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

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Sep 27, 2019

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.

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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.

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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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G sold out in 2 minutes in first sale

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Sep 27, 2019

On Sept. 13, Xiaomi had held a launch event in China to unveil the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha concept phone. The Mi 9 Pro 5G went on sale for the first time in China today. The handset was sold out in just 2 minutes on Jingdong Mall.

The Mi 9 Pro 5G was made available for purchase at 10:00 AM on Jingdong Mall today in China. The screenshot of the Mi 9 Pro 5G’s JD listing reveals that the handset was unavailable for purchase in just for 2 minutes. This indicates that the smartphone has received good reception from the audience. After all, with a starting price of 3,699 Yuan (~$518), it is the most affordable 5G smartphone in China. It is 99 Yuan (~$14) cheaper the iQOO Pro 5G smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G comes in four models in the home market. The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants are respectively priced at 3,699 Yuan and 3,799 Yuan (~$532_. The 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage editions respectively cost 4,099 Yuan (~$574) and 4,299 Yuan (~$602). Dream White and Titanium Black are the two color options for the buyers of the Mi 9 Pro 5G

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is the upgraded version of the Snapdragon 855 powered Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship phone that was announced in February this year. The Mi 9 Pro 5G is equipped with a full HD+ resolution supporting S-AMOLED display of 6.4 inches. The waterdrop notch display offers a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9 aspect ratio and it comes with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The faster 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform powers the Mi 9 Pro 5G with up to 12 GB of storage. There is no microSD card slot on the device but offers users with a massive internal storage of up to 512 GB. The rear side of the phone features a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel triple camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel telephoto lens and a 16-megapixel superwide lens. It has a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. The front and rear cameras are borrowed from the Xiaomi Mi 9 handset.

The MIUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It has a 4,000mAh battery that comes with some exciting features like 40W wired charging, 30W wireless charging and 10W reverse charging.

After the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G, the Mi 9 Pro 5G is the second 5G smartphone from the company. In laboratory tests, the smartphone could reach 2.02Gbps 5G download speeds which is 10 times faster than 4G.

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OPPO K5 confirmed to arrive with Snapdragon 730G and VOOC 4.0

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Sep 27, 2019

OPPO will be launching the OPPO K5 along with OPPO Reno Ace flagship phone on Oct. 10. The entire design of the OPPO K5 have been revealed through its images that appeared yesterday. The smartphone will be debuting with the impressive 64-megapixel quad camera setup. Today, the Chinese firm has took to Weibo to reveal the Snapdragon 730G will be the present under the hood of the device. Also, it will be equipped with the faster VOOC 4.0 rapid charging technology.

The Snapdragon 730G is an 8nm chipset that clocks at 2.2GHz and promises 15 percent increase in graphics performance for gaming. The OPPO K5 will be the first OPPO phone to arrive with VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology that reduces the charging by 40 percent when compared to VOOC 3.0 that was available on the OPPO K3. The predecessor model had a 3,765mAh battery. Its successor will be arriving with a larger 4,000mAh battery.

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OPPO K5 Specifications

The OPPO K5 will be flaunting a dewdrop notch enabled AMOLED display of 6.4 inches. It will produce full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The SD730G chip will be coupled with 8 GB of storage. For storage, the handset will offer users with an internal space of 128 GB and a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

The front notch of the OPPO K5 has a selfie camera of 32-megapixel. The quad camera system that is slotted on the backside of the phone features the 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 primary lens and an ultrawide sensor of 8-megapixel. It is expected to include a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The smartphone is also equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. The specs of the phone are identical to the recently announced Realme X2 phone.

As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing of the OPPO K5. The rumor mill is claiming that OPPO will be also announcing the OPPO Reno2 F smartphone on Oct. 10 in China. However, there is no official confirmation on it yet from the company.

Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro launched in China

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Sep 27, 2019

On Sept. 19, Huawei had held an unveil event in Munich, Germany to announce the Mate 30 series of flagship phones. The Chinese manufacturer had confirmed all the details on the specs and pricing of the Huawei Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro and Mate 30 RS Porsche Design at the launch. Even though the launch event was kept in Germany, the company had confirmed that China would be first country to receive the Mate 30 series. The Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro phones have gone official in China now through which their pricing have been confirmed.

