Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite said to be the affordable Note 10 model in the works

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Oct 11, 2019

Users think that rugged phones and good cameras don’t mix well and that’s not entirely wrong as most rugged smartphones come with mediocre camera capabilities. Blackview is about to change that with its new BV9800 Series that comes equipped with 3 top-notch cameras: a thermal camera for detecting heat and forming a thermal image, a Sony® 48MP camera for capturing stunning moments, as well as a thermal-image assisted camera.

According to the Chinese manufacturer, the BV9800 Pro is created for serious adventurers and, in a way, the owner invites mystery, thrill, and safety to a journey. The first killer feature, -the thermal camera- It can become life-saving in certain circumstances. By detecting heat, it helps you increase situational awareness and safety. For example, when camping out alone, you can use it to detect wild animals around so you can take measures before they approach and attack you.

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The thermal camera can become handy for wildlife photographers as many animals are naturally camouflaged and very hard to see with a naked eye, even when they’re in plain sight. Using the thermal camera, the photographer can spot an animal’s heat (unless hidden by foliage or behind terrain) and know where to point the camera to take a photo. With the exact position of the animal known, you can change the lens to the Sony® 48MP camera to capture photos of animals in their natural environments. It can even work in the dark.

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Speaking about the Sony® 48MP rear camera, it is the second killer feature of BV9800 Pro. Among many low-pixel cameras in rugged phones, the BV9800 Pro has an advantage as it is able to capture great details even on close-up shots. And the night-shot mode tracks low-light and night time photography effortlessly.

The BV9800 Pro is easy to carry around despite its 322g weight. After all, it is a flagship rugged phone and armoring a smartphone isn’t exactly a piece of cake. So, if you are on the hunt for the absolute best rugged smartphone right now, the BV9800 Pro is a one-way road. Durability, high performance, and the top camera setup in a rugged smartphone, BV9800 Pro is the best choice to date.

The Blackview BV9800 Series will land on Kickstarter crowdfunding platform on October 18th and the company is already running a huge Giveaway to recruit 10 testers to help with testing devices and give feedback to engineers. Everyone can have a chance to become a trial user by just participating. You can find out more about the activity here.

Elephone PX hits the market on October 14th at an incredible price

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Oct 11, 2019

After many, many months of delay, Elephone PX, the company’s latest pop-up camera smartphone is finally hitting the market on October 14th over at Aliexpress! Featuring a 6.53″ FHD+ display and the 16MP pop-up selfie camera, the phone sports a fashionable design and notch-less display.

The rear camera is a dual setup with 16MP/2MP sensors and right below it lies the fingerprint sensor. The phone is powered by an octa-core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 54GB of internal storage upgradeable up to 256GB more via the microSD slot.

The official launch will take place on Monday and until October 16th you will have the chance to get it at just $129.99 instead of $159.99. In addition, there is a combo offer where you can get the PX along with the Elephone A2 at a very lower price than usual. You can add it to your cart right now so that you don’t miss the deal. In the meantime, the Giveaway activity is still ongoing, so don’t forget to participate for a chance to win the PX for free. To see all the specs and details about Elephone PX, visit the official product page.

Samsung Galaxy A91 leaks, features very impressive specs sheet

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Airyl Jaszly

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Oct 11, 2019

Samsung’s working hard on the Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Galaxy S11 Lite but these aren’t the only new mid-range devices it’s preparing. The company is reportedly developing a new phone dubbed the Galaxy A91, although its leaked specs sheet suggests it’ll be far from your typical mid-ranger.

According to information received by SamMobile, the Galaxy A91 will be just as powerful as Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 flagships. That’s because it’ll feature Qualcomm’s high-end Snapdragon 855 which is also used in a range of competing devices such as the OnePlus 7 Pro. It’s a bizarre move, but one that could be very successful.

Around the back, the A91 is rumored to keep the same 48MP F/2.0 main camera but with a 12MP ultrawide sensor in place of the 8MP camera found on the A90. The third shooter will likely be a depth sensor. The front camera will remain at 32MP but will come with a faster F/2.2 aperture.

The battery capacity will stay at 4500 mAh but the A91 will benefit from the added 45W fast charge support. That being said, it remains to be seen if it will actually come with this charger in the box or if Samsung will have us buy it separately as it does for the Galaxy Note 10+, though chances are it’ll be separate.

The entire Galaxy A91 setup looks set to be completed by a USB-C port along the bottom, support for Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC, and an in-display optical fingerprint scanner. Unfortunately, it seems like there’s no 3.5mm headphone jack on the device, which is simply a shame. Outside of that, it’s looking like an extremely well rounded device.

