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Motorola One Macro leaked real-life images flaunt the design ahead of launch

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Jed John Ikoba
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Motorola seems intent on getting us confused with the naming of its phones that we won’t seem to notice they all look like each other. The Motorola One Action and One Zoom were both launched in quick succession recently. Now, the tech giant is set to launch the Motorola One Macro this week. Ahead of the launch, the real-life images of the One Macro have appeared online via MySmartPrice.

The leaked images confirm the design as contained in the renders that have leaked earlier on. The device packs a waterdrop notch display which reduced the bezel on the top. There is also a considerable amount of bezels at the bottom. The device comes with a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer at the bottom edge flanked by the speaker grille, and the secondary microphone.

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The Motorola One Macro utilises a gradient finish on the rear panel which appears to be made of glass. The panel houses a quad-camera setup arranged vertically at the top left corner. Three of the camera sensors and an LED flash are encased in a module while a fourth sensor, likely the macro lens, is located at a separate module at the top. The volume rockers and power button are located at the right edge while the SIM slot is at the left.Motorola One Macro

The power button and the volume rocker are on the right side of the device while the SIM tray is on the left side. The fingerprint sensor here will be a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded underneath the Motorola logo. Again, nothing new here and we will get to see the usual Motorola design language at the back.Motorola One Macro

On the internals, the Moto One Macro is expected to be fuelled by an Helio P60 chipset and it will come preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS. The handset is expected to arrive as an Android One device may pack a large-sized battery of 4,000mAh.

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Live photos of Smartisan phone with quad rear cameras leaks

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Habeeb Onawole
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Smartisan has an event scheduled for October 31 where it is expected to announce a new smartphone made in collaboration with ByteDance. ByteDance is the company behind TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform.

Up until today, there has been no info regarding the device’s design or specs but thanks to a new leak we have what is our first look at the upcoming phone.

A photo was shared on Weibo earlier today by the leaker @Digital Chat Station and has been confirmed by Smartisan’s Luo Yonghao to be the phone co-developed by the two Chinese companies. The photo shows the phone with a quad-camera setup – three sensors arranged vertically while the fourth sensor and LED flash flanks them on the right. The camera setup is positioned on the left just like that of the iPhone 11 and Pixel 4. However, rather than a square housing, this is rectangular.

Smartisan Quad Camera phone

The picture also shows the bottom part of the phone where the manufacturer’s name and familiar red logo is visible. This confirms that the phone will have Smartisan’s branding and not ByteDance’.

There is no info on the camera configuration or the other specs of the phone. However, there are speculations it is not a flagship phone. So do not expect a Snapdragon 855 or Snapdragon 855+ processor inside.

The launch is still more than 3 weeks away and we believe more details will surface before it is unveiled. Nevertheless, it is good to see Smartisan is back in business following reports of financial troubles late last year. All its previous phones are still not available for purchase on its online store and may remain that way even after the launch of a new smartphone.

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Samsung Galaxy S11 could launch in third week of February 2020

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Sahil
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After the launch of Galaxy Note 10 lineup, Korean electronics giant, Samsung is done launching flagship smartphones for the current year. However, this means we can now direct our attention towards the Galaxy S11 which will succeed the Galaxy S10. Even though the said handset is not coming before early next year, we do have a little more specific details about its launch, thanks to a report published by Sammobile.samsung galaxy s10 plus

According to the source, the Galaxy S11 will be unveiled in the third week of February which is corresponding to the launch date of its predecessor. As observed with prior launch cycles, the highly anticipated flagship will be announced at an event in San Francisco. To be a little more specific, the Galaxy S11 lineup could debut on the 18th of February, 2020.

Launching the devices at this date will allow Samsung to grasp undivided attention of news and media ahead of the MWC 2020 which is scheduled to take place between 24th and 27th February.

While the launch of the Galaxy S11 lineup is still a couple of months away, reports and leaks about them have already started surfacing. The new smartphones are claimed to be the first smartphones to run on One UI 2.1 which will be based on Android 10.Samsung galaxy S10 series

Besides, they are also reported to have a faster fingerprint scanner, improved camera setup which includes 5X optical zoom sensor and 108 MP primary sensor. To top it all, they will be kitted with better chipsets possibly Exynos 9825 and Snapdragon 865 (expected to launch in December 2019).

While the claims seem legit, we will have to wait until more information is revealed via official sources.

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UP NEXT: Huawei HiCar lets you control your car with your smartphone

 

Huawei HiCar lets you control your car with your smartphone

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Airyl Jaszly
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The latest and greatest feature out of the Huawei labs is the brand new Huawei HiCar. The name first appeared last August, where Huawei claimed they were developing a new feature that would essentially allow a user to control their car via smartphone. While at the time there were no specifics, the feature is now almost here and we’ve got more detail on just what exactly it does.

