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Realme 3 Pro update brings new features & latest Security patch

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Sahil
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Delivering on its promise, Realme mobiles is now bringing the latest features of the ColorOS which were unveiled with Realme 5 Pro to the to the Realme 3 Pro. The update package carries the build no ‘RMX1851EX_11_A’ and it includes a variety of additions and improvements that range from design elements to performance. The comprehensive list of changes are as follows:

To begin with, the update package brings the latest security patch from Google that is September 2019.

The ColorOS launcher now has an Optimized lock screen clock widget. It also introduces a built-in date and weather widget for the home screen and the interface for smart Assistant has been further optimised.

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Even though users could previously clone apps like WhatsApp to support multiple accounts, the support for this feature was limited to a handful of applications. The latest update extends the App clone support to even more apps which include the following:

  • PayTM
  • Google Pay
  • PhonePe
  • Amazon
  • Flipkart

The drag-down menu from the top which is also known as notification centre has been redesigned and it now has round icons. Incoming notifications can now be dismissed by swiping them towards the right or left.

 


One of the key highlighting features of this update is the inclusion of Google’s Digital Wellbeing. This allows device owners to monitor their interaction with the smartphone in a detailed yet easy to understand manner. This data can be used to reflect usage patterns and if needed the user can alter their habits in order to maintain well balanced physical and mental health.

Lastly, a couple of improvements that have been made to the system are as follows:

  • Added the manual lock feature by long-press the power button
  • Manual limit the network speed of hotspot connected device
  • Display the data consumed by connected devices
  • Customizable data consumption reminder

While the OTA update is being rolled out in phases and if you have not received an update notification on your device, you can also download it manually from the link provided below. Just click on the download package from the File Manager and it will initiate the update process.

Download full RMX1851EX_11_A.19 package for Realme 3 Pro (2.73GB)

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Meizu 17 render leaks revealing even slimmer bezels than the Meizu 16s Pro’s

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Meizu‘s president Jack Wang has been an ardent apostle of smartphones having symmetrical designs on smartphones. That is the reason why despite the notch design trend which has been deployed to trim down the bezels and deliver full-screen designs by OEMs, Meizu has stayed off using the design. Whether the decision not to join the design trend is for the best interest of the company or not is a debate for another day. What interests us now is speculation that the Chinese company may continue its perfectly symmetrical design on the Meizu 17. A leaked render said to be of the Meizu 17 points in this direction. Meizu 17

The render shows the Meizu 17 will retain the slim bezels used on the Meizu 16 series. Just that this time around, the top and bottom bezels will be trimmed down further to almost the same size as the side bezels. This means we’ll be seeing a higher screen ratio on the 17. The screen will also be curved slightly at the sides.

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The Meizu 17 will retain the micro-slot earpiece design on the Meizu 16 series. Also, of interest is the front camera which still finds its way into the slim bezel at the top edge, tucked into the upper right corner. Since the available space is quite small, Meizu would need to use a sensor with a smaller size. At present, the only sensor that fits the description is Samsung’s new 43.7MP  ISOCELL slim GH1 image sensor which has a single pixel size of only 0.7μm.

In addition, according to the previous leaks, Meizu 17 will likely come with a triple rear camera setup. The main camera is likely Samsung’s 64MP sensor. There is no much detail about the Meizu 17 at the moment but we expect more to emerge a the day roll by.

The phone will no doubt be a beauty to behold just like the Meizu 16S Pro. Perhaps, you should check out to Meizu 16S Pro hands-on post to appreciate the sleekness of Meizu’s latest flagship.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 tipped to launch in India soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Samsung had globally launched the Galaxy Watch Active 2 at the beginning of August 2019. The smartwatch came with a plethora of updates over its six-month old predecessor. We now hear that Samsung plans to bring the device to India soon, thanks to technology tipster Ishaan Agarwal. According to the leak, the company will sell both the stainless steel and aluminum variants of the Active 2 in India.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Specifications and Features

The Galaxy Active 2 is available in two dial sizes. While the 44m variant features a 1.4-inch display, the 40mm features comes with a 1.2-inch screen. Both smartwatches use Super AMOLED panels with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels with always-on display, touch-enabled bezels and Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ protection. The device draws power from a 1.15Ghz dual-core Samsung Exynos 9110 SoC with 768MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. The LTE variants sport 1.5GB of RAM.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 – 44mm Steel

Connectivity features include optional LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou. The Galaxy Active 2 is water resistant up to 5ATM, comes with an IP68 certification and is MIL-STD-810G compliant. The device is capable of tracking up to 39 workout activities, including seven that are automatically detected. These are walking, running, cycling, swimming, using the elliptical machine, rowing machine and general workout sessions. The smartwatch has a built-in heart rate monitor and can perform an ECG (electrocardiogram).

