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Huawei launches Freelace Bluetooth Headset and Mini Speaker in India

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Habeeb Onawole
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Huawei has announced two new audio products for the Indian market. The two products are the Huawei Freelace Bluetooth Earphones and Huawei Mini Speaker. Both products already launched in China months ago, though the latter is sold as the Nova Mini Bluetooth Speaker.

Huawei FreeLace Headset

 

Huawei Freelace Bluetooth Headset

The Freelace Bluetooth Headset originally launched alongside the Huawei P30 series. It has a 9.2mm titanium-plated drivers. It connects via Bluetooth 5.0 but if you own a Huawei or Honor device, you can instantly connect it to your phone using Huawei’s HiPair Technology. All you have to do is connect it to your phone via the USB-port or a USB-Connector and the phone will recognize it. You can also charge the earphones this way when connected to your phone.

Huawei says just 5 minutes of charge will provide up to 4 hours of listening time. The Freelace Bluetooth Headset has a battery life of 18 hours. The earbuds also have what is called Hall Magnetic Sensors in the earbuds which will allow you to pause or resume playback when you attach them together. This also works for calls too. There is also Wind-Noise reduction which reduces ambient noise. The earphones also has an IPX5-rating.

Unlike in China where it is available in Graphite Black, Amber Sunrise, Emerald Green, and Moonlight Silver, the Freelace is only available in Black in India. It is priced at INR 4,999 (~$70) on Flipkart. Do check our reviews of the headset here and here.

Huawei Mini Speaker

 

Huawei Mini Speaker

The Huawei Mini Speaker is a 3W speaker with a cylindrical design. It has a passive radiator hidden at the bottom. It can be paired with another unit for a 360° stereo experience. It has an IPX4 rating and connects via Bluetooth 4.2. Its 660mAh battery will provide 4 hours of listening time and 3 hours of calls. It will shut disconnect itself after 5 minutes of no playback and automatically shut down after 30 minutes.

It is available in Emerald Green and Graphite Black and priced at INR 1999 (~$28) on Flipkart.

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Coolpad Cool 5 launched in India for Rs. 7,999 (~$105)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Coolpad Cool 5 has launched in India. It is a budget smartphone that takes on the Vivo U10, Redmi 8A and the Realme 5 in the subcontinent. The device is the successor to the Coolpad Cool 3 that was introduced in the country earlier this year. The highlights of the Cool 5 include an octa-core chipset, waterdrop notch, dual rear cameras, a beefy battery and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Coolpad Cool 5 Specifications and Features

Coolpad Cool 5_

The Cool 5 comes with a 6.2-inch HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a 2.5D curved glass. The smartphone is powered by a 2.0 GHz MediaTek Helio P22 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of native storage. The smartphone offers expandable storage up to 128GB with a microSD card. 

Coolpad Cool 5_

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The primary camera uses a 13-megapixel sensor with a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an LED flash module. The front camera is a 16-megapixel unit that is housed within the notch. The Coolpad Cool 5 draws power from a 4,000 mAh battery that is rated to last up to 18 hours on a single charge and runs on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, USB microUSB and 3.5mm AUX port.

Coolpad Cool 5 Price and Availability

The Cool 5 is currently on sale on Amazon India, starting from Rs. 7,999 (~$113). Launch offers include exchange bonus up to Rs. 7,500 (~$105), no-cost EMI and 10 percent instant discount on SBI Debit and Credit cards. The smartphone is available in two color gradients, namely Midnight Blue and Gradient Blue.

Pankaj Upadhyay, the Online Business Head of Coolpad India issued a statement at the launch event saying, “We are very optimistic about sales picking up during this festive season. Our marketing investment is roughly 7% of the total revenue gathered during online and offline sales between July and September this year. We expect a major growth in sales, and have set a target of 100,000 units, which is 10x the target for 2018”.

UP NEXT: Coolpad N10 Pro full specs leaked on TENAA, may launch soon

 

The Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro are selling unbelievably well in China!

By
Airyl Jaszly
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Huawei‘s Mate 30 Pro may not be the most desirable phone on the planet, but in China it’s apparently doing extremely well. A new report claims Huawei has already sold 1 million units of the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro since the phones went on sale in China on September 26. This is pretty impressive considering they achieved it in less than a week, and that’s not even the end of it.

Apparently, Huawei managed to reach this goal in the span of a three hours, as Richard Yu made the announcement during the opening of a Huawei flagship store in Shenzhen a couple of days ago. Including the online orders, Huawei was bringing in CNY 500 million a minute, implying a rate of 100,000 sales per minute. Those are some pretty big numbers.

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro

One of the biggest reasons for the Mate 30 Pro’s immense popularity in China so far is surely because the phone’s lack of Google support isn’t a big deal. Most Android phones sold in the region don’t come pre-installed with Google Play Services, so this is essentially non-detrimental to the average Chinese user.