There are several features that Huawei HiCar makes available to the user. For starters, you can basically control most autonomous functions of your car from the app. This applies to things like air conditioning, windows, wipers and car locks. On top of that, it can also user the car’s cameras to take pictures or videos, which could be useful in a lot of ways. There’s also an option to share those pictures and videos, which isn’t as useful but still interesting.

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When the smartphone and the car connect, the central control screen on the car will display the options available on special cards, such as those dedicated to planning reminders, navigating to a destination, playing music, answering calls and to the voice assistant functions. This central hub allows you to make changes easily and quickly. If you’re curious, the answer is no, you cannot drive your car with you smartphone.

This feature will be coming to the Mate 30 line of devices first, which is to be expected. According to Huawei however, only flagship devices from the company will be getting the feature from this point on, which essentially means just the Mate and P-series devices. It’s not very surprising, though we would’ve liked to see this feature on some of the cheaper devices as well.

UP NEXT: Huawei Mate 30 Pro update brings camera and video optimizations

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro update brings camera and video optimizations

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Airyl Jaszly
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The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is one of the more impressive devices available as of right now, and the company’s been consistently pushing out updates since its launch. The latest update brings new camera optimizations, as well as a few important fixes to things like dark mode and super slow motion video.

The update brings a few more touches to EMUI 10, with more lock screen styles now being available. The dark mode also got fixes, which means it now applies to more applications on the device. There’s a new AOD display feature which is essentially a screenscaver, and there’s even a fix for the Bluetooth compatibility as it seems the Huawei Mate 30 Pro was having trouble connecting with some cars.

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Between this update and the news that the LZPlay workaround still works, things are looking up for Huawei Mate 30 Pro users. Huawei‘s future hinges on the success of this device, so it makes sense that the company would want to properly support the device to retain customers and avoid problems.

Earlier this week, the smartphones were put on sale in Malaysia and now they have made their way to Romania. Huawei’s slow roll out of the Huawei Mate 30 series has been allowed them to slowly adjust to all the problems they’ve been facing successfully. This has been one of the most interesting years for the company, and we’re eager to see what’s next.

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Download Gearbest App for Up to 70% Off on Cellphones and Other Top-End Products

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Vinay Patel
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Gearbest comes up with amazing promotion sales from time to time, giving its loyal users a lot to cheer about in the form of great discounts and unmissable deals.

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Living up to its reputation, the Chinese online store has launched a new promotion, wherein you can get up to a whopping 70 percent off on a wide range of products after downloading Gearbest’s app. This app-exclusive sale is updated every week.

To expedite and simplify the search process, all products available on the activity page have carefully been added to specific categories. Electronics lovers can head straight to the first category called Hot Sale which features mobile phones, smartwatches, notebooks, and a slew of other items carrying reduced price tags.

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For instance, the ALLDOCUBE Kbook laptop would normally set you back $641.77, but you can buy it for just $399.99 under the Hot Sales category. On the downside, this 38 percent discount is valid only for one day.

The Cellphone & Accessories category is loaded with top-branded handsets that usually cost a bomb, but have now gone up sale carrying reduced prices. The section features all sorts of mobile phone and car accessories including LEEHUR Magnetic Car Phone Holder Bracket, OLAF Car Charger, TOPK AC32 Micro USB Cable and more.

Consumer Electronics section features a myriad of highly useful electronic equipments that come in handy in day to day life. Regrettably, these home electronics aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on consumer electronics without spending a lot of money, you might want to check out the Consumer Electronics category, wherein you get great discounts on various home electronics ranging a 3D stereo earphone, smartwatches to smart projectors at unbeatable prices.

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For example, the Alfawise A80 2800 Lumens BD1280 Smart Projector usually carries a steep $91.32 price tag, but you can now buy it for only $88.99 under the Consumer Electronics section. Aside from getting this 3 percent discount, you can get an add-on item for $4.59 if your shopping cart exceeds $20.

Likewise, you can get noteworthy discounts on a myriad of items featured under the Home & Garden and Health and Beauty categories as well. If you have been refraining yourself from buying a top-end laptop, phablet or other office items due to the steep price tags they carry, Gearbest’s got your back.

The concluding category on the activity page called Computers & Office gives you an unmissable chance to get your tech greedy hands on top-end laptops, phablets, and various other office supplies with emptying your pocket. For example, the Teclast F15 Notebook usually retails for $532.16, but you can now buy it for just $399.99.

