Huawei P30 and P30 Pro get Super Night Mode for selfie camera in new update

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Aug 13, 2019

Huawei is rolling out a new update to its flagships – the Huawei P30 and the Huawei P30 Pro. The update which is rolling out in China brings a bunch of new features and optimizations but the most interesting one is Super Night Mode for the selfie camera.

The update (EMUI 9.1.0.193) is rolling out to the Huawei P30 with model numbers ELE-AL00 and ELE-TL00, and to the Huawei P30 Pro with model numbers VOG-ALOO, VOG-AL10, and VOG-TL00.

With Super Night Mode now available for the front camera, owners can now take brighter selfies in low-light environments. We haven’t seen camera samples yet but we expect them to surface when the update gets a wider roll-out.

The changelog for the update also brings a video editing feature to the gallery, optimizes the fingerprint scanner (Huawei recommends setting up the fingerprint scanner afresh to see the new improvements), default activation for VoLTE calls for China Telecom users, Bluetooth support for Huawei Gentle Monster Smart Glasses, and August’s security patch.

The changelog may be slightly different when it begins to arrive for users outside China but everyone should get the Super Night Mode for the 32MP selfie camera on both phones.

The Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro were released in the first quarter of the year. They are both powered by the Kirin 980 chipset but that is practically where the similarities end. The P30 Pro has a bigger screen, more cameras, a bigger battery, support for wireless charging, support for a faster wired charging technology, an IR port, and an IP68 rating. The P30 is, of course, less expensive and has an audio jack which the Pro variant doesn’t have.

(Source)

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Samsung dominates European smartphone market in Q2 2019: Canalys

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Jeet

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Aug 13, 2019

According to the new report published by market analysis firm Canalys, South Korean giant Samsung has dominated the European smartphone market in the second quarter of this year. The company has captured a whopping 40.6 percent of the market share.

It also reported that Samsung has shipped 18.3 million smartphones in Europe in Q2 2019, higher compared to the shipment of 15.3 million units in Q2 2018. The growth in shipments, around 20 percent, is being attributed to the newly revamped Galaxy A-series of smartphones.

Despite being in troubled water because of the US ban, China-based Huawei managed to retain its second position in the European smartphone market. It shipped 8.5 million units in Europe, which is down from 10.1 million units shipped in Q2 2018. In Q2 of this year, the company held 18.8 percent market share in Europe.

The third position in the European market was grabbed by Apple with 14.1 percent market share and shipments of 6.4 million units. Among those shipments, 1.8 million units were of Apple iPhone XR.

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Xiaomi and HMD Global, the company behind the Nokia brand, have grabbed the fourth and fifth spot with 9.6 percent and 2.7 percent market share respectively. While Xiaomi shipped 4.3 million units in Q2 2019 registering 48 percent growth, HMD Global shipped 1.2 million units in the same period.

As for the best-selling smartphones in the Europen market for the period of April 2019 to June 2019, Samsung Galaxy A50 topped the list with shipments of 3.2 million units. It was followed by Samsung Galaxy A40, which managed to ship 2.2 million units. According to Canalys’ data, the Galaxy A10, A20e, A40 and A50 together shipped more than any other phone vendor’s entire portfolio in Europe in Q2 2019.

The third best-selling smartphone was Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 with 2 million units shipped while Galaxy A20e and Apple iPhone XR got the fourth and fifth place with the shipments of 1.9 million and 1.8 million units respectively.

Overall, the European smartphone market remained flat, registering the same 45 million smartphone shipments in Q2 2019, the same number of shipments as in Q2 2018.

(Source)

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 4 and Huawei Honor Band 5 Smart Bracelets at Lowered Prices from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 13, 2019

Leading a healthier lifestyle can set you back a pretty penny. You need to spend a lot of money on fitness gadgets such as smart bracelets, fitness bands, etc to monitor your daily activities.

Fitness enthusiasts who go for inexpensive alternatives, on the other hand, end up compromising on quality. If you are in the market for inexpensive smart bracelets that won’t let you down in terms of performance, Gearbest’s got your back!

