Update: The sales figures include that of the Mi 9T series too seeing as the official Xiaomi Twitter account tweeted the same but for the Mi 9T series.
The Redmi K20 series has been quite a hit since it launched. Today Redmi has revealed that it has sold 3 million units globally.
That figure took only 4 months to achieve and that figure should even be higher for two reasons. First, the Redmi K20 series didn’t launch in India until July and the first sale was on July 22, two months after it launched in China.
Second, this is just for two markets, as the Redmi K20 series are sold as the Mi 9T series in markets other than China and India. If Redmi were to include the sales of the Mi 9T series, then the figure should be higher.
The Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro share a similar design. They have a notch-less display, triple rear cameras, and a pop-up selfie camera. They also have the same battery capacity. However, the K20 has a Snapdragon 730 processor while the K20 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor. The Pro model also supports 27W fast charging while the K20 maxes out at 18W.
Some Redmi K20 Pro users already received Android 10 in China and India but Redmi says a wider roll-out will begin in October.
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau is known for his essays explaining the design of its upcoming smartphones but that is usually restricted to sketches. However, the CEO took a rare step today by unveiling renders of the OnePlus 7T first on the OnePlus community.
The design looks familiar and that is because it has popped online as far back as December 2018, leaked by teenage tipster Ishan Agarwal back in December 2018. The sketch was also shared by Twitter leakster Evan Blass a few weeks back. What makes it stand out is the circular camera module at the middle.
Pete Lau took us down memory lane, highlighting the design progression right from the OnePlus One to the OnePlus 7. He also gave us an insight into the design language of the OP 7T and why the company adopted such a design. He noted that the camera housing is completely reimagined and they expect it to make a bold visual statement. The camera is also designed to flow naturally with the overall design for a seamless appearance.
The circular housing holds a triple camera setup with the three sensors making a perfect symmetry when viewed from any direction. The CEO hinted that the design was selected after perusing over fifty design iterations. The rear panel is made from the 4th generation matte-frosted glass.
The front design wasn’t featured in Pete Lau’s essay so we can’t say for sure the type of notch the OP7T will have or even if it will have one or not. However, leaked 3D renders point to a waterdrop notch design to be on the OnePlus 7T display.
Are you tired of seeing Huawei Mate 30 Pro leaks and teasers yet? Well, too bad, because Huawei has just teased even more features coming to the device on their Weibo page. There are simply no breaks on the Huawei Mate 30 info train, and it seems it’ll stay that way until the launch. For now, let’s take a closer look at these teaser videos.
1. Super Slo-mo Video recording
The first teaser video has a waiter pulling away a tablecloth like you’d see in science projects, but it’s happening in super slo-mo. This one’s an obvious nod to the super slo-mo functionality we’ve heard will be in the new Mate 30 Pro. The Mate 20 Pro had 960fps slo-mo, but rumors are claiming the Mate 30 Pro will feature 7680fps slo-mo, which is crazy.
2. Super Fast Wireless Charging
In this one, a guy who’s doing some exercise in the background manages to inflate a balloon that’s sitting in the foreground without making any contact with it. What’s more, he does it extremely quickly. Not as clear as the last one, but it’s hinting at the Mate 30 Pro’s super fast wireless charging. According to leaks, the Mate 30 Pro will be capable of 25W wireless charging, which is much faster than the current 10W standard.
We’re inside a airplane, and one of the passengers decides to open his window. It’s a lot brighter for him compared to everyone else, probably because he has Huawei’s night mode turned on. Night mode has been a staple on many of Huawei’s recent devices, so it’s not surprising that the fan favourite feature is back again.
4. Air Gestures
This one guy is bowling. He walks up to the bowling alley and throws absolutely nothing, but manages to score a strike despite this. This one threw us for a bit of a loop, but we believe Huawei will be implementing some form of air gestures into the new Mate 30 Pro. While they’ve never been a big thing in the past, perhaps Huawei has found a way to make them more practical?
The Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro flagships are all set to be announced on September 19. We have been getting a steady stream of leaks about the lineup in the past couple of weeks, but it’s not long now before we finally get to see the actual devices launch. Whether they live up to the hype remains to be seen, but we’re feeling pretty optimistic it’ll be good.
Today, UMIDIGI announced that its next flagship, the successor of F1, the UMIDIGI F2, will be officially revealed globally on September 23rd. As we’ve seen in previous news, the device will be the first Android 10 phone of the Chinese manufacturer and will come with a hole-punch display as well as a 48MP AI quad-camera. Now, new leaked render confirms these specs and reveals more information.
