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Vivo V1936A 3C certified; Could be arriving as iQOO Lite

Yesterday, a leakster from China had revealed that Vivo’s iQOO brand is gearing up to launch a Snapdragon 855 powered edition of the iQOO Neo smartphone that gone official in July. A new Vivo phone with model number V1936A is believed to be the rumored iQOO Neo sequel. It is speculated that it may arrive in the market as iQOO Lite.

Vivo V1936A iQOO Lite 3C Certification

The 3C listing of the Vivo V1936A reveals that its retail package may include a charger that support 33W fast charging. Rumors surrounding the iQOO Neo sequel have revealed that it will be arriving with 33W fast charging support. This suggests that the newly spotted V1936A could be the next iQOO smartphone. Hopefully, the Vivo V1936A may appear on TENAA’s database soon with its entire specifications.

Could be it called Vivo iQOO Lite?

The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powered iQOO phone supports 44W rapid charging whereas the iQOO Neo that features the older Snapdragon 845 carries support for 22.5W charging. Since the iQOO Neo’s sequel is rumored to be equipped with Snapdragon 855 as well as 33W fast charging, it could be slotted between the iQOO and iQOO Neo in the market. Vivo had recently trademarked NEX Pro, NEX Neo, NEX Lite, Vivox Pro, Vivox Lite and iQOO Lite with EUIPO. iQOO is yet to launch a smartphone with iQOO Lite name. The moniker looks suitable for the newly Vivo V1936A. However, it is advisable to wait for further reports to know about its name.

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vivo iQOO Neo

So far, it is known that the alleged iQOO Lite will come equipped with an OLED screen with a waterdrop notch. Like the other iQOO phones, it is expected to come equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. The handset may house a 4,500mAh battery.

The purported iQOO Lite smartphone is to arrive with an attractive price tag. The highest configuration model of the iQOO Lite that has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage costs 2,298 Yuan (~$321). On the other side, the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage base model of the Vivo iQOO phone carries a pricing of 2,698 Yuan (~$369). The rumored iQOO Lite could be priced around 2,398 Yuan (~$335). Since it is just assumption, it is advisable for some reliable information to appear to know about its pricing.

 

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Meizu 16T Launch invite reveals an October 23 launch date

The Meizu 16T has been in and out of the news all year long but it seems the device is finally set to go official. A leaked invitation has appeared which points to the launch of the Meizu 16T in China and October 23.

The launch event will be held in Beijing and promises “big screen entertainment”, obviously referring to the immersive screen ratio. The Meizu 16T was earlier spotted by AnTuTu on its database, revealing some key specifications.

The 16T is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset which is the same one on the Meizu 16s. The 16T is also shown to come with a 1080 x 2232 pixels resolution and a tall aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The upcoming flagship had also appeared on TENAA revealing it wil have a 6.5-inch OLED screen. This is bigger than the 6.2inch display found on the Meizu 16s Pro and Meizu 16s. The 16T comes in 6GB + 128GB variant as well as 8GB + 256GB.meizu 16t

Further, the Meizu 16T comes with a 4400mAh battery and will run on Android 9.0 Pie. The phone packs a 12MP+10MP+5MP triple camera sensor. At the front, there is a16MP selfie camera. We must note that the Meizu 16s boasts of a more powerful 48MP + 20MP + 16MP triple camera.

 

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BEST Xiaomi Smart Products of September 2019

Unlike a lot of people around the world think, Xiaomi is not only phones. The Chinese giant expanded in most of the hi-tech sector with several kinds of products, and it is still expanding every day more. Every year, the company launches dozen of smart products which do not belong to the smartphones market but still provide innovative smart features. Even this month, the company came up with so many products that it is very hard to remember them all. That is why, in this article, we will show you the top Xiaomi smart products launched or announced in September 2019.

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1Xiaomi Mi TV Pro

Mi TV Pro

TVs are among the key sectors of Xiaomi’s business. The company recently unveiled the new flagship-class Mi TV Pro alongside the innovative Mi Mix Alpha, and it officially went on sale in China three days after. The Mi TV Pro debuted in three variants with 43 inches, 55 inches, and 65 inches screens: the 55-inch version went sold out in a short while after the launch. The Mi TV Pro is amazing because it supports 8K content reproduction, despite it has just a 4K LCD display. It comes with a great build quality as its rear panel is composed of an optimized aluminum alloy with a 3D carbon fiber texture. The TV is powered by the Amlogic T972 chipset running at frequencies up to 1.9 GHz and paired with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. It is bundled with a Bluetooth remote which supports voice input.