Known as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, Gearbest is now offering the recently unveiled Xiaomi Mi Band 4, and Huawei’s well-received Honor Band 5 smart bracelets at considerably lowered prices. Moreover, the Mi Band 4 has been assigned a coupon code that you can use to save more money at checkout.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet International Version

The long-awaited Mi Band 3 successor, dubbed the Mi Band 4 boasts an impressive array of features that satisfy your daily needs. Equipped with a pedometer, sleep monitor, and reminders, the Mi Band 4 helps you visualize your progress in terms of achieving your fitness goals.

While the market is brimming with smart wearables that offer comparable features, they aren’t easy on the pocketbook. The Xiaomi Mi Band 4, on the other hand, has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag of just $37.99 on Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 54 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $83.14.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GBBAND4MI and get an extra $5.11 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the Mi Band 4 smart bracelet further down to just $32.88 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon during the checkout process.

It is worth mentioning here that the coupon will be valid for the first 100 pieces only, and it will expire on August 16th. If you order two or more pieces, you can get 5 percent off.

With 9607 pieces already sold, this promo will end in nine days. You can follow this link to grab the discount.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet International Version

Huawei Honor Band 5 Smart Bracelet Sports Smart Watch Standard Edition NFC Edition

Bearing a striking resemblance to the previous generation, the Honor Band 5 sports a 0.95-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 240 x 120 pixels at a pixel density of 282 ppi. The display is protected with tempered 2.5D glass.

The Honor Band 5 features a wide selection of dials that you can use to personalize the bracelet. Placed under the display, there’s a single touch button with a round border that controls the device. This Huawei-branded smart bracelet can be used to find your phone if both are connected. It also keeps a track of your heart rate and sleep condition.

HUAWEI Honor Band 5 Smart Bracelet Sports Smart Watch Standard Edition NFC Edition

The Honor Band 5 Smart Bracelet Sports Smart Watch Standard Edition NFC Edition would normally set you back $39.99 on both online, as well as offline stores but you can now buy it for just $35.88 from Gearbest. Aside from taking advantage of this 10 percent discount, you can get $5 off if your cart value exceeds $50. Likewise, those who spend over $100 will be eligible for $8 off.

You can follow this link to avail this discount. Note that the promo is slated in end in just five days.

Huawei Honor Band 5 Smart Bracelet Sports Smart Watch Standard Edition NFC Edition

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Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) heading for China launch; Bags TENAA certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 13, 2019

The Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) that went official in European and Indian markets have STK-L21, STK-L22 and STK-LX3. A fresh listing of STK-AL00 / TL00 smartphones have appeared on the database of TENAA. It indicates that the Chinese firm could be planning to debut the Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) in China in the near future. The smartphone could be arriving in the home market with a different name. Probably, it could be called Enjoy 10.

The STK-AL00 / TL00 TENAA listing reveals that it measures 163.5 x 77.3 x 8.8mm and it weighs 196.8 grams. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.59-inch display panel that carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It has a minimum capacity battery of 3,900mAh battery which indicates that its typical size could be 4,000mAh. Last month, the smartphone had received certification from 3C authority through which it was found that it could be carrying support for only 10W charging.

The purported Huawei Enjoy 10 is fueled by 2.2GHz octa-core processor which is nothing but the Kirin 710 chipset. The handset will come in RAM editions of 6 GB and 4 GB that may probably feature 128 GB and 64 GB of storage. The Android 9 Pie OS is preinstalled on the device. There is an external storage on the device.

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The rear side of the smartphone features a triple camera system that features a 48-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel secondary lens and a 2-megapixel sensor. Its frontside will be sporting a 16-megapixel sensor. The Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) for Europe and India are equipped with 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. It appears that the Chinese edition of the phone will sport a new primary lens of 48-megapixel.