For starters, the render shows that it will come in 2 colors: Gradient Blue and Black. Also, following the industry trends, the back cover will have a curved texture when the light hits on it. As you can see, the photo indicates that the selfie shooter will host a 32MP sensor which is assumed to be the same flagship sensor found in Huawei P30 Pro and Honor 20 Pro, Samsung GD1. What’s also revealed is that the F2 will feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, leaving the back cover clean and more consistent-looking.
In addition, it is confirmed that the main camera will be a vertically-aligned quad setup with a 48MP main sensor plus ultra-wide, macro, and depth cameras. It seems unbelievable that such a camera setup shows up in budget flagship already but you better believe it.
The rest of the specs are yet to be known but we expect information on UMIDIGI’s Aliexpress store to be proven true. So, there will be a big, 5150mAh battery, three slots to host 2 SIM cards and a microSD card at the same time, as well as 6GB/128GB memory configuration. We’re waiting for the official announcement next week to find out the full details.
VOOC 4.0 will also bring 30W charging to devices but via wired charging. It surpasses Xiaomi’s 27W Mi Turbo Wired Charging. OPPO says the new technology is the Flash Charge solution for all.
The new charging solution will allow users to charge a 4000mAh battery to 67% in 30 minutes and to 100% in 73 minutes – a 12% increase in speed compared to the previous generation. OPPO adds that the optimized VFC algorithm helps reduce the charging time required for the last 10%. The charging technology also features reduced internal resistance and reduced heat generation thanks to an efficient adapter and an advanced battery design. With VOOC 4.0, the temperature is controlled even when playing a game and charging at the same time.
VOOC 4.0 is also backward compatible with all Flash Charge technologies up to VOOC 3.0, so you are fine using a VOOC 4.0 charger for your older devices.
OPPO also revealed that the new technology will appear first in the upcoming OPPO K5, a successor to the OPPO K3. This is the first time we are hearing of the device. So other than the new charging technology, we practically know nothing else about it. We expect more details will surface soon.
VOOC technology was first launched in 2014 and now OPPO has filed over 1700 patents related to the technology. It is now used in over 30 devices and serves more than 145 million users. OPPO has also licensed the technology to other companies.
Nowadays is easier than ever to buy a laptop that isn’t just affordable but also combines good build-quality and performance. Manufacturers like XIDU has made that possible and the XIDU Tour Pro is a perfect example having a ton of great features that make it a standout laptop. One of its killer features is the one-touch power button that besides turning the laptop on, it identifies your fingerprint at the same time through Windows Hello and you can enter the Desktop in as little as 5 seconds. Let’s check out the rest of the specs.
Display
Tour Pro comes with a compact 12.5″ 2K IPS display and viewing angles that reach up to 178 degrees. Images and videos are viewed in exceptional definition and high quality. It is combined with Intel’s HD 610 Graphics so you can enjoy some light gaming too.
Storage
Laptops from Chinese manufacturers usually come with slow eMMC storage but that’s not the case with Tour Pro as it sports 128GB SDD storage combined with 8GB of DDR4 RAM. Storage can be expanded to 510GB as there is an SSD card slot.
Processor and Connectivity
Inside the device lies the Intel Celeron 3867U CPU, a dual-core processor that can handle Windows 10 Home easily. in addition, there is dual-band 802.11ac/a/b/g/n WiFi as well as Bluetooth 4.0. You’ll have little to none interference or congestion with this configuration connections.
Lightweight and Long-Lasting Battery
The choice of implementing a 12.5″ isn’t random as it makes the laptop perfect for carrying around all day. After all, it is just 14.9mm thick and it weighs just 1kg. Despite its thin profile, you’ll still be able to enjoy up to 7 hours of use on a single charge.
Warranty and after-sales support
XIDU is confident that you’ll be 100% satisfied with the Tour Pro and offers a 1-year warranty. And if something goes wrong, they’ve got you covered. You can contact their support at [email protected]. Also, you’ll get a free mouse to go with your purchase.
If you are wondering what the target group of the Tour Pro is, we’d tell you that it is suitable both for a student and for a professional that is often on-the-go and wants a device easy to carry and with good performance. We like the fact that it’s easy to turn on and power up with the one-touch power button as well as the fact that it sports a high-quality/high-res display.
As we said before, it comes with a free mouse and you can get it on the company’s official shop $30 off using coupon FLASH30. You can also get it on Aliexpress with a coupon waiting for you on the product page as well as on Amazon US and Amazon UK. Lastly, you can get discount coupons for more XIDU products here.