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 – 40mm Aluminum

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The 40mm device draws power from a 247 mAh battery, while the 44mm smartwatch features a slightly larger 340 mAh unit. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 runs on Samsung’s One UI, which is based on the Tizen OS. The smartwatch is available in Aqua Black, Cloud Silver and Pink Gold for the aluminum model. The stainless-steel variant comes in gold, black and silver.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Price and Availability

There is no official news on the price and availability of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 yet. But judging by the prices of the Galaxy Watch Active, the upcoming smartwatch is likely to be priced around the Rs. 22,000 (~$311) mark.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold confirmed to debut in India on October 1

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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2019 was thought to be the year of foldable smartphones. But the hopes were quickly shattered with all major contenders facing technical difficulties with their design. Despite facing several reliability issues in the past, the Samsung Galaxy Fold was globally launched earlier this month. The South Korean tech giants plan to bring its first foldable smartphone to India on Oct. 1. The company has already sent our press invites for the launch event. The Galaxy Fold is scheduled to go on sale in the US on Sept. 27 following some heavy hardware upgrades to overcome the fragility issues.

While the additional precaution is a welcome move, Samsung seems to be taking a cautious step with the smartphone’s relaunch, given the device’s brief yet problematic history. Among the more common problems was the crease within the display, and the screen protector that some people happily peeled off, resulting in the display going dark.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Price in India  (Rumored)

There is no official announcement regarding the prices yet. But, judging by the prices in the US, the Galaxy Fold is likely to be priced around Rs. 1,40,000 (~$1,985) in India. The smartphone will be available via retail stores, but can only be purchased via pre-bookings. Galaxy Fold customers are entitled to receive exclusive access to a specialized customer assistance network, including 24×7 virtual support and mano-a-mano interactions with service personnel.

Samsung Galaxy Fold

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Samsung Galaxy Fold Specifications 

The Galaxy Fold is officially the first smartphone with a foldable display to be sold globally. The smartphone features a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex display on the inner surface, along with a 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display on the outer surface. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of native storage. 

The Galaxy Fold has six cameras in total, starting with a 10-megapixel camera on the front surface. The device uses a combination of a 10-megapixel and an 8-megapixel camera on the inner surface along with a triple camera setup at the rear. This consists of a 12-megapixel primary sensor along with a 16-megapixel wide-angle sensor and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens. The smartphone draws power from a 4,380 mAh battery and runs on a custom Android OS that supports Multi-Active window and app continuity. India will be receiving the non-5G version of the device.

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Xiaomi Mi TV Pro goes on sale in China; 55-inch model sold out in a flash

By
Jed John Ikoba
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September 24 will always be remembered by fans of Xiaomi for the spectacular products that were outed by the company. Undoubtedly, the Mi MIX Alpha was the star of the day and reasons abound why it is so. Also, the company took the wraps off the Mi 9 Pro 5G and Mi TV Pro as well as a couple of other gadgets.Mi TV Pro

The Mi TV Pro is yet another spectacular product as it comes with support for 8K content. The smart TV went on sale today in China. The 55-inch model seems to be the most sought-after model as it was listed as “sold out” in a short while after the sales commenced. The other two models are still on sale.

The TV is available in three models – 43 inches, 55 inches and 65 inches. The 43-inch model is priced at CNY 1,499 ($ 210), while the 55-inch model costs CNY 2,399 ($ 337). The 65-inch model is on sale for CNY 3,399 ($ 478). These prices are no doubt quite shocking as they show the TV offer full value for your money.

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The Mi TV Pro comes with a 4K LCD panel and a full-screen, near-bezel-less design. The frame and rear panel is made of optimized aluminium alloy with a 3D carbon fiber texture. All models are powered by the new Amlogic T972 chipset. The chip is jointly developed by Xiaomi TV and Amlogic and is the first to support 8K video content playback. It uses the most advanced 12nm process technology in the current TV chip, quad-core A55 processor architecture, clocked at up to 1.9GHz. Compared to the previous generation, the overall performance of the chip is increased by 63% and power consumption decreased by 55%. The TV Pro series also comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Further, the Mi TV Pro comes with a Bluetooth remote with support for voice input.