If this 25 percent discount didn’t impress you much, you can get an add-on item worth $4.59 as well if your cart value is $20 or more. To check out the rest of the products and grab the discounts on them, all you need to do is to visit the activity page by following this link.

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Samsung might merge Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Note lineup suggests new patent

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Sahil
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Until 2019, Samsung has had two lineups of high-end smartphones which include the ‘Galaxy S’ and ‘Galaxy Note’, however, with the introduction of the Galaxy Fold, it now has three. While the early generations of Galaxy S and Galaxy Note devices had considerably different screen size, with the latest generation of smartphones that difference has reduced drastically.

For refernce, the Galaxy S10 has a 6.1 inch dipslay, on the other hand, the Galaxy Note 10 has a 6.3 inch display and this negligible difference might not be enough to justify having two entirely different lineups. Having said that, these lineups do have one feature that can easily draw a distinguishing line which is the ‘S-Pen’ found on Galaxy Note smartphones.

According to a freshly granted patent, Samsung is developing another foldable smartphone, but unlike the Galaxy Fold, this device is compatible with S-Pen and will support air gestures.

Both aspects i.e neglible difference between Galaxy Note and Galaxy S devices, and the newly patented foldable phone with S-Pen supports suggests Samsung might be “looking forward to unify the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Note lineup”.

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Talking more about the Samsung smartphone from the patent, it has a clamshell like design which is dissimilar to the Galaxy Fold. Clearly, Samsung is not aimig towards making a smartphone-tablet hybrid, instead, the concept behind it seems similar to the foldable Moto Razr which is reproted to launch before the end of 2019.

Besides, the hinge of this Samsung smartphone can open upto an estimed angle of 270 degrees. In contrast, the Galaxy Fold was limited to just 180 degrees.

The patent also exhibits an interesting feature of the device that is being able to move icons or content from one half of the screen to the other without having to maintian a  continuous drag with stylus  or finger. Instead, the screen of such a device will be equipped with a special layer that can sense the tip of the stylus or finger without having to physically touch it. Therefore users can first select an icon by tapping on it and then they can move the stylus or finger in mid air (staying close enough so it can stay registered) to the other half even when in a folded state. The illustration shared below will make it easier to understand.

It is well known that Samsung Galaxy Fold’s display is made out of soft plastic and it can be easily scratched. Accordingly, Samsung will have to first overcome this hurdle in order to make a commercially available foldable smartphone that supports S-Pen.

While the launch of this device still seems distant, Samsung is expected to showcase its second generation of foldable handsets at the MWC 2020 event which is scheduled for 24th and 27th February.

All in all, nothing has been set in the stone and we would recommend taking this handset with a grain of salt until future developments.

We will keep you updated, so stay tuned.

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro Google Apps workaround is reportedly still working fine

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Jeet
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Huawei launched the next-generation Mate 30 series flagship smartphones last month in China, making them the first set of devices from the Chinese giant to come without support for Google apps and services because of the ban on the company from the United States.

But there was a workaround available which enabled users to install Google apps and services on the Mate 30 series phones. However, a report published last week raised concerns related to the security issues by using the workaround and soon after that, LZ Play app, which was the workaround for installing Google services was shut down.

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro

Now, in the latest development, it is being reported that the Google Mobile Services on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro can still be installed easily and successfully. It claims that all the applications got installed and worked immediately and are continuing to work perfectly without any issues.

The report also addressed concerned about Google Pay service not working. It claimed that the issue is related to EMUI, the custom user interface from Huawei. It adds that Google Pay conflicts have been reported on other Huawei devices as well, including those phones which are running full Google Mobile services.

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However, the report has not mentioned that it’s the same workaround which has been shut down. If so, it has not mentioned how they got access to the LZPlay given that the website LZPlay.net is still down.

Till now, Huawei Mate 30 series smartphones were limited to China only and thus, there was no issue about the absence of Google Play services on the devices. However, the company has not started rolling out devices to other markets, starting with Malaysia. Access to Google services outside China is crucial and most Android users rely on its apps and services for various day-to-day tasks.

In the absence of support from Google, Huawei is pushing developers to work for its own app store which is called Huawei App Gallery. The company is also ready to pump in over $1 billion to establish its app store. In remains to be seen if this new experiment from Huawei becomes successful because many companies have tried to make their own app ecosystem and have failed.

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Redmi 8 to come with USB-C port, fast charge and more

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The Redmi 8 launches on Wednesday, October 9, in India. The mid-range phone will succeed the Redmi 7 which was announced back in March. Ahead of the launch, Redmi India and the MD of Xiaomi India have revealed some details about the phone.

