Huawei launched its new Honor Vision smart screen in China with much fanfare early last month. It was also the first device to feature the company’s self-developed HarmonyOS. While the initial release was limited to China, it looks like Huawei has plans to release its smart screens internationally as well.
Source: Bluetooth SIG Website
Five Huawei smart screens (HEGE, OSCA-550, OSCA-550A, OSCA-550X, and OSCA-550AX) were recently spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website. Usually, products that come up on Bluetooth SIG don’t take long to launch in the market. Considering this, we can speculate that Huawei is planning to launch the Honor Vision or at least new Honor Vision like smart screen devices internationally pretty soon.
Bluetooth SIG confirms that these smart screen devices are running EMUI HomeVision 9.0.0.13. We are unsure whether this is a UI on top of HarmonyOS or Android. But given how Honor’s first smart screen was called the Honor Vision (see the similarity with HomeVision OS?), it’s possible that these are the international variants of the product.
It’s likely that we’ll get the see these newly certified Honor smart screen models at IFA 2019 that kicks off on September 6 at Berlin. If you recall, Huawei has an event scheduled on the same day at 4:30 PM local time. Alongside the launch of the new Kirin 990 chipset, we could also hear more about Huawei Honor Vision’s international release.
Earlier this week, saw OPPO officially launch the ENCO Q1 wireless earphones. They’re the latest and the first pair of headphones in their new line of noise-canceling headphones. Last time, we discussed how the OPPO ENCO Q1 won’t likely be cheap seeing how dual ANC technology is pretty expensive. Today, we’ve got our answer from Oppo’s Weibo page.
The company states in their Weibo post that the new ENCO Q1’s will cost 599 yuan in China, which puts it roughly at $84 a pair. This isn’t actually too bad, placing it only slightly above the average price point for a pair of dual active noise cancelling headphones. On top of that, Oppo has a pedigree of excellence when it comes to audio products, so the quality should be very good too.
The OPPO ENCO Q1 headphone uses a 3D neckband design that’s thick at the end and thin at the center. It uses a one-piece design without any cuts or splits. The Q1 headphones will feature dual Active Noise Cancellation with 4 Mics. In simple terms it means that OPPO is using a hybrid noise cancellation technology on its new model, featuring both a feedforward and feedback ANC. There are three colors available: Black, White, and Orange.
The OPPPO ENCO Q1 will officially go on sale on the 10th of September 2019, which is a few days from now. We’re eager to see whether they’ll live up to the expectations we have for them.
The Redmi Note 8 series of smartphones feature the Redmi Note 8, and the Note 8 Pro is now official. Following in the footsteps of the well-received Redmi Note 7-series, the recently unveiled smartphones are expected to garner skyrocketing popularity among Redmi’s huge fanbase.
While it remains to be seen whether or not the series lives up to the hype surrounding its imminent launch, it might interest you to know that the Redmi Note 8 Pro has gone up for pre-order on leading online stores. Here’s where you can buy it.
Giztop
You can choose between the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM, 6GB RAM+128GB ROM, and 8GB RAM+128GB ROM storage options. Available in gray, green, and white color options, the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM model carries a $249 price tag on Giztop.
The other variant that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage capacity will set you back $289 on the Chinese online store. This model is available in three color options including gray, green, and white.
Those who fancy using a power-packed smartphone can go for the model that offers a larger 8GB of RAM, paired with 128GB of onboard storage capacity. Just like the first two models, this variant is also available in gray, green and white color options. It retails for $329 on Giztop.
You can visit this link to place your order. It is worth noting that the phone is likely to be delivered by early September this year.
Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, Gearbest is currently doling noteworthy on the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM, 6GB RAM+128GB ROM, and the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro variants. Moreover, each model has been assigned a specific coupon you can use to save more money.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 4G Phablet (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)
Equipped with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage space, this model comes in green, white and gray color options and carries a $385.26 on Gearbest. Thanks to a 14 percent discount, you can now get your hands on this model for just $329.99.
As if that weren’t enough, you can use coupon code GBRM8P664 to save $20 more. The original asking price of the variant reduces to just $309.99 after applying the aforesaid coupon, which is valid for all three colors options. You can visit this link to avail this discount.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 4G Phablet (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)
Available in three eye-catching color options including gray, green and white, the Redmi Note 8 Pro variant comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage capacity. While you’d normally end up shelling out $429.59 on this model, Gearbest is offering it for $369.99.
