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Throwback Tech Thursday: T-Mobile Pulse and Pulse Mini – A Huawei Affair?

By
Joel Joseph
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Early last year, Huawei was all set to make a big announcement at CES. For the first time ever in the U.S., the telecommunications giant was going to launch its smartphone through a carrier. Just when things were looking good for the Chinese smartphone maker, the U.S. carrier that was supposed to launch its phone, backed out. The relationship between Huawei and U.S. companies has deteriorated ever since with the latest blow being the inability to even use Google apps on its new smartphones.

But outside of the U.S., T-Mobile still sells Huawei smartphones. And their relationship is actually pretty old, with the carrier selling Huawei rebranded Android phones as far back as 2009! And when did it all begin? With Huawei’s first Android smartphone!

Huawei T-Mobile Pulse

It was the year 2009, and Huawei was still young in the smartphone market. But the company was determined to make its mark in the industry. It was one of the first smartphone makers to jump on the Android bandwagon. After the world’s first Android smartphone, the HTC Dream aka T-Mobile G1 was released in February 2009, T-Mobile launched another Android model, this time made by Huawei, in October 2009.

Huawei T-Mobile Pulse 2

Back when the T-Mobile Pulse (also known as the Huawei U8220) was launched in the market, it was one of the cheapest Android phones available. Another highlight of the phone was its large 3.5-inch display. In comparison, the HTC Dream featured a slightly smaller 3.2-inch panel. And with a responsive touch screen display and HVGA 480 x 320-pixel resolution, the phone offered pretty good features for its starting £185 price in the UK. T-Mobile UK also offered a £19.99 + £10 top up on PAYG (Pay As You Go) plan, making it extremely cheap for first time Android adopters. In case you noticed, the Pulse was launched in the UK and some other markets in Europe, and not in the U.S.

⇒ Editor’s Pick: Huawei may come with a solution for adding Google apps on Mate 30 series

T-Mobile Pulse offered an excellent Android experience at an Affordable Price

The Pulse came with a 3.5-inch HVGA display which was pretty good for its time. The phone, made out of plastic, was slightly curved at the back. There was a unique carbon fiber pattern on the back of the phone which looked cool. What made it even cooler was that the phone’s theme had a similar Carbon fiber pattern.

Huawei T-Mobile Pulse 3

Along with touchscreen input, you could use its trackball and home and back buttons to navigate through the Android OS. It ran Android 1.5 Cupcake with Google Apps installed. You could update it up to Android 2.1 Eclair, with custom ROMs further bringing v2.2 to the device. There were two more buttons on either side of the trackball, a call button on the left and an end button on the right. There were also volume buttons as well as a dedicated camera shutter button. The phone supported MicroSD cards, with a 2GB card coming right inside the box.

Huawei T-Mobile Pulse 4

Interestingly, Huawei decided to use a 2.5mm headphone jack on the device, instead of the traditional 3.5mm jack. But it was generous enough to provide a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter so that you could listen to music with your everyday headphones. There was a decent 1500mAh battery on board, which wasn’t great but did the job of keeping the phone running for a day. The 3.2MP camera was nothing to boast about. There was a low-resolution front camera as well for video calls.

A highlight of the T-Mobile Pulse was its 3G support. For its low price, it brought HSPA speeds along with other connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and even A-GPS.

 

T-Mobile Pulse had a ‘Mini’ Version Too!

The original Pulse seems to have done well to warrant a release of a T-Mobile Pulse ‘Mini’ version. This mini model was released in May 2010 with a tiny 2.5-inch display with lower resolution but still supporting HSPA 3G speeds. The phone came with the Snapdragon S1 processor with a 3.15MP rear camera, a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack, A-GPS, and Android 2.1 Eclair out of the box. Oh, there was no selfie camera on this model, unlike the larger ‘Pulse’ sibling.

 

Huawei entered the Android market with these low-end models that many of us don’t even remember. But the company has used the same Android platform to grow into the world’s second-largest smartphone maker, leaving behind big names such as Apple and Nokia.

It is enlightening to see how Huawei started its journey in the Android ecosystem with a carrier partnership from T-Mobile. But now, it might have to drop the very thing that pushed it to the top of the smartphone market. And it took just ten years for this to happen.

Huawei could be forced to switch from Android to its own HarmonyOS in the coming months. And if things get worse, jumping off the Android bandwagon could be its only option.

UP NEXT: Huawei P40 could come running HarmonyOS out-of-the-box, hints CEO Richard Yu

 

Check out some of our previous Throwback Tech Thursday articles below!

Xiaomi releases kernel sources for the MediaTek G90T powered Redmi Note 8 Pro

By
Airyl Jaszly
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Xiaomi’s recently launched Redmi Note 8 Pro is different than its predecessors in one major department. The company decided to use a MediaTek processor instead of the tried and tested Qualcomm processor. Now, Snapdragon SoCs have historically been preferred over MediaTek SoCs due to a lack of proper kernel sources being released.

