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Xiaomi users are reportedly getting banned from Pokémon Go

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Jeet
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To ensure fair play for online games and services, companies routinely ban users who they deem problematic, which includes violating terms of service, community guidelines, or cheating. However, it seems that some players of Pokémon Go game are being banned for something far less conventional — using a Xiaomi smartphone.

Xiaomi Pokemon Go Ban

If the reports on Reddit are to be believed, then Niantic, the company behind Pokémon Go game, is banning users with Xiaomi devices even though they have done nothing wrong. Some users are speculating that anti-cheating measures built into Pokémon Go are misidentifying an app or system process which is unique to Xiaomi phones.

The players are getting banned with a 30-day suspension to permanent account closures. From the report, it seems that the ban issue may only affect certain devices from Xiaomi, running MIUI 10.3.2 but it has not been confirmed if that’s the only culprit. Niantic has not yet responded to this matter.

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Pokémon Go is an augmented reality (AR) game by developed by Niantic in collaboration with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for Android and iOS devices. It uses the mobile device GPS to locate, capture, battle, and train virtual ‘Pokémon’, which appear as if they are in the player’s real-world location. It uses freemium business model and supports in-app purchases for additional in-game items.

Launched in 2016, the game was one of the most used and profitable mobile apps of 2016. By early 2019, the game had crossed over 1 billion downloads worldwide, grossing over $3 billion in revenue. The game, which now has over 480 Pokémon, had over 147 million monthly active users as of May 2018.

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Buy Huawei Mate 30 at an Unbeatable Price from Giztop

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Vinay Patel
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Huawei announced the Mate 30 series of flagship phones during a launch event that took place in Munich, Germany on September 19th. The recently unveiled series comprises the Huawei Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro and Mate 30 RS Porsche Design.

Huawei Mate 30

Much to the delight of Huawei’s huge fanbase, Giztop is now offering multiple colors and two storage options of the Huawei Mate 30 at unbeatable prices. The 6GB RAM+128GB ROM version of the phone comes in black, emerald green, purple and silver color options bearing a $699 price tag on the Chinese online store.

Those who fancy having a power-packed handset and don’t mind shelling out a little extra for it can go for the larger model that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage space. Available in black, emerald green, purple and silver color options, the aforesaid Huawei Mate 30 variant will set you back $749 on Giztop.huawei mate 30

The Huawei Mate 30 sports an eye-catching 6.62-inch Rigid OLED FullView display with a high screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The device packs a powerful Hisilicon Kirin 990 processor, along with a 16-Core Mali-G76 GPU, under the hood.

On the optics front, the Huawei Mate 30 houses a SuperSensing Triple camera module comprising 40MP+16MP+ 8MP sensors at the back. Upfront, there’s a 24MP selfie camera that can also be used for video calling.huawei mate 30

Furthermore, the Huawei Mate 30 runs EMUI 10.0 base on Android 10 OS and draws its juices from a 4200mAh battery that supports Wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge (27W), HUAWEI SuperCharge (Max 40W). For added protection for your sensitive data, the device uses face and fingerprint verification to unlock the phone.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Huawei Mate 30 and place your order from Giztop.

Huawei Mate 30

(UPDATED) Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 confirmed to launch in October through online listing

By
Jeet
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UPDATE:

Xiaomi Exec has confirmed that the Mi Mix 4 won’t launch this year. More on that here.

 

Original story as follows. 

Last week, Xiaomi launched a couple of smartphones, which included Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Mi MIX Alpha concept smartphone. However, the company was expected to launch the Mi MIX 4 but instead we got the MIX Alpha concept phone.

Now, as it turns out, the reports were right about Xiaomi working on Mi MIX 4 smartphone, the successor of the Mi MIX 3. The device has been listed on online retailer JD.com which suggests that the phone will get launched by the end of October.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 Online Listing

The listing also reveals that the phone will come in two variants based on connectivity support — 4G and 5G. However, apart from this, nothing is known about this upcoming smartphone from Xiaomi. The phone is listed for a price of 9,999 Yuan which is just a placeholder and not the actual pricing.

If the previous reports are to be believed, then the Mi MIX 4 will come featuring a waterfall display offering very high screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, ensuring powerful and smooth performance.

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In the camera department, the smartphone will come with 108-megapixel primary sensor on the back, making it the second such device from Xiaomi after Mi MIX Alpha. As for the pricing, the Mi MIX 4 4G variant is expected to be priced similar to its predecessor while the pricing for the 5G variant could go north of 5,000 Yuan, roughly $702.