The rear side of the STK-AL00 / TL00 smartphone is fitted with a fingerprint sensor. TENAA listing reveals that the phone could be available in Black, Blue and Green color editions. The listing lacks images of the phone. As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing and availability of the Chinese version of Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) in the home market.

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LG trademarks V60S and K50S monikers ahead of IFA 2019

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Jeet

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Aug 13, 2019

LG has trademarked two new monikers for the smartphones — LG V60S and LG K50S. The development comes ahead of IFA 2019 so there’s a possibility that we could hear more about these two phones at the trade show.

As per the report, LG Electronics had filed a trademark for the name “LG V60S” in South Korea. The filing was submitted to the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) on 2nd August which has been listed online.

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With LG V60 and LG K50 getting an “S” edition smartphones, it’s hard to say if the new devices will be an upgrade or downgrade over the original model. The LG G8S, which was launched soon after the launch of LG G8, was a slight downgrade. However, the LG V30S was a clear upgrade over the V30.

At the upcoming IFA 2019, South Korea-based LG is expected to announce LG V60 flagship smartphone, which the company has been teasing with its dual-screen feature. It should be a clear upgrade over the V50, though we don’t have specifics yet. We are expecting the LG V60S to be placed somewhere between LG V50 and V60.

Since the LG K50 is an entry-level smartphone, we are expecting the LG K50S to be an upgrade over the original model. We also expect the company to announce the LG G8X along with these two smartphones at IFA 2019. However, the report adds that while the LG V60S will be revealed at IFA 2019, the phone will be officially launched in 2020.

(Source)

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Nokia 5.2, 6.2, 7.2 and new feature phones may go official at IFA 2019

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 13, 2019

At the end of the previous week, HMD Global confirmed that it will be present at the IFA 2019 tech trade show in Berlin, Germany on Sept. 5. While the company will be attending event for the first time, there is no information available on the names of the devices that will be announced in the coming month. Nokia_Anew Twitter account that is known for sharing leaked information on upcoming Nokia phones has claimed the Finnish firm may announce Nokia 5.2, Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 phones at the event.

We can confirm the following information:
at #IFA2019 HMD will present 3 smartphones: Nokia 5.2, Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2, and 3 feature phones.#nokiamobile #hmd #nokia #nokia6 #nokia7 #nokia5

— Nokia anew (@nokia_anew) August 10, 2019

Nokia_Anew has claimed that its sources has confirmed that the company will be launching Nokia 5.2, Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 smartphones. These smartphones will be arriving as successor editions of the Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 5. 1 phones from last year. Also, the company is also expected to announce three feature phones at the event. The source claims that the Nokia 5.2 and Nokia 6.2 phones were previously speculated to debut in May. However, their arrival was delayed for unknown reasons.

The Nokia 7.2 was spotted on Geekbench with yesterday 1.84GHz processing speeds for its octa-core processor. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 9 Pie OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the Nokia 7.2 has respectively scored 1604 and 5821 points. It is speculated that the phone could be equipped with Snapdragon 660 or Snapdragon 710 chipset.

The Nokia 7.2 that is codenamed as Daredevil is expected to come with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel, Snapdragon 660/710 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM. The smartphone may come with up to 128 GB of native storage. Yet again, it will be an Android One device with Android 9 Pie OS onboard. It could be equipped with 48-megapixel triple camera setup and it may house a 3,500mh battery.

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The Nokia 6.2 that is codenamed as Star Lord was spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 660, 3 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie O in the previous month. It is expected to sport the same design Nokia 7.2, but may come packed with weaker specs. Nothing much is known about the Nokia 5.2 smartphone. Some rumors have claimed that it could be equipped with Snapdragon 632 chipset.

The aforementioned information for all three phones is not accurate. Hence, it is advisable to wait for newer reports to confirm on their specs.

Speaking of next month’s IFA 2019 event, LG is expected to announce the LG G8X and LG V60 ThinQ smartphones and Sony is rumored to unveil Xperia 2 and Xperia 20 smartphones. Huawei may unleash the Kirin 990 chipset and later in same month, it may unveil the Huawei Mate 30 series of flagship phones.