Now however, Redmi is looking to change the perspective on MediaTek SoCs, and this latest bit of news is directly aimed at the modding community. Xiaomi has officially released kernel sources for the Android Pie build of the Redmi Note 8 Pro (with the MediaTek Helio G90T SoC inside), effectively remedying a huge part of the problem plaguing MediaTek SoCs in the past.

Editor’s Pick: Xiaomi files trademark application for MIX ALPHA and Xiaomi Watch COLOR

Redmi Note 8 Pro

With the release of these kernel sources, we can expect work to take off on custom kernels and recoveries for the Redmi Note 8 Pro. I personally love the ability to install a custom ROM on my device, so this is a huge advantage for this device. Perhaps more importantly, it will also allow more devices to take advantage of the MediaTek G90T SoC in the future.

There is a problem though. The currently available kernel sources aren’t complete, as they’re missing firmware for the touchscreen. Xiaomi has not officially announced that these kernel sources have been released, so it is possible that they are still in the process of uploading complete sources. Until them, stay tuned on Gizmochina for any updates.

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Sony Xperia 5 to launch in China on September 24

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The Xperia 5 is Sony’s latest flagship. It was announced at IFA 2019 in Berlin last week and is now ready to make its way to China.

Sony Xperia China, today, announced that it will unveil the Xperia 5 at an event in Shanghai on September 24. This is the same date the Xiaomi Mi MIX ALPHA/Mi MIX 4 is rumored to be announced.

Sony Xperia 5 China launch

The event is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM and run till 12 Noon. The poster shows the Xperia 5 in the four colors it will be available in which are blue, Black, Grey, and Red.

The Xperia 5 has a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display. It is a 21:9 CinemaWide Display as Sony calls it. There is a Snapdragon 855 processor under the Gorilla Glass 6 covered back as well as 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 3140mAh battery.

The phone packs triple rear camera – a 12MP f/1.6 sensor with Hybrid OIS/EIS video stabilization, a 12MP f/2.4 telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and 5-axis OIS, and a 12MP ultrawide camera with hybrid OIS/EIS. The selfie camera is an 8MP sensor. Sony has pre-loaded the phone with a bunch of professional camera features for video recording and still photos.

The Xperia 5 also has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, an IP65/68 rating, NFC, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It supports 18W fast charging and USB Power Delivery 2.0 and runs Android 9 Pie. There is Sony’s PS4 Remote Play and a Game Enhancer too.

Sony didn’t reveal the price of the Xperia 5 at the IFA 2019 launch but we should get a price when it launches in China.

(Source, Via)

 

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Grab Blackview BV9600 Pro at just $289.99 until September 25th! (video)

By
Dimitris Economou
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It looks like online shoppers are in for a treat as Blackview is holding a big promotion for the BV9600 Pro right now. For two weeks users have the chance to grab it at just $289.99 so if you are interested, visit the promotion page until September 25th.

Blackview BV9600 Pro

Blackview’s rugged smartphones are very popular among outdoor enthusiasts and starting today, they can get not just another rugged phone but a flagship device. The BV9600 Pro comes with Helio P70 SoC and an AMOLED display, a world’s first for a rugged phone. The render of the device recently appeared online:

As seen in the video, the device sports a rugged body made of a glass sandwich with a metal frame in the middle. Of course, it features IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certifications meaning that it has gone through a series of 29 tests, including shock tests, vibration tests, and more.

Blackview BV9600 Pro

On the processor side, the four big cores, Cortex-A73, now run at 2.1GHz. Meanwhile, the Mali-G72 MP3 GPU is now clocked at 900MHz. It claims to use up to 35% less power in popular games compared to the P60 and comes with Energy-Aware Scheduling+, a thermal management solution that promises to lower operating temperature by up to 4.5°C.

Blackview BV9600 Pro

Besides the rugged specs, the BV9600 Pro also comes with a business design and has flagship features not very common among rugged phones like the 6.21″ AMOLED display with 19:9 aspect ratio and narrow bezels.

On the back of the device lies the dual camera with 16MP/8MP configuration and is supported by an AI Bokeh algorithm. The selfie shooter hosts an 8MP sensor and is capable of beautiful selfies. What’s more, the battery comes with a large, 5580mAh capacity and supports wireless charging as well as 12V/2A fast charging that can recharge the battery in 2 hours via the USB Type-C port.

Blackview BV9600 Pro

Lastly, the phone sports NFC with Google Pay support and GPS+Glonass satellite positioning systems to effectively improve navigation accuracy even in complex urban environments.

Weibo images accidentally leak possible 8K Xiaomi Mi TV

By
Airyl Jaszly
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On September 12 before China’s Mid-Autumn Festival, actor Huang Cancan came to the Xiaomi Mi TV office with gifts for the staff. Photos of the visit went up on Weibo, and that would’ve been it, but that’s not the case this time. Eagle-eyed Weibo netizens found that one of the images featured a rather interesting detail. One of the monitors featured an image showing that a new product would have “all around 8K support”.