The launch event will be held in China by the end of October where we’ll get to know what the company is offering in this smartphone. However, we expect to know more about the Mi MIX 4 ahead of its launch and since there are a few week left before it goes official. During that time, we’ll definitely come across leaks and official teasers from the company, revealing more information about the Mi MIX 4. So, stay tuned!

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Meizu 16T scores 418K+ on AnTuTu

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Recent rumors have claimed that Meizu will be debuting the new phone called Meizu 16T on Oct. 23 in China. It is speculated to debut as a gaming-centric flagship phone. The Meizu M928Q phone that had recently appeared on TENAA with full specs could be the upcoming Meizu 16T phone. The same phone has been benchmarked on AnTuTu to reveal its performance prowess and key specs.

Meizu 16T AnTuTu

The m1928 phone shown in the AnTuTu benchmark screenshot is the M928Q phone from TENAA. It reveals that the purported Meizu 16T has a display that offers 1080 x 2232 pixels resolution and a tall aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The recently launched Meizu 16s Pro and Meizu 16s from April also support the same screen resolution on their 6.2-inch displays. The TENAA listing has revealed that the Meizu 16T has a larger OLED display of 6.5 inches.

The AnTuTu appearance reveals that the smartphone is fueled by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform and 6 GB of RAM. The handset has an internal storage of 128 GB and it is loaded with Android 9 Pie.

With a processor that has slower clocking speeds of 2.84GHz compared to the 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855+, the Meizu 16T has managed to reach an astounding an AnTuTu score of 418,909. This score is an average of 130660 points, 159213 points, 68704 points and 60332 points of CPU, GPU, memory and UX tests of AnTuTu.

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The listing of the Meizu 16T on TENAA states that the handset measures 159.63 x 78.2 x 8.3mm and it weighs 183 grams. The smartphone may arrive in Blue-Black, Green and Orange-Red color editions in Chin. It has a 4,400mAh minimum capacity battery with fast charging technology. The rear side of the smartphone has a vertical camera setup with a 12-megapixel lens, an 8-megapixel lens and a 5-megapixel sensor. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel. The smartphone is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

Meizu 16T
Meizu 16T

The Meizu 16T TENAA listing states that a higher variant with 8 GB of RAM may also go official. The smartphone may debut in internal storage choices of 128 GB and 256 GB. There is no information available on the pricing of the smartphone.

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

Buy Xiaomi Mijia Branded Smart Home Devices at Lowered Prices from Banggood [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel
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Known for offering a wide range of top-end smartphones, Xiaomi makes a slew of equally awe-inspiring smart home products under its Mijia and various other sub-brands.

Oclean X Smart Sonic Electric Toothbrush Color Screen Touch Whitening Oral Care English Version

These products are designed to come in handy in day to day life and transform a regular home into a smart one. While smart home devices usually carry steep price tags, Xiaomi has teamed up with Banggood to break with this tradition.

Xiaomi Mijia Electric Razor

Housed in a lightweight and highly portable frame, the Mijia Electric Razor gives you a clean, fresh face. The electric razor adopts skin-friendly, reciprocating dual blade for a more comfortable shaving experience.

Weighing it at just 107 grams, the Mijia Electric Razor sports a dragonfly wings-inspired design. The placed is placed at a 27-degree acute angle for an enhanced cutting force. It delivers a high speed of 6500 rpm, but the run-time is only 65db.

Xiaomi Mijia Electric Razor

The market is brimming with all sorts of electric razors that offer comparable features, but they aren’t easy on the pocketbook. The Xiaomi Mijia Electric Razor, on the other hand, is currently available for $46.07 on Banggood.

You can grab an extra $13.17 off by applying coupon code BG2Mirazor at the time of checking out. The aforesaid coupon helps you to reduce the retail price of the electric razor to just $32.90.

On top of that, you can get free shipping on orders over $19.99. To use this coupon, which is slated to expire on October 31st, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Xiaomi Mijia Electric Razor

Oclean X Smart Sonic Electric Toothbrush

Touted as an intelligent toothbrush, the Oclean X Smart Sonic Electric Toothbrush comes with a 2-in-1 base that allows you to stick it on the wall, use it as a holder, or just use it as a charging base. You can connect the toothbrush Oclean App via Bluetooth and choose the most suitable and choose from over 20 toothbrushing plans.