You can read more about the Xiaomi Mi TV Pro here. 

 

2XiaoAI Speaker

XiaomiAI Speaker Pro

The XiaoAI Speaker and the XiaoAI Speaker Pro released on September 17 are not classic Bluetooth speakers. They are smart speakers just like Amazon’s Echo speakers and the Google Home lineup, but they support XiaoAI virtual assistant instead of Alexa or Google Assistant. They have a Hi-Fi audio processing chip and they support a 360-degree sound field as well as a professional DTS tuning. XiaoAI Speakers can be used to control up to 5000 smart home appliances with deep support to dedicated voice controls. Both the speakers were launched in China and they carry $38 and $42 price tags respectively.

You can read more about the XiaoAI Speaker here.

 

3Xiaomi Hey Plus 1S

Hey Plus 1S

The Mi Band series is the main line-up of fitness smart bands by Xiaomi, but it is not the only one. Last year, the Hey Plus line-up anticipated the Mi Band series with a model sporting a similar design to the Mi Band 3. That is why we believe the newly-announced Hey Band 1S may sport a similar form factor to the upcoming Mi Band 5. The Hey Plus 1S has a new design adopting a rectangular shape for the display instead of an elliptical shape. The smart band has an integrated NFC module and a 0.95-inch AMOLED display with 24-bit true color and a pixel density of up to 282 ppi. It has a 50 ATM water resistance and a 120 mAh battery lasting up to 18 days. And it costs just $25.

You can read more about the Xiaomi Hey Plus 1S here.

 

4Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 3 50W

Mi PowerBank 3 50W fast charge version

In September, Xiaomi launched one of the fastest power banks ever brought to the shelves. It is a variant of the known Mi Power Bank 3 with the support to 50W fast charging and a capacity of 20,000 mAh. It measures 153.5 x 73.5 x 27.5 mm and it rocks 2 USB-A ports and a USB-C port, as well as a USB-C charging port. It is still not on sale, but we know it will carry a price tag equivalent to about $42 at the actual change.

You can read more about the Mi Power Bank 3 50W here.

5Xiaomi heated goose down jacket 3.0

Xiaomi jacket

This is not a launched product but it was just crowdfunded on the Youpin crowdfunding platform in China. We are talking about a new heated goose down jacked with smart temperature control. The key feature is the fact that it can be powered by a classic power bank. According to Xiaomi, a 10,000 mAh power bank can deliver continuous heating of the jacket for up to 7 hours. That is a lot for a heated down jacket, enough to withstand a very cold working day. The jacket uses 90% high-quality white goose down, a smart three-speed temperature control design and a waterproof fabric texture thanks to which you do not have to worry about rain. For all the crowdfunding period it will be available for $70.

You can read more about the Xiaomi’s heated jacket from here.

6Xiaomi Mi Pocket Photo Printer

Mi Portable Photo Printer

The Mi Pocket Photo Printer went on crowdfunding a few weeks ago with a price of 299 Yuan and it will start shipping on October 2. It is one of the smallest photo printers ever and, just like its name suggests, it fits even in a pocket. It has an ABS/PC chassis and it uses ZINK inkless printing technology. It is even equipped with the support of AR photos and music. There are several print formats available in the companion app.

You can read more about the Mi Pocket Photo Printer here.

7Xiaomi 30W wireless charger

Besides the 50W wired power bank mentioned above, Xiaomi also announced an incredibly fast wireless charger on September 2019. It is a vertical air-cooled wireless charger supporting the power of up to 30W: just like the fast wireless charging technology found on the new Mi 9 Pro 5G flagship. Xiaomi claims its heat dissipation technology works very well and its ergonomic tilt design resembles a kickstand. It is not just for Xiaomi phones: you can use it with most of the phones which support wireless charging as it supports the Qi charging technology. It costs just $28, but we still do not know when it will go on sale.

You can read more about the Xiaomi 30W Wireless Charging Stand here.

 

8Xiaomi Mi AirDots Pro 2

Xiaomi Mi AirDots 2 Pro

Alongside the Mi Mix Alpha and the Mi 9 Pro 5G, Xiaomi launched the new Mi AirDots Pro 2. In case you still did not get it after reading their name: they are valid and affordable alternatives to the AirPods. These wireless earbuds support the Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and LDHC Hi-Res audio codec, as well as smart voice controls and dual microphones for environmental noise cancellation. If you have a Xiaomi phone running MIUI, you can easily connect them to your device by just opening the case and picking up the earphones. They even come with an infrared sensor for intelligent wear detection, so that they can automatically pause the music when you remove them from your ears. They went on sale in China on September 27 with a $56 price tag.