Teasers released over the weekend reveal that the phone will come with a big battery capacity which we know to be 5000mAh thanks to a TENAA listing. Along with a big battery is fast charging. While the teaser doesn’t specify, we know it is 18W Fast Charge, thanks to its sibling, the Redmi 8A, which has support for 18W fast charge and also packs a 5000mAh battery.

The Redmi 7 has a 4000mAh battery and only supports up to 10W for charging. So Redmi’s decision to not only increase the battery capacity but also to include a fast charging technology is a good one. The same can be said for the Realme 5 which also has a 5000mAh battery but can’t charge faster than 10W.

Another big upgrade the Redmi 8 will be getting is the switch to a USB Type-C connector from its predecessor’s MicroUSB port.

With the Redmi 8A and Redmi 8 getting USB Type-C ports too, we don’t expect any Xiaomi or Redmi phone released in the future to have a MicroUSB port. Maybe just the successor to the Redmi Go, if there is one.

An event page for the Redmi 8 confirms the phone will have dual rear cameras, a display with a waterdrop notch and “ultimate screen protection” which we think is just marketing for Gorilla Glass 5. It will also have a new design called “Aura Mirror” with a reflective finish and will be available in green. The page also mentions the Redmi 8 will have splash resistance.

The Redmi 8 will run Android 9 Pie out of the box, be powered by an octa-core processor, and be available in 2GB, 3GB, and 4GB RAM variants.

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HTC stopped innovating on smartphones, admits new CEO Yves Maitres

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Sahil
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HTC short for High Tech Computer Corporation was once a leader in the smartphone industry. However, due to fierce competition, mainly from Chinese OEMs, it has lost a significant part of its market share over the last several years.

When questioned about the reason behind HTC’s downfall, its newly appointed CEO, Yves Maitres said that his “company stopped innovating on smartphones” on the stage of TechCrunch Disrupt which was held earlier this month.

HTC’s senior official took the stage right after a one on one conversation with OnePlus’ co-founder Carl Pei. Apparently, the contrast of the two companies could not be more widely separated. On one hand, OnePlus which was founded about six years ago has managed to capitalise a worthwhile market share and reputation.

HTC teaserOn the other hand, HTC has been striving to stay afloat during that time. In the Q2 of 2019, it posted a fifth consecutive quarterly loss. Moreover, last year it had laid off around a quarter of its staff. Talking about its market share, in the year 2011, HTC had a market share of about 11 percent whereas in the current time period its name remains hidden in the “other” section in most reports.

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Coming back to the statement made by the newly appointed CEO of HTC, who has been looking at his company’s performance from the outside until now, praised other smartphone OEMs including Apple, Samsung and Huawei who have invested heavily in the development of their hardware. On the contrary, HTC has been allocating resources towards the development of VR (virtual reality) technologies.HTC VIVE Pro Eye

Even though his company has made significant breakthroughs in the field of VR, HTC’s timing is not right, as the adoption of that technology has been slower than expected acknowledged the senior official.

He further added HTC is gearing to make a strong comeback in the smartphone market. This time the company will bank on 5G compatible smartphones and target “countries with higher GDP”.

While HTC is not expecting an immediate turnaround, the success will be greatly influenced by the adoption of 5G. He said that the year 2020 will be the starting point of 5G and considering network deployment usually takes about 2 years. 5G, which is also regarded as the next-gen of telecom should have significant coverage by 2023 and HTC believes their turning point will be 2025 or even earlier.

To wrap things up, HTC does seem ambitious but only time will tell whether the company manages to turn the tables or not.

So, stay tuned for future updates.

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UP NEXT: Sony Xperia 8 launched with 21:9 display, SD630 and 12MP dual cameras in Japan

 

 

Sony Xperia 8 launched with 21:9 display, SD630 and 12MP dual cameras in Japan

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Sony has announced a new smartphone called the Sony Xperia 8 in Japan. In terms of appearance, the handset resembles the Sony Xperia 10 mid-range smartphone that was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech trade show in February. When it comes to specifications, the smartphone is slightly inferior to the Xperia 10.

Sony Xperia 8 Specifications and Features

The Xperia 8 that comes with IPX5/X8 water and IPX6 dust resistant body measures 158 x 59 x 8.1 and it weighs 170 grams. The front and rear sides of the phone are protected by Gorilla Glass 6 panels. The 6.0-inch IPS LCD Triluminous display that offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 21:9 is available on the device. The Android 9 Pie OS customized with Xperia UI runs on the device. Sony claims that the handset can easily fit in the palm of the user and its tall display allows users to seamlessly view two apps through split-screen mode. The Side Sense bar can be accessed by double-tapping on the edge of the display to access frequently used apps and settings.

