The Meizu 16s Pro will be announced later today. The phone will bring improvements over the Meizu 16s which was announced in April. Just hours before the launch, a poster revealing the price as well as specs of the phone has leaked. It also includes a render of the flagship.
The Meizu 16s Pro will have really slim bezels but no notch or punch hole in its screen. On the back of the phone are triple rear cameras arranged vertically on the left. The third sensor has the ring flash around it. There is no fingerprint scanner on the back, so we know Meizu is sticking to an in-display type yet again.
The image reveals the Meizu 16s Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus processor. It will come in three variants – 6GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 128GB, and 8GB RAM + 256GB. The storage is UFS 3.0.
The primary rear camera is revealed to be a 48MP sensor and it is paired with an ultrawide angle camera and a 2.5CM macro camera. It will run Flyme 8, the latest version of Meizu’s custom UI which will be announced today too. The Meizu 16s Pro will have mEngine 3.0 on board and weigh 166 grams.
The Meizu 16s Pro will be sold for ¥3098 (~$433) for the 6+128GB version, ¥3398 (~$474) for the 8+128GB version, and ¥3698 (~$516) for the 8+256GB version. It will be available in white, black, gradient white, and green.
With September right around the corner, Gearbest is inviting its loyal users to join the Super Sept Sales Party!
Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, Gearbest comes up with amazing promotions from time to time. As part of its latest promo, the Chinese online store is offering great discounts on a wide range of products, along with big coupons that you can use at checkout to save more money.
You can start by winning a $15 Coupon simply by signing in to your Gearbest account before September 6th 00:00 (UTC). You can use your verified account to sign in only once each day.
If you sign in for five days, you can win a $5 off coupon. Alternatively, you can continue signing in for totally 8 days to stand a chance of winning a $15 off coupon. While these coupons are slated to expire on September 6th, it is worth noting that they will be valid for specific items only.
Aside from that, those spending over $99 can get a $50 off, while Gearbest users with orders over $50 can save $20. Likewise, you can get $5 off over $50 and $3 off if your cart value exceeds $30.
The Super Sept Sales activity page is already available, giving us a brief glimpse of the main activities and a slew of other interesting things we can expect during the sale. The 1/2 Price Daily Deals feature products carrying 50 percent off.
For example, the NOMU M8 4G Smartphone with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage space usually retails for $285.03, but you can now buy it for a dropped price of just $149.99, which is a significant drop in the phone’s original asking price.
Aside from that, the Gearbest Super Sept Sales page features a roulette, which you can spin once a day after logging in with your verified account. You can redeem your BG points to win extra spins.
You stand a chance of winning some amazing products including OnePlus 7/7 Pro smartphone, an e-bike, and TV box. Aside from that, you can get $5 off on orders over $60.
The activity page also gives you a chance of getting up to 50 percent off on items included under the Powerhouse Phones & Tablets section. You can use a $9.99 and save more money on items that have been added to the Electronics Heaven category.
The Flash Sale section is crammed with all sorts of electronic items that normally carry steep price tags but are currently available reduced prices. For example, the Xiaomi Redmi 7 phablet with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage capacity normally retail for $169.98, but the model is currently up for grabs bearing a lowered price of only $127.99.
Electronics lovers can head straight to the following section dubbed Epic Electronics Markdowns for unmissable deals and great discounts on all sorts of electronic items. You can get up to 50 percent under the Xiaomi Brand Sale, fash shipping deals, up to 50 percent discount on phones and tablets, a chance to get 50% off coupons daily, and more.
For inexpensive smart products that come in handy in day to day life, you can check out the Life Made Fun section. This section is further divided into multiple sub-categories including Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner, 3D Printer Party Zone, E-Transport & RC Toys Party, Family & Outdoor Gear, and Fresh Fall Fashion 1/2 Price Savings.
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A myriad of newly arrived products that you can buy without breaking the bank has been added to the concluding category called New Arrival. Among various other products, you can get your tech greedy hands on the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM OnePlus 7 variant for a reduced price of only $465.99, while it usually sells for $610.94.
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LG will be attending IFA 2019 to announce new smartphones. The teaser video revealed one of the phones will be compatible with LG’s Dual Screen accessory which was announced at MWC alongside the LG V50 ThinQ 5G. Yesterday, LG and NAVER, South Korea’s largest search engine provider announced a browser called Whale specially designed for LG Dual Screen.
Whale is based on Google’s open-source Chromium browser and it brings what NAVER calls “omnitasking”. Omnitasking allows you to run several tasks simultaneously on one screen.
The browser has split-screen support with an adjustable divider and allows you to browse two sites in the same tab. When you add the LG Dual Screen accessory, it takes it to a whole new level, allowing you to browse on two screens and move between them seamlessly. An example given by LG says if you are shopping online, you can view the store’s main menu on one screen and read product descriptions on the other screen. If you are also a multiple language speaker, you can read the news in two different languages simultaneously on the Whale browser.
