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Giztop is Offering 50% Off on Lenovo K6 Note Global Edition

Lenovo’s K-Series of smartphones comprise mid-rangers including the Vibe K4 Note, and the K5 Note. Earlier this year, the Chinese multinational technology company added the K6 Note smartphone to the popular line.

Lenovo K6 Note Global Edition

The base version of the Lenovo K6 Note with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage space has gone up for sale bearing reduced price tag on Giztop. Available in silver, as well as gold color options, the global edition of the K6 Note usually retails for $149 but can be yours for just $79.

The irresistible Lenovo K6 Note sports a 5.5-inch display with an FHD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa Core 1.4GHz processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage for you to save your favorite multimedia content.lenovo k6 note global

On the photography front, the Lenovo K6 Note houses a 16MP camera at the back and an 8MP front shooter with beauty mode. The phone features Dolby Atmos sound for a superior music listening experience.

The Lenovo K6 Note Global Edition runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and is backed by a 4000mAh battery that has an Ultra Power Saving mode for keeping the phone powered on for a longer duration between charges.

Furthermore, the dual-SIM (Nano+Nano) smartphone can be used as a mobile hotspot so that you can share your 4G data connection with your friends and family members using compatible wireless devices. It supports over 20 languages including English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Russian, Arabic, and more.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Lenovo K6 Note Global Edition and place your order.

OnePlus 7T 90Hz display supported games list revealed by the company

OnePlus recently launched its latest T-lineup smartphones, a successor to its flagship smartphones launched earlier this year. The highlight of the OnePlus 7T series smartphones remains the 90Hz refresh rate display.

Now, the company has revealed a list of games that are compatible with this 90Hz refresh rate. This comes just hours after the official launch of the flagship smartphones in the company’s home market China.

OnePlus 7T

The company has confirmed that “Peace Elite”, “Ace Warrior”, “Fort Frontline”, “QQ Speeding”, “Crossing the FireWire”, “Quantum Special Attack”, “New Swordsman” and seven other games come with support for 90Hz refresh rate display.

Coming to the specifications of the OnePlus 7T, it features a 6.55-inch display which is slightly bigger than that of the OnePlus 7. It is a 90Hz Fluid AMOLED Display with HDR10+ (YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix), a 2400 x 1080 resolution, and 3D Corning Gorilla Glass on top.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor inside the phone and is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.0 2-lane storage. It has triple rear cameras – a 48MP f/1.6 Sony IMX586 with OIS and EIS and a 7P lens paired with a 12MP f/2.2 telephoto lens and a 117° 16MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle lens.

OnePlus says the 7T is a phone for vlogging and with the phone’s 16MP selfie camera with EIS. It has an in-display fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, a vibration motor with an advanced haptic engine, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.

The smartphone runs Android 10 out-of-the-box with OxygenOS 10 and is powered by a 3,800mAh battery and brings a new fast-charging technology called Warp Charge 30T which is 23% faster than Warp Charge 30.

 

Honor 20 Lite scheduled to launch on October 22

Honor has been consistently expanding its Honor 20 lineup. In May, it had launched the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro flagship smartphones. Then came the Honor 20S smartphone in September. It borrowed most of its specs from Honor 20. However, instead of Kirin 980 chipset, quad cameras and 22.5W fast charging found on Honor 20, the Honor 20S came with Kirin 810 SoC, triple cameras and 20W rapid charging. Now the company is gearing up to launch the Honor 20 Lite smartphone. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that the handset will go official on Oct. 22.

Honor 20 Lite October 22

Honor 20 Lite Reservations Begin

Honor has appointed Chinese actor Bai Jingting as the Product Design Officer for the Honor 20 Lite. The smartphone is now up for reservations through Vmall. The pricing of the smartphone will be confirmed on Oct. 22 through its unveil event. The below shown poster reveals that the handset will come in dark green and light blue-red gradient colors.

Honor 20 Lite October 22 Launch Date

Honor 20 Lite Specifications and Features

The entire specifications of the Honor 20 Lite (Youth Edition) are known through its TENAA listing. The smartphone measures 157.2 x 73.2 x 7.65mm and it weighs 172.5 grams. It houses a 6.3-inch OLED display with waterdrop notch. The full HD+ resolution supporting display is embedded with an in-display fingerprint reader. The handset will offer a tall aspect ratio of 20:9.

Honor 20 Lite kirin 710F leak

Rumors surrounding the smartphone have claimed that it will be powered by Kirin 810 chipset. However, a reliable tipster has revealed that it will be featuring the older Kirin 710 SoC. It features up to 8 GB of RAM and it provides user with up to 256 GB of native storage. There is a microSD card slot on the device for expanding its storage.