It is a great choice for sensitive teeth, loose teeth, artificial crowns and even dentures as it has an AI ​​lower-frequency tooth protection mode. Moreover, it sports a color touch screen that allows you to access various settings with just a single touch.

Oclean X Smart Sonic Electric Toothbrush

While we would expect a feature-rich electric toothbrush to cost a bomb, the Oclean X Smart Sonic Electric Toothbrush has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price of just $64.90 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 50 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $129.

On top of that, you can use coupon code BGTooth2 to save $14.91 more before placing your order. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the electric toothbrush further down to only $49.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon at checkout.

You can follow this link to avail the discount and take advantage of the coupon, which will expire on October 31st. Note that you get free shipping on orders over $19.99.

Oclean X Smart Sonic Electric Toothbrush

iQOO Neo sequel with Snapdragon 855 and cheaper price could be coming soon

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In April, Vivo had debuted its gaming phone brand called iQOO by launching the Vivo iQOO smartphone. In July, the Snapdragon 845 chipset powered edition of the phone was introduced with iQOO Neo moniker. A fresh leak reveals that iQOO could be working on an affordable Snapdragon 855 version of the iQOO Neo smartphone.

In the above shown Weibo post, the tipster has claimed that the a Chinese factory brand is gearing up to launch a sequel for the low-price-high-performance smartphone powered by Snapdragon 845 that it had launched in July. The only SD845 phone that had debuted in July is the iQOO Neo smartphone. Hence, he could be talking about the arrival of the more powerful version of the iQOO Neo handset.

The tipster has said that instead of Snapdragon 845, the phone will be featuring the Snapdragon 855 SoC. It 22.5W fast charging technology will be swapped with 33W rapid charging. The handset has an OLED screen with waterdrop notch. Its other rumored features include in-screen fingerprint scanner and 4,500mAh battery. Also, the phone will be arriving with an enticing price tag. In comparison, the Vivo iQOO phone has a 4,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging technology. Hence, it appears that iQOO could be now working on a new smartphone that will be positioned between the iQOO Neo and iQOO handsets in China.

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The iQOO Neo’s highest model with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at 2,298 Yuan (~$327). On the other side, the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition is the base model of the Vivo iQOO and it is priced at 2,698 Yuan (~$375). Hence, it appears that the iQOO Neo sequel with SD855 could be priced 2,298 Yuan and 2,698 Yuan. It is advisable to wait for newer reports to know about the next phone iQOO.

iQOO Neo Neon Purple

The iQOO Neo has a waterdrop notch enabled 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display. It has a fingerprint under embedded under its display. The Snapdragon 845 mobile platform is assisted by up to 6 GB and 8 GB of RAM. The handset comes in 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions.

The FunTouch OS 9 based Android 9 skin customized for iQOO runs on the iQOO Neo. The rear side of the smartphone has a 12-megpaixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. For shooting selfies, it has a front camera of 12-megapixel. The 4,500mAh battery powers the smartphone along with 22.5W fast charging technology.

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Giveaway – Win a H96 Max 5G WiFi TV Box (4+64GB)

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Cheky Zhu
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Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting 1 unit H96 Max 5G WiFi TV Box (4+64GB) as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

If you want to win the free the H96 Max 5G WiFi TV Box, the most important thing for you is to Follow and Like the BanggoodUSA, BanggoodCanada Facebook page and Gizcoupon Facebook page.

The winner will be post at the Gizmochina’s twitter and GizmochinaDeals’s Facebook, so follow the pages.

H96 Max is a new intelligent, Android 9.0 TV box, powered by Rockchip RK3318 CPU. It is wide compatibility that carries support multi player screen game and mobile phone manipulation. Support HDR full formats, it’s time to play more realistic images better brightness color contrast than before. The H96 Max also supports USB 3.0, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0. This TV box can be capable of using 5G WiFi, which runs fast and smooth.

You can click here to get this TV BOX at $41.84 with coupon code HONEYBG7 on Banggood.

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Giveaway – Win a H96 Max 5G WiFi TV Box (4+64GB)

Huawei’s EMUI 10 plan shows the update will hit 33 models between October and December

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Most Huawei fans are anxiously waiting for news about the Android Q-based EMUI 10 update. The new custom Android skin first found its way pre-installed on the Mate 30 series that was announced recently. The next in line to get updated to EMUI 10 is the Huawei P30 series, according to an earlier released schedule.