The Samsung Galaxy A91 will probably be announced in early 2020, perhaps at MWC in late February alongside some other Galaxy A (2020) models. This is because it’s allegedly being developed with Android 10 and the newest version of One UI pre-installed – Samsung typically debuts its latest software releases on Galaxy S flagships in February.

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Realme X update rolls out, brings Digital Wellbeing and security patches

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Airyl Jaszly

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Oct 11, 2019

Realme has started rolling out a new update to its Realme X smartphone that brings the September security patch along with other improved features. The update is rolling out to all Realme X users. The update comes with version number RMX1901EX_11.A.08 and it brings September 2019 security patch.

Realme is once again using a staged rollout, which means that the update is pushed out to early testers first to check for bugs. If the early adopters don’t report any major bugs, it should be available to everyone in the following days, Realme assured. You can find the full changelog for the new update below.

Security

- Android security patch: September, 2019

System

- Added the manual lock feature by long press the power button
- Display the data consumed by connected devices
- Customizable data consumed reminder

Settings

- Display the screen on time
- Added Google Digital Wellbeing

Launcher

- Added date and weather widget
- Optimized Smart Assistant interface

Notification Center and Status Bar

- Redesigned the notification center style
- Swipe left or right to remove the message prompt after receiving the message

Power Consumption

- Partial scene power consumption optimization

Known Issue Fixed

Fix the issue of the camera rising up when the WhatsApp video call

Under the hood, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 octa-core processor is powering the device, just like the Realme 3 Pro. It is coupled with Adreno 616 GPU and packs up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage.

Taking care of the photography needs is a dual camera setup on the back panel that comes with a 48-megapixel primary camera with 1/2.0″ Sony IMX586 sensor, f/1.7 aperture, 6P lens, coupled with a 5-megapixel secondary camera sensor.

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Redmi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy M10s vs Realme C2: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 11, 2019

The Redmi 8 series is very hot because it brings on the market two devices with very balanced specifications even though they are sold in the lowest price range. But is the new Redmi 8 really the best choice if you want to spend just €100/$110 for a smartphone? You can find it out by reading this specs comparison against two entry-level which are catalyzing a lot of attention in the last period, especially in the Asian market: Samsung Galaxy M10s and Realme C2. We will explain all the differences and tell you which one we think has the highest value for money.

Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy M10s vs Oppo Realme C2

	Samsung Galaxy M10s	Oppo Realme C2	Xiaomi Redmi 8
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm, 169 grams	154.3 x 73.7 x 8.5 mm, 166 grams	156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm, 188 grams
DISPLAY	6.4 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 169 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.1 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 282 ppi, IPS LCD	6.22 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Samsung Exynos 7884B, octa-core 1.6 GHz	Mediatek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, octa-core 1.95 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 2 GB RAM, 16 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, One UI	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 13 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.2 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 5 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 2 MP f/1.8 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging 15W	4000 mAh	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

The new Aura Mirror design scheme of the Redmi 8 is definitely very attractive. It adopts a camera module placed at the center of the back cover alongside the Redmi logo placed vertically and a reflective back with suggestive light effects. It is surely the most interesting, despite it is made of plastic just like its rivals. Some may like the Realme C2 more since it has a more minimalistic design. But the Redmi 8 is also splash resistant with the P2i hydrophobic coating, while Realme C2 is not. Note that Realme C2 lacks a fingerprint reader, while Redmi 8 and Samsung Galaxy M10s have a rear-mounted biometric sensor.

Display

The Samsung Galaxy M10s is one of the few entry-level smartphones to sport an AMOLED display, and it definitely deserves the first place in the display comparison. It shows more brilliant colors and deeper blacks, even though the resolution is the same as Redmi 8 and Realme C2. Samsung Galaxy M10s also offers another important advantage: it has a larger display diagonal, that is excellent for people who want a comfortable phone for multimedia and productivity. So if you want the best display, go for the Galaxy M10s.

Specs & Software

Redmi 8 wins the hardware comparison because it comes with a more reliable SoC and a better memory configuration. It is equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, while Realme C2 offers max 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. There is a micro SD dedicated slot in each case, but it is not the same as having more internal storage. Android 9 Pie is installed out of the box.

