be available for purchase beginning October 22.
Most of our jobs involve sitting in front of a computer without a lot of moment for a long time. As a result, we become prone to stress and other health-related issues.
While exercising is a must for everyone, it is more important for those who lack activeness in their daily lifestyle. Taking a gym membership may not seem plausible in today’s fast-paced lifestyle, you can still get enough exercise with a walking pad.
A walking pad alludes to a foldable treadmill that is designed to offer a new way of healthier life by helping you get rid of your sedentary lifestyle. The market is teeming with all sorts of walking pads, but they don’t come cheap. Inexpensive alternatives, on the other hand, usually disappoint in terms of performance.
To make high-end walking pads available to those on a tight budget, Xiaomi is now offering noteworthy discounts on the WalkingPad A1, and the WalkingPad A1 Pro Fitness Walking Machines through GeekBuying. So without wasting more time, let us check out the details.
The WalkingPad A1 adopts a simplistic, yet scientific design. It uses IML technology for making the panel. The walking machine has a hidden LED light unit, which is presented as a whole when standing and is clearly visible when walking.
The lightweight walking pad is housed in an aluminum alloy structure, which can carry 90Kg of weight. Moreover, it is very easy to store and occupies less than half a square meter for storage.
A walking pad offering comparable features would normally cost a bomb, but the WalkingPad A1 Fitness Walking Machine can now be yours for a lowered price of just $355.99 from GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 26 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $479.99.
Moreover, new users can take advantage of a 2% Off Coupon for an extra discount. You can visit this link to avail of the discount. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.
WalkingPad A1 Pro Walking Machine Foldable Treadmill
The WalkingPad A1 Pro is a super lightweight walking machine, which features a panel made using IML technology. It adopts two-wheel designs at the bottom, making it easier for you to move it anywhere.
Furthermore, the WalkingPad A1 Pro offers two exercise modes including M-mode (Manual Mode) and A-mode (Automatic Mode) so that beginners can use it without any sort of difficulty. Its low-platform design makes the WalkingPad A1 Pro safer and enables more noise-reduction.
The feature-laden WalkingPad A1 Pro usually carries a $649.99 price tag, but GeekBuying users can get their hands on it for a reduced price of just $449.99. This is a 31 percent reduction in the original asking price of the walking machine.
You can follow this link to grab the discount and place your order. There’s a 2% Off New User Coupon for those placing their orders for the first time through GeekBuying. Regrettably, the promo is slated to end soon.
Google announced a new pair of earphones today. The biggest change in the new Pixel Buds (yes, Google is sticking to the same name as its 2017’s Bluetooth wireless earphones which by the way have now been listed as “No longer available” on the Google Store), is the switch to a truly wireless design.
The Pixel Buds have ditched the connecting braided cable of their predecessor and are now fully and truly wireless. We will say the decision to cut the cord better late than never. Last month Amazon launched its own truly wireless earbuds called the Echo Buds and Apple has released its second-generation AirPods with proof of a third-gen model circulating already.
The earbuds feature custom-designed 12 mm drivers, built-in sensors that automatically detect when you are talking, and microphones that help with noise cancelation. They come in a white case with black rubber seals that are visible even when closed. The case charges via USB Type-C and also wirelessly.
The earbuds are designed to have a secure fit and earbuds that seal the ears but they also have what is called an ambient vent that keeps you connected to the outside world. The buds have what is called adaptive sound which automatically adjusts the volume based on where you are.
The Pixel Buds are sweat and water-resistant, have real-time translation built-in, and of course, have Google Assistant too. The buds will last 5 hours on a single charge and provide up to 24 hours of usage with the case.
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Pixel Buds Oh So Orange
Pixel Buds Clearly White
Pixel Buds Quite Mint
Pixel Buds Almost Black
The Pixel Buds are priced at $179 and come in Oh So Orange, Clearly White, Quite Mint, and Almost Black. They will be available in Spring 2020, coming much later than the Echo Buds which ship at the end of October.
Redmi has garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers after partying ways with Xiaomi. The now-independent brand has a huge fanbase that had been restlessly waiting for the Redmi Note 7-series successors for quite some time.