LG revealed in the press release that it plans to launch more devices with support for LG Dual Screen and some will be announced at IFA Berlin. These phones will come with the NAVER Whale browser pre-installed.
Hyo Kim who is the head of the NAVER Whale team said the browser will be available in more languages by the end of the year.
Realme has today confirmed through a Weibo post that the company will be launching its new Q-series of smartphones in the Chinese market on 5th September. Along with that, the company has also confirmed that the phones will come with a quad-camera setup.
The Oppo-backed company has recently launched the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones in India, featuring quad-camera setup on the back — a first for the company. The smartphone was also recently certified by TENAA, indicating that the Q-series could be the re-branded version of the Realme 5 series for the Chinese market.
There were also reports about Realme launching the Realme XT smartphone given that the company’s CMO Xu Qi Chase posted a photo of the 64MP quad-camera smartphone. However, it seems that the 64MP camera smartphone will launch in China later.
The company has said that more information about the Realme Q-series smartphones will be shared in the coming days, ahead of the launch event on 5th September. 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.
Coming to the specifications, while the Realme 5 features a 6.5-inch HD+ display, the 5 Pro comes with a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display, both featuring a waterdrop notch. While the standard model is powered by Snapdragon 665 SoC, the Pro variant comes powered by the Snapdragon 712 chipset.
In the camera department, the Realme 5 Pro comes with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view, f/2.25 aperture, a 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens with 4cm focal length and f/2.4 aperture. On the front side, it comes with Sony IMX471 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture.
On the other hand, the Realme 5 features a 12-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel portrait lens, and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, a GPS/ A-GPS, and 3.5mm headphone jack. Both the smartphones run ColorOS 6.0 on top based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box.
The Realme 5 Pro is powered by a 4,035mAh battery and carries support for 20W VOOC 3.0 flash charging while the Realme 5 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery. As for the pricing, in India, the pricing of the standard model starts at ₹9,999 (~$139) while the Pro model starts at ₹13,999 (~$195).
Meanwhile, the company is also gearing up to launch its 64 MP quad-camera smartphone in the Indian market. During Realme 5 series launch, Madhav Sheth had confirmed that the phone will be named Realme XT and will launch in India in September.
With Banggood 13th anniversary Sale just around the corner, the Chinese online store has already started gearing up for it. While actual Anniversary begins from September 9th to September 12th, there is a slew of unmissable deals available on Banggood right now.
Ahead of the imminent anniversary, Banggood has a 3-week of amazing activities planned for its loyal users. The 13th Birthday Promotion has been split into three sections including the Warmup period which started on August 27th and will end on September 9th.
The next stage is called Blowout and it begins on September 9th and will end on September 12th. The final stage dubbed Encore is slated to kick off on September 12th and come to an end on September 18th.
You can use this event schedule as a guide to the events, giveaways and the Anniversary deals. Banggood celebrates each year by offering great discounts and games, and this year the online store plans to intensify it with fun social ways to win and save.
The activity page is brimming with great offers starting with the Share $10000 Bonuses, which you can win with friends. To participate, all you need to do is to invite friends, make more members and spin to win daily at 10:00(UTC+8). It is imperative for your team to have 13 members or more to be able to spin the wheel 3 times.
Banggood is giving its new users a few bonus benefits which comprise a $200 gift pack and 2% cashback. You can get your friends or family members join Banggood and enjoy these benefits together. Note that the activity is slated to end in 21 days.
You can earn points simply by checking-in every day. You earn 5 points on your first check-in and continue earning more points with consecutive check-in. If you continue for seven consecutive days, you get a surprise gift.
Aside from that, you can take advantage of the one-cent snatch deals which are scheduled during the anniversary. This team activity gives you a great chance of getting awesome gear for only $0.01.
A wide selection of popular products have carefully been added to specific categories including Featured Brand, Daily Flash Deals, Share and Get Coupons, Deals by Category, and More to Love.
You can get your hands on amazing gears from leading manufacturers such as BlitzWolf, Eachine, and H96 under the Featured Brand section. The Daily Flash Deals section, on the other hand, features products that you can buy at considerably lowered prices.
For instance, the BlitzWolf AIRAUX AA-UM1 Mini True Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earphone usually retails for $28.99 but you can now buy it for a dropped price of just $22.99. In addition to this 21 percent discount, you can get free shipping if your cart value exceeds $19.99.
Aside from great discounts, Banggood’s 13th anniversary offers site-wide coupons that can help you get 8-10 percent off. To get the max 10 percent off coupon, you have to share a coupon with your friend. This site-wide coupon will be valid until September 12th (UTC+8).