Huawei has already declared it wants to ship 20 million Mate 30 devices this year, and though it remains to be seen if they can achieve that goal. The release of the Mate 30 in Europe has been delayed due to the recent US ban of Huawei’s products, though we’re definitely more than eager to see how it’ll perform once it eventually launches.

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Microsoft’s lineup for tomorrow’s event leaks, includes Arm-powered Surface Campus

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Habeeb Onawole
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Microsoft has an event tomorrow where it will take the wraps off a number of new hardware. Some of these devices have already leaked in the past such as the Surface Laptop which will come in a new 15” model, and the Surface Pro 7. However, those leaks didn’t include images.

Evan Blass, the popular leaker, has released a bunch of photos of some of the devices launching tomorrow as well as additional info about others.

Surface Pro 7 – USB-C is finally here

The leaked images include that of the Surface Pro 7. The Surface Pro series is Microsoft’s line of Windows tablet which can transform to become a 2-in-1 PC by adding a keyboard cover.

This year’s model will be getting a long-awaited feature – USB Type-C. As seen in the photos, there is now a USB Type-C port on the right side of the Surface Pro 7 alongside a full-sized USB port. There is also a card reader on the right.

Surface Laptop 3 13” and 15”

The Surface Laptop will return a third time and will bring along a sibling with a larger display. An earlier leak revealed that this 15” model will be powered by AMD’s Ryzen processor.

We can’t see a USB Type-C port on the right but we hope there is one on the left with support for Thunderbolt. The pictures show that there is no fingerprint scanner on any of the variants and the larger model also skips a dedicated number pad.

It does look like Microsoft has ditched its Alcantara fabric design for metal.

Surface Campus (Arm-Powered Surface)

While the Surface Pro 7 will be powered by an Intel processor, Microsoft will also announce a Surface tablet that is powered by an Arm-chipset. This device will launch as the Surface Campus. The name hints at it being targeted at students. Expect an insane battery life as well as LTE onboard.

This Surface Campus also has a kickstand and an attachable keyboard. There are also two USB Type-C ports on the left. One of the images also shows a stylus.

Dual-Screen Surface

Other than the aforementioned devices, Evan Blass also adds that there is a dual-screen Surface device too. There are no images but he mentions that it will run a special version of Windows called Windows 10X which has been designed for dual-screen and folding-screen devices.

The event will hold in New York tomorrow and should be live-streamed.

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Huawei introduces new Smart Travel feature to EMUI 10

By
Airyl Jaszly
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Earlier today, Huawei introduced a brand new software function to the Mate 30 Pro, that being Smart Travel. It’ll come pre-installed on EMUI 10 from this point on, and current users will get an update that brings the new feature to it. As you’d expect, it’s exactly what it sounds like it is, a travel assistant app like what’s coming on Xiaomi’s MIUI 11.

The new Smart Travel feature will integrate flight details, travel preparations, weather forecasts and other helpful extras for a traveler. One can also set reminders for many different situations like flight reminders and meeting reminders. It can even suggest nearby restaurants and attractions to visit on your travels.

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There are a few more additions as well, which makes Smart Travel seem like a fairly hefty update. The Mate 30 Pro will now automatically generate a travel memo and present all reminders on the leftmost page of the homescreen, which includes urgent reminders. You can now also use the voice assistant to control more things like setting up navigation and answering calls.

It seems like the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is doing very well in China, what with the recent reports of the device selling 500 million yuan worth of units within a minute. There’s just never a dull day anymore, as something new about Huawei seem to pop up frequently. For now however, it’s at least nice to see the Mate 30 Pro getting new features so quickly.

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Redmi 8 spotted on China Telecom’s website ahead of release

By
Joel Joseph
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Xiaomi’s independent Redmi brand recently announced its budget handset, the Redmi 8A via an official online launch event. At the time of its unveiling, Xiaomi’s India head Manu Kumar Jain teased another smartphone, likely to be the Redmi 8. While the new model should meet us very soon in India, the brand seems to be working on its China release as well. The Redmi 8 was recently listed on the China Telecom website (model number M1908C3IC), confirming its release in the Chinese market.

Redmi 8 china telecom listing

The listing confirms that the Redmi 8 will have a 6.21-inch display with a waterdrop notch. The phone will continue to use a plastic body, just like its predecessors. We can see that the phone will have 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage but there should be 2GB and 3GB RAM options as well. At the back, the Redmi 8 will come with a dual-camera setup featuring a 12MP sensor and another 2MP sensor for depth. Upfront, it should have an 8MP selfie shooter.