Camera

Due to its pretty nice primary sensor and the presence of an ultrawide sensor, I personally prefer the Samsung Galaxy M10s if we consider camera departments. Currently, it is not easy to find an ultrawide sensor on an entry-level phone with a so affordable price tag. Further, the main camera has a bright aperture and it behaves well in most of the conditions. In the second place, we got the Redmi 8 which still comes with a bright focal aperture, but it lacks the ultrawide sensor. Realme C2 is inferior and we are talking about both the rear and front camera setup.

Battery

The real battery champion here is the Redmi 8 for the most simple reason: it sports a much bigger battery. And it even supports 18W fast charging. If you do not stress it too much, you can get up to three days of battery life on a single charge.

Price

You can grab a unit of the Redmi 8 for just €100/$110, Samsung Galaxy M10s starts from €115/$127, and Realme C2 starts from €95/$105. Note that the above-mentioned prices are referred to as the Redmi 8 with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, the Realme C2 in the 2/16 GB configuration and the Galaxy M10s with 3/32 GB. With the actual prices, the Redmi 8 is an overall better smartphone due to its higher amount of RAM and storage, as well as a bigger battery. But Samsung Galaxy M10s still deserves an award due to its great display, bigger display size, and ultrawide camera.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 8A with 6.2-inch HD+ display and 5000mAh battery launched in India

Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy M10s vs Oppo Realme C2: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 8

PROs

Bigger battery
Micro SD dedicated slot
Fingerprint reader
Good cameras
Fast charging

CONS

Nothing particular

Oppo Realme C2

PROs

Compact
Big battery
Micro SD Dedicated slot
Very affordable

CONS

No fingerprint reader

Samsung Galaxy M10s

PROs

Micro SD dedicated slot
Ultrawide sensor
Big battery
Fingerprint reader

CONS

Lower-end chipset

5G smartphones sale could surpass 1 billion by 2025 – Strategy Analytics

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Oct 11, 2019

A new research report by Strategy Analytics has forecasted a surge in the number of 5G smartphones by 2020. The report also projects that 5G phone sales by 2025 could surpass 1billion units globally as more affordable 5G phones get launched.

There is no argument that the entire tech industry is heading into the ear of 5G and soon, we may start seeing affordable 5G phones. Presently, 5G phones account for just 1% of the market but the research firm predicts that will rise to 10% by 2020 as more consumers migrate to 5G phones.

According to a statement by Ville-Petteri Ukonaho, senior analyst at Strategy Analytics, “All major smartphone vendors including Apple are developing 5G handsets and will many more devices will launch in 2020.” Presently, Samsung is the market leader in 5G smartphones with strong sales in the U.S. and its home country of South Korea, where 1 million people signed up for service in the first 70 days of the rollout. But SA thinks China will be a key growth market for 5G smartphone sales as the country prioritizes rapid development of the high-speed 5G mobile networks. “The ability of the industry to deliver lower-cost 5G smartphones will be critical to allow China to reach this goal next year,” Ken Hyers, director of emerging device strategies at Strategy Analytics, said in a statement.

samsung galaxy note 10 plus 5g — samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G

The next-generation 5G technology is expected to revolutionize the tech industry, facilitating the development and deployment of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) experiences for e-commerce, Internet of Things (IoT) appliances that automatically order products for home delivery and faster downloads of video ads that eat up bandwidth.

Samsung Galaxy Fold will make its debut in Japan on October 25

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Oct 11, 2019

Since Samsung first relaunched the Galaxy Fold in South Korea and then the US, the company has been unveiling the device in several markets across the world. The device has also been launched in India and is on pre-registration in Australia and the UAE. The company will soon launch the flagship foldable phone in Japan. Domestic carrier au has confirmed the 4G version of the device will be released in Japan. The device is listed on au’s website to go on sale on October 25 with a list of partner stores that would sell the foldable phone. Other details such as the pricing are yet to be disclosed.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Continuity — Samsung Galaxy Fold

The Galaxy Fold only went on sale in South Korea on October 2. That is because available quantities are limited. Despite the over $2000 price tag, demand for the foldable device has been pretty high. We expect the price in Japan to revolve around the $2k mark.

As a reminder, the Galaxy Fold features a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display on the inside and a 4.6-inch Super AMOLED panel on the outside. The design saw some improvements to ensure it is pretty durable.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold packs a total of six cameras and is powered by a Snapdragon 855, coupled with 12 GB RAM and 512GB of storage. Keeping the lights on is a 4,380 mAh battery but the 5G model has a slightly lesser 4,235mAh battery due to the internal architecture.