If this 14 percent discount didn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GBRM8P6128 and avail an extra $20 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of this variant further down to just $349.99 simply by applying the coupon before you place your order.
You can follow this link to take advantage of the coupon, which can be used for all three color options and place your order before the promo ends.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 4G Phablet (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)
The slightly larger 8GB RAM+128GB ROM Redmi Note 8 Pro variant carries a steep $429.59 price tag, but much to the relief of those on a tight budget, it is now up for grabs for a lowered price of just $369.99 on Gearbest.
In addition to this 14 percent discount, you can save $20 more with the help of coupon code GBRM8P8128. The coupon helps you reduce the original selling price of the phone to only $379.99 at the time of checking out.
With two pieces sold at the time of writing, this promo is slated to end in five days. Note that the coupon will be valid for three color options including gray, white and green. You can visit this link to place your order.
You can pre-order the multiple variants of the Redmi Note 8 Pro for lowered prices from GeekBuying. For the sake of an instance, the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM white-tinted model which usually retails for $367.99 is currently available for just $296.99. This is a 19 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.
Likewise, you can get a noteworthy 20 percent off on the green-tinted 6GB RAM+128GB ROM variant, which would normally set you back $416.99 on both online, as well as offline stores. This discount allows you to purchase this model for a considerably lowered price of just $334.99.
Alternatively, you can go for the larger 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model and save a considerable amount of money before the promo wraps up. You can follow this link to grab the discount.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is an irresistible mobile phone that offers the following features:
6.53-inch waterdrop notch screen FHD+ display with 2340×1080 pixels resolution
A rear-mounted ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for faster unlocking
MediaTek Helio G90T Octa-core gaming processor
6GB/8GB LPDDR4x 2133MHz Dual Channel RAM
64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 Storage
Samsung GW1 64MP+8MP+2MP+2MP quad cameras at the back
Huawei‘s gone to Weibo to announce the release date of their upcoming Huawei Enjoy 10 Plus. There’s a brand new promo video up, showcasing the device’s design and build, as well as some of the features in store. There’s also the release date itself at the end which sets the Enjoy 10 Plus launch for the 5th of September 2019, only a few days from now.
The Huawei Enjoy series is made up of mid-range devices with upper market build quality, aimed squarely at the crowd that enjoys the premium feel of flagship devices at lower price points. They’ve never been the most feature rich devices, but Huawei’s looking to change that with the Enjoy 10 Plus.
We get to see that the new device comes with a triple rear camera, though that’s almost a standard when it comes to new devices these days. We then get a glimpse at the colour options available ranging from dark green, orange-ish red, Huawei’s signature Aurora and a simple black. Ending it off are the rear fingerprint sensor and a pop-up selfie camera, another popular Huawei addition.
We’ve also got some leaked specs to share and discuss. According to leaks and rumors, the Enjoy 10 Plus comes with a 6.59″ 2340 × 1080 display, as well as Huawei’s mid-range Kirin 710 processor. There’s a built-in 4000mAh battery, and the device comes equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack which is wonderful. Unfortunately, it doesn’t support NFC.
ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia, which is now known for making gaming smartphones, has scheduled a launch event in China on 5th September where the company will launch its yet another gaming phone — Nubia Red Magic 3S.
Now, just days ahead of the phone’s official launch, the company has shared a new poster on Weibo, which reveals that the smartphone will feature display with 90Hz refresh rate and will also offer 4D Vibration feedback for enhanced gaming experience.
Soon after the launch of Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core flagship chipset, Nubia had announced that it will soon launch a smartphone powered by the same. Thus, the Red Magic 3S is expected to come packed with SD855+ SoC for the increased performance with this new gaming-centric processor.
The Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core chipset upgrades the CPU and offers a clock speed of 2.96GHz compared to 2.84GHz on SD855. Further, the graphics performance has also been increased by 15 percent.
The device is also expected to pack a large-capacity battery, possibly retain the 5,000mAh capacity battery of the Red Magic 3. As for the design, we expect the company to have an air cooling system and given that the phone is an offshoot of the Red Magic 3, the device is expected to continue with the heat dissipation design.