 

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One of the biggest highlights of the new device will be the large 5000mAh battery. This is a significant bump up from the 4000mAh battery on the Redmi 7 model. However, it will also increase its size to 9.4mm thickness and weight to 188 grams. Inside, it should feature the Snapdragon 439 processor, the same as the Redmi 8A. However, unlike the 8A, this one will have a fingerprint sensor at the back.

China Telecom lists the Redmi 8 at 1599 Yuan ($224). This is definitely a placeholder price tag as when it launches, it should start at a much cheaper price tag, likely around $120.

Xiaomi has already confirmed the existence of this 5000mAh backed Redmi 8 / 8A model, both in China as well as India. So it is just a matter of time until we see its launch in both the markets.

 

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Samsung is developing Hologram Projecting smartphone accessories

By
Sahil
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Over the last decade, Korean electronics giant, Samsung has played a crucial rule in the development of the modern day smartphone. Not only is it the company that sells most number of handsets globally, it is also one of the biggest suppliers of smartphone components like display panels and memory modules which include RAM and ROM.

According to a freshly granted patent, Samsung is developing a unique smartphone dock that can project lifelike 3D holograms in the air. The patent for the said dock was filed with USPTO in the year 2018 and it was granted on September 19, 2019.

Going by the illustrations from the patent, Samsung envisions the docking solution to be interactive in nature, therefore, not only will it project 3D models, users will also be able to interact with the projections. The drawings show possible features like pause and play button to control music playback.

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Another image from the patent seems to demostrate interaction with social media posts and incoming notifications. The GIF shared above could make its functioning a little bit easier to understand.

How Does The Technology Work?

The patent exhibits that the technology is comprised of three main components which include an ‘edge display’, a ‘half mirror’ and a ‘retro reflective element’. As the name suggests, “edge display” is used to refer a smartphone with a tapered edge like the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.

While a ‘half mirror’ is nothing but a conventional mirror that reflects any light rays that fall on it. Lastly, a ‘retro reflective element’ is similar to safetly reflectors that is often seen on motor vehicles.

All three components are positioned on a certain angle to each other that can project the desired result. The users only need to place their phone in the special docking station which would simultaneously keep its battery topped up.

In addition to incorporating the technology in a stationery docking stations, Samsung also seems to envision this setup in smart speakers, flip covers and even heads up car display.

All in all, Samsung seems to have mastered the know-how to properly execute the technology. With that being said, it could take some time before consumer ready products are launched, given that Samsung feels their is a market for such visionary concepts.

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OnePlus 7T vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs Huawei Mate 30: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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Even the most advanced users do not always need the most expensive flagship phone. The price of a smartphone does not always depend on the same factors, that is why often the most expensive devices are not the most performing ones or the ones with the best cameras. You can find most of the flagship-class specifications on a device even if you do not spend a fortune, and the phone you choose may have everything you need. If you are looking for an affordable Chinese flagship, you currently have three amazing choices: the newly-announced OnePlus 7T, Huawei Mate 30 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. Given that we believe they are among the best choices, we decided to compare their specifications in order to help you with a possible choice.

OnePlus 7T vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs Huawei Mate 30

Nubia Z20 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Huawei Mate 30
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm, 190 g 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, 191 g 160.8 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm, 196 g
DISPLAY  6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED 6.62 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz
MEMORY  8 GB RAM, 128 GB  – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB, nano memory card slot
SOFTWARE  Android 9 Pie, Oxygen OS Android 9 Pie, MIUI Android 9 Pie, EMUI 10
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA  Triple 48 + 12 + 16 MP, f/1.6, f/2.2 and f/2.2 Triple 48 + 8 + 13 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4
20 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Triple 40 + 16 + 8 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
24 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY  3800 mAh, fast charging 30W with Warp Charge 30T 4000 mAh, fast charging 27W with Quick Charge 4+ 4200 mAh, fast charging 40W and fast wireless charging 27W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES  Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, IP53 splashproof, Face ID

Design

The bigger notch does not make the Huawei Mate 30 one of the most attractive devices out there, even though it has a very original rear side. OnePlus 7T and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are more interesting, especially the latter which sports a notch-less display thanks to a pop-up camera mechanism. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is also a more compact device, but it is thicker than OnePlus 7T. On the other hand, the OnePlus 7T has a very elegant glass back available in gradient colors, as well as very narrow bezels around its display.

 

Display

The presence of a very high DCI-P3 coverage, the support to the HDR10+ standard and a 90 Hz refresh ratio make the OnePlus 7T a better device when it comes to display quality. It offers a more realistic color reproduction as well as a smoother viewing experience and more reactive gameplay. In each case, you get an optical under-display fingerprint scanner, but Huawei Mate 30 is the only to offer a 3D facial recognition system. However, this does not affect the display quality, so the winner of the comparison remains OnePlus 7T.