Huawei Mate 30 Price in China

The Huawei Mate 30 4G with 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$560). The higher model with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage costs 4,299 Yuan (~$602). The Huawei Mate 30 5G with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at 5,499 Yuan (~$770). Its color variants are Bright Black, Galaxy Silver, Cosmic Purple and Emerald Green. The 5G edition comes in two more colors like Orange and Forest Green.

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro Price in China

The Mate 30 Pro 4G costs 5,799 Yuan (~$813) for the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant. The higher variant with 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage costs 6,299 Yuan (~$883).

The Mate 30 Pro 5G with 8 GB RAM + 256 GB is priced at 6,899 Yuan (~$967). The 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage edition costs 7,899 Yuan (~$1,107). The Mate 30 Pro comes in the same colors as Mate 30. However, its 5G variant in two additional colors such as Orange and Forest Green. The Mate 30 RS Porsche Design phone costs 12,999 Yuan (~$1,822).

The 4G editions of the Mate 30 series are now available for purchase through various retailers including Vmall and JD from today. The 5G edition of Mate 30 series is not available for purchase yet in China. Also, there is no word on the pricing for the international variants of the Mate 30 series yet.

AliExpress Brand Fest Kicks Off with Great Discounts on Top-End Products from Xiaomi

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Sep 27, 2019

It looks like Xiaomi’s huge fanbase is in for a treat. The Chinese electronics giant has teamed up with AliExpress to launch the Xiaomi Brand Sale, wherein tech buffs can get their hands on a wide selection of products without emptying their pockets.

As part of this recently kicked-off promo, AliExpress is giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to get a free Xiaomi phone. To participate in the Flip ‘n’ Win game, you need to flip 1 card, which may reveal a Store Coupon. You can play this game only two times per day.

You can use Store Coupons on products available under the Brand Fest promotion during the activity period. If you win a special coupon while playing Flip ‘n’ Win, you can use it to get a new Xiaomi branded mobile phone, which is slated to be launched on September 24th for free on September 26th.

The rest of the amazing products available on the promotion page have carefully been added to three categories including Redmi Note 8 Pro, Bestsellers, and More to Love. The first category features the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro variant, which usually retails for $266.66, but is currently available for only $239.99.

Likewise, you can get a noteworthy discount on the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM model, which usually carries a $299.99 price tag, but can now be yours for a lowered price of only $269.99. Note that a considerable number of pieces were already sold out at the time of writing.

The Bestsellers section features the recently announced Mi 9T and the Mi 9T Pro smartphones carrying considerably reduced prices. Similarly, you can buy the Redmi Note 7 smartphone without emptying your pocket from the promotion page.

Moreover, the Bestsellers section also includes the 2GB RAM+16GB ROM, and 2GB RAM+32GB ROM versions of the Redmi 7A smartphone. There are two different variants of the Mi A3 also available for reduced prices under the aforesaid section.

For example, the Mi A3 smartphone that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity would normally set you back $273.32 on both online, as well as offline stores but you can now buy it for just $163.99, which is a significant reduction in the device’s original asking price.

The concluding section dubbed More to Love is crammed with all sorts of Xiaomi-branded electronic items ranging from smartphones, smart wearables, music accessories, consumer goods like robot vacuum cleaners, electric scooters and many more.

To take full advantage of the promotion sale before it ends, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Buy Xiaomi Redmi 7A Smartphone for Just $72.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Xiaomi Redmi 7A Smartphone

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Sep 27, 2019

Loaded with entry-level specs, the Redmi 7A smartphone was launched in China earlier this year. The phone was later made available in the Indian market with an attractive starting price.

Before you delve further into the details about the phone’s features and specifications, it might interest you to know that the global version of the Xiaomi Redmi 7A with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage space is now available fora lowered price on Banggood.

Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is currently giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to get their hands on the aforesaid variant of the Xiaomi Redmi 7A smartphone for just $134.19. This is an eleven percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $149.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code BG7AEDM and save $ more at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Xiaomi Redmi 7A further down to only $72.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon at checkout.