You can read more about the Mi Airdots Pro 2 here.

 

So which was your favorite Xiaomi smart product this month?

 

 

Buy STmagic SPT31 Mini Portable M.2 SSDs for Lowered Prices from GeekBuying [Coupons]

A portable solid-state drive (SSD) enables you to carry your favorite data with you wherever you go.

STmagic SPT31 512G Mini Portable M.2 SSD
STmagic SPT31 512G Mini Portable M.2 SSD

If you are in the market for inexpensive, yet reliable and portable SSDs that strike a perfect balance between speed, capacity, and mobility, you’ve come to the right place. GeekBuying is giving you a chance to get your hands on the STmagic SPT31 512G, as well as the STmagic SPT31 256G mini portable SSDs at lowered prices.

We will shed light on the aforesaid discounts and show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of placing your order. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

STmagic SPT31 256G Mini Portable M.2 SSD

Housed in a precision metal case, the STmagic SPT31 is a highly portable SSD that weighs in at just 40g and has 9mm thickness. Offering a hearty 256GB of internal storage space, the STmagic SPT31 would normally set you back $99.99, but you can now buy it on GeekBuying for a lowered price of only $49.99.STmagic SPT31 256G Mini Portable M.2 SSD USB3.1 Solid State Drive Read Speed 500MB/s

Moreover, you can extend this 50 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3Y66GPHR. The coupon helps you save $5 more by reducing the original asking price of the STmagic SPT31 256G portable SSD to just $44.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

STmagic SPT31 512G Mini Portable M.2 SSD

The larger variant of the STmagic SPT31 portable SSD comes with 512GB of onboard storage capacity, giving you ample space for your favorite multimedia content. This variant usually carries a steep $129.99 price tag, but you can buy it for just $69.99 from GeekBuying.STmagic SPT31 512G Mini Portable M.2 SSD USB3.1 Solid State Drive Read Speed 500MB/s

This is a significant 46 percent drop in the device’s original asking price. On top of that, you can grab an extra $7.50 off by applying coupon code 3GY1IANW at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring the already lowered selling price of the STmagic SPT31 512G further down to $62.49 even before placing your order.

You can follow this link to take full advantage of the coupon and place your order. It is worth noting that the promotion is slated to end in just two days.

Buy HL Happy Life Aromatherapy Humidifier Diffuser for Just $15.99 from Banggood [Coupon]

Dry air in your home can irritate your skin, nose, and even throat. People usually end up spending a lot of money trying to take care of this problem by installing an air humidifier in their homes.

HL Happy Life Aromatherapy Humidifier Diffuser

One of the most important benefits of an air humidifier is that it makes your home environment less favorable to cold and flu germs. On the downside,  a top-brand air humidifier doesn’t come cheap.

If you are in the market for an inexpensive air humidifier, you’d normally wind up buying a device that does not meet your expectations in terms of performance. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get your hands on a feature-laden air humidifier from a popular brand without emptying your pockets? Banggood is doing exactly that for its loyal users.

In collaboration with Happy Life (Xiaomi Ecological Chain), the Chinese online store which is known for offering the best bang for your buck is giving you a chance to own the HL Health Life 120ML Portable USB Aroma Air Humidifier without burning a hole in your pocket. On top of that, we will show how you can save more money.HL Health Life 120ML Portable USB Aroma Air Humidifier Oil Diffuser Mist Maker from xiaomi youpin

The highly portable air humidifier from Happy Life would normally set you back $36.28, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of $28.15 from Banggood. As if that weren’t enough, you can extend this 22 percent discount by using coupon code BGPurifier2 at checkout.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $12.16 more by reducing the retail price of the HL Health Life Air Humidifier to just $15.99. On top of that, you get free shipping on orders over $19.99.

Designed to release a soothing fragrant mist without making a lot of noise, the HL Happy Life Aromatherapy Humidifier makes your home smell better, using advanced ultrasonic vaporizing diffusion technology. It adds moisture to the air, allowing you to sleep well, cough less while easing dry sinuses.

To know more about the HL Happy Life Aromatherapy Humidifier Diffuser and to place your order, simply follow this link. Note that the coupon will be valid until October 31st only.

Realme X2 Pro officially teased to come with a 90 Hz display

Realme‘s Chief Marketing Officer teased a new phone earlier today which bears the moniker Realme X2 Pro. The device is shown to be a flagship model that would be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset. Another Realme official, this time the Chief Product Officer has also revealed an important detail of the model and this time around, it is the fact that the device will come with a 90 Hz screen refresh rate which can be toggled between 60 Hz and 90 Hz.realme X2 Pro

The OnePlus 7T was recently launched and one of the standout features is a 90Hz display refresh rate. The Realme exec had earlier teased this feature and also disclosed that the device will be cheaper than the OnePlus 7T. Interestingly, OnePlus and Realme are owned by BBK Electronics and OnePlus is known for its cheap flagship models.