The Deals by Category part of the activity page features various products have been added to specific categories to simplify and expedite the search process. The Autumn Fashion Trends gives you a chance to buy any three products for just $50.
RC lovers might want to check the next category called Toys Hobbies and Robot Sale, wherein you can use a 50 percent off Epic Coupon to save more money at checkout. The Electronics & Tools Sale features highly useful items that you can buy under $9.99.
The upcoming Home & Outdoor Sale category is crammed with highly advantageous products that you can get your hands on without emptying your pockets. Tech buffs and gadget lovers can head straight to the Super Tech Deals section for noteworthy discounts on a slew of electronic items including a smartwatch, smartphone, tablet, and more.
For example, the Xiaomi Mi9T smartphone with 6GB RAM, and 64GB of internal storage space can now be yours for a dropped price of just $426.99. This is a 15 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $499.99. On top of that, you can get free shipping on orders over $19.99.
The concluding category dubbed More to Love includes miscellaneous items from BlitzWolf such as a wireless Bluetooth speaker, smart robot vacuum cleaner, Bluetooth selfie Stick, smartwatch, etc. More importantly, you can get these items at considerably reduced prices.
You can click here to check out the activity page and grab these amazing discounts before the promo wraps up.
The Vivo Z1X is an upcoming Z-series smartphone from Vivo India after the Vivo Z1 Pro that was made official in July. A recent leak had claimed that the phone may go official as early as first week of September. Now, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed the existence of the phone by revealing that it will be exclusively available for purchase through Flipkart.
According to Vivo India, the Vivo Z1X is aimed towards those customers who prefer performance oriented phone for playing high-end games. Like the Vivo Z1 Pro, the Vivo Z1X being a Z-series will be aimed towards the online market. The company did not share details on the specifications of the Vivo Z1X. It is expected to arrive as an enhanced version of the Vivo Z1 Pro.
Vivo Z1X Specifications (Rumored)
In July, Vivo had launched the Vivo Z5 smartphone in China. It is speculated that the Vivo Z1X for India could be rebranded version of the Vivo Z5. So far, the rumor mill has revealed that the Vivo Z1X will be featuring a 48-megapixel triple camera system on its rear. The main sensor could be Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright GM1 lens. Its secondary sensor could be an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The handset is also expected to house an AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint reader. Also, the smartphone is expected to feature a USB-C port to support fast charging.
The Vivo Z1X is expected to carry a higher price tag than the Vivo Z1 Pro that retails at Rs. 18,990 for its top model that features 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Vivo Z1X could be priced around Rs. 20,000.
Vivo India has cited Q2 Gfk report to state it has acquired a market share of 21.2 percent in India. The company will be completing five years of operations this year in the country. The Chinese firm has claimed that it will continue to aggressively to target the Indian market by selling more value for money products.
Vivo Z5 Specifications
The Vivo Z5 features a 6.38-inch S-AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. The Snapdragon 712 powers the smartphone along with 4,500mAh battery. It comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. For photography, the Vivo Z5 is equipped with 48-meapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera setup and a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. It carries support for in-screen fingerprint reader and 22.5W fast charging.
Vivo will be announcing the highly anticipated Vivo NEX 3 smartphone in September. An official ad that was released by the company yesterday had revealed the front and rear design of the smartphone. Fresh leaks suggest that the phone will be housing a massive 6,400mAh battery and it will be arriving with support for 120W Super FlashCharge technology.
The Vivo NEX 3 will be packed with plenty of topnotch specifications. Many details on the specs of the phone have already earlier this week. A leaked render of the Vivo NEX 3 shown below showcases its marvelous waterfall display which is nothing but a screen with extremely curved edges. The image also reveals that the phone supports Vivo’s Super FlashCharge technology that offers 120W fast charging. The Chinese firm had announced the 120W Super FlashCharge technology in June. The new tech makes it possible to charge a 4,000mAh battery in just 13 minutes.
Some rumors are also claiming that the Vivo NEX 3 could be housing a massive battery of 6,400mAh capacity. Unfortunately, there is no concrete evidence to support this claim. It appears that the tech publications have misread ‘6400’ text in the below shown leaked image as 6,400mAh battery capacity. The ‘6400’ text actually refers to 64-megapixel camera.
Past reports have revealed that the Vivo NEX 3 will be featuring a massive display with slim-sized top and bottom bezels. The side bezels of the phone will appear non-existent. It is speculated that the phone will offer a screen-to-body ratio of 99.6 percent. The NEX 3 could be fueled by the latest 7nm Snapdragon 855+ chipset that includes 2.96GHz octa-core processor.