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Samsung Galaxy A90 5G coming to China, spotted on TENAA

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Samsung’s Galaxy Note10+ 5G is currently the only Samsung 5G phone you can buy in China but that won’t be the case for long. While the upcoming flip phone, the Samsung W2020  flip phone will also support 5G, TENAA has revealed that the Galaxy A90 5G will also be coming to China.

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

 

We noticed a Samsung phone with the model number SM-A9080 on TENAA’s database. While the spec sheet is not yet visible, we know it is the Galaxy A90 5G based on the model number. There is also a support page for the device already live on the official Samsung China website.

Galaxy A90 5G TENAA Galaxy A90 5G Support Page

The Galaxy A90 5G already launched in Samsung’s home country of South Korea early this month and is now making its way to other markets.

The Galaxy A90 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with an FHD+ resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor and is available with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is support for storage expansion which allows you to add an extra 512GB of storage.

It has triple rear cameras – a 48MP f/2.0 primary camera, a 5MP f/2.2 depth camera, and an 8MP 123° ultrawide angle camera. Inside the U-shaped notch is a 32MP f/2.0 selfie camera. The phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner, NFC with support for Samsung Pay, and supports audio out via the USB-C port. It only has support for a single SIM card along with the MicroSD card slot.

Samsung has included a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging. It runs Android 9 out of the box and is available in white or black.

In Korea, the Galaxy A90 5G is priced at 899,800 KRW which converts to about $750. The China price should be around this too when it launches.

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Oppo Reno 10X Zoom slated to receive Android 10 update next month

By
Jeet
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Oppo Reno 10X Zoom, the flagship smartphone of the first-generation Reno series smartphones, was launched earlier this year. Now, the company has now revealed details about rolling out the latest Android 10 update for the same smartphone.

As per the details shared by the company, the ColorOS update based on Android 10 for the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom will be rolled out in mid-October to those who have participated for testing. Later, the open beta version will be pushed out to the users in late October.

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom

A couple of days ago, Shen Yiren, Vice President of OPPO had confirmed through a Weibo post that the Reno 10X Zoom smartphone will be getting the upcoming ColorOS 7 update. That was also the first confirmation about the existence of ColorOS 7 by the company.

The OPPO Reno 10X Zoom, the smartphone is available in China in two color options — Fog Sea Green and Extreme Night Black. As for the pricing, the 6GB RAM + 128GB variant costs 3,999 Yuan (~$595) while the 6GB RAM + 256GB storage model is priced at 4,499 Yuan (~$670). The top-end variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is available for a price of 4,799 Yuan (~$715).

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The phone flaunts a 6.6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection on top. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

As for the cameras, there’s a triple camera setup on the back where the sensors are placed vertically. It features a 48-megapixel primary lens with optical image stabilisation, a 13-megapixel periscope-type telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and OIS and an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens. As the name indicates, the USP of the phone is the 10X zoom.

On the front side, the smartphone has a “shark fin” shaped pop-up camera module that houses a 16-megapixel selfie snapper with an LED flash. The phone is powered by a 4,065mAh battery and supports 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology. The smartphone comes running Android Pie-based ColorOS 6.0 out-of-the-box.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha display units now available at select Chinese Mi Stores

By
Airyl Jaszly
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Exciting news for Chinese Mi Fans, there are new display units of the Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha available at select Mi Stores all around China! This means that even you can get your hands on a unit of the new device. If you’re interested in taking a look at the device and happen to be in China, we’ve listed all the stores down below.

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  • Shenyang Joy City Store
  • Chengdu IFS Store
  • Xi’an G park flagship store
  • Wuhan Chuhe Han Street Flagship Store
  • Beijing Shimao Tianjie Store
  • Hangzhou Raffles City Store
  • Beijing Colorful City Store
  • Hefei State Shopping Store
  • Nanjing Jingfeng flagship store
  • Shanghai Jing’an Joy City Flagship Store
  • Chongqing Beicheng Tianjie Store
  • Guangzhou Tianhe City Store
  • Shenzhen flagship store
  • Shenzhen Baoan International Airport Store
  • Kunming Shuncheng Wangfujing Store
  • Fuzhou Vientiane Life City Store
  • Jinan Henglong Store
  • Taiyuan Wanxiang City Store
  • Shanghai Oriental Pearl Store

The Mi MIX Alpha is one of a kind smartphone. It doesn’t have any physical buttons like volume rockers, instead, all the controls can be manipulated via the touch screen display. In addition to the extravagant design, it packs top of the line specifications that allow it to compete against any other high-end smartphone that money can buy.