The rear shell of the Honor 20 Lite has a triple camera system that includes the 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 lens as the primary shooter, it is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front notch houses a selfie camera of 16-megapixel.

The Honor 20 Lite boots to Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with EMUI 9.1. It is backed by a 4,000mAh battery. Its 3C listing has revealed that it could be arriving with support for 20W rapid charging on the device.

 

Black Shark’s JoyUI will get core features of MIUI 11 from Xiaomi

Xiaomi recently launched its MIUI 11 custom user interface for Mi as well as Redmi smartphones. Now, the core functions of this new user interface will also be making its way to the JoyUI for the Black Shark smartphones.

For those who are unaware, Black Share is a maker of gaming smartphones which is backed by Xiaomi. The company has so far launched four devices — Black Shark, Black Shark Helo, Black Shark 2, and Black Shark 2 Pro.

Black Shark JoyUI

While it has been confirmed that the some of the core features of the MIUI 11 will make it to the JoyUI, it remains to be seen which are those features given that the company has not revealed the list.

MIUI 11 carries slogan “efficiency innovation” and it seems that those “efficient” tools will be integrated in the JoyUI. For instance, MIUI 11 comes with support for cross-platform high-speed file transfer and is faster and more convenient to transfer photos, files and apps with other phones.

Here’s a list of features that the latest Android skin from Xiaomi brings to the table:

  • New Icons and smoother animations: With the latest MIUI 11, Xiaomi has tweaked the look of the icons found in the UI and they now have a minimalist yet appealing look. The company has also tweaked the animations which are slower in comparison to MIUI 10 but they now provide for a rich and immersive experience.
  • Ultra Power Saving Mode: As the name suggests, this mode is meant for prolonging battery life when running out of charge. According to the company, while in this mode, a device can provide a battery backup of upto 24 hours with just 5% of battery. When this mode is turned on, the device turns off the Wi-Fi module, hides non-essential apps, turns the display colour to black/white whilst restricting background processes.
  • Kids Mode: This mode is meant for parents who want to create a safe digital environment for their kids. While in kids mode, the device will only be able to run applications that are whitelisted by their parent or guardian. Besides, it also has an education space which Xiaomi claims is an intuitive manner to teach young kids.
  • Casting to external display: This feature will allow smartphones running on MIUI 11 to wirelessly cast onscreen content which includes games, videos, documents and other applications to TV, given the TV also supports this functionality. Xiaomi has thoughtfully designed this feature so users can even hide personal items to keep all sensitive things private. Moreover, the device can continue to cast even when its display has been turned off.
  • Digital Wellbeing: With this feature, device owners will be able to check how much time they spend on each application and if needed they can cut down the usage time in order to maintain a healthy mental and physical well-being.
  • Earthquake alerts: With the help of data provided by regional offices, devices running MIUI 11 can notify its owner in case of an ongoing earthquake or after one takes place. Moreover, it will also provide additional details like nearby relief centres and places to avail medical service in case of a mishap.
  • Android 10: While it is not necessary for every device running MIUI 11 to run on the latest Android 10, as the same skin could even be built on older versions of Android like Oreo or Pie. Having said that, devices launched in recent past will get MIUI 11 based on Android 10.

 

Realme will release the world’s first smartphone with Qualcomm’s 5G integrated chip

Realme announced its true flagship phone for the year, the Realme X2 Pro in China a few minutes ago. The phone comes with the latest Snapdragon 855 Plus flagship-grade processor and takes on the likes of the Redmi K20 Pro that has been the segment leader for the past few months. At the same event, Realme also confirmed that it will be the first brand to release a smartphone with Qualcomm’s new 5G integrated chipset.

Realme X2 Pro Master
Realme X2 Pro Master

A few weeks back, Realme revealed that it was working on a 5G integrated Qualcomm Snapdragon 700 series smartphone. But today’s announcement confirms that it will be the first brand to carry this 5G chipset. The company also gave out a few interesting figures about its progress so far.

Realme’s CMO Xu Qi announced that it has over 17 million global users today. It is present in more than 20 countries across the world and the latest Realme X2 Pro launch will mark its entry into four more Western Europe namely Spain, UK, France, and Italy. The company also confirmed that its first Realme store will open in Hangzhou, China, in November 2019.