The full specification of the Realme X2 Pro is not known but a recent Bluetooth SIG certification for an unknown Realme RMX1931, believed to be the X2 Pro, points to a 6.55-inch full HD display with support for Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity. The device will also run on ColorOS 6.0. It is also expected to retain the 64MP main camera and 32MP selfie shooter onboard the Realme X2.

The smartphone is also expected to release in India since it had recently received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

 

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Hyundai is developing Flying Cars with an ex-NASA aeronautics engineer as head

Flying cars are probably our future of transportation, and Hyundai is keen to grab a piece of this market. Hyundai Motor Group has just launched a new Urban Air Mobility Division that is concerned with the development of commercial flying car technology. The company’s interest in this field isn’t surprising given that the urban air mobility sector is expected to grow into a $1.5 trillion USD market in the next 20 years.

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This is the BELL NEXUS flying car concept showcased at CES 2019

Hyundai’s air mobility division will be headed by Dr. Jaiwon Shin, an experienced aeronautics engineer who used to lead NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. He has overseen projects that include a supersonic X-plane, UAS traffic management, and Urban Air Mobility. Under Dr. Shin’s leadership, Hyundai wants to establish itself ‘as a driving force in urban air mobility’.

The Urban Air Mobility division will be involved in coming up with innovative and smart solutions to ever-increasing traffic problems across the globe. Flying cars could be one of these solutions.

Flying cars has been a concept that has long piqued the interest of companies such as Uber and Volocopter. With Hyundai jumping into this emerging industry, it remains to be seen whether we’ll be able to see a commercial flying taxi or car anytime in the next 10 years.

What do you think?

 

Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G is receiving its first update, but don’t get too excited

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally made its way out of South Korea recently. The company’s first foldable is already available to purchase in the U.S. and will soon be made available in other regions such as India and UAE. Now it looks like the first update to the Galaxy Fold 5G is rolling out to its users.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Continuity
Samsung Galaxy Fold Continuity

Even if you are a Galaxy Fold user, you may have nothing to get excited about this new update for two major reasons. First, this update is limited to the Galaxy Fold 5G edition that’s currently being sold in South Korea. If you remember, in the U.S., Samsung is selling the non-5G version of the device. Second, even if you are a proud owner of the Galaxy Fold 5G, note that the update is a minor one and doesn’t bring any significant new features to the device.

So despite being the first update to the Galaxy Fold since its release, most international users won’t be eligible for this one.

 

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You’ll get a FREE Gamepad with your Black Shark 2 Pro purchase in Europe

Xiaomi’s gaming subsidiary, Black Shark is all set to release its latest gaming flagship smartphone, the Black Shark 2 Pro in Europe next week. The phone officially goes on sale in the region via its first flash sale on October 9. In order to make things interesting, Black Shark is throwing in a FREE Gamepad with your purchase alongside a few more perks.

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Black Shark 2 pro

Apart from getting the gamepad for free, Black Shark is also offering 50% discount on any gaming accessories for the device. So if you are interested in this Snapdragon 855 plus powered gaming flagship, the first sale is likely the best time to get the device as well as some of its accessories.

The gamepad, in particular, is special because it converts the Black Shark 2 Pro into a full-fledged console featuring D-buttons, stick, touchpad, L/R triggers and buttons, and even mappable gameplay buttons. The Gamepad 2.0 is designed to work with some of the most popular Android games in the market including PUBG.

More information can be found at BlackShark.com.

 

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Elephone PX Giveaway activity kicks off today, enter for the chance to win the pop-up camera phone!

After a cancelled Indiegogo campaign and the redesign that the phone went through, the Elephone PX pop-up camera phone is finally here and today the company kicked off the Giveaway campaign. The event will last a whole month and will end on October 30th so this time it’s hard to miss. To participate, all you have to do is claim as many entries as possible through the Gleam platform here.

Elephone PX

Now, as far as the full specs of the device are concerned, the mystery remains as the Chinese manufacturer hasn’t revealed much until today. The only specs we can confirm are those that are mentioned on the official page. So, the device will come with a 6.53″ display that covers the most part of the front panel. Of course, it comes with a pop-up camera and judging from the press photos, a dual rear camera will be available as well as a rear-placed fingerprint sensor. We expect the disclosure of the full specs to take place soon.