Sony Xperia 8

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The rear shell of the phone has a horizontal dual camera setup that features an f/1.8 aperture 12-megapixel main lens and an f/2.4 aperture 8-megapixel depth sensor. The dual cameras offer features like 2x optical zoom, 13 types of scene recognition, 4K video recording with EIS and 120fps slow-motion video shooting. The front-facing f/2.0 aperture 8-megapixel camera can shoot beautified shots through the portrait selfie feature.

The Snapdragon 630 SoC along with 4 GB of RAM powers the Sony Xperia 8 smartphone. It offers with an internal storage of 64 GB. The company claims that the 2,760mAh battery of the Xperia 8 will not deteriorate even after 2 years of use. The other features of the Sony Xperia 8 include Google Assistant support, side-mounted fingerpint reader, microSD card slot, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack, LDAC, Hi-Res audio and DSEE HX Digital Sound Enhancement Engine.

Sony Xperia Price and Availability

The pricing of the Xperia 8 is 54,000 Yen (~$505). However, the smartphone is scheduled to hit the Japanese market through Y! Mobile by late October. It can be bought in colors like Black, White, Orange and Blue. There is no word on the availability of the smartphone outside of Japan.

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Samsung Zero Bezel QLED TV gets trademarked; set to launch at CES 2020

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Jeet
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Samsung, one of the leading brands in the Smart TVs market, is all set to launch a new lineup of devices featuring bezel-less design. If the reports are to be believed, then the company will launch a new lineup of Smart TVs under “Zero Bezel” branding at CES 2020.

Earlier this month, on 2nd October, Samsung Electronics registered a trademark with the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) for the brand name ‘Zero Bezel’. The application was submitted by intermediary Abril Abogados from Madrid, Spain which has often acted in the name of Samsung.

Samsung Zero Bezel Trademark

The application from the company is categorized as Class 9, with the description that includes ‘televisions; computer screens; LED displays; digital signage display panels’.

As the name itself suggests, the ‘Zero Bezel’ is hinting at the bezel-less design of the Smart TVs coming from the company. While there’s a trend for thinner bezels smartphones, the trend now seems to have moved on to other devices as well.

Currently, Samsung’s QLED TVs comes with very thin bezels around the screen. For instance, the Q7F 4k Smart QLED TV from Samsung is described to have a “bezel-less design” so the “Zero Bezel” should be a step forward in terms of design.

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However, looking at the trademark application, it seems that the Zero Bezel branding is not limited to Smart TVs and could include a broad range of devices, including QLED gaming monitors. Currently, the company is offering a 49-inch QLED gaming monitor having 32:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio, featuring very narrow bezels.

The Zero Bezel lineup of products will certainly be a step forward in terms of design from the South Korean giant. While it remains to be seen which product category will get this new design first — TVs or Gaming Monitors, it’s for sure that the time for bezel-less displays is not limited to smartphones.

As per the reports, the first Samsung Zero Bezel QLED TV will be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 which will take place in Las Vegas, USA from 7th January 2020 to 10th January 2020.

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Oppo could launch GUNDAM Edition of Reno Ace smartphone on October 10

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Jeet
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Oppo has scheduled a launch event in China on 10th October where the company will be launching its new flagship smartphone — Oppo Reno Ace. Now, it has been confirmed that along with the standard version, a new variant of the phone will also get launched.

Shen Yiren, Vice President of Oppo has teased on Oppo that he has been using a new smartphone that has not been photographed yet. He further added that the phone is the version that was previously mentioned — GUNDAM.

Oppo Reno Ace GUNDAM Edition

While he has not revealed what the smartphone will be called, it is being speculation that the upcoming custom edition Reno Ace smartphone could be named Oppo Reno Ace GUNDAM Edition but this hasn’t been confirmed yet.

A few months ago, Oppo partnered with Gundam, a Japanese science fiction media franchise created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise that features giant robots with the name “Gundam”. It was reported that under this collaboration, Oppo will be launching a special edition smartphone.

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The Oppo Reno Ace GUNDAM Edition is expected to get launched along with the Reno Ace on 10th October in China. While the specifications of the Reno Ace have leaked online, there’s no information available about its pricing and availability so far.

The Oppo Reno Ace with model number PCLM10 was recently certified by TENAA agency, measuring 161 x 75.7 x 8.7mm and weighing 200 grams. The handset has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display that carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and is claimed to have 90Hz refresh rate.

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Previously leaked render of Gundam Edition for Oppo Reno series

The 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powers the smartphone and the processor is coupled with up to 12GB RAM. The phone has 128GB of internal storage but doesn’t feature a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.