 

Hardware/Software

The Kirin 990 is definitely an amazing chipset and it is the only in the market to come with an integrated 5G modem. But its performance do not reach the level of the Snapdragon 855+ which is definitely better for power users and gamers. That is why OnePlus 7T is a better performance and gaming phone. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro comes with an older Snapdragon 855 SoC, so it is less impressive than both OnePlus 7T and Huawei Mate 30. Android 9 Pie is preinstalled on Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, while OnePlus 7T and Huawei Mate 30 ship with Android 10 out of the box.

 

Camera

It is still too early to understand which phone has the best camera department in most of the scenarios. But we can tell you that on the paper Huawei Mate 30 looks like the most convincing one. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro does not have the necessary hardware to compete with its two rivals, so OnePlus 7T takes second place for now.

 

Battery

On the paper, Huawei Mate 30 is the battery king thanks to its big 4200 mAh which supports the fastest charging technology (with a 40W power), fast wireless charging (up to 27W), and even reverse wireless charging. Given the high efficiency of the Kirin 990 chipset, it will probably last more than both its opponents. OnePlus 7T has the smallest battery and it comes with 30W fast charging, while Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro sits in the middle with a 4000 mAh unit but a slower charging technology (Quick Charge 4+ with 27W).

 

Price

OnePlus 7T debuted in India with a €550/$600 price tag, Huawei Mate 30 will cost €550/$600 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is available for less than €400/$435 in India and globally. Due to its bigger battery, 5G support, splashproof design, reverse wireless charging, and an amazing rear camera, my choice would be Huawei Mate 30. But if you need a phone with the best display and performance, then you should go for the OnePlus 7T. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is inferior to both, but it has a higher value for money.

 

 

 

OnePlus 7T vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs Huawei Mate 30: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 7T

PROS

  • Thinner design
  • Amazing performances
  • Awesome display
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

PROS

  • More affordable
  • Innovative design
  • Notch-less display
  • Worldwide availability

CONS

  • Lower-end cameras

 

Huawei Mate 30

PROS

  • Splashproof
  • Best cameras
  • 5G (optional)
  • Bigger battery
  • Face ID

CONS

  • Bigger notch

 

OnePlus TV Q1 series gets first update

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The OnePlus TV Q1 and OnePlus TV Q1 Pro launched last week in India, marking the phone maker’s foray into the TV market. The TVs went on sale just a few days after they were announced and are currently available for purchase on Amazon India.

OnePlus TV Q1

During the launch, OnePlus promised that the TVs will receive software support for three years. OnePlus is keen on keeping its promise and has begun rolling out its very first update to the two TVs less just a few days after they were announced.

The update arrives as version TV55Q1IN_2.A.01_GLO_14_1909210202, weighs in at 813MB and fixes some issues while bringing new features.

For example, the picture overexposure issue reported by early reviewers has been fixed. The light effects on the speaker of the Q1 Pro now works in Bluetooth stereo mode and syncs with whatever song you are playing. The remote control function in the OnePlus Connect App now provides haptic feedback when you press the on-screen buttons. XDA-Developers reports that there is a clicking sound effect if the phone is in ringer mode and when in vibration mode, the phone vibrates when you tap the buttons. Below is the full changelog:

  • Improve the user experience of OnePlus Connect
  • Support directly open Bluetooth Stereo by phone
  • Add new light effect in Bluetooth Stereo mode
  • Optimize DLNA music case performance
  • Fix picture overexposure issue
  • Optimize remote control button click sound effect
  • Other bug fixes

The OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro have a 55-inch 4K QLED display. They have a sound output of 50W with the Pro version sporting 8 speaker units while the standard model has 4. They run Android TV with support for Google Assistant and Alexa. There is dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and four HDMI ports with port 2 having support for eARC.

OnePlus TV update changelog

The Q1 is priced at INR 69,900 ($985) while the Q1 Pro is priced at INR 99,900 (~$1400). Both are available for purchase on Amazon India with an offer for a free Amazon Echo Dot 3rd generation.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold goes official in India for ₹164,999 ($2,323)

By
Jeet
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Samsung launched its first foldable smartphone — Galaxy Fold earlier this month after delaying it a few times since its debut earlier this year. Now, the Samsung Galaxy Fold has been officially launched in the Indian market.

With this, the Galaxy Fold has become the first foldable smartphone in India. It is priced at ₹164,999 for the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model, which roughly converts to $2,323.

The smartphone comes in Cosmos Black color and the company is also offering Galaxy Fold Premier Service with one-on-one assistance with a Fold Concierge and one-year accidental damage protection, and one-time free screen replacement.

Samsung Galaxy Fold featured

Moreover, the company is also bundling the Samsung Galaxy Buds headphones. Samsung will start taking pre-booking for the Galaxy Fold smartphones in India from 4th October and the shipments for the same will begin from 20th October.