Paypal becomes the first Foreign Payment platform in China via GoPay

PayPal has received the green light to acquire a majority stake in the local payments platform, GoPay. With this approval from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), PayPal has become the first foreign payment platform to enter the Chinese market.

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According to the statement from GoPay, PayPal will acquire a 70% controlling stake in the company through one of its subsidiaries called Yinbaobao based in Shanghai. With this move, PayPal will compete with the likes of local payment platforms such as Ant Financial’s Alipay and Tencent’s WeChat Pay, both of which are extremely popular in China. GoPay has licenses to carry out online as well as mobile transactions.

Although this approval from PBOC may come as off as surprising to many given the recent trade war, it is in line with the statement made by China’s central bank last year. The central bank said that it will open up China’s payments market to foreign companies to improve competition. In this regard, American Express was approved to set up card-clearing services in China late last year.

PayPal is yet to disclose the terms of the deal. But it said that the deal is expected to close by Q4 2019.

 

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OnePlus 7T Kernel Source code is available now

OnePlus’ popularity among smartphone enthusiasts is not just because of its value for money smartphones. The company is also known for its incredible support towards the developer community. Staying true to its popularity, OnePlus has released the kernel source code for the newly announced OnePlus 7T.

OnePlus 7T charging Box

The availability of the kernel source code opens up the possibility of building custom ROMs, porting new features to older OnePlus devices and a variety of other customization options. The company has released kerne source for all of its previous smartphones, but it’s refreshing to see the code being available on the OnePlus 7T almost immediately after launch.

OnePlus’ OxygenOS is one of the best implementations of Android today. The OxygenOS 10 based on the latest Android 10 version is already being rolled out to OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro models. Older models like the OnePlus 5T and the 6T are also scheduled to receive the latest update in the coming months. The company is also actively working towards improving the overall OS with the help of user feedback. For example, recently, OnePlus committed to changing its policy of aggressively killing background apps and promised to promote custom ROMs for EOL (End of Life) devices.

 

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Sources hint Trump is considering Delisting Chinese firms from US Stock Exchanges

According to data obtained from the website of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, as of February 25, 2019, there were 156 Chinese companies listed on the U.S. exchanges with a total market capitalization of $1.2 trillion. These companies are at risk of getting delisted as three sources familiar with the lingering US/China trade dispute hint that Donald Trump’s administration is considering delisting Chinese companies from US stock exchanges.Huawei logo

This would definitely take the dispute to an entirely new level, the outcome of which we can’t predict. The move is said to be part of a broader effort to limit US investment in Chinese companies, two of the sources said. One said it was motivated by the Trump administration’s growing security concerns about the companies’ activities.

The news has triggered a reaction from the stock exchange as major US stock indexes slipped. Shares of some of the Chinese companies listed on the US stock exchanges dropped as a result. Alibaba shares closed at 5.15% lower while that of JD.com fell 5.95% and Baidu Inc declined 3.67%. The iShares China Large-Cap ETF shed 1.15%. Shares of New York Stock Exchange-owner Intercontinental Exchange Inc ended down 1.88% and shares of Nasdaq Inc declined 1.70%.

Delisting a listed company will not be an easy thing to do and at present, it is no clear how that would be done.

 

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Here’s Why OnePlus 7T doesn’t feature Wireless Charging

OnePlus announced its new OnePlus 7T flagship last week featuring top of the line specifications at a really competitive price tag. The phone has all the bells and whistles that you would expect on a 2019 flagship model, except for one major feature: Wireless Charging. OnePlus has traditionally steered clear of this technology citing slow charging speeds. The company’s CEO Pete Lau gives a somewhat similar answer for the absence of wireless charging on the OnePlus 7T as well.

OnePlus 7T featured

According to Pete, OnePlus wants wireless charging technology to be on par with its Warp Charge speeds. The company is not looking to ‘Settle‘ for anything less. Also, OnePlus is still unable to solve the heating issues associated with wireless charging technology which is why the new model skips on this feature.

While Pete’s comments about wireless charging were true up to a few months back, things have radically changed over the past one month. Xiaomi, Huawei, and OPPO have all announced fast Wireless Charging technologies for their flagship models. For example, the Mi Charge Turbo 30W wireless charging is already available on the Mi 9 Pro 5G. It charges at the same speed as most fast chargers available today. Xiaomi also has a couple of interesting wireless charging accessories that work well with its new smartphone.