Google Pixelbook Go leaks in its full glory ahead of Oct 15 Launch

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Oct 11, 2019

Google is about to launch a wide variety of products at its upcoming “Made By Google” event which is scheduled for the 15th of October. However, it is having a hard time to keep them under wraps. Both the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have leaked on several instances, extensively revealing their design and specifications.

Now, the Pixelbook Go which is supposed to be unveiled at the same event has come out in the open revealing its design, features and specifications. Right off the bat, the ultrabook/laptop draws a lot of inspiration from Apple’s MacBook with a couple of distinctive elements.

While Apple’s MacBook runs on macOS which is full-fledged desktop-grade operating system, the Pixelbook Go runs on ChromeOS which is considerably lightweight OS and is designed for running web applications. Due to cross-compatibility with Android, users can download a wide variety of applications from the Play Store on their Pixelbook which is another advantage of the OS.

Returning to the design of the Pixelbook GO, it features a well-spaced island-style keyboard which is flanked by loudspeakers on either side. Above the keyboard is where the Pixelbook branding will be placed while below the keyboard, we have a wide glass trackpad that supports multi-touch gestures.

The Pixelbook Go has a ribbed back which not only looks elegant but also provides a sturdy grip. In terms of ports, the Chromebook features a 3.5 mm headphone jack and two USB C ports which are expected to both support charging and video-out functionality.

The device is equipped with a 13.3-inch touchscreen display with 16:9 aspect ration and customers will be able to choose between a Full HD or 4K “Molecular Display”. It features a 2 MP front-facing camera which also supports 1080p video at 60 fps.

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In terms of process, the customers can configure the Pixelbook Go with one out of three options which include Intel Core m3, i5, or i7. In terms of memory or storage, users can choose 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM and 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB of ROM. Besides, the Chromebook will also be equipped with Titan C chip which will be used to securely store sensitive user data like passwords.

It will be offered in two colour options which include “Just Black” and “Not Pink”. All in all, this seems like a worthy laptop for users who mostly work within a web browser. Besides, the wide selection of applications from the Play Store will keep the rest covered.

In order to confirm the leaks and obtain information like its price and availability detail, we will have to wait until its official launch date. As previously mentioned, it will be announced alongside the Pixel 4 smartphones and Pixel Watch on the 15th of October.

Grab XIDU Tour Pro up to $50 off for a limited number of units!

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Oct 11, 2019

XIDU has grown a lot the last couple of years and now they have opened their own online store where you can get their excellent laptops at discounted prices. Of course, for those who prefer to buy from Amazon or Aliexpress, they are present there as well. The latest offer is about the all-new XIDU Tour Pro, the 12.5″ powerful laptop with a touchscreen.

Tour Pro comes with a 12.5″ IPS display with a 2560*1440 resolution that offers great clarity, brightness, and color performance. This high resolution is usually found in flagship laptops however XIDU sticks to the 2K screen without hesitation. The maximum brightness is up to 400 nits so users can see the screen even under strong light.

What’s more, XIDU takes great pride in narrowing the screen border to accomplish the best possible screen/body ratio and viewing experience. The 4.9mm ultra-thin borders and 80% screen/body ratio provide the user with a vivid visual experience at any angle. Apart from that, the keyboard is ergonomic and backlit so you can type even in a dark room. And the one-touch power button enables users to power on the notebook, finish identity authentication through Windows Hello, and access the desktop in less than 3 seconds.

the CPU used is Intel’s 8th generation Kaby lake R processor clocked at 1.8GHz accompanied by 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB SSD. The 8GB RAM implies quicker system boot-up and stronger multitasking capability while the 128GB SSD can be expanded up to 520GB. With this configuration office software and even some heavy games run fluidly. Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi offers quick and fast connection and there’s also Bluetooth 4.2 available.

Moving on to the design, the All-new 180 degree convertible hinge allows diverse review angles by changing the display to a vertical tilted or level mode. Team working styles like topics discussion and thought-sharing are easy on the Tour Pro. And it is quite light at 1.7kg weight and 19.4mm thin body that makes it easy to carry around all day.

Now, about the promotion. XIDU is offering a $50 off discount to the first 10 buyers using coupon Tour50 and after that, all buyers can get $35 off using coupon Tour35 on the XIDU Official Store. Also, it is available on Aliexpress and you can get discount coupons for other XIDU devices too.

Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm version up for sale starting today in China

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Oct 11, 2019

At the flagship conference held last month where the Mate 30 series was launched, Huawei equally launched the Huawei Watch GT 2 smartwatch. The Watch GT 2 is the second-generation model of the premium Huawei Watch GT that was launched last year. The watch comes in 42mm and 46mm size. The Watch GT 2 46mm version is now on sale in China via JD.com with the pricing starting at 1488 yuan (~$209). Both the Sports and Classic versions are available.