Coming to the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone presents a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display with a 1536 x 2152 pixels screen resolution. In this mode, you can use three apps at the same time which Samsung calls Three-app Multitasking.

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When the device is folded into phone mode, it offers a 4.6-inch display with 840 x 1960 pixels screen resolution. It comes with a feature called App Continuity which automatically adjust an app when you switch screens. It is powered by a 7nm octa-core processor paired with 12GB of RAM and packs 512GB of internal storage using UFS 3.0 technology.

Connectivity options on the phone include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C port. It comes with stereo speakers that are equipped with Dolby Atmos surround sound technology.

The phone comes with a camera module that’s made up of a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, and another 12MP wide-angle camera. On the front side, it comes with a 10MP sensor. It runs Samsung One UI with Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 4,380mAh battery which is split into two units. It also supports Wireless Charging as well as Wireless PowerShare for reverse charging.

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OPPO A11 may debut soon in China; Specs, price and release date appear

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last month, OPPO had launched OPPO A11x smartphone. It had arrived as the rebranded edition of the OPPO A9 (2020) smartphone that debuted in the same month in India. A fresh listing of OPPO A11 has surfaced on China Telecom database. The handset is expected to hit the Chinese market on Oct. 15.

In September, an OPPO phone with PCHM10 model number had appeared on TENAA. It was previously though to arrive as the Chinese version of the OPPO A5 (2020). However, the newly spotted China Telecom listing of PCHM10 reveals that it will be coming to China as OPPO A11.

OPPO A11 China Telecom listing

The China Telecom listing reveals that the OPPO A11 smartphone has a 6.5-inch display with waterdrop notch which delivers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The handset measures 163.5 x 75.6 x 8.1mm and weighs 195 grams.

The Snapdragon 665 mobile platforms power the phone along with 4 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 128 GB and carries support for microSD slot. The Android 9 Pie OS overlaid with ColorOS skin runs on the device.

OPPO-A11-Specifications

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The rear side of the OPPO A11 has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup like the OPPO A11x. The frontside of the phone has a 16-megapixel lens. The massive 4,880mAh battery is packed inside the device that can be charged through USB-C port. A fingerpint scanner is placed below the quad camera system. The color variants of the smartphone are black, white, purple and green. The listing states that the handset will be priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$223).

The OPPO A11 resembles with OPPO A11x in terms of design and specs. The only major difference is that the A11x has 8 GB of RAM and the upcoming A11 has 4 GB of RAM.

On Oct. 10, OPPO will be announcing the OPPO Reno Ace and OPPO K5 in China. Rumors have claimed that the company may announce OPPO Reno2 F on the same day for the home market.

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Foldable Moto Razr will launch before the end of 2019 claims fresh report

By
Sahil
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Soon after Samsung and Huawei unveiled their first foldable smartphones, reports started surfacing that Motorola will soon follow suit. To further strengthen this claim, the alleged box images of foldable Moto Razr also made rounds on the internet. While the device was originally reported to launch in the Q2 of 2019, clearly that did not turn into a reality.Motorola RAZR (2019)

Nonetheless, according to a fresh report published by Cnet, the foldable Moto Razr is well alive and it will hit the shelves before 2019 ends. Even though the actual reason behind its delay is unknown, we believe it could have been influenced by the woes faced by the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X.

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While not many details about the upcoming foldable phone from Motorola are currently available, it is expected to have a clamshell design which was seen with the original Motorola Razr that debuted over a decade ago. It is most likely that the 2019 Moto Razr will not have a physical keypad, instead, it will incorporate a foldable touchscreen display.Motorola RAZR (2019)

Based upon the leaked renders which were previously mentioned, the foldable Moto Razr will have dual displays. Out of which, the main large screen display will be on the inside, while the second display will be a smaller panel located on the cover aka the flip.

Homogenous to other offerings from Motorola, the 2019 Moto Razr is destined to run the Android operating system which will be optimised to work efficiently on its unique form factor. Motorola RAZR (2019)

Noteworthy, based upon leaks and previously granted patents, Motorola does not intend to make a smartphone and tablet hybrid like the Galaxy Fold and Mate X. Instead, it seems to envision the foldable Razr as a highly compact device which could replace conventional smartphones that have gotten massive in size over the last couple of years.

To sum things up, the launch of the reincarnated Moto Razr seems to be nearing fast. However, we will have to wait patiently until the company releases an official statement.

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Xiaomi sells over 1.5 million devices during festive sales in first few hours on Amazon, Flipkart and Mi.com

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Xiaomi has selling its wide range of products at discounted prices through ongoing festive sales like Great Indian Festival on Amazon India, Big Billion Days 2019 on Flipkart and Diwali with Mi 2019 on Mi.com. Within the first few hours of the ongoing festive sales, the Chinese manufacturer has sold over 1.5 million devices. Apart from selling smartphones, the company has sold other Mi devices like Mi TV and accessories.