The Nubia Red Magic 3 features the industry’s first cooling fan inside which doesn’t use any physical bearings and is made out of nanomaterials. The company says that the fan runs at 14K RPM and consumes very little power. It is also supported by a liquid-cooled copper tube to keep the temperature inside cooler.
To know more about this gaming smartphone, including its full set of specifications and the pricing as well as availability details, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially launch the device on 5th September.
The market offers a wide range of low-cost blenders that will handle all your basic blending needs without for a fraction of what you’d normally pay for a high-end blender.
In other words, a power-packed blender would normally set you back a pretty penny. Those looking for a blender that strikes a perfect balance between power and price are in for a treat as GeekBuying is offering the JIMMY B32/KA-PB302 and the JIMMY B53/KA-PB503 household blenders at lowered prices.
We will shed light on the aforesaid discounts and also show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out. So without wasting more time, let’s check out the details.
JIMMY B32/KA-PB302 22000 rpm Motor Household Blender
Powered by a 700W motor, the JIMMY Blender B32 features a stainless steel serrated blade that decimates food regardless of its density or thickness. Despite high-speed rotation, the blender does not make a lot of noise, and its quite design also minimizes vibration.
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Alternatively, you can go for the equally-powerful B53/KA-PB503 household blender from JIMMY. It uses a 1000W powerful motor, along with stainless steel serrated blade to blend all types of food no matter how dense or thick it is.
The JIMMY Blender B53 comes with five intelligent models including Fruits & Vegetables, Milkshake, Smoothie, Baby Food, and Nuts. You can make nutritious food for friends and family with one touch of a button. You can select the Pulse mode for blending, as well as self-cleaning.
While the aforesaid features completely justify the $189.99 price tag this powerful blender carries, you can now buy it for a reduced price of only $129.99 from GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 32 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.
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Vivo has confirmed that the company will be unveiled its anticipated next-gen NEX series smartphone — Vivo NEX 3 later this month in China. While some of the features of the upcoming smartphone are already known, a new leak reveals the phone’s full set of specifications ahead of its launch.
The specifications of the Vivo NEX 3 and the NEX 3 5G are almost same, expect for the support of 5G connectivity. The smartphones feature a 6.89-inch Waterfall display offering a screen resolution of 2256 x 1080 pixels and will reportedly offer 99.6 percent screen-to-body ratio, which is really impressive.
It will also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security. Under the hood, the devices are powered by the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor. The NEX 3 5G comes with Snapdragon X50 chip that enables 5G connectivity on the smartphone.
On the back side, the smartphones feature a triple-camera setup which includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, coupled with two other camera sensors having 13-megapixel resolution. On the front side, both the phones will feature a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The smartphone will come equipped with 8GB and 12GB of RAM and three options for internal storage — 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The company has decided to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack and the phone will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery along with 44W fast charging support.
Just a few months after launching the Oppo Reno smartphone series, the company recently launched the Oppo Reno2 series in the Indian market. Now, the company is all set to launch the same smartphone series in China on 10th September.
While the Reno2 series phones will get launched in China next week, Oppo’s Vice President Shen Yiren has revealed that the company is gearing up to launch yet another smartphone, which will feature a 90Hz display.
However, he has confirmed that the 90Hz display smartphone is not the Oppo Reno2 and will be a new smartphone. The phone is expected to get launched in the second half of this month, after the launch of Reno2 lineup in China.
However, no more details about this smartphone have been revealed so far. Another report claims that the company will completely get rid of the 60Hz screen from its flagship smartphones in a couple of years.
Since the Oppo Reno2 smartphone has already been launched in India, it’s full specifications is known. It features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Panoramic display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio. The phone also comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security.
The phone’s front panel is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6, while the back panel is being protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor.
The smartphone packs 8GB RAM and comes with 256GB internal storage. Focusing on the gaming side, the company will be offering anti-cheat extensions, 25% better graphic processing, HDR10 Gaming support, and Game Assistant, among others.
The device is equipped with a selfie camera of 16-megapixel and houses a quad-camera setup on the back. It consists of a 48-megapixel sensor, an 8-megapixel lens, a 13-megapixel sensor, and a 2-megapixel lens. Powered by a 4,000mAh battery, the phone comes with 20W VOOC 3.0 fast-charging support.
Realme has already scheduled a launch event in China on 5th September where it will be launching its Realme Q smartphone with a quad-camera setup. It is believed that the Realme Q is the re-branded Realme 5 Pro for the Chinese market.