In an earlier conversation, Realme’s CEO Madhav Seth confirmed that its upcoming Snapdragon 700 series smartphone will feature Qualcomm’s AI Engine and Qualcomm Elite Gaming features. The company aims to release the handset by the end of 2019. Apart from Realme, Qualcomm’s 5G integrated Snapdragon 600, 700, and 800 series chipsets will make it all the major brands like OPPO, Redmi, Vivo, LG, Nokia, and even Motorola.

 

Realme X2 Pro with 90Hz display, SD855+, 64MP quad cameras and 50W fast charging is official for 2,599 Yuan (~$367)

Realme has finally taken off covers from its flagship phone – the Realme X2 Pro. The handset features the latest Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform. It also comes with some other exciting features like 90Hz refresh rate display, USB 3.0 storage, 64-megapixel quad cameras and 50W fast charging. Moreover, it has arrived with an attractive starting price of 2,599 Yuan (~$367).

Realme X2 Pro Specifications and Features

The Realme X2 Pro has Gorilla Glass 5 panels on its front and rear. The dimensions of the handset are 161 x 75.7 x 8.7mm and it weighs 199 grams. The handset features a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and carries support for 90Hz refresh rate that promises smoother experience while scrolling and playing games. The display offers up to 1000nits brightness and comes with DCI-P3 color gamut support Also, under the display is a fingerprint scanner that can unlock the device in just 0.23 seconds. The smartphone promises a screen-to-body ratio of 91.7 percent.

Realme X2 Pro Luna
Realme X2 Pro Luna

The Snapdragon 855+ chipset that includes 2.96GHz octa-core processor and Adreno 640 graphics is present under the hood of the Realme X2 Pro. For heat dissipation, it features vapor chamber liquid cooling, superconducting carbon fiber multi-layer scheme, multi-layer graphite sheet and other heat-dissipating materials.

The Android 9 Pie OS that is overlaid with custom version of ColorOS 6.1 for Realme is present on the device. The tactile linear motor present inside the device assists in 4D in-game vibrations.

The Realme X2 Pro’s SD855+ chipset is assisted by up to 8 GB of RAM. It comes with up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The handset lacks support for external storage. Realme’s first flagship draws power from a 4,000mAh battery. It is coupled with 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charging technology. The company claims that it takes only 10 minutes for the phone to gain 40 percent power from scratch. The device can be fully charged in 35 minutes with the new rapid charging technology. The smartphone also supports other charging technologies such as USB-PD and Qualcomm’s 18W rapid charging.

Realme X2 Pro Poseidon
Realme X2 Pro Poseidon

The Realme X2 Pro has a vertical camera module in the upper half of its back panel. It includes four sensors such as Samsung GW1 64-megapixel lens with f/1.8 aperture, a telephoto lens of 13-megapixel with support for up to 20x hybrid zoom, a ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel with 115-degree field-of-view and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The smartphone offers camera features such as super night scene mode, EIS, 4K videos recording at 30fps and slow-motion videos at 960fps. A horizontally placed Realme logo can be seen alongside the quad camera system of the phone. For snapping selfies, the Realme X2 Pro is equipped with an AI driven 16-megapixel selfie shooter that has support for super night scene along with 4-in-1 pixel merging technology.

The Realme X2 Pro comes with all the essential connectivity features such as dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, dual frequency GPS, NFC and the good old 3.5mm audio jack. The handset is also equipped with stereo dual speakers coupled with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio technologies.

Realme X2 Pro Price and Release Date

The pricing of the different variants of the Realme X2 Pro are:

  • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB UFS 2.1 storage – 2,599 Yuan (~$367)
  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB UFS 3.0 storage – 2,799 Yuan (~$395)
  • 12 GB RAM + 256 GB USF 3.0 storage – 3,199 Yuan (~$452)
    Color Variants: Luna (White) and Poseidon (Blue)

The pre-orders of the Realme X2 Pro that begins today will continue until Oct. 17. The first sale of the phone will be held on Oct. 18 at 10:00 AM (local time). The company will be offering 100 Yuan discount for buyers who purchase the Realme X2 Pro through the first sale.

Realme X2 Pro Master Edition Specs, Price and Availability

Realme X2 Pro Master Edition Red Brick
Realme X2 Pro Master Edition Red Brick

The Realme X2 Pro Master Edition crafted by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa was also unveiled at the event. It comes in multiple colors and features a signature of the designer on the rear. The Master Edition has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage and it carries a price tag of 3,199 Yuan (~$452). The rest of the specifications of the Master Edition is same as its regular version.