At present, most models of Xiaomi Mi TVs have 4K resolutions. If a new Mi TV comes with an 8K resolution, then that firmly places it on the high-end of Xiaomi’s TV lineup. The last product to come out of Xiaomi’s TV factory was the Redmi TV, which had solidly mid-range pricing, so a new high-end Mi TV with a matching price-tag wouldn’t be a stretch.

Editor’s Pick: Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite to launch on September 16 in Spain

We already know that Xiaomi will be launching a new Mi TV in India on September 17th. While we aren’t sure if a new 8K Mi TV will make an appearance there, we can’t rule out the possibility that it might happen. After all, what better way to announce 8K support than with official Netflix 8K content support?

It seems like the Chinese smart TV market is reaching a boiling point in terms of popularity. OnePlus is preparing to launch its maiden smart TV on September 26th with a premium offering, and Honor has already taken a deep dive with the Honor SmartVision. It would be interesting to see Xiaomi attempt to regain ground by being the first with 8K Mi TVs.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi files trademark application for MIX ALPHA and Xiaomi Watch COLOR

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Best of IFA 2019: Top Tech Products at the Event

By
Michele Ingelido
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On Gizmochina, smartphones are usually the leading stars during the main tech trade shows such as IFA 2019. But in these trade shows, especially at IFA 2019, a lot of innovative tech products from other categories get unveiled too. And often they do not earn the deserved attention. If just like us, you believe there are many other technology sectors as game-changing as smartphones, you will be glad of discovering the best tech products unveiled at IFA 2019 by reading the selection below. If you believe there are other very innovative tech products we did not mention, let us know in the comment section below the post, while if you want to know all the best smartphones released at the event, head to our dedicated article below.

 

 

 

 

Amazon Fire TV Cube

Amazon Fire Stick became a best-selling product all around the world. That is why you should have expected Amazon to launch a more powerful TV Box to make TVs smarter and more versatile. During IFA 2019, Amazon unveiled the second generation of the Fire TV Cube alongside the Fire TV Soundbar. The Cube measures 86.1 x 86.1 x 76.9 mm and integrates an hexa-core processor with a clock frequency of 2.2 GHz paired with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. A way better hardware than Fire Stick for more demanding activities. It supports 4K UHD reproduction at 60 fps with HDR, HDR10+ technologies and Dolby Vision, as well as Dolby Atmos audio. It even comes with Alexa, so it can be controlled with vocal commands besides the classic remote control. It is actually in pre-order in several countries and it will start selling in Germany on October 10, carrying a price tag of €119.99.

TCL 8K QLED TV

TCL QLED TV X8

TCL became a leader in the TV industry and it is obvious that it is trying to launch every year more innovative tech products. IFA 2019 spectators saw the debut of new amazing 8K QLED TVs with Mini LED technology. It replaces traditional LEDs and illuminates LCD panels in a brand new way, through tiny LED integrated inside the chips. They sit in the middle between LEDs and MicroLEDs and they can reach a peak brightness with HDR of 1.200 nits. TCL TVs are grouped into two series: X and X10. The former integrates a camera for augmented reality and they also come bundled with a soundbar. The X10 series reaches a 1.500 nits peak brightness and it has 120 Hz Ultra HD displays illuminated by 15.360 LEDs divided into 768 control zones. The new TCL TVs support HDR10, HLG, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision standards.

 

Acer ConceptD Pro

The ConceptD Pro series unveiled by Acer at IFA 2019 is not composed of classic notebooks. It consists of four models: ConceptD 9 Pro, 7 Pro,  5 Pro, and 3 Pro, which are advanced workstations for professionals and graphics. They feature wide 17.3-inch 4K displays mounted on particular hinges which allow the user to regulate the angle and rotate the display to work, draw and write in the best way possible. ConceptD Pro laptops are powered by CPUs up to Intel Core i9 and GPUs up to Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 which are specifically built for graphics and editing software. Starting prices will range from €1,299 to €5,999 depending on the model and configuration.

 

Lenovo Smart Tab and Smart Display

Lenovo is focusing a lot on smart home appliances, especially on hubs. The Chinese giant unveiled two new tablets and a new Smart Display at IFA 2019. The tablets are Yoga Smart Tab and Smart Tab M8 but they are not classic tablets: thanks to a docking station and a kickstand, as well as the support to Google Assistant, they can turn into smart displays and hubs for your smart home appliances. There is not much to say about the new Lenovo Smart Display as there are already several devices of this kind in the market.