The hands-on images of Realme Q leaked last week confirmed the same. While the company has teased a few specs and features of the upcoming phone, the company’s CMO has now revealed more details on Weibo.
He has now confirmed that the smartphone will come powered by a 4035mAh battery that will carry support for 20W VOOC fast charging technology and the battery will be charged via USB Type-C port. Further, he has revealed that the phone will come with UFS 2.1 high-speed flash memory.
The company has already confirmed that the phone will come with a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary camera sensor on the back in the quad-camera setup. Further, it has also been confirmed that the smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 712 processor, same as the Realme 5 Pro.
There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. The phone will be running Android 9 Pie-based ColorOS 6 on top. For complete list of specifications, as well as the phone’s pricing and availability information, we’ll have to wait until the company officially launches it later this week.
The company currently has two phones in China — Realme X and X Lite. While the Realme X was first launched in China featuring a pop-up front camera, the X Lite is a re-branded version of Realme 3 Pro for the Chinese market.
The Oppo-backed brand is also gearing up to launch its 64MP quad-camera smartphone in the Indian market. During Realme 5 series launch, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth had confirmed that the phone will be named Realme XT and will launch in India in September.
Every year a new phone from the Redmi Note series is official and every year it is a success. Will it be the same with the Redmi Note 8 released a few days ago alongside its Pro version? It is hard to tell now, there is a lot of internal and external concurrence this year and the midrange sector is very fragmented. You can find very different devices in the price range which goes from €100 to €300 (or dollars): some of them come with well-balanced specifications, other with a flagship-class feature (such as the camera department) and other below-average specifications. Here, you will learn which kind of devices Redmi Note 8, Honor 9X and Oppo Reno2 F are and (we hope so) you will understand which one fits your needs the most.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Huawei Honor 9X vs Oppo Reno2 F
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Oppo Reno2 F
Huawei Honor 9X
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm, 190 grams
160 x 74,3 x 9,5mm
163.1 x 77.2 x 8.8 mm, 206 grams
DISPLAY
6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD
6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, AMOLED
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
13 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2
16 MP front camera
Dual 48 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
4000 mAh, fast charging 18W
4000 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC 3.0
4000 mAh, fast charging 10W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot, front-facing LED flash
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Design
If you are looking for a phone which will surprise your friends as soon as they see it, you should not go for the Redmi Note 8. Go for the Oppo Reno2 F which comes with the most premium build quality, the highest screen-to-body ratio and the best attention to details. It sports a pop-up camera and very narrow bezels around the display, as well as an amazing glass back and an in-display fingerprint reader. Honor 9X is not at the same level, but it is still a very cool device with its pop-up camera and the side-mounted fingerprint scanner making the rear side cleaner and more suggestive.
Display
AMOLED displays are currently a trend because of their very deep blacks and their incredibly brilliant colors. And they are actually the only displays with UD fingerprint scanners. Oppo Reno2 F is the only device in this trio to be equipped with an AMOLED panel, so it is more suitable for most of the potential buyers out there. The second place goes to the Honor 9X and its notch-less LTPS panel with the widest diagonal (6.59 inches).
Specs & Software
Huawei released a very powerful chipset for its 2019 mid-rangers: the Kirin 810. It is the first mid-range SoC to be built at just 7 nm, so it is very performing but also very efficient. Unfortunately, the Honor 9X does not have up to 8 GB of RAM like the Reno2 F, but the chipset is way better so it wins the hardware comparison. And Oppo Reno2 F does not even take the second place, given that the Redmi Note 8 is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon 665 SoC by Qualcomm. Each device supports a micro SD to expand the internal storage and has a customized Android 9 Pie fork out of the box.
Camera
Cameras are the strongest point of the Oppo Reno2 F. It is one of the few mid-rangers out there to boast OIS for an amazing stabilization. And it even has an interesting B/W sensor for portraits, besides the classic depth sensor and an additional ultrawide lens. Further, the Oppo Reno2 F is the only to sport a front-facing LED flash and HDR for the front camera. Redmi Note 8 Pro comes right after with a 48 MP quad-camera including a dedicated macro sensor, an ultrawide lens, and a depth sensor.