The rear shell of the phone features a circular camera housing with three camera sensors placed inside it. It is speculated that the phone will come equipped with a pop-up selfie snapper. While companies are axing the 3.5mm audio jack feature on their flagship phones, the upcoming NEX 3 will retain it. The handset will continue to sport an in-screen fingerprint reader as like the predecessor model. Some reports have claimed that the phone may come in 4G VoLTE and 5G network variants.
Earlier this year, Huawei launched its P-series flagship smartphones — Huawei P30 and P30 Pro, which comes in Black, Aurora and Breathing Crystal colors. Now, as per the reports, the company is set to unveil new color options at the upcoming IFA 2019 in Berlin.
Huawei has already submitted applications for two new color options with the European Patent Office for the Huawei P30. While one color option features a gradient, the other one has a dual-tone paint job, similar to the “panda” version of the Google Pixel 2 XL.
While the gradient color option seems similar to the P30’s Breathing Crystal, it too has dual-tone colors if you look closely as the top third of the back is a separate panel and the color effect is much more subtle.
The applications for these new color options were filed in May this year but were published just a few days ago. This could mean that the company is gearing up to launch new color options for the P30 series phones at IFA 2019 in Berlin. Huawei had launched four new color options for the P20-series at last year’s IFA.
After IFA 2019 next month, the company is expected to launch its next-generation Mate-series flagship smartphones — Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro, along with the Mate 30 Lite. The launch event for the Mate 30 series could take place in October this year.
Huawei has introduced a new smartphone called Huawei Nova 5T. The handset is packed with exciting specs like Kirin 980 flagship chipset, 8GB RAM, quad cameras and high screen-to-body ratio. The company claims that the smartphone is perfectly suitable for aspirational and fashion-conscious social media user because of its slick design and 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Huawei Nova 5T Specifications and Features
Measuring 154.24 x 73.97 x 7.87mm, the Huawei Nova 5T houses a 6.26-inch LCD IPS display and weighs 174 grams. The display features a small hole at its top-left corner for the front-facing camera. The phone supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
The 7nm Kirin 980 chipset that features dual NPUs powers the smartphone. The SoC is assisted by 8 GB of RAM. The handset comes with a native storage of 128 GB. There is no support for external storage on the device. The EMUI 9.1 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. The handset features a 3,750mAh battery that carries support for 22.5W fast charging over USB-C. The rapid charging technology allows the phone to gain 50 percent power by charging it only for 30 minutes.
The rear side of the Huawei Nova 5T is fitted with an LED assisted vertical camera unit that includes three sensors such as 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture and autofocus, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Alongside it is a 2-megapixel macro camera with f/2.4 aperture. Placed on the front is an f/2.0 aperture 32-megapixel selfie snapper. When it comes to connectivity, the Nova 5T offers features like dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-frequency GPS, NFC and USB-C. Lastly, it is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and it lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Nova 5T is a rebadged version of Honor 20 smartphone. The only noticeable differences between the two phones is that the Nova 5T has a unique design on its rear and it comes with higher 8 GB of RAM. The Honor 20 has 6 GB of RAM.
Huawei Nova 5T Price and Availability
The Nova 5T is aimed towards select markets. It will be available for purchase in Singapore from Sept. 14. Its pricing will be disclosed later. In Malaysia, it is priced at RM 1599 (~$379) and its pre-order will begin tomorrow. It will be available for purchase in Malaysia from Sept. 7. Midsummer Purple, Crush Blue and Black are the three color editions of the smartphone.
With smartphone gettings more than capable of recording professional-grade video and taking impressive images, accessories related to the smartphone camera is also witnessing a rise in demand. For smartphone video recording, one of the popular accessory or gear is the handheld mobile gimble.
Zhiyun Tech, a China-based company has now launched its new mobile gimble — Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. The company is touting the Smooth-Q2 as an affordable, pro-performance, real pocket-sized gimbal which is more suitable for day to day filmmaking.
The company says that they have redesigned the motor and structure to make Smooth-Q2 a small mobile gimbal without sacrificing the performance. It uses the full aerospace-grade aluminum-alloy body to enhance the strength and stability of the gimbal.
It can be connected to the smartphone using Bluetooth with 1-second quick install, it can be functional as soon as you take it out of the pocket. The handle of the gimble houses a few buttons, including power button, photo/video, and five-way joystick. Along with the USB Type-C charging port, there are LED indicators for different modes and battery level.
The Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 mobile gimble is claimed to offer 16 hours of continuous usage under normal filming condition which the company says is 30 percent longer than the previous generation. It also has a micro-USB port that allows it to work as a power bank to charge the smartphone.
Coming to the pricing, as an early bird offer, the company is offering Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 mobile gimble for $109 which also includes USB Type-C cable, a phone holder, and a wrist strap. There’s are few other tiers for backing this project on Kickstarter which you can check by going to the source link.