 

Garmin Venu GPS

Garmin announced a lot of smartwatches at IFA 2019, but the Venu GPS is the most interesting one. It sports GPS connectivity, it supports music playback and it has a battery which lasts up to five days on a single charge (six hours if you use both GPS and music reproduction). It is compatible with both Android and iOS devices and it supports Garmin Pay. Thanks to the Body Battery mode it detects the energy of the user in order to suggest when to start training an when to stop. The Garmin Venu GPS is able to track up to 40 activities and its price starts from €349.99.

 

Razer Blade laptops

At IFA 2019, Razer refreshed its line-up of Blade gaming laptops by launching a new Blade Stealth 13 and Blade 15 Base. They are the first Razer laptops to be compliant to the new Intel’s Project Athena, with high performances and low power consumption. They are equipped with Intel Core 10th gen CPUs and the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU. You can choose between Full HD and Ultra HD panels with 100% sRGB coverage. The new laptops are also equipped with SSD storage and up to 16 GB of dual channel RAM.

 

Sonos Move

Usually, smart speakers are not powered by batteries, but they can only be used thanks to an AC cable. Until now. During its IFA 2019 conference, Sonos launched its first portable smart speaker: its name is Sonos Move and, thanks to it, people will be able to bring their personal virtual assistant everywhere. It is powered by a battery which guarantees up to 10 hours of music playback on a single charge, but it can also be connected to your wall socket just like other smart speakers if you need. Sonos Move is waterproof and dust-resistant so that you can really bring it in every place. Thanks to the Trueplay technology the equalization is able to adapt to the environment. Sonos Move supports both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, but it won’t be cheap: it will launch on September 24 with a €399 price tag.

 

Asus ProArt StudioBook

Just like Acer, even Asus unveiled a new line-up of notebook for professional artists and graphics at IFA 2019. It is the ProArt StudioBook series and it comes with complete support to DCI-P3 coverage, one of the most advanced image qualities and a secondary display called ScreenPad 2.0 included in the touchpad. The line-up consists of 5 different models with Intel Xeon CPUs and Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 GPU, as well as ECC storage up to 128 GB.

 

Kirin 990

Kirin 990 can not be considered a “tech product” as it is just a chipset, but we mention it because it is the world’s first SoC with an integrated 5G modem to hit the market, as well as one of the most powerful mobile platforms out there. It will debut in a few weeks on the Huawei Mate 30 series which will be unveiled on September 19. If you want to know everything about the new Huawei’s flagship chipset, head to our dedicated article.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite to launch on September 16 in Spain

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Xiaomi will be announcing the Mi CC9 smartphone outside China next week but when it arrives, it will be under a different name – the Mi 9 Lite.

It has been revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite will be announced on Monday, September 16 in Spain. The announcement quells the rumors that the Mi CC9 will launch as the Mi A3 Pro outside China.

Mi 9 Lite launch date

Before the announcement of the launch date, the device was already certified by Thailand’s NBTC last week. The certification revealed that the Mi 9 Lite shared a similar model number to the Mi CC9 sold in China.

Prior to that, a list of Google’s certified Android devices was the first to reveal that there is an upcoming device called the Mi 9 Lite and it has the same codename as the Mi CC9.

The Mi 9 Lite will have a 32MP selfie camera and a 48MP triple rear camera configuration. Other features include a 6.39-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 710 processor, 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of expandable storage. It will also have an 8MP ultrawide angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor on the back.

The phone will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner, NFC, an audio jack, and an FM radio. The Mi 9 Lite will pack a 4030mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and will have Gorilla Glass 5 covering its display and its back. It will run Android 9 Pie out of the box

(Via)

 

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Lenovo A6 Pro and the flagship Z6 Pro go on sale in India via Flipkart

By
Jed John Ikoba
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On September 5, Lenovo announced three of its new smartphones, the Lenovo A6 Pro, K10 Note and Z6 Pro in India. Two of the models, the A6 Note and Z6 Pro were scheduled to go on sale on September 11 while the K10 Note will hit store shelves on September 16. Indeed, both smartphones are now available to buy on Flipkart. Lenovo Z6 Pro, K10 Note and A6 Note

The A6 Pro comes with a price tag of INR7,999 ($110) and is available in 3GB+32GB memory configuration only. While the Z6 Pro hits India priced at INR33,999 ($475) and packing an 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.Lenovo Z6 Pro

EDITOR’S PICK: Motorola’s smart TV to debut on September 16

Of course, the Lenovo Z6 Pro is on top of the pack with its flagship lineup. The device features a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch design. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset and utilises an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Z6 Pro has a 4,000mAh battery with a 27W charger inside the box. Lenovo A6 Note

On its part, the Lenovo A6 Note has a polycarbonate body with 6.09-inch IPS LCD HD+ waterdrop notch display. It is powered by the Helio P22 SoC paired up with 3GB of RAM. There is 32GB of expandable storage onboard. The Android 9 Pie OS skinned with ZUI comes preloaded on the device. The device packs a 13MP + 2MP (depth assist) dual-camera setup at the rear. There is a 5MP front-facing camera. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery and it also features a rear-positioned fingerprint scanner.