Much to their delight, the Redmi Note 8 series featuring the Redmi Note 8 and the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones was finally unveiled earlier this year. Redmi took the covers off the new lineup at a launch event in Beijing, China in August this year.
Redmi added the Redmi Note 7S to its well-received Redmi 7 series of smartphones, and the brand is likely to stick to this tradition and introduce more phones to the Redmi 8 series as well. While that remains to be seen, two popular variants of the Redmi Note 8 Pro have gone up for sale carrying lowered price on Gearbest.
Aside from shedding light on the discounts, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro [6GB RAM+64GB ROM]
Featuring 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage space, this model usually retails for $275.57. Gearbest users can get their hands on the well-received handset for a lowered price of $269.99.
This 2 percent discount can be extended by applying coupon code GBNOTE8P1. The coupon helps you save $30 by reducing the retail price of the smartphone to just $239.99.
You can follow this link to get the discount, which is valid for the grey color version of the phone. With over a hundred pieces sold at the time of writing, the promo is slated to end in just 14 days.
The slightly larger model ships with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite videos, music, and other multimedia content. The phone is currently up for grabs for $299.99 on Gearbest.
If you aren’t willing to spend that kind of money, all you need to do is to apply coupon code GBNOTE8P2 before placing your order. The aforesaid coupon enables you to save $40 more and brings the retails price of the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone down to just $259.99.
You can visit this link and grab the discount, which is available for the gray color version of the phone. It is worth mentioning here that more than 90 pieces were already sold at the time of writing and the promo will end in 14 days.
An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro offers the following features:
6.53-inch waterdrop notch screen FHD+ display with 2340×1080 pixels resolution
A rear-mounted ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for faster unlocking
MediaTek Helio G90T Octa-core gaming processor
6GB/8GB LPDDR4x 2133MHz Dual Channel RAM
64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 Storage
Samsung GW1 64MP+8MP+2MP+2MP quad cameras at the back
Google also announced a couple of other products today alongside the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. The Pixelbook Go is one of the new products and it is a cheaper and smaller version of the Pixelbook.
The Pixelbook Go is a stylish Chromebook with a design unlike any you have seen on any other Chromebook or even PC. The device has a magnesium body with a matte finish at the top while the underside has a ridge design that makes it easier to grip. It is also light and slim – weighing 1.06 kilograms and measuring just 13 millimeters.
The Pixelbook Go has a 13.3-inch touchscreen display with thick bezels surrounding it. Buyers will be able to choose between an FHD 1920 x 1080 LCD display or a 4K (3460 x 2160) UHD Molecular Display.
The Pixelbook Go features a backlit keyboard that Google boasts is super quiet. Just like the original Pixelbook, there is a dedicated Google Assistant button or you can just say “Hey Google”.
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Pixelbook Go
Pixelbook Go
Google says the Pixelbook Go will provide up to 12 hours of battery life and supports fast charging. Just 20 minutes of charging will provide up to 2 hours of usage. The computer will ship with a 45W USB Type-C wall adapter and 2m USB-C charging cable. There are two USB-C ports and you can use any to charge the device but there is no SD card slot, so no storage expansion. There is also an audio jack on the device and a 1080p Duo Cam.
The Pixelbook is available for pre-order starting today but the Core i5 (16GB version) has a waitlist while the Core i7 version is listed as coming soon. It is available in Just Black and Not Pink.
Google says there is also an Enterprise Edition that “includes the business capabilities of Chrome OS unlocked and does not require users to make an additional purchase of the chrome Enterprise Upgrade”.
The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL finally launched today, and to be honest, there isn’t much we didn’t already know about the phones.
The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL come with new features not present in any of their predecessors but also keep some of the old features. To start with, both phones feature OLED screens with a 90Hz refresh rate that Google has termed Smooth Display. There are no notches but their foreheads stick out thanks to the sensors packed underneath.
The new Pixel 4 phones also come with an extra camera on the back – a telephoto lens which means portrait mode gets even better on the Pixel phones. There is also a new way to unlock your device and make payments – Face Unlock (RIP fingerprint scanner), and a new way to control your device without touching it thanks to Motion Sense which is powered by the Soli Radar chip.