We have already reviewed this Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 mobile gimble, which can you read here. You can also check out our video review of this gimble embedded below.
Last month, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched two mid-range smartphones in its home market — Honor 9X and 9X Pro, which comes with the trendy pop-up front-facing camera, offering a higher screen-to-body ratio.
Today, the company has announced that in just 29 days of the Honor 9X series smartphones getting launched, it has crossed the sales mark of three million units. The number of sales is the combination of both the devices — Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro.
The Honor 9X series in China takes on the likes of Realme X and Redmi K20. As for the pricing, the 9X comes in three variants — 4GB + 64GB, 6GB + 64GB, and 6GB + 128GB, costing 1,399 Yuan (~$203), 1,599 Yuan (~$232), and 1,899 Yuan (~$276) respectively.
On the other hand, the 9X Pro with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage costs 2,199 Yuan (~$319) while the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model costs 2,399 Yuan (~$348). It is offered in Phantom Blue and Magic Night Black colors while the Honor 9X has Phantom Blue, Flame Red, and Magic Night Black colors.
Coming to the specifications, both the models under Honor 9X series features a glass and metal combination chassis. Its dimensions are 163.1 x 77.2 x 8.8mm and it weighs 206 grams. With no notch onboard, the Honor 9X Pro offers a full-screen experience through its 6.59-inch IPS LCD display, along with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ screen resolution.
Under the hood, Kirin 810 from Huawei is powering both the devices. While the Pro comes with up to 8GB RAM and maximum storage of 256GB (UFS 2.1), the standard model has up to 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. For additional storage, the handset comes equipped with a microSD card slot. The chipset is also equipped with liquid cooling technology for heat dissipation.
As for the optics, the Honor 9X Pro features a vertically arranged triple camera system on the back, which includes a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel superwide lens and a 2-megapixel sensor for adding depth effects. The smartphone is blessed with an elevating camera of 16-megapixel for capturing selfie shots. However, the standard model comes with a dual-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48-megapixel f/1.8 aperture main lens and 2-megapixel depth sensor.
Both the smartphones are packed with usual connectivity features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The devices are running EMUI 9.1.1 out-of-the-box based on Android 9 Pie operating system, and also comes with GPU Turbo 3.0 technology that enhances the gaming experience. Both Honor 9X and 9X Pro are powered by a 4,000mAh battery.
In 2019, as powerful smartphone cameras become one of the most important phone features, it’s easier than ever to shoot great video with our phones. With a correct app and correct accessory, better shots will be much easier. The new released Zhiyun Smooth Q2 gimbal is no doubt that kind of correct accessory.
However, in our review videos, what we used to avoid filming with were phones. Though it’s the most convenient filming device, the shortages like a rolling shutter, poor stabilization, and low image quality made us give up the convenience. We generally used DSLR or mirrorless as part of a filming system. For our shoots, we use all kinds of filming tools, such as tripods, gimbals, and sliders. But thanks to the latest high-quality camera integrated into phones, using a phone to filming our review videos is becoming possible, especially when increasing accessories like gimbals are bringing it to another level. And after we received the Smooth Q2, it’s much sure that it stays not just as a possibility but more a choice.
Design
The Smooth Q2 is a 3-axis hand-held gimbal that is compatible with most smartphones (weight≤260g). Compared to its last generation, the Smooth Q, the Q2 is smaller to take less space of your backpack, which is even the smallest phone gimbal with full stabilization that I’ve ever seen. The smooth Q2 weighs 404 grams and is made from metal, so the build quality is excellent compared to the plastic of the Q1. And the rubber handle cover also leads to a comfortable experience when need to hold it for a long time.
For operation, the smooth Q2 cuts down all the controls to two buttons and one joystick, which is pretty intuitive and convenient. To start your filming, it’s pretty easy: install the phone, and make sure set the balance of the phone correctly, and then press and hold the power button for 2 seconds, and then use the joystick to choose a shooting mode you like. So that’s it.
Multiple modes&features
The Smooth Q2 supports 360 degrees of rotation and has 3-axis stabilization, containing a Tilt motor, a Roll motor and a Pan motor. Upgraded from the 3 modes of the smooth Q, the Q2 supports 5 shooting modes including a Pan-follow mode, a full-locking mode, a full-follow mode, a point of view mode, and a Vortex mode. Let’s see how it works with every mode.
The Zhiyun Smooth Q2 really takes care of any previous problems. They almost fix all the problems of the Q1, like body material, weight, operation, and phone-grip design. It seems that they are trying so hard to bring a final product to meet customers’ demand, easy operation for general users, professional stabilization for filmmakers.
No matter which mode we used, the gimbal keeps most movements incredibly smooth and stabilized. Even when you move the gimbal all around, the picture will remain stabilized with default pan-follow mode.