Realme X2 Pro Master Edition Cement
Realme X2 Pro Master Edition Cement

Red Brick and Cement (Dark Gray) are the two color editions of the Realme X2 Pro Master Edition smartphone. It will be available for purchase on Nov. 11 in China. The first 100 units of the Master Edition will be available with 100 Yuan discount (~$14)

The Realme X2 Pro is also coming to India. The company is expected to hold a dedicated a launch event for it and the Realme XT 730G gaming-centric phone in December this year.

What’s your opinion on the Realme X2 Pro? Sounds like a good rival for OnePlus 7T, right? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition is priced at 1,899 Yuan (~$268)

On Aug. 28, Redmi had held a launch event in China to announce the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones. At the event, the Chinese firm had also announced a limited edition Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition smartphone. However, the company had not revealed the pricing and availability of the device. Today, the Chinese firm has confirmed that its sale will begin tomorrow at 10 AM (local time) through Xiaomi Mall in China. It will be available for 1,899 Yuan (~$268).

Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition featured

The Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition has 8 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The handset is priced at 1,899 Yuan (~$268). The Chinese firm will be selling only 5,000 units of the smartphone. Horde and Alliance are the two variants of the Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition smartphone.

The Horde model comes in a black and red box and inside is the Electro-optic Ash edition of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It also features a black and red colored case along with World of Warcraft cards. On the other side, the Alliance model has a white and blue box that features a Fritillaria White version of the smartphone, a black-blue colored case and WoW cards.

Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition Horde Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition Alliance

The Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition smartphone has the same specs as its regular version. Apart from special packaging, it comes with a customized MIUI that features custom wallpapers, themes (sync online) and icon packs.

Redmi Note 8 Pro Specifications

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The MediaTek Helio G90T chipset at the helm of the device. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

The rear side of the smartphone has a quad camera system that includes a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 primary lens, an ultrawide sensor of 13-megapixel, a 2-megapixel dedicated macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth senor. The front notch of the smartphone has the 20-megapixel selfie snapper. It is packed with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the rear side of the phone.

 

 

 

New German security catalogue means Huawei can provide the country’s 5G infrastructure

Ever since the US started its clampdown on Huawei‘s infrastructures in its territory, shunning its 5G infrastructure, efforts have been made to get allies to also do the same. The US is said to have contacted several countries such as Germany, Japan, Australia, Taiwan, Norway, the UK and Denmark in order to get them to shun using Huawei’s hardware for 5G. Germany is one ally whose body language shows isn’t looking to heed the US advise.huawei

According to a Reuters report, Germany has finalised rules for the build-out of 5G mobile networks and it doesn’t include snubbing China’s Huawei Technologies. This is in total disregard of the position of the United States. The rulebook dubbed security catalogue will be released later this week.

“We are not taking a pre-emptive decision to ban any actor or any company,” German government spokesman Steffen Seibert told a news conference in Berlin on Monday.

German carriers are all clients to Huawei and have warned that banning the Chinese vendor would add years of delays and billions of dollars in costs of launching 5G networks. Besides, Huawei has repeatedly denied the allegations by Washington, which has seen the company placed on the US entity list.

Google Nest Mini’s pictures leak ahead of release

The Google Home Mini will be getting a successor tomorrow at the Made by Google event. The new Google Assistant speaker will launch as the Nest Mini. Pictures of the device have surfaced and they show Google is keeping the design of its predecessor with the exception of a nifty feature on the back.

The source of the pictures is the German tech blog, Winfuture.de. The pictures are promo images and they show that the Google Nest Mini looks just like the 2017 Google Home Mini. It still has that donut design and it comes in anthracite, coral, rock candy (light gray) and sky blue.

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The Nest Mini may pass for the Home Mini but that is only when you place them face up. If you turn them upside down, then you should see a distinguishing feature. Google has put a hole at the bottom of the Nest Mini to make it easy to hang on walls rather than sitting on a flat surface. They have also included a 1.5 meter-long cable that should suffice when you mount the speaker on the wall.

Winfuture.de reports that the Nest Mini supports dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and built-in Chromecast support. However, they add that the speaker may be more powerful as it has a 15W plug, unlike the Home Mini which has a 9W power plug.

The Nest Mini should have the same launch price tag as the Home Mini. We expect Google to slash the price of the Home Mini if they don’t outrightly stop production.

 

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Honor 9X to launch in Russia on October 17; Netherlands on the 24th

The Honor 9X launched back in China in July. It is now set to arrive in Europe, but when it does it will be different from the one sold in China. The release dates for the launch in two European countries have been revealed.