Battery
In each case, you get a 4000 mAh battery, but given that we did not test the Oppo Reno2 F thoroughly, we still can not give a definitive opinion. Judging from the specs on the paper, the efficient Kirin 810 should make the Honor 9X last more on a single charge.
Price
Redmi Note 8 is definitely the best value for money phone as it starts from just €130/$142, but it is not the most advanced phone of this comparison. The award goes to Oppo Reno2 F as it sports a better rear camera, a better display, a better design, and a more advanced memory configuration. Unfortunately, we still do not know how much it will cost. Honor 9X starts from €180/$198 and at the end of the day, it offers better performances, display, and looks than Redmi Note 8, but it has inferior rear cameras.
It is official, the Huawei Mate 30 series will be launching this month, not at IFA 2019, but at a special event in Munich, Germany on September 19.
The announcement was made today on Twitter by the official Huawei Mobile account. The tweet includes a tease of the new circular camera housing or Oreo camera has some have come to term the design.
Last week, a leaked poster revealed the Huawei Mate 30 series will come with quad rear cameras in a circular housing with a huge bump. That bump is said to be as a result of smart cases which will bring additional features to the phone. We talked about the cases here which we think will not be limited to the Mate 30 series but also other Huawei phones and Honor phones too.
The Huawei Mate 30/30 Pro will feature cameras co-developed with Leica, two of which are 40MP sensors. It will also have triple cameras in front housed inside a notch, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a Kirin 990 processor, and an IR sensor. It will also have a display that curves to the sides at an angle close to 90°. Huawei also recently received certification for a new wireless charger that can charge at 25W.
However, while the Huawei Mate 30 series will be announced in Europe first, it may actually not be available for purchase outside China for a while as Google as said the manufacturer isn’t licensed to launch the phones with official Android and Google Play services due to the trade ban.
We already know what the Lenovo A6 Note looks like, thanks to press renders shared by Lenovo’s own Vice President a few weeks ago. The phone will come in blue and black variants, with the latter having gold accents around the rear camera housing and LED flash.
The Lenovo A6 Note will have a 6.09-inch dewdrop display with an 88% screen-to-body ratio. The display has an HD+ resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. There is an Helio P22 octa-core processor under the hood. While the page doesn’t reveal the RAM, Geekbench already disclosed it is 3GB.
There is no mention of the storage capacity but you don’t have to worry as the A6 Note has a triple card slot which allows you to use 2 SIM cards and a MicroSD card slot at the same time. The maximum capacity supported is 256GB.
The Lenovo A6 Note has dual cameras on its back. The primary camera is a 13MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and it is paired with a 2MP secondary camera for Bokeh Effect. The primary cameras use a 5P Sapphire Glass Lens and can record in 1080p. The front-facing camera is a 5MP sensor with features like AI beauty, whitening, skin smoothening, face reshaping, and eye enlarger. Lenovo adds that it has support for Face Unlock (unlocks in 0.3 seconds). You also have a fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone.
To crown it, there is a 4000mAh battery under the hood. Lenovo boasts a 426 hour standby time, 92 hours of music playback, 40 hours of video calling, and 14 hours of video playback.
The Lenovo A6 Note will run Android 9 Pie out of the box according to Geekbench. We hope it at least gets an update to Android Q.
The Amazfit Stratos 2 finally got a successor with the launch of the Amazfit Sports Watch 3. The gap between the Sports Watch 2 aka Stratos 2 release and this new model had left some wondering if Huami was going to launch a successor. More so, the company launched the Amazfit Verge last year, deviating completely from the rugged look of the Stratos 2. The Sports Watch 3 finally arrived a few days back with a simple but classy design, putting to rest yearnings for a successor to the popular Stratos. The design looks like a blend of the Amazfit Pace and Amazfit Stratos 2 designs. It retains the multiple control buttons on the watch 2 but features a plain-looking design of the first-gen Amazfit Watch (Pace). The watch still has a rugged build, though, packing a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top of the 1.34-inch JDI Full-Moon™ reflective low-power colour display. The watch comes in a Standard version with a stainless steel bezel and quick-release silicone straps and an Elite Edition that is covered with AF+AR coated sapphire glass and a titanium bezel. The Elite edition uses quick-release fluoro-rubber straps. There are four buttons on both versions of the watch.
The Amazfit Sports Watch 3 comes with a retail price of ¥1299 (~$181) in China while the Elite Edition is priced at ¥1699 (~$237). There is no word yet on the global release.