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Huawei reveals details of its Kirin A1 chipset for wearable devices

By
Jeet
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Huawei has announced a new chipset especially for the wearables — Huawei Kirin A1. The chipset is touted to be the world’s first Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1 wearable chip. The first batch of devices powered by this processor includes Huawei FreeBuds 3 and Huawei Watch GT2.

As said, the Chinese company claims that the Kirin A1 is the first wearable chip that supports both wireless audio devices and smartwatches and is certified by Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.1 standards.

Huawei Kirin A1

Measuring 4.3 x 4.4 mm, the chipset is integrated with Bluetooth processing unit, audio processing unit, ultra-low-power application processor and independent efficient power management unit.

It is smaller than the recently released Kirin 990s and Apple’s H1 chips, with 30 percent higher performance and 50 percent lower power consumption than Apple’s AirPods. The chip can output Bluetooth ultra high definition audio (BT-UHD) up to 2.3Mbps for optimal sound quality. It can also provide the fastest Bluetooth transmission speed in real-time, up to 6.5Mbps.

Huawei Watch GT 2
Huawei Watch GT 2

There’s Kirin AI self-developed dual-channel synchronous transmission technology which solves the problem of stutter and disconnection of headphones caused by Bluetooth and signal interference.

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The Huawei FreeBuds 3 true wireless stereo headset comes with a new design called Dolphin Bionic, which draws inspiration from a dolphin’s vocal cavity. It comes with a unique circular case with a glossy finish. Also, each earbud of the FreeBuds 3 can be paired to the phone on a separate channel.

Huawei FreeBuds 3
Huawei FreeBuds 3

The Watch GT 2 comes with 1.39-inch display with a 3D glass uni-surface. The features onboard the smartwatch includes underwater heart rate monitoring, Bluetooth call from a distance of up to 150m. The watch also comes pre-installed with 13 running courses and 15 workout modes.

The company has revealed that the newly launched Kirin A1 chipset can be used in a variety of devices such as wireless headphones, neck-mounted headphones, smart speakers, smart glasses and smartwatches.

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A closer look at the Chuwi UBook Pro all-round 2-in-1 tablet

By
Dimitris Economou
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Chuwi is soon going to launch its highly anticipated tablet – UBook Pro on Indiegogo. UBook Pro is the all-around 2in1 tablet that is portable and office-oriented designed especially office workers and students in school. The information we have right now about the UBook Pro features we know that it will come with a 12.3″ fully-laminated IPS display with 3:2 aspect ratio. Also, it features a lightweight U-shaped kickstand. Chuwi uses the latest generation of Intel Core M 3 8100Y accompanied by 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. As you can see, it perfectly balances between performance and affordable price.

 

Let’s take a closer look at the UBook Pro via the official photos that Chuwi provides:

Chuwi UBook Pro
UBook Pro is equipped with a 12.3″ bright, fully-laminated IPS screen. It supports up to 2048 levels of stylus pressure sensitivity.
Chuwi UBook Pro
The 3:2 aspect ratio makes reading on this screen more comfortable.
Chuwi UBook Pro
9mm thickness with a light body of only 780g, more convenient for daily carrying and office work on-the-go.

 

From what we’ve seen so far, the UBook Pro seems well-built, is light-weight, and very portable. The company says it is ideal for office workers and students but we think it is ideal for anyone seeking a powerful and portable 2in1 display. The 3:2 display and the U-shaped kickstand are also very practical. At the time being, UBook Pro is in preheating stage on Indiegogo and during this time, early subscribers can get a 25% off email-only discount. To get it, visit the promotion page and subscribe.

Richard Yu claims Huawei shipments would exceed 300 million units if US ban were lifted

By
Airyl Jaszly
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At a recent Huawei Mate 30 press conference, Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei’s consumer business, said that if the US ban were to be lifted, Huawei’s mobile phone shipments would exceed 300 million units this year. On top of this, he also announced that despite the bans in place, Huawei’s mobile business has continued to grow, and they’ve retained their 2nd spot worldwide.