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OnePlus 7T Pro rumored to launch on October 15

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Jeet

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Aug 13, 2019

In 2016, China-based smartphone maker OnePlus adopted the biannual refresh cycle for its flagship smartphones and the company has stuck to that strategy since then. In the second half of the year, the company launches an upgraded variant of its first half’s smartphone with a ‘T’ prefix in its name.

This year, the company launched the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones and the company is now expected to launch the OnePlus 7T Pro smartphones. A few days ago, the upcoming smartphone’s live images were leaked online and this time, the launch date of the OnePlus 7T Pro has been leaked.

If the new leak is to be believed, then the OnePlus 7T Pro smartphone will be launched on 15th October. The reported launch date is in line with the previous smartphone launches by the company.

To recall, the OnePlus 6T was launched in October last year while the OnePlus 5T made its debut in the month of November. The OnePlus 3T, the first device that started this lineup, was also launched in the month of November. Since OnePlus follows Chinese traditions, there was no OnePlus 4T as Chinese considers number 4 unlucky.

The front images of the alleged OnePlus 7T Pro smartphone revealed that it features a notch-less display, similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro. The edges of the phone are curved, and its bottom bezels appear very thin.

The speaker placed on the slim-sized top bezel of the phone appears more prominent than the OnePlus 7 Pro handset. The notch-less design suggests that the smartphone will be equipped with a pop-up selfie snapper.

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There is a vertical triple camera unit in the upper half of the rear shell. The first two camera sensors are placed together and there is a small gap between the second and third sensor. An LED flash can be also below the triple camera unit. There is no rear-mounted fingerprint scanner since it seems to be embedded under the display. The rear design of the upcoming 7T Pro seems identical to the 7 Pro smartphone.

The ‘T’ edition smartphones from OnePlus usually carries improved specs but keeps design identical to the original model. So, there is a possibility that the OnePlus 7T Pro may look like the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone, but come with enhanced specs.

If the rumors are to be believed, then the OnePlus 7T Pro could be fueled by the new 2.96GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ octa-core processor and it may feature improved cameras. There is a possibility that it may come with new color options. We expect to know more about the phone in the coming weeks.

(Source)

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Google Nest Hub to reportedly launch in India next week for ₹8,999 ($126)

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Jeet

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Aug 13, 2019

Google Nest Hub, which was originally named Google Home Hub when it was first announced, is reportedly all set to launch in India as early as next week. The report also says that the device could be priced at ₹8,999, which roughly converts to $126.

The reported Indian pricing makes it even cheaper than its pricing in the US where the device is currently on sale for $129. The smart home display device from Google was launched to counter the Amazon Echo Show that was launched in May 2017 and offers voice assistant and a touchscreen panel.

As said, Google had launched the Nest Hub as Google Home Hub in October last year. However, the company changed the branding at the Google I/O 2019 developer conference and put the smart home devices under the Nest brand. The company also announced a new variant of its smart display that it calls the Nest Hub Max.

The Google Nest Hub comes with a 7-inch touchscreen attached to a fabric-covered base similar to what we’ve seen on the Google Home. It comes with a built-in Google Assistant, Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity, and an Ambient EQ light sensor for adjusting the screen’s brightness automatically.

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It offers a lot of functionalities, including setting alarms, turning off lights, TVs as well as lock the front door. It comes with ‘Voice Match’ where up to six people in the home can get their own personalized Routine.

You can control 10,000+ types of smart home devices from 1,000+ popular brands, said the company. Aside from YouTube, the device also comes with support for music from Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio and other popular music services.

The Google Nest Hub comes in four color options — Sand, Aqua, Chalk (Grey), and Charcoal (Black). When launched, it was priced at $149 in the US but is currently available for $129. However, it’s Indian pricing will reportedly be ₹8,999, which roughly converts to $126.