Honor 9X Russia launch

The Honor 9X will make its first stop in Russia where it will be unveiled on Thursday, October 17. The official Honor Russia website has put up a nice teaser poster that shows the Honor 9X and its predecessors such as the Honor 8X, Honor 7X, Honor 6X, and Honor 5X.

Exactly a week after its launch in Russia, the Honor 9X train will head to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The poster says there will be two events on the day which is October 24. The first is HiHonor Ecommerce Business event while the second is the launch of the Honor 9X.

Honor 9X Amsterdam

The phone will launch in Europe with a key difference in spec as well as design. The European Honor 9X will have a Kirin 710F processor rather than the new and more powerful Kirin 810 processor. While that is definitely disappointing, the reason this is happening is none other than the US ban.

It has been reported that the Kirin 810 board just like the Kirin 990 board can’t get licensed by Google. For this reason, Honor is using the Kirin 710F in the European version of the Honor 9X.

With respect to design, the European version will come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and not a rear-mounted one. Other than the differences in design and processor, the rest of the specs are the same.

 

Download Android 10 launcher and enjoy it on any Android device

Google always brings forth mesmerizing changes to the latest Android versions. In a similar story, Google launched the new Android version – Android 10 this year with lots of new features, functions and improved User Interface. These new features always bribe the users using old Android iteration to get the new features including apps, wallpapers, and ringtones.

android 10 launcher

Google already rolled out Android 10 on Pixel devices, and several OEMs like OnePlus, Essential and others are rolling out the new update on their respective devices. However, some devices will remain on Android 9 and other versions. The users of these devices can still enjoy some features from Android 10 without rooting the device. They can easily install native Android 10 apps including its launcher, gallery, etc.

The third-party developers on XDA and other communities have ported the Android 10 launcher for various Android devices. We listed below the most popular Android 10 launcher port. Some features may not work properly but the look and feel will surely match the original Android 10 launcher application.

Advantages of Android 10 Launcher (Pixel)

  • Dark Mode support
  • Notification dots
  • Google Feed
  • Gestures
  • Different Icon shapes
  • Swipe Up Drawer

Android 10 Launcher aka Pixel Launcher Q brings the clutter-free and minimal look. The swipe-based launcher also carries some refinements over the Android 9 based launcher. As in the previous versions, the Google Feed tab is just a swipe away from the home screen.

Steps to Install Android 10 Launcher on any Android phone

  1. Download the Android 10 Launcher ported APK from here.
  2. Before installing, enable Unknown Sources option from the device Settings menu > Security > Additional settings > Privacy.
  3. Now, Install Modded Android 10 launcher.
  4. Upon installation, make it the default launcher for your device.
  5. Enjoy Android 10 Launcher on any Android smartphone.

We hope you have successfully installed the launcher by following the above guide. Some features have snapped due to modding the APK for older Android versions. Moreover, full functionality needs Magisk based root access. The QuickSwitch Magisk Module can be used to port all the features on all old Android versions.

8848 Titanium to announce 5G phone on October 18

Chinese luxury smartphone maker, 8848 Titanium, has announced that it will have an event on October 18. The event which will be a 5G strategy conference will see the manufacturer announce its plans for the 5G era and most likely, its first 5G luxury smartphone.

8848 Titanium has released a poster for the event but it doesn’t reveal any info about the upcoming device. 8858 Titanium 5G phone might as well be the first luxury 5G smartphone when it launches on Friday.

8848 Titanium 5G luxury phone launch

We expect the upcoming phone to maintain the design of its predecessors such as a hexagonal titanium frame, leather-covered back, gold screws, and sapphire glass-covered camera lens and display with customization options to cater to individual requests. It should also be hand-assembled like a luxury watch.

8848 phones also have security software features such as a private mode and a work mode. This will allow users to have two accounts for apps such as WeChat. They also have an advanced call manager with features such as call encryption and call spam blocker. Some of their phones also have a secondary display on the back.

8848 Titanium phones are usually powered by a Snapdragon processor, so this 5G phone should feature the Snapdragon 855 processor along with the Snapdragon X50 modem.

 

Tecno Camon 12 Air with punch-hole display and Helio P22 launched with Rs. 9,999

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Tecno has just expanded its Indian portfolio with the launch of the Camon 12 Air. The Camon is a budget-friendly smartphone sporting a triple-camera setup at the rear. It is the first smartphone from Tecno to feature a punch-hole selfie camera. The Tecno Camon 12 Air has arrived in the subcontinent, following the successful debut of the Tecno Spark 4, which arrived in India back in September this year.