Huawei will release the Mate 30 series on September 19 in Munich, Germany. The Chinese company is also expected to launch the Huawei Watch GT 2 during the conference. Ahead of the launch, the real-life picture of the Watch GT 2 has leaked online showing us the design.
The Watch GT 2 is the second-generation model of the premium Huawei Watch GT that was launched last year. From the picture, we can see that the Watch GT is not different from the Watch GT2 in terms of the design. It comes with two control buttons at the side which looks more sturdy than those on the Watch GT. The watch also comes with the same brown leather strap on the first-gen model.
In terms of the specifications, the Watch GT 2 is said to pack a Kirin A1 chip and would run on HarmonyOS. This will make the smartwatch the first watch to run on Huawei’s custom OS. In addition, the watch is also said to feature support for pairing with iOS and Android devices, support phone address book, sleep monitoring, Bluetooth call, remote control camera and other functions. The watch will equally come in Sports and Classic versions.
The Huawei Watch GT is made of 316L stainless steel with ceramic bezels and the Watch GT 2 seems to retain this build. It may equally retain the OLED screen panel but we can say if the screen is bigger than 1.39 inches which is the size of the earlier model. We expect other features found on the Watch GT like a durable battery, GPS, always-on screen, water-resistance and more.
Following the launch of the Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, we have seen manufacturers release refreshed models of their flagships already. Now, Redmi’s General Manager has revealed the Redmi K20 Pro will also be getting a Snapdragon 855 Plus version called the Redmi K20 Pro Exclusive Edition.
The Redmi K20 Pro was released in May and went on sale in June. When it was announced, it was one of the Snapdragon 855-powered phones with the highest AnTuTu score.
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Mr. Weibing said the goal of the company is to create a true flagship with the strongest performance that can defeat the competition hence the announcement of a Redmi K20 Pro Exclusive Edition powered by the new Snapdragon 855 Plus.
The Snapdragon 855+ has a higher clockspeed of 2.96GHz and a 15% improvement in GPU performance. Mr. Weibing adds that the exclusive edition scores as high as 473,183 points on AnTuTu. The standard edition scored 458,754 points on the benchmark test.
You don’t have to wait long for the Redmi K20 Pro Exclusive Edition as the official Redmi Weibo account has revealed that it will launch on Thursday, September 19 at 8 PM (local time).
Other than the change in the processor, the rest of the specs should be the same as that of the standard edition of the Redmi K20 Pro.
The Redmi K20 Pro has a 6.39-inch display with a 1080 x 2340 resolution. It is an AMOLED panel with an in-display fingerprint scanner. There is no notch and neither is there a punch hole in the screen. What you get is a motorized pop-up selfie camera.
The phone comes with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage but we presume the Exclusive Edition may come in only one configuration. There is a 48MP + 8MP + 13MP triple camera setup on the rear of the phone while the selfie camera is a 20MP sensor.
The phone also has an audio jack, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB Type-C port. It packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 27W wired charging and Quick Charge 4+.
ASUS, the Taiwan-based smartphone maker launched its new gaming smartphone — ASUS ROG Phone 2 in July this year and now the company is all set to launch the same device in the Indian market.
The company has today confirmed that the ASUS ROG Phone 2 gaming smartphones will be launched in India on 23rd September. It has also revealed that the phone will be available for purchase through online marketplace Flipkart.
The ASUS ROG Phone 2 features a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit HDR, Gorilla Glass 6 protection, 1ms response time, a 49ms touch latency, and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz.
It comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor, has stereo front-facing speakers with DTS:X 7.1 surround sound, and an NXP 9874 Smart Amplifier. It is the first smartphone to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset and comes packed with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage.
Coming to the camera department, the device comes equipped with a dual-camera setup on the back, featuring a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary camera and a 13MP super wide-angle camera. On the front side, it features a 24MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
It also has improved touch-sensitive triggers on the side with better haptic feedback. There is also a liquid cooling system called GameCool II with a 3D vapor chamber. The famous Aura logo is also on the back and is customizable too.
The ASUS ROG Phone 2 is powered by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging, USB-PD, and Quick Charge 4+. The Tencent Elite version with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at ¥3499 (~$509) while the Classic Version with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage costs ¥5999 (~$872).
The phone also comes in Extreme Edition which is priced at ¥7999 (~$1163) and will be available in the fourth quarter of the year. The last is e-Sports Armor Editon that carries a price tag of ¥12,999 (~$1890).
Last week, Xiaomi announced its Mi Charge Turbo 30W wireless charging technology, a significant upgrade to its 20W wireless Mi Charge Turbo that it announced earlier this year. Today, OPPO announced its own 30W wireless VOOC Flash Charge technology to rival Xiaomi’s.