(Source)

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Meizu 16s Pro launch date is August 28

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 13, 2019

Yesterday, Meizu had claimed that it will be making an important announcement today. The company has today officially confirmed that it will be holding an unveil event on Aug. 28 to unleash the Meizu 16s Pro smartphone. The Chinese firm is yet to confirm the specs of the phone, but the rumor mill has already leaked some of its key specs.

Recent reports have revealed that the Meizu 16s Pro will be arriving as improved version of the Meizu 16 Plus smartphone from last year and it will be a ‘Pro’ version of the Meizu 16s phone that was announced few months ago in China. In July, a listing of the Meizu 16s Pro smartphone was spotted on Taobao Chinese retailer site. The image of the phone that was seen on the listing showed that it largely resembled the Meizu 16s in terms of design. However, one striking difference on the Pro model was that it spotted triple rear cameras. Hence, the Meizu 16s Pro will be the company’s first flagship smartphone to sport triple rear cameras.

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Meizu 16s Pro Specifications (Rumored)

Screenshots of an official listing of the Meizu 16s Pro were spotted yesterday through which some key details of the smartphone were revealed. The exact size of the display of the Meizu 16s Pro is not known yet. However, there is a possibility that it could be featuring a larger screen the Meizu 16s that houses a 6.2-inch display. The leak revealed that the Meizu 16s Pro’s display supports 90Hz refresh rate and touch sampling rate of 120Hz. The display of the phone is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Meizu 16s Pro could be featuring the latest 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855+ chipset. The handset may come in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM options and storage models such as 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. The Android 9 Pie OS coupled with Flyme 8 UI and OneMind 3.0 may come preinstalled on the device.

The handset could be fueled by a 4,010mAh battery that carries support for 18W mCharge fast charging technology. The rear-mounted triple camera setup may feature OIS enabled 48-megapixel primary lens and a secondary telephoto lens of 20-megapixel. There is no information available on the third sensor of the device. The other features of the smartphone include Meizu Pay, Super mTouch and wireless charging.

Meizu 16s Pro Price (Rumored)

The 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage edition of the Meizu 16s Pro could be priced at 3,699 Yuan (~$523). Apart from the Blue model that was spotted on the Taobao, the Meizu 16s Pro is also expected to come Pearl White and Black color options as shown in the screenshots above.

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iQOO Pro 5G confirmed to feature SD855+, UFS 3.0 storage and LPDDR4X RAM

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 13, 2019

The iQOO Pro 5G smartphone will be launching on Aug. 22 in China. It will be arriving as an enhanced edition of the Vivo iQOO gaming phone that was made official in April. While the Pro model is bound to borrow many of its specs from iQOO phone, there are some upgraded features that will be available on it.

After the ASUS ROG Phone 2 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the iQOO Pro 5G will be the third phone to feature the gaming-focused Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform. However, it will be the first SD855+ phone to carry support for 5G connectivity. The Chinese firm has also confirmed that it will be arriving with the latest UFS 3.0 storage and LPDDR4X RAM. The handset will also carry support for F2FS file format.

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Vivo iQOO Pro 5G Specifications

The Vivo iQOO Pro 5G that has a model number of V1916A has recently bagged certifications from 3C and TENAA authorities of China. The smartphone measures 158.77 x 75.73 x 9.325mm and it weighs 217 grams. It is equipped with a 6.41-inch AMOLED display that supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the iQOO Pro 5G smartphone. It comes in multiple storage editions such as 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. The 8 GB RAM and 12 GB RAM variants of the phone will be fueled by SD855+ SoC. The handset does not feature a storage expansion slot.

A battery with a minimum rated capacity of 4,410mAh fuels the iQOO Pro 5G. The 3C listing of the phone had confirmed that it will be arriving with support for 44W fast charging. The rear shell of the phone has a 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera setup and it has a frontal shooter of 12-megapixel.

The images of the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G have not surfaced yet on TENAA. However, the official teaser image of the phone that was released in the previous month had revealed that its rear design bears resemblance with iQOO gaming phone. A recent leak had claimed that the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage of the phone could be priced at 4,498 Yuan (~$637).