 

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Redmi Note 8 Pro will change the perception of MediaTek: India MD

By
Joel Joseph
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Xiaomi’s recently launched Redmi Note 8 Pro is different than its predecessors in one major department. The company decided to use a MediaTek processor instead of the tried and tested Qualcomm processor. This could be a considerable gamble for Xiaomi but MediaTek India MD, Anku Jain, believes that the phone will help change the perception of consumers about the chipmaker.

Redmi Note 8 Pro

“Once the Redmi Note 8 Pro comes out, and users see the great features and performance it delivers I think the mindset will change and the phone will do well in India as well, similar to China,” said Anku Jain while talking to India Today Tech recently. He believes that the MediaTek Helio G90T gaming-centric processor inside the Redmi Note 8 Pro will change the whole game for Xiaomi as well as MediaTek.

⇒ Editor’s Pick: Redmi Note 8 Pro Unboxing/ Hands-on Pictures in all its glory

 

Is MediaTek Helio G90T really that good?

mtk g90t vs qualcomm 730g

On paper, the G90T is a significant upgrade as compared to the Snapdragon 675 found inside the best-selling Redmi Note 7 Pro. In fact, it’s a gaming-centric processor that’s comparable to Qualcomm’s own Snapdragon 730G gaming chipset. The chip comes with several premium features such as dual Wi-Fi + LTE connectivity and a powerful GPU. So it is definitely a massive upgrade as compared to the past Snapdragon processors inside the Redmi Note series models. For those who are interested, we have covered the MediaTek Helio G90T vs. Snapdragon 730G extensively in a previous post.

Interestingly, MediaTek’s collaboration with Xiaomi has been fruitful in the past. The budget Redmi 6A has been the best selling smartphone in India for the past three consecutive quarters. And the phone features a MediaTek Helio A22 processor inside.

REdmi 6A best selling phone India

But there’s a vast difference between the Redmi 6A and the Redmi Note 8 Pro. The latter is expected to be a powerhouse, and it needs to deliver on its promise of a powerful gaming experience.

Will it live up to the expectations of the users? Only time will tell. But for now, things look good. The Redmi Note 8 Pro has sold over 300,000 units in its first sale.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is expected to launch in India sometime around October of this year.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi crowdfunds a cheap Bluetooth Key Finder with two-way search function

 

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Xiaomi files trademark application for MIX ALPHA and Xiaomi Watch COLOR

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The Mi MIX 4 may actually launch under a different name based on a ruling that prevents Xiaomi from using the MIX name. A new trademark application filed a few weeks ago reveals what the name of the phone may be and surprisingly, it still has “MIX” in it.

A document has surfaced online and it reveals that at the end of August, Xiaomi applied for a trademark application for the name Xiaomi MIX ALPHA.

Mi MIX ALPHA

The MIX Alpha may as well be the official name of the upcoming MIX flagship instead of Mi MIX 4.

Actually, this is not the first time we have heard of the name. Xiaomishka tweeted earlier this month that Xiaomi found a way to keep using the MIX name and that is by adding greek alphabets to the name.

Although the trademark application spells out “Alpha”, Xiaomi may also stylize it as Mi MIXα. But that is not all the document reveals.

It also shows that Xiaomi filed a trademark application for “Xiaomi Watch COLOR” early this month. This should be the name of an upcoming smartwatch we have not heard of before and might be a surprise product that would launch on September 24. Xiaomi is actually quite good at keeping certain products a secret and the very first Mi MIX smartphone is a perfect example.

The Xiaomi Watch COLOR should be the first Mi branded smartwatch by the company and we believe it will be made by Huami who manufactures the Mi Band for Xiaomi.

What do you think about the name Mi MIX ALPHA, Yay or Nay? Do let us know in the comment box.

(Sources: 1, 2, Via)

 

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Huami launches the Amazfit GTR 47mm smartwatch in India

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Popular smartwatch maker Huami has officially launched the Amazfit GTR smartwatch for the Indian market. The Amazfit GTR should be the fourth smartwatch Huami has launched this year after the Amazfit Verge 2, Verge Lite and the Amazfit Health Watch. The Amazfit GTR comes ina 42mm and 47mm variants but only the 47mm version has been made available in India.Amazfit GTR 47mm titanium

The Amazfit GTR 47mm packs a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. The screen is covered by the Corning Gorilla 3 with anti-fingerprint (AF) coating. In terms of functions, it supports mobile phone calls, text messages, emails, calendars, social applications and other information reminders, and can also find mobile phones and control mobile phones to play music. The watch also supports contactless payment as it is equipped with a built-in NFC chip. It can also be used to unlock the smart door lock and other contactless services such as bus card.Amazfit GTR

EDITOR’S PICK: Motorola’s smart TV to debut on September 16

In terms of battery life, the Amazfit GTR 47mm daily use mode lasts for 24 days, the basic watch mode is 74 days, and the GPS continues to work for more than 22 hours. The watch comes with three material variants adorned with three high-grade metals: titanium, stainless steel and aluminium. The titanium variant just went on sale in China so we doubt if it will be available immediately in China.