The new wireless charging technology will now tie with Xiaomi’s Mi Charge Turbo for the crown of highest-rated wireless charging technology.
Zhang Jialiang who heads OPPO’s Flash Charge division said at the announcement that the wireless charging technology can charge a 4000mAh battery from empty to full in 80 minutes. This is slower than Xiaomi’s own which charges a 4000mAh battery in 69 minutes.
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He also revealed that the charging temperature is controlled and does not exceed 40°C. The wireless charging technology uses a custom wireless charging chip, has foreign object detection and five protections built-in.
The 30W Wireless VOOC Flash Charge technology actually charges at 20V 1.5A but also supports 5W and 10W wireless charging. OPPO said in the official press statement that it “uses real-time adjustment of the charging process and efficient charging components to ensure a more efficient and safer charging while avoiding overheating.”
Mr. Zhang said the wireless charging technology will soon appear in a commercial product but did not specify which of its upcoming phones it is.
Xiaomi has two new 5G products in China, the Mi Mix 5G and the Mi 9 Pro 5G. The company has now teased a new color option for the device on Weibo called as the ‘Dream White’. From the teaser, this color looks close to the ‘More Than White’ color of the Xiaomi Mi A3 that was recently launched in India.
This teaser also confirms that the Mi 9 Pro 5G will come with triple rear cameras arranged vertically on the left side of the device. There’s the Mi branding at the back along with the 5G logo. Xiaomi’s earlier teaser hints that this new model will bring powerful features apart from 5G. We already know that the Mi 9 Pro 5G is getting the ultra-fast 30W wireless charging but there could be more surprises in store.
Xiaomi today announced a new range of smart TVs along with a wide range of smart home products at the Smarter Living 2020 launch. Alongside all that, Xiaomi has also launched the Mi Motion Activated Night Light 2 in India, and this bulb comes with two sensors – an IR sensor and light sensors – that allows you to detect motion and the amount of light required in the room (low to dark ambient light) at that time.
It is equipped with a dark magnetic mount and a 360 rotating hinge. The minimalist and elegant Xiaomi design language trickles down to the Mi Motion Activated Night Light 2 enabling it to blend in perfectly in the home decor. It sports two brightness settings and conserves energy by shutting off in 15 seconds if no motion is detected.
It might not be the most exciting launch of the day, but it’s certainly an interesting part of today’s launches. It further bolsters Xiaomi’s already great lineup of household appliances. The Xiaomi’s new Mi Motion Night Light will be up for crowdfunding for a price of Rs. 500 on the Mi.com crowdfunding page from tomorrow at 12pm (noon) IST.
Xiaomi’s Smarter Living 2020 event today brought a number of affordable smart products to India. It includes the Mi Smart Water Purifier, the company’s first such product in India. To recall, Xiaomi does have a couple of water purifiers in China, but this looks like a brand new model that’s tailor-made for Indian customers.
The Xiaomi Mi Smart Water Purifier features a three filter design, much similar to its recently launched “Lentils” Water Purifier in China. These three filters work together to purify water in five stages. In the first two stages, the PPC filter clears out any large and visible particles in the water along with residual chlorine, odor, and color. The RO filter removes heavy metals and other organic materials in the third stage. The fourth stage involves the PAC filter removing odor and also improving the taste of the water. In the final fifth stage, UV light kills the remaining bacteria and viruses inside the water with 99.9% efficiency.
While this three-filter design ensures clean and safe drinking water, the real highlight of the Mi Smart Water Purifier is its smart capabilities, not usually found in this segment. Xiaomi’s Mi Home app can give you an exact picture of what’s happening inside the Purifier. You can monitor the water level in the tank, keep a track of the TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) level of the water inside, as well as the lifetime of each filter, in real-time.
The Mi Water Purifier also comes with a DIY filter replacement design which ensures you don’t have to worry about additional annual maintenance costs. Xiaomi’s water purifier is priced at Rs. 11,999 ($167) and will go on sale from September 29 in India via Mi.com, Flipkart, and Mi Home stores.
Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier
It looks like Xiaomi is finally bringing its smart products, which are extremely popular in China, to the Indian shores. Alongside this new Purifier, the company also announced the new Mi Band 4 and four new extremely affordable large screen Mi TVs in India.
Xiaomi India has just announced four new Mi TV models in India at the company’s Smarter Living 2020 event. Three of these represent Xiaomi’s new and premium line of smart TVs, and Xiaomi’s calling them the Mi TV 4X line. They feature the best specs on any Xiaomi Mi TV yet. The other fresh launch is the more budget oriented Mi TV 4A, which has a bigger focus on being affordable ala previous Xiaomi Mi TVs.