Active Edge is still present, so you can squeeze and activate the all-new Google Assistant. The Titan M Security Module is also back again to keep you protected. There are stereo speakers but no audio jack and you also get an eSIM along with a nano-SIM slot. You also get at least 3 years of security and OS updates.
3700mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging, USB-PD 2.0, and wireless charging
Price and Availability
The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are available in Just Black, Clearly White, and Oh So Orange (limited edition). The Pixel 4 is priced at $799/€749/£669 for the 64GB version and $899/€849/£769 for the 128GB version while the Pixel 4 XL is priced at $899/€899/£829 for the 64GB version and $999/€999/£929 for the 128GB version.
Both phones will be available unlocked, via Verizon or on Google Fi and will begin shipping October 21.
OnePlus took the wraps off the OnePlus 7T series of smartphones during a dedicated launch event that took place in China.
Volume buttons are placed o the right
The recently series comprises the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro smartphones that are slated to hit the store shelves on October 22nd at 10:00 AM (local time) via the company official’s online store and JD.com. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 7T has gone up for pre-order through Giztop.
The phone ships with a larger 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB/256GB UFS 3.0 storage capacity for you to save your favorite multimedia content, download and install multiple apps and run them without any sort of lag. We will check OnePlus 7T features in detail in just a bit.
The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM OnePlus 7T variant is available in Frosted Blue color option for $529 on Giztop.
Alternatively, you can go for the larger model that features 8GB of RAM, paired with a hearty 256GB of internal storage capacity if you are willing to shell out $579. This model is available in Glacier Blue, as well as Frosted Silver color options.
The feature-laden OnePlus 7T smartphone offers the best value for money. It sports a 6.55-inch 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display with HDR10+ and has the world’s fastest screen unlock. Moreover, it packs the powerful 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus Octa-core AI Soc, along with Adreno 640 GPU for superior user experience.
On the optics front, the OnePlus 7T houses a 48MP+12MP+16MP triple Circular cameras at the back, and a 16MP front camera with EIS for selfies and video calling.
The phone runs Original Oxygen OS based on Android 10 OS and is backed by a 3800mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 30T Fast Charging. You can follow this link to check out more details about the OnePlus 7T smartphone and place your pre-order through Giztop.
Chuwi released its new 2in1 tablet, UBook Pro, on Indiegogo and according to the company it is a very powerful all-around machine. It is mainly designed for office work as well as students, it comes with a 12.3″ IPS display and 3:2 screen ratio as well as the Intel Core M3-8100Y CPU that allows a 50% performance boost over the previous UBook. But how powerful is it when benchmarked? Let’s see in the benchmark test we conducted recently.
CPU-Z
We used the CPU-Z application to see the specs of CPU and do a benchmark test. As you can see, it comes with the already mentioned Intel m3 8100Y. The processor is made using the 14nm manufacturing process and it’s a dual core/4-thread CPU. It’s frequency can go up to 3.4GHz and it achieved a single-core score of 283.5 and a multi-core score of 800.9.
GeekBench 4
To continue, we ran the GeekBench 4 test where the UBook Pro achieved a single-core score of 3731 and a multi-core score of 6115, consistent with the performance we already shaw in the CPU-Z test.
Cinebench R15
After the first two tests, it was time to test the GPU too. For that reason, Cinebench R15 was chosen as it is a comprehensive CPU and GPU performance testing software. It tests CPU and graphics card performance by rendering high-precision images and 3D graphics based on the Cinem4D engine. In this test, the UHD Graphics 615 that is the embedded GPU scored 96cb and 27.18fps. That’s not bad but there’s no comparison between an embedded GPU and a dedicated one.
AS SSD Benchmark
Then, we tested the SSD speed in order to define how it compares against other solutions in laptops. The UBook Pro achieved a continuous read and write speed of 480.61MB/s and 372.74MB/s respectively which might be more than five times the speed of the traditional HDD but it falls a bit short when compared to other commercial solutions. Definitely, you are not going to experience any slow-downs attributed to the SSD so you shouldn’t be worried about not getting the top speeds out there.