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Tecno Camon 12 Air Specifications and Features

The Tecno Camon 12 Air flaunts a 6.55-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels, screen-to-body ratio of 90.3% and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The screen features a punch-hole camera housing the selfie camera. The device draws power from a 2Ghz octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of native storage. The smartphone features expandable storage up to 256GB using a microSD card.

The triple-camera setup on the Tecno Camon 12 Air includes a 16-megapixel primary lens with an aperture rating of f/1.8, a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 5-megapixel 120-degree wide-angle sensor with quad-LED flash. AI assistance includes AI HDR, AI Beauty, Bokeh Mode and Google Lens. The front camera is an 8-megapixel unit with an 81-degree field of view for a wide-angle view. The Camon 12 Air features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock for security.

Powering the Tecno Camon 12 Air is a 4,000 mAh battery with AI Power Management for enhanced usage. The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based hiOS 5.5. Connectivity options include dual 4G LTE, Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3.5mm headphone port, GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. The device measures 164.29 x 76.3 x 8.15 mm and weighs 172 grams.

Tecno Camon 12 Air Price and Availability

Tecno launched the Camon 12 Air in India on Oct. 12 at a base price of Rs. 9,999 (~$141). The smartphone is available in two color options, namely Stellar Purple and Baby Blue. 

 

Buy Oclean Z1 Smart LED Electric Toothbrush for Just $39.99 from Gearbest [Gifts]

Electric toothbrushes offer a myriad of advantages over a traditional toothbrush. First off, an electric tooth is relatively more effective when it comes to removing plaque. Since it is easier to use, an electric toothbrush is a great choice for those with restricted mobility.

Oclean Z1

On the downside, an electronic toothbrush usually carries a steeper price tag as compared to its regular counterpart. As a result, cost-conscious consumers go for a regular toothbrush rather than giving an electric toothbrush a shot.

Gearbest Global Launch Oclean Z1

Much to the relief of those looking for a high-end electric toothbrush that doesn’t cost a bomb, Gearbest is hosting the Global Launch Oclean Z1 promotion, giving its loyal users a chance to buy the recently unveiled electric toothbrush for a lowered price.

Aside from doling out a noteworthy discount on the Oclean Z1 Smart Sonic Electric toothbrush, Gearbest is offering a chance to win amazing gifts with your order.  We will shed light on this in just a bit.

Oclean Z1 Smart LED Light Acoustic Wave Electric Toothbrush

The Oclean Z1 would normally set you back $59.96 on both online, as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it for just $39.99 from Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 33 percent reduction in the original asking price of the electric toothbrush.

As if that weren’t enough, the first 100 orders will qualify for a gift worth $9.99. These lucky customers will receive a two-in-one charger+holder. The remaining 1001 to 1300 orders will be eligible for a free toothbrush head worth $4.99.Oclean Z1 Smart LED Light Acoustic Wave Electric Toothbrush

Available in two appealing color options including Sakura Pink and White, the Oclean Z1 is a smart electric toothbrush that can be personalized to meet your needs. You get access to over twenty, customizable brushing options when you connect the Z1 to the Oclean App.

Moreover, it supports 32 intensity levels that are safe for sensitive teeth, loose teeth, artificial crowns, and even dentures. Carrying an IPX7 waterproof rating, the Oclean Z1 can identify and monitor eight areas to enhance your oral health and clean your teeth thoroughly.

Oclean Z1 Smart LED Light Acoustic Wave Electric Toothbrush

The feature-laden Oclean Z1 will be up for grabs bearing the lowered price only during the global launch activity period, which kicked-off today at 10:00 (China time) and is slated to end on October 14th.

Those interested in taking advantage of the promotion can head straight to this link without wasting time. You can check out the more details about the Oclean Z1 Smart LED Electric Toothbrush on the activity page.

 

Lu Weibing: Why the Redmi 8 has a Snapdragon 439 processor

The Redmi 8 brings a number of improvements over its predecessor, the Redmi 7. However, it comes with a Snapdragon 439 processor which is less powerful than the Snapdragon 632 chipset in the Redmi 7. General Manager of Redmi, Lu Weibing, has explained why they settled for the Snapdragon 400 series processor.

Xiaomi Redmi 8

In the Weibo post, he said they carried out a survey before the release of the Redmi 8 to find out which features matter most to users. The result of the survey showed that battery life, smooth and fast experience, and a high-quality build ranked highest. Redmi decided to focus on these points for its next phones.

The result is the Redmi 8 (and Redmi 8A) having a 5000mAh battery capacity with a standby time of 31 days; addition of a USB Type-C port; and support for 18W fast charging allowing for the device to be fully charged in 2 hours.