Mi TV 4X 65-inch, 50-inch and 43-inch
The Mi TV 4X series of TVs all come with ultra-slim 11mm bezels and an aluminium finish on their chassis. They’re equipped with the Vivid Picture Engine – a technology that Xiaomi has built to choose the “perfect” brightness, contrast, saturation, and other display parameters to provide what they deem as the “ultimate viewing experience”. The display can produce up to 88 per cent of NTSC colour gamut according to Xiaomi.
There’s also the brand new ‘Reality Flow Chip’, which upscales the standard 24fps content to 60fps with up to 8 million pixels. The 65-inch 4K display supports HDR, as do the smaller Mi TV 4Xs. Xiaomi’s flagship TV comes with two tweeters and two woofers, powered by DTS and Dolby Audio. Xiaomi says it supports Dolby audio content from major streaming partners.
Another highlight of the new Mi TVs is PatchWall, which integrates content from all major streaming apps, live TV feed, and other input sources, providing up to 700000 hours of content! “There is always something for everyone to watch” said Sudeep Sahu, product manager for Mi TV, while also announcing a new interface for PatchWall UI.
The new PatchWall 2.0 UI is based on Android 9 Pie, with support for Chromecast. Xiaomi is also introducing Data Saver feature with the Mi TV range, which will help users who connect their TVs to mobile data to stream content at the expense of quality. Perhaps the biggest news regarding Patchwall however is that Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are joining Xiaomi’s TV app catalogue among other apps.
When it comes to tech specs, the Mi 4X TVs are all powered by the same quad-core Cortex A55 processor and support Bluetooth v5.0 and Wi-Fi. The Mi TV 4X 65-inch costs Rs 54,999, which puts it at roughly $766. The middle of the road 50-inch variant comes in at Rs 29,999, about $418, and the 43-inch model goes for Rs 24,999, or $349.
Mi TV 4A
Alongside the Mi TV 4X series, Xiaomi also launched the cheaper Mi TV 4A 40-inch in India today. The Mi TV 4A 40-inch comes with Full HD display unlike the other three Mi TV launched in India today, though most of the other features on the device are in-line with the higher end Mi TV 4X series.
The Mi TV 4A still comes with support for Xiaomi’s PatchWall 2.0, allowing it access to the plethora of programs available. As expected, this also means that the Mi TV 4A comes with Android 9.0 out-of-the-box. The Mi TV 4A even gets the same 20W speakers Dolby+ DTS-HD audio deal out of this. Really, the only thing it seems to lack is the 4K resolution.
The Mi TV 4A launches in India with a price of Rs 17,999, or about $250. Alongside all the other Mi TVs launched today, the Mi TV 4A will go on sale in India on September 29 midnight across various retail platforms including Mi.com and MiHome stores. Xiaomi also announced a new Black coloured version of the Mi Soundbar and it can now be controlled via a dedicated remote for Rs. 4,999 ($70).
Xiaomi’s latest fitness tracker band, the Mi Band 4, which was launched in China a few months ago, has now been finally launched in India as Mi Smart Band 4. However, the Indian unit comes with a few differences compared to the Chinese variant.
The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 comes with a 0.95-inch display with 120 x 240 pixels resolution. The display is 39.9 percent bigger compared to its predecessor and is using AMOLED color screen. There’s also a 2.5D scratch-resistant tempered glass on the top.
The display is also capable of showing application notifications, including SMS, WhatsApp messages, fitness details, calls, among others. It can also control smartphone’s music playback as well as Xiaomi’s smart home ecosystem devices.
The device is water resistant up to 5ATM (50 meters) and comes with an upgraded 6-axis high-precision sensor that intelligently recognises different type of swimming strokes including Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly stroke, and Medley. It can also track six different sport modes, which includes indoor running, outdoor running, exercise, swimming, cycling, and walking.
It also comes with a heart rate sensor as well as several tracking features such as step counting and sleep monitoring. As for the connectivity feature, it supports Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (LE). The device is powered by a 135mAh Li Ion polymer battery which the company claims can offer 20 days of usage on a single charge.
The device is a bit different from the one launched in China as the Indian variant lacks the microphone as well as NFC support. The Chinese unit has a microphone that enables users to make use of the smart assistant, which is not present in the Indian unit.
The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 is priced at ₹2,299 (approximately $32) and will go on sale in India from 19th September through Amazon.in, Mi Home, and Xiaomi Online Store. The company is also offering different color options for the strap, which includes Black, Orange, Violet, and Purple.
We have already reviewed the Mi Band 4 fitness tracker, which you can read here.
The Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro flagships are all set to be announced on September 19. We have been getting a steady stream of leaks about the lineup in the past couple of weeks. Today, we have several new updates, which bares Mate 30 lineup’s color options as well as the specifications just before its launch event.
Mate 30 Lineup by evleaks
First, evleaks has shared a render showing off the Huawei Mate 30 Pro as well as the Mate 30 in different color options. It looks like both the models will have four colors at launch: Blue, Purple, Black, and Green. These renders further affirm that both the models will come with four rear cameras in a circular housing. Evleaks had already shared the individual renders of both the devices yesterday revealing the front as well. You can check those Mate 30 renders from here.
Apart from this render, we have also got an alleged image showing off the specifications of the Mate 30 series. The image reveals that the standard version, as well as the Pro version, will feature Kirin 990 with DaVinci architecture based NPU. The phones will come with four cameras at the back featuring two 40MP cameras, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a 3D camera. The setup will be capable of capturing UHD videos along with super slo-mo videos. The Pro model will feature a larger 4500mAh battery while the standard Mate 30 will get a 4200mAh one. Both phones come with 40W fast charging along with 27W wireless charging.
Mate 30 render by evleaks
Mate 30 Pro render by evleaks
Note that the Mate 30 Pro will feature a waterfall display while the regular Mate 30 should have a flat OLED panel.
Much to the delight of iPhone fans, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 11 series of smartphones comprising the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max on September 10. While the new Apple phones are slated to hit store shelves worldwide on September 20th, pre-orders have begun globally.
With the pre-sale kicking off, Apple has come up with amazing iPhone 11 cases that not only enhance the appearance of the phone but also improves its overall functionality. Aside from the official Apple store, we will check out other online stores where you can buy top-notch cases for your new iPhone.
iPhone 11 Clear Case
This easy=to-grip, Apple-designed case is extremely thin and light. Designed to offer extra protection, the case sports highly appealing color finish of the iPhone 11.
Available in multiple color options to match your mood, the iPhone 11 Clear Case is made using optically clear polycarbonate and flexible TPU materials for durability, while offering a comfortable feel. To get your hands on this tenacious and stylish case, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.
Bearing a $39 price tag, this silicone case is designed to complement the iPhone 11. It fits perfectly, covering the volume buttons, side buttons, and curves of the phone without making it look bulkier. It has a soft microfiber lining on the inside that protects your handset and offers a soft-touch finish of the silicone on the outside.
Every Apple-designed case undergoes through numerous hours of testing during the manufacturing and designing process. This ensures the case can effectively protect your phone from scratches and drops while enhancing its appearance at the same time.
You can visit this link to buy the iPhone 11 Silicone Case from the Apple Store. The case is available in black, as well as white color options.
The slim and stylish iPhone 11 Symmetry Series Case is designed to turn heads wherever you go. It’s precision design enables you to access buttons and mute switch without any sort of difficulty. Moreover, it keeps your phone safe from drops without compromising on style.
The iPhone 11 Symmetry Series Case comes in multiple color options including black, beguiled rose, aspen gleam, Saphire secret and more. While this case would normally set you back $49.95, OtterBox is offering 10 percent off on select cases + screen protection bundle.
To qualify for the discount, you need to buy both, an OtterBox case and screen protector (Alpha Glass, Alpha Flex, or Amplify). You can avail the offer by heading straight to this link.
iPhone 11 Otter + Pop Defender Series Build Your Own Case
Built to offer legendary protection, the OtterBox & PopSockets Otter + Pop case adopts a rugged, yet appealing design. The PopGrip can be pressed flat with the case, and it even works with Qi wireless charging (PopTop might have to be removed).
You can swap the PopTop designs to suit your fancy and grab everyone’s attention wherever you go. You can text using just one hand, capture better pictures, watch videos hands-free, thanks to PopSockets PopGrip.
The case is available in three color options including black, howler, and grape jelly, while the PopTop offers a wide selection of awe-inspiring designs. You can buy the iPhone 11 Otter + Pop Defender Series Build Your Own Case for $77.95 from OtterBox by following this link.
NILLKIN Frosted Shockproof Shield PC Hard Back Protective Case
Featuring salient dot design, this matte hard case is compatible with the iPhone 11. It boasts an impressive array of functions including anti-scratch, anti-skidding, and anti-fingerprint capabilities. Moreover, it is dustproof and shockproof.
Available in green, blue, gold, red, and black color options, this NILLKIN-branded protective case is currently available for $10.97 on Banggood. You can get free shipping on orders over $19.99.
You can follow this link to place your order and stand a chance of getting free shipping on your order.