Chuwi UBook Pro Actual experience
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Besides the test through benchmarks, the overall user experience was excellent during the time we got our hands on it. It can easily deal with daily office, learning and entertainment need and if you are desperate to use Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, etc, it will do the job but much slower than media editing professional laptops. What’s more, you can even enjoy some gaming like Tomb Raider and Metro with decent performance and graphics quality but gaming isn’t what this device was made for.
To conclude, combining the benchmark results with the actual user experience we can say that the Chuwi UBook Pro is definitely a good choice at its price range since it manages to balance between performance and pricing perfectly. Also, the fact that it is a 2in1 device is a huge advantage over traditional laptops. UBook Pro is currently in the process of crowdfunding on indiegogo. To find out more about it and the activities currently running, visit the dedicated product page.
OnePlus unveiled its first smart TV models – OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro in India last month. The premium smartphone maker spared no thought in gunning for the premium smart TV segment as the two models come with a 55-inch QLED display panel with a sleek minimalist design. The display panel holds a high-screen ratio thanks to the near bezel-less design. The OnePlus TV models also debut with Quantum dot color and support both Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The company says the TV’s color range is best-in-class among QLED competitors. Xiaomi may be looking to head in that direction as a recent survey by the company suggests.
The Weibo survey which is still ongoing as at press time is being conducted by Xiaomi’s TV GM who wanted to find out from fans which features they want to see upgraded. The options are Industrial design, Picture quality, Sund quality and System content. Obviously, most of the 2848 respondents selected picture quality.
Of coure, Xiaomi has got rich content for its TV. The sound quality and build quality are also high. We may see some improved models soon with QLED display panel capable of 8K resolution and more features. At present, the only high-end model from Xiaomi is the Mural TV which uses a Samsung 4k panel. A moe to launch smart TVs with premium quality and ricing will be to consolidate this grip of the market as Xiaomi sits at the number one spot in the TV segment in China and India.
We are heading towards winter season and so it is not unusual to see companies release products that serve the need of staying warm during the cold weather. Xiaomi’s ecological chain company Smartmi has just launched a new electric heater for the home. The Smartmi Electric Heater 1s is a smart version of the regular heater and will sell for just 499 yuan (~$70). This is almost twice the cost of the ordinary version which launched for 299 yuan ($43) in December 2018. This model was first launched under crowdfunding in November last year but the massive 3385% support ensured the company had to delay the release.
The Smartmi Electric Heater 1s comes with an upgraded 72 high-efficiency aluminium sheet heating body with heat dissipation area up to 4500 square centimetres. The gadget uses a dragon ridge arrangement that is more conducive to airflow. It also comes with a 2200W high power rating which can heat up the room very fast. The temperature can be adjusted between the range of 16-28 °C. It equally comes with a built-in dual temperature sensor which smartly maintains the constant temperature. When the ambient temperature reaches the preset value, the automatic low-power operation maintains the constant temperature state. If the ambient temperature drops, the device adjusts the heater gets adjusted automatically. and the lower temperature automatically increases the temperature.
The product is manufactured by Smartmi technology and is tipped to be capable of heating up the air inside the house such that the density becomes different from that of cold air. This difference in density creates a convection effect and thus, stimulates the circulation of the air in order to heat up the home. Compared with the traditional radiation-based electric heater, this new product has the advantages of rapid heating and low drying, and the user feels more comfortable when using it.
In addition, the gadget also supports a more precise temperature regulation and also has a constant temperature function. This function will come in handy to enable heat to reach areas with insufficient heating. Obviously, this function is extremely user-friendly in areas with insufficient heating, and it is also very helpful for reducing power consumption.
The device comes with a built-in WiFi module which means users can control the gadget through the MIJIA App or XiaoAI smart assistant. Thus, you can remotely switch it on while at work so as to heat up the home before you get there. This will also afford users the opportunity to stay in bed and control the electric heater without having to step down. The app can also be used to adjust the heating temperature and set other features like child lock etc.
The smart heater also comes with an LED touchscreen display where parameters such as temperature, timing, backlight brightness, etc can be adjusted. The electric heater has a protection rating of up to IPX4 which means it is splash-proof. The internal fully enclosed structure and special drainage channel design provide more complete protection. The heat sink is completely isolated from the power supply board, and the circuit is more secure.
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