20W Xiaomi Wireless Charging Station
Xiaomi also has a special 20W Wireless Charging station

Even the newly announced Mate 30 Pro comes with 27W wireless charging support, the same speed as Mi 9’s fast wired charger. But the most interesting development is OPPO’s VOOC Wireless 30W flash charge technology. The current Warp Charge 30 is actually a licensed version of OPPO’s VOOC charging and it’s extremely likely that this 30W wireless charging tech from OPPO can be used inside OnePlus’ upcoming flagships.

As compared to Samsung’s flagship models, OnePlus’ flagship series miss out on a couple of features like IP rating and wireless charging. But as the company aims to take on the premium segment of the smartphone market, it is imperative that these ‘premium’ features also make it to its devices.

 

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Huawei begins trial production of 5nm Kirin 1000 SoC

Huawei’s latest processors are the Kirin 990 and Kirin 990 5G. At the moment, they can be only found inside the Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro and their 5G versions. The processors will power Huawei and Honor flagship phones for the next year or thereabout before a new flagship SoC will be released. According to new reports, that SoC is already under development and it will be called the Kirin 1000!

Kirin 1000

According to Huawei Central, the Kirin 1000 will be built on the 5nm process based on info from industry sources. The sources also informed them that the processor will be announced in H2 2019 and first appear in the Huawei Mate 40 series.

The Kirin 1000 will feature the Cortex-A77 cores Arm announced earlier this year and which was expected to be present in the Kirin 990 instead of the Cortex-A76 cores it uses. The A77 brings a 20% improvement in performance and with the switch to a smaller node size, that improvement in performance should be higher.

There are still a lot of unknown details about the processor but that isn’t surprising since there is still about 10 months of waiting before it is announced.

 

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Xiaomi MIJIA Air Purifier Pro H with improved Formaldehyde removal launched

Xiaomi has launched the MIJIA Air Purifier Pro H in China.  The new air purifier comes with several improved features than the MIJIA Air Purifier Pro first launched in 2016. One of the improvement is an enhanced formaldehyde removal which can reach 98.56% in just one hour. The new air purifier also comes with an efficient wind path and faster air purification.  The purifier also comes with a price tag of 1699 yuan ($237).MIJIA Air Purifier Pro H

The H which differentiates the name from 2016’s MIJIA Air Purifier Pro is said to stand for “Health”. That is because the air purifier is designed to keep the entire household in good health. It features a high-efficiency HEPA filter that effectively filters out harmful substances such as pollen and bacteria in the air indoors and keeps the family healthy. The H13 HEPA filter can filter 99um particles up to 99.97%. The inner columnar activated carbon can absorb harmful gases or odours such as formaldehyde and toluene, and purify for a long time.MIJIA Air Purifier Pro H

The MIJIA Air Purifier Pro H still adopts the tower design of Xiaomi’s air purifiers and has a very powerful air purification capability. It comes with a higher CADR value of 600m 3 /h. Thus, even in a large space of up to 72 square meters, it can quickly purify the air.

The purifier has an OLED display just like its predecessor and there is a button which can be used to adjust the speed or turn it off. It can also b paired with the MIJIA app in order to keep a tab on the air quality in your house as well as remotely control the gadget. It can also be controlled via voice promote thanks to XiaoAI smart assistant and can be integrated with other MIJIA IoT products.MIJIA Air Purifier Pro H

The MIJIA Air Purifier Pro H is presently available for reservation at Xiaomi Mall and will go on sale on October 9.

 

Redmi K20 series, Redmi Note 7 series and more get Google Play Services for AR

Google’s AR Core was recently renamed to Google Play Services for AR. You would think that every new Android device that launches should support it right out of the box but that isn’t the case. Google has to manually grant support to devices which explains why there are always posts about which devices are now supported.

Google Play Services for AR

Apparently, the reason for all devices not having support right out of the box is because Google needs to work with manufacturers to “create a custom calibration profile for each device”. This custom profile is based on the camera configuration of the phone and differs for each phone.

The list gets updated regularly with some devices sometimes showing up even before launch while others are added months after they have been announced. There are also some devices that may never even make

Below is a list of the latest entries on the supported devices list:

If you own one of these devices, Google Play Services for AR should automatically arrive on your device. You can also side-load the APK on to your phone from trusted sources like APKMirror. Once you do that, you can head to the Play Store and download supported apps.

 

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OnePlus will manufacture its TVs in India by this year end

OnePlus announced two new high-end TV models in India last week dubbed the OnePlus TV Q1 and the Q1 Pro. Both the TV models come with a hefty price tag, with the Q1 starting at Rs 69,900 ($990) and the Q1 Pro at Rs 99,900 ($1414). However, there’s a possibility that these prices might go down slightly by the end of this year. OnePlus has confirmed that it will start manufacturing its new TVs in India by the end of 2019.