In the camera department, the phone will come equipped with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system on the back and on the front side, there will be a 16-megapixel snapper.

The Reno Ace is expected to come powered by a 4,000mAh battery and the company has already confirmed that the smartphone will come equipped with 65W SuperVOOC rapid charging technology.

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Buy Tecney T98 Dash Cam Car DVR for Just $73.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel
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A dashcam records activities happening on the road, as well as inside the car. The recording can be used as authentic evidence of a car accident and for a variety of other purposes.

Tecney T98 Dash Cam

In addition to providing evidence in case of an accident, dash cams also help drivers improve their skills. This highly useful car accessory understandably comes bearing a steep price tag, but it looks like Gearbest is bent on changing that.

Gearbest is giving those looking for an inexpensive, yet feature-laden dashcam a chance to get their hands on the Tecney T98 Dash Cam Car DVR for a considerably lowered price of $79.99. It is worth mentioning here that the dashcam car DVR usually retails for $139.99.

Moreover, you can extend this 43 percent discount by applying coupon code GBT98DVR at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you save $6 more by reducing the original asking price of the Tecney T98 to only $73.99 during the checkout process.

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The Tecney T98 is quite a useful dash cam car DVR that sports a 9.66-inch full touch screen that allows you to see details very clearly in any environment. On the optics front, it houses a 1080P front-mounted camera and a 1080P dash camera at the back for long-range, safe monitoring.

The dashcam offers a 170-degree field of the front view and 140-degree field of rear view which is ideal for capturing the big picture. Moreover, you can adjust the screen brightness, while the high definition of its 1080P backup camera offers super night vision in dark conditions.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Tecney T98 dash cam car DVR and place your order. It is worth noting that the discount will be available on the black color option of the device for a limited period.

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Google Pixel 4 camera samples surface online ahead of its launch next week

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Jeet
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Google is just days away from unveiling its next-generation flagship smartphones — Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. The launch event is scheduled to take place on 15th October, where the company is also expected to launch a few other products.

Ahead of the phone’s launch, most of its specifications and features have already been leaked. Now, camera samples of the smartphone have also surfaced online, which are claimed to be the ones that Google will use to promote the upcoming devices.

The selfie shot taken from the phone’s front-facing camera seems to be the sample for portrait mode. While the images look impressive, the resolution of 4.5-megapixels which is significantly lower than the Pixel 3’s 8-megapixel snapper.

The portrait effect using the phone’s back camera is also very impressive and especially the edge detection seems to be working perfectly. The phone will come with an additional camera sensor on the back, and the samples show how it impacts the camera output.

Google’s Night Sight has been impressive since its inception and the camera sample of the same feature on Pixel 4 seems to be hinting towards continuing that legacy. The images taken using the Night Sight mode provides bold colors and much less noise and grains compared to the competition.

But the camera performance using the Night Sight doesn’t stop at the providing bold colors. The samples shared online reveals that the Google Pixel 4 series will also be capable of taking shots of the stars and Milky Way at night, which are very impressive.

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As for the specifications, the Pixel 4 will be arriving with a 5.7-inch OLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution while the Pixel 4 XL will be a larger device featuring 6.3-inch OLED display offering Quad HD+ screen resolution. Both phones will carry support for 90Hz refresh rate and Ambient EQ.

The smartphones will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor with 6GB of RAM. They will also come with a dedicated processor called Neural Core for handling AI and Machine Learning tasks.

The dual camera setup on both phones include a 12-megapixel Dual-Pixel primary lens and a 16-megapixel telephoto sensor. On the front side, the smartphones are expected to come with an 8-megapixel snapper.

The devices will come running the latest Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box. While the Pixel 4 will be powered by a 2,800mAh battery, the Pixel 4 XL will come packed with a 3,700mAh battery and both of them will have 18W USB-PD fast charging support. Details about the phone’s variants and pricing have also leaked online.

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Realme X2 Pro India launch moves one step closer as it bags BIS certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Realme X2 Pro smartphone is expected to go official in Europe and China later this month. Rumors surrounding the smartphone have revealed that its model number is RMX1931. The appearance of the model number on the database of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) indicates that the smartphone could be also debuting in India in the near future.

The RMX1931 smartphone that was seen on the database of the Bluetooth SIG body in the previous month is the upcoming Realme X2 Pro flagship phone. The report that had revealed about Bluetooth SIG certification had also mentioned that the phone had received approval from BIS authority of India. A snapshot of the BIS certification has been shared by a tipster.