For smoother operation, they canceled the 2GB RAM version. They also included Mi Turbo 2.0 to speed things up and added a better memory cleaning solution. Redmi says that based on their simulation, the Redmi 8 will have only slowed down by 35% after 24 months of use.

Coming down to the processor, Redmi says even though its a Snapdragon 400 series chipset, its performance is near similar to that of the Snapdragon 625. The post even includes AnTuTu benchmark results comparing the Redmi 6 Pro (SD625) and Redmi 8 (SD439). Mr. Weibing explains that the Snapdragon 439 is able to achieve similar performance to the Snapdragon 625 because it is a 12nm chipset, and with Mi Turbo onboard, users will get a fast and smooth experience.

Redmi 8 vs Redmi 6 Pro

He concludes by saying those who are concerned about performance can purchase the Redmi 7 or Redmi Note 8 which has a Snapdragon 665 processor and those who want a better battery life should get the Redmi 8A or Redmi 8.

 

Honor Vision Smart Screen unveiled in India

Chinese tech giant Huawei has officially unveiled the Honor Vision Smart TV for the Indian market at the Indian Mobile Congress which began today in New Delhi. Recall that the Honor Vision was first launched in August in China as the first commercially available product to run on Huawei’s custom HarmonyOS.Honor Vision Smart TV

The Honor Vision made its debut in China alongside the Honor Vision Pro which had a pop-up camera. Huawei only showcased the Honor Vision but also detailed the pop-up camera setup on the Pro model which is an indication that the Vision Pro may also get released in India. The company also disclosed that the device will be released in India in the first quarter of 2020. The pricing details were not revealed but we don’t expect it to be significantly different from the price in China where it is on offer for 3,799 yuan (around $537, Rs. 38,200) while the Vision Pro goes for 4,799 yuan (~$679, Rs. 48,200).Honor Smart Screen TV Vision

Both models come with 55-inch 4K HDR displays with NTSC 85% wide color gamut, 360nit brightness and wide viewing angles. The display is contained within a three-sided, borderless frame, with an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 94 percent. The display also has German TUV Rheinland low blue eye protection.

In terms of specs, it is powered by the new Honghu 818 SoC which features a quad-core CPU, with two A53 cores and two A73 cores, paired with a 4-core Mali-G51 GPU. It supports 8K@30fps and 4K@120fps super video decoding. In graphics decoding, the chip supports 64MP image decoding ahead of time.

The Huawei Vision has eight speakers, one subwoofer and one refractor to make for an intelligent sound system that provides a professional 5.1 sound effect. It also has intelligent sound field modelling and beam control.

Honor Vision Smart TV
Honor Vision Smart Screen Pro

It comes with several useful features such as One-Hop projection which allows users to project what is on their phone on to the display with a single touch to the remote. There is also Intelligent Live Control which allows you to control the device with your smartphone while Huawei Share allows you to easily send files like pictures to the TV.

The touch remote controller connects via Bluetooth 5.0 and comes with USB Type-C port at the bottom for charging. The company says that you only have to charge it once in 3 months. The remote has a power button, a smart key, and volume control keys. There’s a circular touchpad at the top and a dedicated microphone button flanked on the left by the Return key and on the right by the Menu key. The smart TV runs on HarmonyOS but we are not sure the features that’ll be available in the Indian market.

Buy Xiaomi RedmiBook Laptop for Just $719.99 from Banggood [Coupon]

Xiaomi announced that it is making Redmi as an independent brand earlier this year, departing it from the Mi brand. The now-independent Redmi brand established itself after unveiling the Redmi K20 series of smartphones and continues to impress by marking its foray in the notebook space with the RedmiBook 14.

Xiaomi RedmiBook Laptop

Designed for professionals who are working even on the go, the RedmiBook 14 has been outfitted with top-end specifications but is housed in a compact form factor. We will talk more about what the recently unveiled laptop has to offer in terms of specs and features in just a bit.

While it is obvious that the high-end notebook won’t come cheap, Banggood is giving you a chance to buy it for a lowered price for a limited period. On top of that, we will show how you can save more money during the check out process.

Xiaomi RedmiBook Laptop

The RedmiBook would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it for a heavily discounted price of $1,049.59 from Banggood. This is a noteworthy 20 percent reduction in the laptop’s original asking price of $1,311.99. There’s more for you to cheer about.