The irresistible Xiaomi Redmi 7A smartphone offers the following features:

5.45-inch Capacitive touch screen with 1440×720 pixels resolution
Snapdragon 439 Octa-core, up to 2.0GHz processor
Adreno 505, max to 650MHz GPU
5.0MP front camera
12.0MP rear camera
MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie OS
4,000mAh battery

You can visit this link to check out the full specification of the phone and grab the discount, which will be valid for the Matte Black, as well as the Matte Blue color options of the phone. Moreover, you can get free shipping on orders over $19.99.

Buy Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector for $2,599 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Fengmi Wemax L1688FCF 4K Laser Projector

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Sep 27, 2019

Marketed as a laser projector that can replace a large LCD television, Fengmi Wemax L1688FCF 4K laser projector is a vital component for a home theatre.

The Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector TV Home Theater is capable of projecting up to an impressive 150-inches in 9000 lumens with a contrast ratio of 4000:1. You can use this HD projector even with a regular TV cabinet and enjoy an 80 – 150-inch large screen, thanks to the 14 – 50cm ultra-short throw distance.

With a high screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, the Wemax L1688FCF produces four times the clarity of 1080P. The simple MIUI firmware ensures a seamless and superior movie watching experience without damaging your eyes.

While you’d normally expect a top-end 4K ultra-short-throw laser projector loaded with the aforesaid features to cost a bomb, the Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF can now be yours for a lowered price of $2999 through Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 14 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $3500.

You can use coupon code K37D9AD05121D001 and grab an extra $400 off during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the laser projector further down to only $2599 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which is currently available for the Mirror Black color option of the laser projector.

Moto Z2 Play starts receiving Android Pie updates via OTA

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Sep 27, 2019

Motorola has reportedly started pushing Android Pie update to the Moto Z2 Play. This is coming more than a year after Android Pie was released and the Pie has even got a successor which has started rolling out for over a month running now. Several members of the XDA community have reported getting OTA updates for Android Pie.

The update may be coming quite late but it is better late than never. Android Pie brings several features that aren’t available on phones running Android Oreo. The Moto Z2 Play is the midrange version of the Moto Z2 and was released in 2017 running Android Nougat. It got updated to Android Oreo last year. This update may be the last that Motorola will push to the model.

Since after Motorola was sold by Google to Lenovo, software update doesn’t seem to be a priority. We the company was still owned by Google, Android updates were faster. We can recall Motorola phones usually get updates around the same time as Google’s Nexus phones. In some cases, the Motorola devices even got it even faster, like the original Moto X which got Android 4.4 KitKat before the Nexus 4.

As with the Oreo update for the Moto Z2 Play which first rolled out in Brazil, Z2 Play users in Brazil have started receiving the update. We expect the OTA to be pushed to Z2 Play users in other regions.

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OnePlus announces own payment platform- OnePlus Pay, coming next year

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Sep 26, 2019

OnePlus demonstrated the importance of the Indian market with the launch of the OnePlus 7T and the al new OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro. During the event, the Chinese company also went official with the newest addition to its custom OxygenOS and it is called OnePlus Pay. Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, Apple are presently among the OEMs in the smartphone sector which have got their own payment platform. Xiaomi Pay is yet to roll out in other regions aside China. Google continues to expand its own Google Pay platform, stretching from the US to Europe. Samsung Pay perhaps has the widest coverage with the payment platform already available in several countries in partnership with local financial institutions. OnePlus is looking to leverage on the global spread of its smartphone userbase with this new mobile payment platform.

Details of the OnePus Pay were not revealed. The company only released a teaser announcing the platform should be expected sometime next year. We expect the app to support NFC and that won’t pose any problem to OnePlus phone users, except you own the OnePlus 2 or One. OnePlus models right from the OnePlus 3, all came with NFC onboard. The payment platform may also bring other non-NFC payment options.

In another development, OnePlus also shared Counterpoint Research Q2 2019 report on the premium smartphone segment in India. The data shows OnePlus controls 43% of the premium segment, ahead of Samsung. The market share is a significant leap from last year’s Q2 market share of 34% which catapulted OnePlus to the top of the segment for the first time ahead of Samsung. With this latest report, OnePlus continues to dominate the segment in India and this could be the reason why the OnePlus 7T was launched in the world’s thrid-largest market first. Also, recall that OnePlus currently ranks among the top 5 OEMs in the premium segment globally.