The Huawei Watch GT2 adopts a more premium design than its predecessor with some improvements in the features. The watch adopts a 1.39-inch display with a 3D glass uni-surface. There are two control buttons at the side which looks more sturdy than those on the Watch GT.

The watch is powered by the new Kirin A1 chipset. Some of the spectacular features onboard the smartwatch includes underwater heart rate monitoring, Always-On display, Find phone feature, flashlight, notification, alarm, in addition to regulars such as sleep monitoring, remote control camera, GPS and other functions.

The Watch GT 2 supports 50 ATM water resistance and Bluetooth call from a distance of up to 150m. The watch also comes pre-installed with 13 running courses and 15 workout modes. The smartwatch comes with an ultra-long battery life that can last up to two weeks. On GPS mode the Watch GT2 will last up to 30 hours on a full charge and 24 hours when used for music playback. The battery can last for 10 hours during Bluetooth call.

Xcentz USB C to Lightning Cable for the iPhone 11 and other iOS devices review

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Linus

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Oct 11, 2019

Xcentz has been known to produce high-quality cables and other tech-related products for years. In fact, I’ve been using cables for months and I think they bring a lot of value for the price. The brand new USB C to Lightning cable has been working really well with my iPhone 11 Pro. Learn more in our review.

UNBOXING

The cable ships in quite a simple box and inside of it you get the cable itself and some paperwork.

DESIGN, FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY

The cable sports excellent build quality. It also has solid metal connectors that don’t seem to break anytime soon.

Xcentz used premium zinc alloy which is way stronger than traditional aluminum alloy. Further, you can always keep the cable folded neatly thanks to the supplied velcro cable management strap.

Another key selling point – a durable braided nylon cable that also looks really nice. In fact, the cable can hold up to 175 pounds (80 KG), which is quite impressive.

Further, the cable can withstand over 30,000 bends which are way more than the traditional cable that can withstand about 6000 bends.

This cable supports Power Delivery (PD) fast charging.

That means you can use this cable with your USB-C PD charger (including Apple 18W, 29W, 30W, 61W, or 87W USB-C Power Delivery charger) to charge your iOS device, and get fast charging for iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max/XS Max/XS/XR/X/8/8 Plus, iPads, and later models.

It’s worth noting that the cable is Apple MFi Certified, which means it has the best security chips inside.

Each cable contains an authorization chip (C94) issued by Apple to ensure 100% compatibility with Apple iOS devices.

The cable comes in a variety of colors including blue, red, black and silver. I have the blue one which looks really nice.

The cable also works well with syncing as I had no issues transferring data from my phone to the laptop. I’ve tested the cables with different phones and laptops and they’ve been working without any issues.

All in all, this Xcentz cable is one of the best you can get for your iOS device. Just like their USB-C lineup of cables, this one offers the highest quality for the price and we can definitely recommend you as we use these cables ourselves.

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Ulefone showcases the Outdoor Toolbox of Armor 3W and 3WT (video)

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Oct 11, 2019

Choosing between many models of rugged smartphones can be a pain as most rugged phone manufacturers offer excellent devices at affordable prices. So, in order to stand out, manufacturers must offer added value. This is what happens with the Ulefone Armor 3W/3WT that comes with a handy outdoor toolbox that includes a compass, sound meter, bubble level, magnifier, flashlight, etc. Let’s check it out in the video below.

In video, we can learn each of the tool’s demo and know how to use it. Compass, height measure, alarm, pressure, and flashlight are very useful for sport and outdoors exploration enthusiasts and can prove life-saving in case you get lost. Also, pic hanging, bubble level, plumb bob, and protractor are convenient for builders, farmers, and workers as they replace heavy tools. Lastly, sound meter, magnifier and heart rate, can provide useful data or you can use them just for fun.

Both phones come with a massive 10300mAh battery that can last for several days on a single charge. Besides the big battery, the phones come with a 5.7″ FHD+ 18:9 display as well as a Sony 21MP main camera and an 8MP selfie shooter. Also, there’s 6GB/64GB memory configuration, face and fingerprint unlock NFC with Google Pay support, and Android 9 Pie. The Armor 3WT has exactly the same specs with the walkie-talkie function added. Of course, both feature IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certifications.