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AMAZFIT X Hands-on pictures
Apart from the Sports Watch 3 and Amazfit GTS, Huami also unveiled the Amazfit X Concept Watch. Here are some pictures of the smartwatch which has a flexible curved display.
As a reminder, the Amazfit X utilises an all-metal integrated design with hidden electronic buttons that replace the raised traditional buttons. The watch features a proprietary 2.07-inch flexible curved screen shaped like a new moon. The watch equally has a larger display area of up to 244% compared to the display area of wearable devices with similar size. The screen also has 326ppi, 100% NTSC high color saturation and up to 430nits screen brightness.
Since the motherboard can’t be curved, the Amazfit X uses a 3-segment motherboard in order to adapt to the curvature. The watch also packs a 220mAh curved lithium battery which is said to have support for up to 7 days battery life. You’ll have to wait until 2020 to get the Amazfit X if it catches your fancy.
Huami unveiled the Amazfit GTS a couple of days back with a design that looks like the Apple Watch series. The Amazfit GTS seems to be a successor to the Amazfit Bip, the only Huami smartwatch with which it shares the rectangular-shaped design. We expect the device to be a hot-selling model especially due to the awesome design and studded specs lineup. The smartwatch costs just ¥899 ($125), that’s like a fraction of what you’ll pay for an Apple Watch. We must add that it comes with lesser features, though, but you get NFC o this one. Here’s a photo tour of the Amazfit GTS showing the smartwatch in all its glory.
The Amazfit GTS packs a 1.65-inch Super Retina-grade AMOLED screen with a resolution of 348 x 442 pixels and 341ppi. The display is covered with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 curved tempered glass. The watch is encased in a steel frame.
The watch uses a 20mm quick release silicone strap and is available in six different colors; pink, blue, meteorite black, beige, and red. You can read more about the watch from our launch article. Check out more pictures of the smartwatch from below.
The Xiaomi CC9 is expected to launch as the Mi A3 Pro but there is still no official word on a Pro variant of the Mi A3. However, a new finding shows the CC9 may launch under another name for a different market.
Mishaal Rahman, the editor-in-chief of XDA-Developers tweeted that a new device called the Mi 9 Lite recently appeared on Google’s list of certified Android devices. The device is shown to be a variant of the Xiaomi CC9 and it also has the same “pyxis” codename.
There is not enough information regarding the device but other than the name change, this will have the same specs as the Mi CC9. This is not the first time a Xiaomi phone will go by a different name in a different market. The Redmi K20/K20 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9T/9T Pro are the most recent examples. There is also the Redmi Note 5A (Prime) which launched as the Redmi Y1 in India.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite just appeared on Google's list of certified Android devices. It's listed with the code-name pyxis and is a variant of the Mi CC9.
Earlier this year, there were rumors of a phone called the Mi 9X but it never launched. The Mi 9 Lite has a higher chance of launching since it already popped up on Google’s Certified Android devices list.
Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company SOOCAS has unveiled a new electric toothbrush dubbed Soocas V1. The electric toothbrush will be up on sale on September 9.
In terms of the specification, the Soocas V1 Sonic electric toothbrush uses a magnetic levitation sonic motor with a maximum frequency of 42,000 beats per minute. Compared with a pendulum motor electric toothbrush, it has more power and a longer shelf life.
The toothbrush comes with three different modes. There is a gentle mode that is suitable for night brushing and those with sensitive teeth and for young people. The standard mode comes with moderate vibration intensity and is suitable for daily use. The third mode is a pulse mode which alternates between strong and weak frequency conversion. This mode is suitable for cleaning stains from the teeth. You can switch between modes by pressing the power button.
The toothbrush comes with two different brush heads. Aside from the bristle, the brush head is covered with a silicone tongue brush at the back, making it easy to clean the tongue without changing the brush head.
In terms of battery life, the Soocas V1 uses an enlarged battery to improve power transmission. The battery is extremely durable as a 4-hour charge can last up to 60 days.
We’ll find out about the price and availability when it is officially launched. The sonic toothbrush comes in Pink and Blue but there could be other colour options.
IFA Berlin 2019 is just around the corner and as usual, tech companies are expected to exhibit their latest innovative products. Sharp has announced that it would be unveiling what it claims is the world’s biggest 8K smart television at IFA Berlin.