Pre-Order Huawei FreeBuds 3 for $219.99 from Giztop

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Sep 26, 2019

A new version of Huawei’s wireless earbuds was announced at the recently concluded IFA 2019. Dubbed as the Freebuds 3, the newfangled wireless earbuds adopts a new design and packs the chipset called the Kirin A1, under the hood.

The first, as well as the second generation of Apple’s AirPods, is powered by the W1 and H1 proprietary chips respectively. Following in the footsteps of the Cupertino giant, Huawei has outfitted its latest earbuds with the Kirin A1 chip, which uses Isochronous Dual Channel Bluetooth data transmission technology.

This ultra-low-power processor has advanced Bluetooth, coupled with a power-packed audio output for a superior listening experience. Moreover, it is the world’s first Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth 5.1 LE wearable chipset.

Before we delve further into the details about the FreeBuds 3, let’s check out how you can get your hands on the Huawei-branded wireless earbuds without breaking the bank. Available in black, as well as, white color options, the Huawei FreeBuds 3 has gone up for pre-order bearing a $219.99 price tag on Giztop.

While the market is teeming with all sorts of wireless earbuds that cost a bomb, the Huawei FreeBuds 3 is quite a steal at this price, given that it boasts an impressive array of features and top-end specs. The true wireless stereo headset’s new design called Dolphin Bionic, which draws inspiration from a dolphin’s vocal cavity.

Unlike traditional cases, the Freebuds 3 comes with a unique circular case with a glossy finish. Normally, one of the earbuds acts as a master while the other is the slave, but FreeBuds 3 earbud can be paired to the phone on a separate channel.

According to Huawei, the FreeBuds 3 is the world’s first earbuds that offer open-fit active noise cancellation with up to 15-decibel ambient noise reduction. Making its return, the bone sensor will work with Mic Duct for noise cancellation and a clear conversation during calls.

Moreover, Huawei FreeBuds 3 has a latency of 190ms, which makes it a great choice for gaming. You can even adjust the noise cancellation via the companion app.

The Huawei FreeBuds 3 offers a 4-hour battery life, which you can expand up to 20 hours with the 410mAh charging case. You can visit this link to place your pre-order through Giztop; however, it is worth noting that the estimated delivery of the recently unveiled earbuds will be made by the middle of November.

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All upcoming OnePlus phones to feature 90Hz Fluid Displays

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Sep 26, 2019

The OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone that was announced earlier this year had arrived as the first OnePlus phone with 90Hz refresh rate display. The display was dubbed as Fluid Display by the company. The OnePlus 7T smartphone that has gone official in India today is also equipped with a 90Hz refresh rate Fluid Display. The OnePlus 7T Pro that is expected to go official in the coming month is also going to feature Fluid Display. In fact, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei confirmed during the OnePlus 7T launch event that all the upcoming OnePlus phones will be equipped with Fluid Displays.

It is well-known that the main feature the Fluid Display is that offers an amazing refresh rate of 90Hz. Moreover, Fluid Displays coupled with optimized hardware and software offer 38 percent fast touch response than typical displays on other Android smartphones. Also, OnePlus has collaborated with Qualcomm to fine tune performance of the device to allocate more CPU cores to smoothly run the UI when there is increase in the refresh rate. The animations of the UI have also been optimized to make the most of the 90Hz refresh rate in order to fluid usage experience. Pei has claimed that the company has over 150 animation improvements across OxygenOS.

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As far as the OnePlus 7T is concerned, it comes with a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED display that offers 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution and 1000nits of brightness along with HDR10+ support. The OnePlus 7 Pro that had gone official earlier this year had a 6.67-inch Fluid AMOLED notch-less display with curved edges. It offers 90Hz fresh rate 800nits brightness, quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and HDR10+ support.

Rumors surrounding the OnePlus 7T Pro have revealed that it is equipped with a 6.65-inch Fluid AMOLED display with notch-less design. The 90Hz display is expected to deliver quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3100 pixels and 516ppi pixel density.