Realme X2 Pro Launch Date in India

Last month, Realme had launched the Realme XT smartphone in India. At the end of its unveiling, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth said that the Snapdragon 730G powered Realme XT 730G phone will be made available in India in December along with some other surprises. Hence, it appears that Realme India could be now preparing to launch the Realme X2 Pro alongside the Realme XT 730G in December. It remains to be seen whether the phone will be announced with a different moniker.

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Realme X2 Pro Specifications (Rumored)

The Realme X2 Pro is expected to house a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It will offer users with full HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate support and it will be integrated with a fingerprint reader.

The 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855+ will be fueling the phone with up to 8 GB of RAM. The handset may offer users with a maximum native storage of 256 GB. The Android 9 Pie OS coupled with ColorOS 6.1 could be running on the device.

Realme X2
Realme X2

The exact configuration of the quad camera system of the Realme X2 Pro is not known yet. What’s known is that it has a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 main lens, a 115-degree ultrawide lens, a telephoto sensor and a portrait lens. These sensors will work together to deliver up to 20x hybrid zoom. It could be featuring a 32-megapixel selfie snapper. The 4,000mAh battery of the phone will be coupled with 50W SuperVOOC technology.

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OnePlus 7T Pro Haze Blue renders and case images leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The OnePlus 7T Pro flagship phone will get a global announcement on Oct. 10. Apart from featuring advanced specs, the handset will be sporting a different design than the OnePlus 7T phone. Ahead of the launch, popular tipster Ishaan Agarwal has shared renders of the Haze Blue edition. He has also shared of the OnePlus 7T Pro cases.

The OnePlus 7T Haze Blue gradient appear quite similar to the Glacier Blue edition of the OnePlus 7T phone. A leaked render of the Haze Blue edition had also appeared in the previous month. The display of the phone is devoid of a notch which suggests that it will offer a higher screen-to-body ratio of around 90 percent. Rumors surrounding the smartphone have revealed that the OnePlus 7T Pro is equipped with a 90Hz AMOLED display of 6.65 inches that will offer quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3100 pixels.

The OnePlus 7T Pro’s display is integrated with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The smartphone has a pop-up camera system for capture selfies. Probably, it could be equipped with an EIS powered 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

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The rear side of the smartphone has a vertical dual camera setup instead of the round-shaped camera housing available on the OnePlus 7T. It is expected to include Sony IMX586 primary lens, a 120-degree ultrawide lens of 16-megapixel and a telephoto lens of 8-megapixel. The handset may arrive with a 4,085mAh battery that will carry support for Warp Charge 30T fast charging technology. The tipster has further revealed that OnePlus could be selling cases such as Karbon Bumper, Nylon Bumper, Karbon Protective and Sandstone Protective for OnePlus 7T Pro smartphone.

Karbon Bumper Case and Nylon Bumper Case
Karbon Protective Case and Sandstone Protective Case

The Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform will be the driving force of the OnePlus 7T Pro smartphone. The handset may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of inbuilt storage. The OxygenOS flavored Android 10 OS will come preinstalled on the device. There is no information available on the pricing of the smartphone. The handset is expected to release in European markets and India on Oct. 15. Reports suggest that the OnePlus 7T Pro may not launch in the U.S. Instead of it, the company is expected to sell OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition and OnePlus 7T in the U.S.

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Realme X2 Pro camera samples officially shared by Realme Product Director

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Realme Europe landing page for Realme X2 Pro says it is ‘coming soon’ and even Realme China is teasing its arrival. The smartphone is expected to break cover this month, but there is no information on its launch date. Yesterday, Realme China’s Product Director, Wang Wei Derek shared the first camera samples of the Realme X2 Pro to reveal its photo shooting capabilities.

The images shared by Derek has ‘Shot on realme X2 Pro’ watermark at the bottom left corner. The new images seemingly show the clarity of the wide-angle shots that were captured using the first flagship phone by Realme. The Chinese firm has revealed that the quad camera system of the Realme X2 Pro will include the Samsung GW1 64-megapixel lens as the primary sensor and it will be assisted by a 115-degree ultrawide lens, a telephoto lens and a portrait lens. The quad cameras will offer up to 20X hybrid zoom.

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For shooting selfies, the Realme X2 Pro will probably feature a 32-megapixel selfie snapper. It may house a 6.5-inch AMOLED display that will deliver full HD+ resolution. It will be the first smartphone in its pricing range to offer a display with 90Hz refresh rate support. Like the Realme XT, the Pro model will be equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader.

The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform that offers a clocking speed of 2.96GHz will be fueling the smartphone along with up to 8 GB of RAM. The handset may offer users with up to 256 GB of storage. It is likely to feature a 4,000mAh battery that will be equipped with 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology.