The company claims that it has been selling 10 devices every second during the recent sales. It has further states that out of 10 top selling smartphones on Amazon and Flipkart on the recent sales, five are Xiaomi and Redmi devices. In the smart TV category, two out of the three best selling devices are Mi TVs. In the water purifier category, the Mi Air Purifier 2S is the best selling product.

Xiaomi October 2019 Sales

The Mi Band fitness trackers and Mi Security Camera have become top two out three highest selling products in the wearable and security camera categories. The Mi Power Banks has also become the two out of the three bestsellers in the power bank category.

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The Great Indian Festival, Big Billion Days 2019 and Diwali with Mi 2019 sales will continue until Oct. 4. Commenting on the stupendous success during the recent sales Raghu Reddy, Head of Categories and Online sales, Xiaomi India said “Our festive sales have kicked off to an amazing start where we have sold over 1.5 million devices across all online platforms. We are thrilled, and equally humbled by all the love we received from our customers and Mi Fans across India. We hope these Xiaomi purchases usher in the festive cheer for everyone.”

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Google launches #SwitchtoPixel campaign ahead of Pixel 4 series unveiling

By
Jeet
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Search engine giant Google is all set to launch its new Pixel 4 series smartphones and the company has already confirmed that the event will take place on 15th October. Now, anticipating the Pixel 4 series launch, Google has launched a new marketing campaign.

As a part of the new #SwitchtoPixel marketing campaign, the company has released four videos on the ‘Made by Google’ YouTube channel. Each video features customer testimonies of their experiences pertaining to select features of the Pixel series.

The company has highlighted four main features in the marketing campaign, which includes Unlimited Google Photos storage, camera experience, process of transferring data, and the battery life. Check out those videos below:

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Ahead of the launch, almost everything related to the Pixel 4 series smartphones have leaked online. The phones will have 90Hz AMOLED displays, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS storage. The devices will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset which will draw power from a 3,700mAh battery in the Pixel 4 XL and a 2,800mAh battery in the Pixel 4.

Both the smartphones will come with a dual-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12.2-megapixel f/1.73 primary rear camera, coupled with a telephoto lens. The devices will have an advanced face unlock system similar to Apple’s Face ID, a Soli-radar chip for hands-free gesture control, and run Android 10 out of the box.

It has also been confirmed that the smartphones will come in three color options — Black, Clearly White, and a new Oh So Orange. We’ve also reported that while the phones will get unveiled on 15th October, they won’t go on sale until 18th October. To know the pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event to take place.

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Buy Vivo iQOO Pro 5G Phablet for Just $579.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel
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Vivo took the wraps off two iQOO Pro versions in August this year, giving its huge fanbase something to cheer about. While one of the two recently unveiled models supports 4G LTE connectivity, the other iQOO Pro comes with 5G support.

Vivo iQOO Pro 5G

Much to the delight of those waiting to get their hands on the next-gen mobile device that supports 5G network without spending a lot of money, the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G phablet has gone up for sale bearing a  lowered price tag on Gearbest. On top of that, you can save more money during the checkout process. We will talk about that in just a bit.

Available in Dark Slate Blue color option, the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM iQOO Pro 5G variant usually retails for $758.28, but the Chinese online store known for offering China’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices is giving you chance to a chance to own the 5G phablet for just $599.99.IQOO Pro 5G featured

Vivo iQOO Pro 5G is currently the cheapest 5G phone in ChinaMoreover, you can extend this 21 percent discount with the help of coupon code MBIQOO888. The coupon helps you grab an extra $20 by reducing the original asking price of the handset to just $579.99 during the checkout process.

Designed to offer a vivid visual experience, the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G sports a mammoth 6.41-inch display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution. The device boasts an impressive array of features that we usually expect from a high-end phablet.vivo iQOO Pro 5G 12 256GB

The Vivo iQOO Pro 5G packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, along with a highly competent Adreno 640 GPU, under the hood. The phablet houses 48.0MP + 13.0MP + 2.0MP rear-mounted cameras, and a 12.0MP front camera for selfies and video calling.

Furthermore, the 5G phablet draws its juices from a 4500mAh big capacity battery and runs the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system. Aside from that, the Vivo iQOO Pro comes with a slew of useful sensors including accelerometer, ambient light sensor, face ID, fingerprint sensor, gesture sensor, gravity sensor, gyroscope, NFC, and proximity sensor.

You can follow this link to check out the rest of the specifications and place your order from Gearbest.

With over a hundred pieces sold at the time of writing, the promo is slated to end in four days. Note that the above-mentioned coupon will be valid only for the first 50 units.