Richard Yu also announced the company’s sales records from January to August this year: smartphone shipments increased by 26%, notebooks increased by 249%, smart audio increased by 256 percent, and smart wear increased by 278%. These are some pretty good numbers, but they also took place before the ban so it’s possible we’ll see a decline later.

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In the Hong Kong market, Huawei’s also be growing pretty well. In the first eight months of 2019, Huawei’s mobile phone market share in Hong Kong averaged 22.8%, sales increased by more than 40% year-on-year, and the sales growth rate of new products such as smart watches and wearable devices reached 110%.

This is also actually corroborated by Richard himself as according to him, if the trade war had not taken place, the Huawei P30 series would have already exceeded 20 million shipments. It’s interesting to see how Huawei has been growing as of late, and we’re eager to see how things turn out later in the future for them.

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Redmi Note 8T with Snapdragon 730G rumored to be in works

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Redmi Note 8 Pro is powered by the gaming centric Helio G90T chipset. Fresh information shared by reliable tipster Mukul Sharma states that Xiaomi is working on a Snapdragon 730G version of the Redmi Note 8. The handset could be dubbed as Redmi Note 8T.

At present, there is no information on the specifications of the Redmi Note 8T. Realme will be launching the Snapdragon 730G powered Realme XT 730G smartphone in India in December. Probably, the Redmi Note 8T could be in works to rival with Realme XT 730G.

Xiaomi has recently launched Redmi 8A smartphone and it is expected to launch the Redmi 8 series in October. The Chinese firm manufacturer is also rumored to debut the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro in the coming month. The tipster claims that the Redmi Note 8T may debut in October in India.

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Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 8 has a 6.3-inch display and the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a 6.59-inch screen. Both phones offer full HD+ resolution. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. They are fitted with rear-facing fingerprint scanners.

Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro
Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro

The Redmi Note 8 has Snapdragon 665 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM whereas the Note 8 Pro is powered by Helio G90T Pro and up to 8 GB of RAM Both phones are equipped with up to 128 GB of storage. The Redmi Note 8 houses a 4,000mAh battery whereas the Note 8 Pro is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery. They carry support for 18W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 8 has 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixal quad camera setup and a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel. The Redmi Note 8 Pro is fitted with a 64-megpaixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad rear cameras and it sports a 20-megapixel front camera.

The Redmi Note 8 models include 4 GB RAM + 64 Gb storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are respectively priced at 999 Yuan (~$140; ~Rs. 9,900), 1,199 Yuan (~$168; ~Rs. 11,900) and 1,399 Yuan (~$196; ~Rs. 13,900). Meteorite Black, Fantasy Blue and White are its color editions.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models are respectively priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$196; ~Rs. 13,900), 1,599 Yuan (~$224; ~Rs. 15,900), and 1,799 Yuan (~$252; ~Rs. 17,900) in China. Its color variants are Ice Jade, Fritillaria White and Electro-optic Ash.

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UMIDIGI F2 is currently the best budget phone with quad-camera and hole-punch selfie shooter

By
Dimitris Economou
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This year has been amazing for the smartphone industry as many manufacturers released devices with incredible camera setups as well as truly bezeless displays. UMIDIGI was among these manufacturers and recently announced the UMIDIGI F2 flagship with quad-camera setup and a hole-punch display that hosts the selfie shooter.

UMIDIGI F2

The device officially announced on September 23rd is the first hole-punch display phone of UMIDIGI. It measures at 6.53″ and comes with a FHD+ resolution, with the hole-punch being placed on the top-left corner hosting the 32MP front camera. This sensor is the same found in Huawei’s new premium flagship Huawei Mate 30 Pro. This technique reduces bezels even further by utilizing accurate laser cutting technology to create the cut-out. What’s more, the hole doesn’t affect the cinematic experience while watching movies or playing games and puts more in view when you’re browsing the internet or checking social media, thanks to the accurate pixel allocation surrounding the cut-out. Also, the 32MP sensor supports pixel-binning to provide brighter, clearer selfies. Paired with AI beautify, it can enhance your facial features for stunningly gorgeous results.

UMIDIGI F2

Other specifications include a rear camera with a 48MP main sensor, an ultra-wide camera, a macro camera, and a depth camera. There is also a 5150mAh battery, 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage that complement the Helio P70 SoC while you’ll also get NFC and the latest stock Android 10.