As for the price, the Huami Amazfit GTR 47mm smartwatch is priced at Rs. 10,999 ($154), which is for the aluminium and stainless steel models. The price is slightly higher than the 999 yuan ($140) price in China, perhaps because of customs duties and other import costs. The smartwatch will be available from Flipkart and Myntra starting Thursday, September 12. It comes in an array of colour such as Cherry Blossom Pink, Moonlight White, Starry Black, and Tan am.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smartwatch for Just $32.49 from Banggood [Coupon+Gift]

By
Vinay Patel
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Traditional timepieces were primarily designed to show time and date, whereas newfangled smartwatches do a lot more than just display time and date – it helps you lead a healthier lifestyle.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4
Xiaomi Mi Band 4

If you are a sports or fitness enthusiasts, there are high chances that you are already familiar with these gadgets, or even own one. Taking the skyrocketing popularity of smartwatches into consideration, leading manufacturers are now coming up with feature-rich smartwatches that meet the daily needs of the wearer.

Still riding high on the success of its Mi Band 3 smartwatch, Xiaomi launched the Mi Band 4 on June 11th in China. Touted as the Mi Band 3 successor, the new smartwatch from Xiaomi boasts an array of enhanced features and improved hardware.

While top-branded smart wearables would normally set you back a pretty penny, the Mi Band 4 can now be yours for a lowered price of only $63.99 from Banggood. This is a noteworthy 36 percent reduction in the watch’s original asking price of $99.99.

Moreover, you can extend this discount simply by applying coupon code BGMICN4 at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you grab an extra $31.5 off by reducing the retail price of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 smartwatch to just $32.49.

An absolute steal at this price, the Mi Band 4 comes with a 39.9 percent bigger display with an AMOLED color screen, with 2.5D scratch-resistant tempered glass on top for added protection. Aside from that, it features a sleep monitor and a pedometer to help you achieve your fitness goals.

On top of that, the Mi Band 4 features a slew of easy-to-respond custom dials so that you can express your mood. The watch adopts Bluetooth 5.0 BLE technology for faster and stable connectivity speed.

It sports an easy-to-read 0.95 inch AMOLED color display with 120 x 240 pixels resolution. Furthermore, it has a 5ATM water-resistant rating (up to 50 meters) so you can wear even it while washing hands.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 draws its juices from a 135mAh battery that offers a battery life of more than twenty days on a single charge. The watch is compatible with Android4.4, iOS9.0 or above and supports Alipay offline payment as well.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 smartwatch and place your order. New users can take advantage of a $100 OFF coupon.Bakeey Replacement Silicone Sports Soft Wrist Strap Bracelet Wristband for XIAOMI Mi Band 3/4You get free shipping on orders over $19.99. As if that weren’t enough, you get Bakeey Replacement Silicone Sports Soft Wrist Strap Bracelet Wristband for XIAOMI Mi Band 3/4 worth $12.99 with your order.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Watch

Google Play Pass is coming soon

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Google Play Pass is a monthly subscription service that grants you access to all the premium paid apps on the Google Play Store for that month.

When it was first reported, it was a rumor but on Monday, the official Google Play Twitter account (@GooglePlay) tweeted that Google Play Pass is coming.

With Google Play Pass, you can download hundreds of premium apps and game and not have to deal with ads and even in-app purchases. Rumored price is said to cost $4.99 per month.

This is supposed to be Google‘s answer to Apple Arcade, a subscription-based service that is also priced at $4.99 per month (with family sharing) for unlimited access. Apple Arcade will be available in over 150 countries starting September 19. The service will have exclusive games from Konami, Capcom, and Ustwo (Monument Valley) among others.

We don’t know if Google will announce Play Pass this month or alongside the Pixel 4 launch which is rumored to be next month. We also don’t know about availability yet. We hope more details surface before the official unveiling.

(Sources: 1, 2  Via)

 

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Motorola’s smart TV to debut on September 16

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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On Sept. 16, Motorola will be launching the Moto E6 Plus budget-friendly phone in India. Fresh information that has surfaced today reveals that the company will be launching its first Smart TV at the same event. It is being said that the Motorola TV will be exclusively sold through Flipkart.

The reason why Flipkart will be selling the TV exclusively in India is that the retailer will be manufacturing and assembling the upcoming Motorola branded TVs. In order to deliver smooth refresh rates, the Motorola TV will be equipped with MEMC technology. It will not only allow the TV to offer good viewing experience, but also there won’t be any choppiness while gaming. The Motorola TV is expected to run on Android 9 Pie TV OS and it could be fueled by MediaTek chipset with Mali 450 graphics.