Realme X2 Pro full speed flagship

The pricing of the Realme X2 Pro is not known. However, the inclusion of advanced features suggests that it may not a very affordable device. The recently launched Snapdragon 855+ powered Redmi K20 Pro Premium smartphone is priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$419) for its 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage edition. Probably, the Realme X2 Pro could be priced between 3,000 Yuan and 4,000 Yuan (~$559). However, it is advisable to wait for further reports to know its pricing.

What could be the ideal pricing for the Realme X2 Pro? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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OnePlus 7T Pro availability details for India appear; Launching on October 10

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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At the end of the previous month, OnePlus had held an unveil event in India to announce its first smart TVs and OnePlus 7T smartphone. The company was also expected to announce the advanced OnePlus 7T Pro phone alongside the OnePlus 7T. On Saturday, the Chinese manufacturer teased the launch event for the OnePlus 7T Pro through a tweet. It revealed that the company will be announcing it in India on Oct. 10. Also, HDFC Bank’s SmartBuy offer page reveals that the smartphone will be available for purchase in India by mid-October.

The landing page for the smartphone on Amazon India also carries the same launch date. On the same date, the company will be holding a global launch event in London to announce the smartphone. The offer page of HDFC Bank’s SmartBuy has listed discount offers for OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus TV and the unannounced OnePlus 7T Pro.

The offer page reveals that the OnePlus 7T will be tentatively available through Amazon India from Oct. 15. Owners of HDFC Bank card will be able to take advantage of Rs. 3,000 discount on Amazon India, OnePlus.in and at offline outlets like OnePlus Experience Stores, Croma, Reliance Digit, Bajaj Electronics, Vijay Sales, Poojara Telecom and Top 10 Mobiles.

OnePlus 7T Pro availablity details

On the same offers page, it is mentioned that OnePlus 7T Pro will be tentatively available for buying through OnePlus India website, OnePlus stores and offline stores from Oct. 10. The Rs. 3,000 discount will only be available during specified periods as shown in the table above.

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OnePlus 7T Pro Specifications (Rumored)

Recent reports have revealed that the OnePlus 7T Pro will be equipped with a 6.67-inch Fluid AMOLED display that offers quad HD+ resolution. The notch-less display will be integrated with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855+ is expected to fuel the smartphone along with up 12 GB of RAM. The smartphone is expected to provide users with a maximum internal storage of 512 GB. For capturing selfies, the smartphone may possess a pop-up selfie snapper of 16-megapixel. The rear shell of the handset may feature a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel triple camera system.

Like the OnePlus 7T, the Pro model will also boot to OxygenOS based Android 10. It is expected to house a 4,080mAh battery along with support for Warp Charge 30T fast charging.

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OPPO K5 pricing leaked ahead of October 10 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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On Oct. 10, OPPO will be announcing the OPPO K5 smartphone as the successor of the OPPO K3 smartphone that was made official earlier this month. Through the same event, the Chinese manufacturer will be announcing the OPPO Reno Ace flagship smartphone. Few days ahead of launch, the prices of the two variants of the OPPO K5 smartphone have surfaced.

The leak reveals that the OPPO K5 will be releasing in China in two RAM variants such as 6 GB and 8 GB. Both models will come with an internal storage of 128 GB. They are rumored to arrive with respective price tags of 1,799 Yuan (~$251) and 1,999 Yuan (~$277). It is speculated that the Chinese manufacturer will be giving away OPPO MH135 earphones through a promotional offer for a limited period of time. The leak has no information on the pricing of the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB rumored variant of the OPPO K5 smartphone.

In comparison, the OPPO K3 was announced in three models in May such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models were respectively priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$223), 1,899 Yuan (~$265) and 2,299 Yuan (~$321). Readers are advised to digest the pricing leak of the OPPO K5 with a pinch of salt as there is no concrete evidence to back it.

Image Courtesy: ITHome.com

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OPPO K5 Specifications

The OPPO K5 features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch instead of the notch-less screen found on the predecessor model. The full HD+ display is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor is present under the hood of the device. It has a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology. The new fast charging technology allow the phone to charge completely in 73 minutes.

Image Courtesy: ITHome.com

The ColorOS 6.1 based Android 9 Pie OS will be available preinstalled on the device. The front notch of the phone features a selfie snapper of 32-mgeapixel. The rear side of the smartphone has a vertical quad camera system that includes a Samsung GW1 64-megapixel primary lens, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a macro lens of 2-megapixel and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel. The handset is expected to arrive in color editions such as Cyber Metal (Blue), Forest Fantasy (Green) and Polar Sunshine (White).

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