Right now, both versions are on sale over at Aliexpress with the Armor 3W costing just $239.99 and the Armor 3WT just $280.49. Also, there is a giveaway running for the upcoming high-end 48MP triple camera rugged phone Ulefone Armor 7. There are 10 units that will be sent to 10 lucky winners. If you want to experience the mighty Armor 7 as soon as possible, visit the activity page to participate.

Xiaomi crowdfunds the Chanitex smart temperature-controlled mattress

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Oct 11, 2019

Xiaomi yesterday launched an important product under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The gadget dubbed Chanitex Smart Temperature Controlled Mattress will come in handy during winter or whenever the room is cold. The product comes with a crowdfunding price of 1399 yuan ($197) and will start shipping from October 27. According to the official introduction, the technology at play on the Chanitex smart temperature-controlled mattress is different from that of the traditional electric blanket in the market which converts electric energy to heat energy by heating the resistance wire. This mattress is sort of a blanket with several layers of cotton and a network of PCV pipe in the middle layer. The pipe carries hot ate which circulates round the blanket to heat up the blanket.

The electric current doesn’t flow into the blanket or mattress but is utilises by the heating box that can be kept on the nightstand. As a result, there is no fear of getting exposed to radiation. So, it can be used by children and even the elderly. Safety is a priority consideration when designing the gadget according to the manufacturer. There are up to twelve protective features to prevent leakage, water shortage, low temperature and overheating. The device shuts down automatically if it is unregulated for 15 hours.

In addition, the Chanitex smart temperature-controlled mattress supports app control via the MIJIA app. The temperature can be regulated between 25-60 ° C. The high temperature can even be used to kill bugs and mites on the bed.

Huami Amazfit GTS launched in India for Rs. 9,999 (~$140)

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Oct 11, 2019

Huami has just launched the Amazfit GTS in India below the Rs. 10,000 (~$140) mark. The smartwatch is an Amazon exclusive and will go on sale starting this week. The GTS is a smartwatch and fitness band rolled into one and features an AMOLED display, heart-rate sensor and is waterproof up to 5 ATM. The device features a metal body similar to the Apple Watch. Huami plans to seal their position in the Indian market with their lineup of premium yet affordable smartwatches. The GTS joins the company’s portfolio of wearable devices that includes the Amazfit GTR and the Verge Lite.

Huami Amazfit GTS Specifications and Features

The Huami Amazfit GTS features a square design with a 1.65-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 348 x 442 pixels and 341 ppi pixel density. The display is fingerprint resistant and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 certification. It is constructed out of aviation-grade aluminum and polymer, and weighs nearly 25 grams. The Amazfit GTS flaunts a silicon strap that users can swap out for a 20mm band.

The sensors on the Amazfit GTS include a PPG Bio-tracking optical sensor, 3-axis geomagnetic sensor, 6-axis acceleration sensor, ambient light sensor and air pressure sensor. The GTS can be paired to smartphones using Low Energy Bluetooth v5.0 and features GPS + GLONASS for more accurate positioning. The device draws power from a 220 mAh Lithium Polymer battery. It takes 2 hours to recharge using magnetic or 2-pin POGO connectors.

Editor’s Pick: Huami Amazfit GTR 42mm debuts for Rs. 9,999 (~$141) in India

The battery is rated to last for 14 days in daily use mode where the heart rate sensor and sleep monitoring is always enabled. The battery life can be extended to 46 days by putting the device in basic watch mode and turning off the fitness functionalities. With the GPS and GLONASS enabled, the battery on the Amazfit GTS lasts up to 25 hours.

The smartwatch is rated to withstand pressure up to 5 ATM, meaning that the device can survive up to a depth of 50 meters. It supports multiple swimming scenarios and is designed to recognize different swimming positions automatically. The GTS supports 12 mainstream exercise modes including outdoor running, treadmill, walking, outdoor and indoor cycling, open water and pool swimming, climbing, trail running, elliptical trainer, skiing and general workout.

Huami Amazfit GTS Price and Availability

The Huami Amazfit GTS is priced at Rs. 9,999 (~$140). It is an Amazon India exclusive and will go on sale starting Oct. 13. The device is elegantly crafted, sleek and is available in 6 color options including Lava Grey, Rose Pink, Steel Blue and a few shades of black, red and white.

Mark Mao, the Vice President of Overseas Business at Huami commented, “2019 has been an amazing year for Huami. We have received tremendous response from the Indian market on all our recent products including the Verge Lite, Bip Lite and the GTR. We expect the market to favor GTS too. It is designed exclusively for millennials who are both fashion conscious and fitness buffs”.