The Motorola TV is also said to be equipped with a 30W front-firing soundbar powered with DTS TruSurround Sound and Dolby Audio technology for immersive audio experience. The soundbar will have the logo of the company positioned at its center. The other three bezels of the Motorola TV are said to be thin. The other specs of the Smart TV are under the specs. However, what’s known so far suggests that it may not be a budget-friendly product.

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Flipkart will be carrying Big Billion Day sale on Sept. 29. Possibly, the Motorola TV will be available for purchase during the upcoming sale.

Moto E6 Plus Specifications

The Moto E6 Plus was showcased at the recently held IFA 2019 tech event. India is expected to receive the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage editions of the Moto E6 Plus. The handset has a 6.1-inch Max Vision display with waterdrop notch. It offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. The MediaTek Helio P22 powers the smartphone along with a 3,000mAh battery.

Moto E6 Plus

The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the Moto E6 Plus. The 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera system resides on its rear. Its front side is fitted with an 8-megapixel selfie camera. As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing of the phone.

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Kospet Prime Android smartwatch with NFC and huge 1260mAh is coming soon

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Dimitris Economou
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Apple is the indisputable king of the smartwatch industry with its sales reaching almost 50% of the total amount. On Tuesday, they released their newest model, Apple Watch Series 5 that, if it wasn’t for an always-on display, it would be a minuscule update. However, the battery life still sucks as the company hints less than a day’s life on a single charge.

Kospet Prime

The always-on display is definitely a nice feature but most users would prefer longer battery life, NFC, and wireless charging anytime. Well, Kospet is getting ready to release such a watch, Kospet Prime, and judging from the photos leaked earlier, it will sport NFC as well as wireless charging.

But that’s not the only advantages. According to information, the battery will be the biggest ever on a smartwatch at 1260mAh and will allow for up to 3 days of use or 7 days of standby on a single charge. Also, there will be two 8MP cameras that will allow for shooting photos and making video calls without the need of your smartphone. And it will support Face Unlock too!

Kospet Prime

Lastly, rumors talk about a 1.6″ round AMOLED display, bigger than other Kospet products like the Kospet Optimus Pro and Kospet Hope. What’s more, like in most of the company’s watches, memory configuration will be 3GB/32GB. If information is true, then we can’t wait to get one and test it in person!

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro’s new variant with 512 GB storage and 3,999 Yuan (~$564) is official

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro was made official on July 30. The Black Shark 2 that was announced in March came with Snapdragon 855 mobile platform and the Black Shark 2 Pro is its updated version since it features the more powerful 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform. Since launch, the Pro has been selling in 128 GB and 256 GB storage versions. Now the company has started selling its 512 GB storage edition.

The 512 GB storage variant of the Black Shark 2 Pro phone carries 12 GB of RAM and it is priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$564). The already available 12 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions of the Black Shark 2 Pro are respectively for 2,999 Yuan (~$423) and 3,499 Yuan (~$494). The handset can be availed in two colors like Electric Black and Ice Ash.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro New VariantsAfter the smartphone was made official, its 512 GB variant on a refreshed TENAA listing. The listing also included new RAM variants like 6 GB and 8 GB. These haven’t gone official yet. It is currently only available for purchase in the home market. There is no word on its international availability yet.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro Specifications

The Black Shark 2 Pro has a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display. The notch-less display offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that is coupled with 27W rapid charging technology through USB-C.

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The Android 9 Pie OS overlaid with Black Shark OS comes preinstalled on the Black Shark 2 Pro. The rear shell of the phone has a vertical dual camera setup with 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 lens with f/1.8 aperture with PDAF and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, PDAF and f/2.2 aperture. For shooting selfies, it has a front camera of 20-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. There is no microSD card slot or 3.5mm audio jack on the device.

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Chuwi UBook Pro presale begins in 2 weeks, get the chance to win one for free now!

By
Dimitris Economou
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Chuwi is ramping up its engines as they are getting ready to release their best and most powerful 2in1 tablet yet. The Chuwi UBook Pro promotion page is already up and presale will begin on September 25th. In the meantime, Chuwi is giving you the chance to win it for free as they are already running a Giveaway activity. All you have to do to participate is follow 3 simple rules:

  • Subscribe to their newsletter: Sign up using on the promotion page
  • Leave a comment: Tell them what features you would like to see on the Chuwi UBook Pro
  • Share on Social Networks: Share the activity page to at least 3 friends along with tagging CHUWI social media accounts

After the UBook Pro campaign goes live on Indiegogo, they will randomly draw out one winner and publish the winner’s name their Social Network pages.

Chuwi UBook Pro

As for its specs, although the product will be finalized taking users’ opinion under consideration, the main features are already available. So, it will come with an Intel Core M3 8100Y CPU and Intel UHD Graphics 615 supporting 4K hardware acceleration. Also, there will be 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD that will allow it to boot in just 5sec and of course, it will feature an SD card slot for extra storage space.