Vivo V17 Pro offline sales begins ahead of schedule in India

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Sep 26, 2019

The Vivo V17 Pro is available at offline retailers across India starting from today. According to the official announcement by Vivo at the time of launch last week, the V17 Pro was scheduled to be sold offline starting Sept. 27. However, 91mobiles has just posted that the smartphone is now available at offline vendors, a day ahead of launch. .

According to the publication, retailers from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan have confirmed that Vivo has reduced the sales target of offline vendors by 15 percent. The reason behind this move could be because of the processor powering the V17 Pro. Under the hood of the Vivo V17 Pro is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC that also fueled the Vivo V15 Pro smartphone that had gone official earlier this year. The base prices of Rs. 29,990 (~$423) does not help its cause. Xiaomi is offering the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powered Redmi K20 Pro flagship phone for Rs. 27,999 (~$395).

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Vivo V17 Pro Specifications and Features

The Vivo V17 Pro features a 6.59-inch Super AMOLED Full-HD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a screen-to-body ratio of 91.65 percent and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The display is Corning Gorilla Glass 6-certified and features an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 675 that powers the smartphone is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

The V17 Pro uses a quad-camera setup at the rear. The primary lens is a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, which is paired with an 8-megapixel super wide-angle lens with as aperture rating of f/2.2. The third lens is a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an aperture rating of f/2.5. While the fourth lens is a 13-megapixel telephoto sensor with an aperture rating of f/2.5, 2X zoom setup and an LED flash module. The V17 Pro is the first smartphone in India to feature a pop-up dual-selfie camera. The primary lens is a 32-megapixel unit, which is paired with an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens. Camera aids include Super Night selfie, AI makeup, pose master filter with lighting effect, and super wide-angle photos and videos.

The Vivo V17 Pro draws power from a 4,100 mAh battery with 18W dual engine fast charge support. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C and a 3.5mm AUX port. The smartphone measures 150 x 74.70 x 9.8mm and weighs 201.8 grams. It is available in two color options, namely Midnight Ocean and Glacier Ice. The device is available online at Flipkart and the Vivo e-store.

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OnePlus TV Q1 and OnePlus TV Q1 Pro unveiled, pricing starts at INR 69,900 ($985)

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Sep 26, 2019

After several months of speculations, rumours and several teasers, OnePlus has finally launched the much-anticipated OnePlus TV. The smart TV was unveiled alongside the OnePlus 7T smartphone in India. Apart from accessories such as earbud, backpack etc, this is the first major non-smartphone product from the Chinese company and it isn’t really a disappointing one.

The TV drops in two models- OnePlus TV Q1 and OnePlus TV Q1 Pro. Both models are equipped with a 55-inch QLED display panel with a sleek minimalist design, as OnePlus puts it. The display panel holds a high-screen ratio thanks to the near bezel-less design. The OnePlus TV models debut with Quantum dot color and support both Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The company says the TV’s color range is best-in-class among QLED competitors.

OnePlus claims the smart TV models present with one of the most powerful sound systems out there. It is equipped with a 50-watt eight-speaker setup that is said to provide a “surreal surround sound experience” through Dolby Atmos support. The speaker bar design is yet another design marvel as it lowers down from the bottom of the TV and retracts into its compartment when the TV is turned off.

The smart TV also features the usual connectivity ports – AV, HDMI, USB and others on the back panel. In addition, the design of the OnePlus TV models also includes a cool swivel stand which we believe is detachable in case you prefer to mount the TV on the wall.

For software, OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro runs Android TV and can easily be paired to a OnePlus smartphone. The TV also supports both Google Assistant and Alexa. The smart TV comes with a cool-looking remote but there is a OnePlus Connect phone app which brings alternative means of controlling the TV. It also brings access to more advanced features.

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OnePlus TV Q1 and OnePlus TV Q1 Pro Pricing and Availability

As for the prices, the OnePlus TV Q1 will retail at INR 69,900 ($985) and the OnePlus TV Q1 Pro will retail at INR 99,900 (~$1400). Obviously, these are premium smart TVs and we just have to wait for more details to understand the rationale behind the pricing.