Huawei has reportedly officially released its EMUI 10 upgrade plan and it shows a total of 33 models will be upgraded between October and December. The 33 models include phones and tablets and spans both Huawei and Honor models.

The newly released schedule confirms the P30 series is the next in line to get the update. The P30 series beta testing will   According to the progress announced by Huawei, the P30 series will start beta testing as soon as mid-October, while the Mate 20 series will begin beta testing in late October. The Mate 10 open beta will start rolling out in late November, while that of the P20 series will begin in late October.

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Also for Honor models, the Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, V20 and Honor Magic 2 beta testing will commence in late October. The update for other Honor models will begin rolling out in November and December. The Honor models will get the beta version of Magic UI 3.0 .huawei EMUI 10

EMUI 10 is an important update for Huawei phones as it improves smoothness and performance on existing devices. The company has even added a system-wide dark mode which even forces apps that don’t have a dark mode to comply. The system settings are better organized in this new version and the OS is designed to offer a better experience when working other devices like a Windows 10 laptop. EMUI 10 allows the smartphone to cast its screen directly on to the Windows 10 device, offering a seamless working experience.

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Honor V30 5G officially teased; Launch could be nearing

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Yesterday, a leaked image of the Honor V30 5G smartphone had surfaced on Weibo. Later on, the same day, the Weibo account of Huawei’s fan club hinted the arrival of Honor V30 5G phone. It indicates that the launch of the Honor V30 5G could be drawing near.

The above shown Weibo post talks about the arrival of 5G in China. It suggests people to discuss on the technical difficulties associated with 5G connectivity. The post further states that it will be sending out an Honor V30 5G phone to one of the commenters.

As it can be seen, no details on the release date or specifications of the Honor V30 5G were revealed. Since the company is seeking is suggestions from users in China on 5G connectivity, it appears that the company could be working on a seamless 5G experience on the Honor V30 5G.

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Honor President George Zhao had already confirmed earlier this month that the Honor V30 5G will be equipped with Kirin 990 5G chipset and it will carry support for 5G connectivity. Probably, it could be featuring the Kirin 990 5G chipset. The handset is expected to release in the international markets as Honor Vera30.

Honor V30

The leaked image of the phone that revealed its frontside reveal that its display is surrounded by ultra-thin bezels. Also, the smartphone has a pill-shaped punch-hole housing the dual front-facing cameras at the top-left corner. It could be featuring an AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader. The display may carry support for 90Hz refresh rate. Rumors have it that it could be featuring a round-shaped camera module on the rear with four cameras and LED flash. It is speculated that the NLE-AL00 phone that was benchmarked on Geekbench with Android 10 and 8 GB of RAM could be the Honor V30 phone. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know more about the Honor V30 5G phone.

The Honor V20 was made official in December. Hence, the Honor V30 is expected to go official in China by the end of 2019.

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[UPDATE] Realme X2Pro is the name of Realme’s Snapdragon 855+ phone

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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UPDATE: Realme CMO Xu Qi has also used the unreleased Realme X2Pro to add a new Weibo post. The post shown below reads that Realme’s first Snapdragon 855+ powered smartphone is coming and it is codenamed as ‘Super Warrior.’

Original story follows…

When Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform was introduced in June, Realme was one of the first company to tease that it may launch a SD855+ powered smartphone. During the weekend, Realme China’s Product Director Wang Wei Derek was recently spotted using a mysterious phone called Realme X2Pro for posting on Weibo. Hence, it is being speculated that the Realme X2Pro could be the Snapdragon 855 powered flagship phone from Realme.

Realme X2Pro hinted

The above shown post that revealed the Realme X2Pro name has been deleted. The deleted Weibo post also revealed that the handset is codenamed as Super Warrior. Interestingly, through another Weibo post, Derek has asked users to guess on the price of Snapdragon 855 Plus powered 4G flagship phone.  In comments on the same post, he has hinted that the phone may cost 4,000 Yuan (~$561).

The Weibo posts from Derek indicates that the company could be gearing to launch a Snapdragon 855 Plus powered flagship phone. A reliable tipster from China has claimed that the Realme X2Pro will break cover in mid-October.

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Last week, an unannounced Realme phone with model number RMX1931 was spotted at the database of Bluetooth SIG. The listing suggested that the smartphone is fueled by 2.84GHz Qualcomm octa-core processor which suggested that it could be featuring the Snapdragon 855 SoC that was announced in December last year. Hence, it remains to be seen whether the Realme X2Pro really exists or not and if it exists, whether it will be equipped with Snapdragon 855 or 855+.