Known for offering China’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices, Gearbest is now giving its loyal users a chance to avail 4 percent off on the TPU Painted Pattern Phone Case for iPhone 11. While it usually carries a $3.85 price tag, you can now buy the phone case for just $3.68.
Moreover, you can qualify for an add-on item worth $4.59, if your cart value exceeds $20.
This elegant TPU Painted Pattern Phone Case features high quality painted patterns for a premium look. It is skid resistant and anti-fingerprint and has built-in airbag slot for protecting the phone from shock.
You can visit this link to check out more details about this shatter resistance phone case and grab the discount before the promo ends.
Designed to offer more features than just protect your phone, the iPhone 11 Case Wallet S is a secure alternative for all your essentials. Aside from keeping your phone safe, the Wallet S offers ample space for you to keep your cards and cash.
Providing full-screen coverage, the iPhone 11 Case Wallet S is made using PC and premium synthetic leather materials for durability and comfort. The Waller S has gone up for pre-order bearing a $34.99 price tag on Spigen.
The iPhone 11 case is available in black color option. You can place your pre-order by following this link. Note that the pre-order will ship in five business days.
The Slim Armor CS provides hearty storage space for you to keep your cards and cash while offering top-notch protection from daily drops. Carrying a $39.99 price sticker on Spigen, the phone case is available in three color options including black, gunmetal and rose gold.
The Slim Armor CS is made using PC+TPU materials and employs a dual-layered design for extreme drop protection. This Mil-grade certified case allows you to store up to two cards and cash.
Moreover, it adopts Air Cushion Technology and is compatible with wireless and reverse charging. You can visit this link to check out more details about the Slim Armor CS and place your order.
The super sleek and slim Liquid Air protects all your necessities under a single layer. Available in matte black, the iPhone 11 case sport a subtle modern design, coupled with the grip-friendly exterior.
This highly flexible iPhone 11 case uses a shock-absorbent layer to protect your phone from shocks. It has ultra-responsive buttons and is compatible with wireless and reverse charging as well.
While you’d normally expect an iPhone 11 case offering comparable features to cost a bomb, the Liquid Air is currently up for grabs for just $19.99 on Spigen. You can follow this link to get your hands on this feature-rich phone case.
Gearbest is doling out a noteworthy 5 percent off on the Happy Cat Full Protection Embossed Phone Case, which is compatible with the iPhone 11. As a result, you can now buy the phone case for a lowered price of only $6.07 from the Chinese online store.
It is worth mentioning here that the embossed phone case retails for $6.38 without the aforesaid discount. On top of that, you can qualify for a $4.59 add-on if your order exceeds $20.
An absolute steal at this price, the Happy Cat Full Protection Embossed Phone Case is available in a slew of attractive color options including black, navy blue, brown, gray, valentine red, and orange-gold.
It is made using high-quality leather with exquisite technology. Moreover, it offers anti-skid, wear-resistant, self-cleaning characteristics, along with anti-collision, anti-fall functions.
You can follow this link to check out more details about the Happy Cat Full Protection Embossed Phone Case and avail the discount before the promo wraps up.
Earlier this month, Honor launched Honor Play 3 smartphone in China and a piece of new information showing that an official mini version of the device was also on its way to the market. Now, the Honor Play 3e has officially launched, carrying with it a rather nice design, some decent specs, and a pretty great price tag to boot.
When it comes to specs, the Honor Play 3e is decidedly a budget device. It features a 5.71-inch display with a 1520×720 resolution. The device runs on a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset along with, 2/3GB of RAM and 32/64GB internal storage configurations. A big new selling point for the device is the expandable SD card slot, which takes cards of up to 512GB.
For the camera, the phone has a single 13-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and a 5-megapixel front-facing selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture. It runs on the EMUI 9.1 skin, based on Android Pie out-of-the-box. On the battery front, the phone is fueled by a 3020mAh battery unit, which is more than enough for a mid-range phone like this.
The connectivity features on the phone include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, GLONASS,3.5mm audio jack, dual-SIM and micro USB port. Of particular note is that the sim and SD card tray have three slots, which means you don’t have to choose between a second sim card and a microSD card with the Honor Play 3e.
Honor Play 3e uses a dual color design with gradient finishes, and comes in three color options – Black, Gold and Blue. When it comes to pricing, the Honor Play 3e with 2GB+32GB goes for 699 yuan ($99), while the 3GB+64GB variant goes for 899 yuan ($127). It’s available for purchase through VMall and all other major Chinese eCommerce sites.