(source)

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Xiaomi Mi 9’s new variant 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage introduced in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 13, 2019

Xiaomi had announced the Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship phone in February this year in China. It was introduced in two models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The native storage of 128 GB may not be sufficient for all users. Hence, the Chinese manufacturer has launched a new variant of the smartphone that carries 8 GB of RAM and a larger storage of 256 GB. The sales of the new variant will begin on Aug. 14 in the home market.

The first batch of buyers of the newly introduced 8 GB RAM + 256 GB edition of the Xiaomi Mi 9 will get a wireless charger worth 99 Yuan. The handset carries a price tag of 3,299 Yuan (~$467). At present, the other models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at 2,599 Yuan (~$368) and 2,999 Yuan (~$425). At launch, these models were respectively priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$425) and 3,299 Yuan (~$467).

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Mi 9 features a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display with dot notch. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 6. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. There is no microSD card slot on the Mi 9.

The Snapdragon 855 SoC is present under the hood of the device. The 3,300mAh battery of the smartphone is coupled with 27W Quick Charge+ technology and fast wireless charging at 20W. The handset also features an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The front notch features a selfie shooter of 20-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The LED flash enabled triple camera system of the smartphone has a 48-megapixel lens with PDAF, laser autofocus and f/1.8 aperture, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with PDAF, laser autofocus, f/2.2 aperture and 2x optical zoom support and a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens with PDAF, laser autofocus and f/2.2 aperture.

In related news, Xiaomi is said to be working on the launch of 5G version of Mi 9. It is expected to hit the market as Xiaomi Mi 9S 5G. The entire specs of the phone have been leaked through its TENAA listing. The handset borrows many of its specs from Mi 9, but features the latest Snapdragon 855+ CPU and a larger 4,000mAh battery.

(source)

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New leak shows Motorola phone with no notch and punch hole

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 13, 2019

After ditching the bezels on most of its phones, Motorola’s recent phones have either adopted the notch display design or the punch-hole display design. A new leak has revealed a Motorola phone that ditches the bezel and also skips the notch and punch hole.

The picture of the unknown Motorola phone was shared on Twitter by Evan Blass. Motorola has shaved off the side and top bezels but keeps the lower one for the manufacturer’s name. The right side of the phone is home to the volume rocker and power button while the left side of the phone is bare.

Based on the design of the display, this phone most likely sports a pop-up selfie camera

Other than this front view of the phone, Evan didn’t share any detail about the device. His caption for the image reads “Which Moto is this?”. We expect him to share more info in the coming days.

Motorola has a bunch of phones coming soon. There is the quad-camera toting Motorola One Zoom, there is also the Motorola One Action rumored to launch in India on August 23, and then the Motorola One Macro. While we have seen renders of the first two, we have no idea what the Macro looks like.

The photo above may be that of the Motorola One Macro or an entirely different device. Whichever one it is, only time will tell.

(Source)

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Teaser for India-exclusive HTC smartphone reveals it has a notch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 12, 2019

This month has been a mix of good and bad for HTC. First, it was announced that the Taiwanese company no longer sell its phones in the UK as a result of a patent dispute with the Munich-based company, IPCom. The patent in question is related to a wireless technology developed for car phones. While UK fans of the company mourn the unavailability of HTC phones, those in India are celebrating the company’s plan to return to the Indian market.

Today, HTC India released a teaser confirming its return to the country. The video chronicles HTC’s achievements – from the first touch-centric phone in 2007 to the first Android phone in 2018 and the first smartphone with a metal body in 2013 and more.

Hello India! Our journey of innovation continues.

Can you guess what's coming next?#htcIndia pic.twitter.com/bTavBjvcUw

— HTC India (@HTC_IN) August 12, 2019

The last few seconds of the thirty-six-second video shows a sketch of the phone launching in India this year. The only detail it reveals is that the phone will have a waterdrop notch.