In the ‘point of view’ mode, it simulates a first-person perspective as a kind of special filming. It guarantees the fast reaction and smooth movement even when we move synchronously along three axes from all directions.
To switch from one mode to another one, all you need to do is to click the joystick and doable click for the last mode. Otherwise, the joystick enables the filmmaker to adjust the camera angle or pan in any direction with any shooting modes.
The Smooth Q2 supports a fast switch between ‘selfie mode’ and the others. Just dual-click the lower button, which is pretty a smart design for the vloggers to have interaction with the camera easily and smoothly.
With a quick Bluetooth connection with the native phone, the Smooth Q2 supports direct control over the phone camera app. As a result, if you prefer using phone cameras, you can easily control the photo/video shutter within fingertips on the gimbal.
Battery&charge
The gimbal can be charged via USB type-c and the battery lasts around 12-17 hours, which definitely can bring a reliable endurance when having outdoor filming. You can charge it with a USB charger or a power-bank. Otherwise, it can also provide power charging for your phone when filming.
Overall the Smooth Q2 has almost professional-quality stabilization and smooth movement in any direction. There is no perceived vibration or shake when using it during the shooting. the Zhiyun Brand is not just focusing on the hardware building, but also developing their exclusive software, the ZY Play app to expand their gimbals’ capacity. Like using the latest app, it supports a tracking mode to automatically stay focus and follow the movement of the target object. The Zhiyun team claims that they are testing the latest App for the final compatibility with the Smooth Q2, and it will come soon. We are really looking forward to seeing how the app can enhance the possibility of the Q2 gimbal.
Conclusion
In conclusion, according to the pricing of the Q1, we believe that without question, the Q2 will be an incredible value. Although we haven’t tested the compatibility with the action cameras like Gopros, Based on the Q1 solution, there should be no problem if you are thinking to let it work with those action cameras, but before that, you should buy an appropriate mount for the camera grip without block the lens or vision. Smooth Q2 has a 1/4’’ thread hole on the bottom so that you can mount it on a pole or tripod to access more special angles.
As a result, the Smooth Q2 gimbal is more like a product to help general users solve the main filming problems with great user experience. It allows you to start creating without the limitation of hardware, only if you have a powerful camera phone, and a Zhiyun Smooth Q2.
Innovative imaging solutions provider Gudsen Technology has launched the MOZA AirCross 2 camera gimbal. The new gimbal is the second-generation model in the MOZA AirCross series. It comes with several improvements which bring ease to professional cinematic video recording capture.
MOZA AirCross 2 is built using magnesium-alloy integrated technology which allows it to provide robust performance due to its light 950g (2 lbs) weight. Thus, the camera can be used to achieve seamless cinematic shots with one hand.
The gimbal comes with a larger camera mounting space which makes it compatible with a wide range of cameras and lens. The advanced software technology allows you to set up the roll arm of MOZA AirCross 2 at either side, allowing the camera to be mounted from the left or right side, which helps to change the center of gravity of the bearing and making balancing easier. The gimbal equally comes with a superior motor with a maximum 3.2kg (7 lbs) payload capacity. Thus, it can carry most mirrorless and DSLR cameras on the market.
There is a huge 3000mAh high-capacity battery crammed into the handle which provides up to 12 hours of battery life and it can be fully charged in only 1.5 hours with an 18W fast charger. The battery features its own USB charging interface and can be charged by the external power supply. Simple and convenient, it can be utilized anytime, anywhere. Three Multi-CAN outputs with a 7.8V power supply can supply power to cameras and other accessories.
Here is a summary of some of the MOZA AirCross 2 key selling points;
1. 3.2kg payload with an only 950g gimbal weight body.
2. 12hours battery life, and quick charging in only 1.5hrs
3. Can supply power to cameras and other accessories.
3. Allowing the camera to be mounted from the left or right side
4. Inception Mode 3.0: automatic rotation, speed adjustment, and angle control
5. FPV Mode to achieve full-range 360° synchronous movement.
6. Mimic Motion Control & Object Tracking
7. Quick control for Precision Axis Control
8. Auto-Tuning & Balance Check 2.0
9. Three-axis Lock Design
10. Vertical Mode Supported
11. Supports dual follow focusing system
12. Combined with Slypod for creative multi-axis camera movement
13. Two Colors: White & Black
The MOZA AirCross 2 comes in two versions: a Standard version priced at $429 and a Professional kit which has three more items than standard version: Arca-Swiss Quick-release Plate, Phone Holder, and iFocus-M. The professional kit goes for $499. Both versions are available to buy on Gudsen Technology’s official website.