New Xiaomi Mi Note 10 phone may launch by October end

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Oct 11, 2019

In January 2015, Xiaomi had launched its first ever Mi Note and Mi Note Pro flagship phones. The Mi Note 2 was announced with the first Mi MIX smartphone in October 2016. After the Mi Note 3 phone was made official in September 2017, Xiaomi hasn’t launched any new Mi Note series phone. In June this year, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had stated that the company won’t be launching Mi Note and Mi Max series of smartphones. However, a reliable tipster from China has claimed that Xiaomi may resurrect the Mi Note series by launching the Mi Note 10 flagship phone by the end of October.

Xiaomi will restart the Note series smartphone, and will release the Xiaomi Mi Note10 flagship mobile phone at the end of October.

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) October 11, 2019

Unfortunately, the tipster has not revealed any details on the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10. While the first and second-generation Mi Note phones were packed with flagship specs, the Mi Note 3 was an upper-midrange phone. Nonetheless, the Mi Note 10 is expected to debut as a flagship device. Hence, it is likely to feature the Snapdragon 855+ SoC.

Recent reports by XDA Developers have revealed MIUI 11 beta includes a code for a refresh rate display setting that provides options to switch between 60Hz and 120Hz. Hence, it appears Xiaomi may launch a smartphone with 120Hz refresh rate in the near future. It remains to be seen whether the mysterious phone with 90Hz refresh rate will have an OLED or LCD panel.

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The publication has also claimed that the source code of MIUI 11 has references like “tele 5x” and “ultra tele” along with a description that reads “use 50x zoom to capture distant objects in greater detail.” These findings indicate that there could be a Xiaomi smartphone that may offer photography features like 5x optical zoom and 50x digital zoom. Scouring through MIUI 11 has also revealed that possibly the same smartphone can capture 8K resolution videos at 30fps.

It remains to be seen whether the rumored Mi Note 10 could be equipped with 120Hz refresh rate display with camera capabilities like 5x optical zoom, 50x digital zoom and 8K video recording at 30fps. Readers are advised to wait for further reports to learn more on the specs of the Mi Note 10 smartphone.

Redmi 8 series to debut in China on October 14

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Oct 11, 2019

Redmi has today confirmed through a Weibo post that it will be announcing the Redmi 8 series on October 14. The unveil event will take place at 3PM (local time) on the said date. It is likely that the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A smartphones that have recently gone official in India will be made official in China on Monday. The other reason both phones are expected to launch together is that these devices have already certification from TENAA telecom authority of China.

The posters released by Redmi reveals that the Redmi 8 will be coming to China in three colors. They are as follows Sapphire Blue, Fairy Green (Emerald Green) and Carbon Rock Ash (Onyx Black). Interestingly, the Ruby Red color variant that is coming to India may not be available in China.

At the launch of Redmi 8 in India, the Chinese firm had confirmed Sapphire Blue, Onyx Black and Ruby Red as the three color editions of the Redmi 8. The official listing of the smartphone on Xiaomi India website revealed the Emerald Green color variant. The Redmi 8’s first sale will be held tomorrow in India and it appears that the Emerald Green model won’t be available for purchase initially in the country.

Xiaomi Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A Specifications

The Redmi 8 is fitted with a 6.22-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with waterdrop notch which is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The plastic rear of the smartphone has splash-resistant P2i nano-coating. The Snapdragon 439 chipset powers the smartphone. It is assisted by up to 4 GB of RAM and it features a native storage of up to 64 GB. A microSD card slot is available on the device for additional storage.

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The rear side of the Redmi 8 features a Sony IMX363 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera system and it has a frontal shooter of 8-megapixel. There is a 5,000mAh battery inside the phone that is equipped with 18W rapid charging through USB-C. The back panel of the Redmi 8 also features a fingerprint reader. The Redmi 8A is a stripped-down version of the Redmi 8 that mainly lacks a fingerprint reader and also misses a secondary lens on the rear.

The starting prices of Redmi 8A and Redmi 8 are Rs. 6,499 and Rs. 7,999. In China, these phones may respective price tags of 649 Yuan and 799 Yuan.

Xiaomi is developing a smartphone with 5X telephoto and 50X digital zoom reveals MIUI 11 source code

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Oct 11, 2019

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The MIUI 11 source code has also revealed that Xiaomi is developing a smartphone with 120 Hz refresh rate display. A couple of screenshots of the same have been listed below. As of now, it cannot be confirmed whether this handset will be same as the one with 5X telephoto zoom. However, taking into consideration that both these features will first be seen on a high-end device, it wont be wrong to assume that this will indeed be the same handset.