You can grab an extra $329.6 off by applying coupon code BGXMX8 at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring the already lowered selling price of the RedmiBook further down to just $719.99 even before placing your order.Xiaomi RedmiBook Laptop 14 inch Intel Core i5-8265U Quad Core 1.6GHz Win10 NVIDIA GeForce MX250 8GB RAM 512GB SSD FHD Resolution Screen

This cost-effective RedmiBook laptop boasts an impressive array of features that include a 14-inch FHD display with a high screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It packs a powerful Intel Core i5-8265U 1.6GHz, up to 3.9GHz processor, along with a highly competent NVIDIA GeForce MX250 GPU under the hood.

The notebook ships with 8GB of RAM that enables advance multi-tasking and offers a hearty 512GB SSD storage capacity for you to download, install and run your favorite without experiencing any sort of lag. it runs the latest Windows 10 operating system for smoother user experience.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the RedmiBook and place your order. Banggood is also offering free shipping on orders over $19.99. Note that the aforesaid coupon will be valid for the first 20 pieces only.

Elephone PX shows up in Crystal color side-by-side with a new U Series device, goes on presale at just $129.99

It seems that October 14th is a day of many new smartphone models hitting the market. One of them is the Elephone PX, the company’s affordable pop-up camera phone that went on sale on Aliexpress at the incredible promo price of $129.99. The low price will be available until October 16th so it’s a narrow time frame if you are interested in grabbing the deal. To learn more about the Elephone PX, just visit the official product page.

Elephone PX

In addition, a photo of the device in the beautiful Crystal color surfaced alongside a new U Series member that should hit the market soon. The mystery device adopts a different design language than the PX as the camera setup on the back is placed on the top left corner instead of the center-placed setup on the pop-up device. This is the first real photo of the device that is supposedly going to come with a glass-free 3D-capable 6.5″ display and a dual 48MP camera on the back that will focus on 3D image shooting. Also, the new U Series member will come with a hole-punch front camera.

Tiny clippable Canon IVY REC shipping to start from 15 October

Canon’s experimental pocket camera is set to ship out from 15 October in the United States. Since July, the Canon IVY REC is on crowdfunding site Indiegogo and was accepting pre-orders for the price of $130. It is set to replace our most constant camera companion – smartphone while snapping memories into digital format. The Canon IVY REC is nifty and a clippable camera which can click photos with more portability.

canon ivy rec

Given the positive response from the enthusiasts in the US, the Canon could consider its availability across other countries very soon. Being small and lightweight are some advantages of the Canon IVY REC outdoor camera. It is capable of recording videos at 1080p at 60 fps with a 13-megapixels camera. It is totally wireless with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. The pocket camera weighs only 86g and can shoot either 4:3 or 1:1 aspect photos and 16:9 aspect videos.

Thanks to its waterproof and shockproof capabilities which can withstand water splashes and resist any shocks while traveling. It supports USB charging and microSD card for storage. It is said to be more rugged than any smartphone. The user need not to bring out a smartphone to snap a picture or record videos. A single click on Canon IVY REC camera will just do the magic.

It was put on sale in three different colors of Riptide (blue), Avocado (green), and Dragon Fruit (pink) with a $130 discount on the actual price. It will start shipping to buyers from 15 October in the United States. The device is said to arrive within 5-7 days after shipping. Canon will also intimate users once the item gets shipped.

Canon IVY REC Specifications:

  • Full HD video shooting at 1080p up to 60 fps
  • 13 Megapixels
  • Wi-Fi capability and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Waterproof capabilities
  • Shockproof capabilities
  • USB Charging and microSD card
  • Portable and rugged design
  • Canon Mini Cam App

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Qualcomm’s 5G mid-range chip to cost more than competitors

The race for 5G is heading to the mid-range category where a lot of phone buyers are. At the moment, Samsung has taken the lead following the launch of its Exynos 980 5G mid-range chipset early last month and which will appear in phones this year.

Qualcomm, on the other hand, says it will announce Snapdragon 600 and Snapdragon 700 5G processors next year which means it will be playing catch up to Samsung. New details about the first of that chipset have surfaced.

Snapdragon SM7250 5G chip price

According to a Weibo post by @Digital Chat Station, the Qualcomm SM7250 will cost between $60 to $70 while its MediaTek competitor, the MT6885, is said to be priced between $40 to $50. Both chipsets will be dual-mode 5G chips and are already being tested by OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi (Redmi).

Based on this, buyers should expect to pay more for 5G mid-range smartphones since the processors cost more. This should not be a surprise as 5G flagships cost more than their 4G variants, so it is expected that the same will apply to mid-range phones too.

We still don’t know the specs of Qualcomm’s chipset but it has been reported that it will be a 7nm chipset. We expect more details to surface in the weeks leading to its announcement.