Xiaomi officially released three new smart hardware products today. First up, we’ve got Xiaomi’s new XiaoAI Speaker, the latest in the company’s line of smart AI-powered speakers. Next up, we have the XiaoAI Speaker PRO, a more powerful version of the normal speaker. Then finally, we’ve got the AC2100 Wi-Fi router. So, let’s take a closer look at all these devices.
XiaoAI Speaker and XiaoAI Speaker Pro
Xiaomi’s latest XiaoAI Speaker has a simple white mesh design, very similar to their previous smart speakers. It even retains the same rectangular prism design. On the top are the controls which include the play/pause button, volume control buttons and the microphone mute button. Aesthetically, it’s almost identical to the previous speaker.
It comes with a Hi-Fi audio processing chips, as well as a 360-degree sound field and professional DTS tuning. The smart speaker’s main function is its ability to control several smart home products. Xiaomi says it can control up to 5000 different smart home products. It is able to connect to these products via Xiaomi Bluetooth Mesh Gateway.
For example, it can connect to the Mijia Bluetooth Temperature and Humidity sensor and you can ask the speaker what the temperature or humidity is and it will get the readings from the sensor. That way, you don’t have to get up to check the readings on the sensor or open the Mijia app to view the readings.
So, what exactly sets the Pro apart from the standard XiaoAI Speaker? First off, the Pro features a black colour scheme over the standard’s white. On top of that, the Pro also has support for Xiaomi’s IR remote, allowing for easier control over Xiaomi’s large variety of household products. The normal XiaoAI Speaker will set you back at 269 yuan ($38), while the Pro costs a slightly higher 299 yuan ($42).
The Xiaomi AC2100 Wi-Fi router supports IPV6 and is optimized for Xiaomi’s Smart Home infrastructure. Xiaomi router AC2100 comes equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port and Gigabit dual-band Wi-Fi, 4 high-performance gain antennas and 6-channel signal amplifiers, a dual-core CPU and 128MB of built-in memory. There’s even a built-in NetEase UU accelerator, which can improve gaming performance on consoles.
As previously stated, the AC2100 is equipped with a dual-core four-thread 8800MHz high-speed CPU, as well as 128MB RAM and 128MB flash memory, allowing for more devices to connect smoothly at the same time. The built-in high gain antennas are precisely designed to avoid the performance impact caused by incorrect antenna placement.
The Xiaomi router AC2100 integrates 2-way and 4-way power amplifiers and low-noise amplifiers in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless chips to improve signal penetration and coverage. The whole machine adopts a three-dimensional heat dissipation structure, and the air convection channel cooperates with the large area heat sink to effectively reduce the chip temperature.
There’s even Wave2 Mu-MIMO (multi-user, multiple-input and multiple-out) technology on board, which allows multiple terminals to communicate at the same time. Finally, the router is equipped with an LDPC (Low Density Parity Check Code) error correction algorithm to enhance data anti-interference ability and improve transmission efficiency.
The Xiaomi AC2100 is also relatively cheap at a mere 229 yuan, which is about $33. All three of these devices will go on sale over at Xiaomi.com, Tmall, Jingdong Mall and their official stores starting at 10:00 on the 20th of this month, and they’ll also begin shipping right after that. Stay tuned on Gizmochina.com for all your Xiaomi news.
After launching the Vivo NEX 3 5G smartphone in China, the company has now officially announced its own payments service in its home country, dubbed as Vivo Pay. The Vivo Pay is being launched in China in partnership with China Mobile Alliance.
As per the report, in the initial stage, Vivo Pay will be supported on seven smartphones from the company and the service is being supported by 18 banks and 17 million merchants across the country.
Shi Yujian, Senior Vice President of Vivo, revealed that the company has more than 250 million users, which could help the company smoothly transition into the financial business. Along with the Vivo Pay, the company has also announced Vivo Wallet service. China UnionPay is one of the first partner of Vivo for the finance business and in the future, the company is aiming to introduce more services and will have more partners on-board.
Vivo Pay comes with support for various payment methods, including mobile phone flash payment, card code integration, online payment and label payment. Along with 18 banks and 17 million merchants, Vivo mobile phone flash covers 17 cities and over 900 regional bus lines as well as 18 city bus cards.
Earlier, it was reported that Wang Lei, former President of Netease Finance could join the company to lead this new financial vertical of Vivo. It has now been confirmed that he has joined the company as a General Manager. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Zhejiang University and has experience with technical team management, payments services, consumer finance, wealth management, and blockchain.
With the launch of Vivo Pay, the company has joined the increasing list of smartphone manufacturers that have jumped into the financial market. The list of such companies include Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, and more recently Apple.
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