The Bluetooth SIG listing had further stated that the Realme RMX1931 is fitted with a 6.55-inch full HD display and carries support for Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity. It is speculated that it could be backed by a 1,950mAh battery. The handset will be running on ColorOS 6.0. The smartphone is also expected to release in India since it had recently received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The Realme X2Pro seems to be a worthy rival for the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro.

Realme X2

In related news, Realme has recently launched the Snapdragon 730G SoC powered Realme X2 phone. It has a 6.4-inch full HD+ display with waterdrop notch with in-screen fingerprint reader. It has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Samsung GW1 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad cameras and 32-megapixel front camera are available on the device for photography. The VOOC 3.0 equipped 4,000mAh battery fuels the smartphone. The same phone is heading to India as Realme XT 730G in December.

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Huawei CEO says it has commenced the manufacture of 5G base stations without US parts

By
Jed John Ikoba
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The US/China trade war which saw Huawei taking most of the hit was expected to have a catastrophic effect on Huawei equipment and consumer businesses. However, what we have seen in recent times point to the contrary. First Huawei unveiled its self-developed HarmonyOS. Huawei’s CEO has now disclosed that the tech giant has commenced the manufacture of 5G base stations without components from the United StatesHuawei building featured logo

The US’ placement of Huawei on the Entity list back in May meant the company won’t be able to assess components from its longstanding U.S. suppliers. Apart from the effect on the smartphone business, Huawei’s telecommunication equipment business would have been severe. This is because Huawei is the largest supplier of telecoms equipment and the company is far ahead in the development of 5G gears. The company announced earlier this month that over 200,000 of its 5G base stations has been shipped. Also disclosed is that the company had secured over 50 5G contracts around the world.

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Mass production of the 5G base stations without US components would commence in October, according to Ren Zhengfei. He also hinted that the tech giant will start with 5000 5G base stations monthly during the initial phase. The company projects annual production next year will reach 1.5 million units as more and more regions and operators commence the rollout of 5G services.

Despite this new development, Mr Zhengfei says his firm would still like to use US components if the ban is lifted because he claims Huawei has “emotional ties” with long-time US suppliers. Further, he re-echoed a statement made earlier that Huawei was willing to license its 5G mobile technology to a US company or to even sell for a one-off fee.

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LG G8s ThinQ launched in India for INR 36,990 ($524)

By
Jed John Ikoba
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LG over the weekend launched two new smartphones in India. The LG Q60 was unveiled alongside the LG G8s ThinQ. The Q60 was launched back in February alongside the K50 and K40 while the G8s ThinQ was first unveiled at MWC 2019. LG G8s ThinQ

The LG G8s ThinQ has the same design style as the more expensive flagship G8 ThinQ but the display notch on this model is wider than that of the G8 ThinQ. The device also comes with a trimmed down specs lineup as well as a lower price tag.

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As for the specs, the G8s ThinQ packs a 6.21-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels. The device is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset paired with 6 GB of RAM. The device is available in 128GB of expandable storage. It equally packs a slightly bigger 3,550mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device along with LG UX skin.LG G8s ThinQ

On the camera end, the device packs a horizontally inclined triple camera setup. The main camera is a 12MP sensor, as well as a 13MP ultrawide-angle lens as well as a 12MP telephoto lens. For selfies, there is an 8MP camera at the front as well as a ToF Z Camera that brings support for Hand ID, Face unlock and air gestures on the device. There is a physical fingerprint scanner at the back panel.

The LG G8s ThinQ is available in just Black and retails for INR 36,990 ($524). It is already on sale across all retail outlets.

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Grab discounts on Elephone smartphones at AliExpress Sale from September 28 – October 18

By
Simranpal Singh
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If you were looking to buy a budget smartphone without much compromise, then now is the best time to invest. Popular smartphone maker Elephone has partnered with AliExpress to offer some great deals at jaw-dropping prices. This Brand Promotion Activity sale by Elephone on AliExpress runs from 28th September till 18th October.

elephone brand activity

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The Chinese smartphone maker Elephone is offering all of its latest smartphones on sale during the period of Brand Promotion Activity on AliExpress. The star deals of this sale are packages which start from $139.99 to $249.99. You can save up to $50 on these packages which will get you two smartphones. The company is offering 7 packages consisting of various smartphones from its portfolio.