The UMIDIGI F2 will start global sale October 14th on Aliexpress. The price is yet to be revealed but we expect it to be less than $250. Surely, a presale promotion will be available when it officially launches so you’d better add the F2 to your cart now at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress in case you miss the deal.

UMIDIGI F2

Lastly, in order to improve the user experience, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for the UMIDIGI F2. You can check out the full specs of F2 and join the giveaway on their official website.

Mysterious RMX1931 could be Realme’s Snapdragon 855 phone; Redmi K20 Pro rival in works?

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Two new Realme phones with model numbers RMX1931 and RMX1993 have been spotted on Bluetooth SIG database. The specifications of the RMX1993 are not mentioned in the listing. However, the listing has key details on the specs of the Realme RMX1931 phone which appears to be the first Snapdragon 855 powered smartphone from the company.

The RMX1931 has a 6.55-inch display that supports full HD resolution. It is fueled by an octa-core processor from Qualcomm that works at 2.84GHz. The 1,950mAh battery size that is mentioned in the listing seems to be incorrect. The handset is equipped with some other features such as Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, fingerprint scanner and ColorOS 6.1. The size of the battery of the phone is mentioned as 1,950mAh which seems to be incorrect.

 

The listing further reveals that the RMX1931 has a 6.5-inch full HD display. The handset is loaded with ColorOS 6.1 and it is equipped with features like dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. The exact identity of the RMX1931 phone is currently under the wraps. In the recent past, the Realme RMX1931 has received certification from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) which indicates it could be heading to India in the near future.

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Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth had said during the launch of Realme XT that Realme XT 730G will be debuting in December in India along with some surprises. Probably, Realme may announce of Realme phone with Snapdragon 855 in December. It could be a worthy arrival for the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro smartphone.

The Realme RMX1993 could be some country variant of the RMX1991 Realme X2 that recently went official in China. The same phone is heading to India as Realme XT 730G in December. The RMX1993 has also received approval from Wi-Fi Alliance authority. It carries support for dual-band Wi-Fi and Android 9 Pie OS. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know the exact product name of RMX1993.

Realme RMX1933 WiFI Alliance

The Realme X2 has a Super AMOLED display of 6.4 inches with waterdrop notch. It offers full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 730G and 8 GB of RAM powers the smartphone. The handset runs on ColorOS 6.1 based Android 9 Pie OS and it offers 128 GB of native storage. The 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup and a 32-megapixel front camera are available on the device. It has a 4,000mAh battery that supports for 30W VOOC 4.0.  the handset comes with other features like in-display fingerprint reader and a microSD card slot.

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Blackview BV9800 Pro coming soon to bring thermal camera designed for outdoor adventures

By
Dimitris Economou
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Blackview is known for making phones for adventurers as they make some of the best rugged phones out there. Adventures, by definition, should include elements of fun, thrills, and sometimes even danger. But if you carry reliable gear, you have nothing to fear. Blackview recently launched the new rugged BV9800 Pro, the first thermal camera phone designed for outdoor adventures.

Blackview BV9800 ProThe BV9800 Pro helps serious adventurers increase situational awareness via the integrated FLIR® Lepton® that “sees” heat which is invisible to the human eye. Thermal vision is a key capability in areas of national defense, public safety, and firefighting and provides diagnostic capabilities for utilities, construction, and inspection. The ability to create an image based on differences in heat allows users to see in total darkness and know the temperature of all the objects in the scene. In addition, the BV9800 Pro comes with a Sony® 48MP camera as well as the standard IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certifications that all Blackview rugged devices come with. Also, there is GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU navigation systems, air-pressure sensor, and a 6580mAh battery that offers a battery life of up to 840 hours in standby or 27 hours of talk time.

Blackview BV9800 Pro

A thermal camera may seem like a gimmick but it can prove to be useful in a number of situations. For example, imagine that you are out camping in the forest and start a campfire to warm or cook. To make sure that the fire is out before you leave, you can use the thermal camera to check because it is very common for fires to seem extinguished but they rise again. It is similar to what firefighters do to check for any “hotspots”. The BV9800 Pro can confirm that a campfire is completely out before you go to sleep or break camp. And while sitting around the campfire, you can see if that noise in the darkness is an animal or your friend trying to scare you.