Chuwi UBook Pro

The display will be a 12.3″ FHD IPS fully laminated panel with 3:2 aspect ratio supporting a bundled stylus offering 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity. Writing or drawing will be more accurate than ever and will greatly improve productivity.

Chuwi UBook Pro

Finally, thanks to the U-shaped kickstand design you are able to freely adjust between 0 to 145 ° while the detachable backlit keyboard dock allow you to easily switch between tablet or laptop mode in a second. The weight reaches to just 780g making it a perfect companion while on the go.

iPhone 11 series’ RAM and battery capacities revealed

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Habeeb Onawole
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The iPhone 11 series was announced on Tuesday in Cupertino. However, as Apple is known to do, it didn’t reveal technical specifications like the RAM and battery capacities of the new devices. For those who are curious, those details have now been revealed.

iPhone 11 series

The source of the info is Steve Hemmerstoffer a.k.a. OnLeaks and in his tweet, he reveals the iPhone 11 has 4GB of RAM, 1GB more than the iPhone XR. It also gets a slightly bigger battery capacity than its predecessor – 3110mAh compared to 2942mAh.

The iPhone 11 Pro comes with even more RAM at 6GB when compared to the iPhone Xs which has 4GB of RAM. Its battery also gets a boost to 3190mAh from its predecessor’s 2658mAh.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max also gets 6GB of RAM and a 3500mAh battery, more than a 300mAh increase when compared to the iPhone Xs Max.

Apple revealed at the launch that the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max all offer 1 hour, 4 hours, and 5 hours improvement in battery life respectively when compared to their predecessors.

The iPhone 11 series not only get bigger batteries and more RAM, but they each also feature an extra camera compared to their predecessors. There is also a new Apple A13 Bionic processor inside all three of them.

The iPhone 11 starts at $699, the Pro starts at $999, and the Pro Max starts at $1099. Orders begin shipping on September 20.

(Source)

 

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Honor 9X Pro is now getting the upgraded AI Super Clear Mode for better camera performance

By
Jeet
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According to the latest information coming from Honor, the Honor 9X Pro smartphone is about to get an upgraded AI Ultra Clear Mode, which is basically an algorithm that comprises of Super Resolution Reconstruction and AI HDR.

The new feature improves the resolution by super-resolution SR algorithm and the dynamic range of the image is further improved by the AI HDR algorithm. As per the report, compared to the normal mode, the improvement with this new feature is about 10 percent to 20 percent.

Honor 9X Pro Super Clear Mode

The Super Resolution Reconstruction combines multiple low-resolution images, and the sub-pixel displacement information between each pixel in the photos to estimate the missing points of the high-resolution image. Simply, multiple images with lower resolution are generated and combined to make a new high resolution image.

On the other hand, the AI HDR refers to AI-powered High Dynamic Range that is reflected in the photo which details the highlight and dark areas in the image. The larger the dynamic range, the richer the level and the AI HDR enhances the image through a deep learning network to achieve local dynamic range adjustment. This makes the picture look more natural and vivid.

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The Honor 9X Pro comes with a metal and glass combination chassis and features an LTPS IPS LCD display of 6.59-inche. The notch-less display offers Full-HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

It is powered by the 7nm Kirin 810 chipset that includes 2.27GHz octa-core processor and the device packs up to 8GB of RAM and native storage of up to 256GB. The EMUI 9.1 based Android 9 Pie operating system comes preloaded on the device.

On the back, there’s a triple camera unit that includes an f/1.8 aperture 48-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. It also features a pop-up selfie camera of 16-megapixel.

Connectivity features of the smartphone include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. It is also equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The Honor 9X Pro is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.

(Via)

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Huawei Mate 30′ retail box leaks, reveals specs

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Huawei Mate 30 series will be announced in Munich on September 19. Ahead of the release, images of the Mate 30’s retail box has surfaced on the web. The images are reported to have been shared by a reviewer who got a prototype.

The Mate 30 will come in an uninteresting black box with the name of the phone inscribed in gold. The words “SuperSensing Camera” is written right next to Leica’s logo.

The sticker on the side reveals the Mate 30’s model number is TAS-AL00 and this version has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. This was the highest configuration available for last year’s Mate 20 but we can’t say if that will be the case again this year. Nevertheless, there should be support for storage expansion via Huawei’s proprietary Nano Memory card slot.

The box also shows the phone supports TD-LTE. Chances of a 5G version of the Mate 30 are slim, so don’t expect one.

The Mate 30 will have a smaller notch than the Mate 30 Pro, just like its predecessor last year. However, Huawei has switched from a waterdrop notch to a  rectangular one if this photo of a leaked tempered glass is genuine. Inside the notch will sit two cameras.

The phone will be powered by Huawei’s new Kirin 990 processor. There are reports it will have support for fast charging this year and not via an add-on accessory like the Mate 20.

(Source, Via)

 

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