The packages are named alphabetically to easily distinguish. The packages offered by the company are as listed below.

Packages Smartphone 1 Smartphone 2 Price
Package A Elephone U2 Elephone A2 $249.99
Package B Elephone PX Elephone A2 $179.99
Package C Elephone U Elephone A2 $189.99
Package D Elephone P11 3D Elephone A2 $199.99
Package E Elephone A6 Max Elephone A2 $189.99
Package F Elephone A6 Mini Elephone A2 $139.99
Package G Elephone Soldier Elephone A2 $199.99

 

If you are not interested in the above packages, Elephone is also offering some of its phones without the package deals as well. However, they will cost you more than the above-listed deals. So why buy a single phone at more price than that of a package?

Visit the Elephone Brand Promotion Sale on AliExpress and claim the discounts prior festive season.

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Samsung Galaxy A70s vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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It seems that Samsung does not want to let Chinese manufacturers dominate the affordable segment anymore. Never. Every time one of the most important Chinese companies launches a new potential best-seller, Samsung is coming up with its answer. The latest one is Galaxy A70s: a mid-ranger coming with a high value for money and very interesting specifications. Did Samsung just release a valid rival for its concurrence? We will discover it together through a specs comparison with the latest value for money smartphones from Xiaomi’s and Oppo’s sub-brands: the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Realme X2. Which of these three devices deserves to conquer the market? Let’s figure it out.

Samsung Galaxy A70s vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Oppo Realme X2 Samsung Galaxy A70s
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm, 199 grams 158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm, 182 grams 164.3 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm, 183 grams
DISPLAY 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 393 ppi, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR MediaTek Helio G90T, octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB   – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 6 GB RAM, 64 GB  – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD  dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, MIUI Android 9 Pie, Color OS Android 9 Pie, One UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
20 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Triple 64 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.2
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 4500 mAh, fast charging 18W 4000 mAh, fast charging 30W 4500 mAh, fast charging 25W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Hybrid Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

The holographic effects on the rear side of the Samsung Galaxy A70s are surely suggestive, but its build quality looks inferior to the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Realme X2. Both these Chinese mid-rangers sport an amazing glass back, but I like the Realme X2 more because it comes with a cleaner design and there is no rear-mounted fingerprint reader. In my opinion, the Realme X2 is definitely the most elegant one.

 

Display

AMOLED panels are currently a trend because they can deliver more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. While Samsung Galaxy A70s and Realme X2 feature an AMOLED display, Redmi Note 8 Pro has a classic IPS panel, so it loses this comparison. Samsung Galaxy A70s shows richer colors and, just like the Realme X2, it has an in-display fingerprint reader. The Galaxy A70s also comes with a slightly taller aspect ratio (20:9) which makes it even more interesting. If I had to choose depending on the display, I would go for the Galaxy A70s.

 

Specs & Software

If we only talk about CPU and GPU performance, then the Helio G90T chipset found on the Redmi Note 8 Pro is the best mobile platform here, even though it looks just slightly more powerful than the Snapdragon 730G found on the Realme X2. But if we also consider the energy consumption, then Snapdragon 730G wins as it is built with a more efficient 8 nm production process (against 12 nm). Redmi Note 8 Pro debuted as a gaming-centric phone too: indeed, it even features an advanced liquid cooling system. The Galaxy A70s is the most inferior one as it comes with a lower-end Snapdragon 675 SoC.

 

Camera

In terms of photo quality, at least judging from the specs on the paper, we believe that Samsung Galaxy A70s will be slightly better, especially when it comes to selfies, thanks to their 32 MP cameras. Between Galaxy A70s and Realme X2, the latter provides richer hardware since it sports an additional dedicated macro camera. But this does not mean it will be a better camera phone: once we tested both the algorithms, we can let you know. But given that they debuted a few days ago, we can not give you the most detailed information.

 

Battery

Both Samsung Galaxy A70s and Redmi Note 8 Pro feature a bigger 4500 mAh battery than Realme X2. But given that the chipset of the Redmi Note 8 Pro (and the display too) is less efficient than the Snapdragon 675, the Galaxy A70s should provide a longer battery life. Realme X2 is even more efficient than Galaxy A70s, but we doubt that its 4000 mAh battery will reach Galaxy A70’s level.

 

Price

You can grab a unit of the Redmi Note 8 Pro on the global market for just €250/$275, Realme X2 starts from just €210/$230 in Asia, and Samsung Galaxy A70s will carry a €380/$415 starting price. At these prices, Realme X2 looks like the most balanced value for money phone.