There is no word on when the products will go sale in India. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau had earlier hinted that the company was working hard to launch OnePlus TV in North America, Europe and China regions as soon as partnerships are established with most of the local and regional content providers. The OnePlus TV was also revealed to have got models for Europe and America when it received Bluetooth certification. So, expect the sleek TV to come to a store shelf near you soon.

OnePlus 7T launches in India with 90Hz screen, triple cameras and more

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Sep 26, 2019

At an event in India today, OnePlus announced the OnePlus 7T, a refresh to the OnePlus 7 released in the first half of the year. The new OnePlus 7T brings new features and upgrades.

Design

The OnePlus 7T doesn’t look very different from the OnePlus 7 if you compare the front of both phones. It still has a waterdrop notch and slim bezels. OnePlus says the aspect ratio is now 20:9.

The back is where the major redesign is. The 7T has a circular camera design that houses three sensors arranged horizontally. There is also an LED flash inside the housing. The back is covered in matte-frosted 3D Gorilla Glass that is more resistant to fingerprint smudges.

The OnePlus 7T comes in two new colors – Glacier Blue and Frosted Silver.

Specs

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

There is a Snapdragon 855 Plus processor inside the phone and it is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.0 2-lane storage. As expected, there is no support for storage expansion.

The OnePlus 7T has triple rear cameras – a 48MP f/1.6 Sony IMX586 with OIS and EIS and a 7P lens paired with a 12MP f/2.2 telephoto lens and a 117° 16MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle lens. There is 2x optical zoom, 4K video recording, and super-slow-motion recording (1080p@ 240fps and 720p@480fps). OnePlus says 720p @ 960fps slow-motion recording will be available via an OTA later.

OnePlus has made some software adjustments with respect to the camera. Nightscape is now available on the main camera and ultrawide angle camera. There are also two distinct focal lengths for portrait mode. There is also what it calls an UltraShot Engine which helps take better pictures like backlit portraits and sunsets. The OnePlus 7T also brings 2.5cm macro photography, allowing you to capture fine details of closeup objects.

OnePlus says the 7T is a phone for vlogging and with the phone’s 16MP selfie camera with EIS, you should be able to record shake-free videos.

The OnePlus 7T has an in-display fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, a vibration motor with an advanced haptic engine, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. It packs a 3800mAh battery and brings a new fast-charging technology called Warp Charge 30T which is 23% faster than Warp Charge 30. With Warp Charge 30T, you will be able to charge your phone from 0 to 70% in just 30 minutes. You will also be able to charge and play games at the same time without worrying about the phone heating up.

OxygenOS

The phone runs OxygenOS based on Android 10 out of the box. There are lots of customization options, gesture-based navigation, new live wallpapers, a smart gallery app, and OnePlus Cloud Gallery with 50GB of free storage. There is also a smart SMS app that categorizes your messages into purchases, OTPs, personal messages, and promotions. Cricket Card 2.0 also brings all the info you need about your favorite cricket team and ongoing tournaments to the OnePlus Shelf.

There is also OnePlus Roaming which is a platform for buying and activating global data plans right from your device. Saving you the stress of buying a physical SIM card or visiting a shop when you travel abroad.

The new OxygenOS also brings a new reading mode called Chromatic Reading Mode which gives images in your feed (Instagram, Twitter, Chrome, etc.) low-saturated colors for a better reading experience. There is also Work-Life Balance which lets you separate your work apps from personal life. When activated, notifications from one won’t pop-up to affect the other. It is also customizable, so you can allow certain apps to still send notifications.

Price and Availability

The OnePlus 7T is priced at INR 37,999 (~$535) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB version and you can pick up this configuration in any of the two color variants. The 8GB + 256GB version is priced at INR 39,999 (~$563) and is only available in Glacier Blue.

The phones will be available on Saturday, September 28 at Amazon.in, OnePlus.in, and experience stores.

In the US, the OnePlus 7T is priced at $599 on OnePlus.com and T-Mobile. Sadly, there is no 256GB version available in the US. You will also have to wait till October 18 before you can get your hands on a unit.