OnePlus TV Q1

Currently, OnePlus TVs are manufactured and imported from China which means they are subjected to import taxes. However, once the company starts making these smart TVs in India, we might see some price cuts due to the tax savings as well as changes in labor expenses.

OnePlus also confirmed to 91mobiles that it doesn’t have any plans to make cheaper and affordable OnePlus TV models in the near future. Just like its smartphones, the company will focus on the premium segment of the TV industry to make its mark.

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OnePlus TV Remote has a minimalistic design

The OnePlus TV Q1 & Q1 Pro come with a beautiful 55-inch 4K QLED panel with 120% NTSC color gamut, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and HDR10+. Both models sport 50W speakers but the ‘Pro’ version features a motorized soundbar with six front-facing and two rear-facing speakers.

 

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Flipkart Big Billion Sale: Grab Unmissable Offers on Smartphones and Other Electronic Devices

Flipkart’s hotly-anticipated Big Billion Days sale has finally kicked-off. As part of its latest sale, the Indian e-commerce giant is doling out great discounts on a wide selection of products, including smartphones.

flipkart big billion sale

With the festive season sale kicking off, Flipkart has launched the Big Billion Days sale. During the activity period, the Bengaluru based e-commerce company is offering top-branded smartphones for considerably lowered prices.

As if that weren’t enough, Flipkart is giving online shoppers using Axis Bank Debit or credit card and ICICI credit card a 10 percent instant discount. The aforesaid bank offer is available in addition to the flat discount. We have listed the best smartphone deals that are currently available on Flipkart to expedite and facilitate the search process for you.

Redmi Note 7S

Much to the delight those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the Redmi Note 7S smartphone without spending a lot of money, there’s a noteworthy 28 percent off available on the handset. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy the phone for a lowered price of only 9,999 INR, while it usually retails for 13,999 INR.Redmi Note 7S

Moreover, you can avail a 10 percent off with Axis Bank Credit and Debit Cards. To take advantage of the discount, simply follow this link.

Vivo Z1Pro

The well-received Vivo Z1Pro usually retails for 15,990 INR, but you can now get your hands on it for a lowered price of just 12,990 INR from Flipkart. This is a noteworthy 18 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price.Vivo Z1Pro

In addition to that, Axis Bank Credit and Debit Card users can avail a 10 percent discount. You can visit this link to grab the discount, which is available on the Sonic Black, and Sonic Blue color options.

Google Pixel 3a XL

Along with a slew of other unmissable offers, Flipkart is offering a 22 percent off on the Google Pixel 3a XL, which usually sells for 44,999 INR. Much to the relief of those on a tight budget, the coveted handset is now available for a dropped price of just 34,999 INR.Google Pixel 3a XL

To ensure you do not end up missing this great discount, simply follow this link without wasting time.

Redmi K20 Pro

A part of the recently unveiled Redmi K20 series smartphones, the Redmi K20 Pro has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price tag of 24,999 INR on Flipkart.

Redmi K20 Pro

This is a significant 13 percent reduction in the device’s original selling price of 28,999 INR. Aside from that, the Axis and ICICI bank offers will help you reduce the already lowered retail price of the phone.

You can head straight to this link to grab the discount, which is available for the Carbon Black, Flame Red, Glacier Blue, and Pearl White color options of the phone.

Redmi K20

In addition to its bigger sibling, the Redmi K20 is also available for a reduced price on Flipkart. While you’d normally need to shell out 22,999 INR for the phone, it is now up for grabs carrying a reduced price of just 19,999 INR.

Redmi K20

Aside from this 13 percent discount, you can get a 10 percent instant discount for using your Axis Bank Credit and Debit Card while placing your order. You can visit this link to get the discount.

Vivo Z1x

Vivo fans haven’t been ignored either. The Vivo Z1x, which would normally set you back 19,990 INR can now be yours for a reduced price of only 16,990 INR if you order it from Flipkart.
Vivo Z1x

This 15 percent discount is coupled with an additional 10 percent instant discount for those using Axis Bank Credit and Debit Cards. To grab the offer, you need to follow this link.

Samsung Galaxy A50

Samsung’s Galaxy A50 usually retails for 21,000 INR, but Flipkart is giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to get their hands on the coveted smartphone for a reduced price of just 16,999 INR. This is a 19 percent drop in the phone’s original selling price.Samsung Galaxy A50

On top of that, you can get an extra 10 percent instant discount if you place your order using an Axis Bank Credit and Debit Card. Follow this link to place your order.