 

Samsung Galaxy A70s vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

PROs

  • Great graphics performance
  • Nice cameras
  • Good battery life
  • Wide display

CONS

  • IPS display

 

Realme X2

PROs

  • Amazing performance
  • AMOLED display
  • Great front camera
  • Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Samsung Galaxy A70s

PROs

  • Longer-lasting battery
  • Great cameras
  • Micro SD dedicated slot
  • Great display

CONS

  • Lower-end performance

LG Q60 launches in India for ₹15,000

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Back in February, LG announced the Q60 alongside the K50 and K40 smartphones. The LG Q60 was later rebranded as the LG X6 for its home country in June. The LG Q60 has now made its way to India, nine months after it was first announced.

LG-Q60

The LG Q60 (LMX525ZAW) has a price tag of ₹15,000 (~$212), much cheaper than the price in Korea (KRW 349,800/$290).

That price gets you a phone with a 6.26-inch HD+ IPS FullVision display with a U-notch. The LG Q60 packs triple rear cameras – a 5MP 120° Super Wide-Angle Camera, a 16MP main camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The camera app packs features such as AI CAM which brings object recognition and automatically and accurately selects the best settings, Flash Jump Cut, Gesture Shot, and also has a YouTube Live button, so you can begin streaming right away. It has a 13MP selfie camera.

LG Q60 cameras

The phone is powered by the Helio P22 chipset and paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The LG Q60 is MLT:STD 810G certified, so it will survive high and low temperatures, vibrations and shocks.

The phone has a dedicated Google Assistant button on the left side. You can press once to wake, double press to see your day’s snapshot, and long press to enter Walkie Talkie Google Assistant Input mode. There is also DTS:X 3D Surround Sound.

The phone runs Android 9 with LG UI on top and comes with unique features such as Link Shot – which will let you take a screenshot of a webpage and allow you to jump right back to that webpage anytime when you view the screenshot in your gallery app. There is also Crop Shot which lets you crop part of what is on your screen and pin it to another screen to copy the details you need without the need for switching back and forth.

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The LG Q60 has dual SIM support with a dedicated MicroSD card slot. It has a 3500mAh battery and charges via a MicroUSB port. It has OTG support and also an audio jack.

The phone is available in New Morrocan Blue and will be available in offline stores on October 1.

UP NEXT: LG patents a new smartphone design with a rollable display

 

UMIDIGI F2 is the best budget smartphone carrying punch-hole quad camera

By
Simranpal Singh
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Every season we see new smartphones powered with new innovative features. Due to immense competition in the industry, UMIDIGI has also launched the successor to F1 i.e UMIDIGI F2 last week. It carries outstanding spec sheet with the dedicated punch-hole Quad camera at affordable pricing.

umidigi F2

Read More: Ulefone F2 Infinity-Display smartphone first hands-on video

To match the ongoing trend of powerful cameras and high-end displays, UMIDIGI F2 has been launched on September 23rd with a 6.53-inch FHD+ FullView display. There’s a 32-MP front-facing camera embedded in the punch-hole display on the top-left corner. It packs the same front sensor which is also present on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. The camera is carved by utilizing accurate laser cutting technology to cut-out the upper corner.

Such a premium work to precisely fit on the front-camera is done to prevent camera blockage which can degrade the picture quality.

Other specifications include a 48MP ultra-wide macro quad camera, an ultra-wide camera, a macro camera, and a depth camera. UMIDIGI F2 is powered with Helio P70 SoC and coupled with a 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage. You’ll also get NFC for wireless payments and runs on latest stock Android 10.

The UMIDIGI F2 global sale will commence on October 14 on Aliexpress. It is expected to retail for $250. There will be a launch promotion at a lower price for the users who have added it to the cart at UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress. We suggest the interested users add it to the cart to get additional discounts.

The users who are looking to get it for free can enter the big giveaway. More details about the device can be seen at the.

Read More: Giveaway: Win a UMIDIGI F2 Smartphone with Quad Camera

Alleged Honor V30 display sports pill-shaped punch hole

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The Honor V30/Vera30 is an upcoming Honor flagship that will be powered by the new Kirin 990 5G processor. There should also be a non-5G version with the Kirin 990 inside. Ahead of the launch date which is still unknown, a photo showing what is said to be the phone’s display has surfaced on Weibo.