In comparison to a 60 Hz rate display seen on most modern handsets, a smartphone with a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate provides for a much more fluid viewing experience. Users who have used display panels with a higher refresh rate report to have a laggy experience when switching back to standard panels. A couple of handsets that are equipped with such displays include Asus ROG Phone 2, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T lineup, Oppo Reno Ace. Besides the upcoming Pixel 4 Lineup and the Realme XT Pro have been leaked to have a higher refresh rate display. Noteworthy, out of all the devices listed above, the only smartphone with a 120 Hz refresh rate display is the ROG Phone 2.

All in all, it is highly likely that Xiaomi embraces this technology in one of its upcoming smartphones.

Original Story

Last month, Xiaomi unveiled the latest version of its custom Android skin which is dubbed MIUI 11. While going through its source code, a member of team XDA has discovered the keyword “Tele 5X” and keyword “ultra tele” which is accompanied by description “use 50X zoom to capture distant objects in greater detail”. These findings suggest Xiaomi is developing a smartphone with 5X optical zoom and 50X digital zoom, making it the third Chinese company to do so.

Huawei P30 Pro featured — Huawei P30 Pro with 50X zoom support

Earlier this year, Huawei launched the photography centric P30 Pro which is the first handset to support 5X optical zoom and 50X digital zoom. The device is able to attain this remarkable level zoom with the help of a periscopic camera module. Soon after its launch, Oppo also unveiled the Reno 10x that is equipped with a similar periscopic camera sensor and that also supports 5X optical zoom and 50X digital zoom.

Coming back to the source code of MIUI 11, it was previously revealed that Xiaomi is working on a smartphone that will be able to capture 8K videos at 30fps. Presumably, this may be the same device that will support the remarkable zoom capabilities we had previously talked about.

OPPO Reno vs Huawei P30 Pro-1 — OPPO Reno vs Huawei P30 Pro

Unfortunately, any details except for the existence of such a Xiaomi smartphone are currently unavailable. Therefore, it is hard to divulge whether Xiaomi will also implement the periscopic module on its smartphone or come up with its very own piece of technology. Nonetheless, it could incorporate the 108 MP Samsung made sensor which is also found on the Mi Mix Alpha. The extremely high resolution of this sensor would allow the details to be preserved even when shooting with 8X digital zoom.

The implementation of the technology is assumed to be fairly simple as the hurdles of developing the components as already been overcome by Oppo and Huawei, therefore, Xiaomi could launch a device with this technology in the coming months. However, we will have to wait until an official announcement is made.

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Purported Honor V30 Pro renders reveal rear design with quad cameras like Mate 20 Pro

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Oct 11, 2019

Honor is expected to announce the Honor V30 and Honor V30 Pro smartphones by the end of this month in China. The leaked specifications of both smartphones have appeared in the recent. Now, fresh renders showcasing the rear design of the purported Honor V30 Pro has surfaced on Weibo. It reveals that the smartphone will be sporting a gradient colored rear along with a square-shaped quad camera module like the Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

As it can be seen in the below shown render, the alleged Honor V30 Pro has a pink-blue gradient colored rear. The square-shaped housing has four cameras sensors and there is an LED flash below the module. The Honor branding can be seen towards the bottom of the back panel. As mentioned above, the rear design of the phone is quite similar to the Mate 20 Pro flagship phone from last year.

Rumors surrounding the Honor V30 Pro have revealed that it will be equipped with an OLED panel with an elliptical punch-hole that will house two front-facing cameras. The display may support 90Hz refresh rate. The handset is expected to be fueled by Kirin 990 5G chipset. The main sensor of the Honor V30 Pro’s quad camera system could be 60-megapixel. It is speculated to come equipped with a 4,200mAh battery that may carry support for 40W SuperCharge fast charging technology. The handset may also feature 15W wireless fast charging.

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On the other side, the Honor V30 may house an IPS LCD display a punch-hole for a single selfie camera. The Kirin 990 chipset (without 5G modem) may power the smartphone. It is also expected to sport a square-shaped camera housing on the rear. However, it is expected three camera sensors and an LED flash. Its primary lens could be also of 60-megapixel. The Honor V30 may feature a slightly smaller 4,000mAh battery that will come equipped with 22.5W SuperCharge tech. It may lack wireless charging support.

It is speculated that the Honor V30 and V30 Pro may not cost more than 3,000 Yuan (~$422) in China. Internationally, the smartphone could be dubbed as Honor Vera30v and Vera30 Pro.