Vivo iQOO Pro 5G Phablet

Buy 360 S7 Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner for Just $399.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel
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We try to keep our homes clean all the time, but this is an arduous task, especially if you have small kids, or working a full-time job. As a result, we resort to buying a vacuum cleaner for home.

Buying a vacuum cleaner isn’t rocket science, and the market is teeming with all sorts of high-end models including robot vacuum cleaners that you can get your hands on if you don’t mind spending a lot of money. Cost-conscious buyers, who aren’t willing to spend tens of thousands of dollars on these devices, end up compromising on quality.

Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, Gearbest is giving you a chance to own a feature-laden robot vacuum cleaner without emptying your pocket. The 360 S7 Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner has gone up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price on the Chinese online store.

We will shed light on the discount, and also show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out. So without wasting more time, let’s delve straight into the details.

360 S7 Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Designed to keep your home effortlessly clean, the 360 S7 is a smart robot vacuum cleaner that you can set and just forget. It adopts the LDS Lidar and SLAM algorithm for improved cleaning routes planning.

You can use the APP to allow or restrict the areas it sweeps and mops. Alternatively, you can provide instructions using control through Alexa.

The 360 S7 automatically switches to mopping mode when you install the water tank and returns to sweeping when the tank is removed. It comes with three highly effective, yet silent cleaning modes that generate max 2000Pa suction, max 65dB noise.360 S7 Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner_2

The 360 S7 automatically switches to max mode, generating a suction power of 2000Pa for deep cleaning carpets. If that doesn’t impress you, this amazing robot vacuum cleaner goes back to recharge itself as soon as the power goes below 20 percent.

You’d normally expect a high-end laser navigation robot vacuum cleaner to cost a bomb, but the 360 S7 can now be yours for a lowered price of only $439.99 from Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 10 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $491.41.

On top of that, you can grab an extra $40 off by applying coupon code GB-360S7. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the 360 S7 robot vacuum cleaner further down to just $399.99 during the checkout process with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which is currently valid for the white color option of the robot. Note that the coupon will be valid for the first 100 units only, and the promo is slated to end in eight days. Twenty units were already sold at the time of writing.

360 S7 Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Google Pixel 4 series won’t get released before October 18

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Jeet
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Google launched Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones in May earlier this year and both the smartphone were made available for purchase from the same day. However, that is not going to be the case with the company’s upcoming flagship phones.

While the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are set to get unveiled on 15th October, they won’t be available for purchase from the same day. The company itself is indirectly telling us that we must not expect to see any Pixel 4 phone on sale on October 15, and not in the following days, either.

Google Pixel 4 XL

Through the official Android Twitter account, the company has confirmed that the OnePlus 7T will be the first smartphone to run Android 10 and since the phone will be released on 18th October, its safe to assume that the Pixel 4 series phones won’t be available for purchase till 18th October.

Like most major flagship smartphone launch, Google is expected to start taking pre-orders for the phones soon after the it announces them at an event on 15th October, with a shipping date of 18th October or later. However, do note that this has not been directly confirmed by the Mountain View giant.

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Also, this is in line with the company’s previous record of launching flagship Pixel smartphones. Apart from the Pixel 3a series, none of the smartphones in this lineup went on sale the same day they were announced, right from the original Pixel to the last year’s Pixel 3 lineup.

Coming to the specs, reports indicate that the Pixel 4 will sport a 5.7-inch display with 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution while the Pixel 4 XL should come with a 6.2-inch screen having 1440 x 3040 pixels resolution. Both the devices will come with a notch-less design.

Google Pixel 4 XL

The upcoming devices will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor, along with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, dual rear cameras, as well as features like Motion Sense and others.

As for the pricing, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are expect to cost similar to their predecessor, so the pricing could start at $799 and $899 respectively. To know for sure about the phone’s pricing and availability, we’ll have to wait a couple of weeks for the launch event to take place on 15th October.

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Motorola One Macro image and pricing leaked through online retailer listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Motorola has been expanding its One series of smartphones. Recent reports have revealed that the Lenovo-owned firm may launch the One Macro smartphone in the near future. A listing of the unannounced Macro One was recently spotted on online retailer site from Saudi Arabia has. An image of the phone has appeared through the listing.

The Motorola One Macro phone’s listing on Extra.com has been taken down. The image of the phone resembles with its live photo that had appeared in the previous month. As it can be seen, the One Macro has a tall aspect ratio display with waterdrop notch. The right side of the smartphone has a volume rocker and a power button.

The left corner of the phone has a vertical camera system that includes three camera lenses, laser assisted autofocus and an LED flash. A fingerprint scanner embedded logo can be seen on the backside ft he smartphone.

Motorola One Macro render
One Macro image from Extra.com

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Previous reports have revealed that the One Macro variant for Thailand has a model number of XT2016-1. The handset reportedly received approval from other bodies like the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. and the National Communications Commission (NCC) in Taiwan.