The Honor V30 is shown to have a display with very thin bezels. In addition to that, the screen has a punch hole. However, this is not like the one in its Honor 20 series but a pill-shaped one like that of the Samsung Galaxy S10+.

Honor V30

The punch hole houses two cameras but differs from that of the Galaxy S10+ with its position. Honor has decided to place it on the top left corner of the display instead of the right corner.

The display type is not known but we hope Honor makes the switch to AMOLED for its V-series flagship. If it is an AMOLED screen, then we can expect an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The Honor V20 launched in December last year. If Honor decides to stick to that schedule, then we still have a couple of months of waiting before the Honor V30 arrives.

UP NEXT: Europe’s Honor 9X Pro will differ from the Chinese version

 

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Pixel 4’s Motion Sense will work in these countries and with these apps

By
Habeeb Onawole
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When the Pixel 4 launches on October 15, it will come with a feature called Motion Sense. Motion Sense will allow users to control the device without touching it, thanks to the Soli Radar sensor buried in the top bezel.

However, it has been revealed that the feature will only in certain markets. A list of countries where it will work in has been released as well as a list of supported countries. Before we get to the lists, it is important to state why Motion Sense is available in some markets and not others.

Pixel 4 Sensors

Motion Sense is based on Project Soli, a technology that uses advanced radar technology. Therefore, Google has to be granted permission to use this technology in countries including the United States. So these countries were the feature will be supported can be said to be those that have granted Google permission.

The list of countries was obtained from the Motion Sense app by Nextrift, a Malaysian tech blog that has got its hands on a unit.

Countries/Territories with support for Motion Sense

  • American Samoa
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Guam
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Puerto Rico
  • Romania
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Virgin Islands, U.S.

The list of countries may increase at launch or post-launch. Notable countries not on the list are China (not surprising), India, Japan, and Mexico. There is also no African or Middle-Eastern Country on the list.

For the apps that support Motion Sense, the list is populated by streaming and playback apps. We definitely hope Motion Sense does more than just change tracks.

  • Amazon Music
  • Deezer
  • Google Play Music
  • iHeartRadio
  • Pandora
  • Spotify
  • Spotify Stations
  • YouTube Music
  • YouTube

The Pixel 4 duo will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor, 90Hz displays, Titan M Security, and FaceID. They will run Android 10 out of the box with exclusive and new software features. be available in Just Black, Oh So Orange, and Clearly White.

Non-contact gesture control is not a new feature in the mobile industry. A number of Chinese phones including Doogee have offered them on phones in the past though they are definitely not as advanced as the Pixel 4’s Motion Sense.

Earlier his year, LG announced something similar called Air Motion which is available on the LG G8 ThinQ which allows you to not control playback but also control volume with a gesture similar to you turning a knob. You can also take screenshots with a pinch gesture.

Huawei’s Mate 30 Pro also has a similar feature allowing you to swipe to scroll and make a grab-gesture to take a screenshot.

UP NEXT: Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL prices to be slashed by Rs. 10,000 during upcoming Flipkart sale

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Huawei Wallet’s Auto Card Selection will make payments extremely easy on the Mate 30 Pro

By
Joel Joseph
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Smartphones have basically replaced most of your access and credit cards, especially in China. You can simply open the designated app on your phone to make shopping payments, unlock doors, buy tickets for transportation, and so on. Physical identity cards have also been replaced by virtual e-ID cards on your phone. And Huawei Wallet’s auto card selection makes this process extremely easy on your phone. Huawei Wallet automatic card selection

Traditionally, you would have had to manually select the appropriate card while making payments or buying a ticket for transportation. But Huawei Wallet’s auto card selection feature launched alongside the Mate 30 Pro can automatically identify the appropriate card according to the situation.

All you have to do is open the Huawei Wallet app and place your smartphone close to the scanner. The Wallet app will automatically select the appropriate card at the time of use. For example, if you are at a subway station, you can simply open the Huawei Wallet app and it will automatically select your subway card to purchase a ticket. Similarly, if you are at the supermarket about to make a payment, it can automatically select one of your credit cards (already added to the app) to make the payment. In short, you don’t have to individually select the card each time you use your phone for payment or authorization.

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It’s a really cool feature especially if you live in a country like China where you can practically do anything using your smartphone. However, it remains to be seen if this feature is made available internationally.

UP NEXT: Huawei’s Global Flagship Store opens in Shenzhen, Long queues spotted for Mate 30 series

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