Home-cooked meals are usually cheaper than eating out but it not easy especially when you are a bachelor to have cooking as a hobby. But Xiaomi‘s latest “crowdfunder” may be an amazing gadget to help make cooking easier. The gadget is the Solista Solo Smart Cooker which comes with a crowdfunding price of 999 yuan ($139).
The Solista Solo Smart Cooker is a smart cooker that combines three functions in one; a pot, gas stove and range hood. It comes with a maximum power rating of 1600W and has a precision temperature control system which maintains the temperature at the point where smoke is about to be generated. This ensures that there is no soot in the kitchen and also you won’t need to keep checking what is being cooked.
The smart cooker adopts a modern minimalist design. It has a white plastic body with a yellow accent on some parts like the control knob. The cooker has a 3.5L bowl and a visible glass lid. The inside of the cooker has a non-sticky coating liner which makes it easy to clean after cooking. There is a patented two-wing mixing shovel attached to the lid. The mixer ensures the food gets a uniform blend of the ingredients. The cooker uses a detachable power cord for convenient storage.
In addition, the Solista Solo Smart Cooker comes with app support which throws in several cooking styles and recipe into the mix for users. separable power cord for convenient storage.
AliExpress Brands Shopping Week Sale has started with hefty discounts on several smartphones and other smart products. Along with devices from Honor, Huawei, Realme, Xiaomi and OnePlus, the Elephone is also giving away a 33% discount on the Elephone U2. The mid-range device is retailing at the groundbreaking price of $178.66 on AliExpress.
The Elephone U2 comes packed with a 6.26 -inch Full HD Ultra-Wide display with the resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and has a 93.1% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered with an Octa-core Helio P70 chipset coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. On the camera front, the Elephone U2 carries a triple rear camera sporting a 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel camera sensors. Elephone U2’s F/1.6 large aperture helps users to shoot crisp photos even in low-light environments. It is sufficient to capture vivid details while snapping pictures and recording videos in ultra-high resolution. A super AI-based dual selfie camera module consists of a 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel front pop-up camera.
Elephone U2 is crafted out of high-quality CNC Alloy process with a glass cover on the rear side. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie for a smooth and smarter interface. The improved SoC is 13% more efficient than the previous generation. It also features better operation efficiency, whereas AI efficiency is also improved by 10% to 30%. It can easily sustain a full day of rigorous use with its 3250 mAh battery. A side fingerprint sensor also improves the accessibility to unlock the device.
Key Features:
6.26-inch FHD Full Screen
16MP 2MP Front Pop Up Cameras
16MP 5MP 2MP Rear Cameras, F/1.6 Large Aperture
3250mAh Large Battery with Power-saving
MT6771T(P70) Octa-Core CPU
4GB 64GB and 6GB 128GB
If you’re interested in buying the Elephone U2, then grab the device as soon as possible because it can go out of stock. You can know more about the device by heading to the official website.
The Huawei MediaPad M6 8.4” was released in June. The tablet is one of Huawei‘s two flagship tablets for 2019. The other is the MediaPad M6 10.8”. A leak has revealed that the Mediapad M6 8.4” version will have a special version which should launch as the MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition.
The leak is a set of live photos of the device and it shows the tablet will wear a different paint job from the standard edition and also some hardware changes.
The MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition will have a paint job similar to that of the Flame Red Redmi K20. It will come in a matching box that includes a pair of headphones.
Unlike the standard version that has 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage, the Turbo Edition has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It is still powered by the Kirin 980 and the cameras on both sides are unchanged. So you get a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. The screen resolution also remains 2560 x 1600. It runs EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9.
The MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition also has an extra button on the right side of the frame in addition to the volume rocker and power button. This key is said to be the turbo button. The tablet is also reported to have PC-grade liquid cooling, a dedicated gamepad, and a protective case.
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We don’t know when it will launch or how much it will cost. The highest configuration for the standard edition is ¥2399 (~$335) for the Wi-Fi version and ¥2699 (~$377) for the LTE version. The M6 Turbo Edition above is the Wi-Fi version and it might still sell for higher than the LTE standard edition.
UGREEN is popularly known for its Apple-compatible accessories like cables, chargers, and adapter. The Chinese accessory maker has come up with a new “ChargeiPhoneFaster” Giveaway until September 22nd. The interested users can easily participate in the giveaway and can win an iPhone, 100 Gift boxes and promo codes worth $10000. Every giveaway participant will get a 50% off coupon from UGREEN via email.
Ugreen recently launched several new accessories including the USB Type-C cables, chargers and Lightning cables for the users of Apple devices.
The company is offering a 30% discount on the 18W PD Charger and USB C to Lightning cable. Those who are looking to buy UGREEN accessories, then don’t forget to grab the below-mentioned products at a 30% discount.