Blackview BV9800 ProMany animals are naturally camouflaged and very hard to see with the naked eye, even when they in plain sight. Wildlife photographers can often use the thermal-camera capability of the BV9800 Pro to spot an animal’s heat (unless hidden by foliage or behind terrain). 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.

Blackview BV9800 Pro

Specialized thermal cameras are used in public safety for search and rescue and suspect pursuit. They are especially valuable after dark when a traditional camera is useless. There are countless news stories of lost hikers, children, or pets being found using a thermal camera at night. Unfortunately, accidents can happen in the great outdoors, and a BV900 Pro can be a useful tool in low-light conditions or total darkness. Capable of seeing a person-sized object at up to 30 meters away in the dark, the new BV9800 Pro provides aid for detecting people or other warmer objects in total darkness. To learn more about it and how its new thermal imaging features can help you in various situations, check the product page here.

Redmi 8A Pro, Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro global editions spotted in RF certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last month, Xiaomi took off covers from Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro in In China. Since then, Xiaomi fans are eagerly waiting for the international release of the Redmi Note 8 series. It appears that the Indian launch of Note 8 and Note 8 Pro could be drawing near as they have been spotted on RF exposure page on the official site of Xiaomi India. Apart from this info, tipster Mukul Sharma has also come across a new unreleased phone called Redmi 8A Pro on the same page.

Apparently, the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro could not be spotted on the website at the time of writing this post. It is not the first time the listing of Redmi Note 8 has been taken down. The Note 8 was spotted earlier in this month too, but it was soon removed.

Xiaomi has recently launched Redmi 8A smartphone in India, but there is nothing The Chinese manufacturer is expected to debut Redmi 8 and Redmi 8 Pro phones in the coming month. Reliable tipster Xiaomishka has claimed that the Redmi 8A on RF exposure page is an erroneous listing. However, he has claimed that Xiaomi India is gearing up for the launch of Redmi Note 8 Pro. Probably, the Note 8 series may debut just in time for the upcoming festival season in the coming month.

Redmi 8A
Redmi 8A

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Xioami Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro Specifications

The Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro respectively features 6.3-inch and 6.53-inch IPS LCD panels with full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 665 fuels the Redmi Note 8 with 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM. The Helio G90T SoC fuels the Pro model with 6 GB and 8 GB of RAM. Both phones come with 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. The Pro model has support for UFS 2.1 storage.

Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro
Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro

The Redmi Note 8 has a 13-megapixel selfie camera and 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad rear cameras. On the other side, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system and a frontal shooter of 20-megapixel. The Redmi Note 8 has a 4,000mAh battery whereas the Redmi Note 8 Pro features a larger 4,500mAh battery. Both phones support for 18W and come preinstalled with MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS. They are equipped with rear-mounted fingerprint scanners.

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Europe’s Honor 9X Pro will differ from Chinese version

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Honor 9X Pro is heading to Europe more than two months after it launched in China. However, when it does, there will be a major difference between the European version and the one sold in China.

According to Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414), press renders of the Honor 9X Pro heading to the Old Continent, show the phone has its fingerprint scanner on the back. Yes, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and not a side-mounted one like the Chinese variant.

As at the time of writing, we do not know why Honor is making this change. We also cannot say if this will be the same for the model launching in other markets such as India.

Other than the change in the position of the fingerprint scanner, we have not learned of any other differences. Based on that, the Honor 9X Pro should arrive in Europe with a 6.59-inch FHD+ display, a 16MP pop-up selfie camera, and a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup.

It should have the Kirin 810 processor with 8GB of RAM, though there is a chance it may get a 6GB RAM version too. Storage should also be 128GB or 256GB. Other features are a 4000mAh battery, Bluetooth 5.0, an audio jack, and EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie. The press renders show the phone will be available in Magic Night Black and Phantom Purple.

There is still no date for the launch but once we know, we will share it with you.

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OnePlus 7, 7 Pro prices slashed for upcoming Amazon India sale

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OnePlus 7T has gone official in India along with the OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro. As expected, the predecessor OnePlus 7 phone and the OnePlus 7 Pro have received a price cut. However, the OnePlus 7 duo will be available for purchase with revised pricing in India during the upcoming Amazon Great Indian Festival that starts on Sept. 29.

The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage of OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will be respectively priced at Rs. 29,999 (~$423) and Rs. 32,999 (~$465) during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale that will be carried out between Sept. 29 and Oct. 4. The same models were priced at Rs. 32,999 (~$465) and Rs. 48,999 (~$691) respectively at launch. Amazon Prime users will get early access to the price cuts on OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro on Sept. 28 at 12 PM.