Samsung Galaxy S9

Another smartphone from the South Korean tech giant is available for a lowered price on Flipkart. The Galaxy S9 usually bears a steep price tag of 62,500 INR, but it is now up for grabs for just 29,999 INR, thanks to a 52 percent discount Flipkart is offering on its retail price.

Samsung Galaxy S9

You can grab an extra 10 percent instant discount by placing your order using a debit or credit card of Axis Bank. You can click here to check out more details about the offer.

Oppo F11 Pro

You can get a noteworthy 33 percent off on the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM F11 Pro variant, which usually retails for 29,999 INR.
OPPO F11 Pro

As a result, the handset can now be yours for only 19,990 INR. In addition to that, you can get 10 percent instant discount for using Axis Bank Credit and Debit Card at the time of placing your order.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the offer and place your order without wasting time.

Realme 5 Pro

If you have been waiting with bated breath for the Realme 5 Pro price to drop, Flipkart’s got your back. The e-commerce giant is giving you a chance to buy the phone for a reduced price of just 13,999 INR. Note that the phone usually sells for 14,999 INR.Realme 5 Pro

In an attempt to give you something more to cheer about, Flipkart is offering an additional 10 percent instant discount, provided you use an Axis Bank debit or credit card to place your order.

You can follow this link to grab the discount and check out more details about the offer.

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case Bluetooth Headset with Mic

Music lovers, rejoice. The coveted Apple AirPods has gone up for sale bearing a heavily discounted price tag of 14,999 INR on Flipkart. This is a significant 20 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of 18,900 INR. But that’s not all.
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case Bluetooth Headset with Mic

If you use an Axis Bank debit or credit card to place your order, you get an additional 10 percent instant discount at the time of checking out. You can visit this link to check out more details about the offer.

MSI GF Core 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop

If you are an avid gamer who has been searching for an inexpensive gaming laptop that doesn’t compromise on performance, you’ve come to the right place. As part of its latest sale, Flipkart is offering the MSI GF Core gaming laptop for just 49,990 INR, while it usually retails for 89,990 INR.MSI GF Core 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop

Apart from this 44 percent discount, Flipkart is allowing you to get an extra 10 percent instant discount if you use an Axis Bank debit or credit card to buy the gaming laptop. You can visit this link to grab the offer.

Apple iPad

A big hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos or playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device, the Apple iPad is now available for a reduced price of only 21,999 INR through Flipkart. This is a 21 percent drop in the tablet’s original selling price of 28,000 INR.Apple iPad

If that didn’t impress you much, you can avail an additional 10 percent instant discount by using an Axis Bank debit or credit card for placing your order. To take advantage of the discount, simply follow this link.

Apple MacBook Air

The Cupertino giant’s popular Apple MacBook Air usually carries a price tag of 84,900 INR, but much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money, the MacBook Air is currently available for just 54,990 INR on Flipkart.

Apple MacBook Air

This 35 percent discount can be extended for an extra 10 percent off by using an Axis Bank credit or debit card for placing your order. To check out more about the offer, just follow this link.

Ulefone Armor 7: The world’s 1st 48MP rugged smartphone Giveaway will start soon

The next Armor smartphone that Ulefone is going to release isn’t too far from hitting the market. As an Armor member, it will be the new flagship of the company and it will come with a triple main camera with 48MP sensor as well as Helio P90 SoC. Before the official global presales, Ulefone will host a Giveaway event during which you’ll have the chance to be among the 10 lucky winners that will get it for free. Now, let’s go through the device’s specs and features.

Ulefone Armor 7

First of all, the triple camera system includes a 48MP main camera, a 16MP camera used for night shots, and an 8MP telephoto camera for incredible close-up shots. The improved AI capabilities of the Helio P90 SoC assist in offering detailed and vivid photos. Also, a 10X zoom is supported.

Ulefone Armor 7

The Helio P90 is a pretty powerful SoC and it gets even better as it will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It is clear that it can handle complex AI apps and tasks while multitasking between them should be smooth as butter. It is the most powerful phone of the company to date.

Ulefone Armor 7

It comes with a 6.3″ FHD+ display with waterdrop notch and as always, IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810G are applied allowing for water, drop, and dust resistance. The selfie shooter is 8MP,  there are also 5 rear LED flashes while the battery capacity measures at 5500 mAh and supports Qi 10W wireless charging. All 4 main positioning systems are supported, NFC with Google Pay support is present, and it comes with Android 9 Pie pre-installed.

Of course, that’s not all it has to offer. If you want to learn more about it and participate in the Giveaway that is soon coming, visit the promotion page on the company’s official website.