The live shot of the phone had revealed that it is an Android One smartphone. The Geekbench listing of the smartphone has revealed that is powered by Helio P60 chipset that works at 1.9GHz along with 2 GB of RAM. It will come preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests, they are respectively priced at 1429 and 5584 points.

The handset is rumored to be equipped with a 5.7-inch display that may offer 720 x 1520 pixels HD+ resolution. It could be housing a 4,000mh battery. The handset may release in 32 GB and 64 GB storage. The major selling feature of the phone could be its macro lens. The camera setup of the phone is expected to include a main lens of 13-megapixel, a depth sensor of 2-megapixel and a macro lens of 2-megapixel.

The listing on the Saudi Arabian retailer site had revealed that the One Macro is priced at SAR 899 (~$240). The smartphone is expected to go official in this month.

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Honor’s 64 MP camera smartphone certified by 3C; could launch with Honor V30

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Jeet
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It is already known that Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is currently working on its flagship smartphone lineup — Honor V30 series, which is expected to launch pretty soon. Now, it has been revealed that the company is working on another mid-range smartphone.

The upcoming Honor smartphone with model number LRA-AL00 has been certified by 3C, hinting that its launch date is not far away. Further, the listing reveals that the smartphone will come featuring a 64-megapixel camera sensor. This will make it the first smartphone from Honor to feature a 64MP camera and now we have come across more details related to the camera.

Honor 64 MP Camera 3C Certificate

A new report related to this upcoming smartphone reveals that the device will come equipped with 1G+6P lens from Lianchuang Electronics, which is designed for high-end devices. Interestingly, the maker of the camera lens has not revealed details about it, citing confidentiality agreement. Although it’s safe to assume that the 64MP camera sensor will be provided by Samsung given that its the only company to have a 64MP sensor in the market right now.

The listing also suggests that the device will come with support for 20W fast charging technology. As per the document, this upcoming Honor smartphone is being referred as “Laura” for the internal research and development.

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The smartphone in question seems to be the one that we reported earlier to get launched along with the Honor V30, as a part of Honor Note series. However, there’s a possibility that its not a part of Honor Note series and could be all-new device.

Apart from the 64-megapixel camera sensor and 20W fast charing support, the phone is expected to come powered Huawei’s own 7nm Kirin 810 octa-core processor. It remains to be seen if the company continues without offering Google Play Services outside China as well, similar to what it did with the Mate 30 series.

Given that the company’s own HarmonyOS is not yet ready for smartphones, it’s more likely that the brand will continue with the same strategy it adopted for the Mate 30 series for the software department. Thus, while the smartphone will be powered by Android OS, it won’t be Google certified and so no official access to Google services and apps.

While the smartphone will be a mid-range offering, there’s no information available regarding its pricing or launch date. We expect to know more about the smartphone, including its specifications, in the coming days.

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Honor 9X with 8 GB RAM goes on sale in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Honor 9X was introduced alongside the Honor 9X Pro smartphone in China in August. The handset has been available for purchase in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM editions. From today, Honor is selling the highest variant of the phone with 8 GB of RAM in China.

Honor 9X 8 GB RAM variant

The newly introduced 8 GB RAM model of the Honor 9X has 128 GB of native storage. It carries a pricing of 2,099 Yuan (~$293). The poster shared by Honor shows that the new model comes in Black and Blue color editions. The Honor 9X can be also purchase in other models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage for 1,399 Yuan (~$195), 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage for 1,599 Yuan (~$223) and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,899 Yuan (~$265).  The color variants of the Honor 9X include Magic Night Black, Charm Sea Blue, Charm Red and Icelandic White.

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Honor 9X Specifications

The Honor 9X is a glass-bodied phone that comes with an IPS LCD display of 6.59-inches. It produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The 7nm Kirin 810 chipset is present under the hood of the device.

The rear side of the Honor 9X has a primary sensor of 48-megapixel with f/1.8 aperture. It is assisted by f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is equipped with an f/2.2 aperture 16-megapixel selfie snapper.

The Honor 9X has a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The smartphone has a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging support through USB-C. The EMUI 9.1flavored Android 9 Pie OS runs on the Honor 9X.

In related news, Honor is rumored to hold a launch event by the end of this month. The Chinese manufacturer is expected the Honor V30 5G phone along with Magic series and Note series smartphones. The V30 5G and Magic 3 smartphones will be fueled by the new Kirin 990 chipset whereas the Honor Note phone could be featuring the Kirin 810 SoC, 64-megapixel camera and 20W fast charging technology. The V30 5G is rumored to come equipped with an elliptical punch-hole on the top-left corner of the display. There is no information available on the specs of the rumored Honor Magic 3 smartphone.

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