UGREEN USB C to Lightning Cable – 30% code UGUSCL01 – Buy Now
The UGREEN 18W PD charger is compatible with all the high-end devices including iPhone X, Google Pixel, Galaxy Note 10+, and LG V50 and other devices. It can provide maximum 18W output power for faster charging. The Quick Charge 3.0 compatible charger is safe to use as it carries built-in multi-protection from over-voltage, over-current and short-circuits.
Purely designed for iPhones, the UGREEN USB-C to lightning cable supports fast charging with the ability to charge devices from 18W to 87W USB-C. It supports data transfer speeds to 480 Mbps which is ideal to transfer a 1 GB file in 25 seconds.
The discount is applied from August 28 to August 20 on Amazon.com.
Enter Giveaway
The company has set up three different prizes for the participants. Under ChargeiPhoneFaster giveaway, a user can get the newest iPhone, Ugreen Super Gift Box or promo codes worth $ 10000.
In order to increase the winning chances, the user can enter the giveaway in 6 different ways. These different tasks will improve the overall score.
Terms and Conditions:
The box contains 18W PD Wall Charger x 1, MFi-certified USB C to Lightning Cable
The event begins on August 26th, 2019, and ends on September 22th, 2019.
All winners will be notified via email by September 25th, 2019.
The full winners’ list will be updated on September 25th, 2019.
The giveaway is for global residents.
UGREEN reserves the right of final explanation.
We wish all the participants to enjoy the giveaway.
The Redmi K20 comes in three configurations – a base model with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version, and an 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version. The top configuration had a launch price of ¥2599 but has now received its first price cut.
The Redmi K20 with 8GB of RAM will now sell for ¥2299 (~$320). It is already available at this price on Mi.com but it won’t be a permanent cut. It should revert to its old price tomorrow. So you may want to hurry.
The Redmi K20 has a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It is powered by a Snapdragon 730 processor which draws power from a 4000mAh battery. The phone doesn’t have a notch but goes for a motorized 20MP pop-up selfie camera.
The phone has a 48MP primary rear camera paired with an 8MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and a 13MP ultrawide angle camera. There is a fingerprint scanner under the display. It also has NFC, an audio jack, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB Type-C port. There is also support for 18W fast charging. It runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie.
The Redmi K20 is available in Carbon Black, Flame Red, and Glacier Blue.
Xiaomi has launched a new and upgraded version of the MIJIA Induction Night Light that was first released in 2017 and has been one of its top-selling products. The new version is dubbed MIJIA Night Light 2 and has as its biggest feature, the magnetic structure design which can be rotated freely, providing illumination in all directions even when it is fixed in one place. The light comes with double the brightness of its predecessor. The brightness of this version is ramped up to 25 lumens and so, can be used as a spotlight and not just a night light.
The newly upgraded MIJIA Night Light 2 comes with adjustable brightness, including a 2800k warm light which can meet the night lighting needs of the restroom, corridor, balcony, bedroom, children’s room, patio, wardrobe light.
In terms of the design, the MIJIA Night Light 2 retains the minimalist design of the previous generation MIJIA Night Light and of course, most Xiaomi products. The body is manufactured from environmentally-friendly ABS material, PC matt diffusion cover and custom machine Fresnel lens with superb texture. With the magnetic design, it can be attached to the nightstand, on the walls and detached easily if there is a need to move around with it. The device has a trapezoidal base and a hemispherical lamp body. There is also a metal substrate with an adhesive which can be attached anywhere. It is the metal that the light magnets, creating some strong grip but it can be detached with just some minor force.
The Night Light 2 still has a built-in photosensitive + human body dual sensor, with a sensing range within a 120 ° radius. The light automatically turns off in 15 seconds if no human body is detected anywhere within the range. The owner can also turn off the light as desired. The device uses three batteries with a cumulative power of not less than 1500mAh. The battery can last up to 365 days, especially when used under low brightness.
The MIJIA Night Light 2 will open for crowdfunding at 10:00 AM on August 28 via Xiaomi Mall and Mi Home. The official price is 49 yuan (~$6) but the crowdfunding price is only 99 yuan (~$13) for three 3 units.
We already know a lot about the Redmi Note 8 Pro. In fact, our rumor roundup covers most of its specifications. The Redmi Note 8 Pro will come with the gaming-focused MediaTek G90T processor along with a large 4500mAh battery and 64MP quad-camera setup at the back. On the other hand, its smaller sibling, the Redmi Note 8 will feature Snapdragon 665 with a 48MP triple camera setup. The official pricing is the only thing unknown to us right now.
According to previous leaks, the Redmi Note 8 Pro will be priced higher than its predecessor. It is rumored that the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the Redmi Note 8 Pro are respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$251) and 2,099 Yuan (~$293). However, we don’t have an official word on its pricing yet.
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