The Japanese company did not reveal the name of the product but did indicate that it will be on exhibition from September 6 to September 11. The smart TV will feature a 120-inch display capable of 8K resolution. The company also disclosed that it would be unveiling a 5G TV also with 8 resolution.
Details of the mammoth 8K TV and the 5G 8K TV weren’t revealed. But we expect the 5G TV to come with a 5G baseband. The TV is designed for use during pubic exhibitions such as in museums and schools. The TV can remotely display ultra-clear videos and pictures of artworks. The exact size of the 5G TV wasn’t disclosed but it can broadcast 8K HDR content. Sharp is hoping to build an 8K + 5G ecosystem that can transmit ultra-clear videos and pictures to end-users via 5G networks or upload them to the Internet. Transmitting high-gamut 8K ultra-clear videos require at least 512Gbps of ultra-high bandwidth, and only 5G can provide that kind of speed.
We’ll bring you more details about the products when they are unveiled.
The retail box of the Xiaomi Air 2 Bluetooth Earphones is shown in the background of a photo shared on the web. The photo seems to have been taken at a Xiaomi office as the box is shown on the desk of an employee.
A close-up photo shows the design has changed a bit. The earbuds still come in white with a case just like that of the original. However, the part that goes into the ears has been redesigned.
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The retail box is near identical to that of the original Air save for the name which now says Air 2.
We expect the Xiaomi Air 2 Bluetooth Earphones will keep the touch controls of its predecessor. So you should be able to answer calls, activate the AI assistant, or pause/resume playback by touching the earbuds. It should also come with better noise cancellation.
Xiaomi may announce the Air 2 Bluetooth Earphones in September, maybe alongside the Mi 9 5G or delay it a bit and announce it alongside the Mi MIX 4 (if it eventually gets to call it that).
The Galaxy A-series has been transformed from an upper mid-range series to an all-encompassing series. While it already includes phones from the entry-level, mid-range, and upper mid-range category; Samsung is set to announce the first Galaxy A-series flagship – the Galaxy A90 5G. Ahead of its release, the phone’s retail box has leaked on the web and it gives us a close look at the design and also reveals some key specs.
The Galaxy A90 5G will have an Infinity-U display with black bezels running around it. The frame appears to be made from aluminum with a visible antenna line at the upper part. The volume control and power button are on the left as shown on the box.
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On the rear, the Galaxy A90 5G has triple rear cameras arranged vertically at the left corner. All three sensors share the same housing, and below the sensors sit an LED flash. The A90 5G doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner on the back, so we are pretty sure there is one under that Super AMOLED display, though we can’t say if it is an ultrasonic type.
The Galaxy A90 5G is shown in white but there should be other color variants available at launch.
The back of the box reveals some of the phone’s specs. The Galaxy A90 5G will have an octa-core processor but as Samsung is known to do, the name of the processor isn’t revealed on the box. Leaks and benchmark results have revealed the processor inside the phone is none other than the Snapdragon 855. The SoC is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
The phone’s triple rear camera configuration is also listed on the box. The primary sensor is a 48MP camera and it is paired with 5MP and 8MP secondary sensors. The A90 5G also has a 32MP front-facing camera and supports 25W Super Fast Charging.
The Galaxy A90 5G still doesn’t have a release date but it sure will be launching in Samsung’s home country first.
The first-generation Honor Play smartphone was an important device for the company. It was the first gaming flagship from Honor and came with technologies such as GPU Turbo and 4D gaming at a very attractive price tag. While we haven’t heard much about its successor, it looks like Honor could skip a generation to call it the Honor Play 3.
Recently, an alleged box of the Honor Play 3 was spotted in China and shared on Weibo. Seeing this box, it is being speculated that the company has decided to name it the Play 3. Unfortunately, we aren’t really sure of its authenticity. The alignment of the words Play 3 seems a bit off. However, even if this leak isn’t real, there’s a good possibility that we might see Play’s successor at the September 4 Honor 20S event.
Honor’s Zhao Ming has already confirmed that we’ll meet one more device alongside the Honor 20S at the event. The Honor Play was announced back in July 2018, which means a successor to the device is already past due.
But it’s worth adding that while Google apps won’t come pre-installed on Mate 30 series models, users can always download and install these apps once they get the phone.
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