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The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones also come in other models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. There is no confirmation yet on whether these models will also receive a price cut. The OnePlus 7T that had gone official in India yesterday had arrived with price tags like Rs. 37,999 and Rs. 39,999 for its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage models. The OnePlus 7T will be available in India on Sept. 28 through Amazon India, OnePlus.in and OnePlus experience stores across the country. As far as OnePlus 7T Pro is concerned, it expected to debut in the coming month.

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OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications

Coming back to OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, they are Snapdragon 855 SoC powered phones that respectively feature full HD+ 6.4-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch and quad HD+ 6.7-inch AMOLED display with notch-less design. The OnePlus 7 has a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and the OnePlus 7 Pro is equipped with 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 16-megapixel triple camera setup. Both phones are fitted with 16-megapixel selfie camera. The OnePlus 7 Pro has a pop-up module for its selfie snapper

The OnePlus 7 has a 3,700mAh battery with 20W fast charging whereas the OnePlus 7 Pro has a 4,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging. These phones do not feature microSD card slot and 3.5mm audio jack. And they come preloaded with OxygenOS 9.5 based Android 9 Pie OS.

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HMD Global confirms Android 10 update for its entry-level smartphones

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Jeet
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Weeks after Google officially started rolling out the new Android 10 update to its smartphones, the company announced the Android 10 (Go Edition) earlier this week. Now, HMD Global, the company behind Nokia has confirmed the Android 10 update for its entry-level smartphones.

The Finnish company has revealed that the Nokia 1 Plus, which runs Android Pie Go Edition, will be getting the Android 10 Go Edition update in the first quarter of 2020.

Another smartphone is Nokia 2.1, which was released back in August last year running Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition). It was the first Android Go Edition phone to get Pie update back in February this year.

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Now, the company has confirmed that the Android 10 update will roll out for the phone in Q2 2020. On the other hand, the Nokia 1 was introduced back in March last year running Android 8.1 (Oreo) Go Edition, and it received Pie update back in June. It is also slated to get the new Android 10 Go Edition update in Q2 2020.

Q1 2020

  • Nokia 1 Plus

Q2 2020

  • Nokia 2.1
  • Nokia 1

As per the reports, the Android 10 (Go Edition) will allow users to switch between applications 10 percent faster, thanks to better memory-efficieny. It also has a new form of encryption, built by Google for entry-level smartphones, called Adiantum that can run without specialised hardware or compromising performance.As usual, exact roll out dates may vary by region due to operator approvals and local variances.

While the company has revealed details about the Android 10 Go Edition update rollout, the exact roll out dates for the smartphone may vary based on regions due to operator approvals and local variances.

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Purported Huawei Mate X 2’s design revealed through patent filings

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019, Huawei had showcased the Huawei Mate X foldable phone. It is expected to hit the market in the coming month. A new patent that was filed by Huawei with United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in February was been granted approval on Sept. 26. The same patent was also included in the database of World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). The new patent showcases a design for a foldable phone like Mate X along with a dedicated slot for a stylus.

In the renders created from the patent images of the new foldable phone design by Lets Go Digital, the compartment for the stylus can be seen in the side bar where the camera system is present. Somehow the company could be making a space to insert the stylus in the sidebar. The Mate X has a USB-C port in the same location. Probably, this could be the design of the rumored Mate X 2.

The visualizations of the alleged Mate X 2 suggest that the addition of a stylus compartment could result in reduction of battery size. At present, there is no information available on the specifications of the successor of the Mate X.

Alleged Huawei Mate X 2 Design with stylus

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It is not the first time that the Huawei phone has been seen with a stylus. The Mate 20 X phablet from last year that featured a massive 7.2-inch display supported the company’s M Pen stylus. Since a foldable phone offers user with a larger experience, the inclusion of a stylus will offer better productivity experience. The Mate X has a price tag of 2,300 euros. Hence, it remains to be seen whether the purported successor model with stylus support commands a costlier price tag.

Alleged Huawei Mate X 2 Design

Huawei is expected to announce its new P-series of flagship phones in the first quarter of 2020. Probably, the company may also unleash the purported Mate X 2 with stylus support alongside the next P-series phones.

What’s your opinion on the design of the alleged successor of the Mate X? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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