OnePlus also announced that the OnePlus Bullets Wireless will also be available in Olive Green for INR 5,990 (~$84).

Sharp AQUOS Sense3, 3 Lite and Sense3 Plus launched in Japan

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Sep 26, 2019

Apart from launching the Snapdragon 855 SoC powered with AQUOS zero2 smartphone with 240Hz refresh rate display, the Sharp will be launching the Sense3, Sense3 Plus and Sense3 Lite mid-range phones. The pricing and availability of the Sense3 series are not known yet. These handsets are expected to release in Japan in October

Sharp AQUOS Sense3 / Sense3 Lite Specifications and Features

Sharp AQUOS Sense3 and Sense3 Lite are packed with identical specs. The only major difference between the two phones is that the Sense3 has dual rear cameras whereas the Sense3 Lite has a single camera on its rear. The Sense3 and Sense3 Lite smartphones come with IPX5/8 waterproof and IP6X dustproof chassis. They measure 147 x 70 x 8.9mm and weigh 166 grams.

The Sense3 comes with a 5.5-inch full HD+ Sharp IGZO LCD display that produces full HD+ resolution. With thick upper and lower bezels, the Sense3 offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Snapdragon 630 chipset powers the smartphone with 4 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 64 GB. It houses a 4,000mAh battery. The handset is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with Emopa 10.1 smart assistant.

The Sense3’s dual camera setup includes a 12-megapixel primary lens with f/2.0 aperture and EIS along with f/2.2 aperture 12-megapixel wide-angle lens that offers field-of-view of 121 degrees and EIS. Placed on the front of Sense3 and Sense3 Lite is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture and 86-degree field-of-view. The Sense3 Lite features has a single camera of 12-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. Lastly, these phones are equipped with front-facing fingerprint scanner that is embedded under the capacitive home button.

Sharp AQUOS Sense3 Plus Specifications and Features

The Sense3 Plus measures 160 x 75 x 8.7mm and weighs 175 grams. It also offers users with IPX5/8 waterproof and IP6X dustproof body. The smartphone has a bigger Sharp IGZO LCD display of 6 inches that offers full HD+ resolution of 2220 x 1080 pixels and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 636 mobile platform and 6 GB of RAM powers the smartphone’s 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants. The handset draws power from a 4,000mAh battery. The Android 9 Pie OS is preinstalled on the device that tags along 10.1 Emopa smart assistant.

The dual camera system of the Sense3 Plus has a 12.2-megapixel lens with f/1.8 aperture and EIS. It is assisted by superwide angle 13.1-megapixel f/2.4 aperture lens with 123-degree field-of-view and EIS. It has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel with f/2.2 lens and 80-degree field-of-view. It also features a capacitive fingerprint scanner placed on the chin of the device.

Xiaomi’s crowdfunded Himo C16 electric MOPED now on sale for 2599 yuan ($364)

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Sep 26, 2019

Back in August this year, Xiaomi launched the Himo C16 electric power-assisted bicycle was launched on the Youpin crowdfunding platform for 1999 yuan ($280). Almost a month after the end of the exercise, the Himo C16 has now been launched for sale and it adopts a higher 2,599 yuan ($364) price tag.

The Himo C16 is manufactured by Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company Himo and it is the newest addition to the company’s vast lineup of sleek electric bikes. The Himo V1 was launched last year and in June this year, the Himo T1 was released.

The Himo C16 comes with a different design and what should be a more powerful battery train. It uses a detachable lithium battery that isn’t only lightweight, but also safe and convenient to carry around. The battery has a range of 75km but that is reduced to 55Km if a second passenger is onboard. The battery comes with power-saving features and assisted movement using the pedal enhances power saving.

The electric bike has an extra seat for a passenger and a carrier at the front of the handle that could hold a sizeable amount of goods. The comfort of the driver is put into consideration while building the bike as it comes with a footrest that can be used when there is no need to pedal. There is a display panel which looks like an e-ink display at the right handle of the bike. It displays parameters such as speed, battery power etc. It also has an LED front headlight as well as a brake light, making it suitable for use at night.

The bike is available in White, Black and Gray frames.

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Xiaomi launches the Hey Plus 1S with a rectangular design and AMOLED screen

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