The phone is believed to be the HTC Wildfire (2019), which according to leaks, will sport a 6.2-inch HD+ display, an Helio P23 processor, 16MP + 5MP dual rear cameras, and a 3500mAh battery. It will also have 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

As you can see in the teaser, the phone isn’t the only product teased. There is a smaller device with a wrist strap. We have no idea what the second product is but we have a guess. We think it is a power bank or a portable battery pack.

HTC has made power banks in the past but we haven’t heard of a new model in a while. It makes sense if it also plans to revive its accessory business alongside its smartphone business in India.

(Source)

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Xiaomi MIJIA Smart Robot Vacuum cleaner with Laser Detect Systems (LDS) launched for 1799 yuan ($254)

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 12, 2019

The MIJIA smart robot vacuum cleaner is one of Xiaomi‘s popular products to date. The chinese tech giant has launched an improved version of the vacuum cleaner. This version comes with a laser detect systems and also support independent unloading as well as single sweeping and single mopping, The product is expected to go on sale on August 16. It is priced at 1799 yuan ($254).

The new version comes with support for three sweeping modes but in order to use all three modes, you may have to purchase some extra accessories. The three modes are Sweeping and Mopping mode, Sweeping-only mode and Mopping-only mode.

The Mopping mode requires a 550ml water tank whose accessories needs to be purchased separately. The standard version comes with a 55ml dustbin as well as a 2-in-1 water tank.

The robot vacuum cleaner uses a professional mopping path design to simulate manual cleaning and two-way repeated mopping. It is equipped with smart, precision and electronically-controlled water tank and micro-controlled water pump. The 3rd gear accurately controls the water output, giving it enough pressure to avoid blockage. The device can also sense the water level. The chip is smartly controlled, and does not move without water in order to protect the wooden floor.

The MIJiA Robot Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with Japanese brushless motor, adjustable air duct design, and a massive 2100Pa suction. It also supports Laser Detect System (LDS). The range it can climb is also increased to 8 meters. The device also supports app control. With app support, you can view the cleaning status and path in real time. You can also schedule cleaning and set a cleaning path via the app.

After the first cleaning, the MIJIA Smart Robot Vacuum cleaner will automatically identify the room and automatically save the partition. You can merge, split and name the partition map. In subsequent times, the cleaning will be performed according to the room partition.

In terms of battery life, the battery size wasn’t revealed but the battery can last for up to 110 minutes. That roughly translates to cleaning a 180m2 room once. After the battery is drained, the robot vacuum automatically returns to the charging dock.

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Huawei demos phone with LCD screen in-display fingerprint scanner

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 12, 2019

So far, all phones with an in-display fingerprint scanner have an AMOLED display. About a year ago, there were reports that phones with LCD displays will also have in-display fingerprint scanners in 2019 but none has been announced yet.

Back in April, it was reported that the world’s LCD display with an in-display fingerprint scanner has been developed. Now a video of a Huawei phone rocking the new technology has surfaced on the web.

The alleged Huawei phone is hidden in a case that hides the bulk of the design but we can see it has no notch nor punch hole. Based on this, we presume it has a pop-up selfie camera.

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This is an LCD screen fingerprint technology based on the infrared camera solution, which can basically ignore the LCD panel type and unlock the speed for 300ms. pic.twitter.com/gDb61I7GIt

— Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka) August 11, 2019

The unlock process is put at 300ms, a little faster than that of the OnePlus 6T which unlocks in 0.34 seconds.

We do not know if this is a prototype phone designed for the sole purpose of testing the LCD in-display fingerprint sensor technology or this is a Huawei phone set to launch soon. If it is the latter, more details should surface soon.

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Huawei worked with Meitu to improve its camera algorithm!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 12, 2019

At the 2019 Huawei Developer Conference, Huawei not only unveiled its self-developed HarmonyOS, but the company also shared some of its emerging technologies. One of the disclosure bothers on Huawei phone’s camera system. There is no arguing that Huawei phones have one of the best cameras around. Details have emerged that Huawei worked with Meitu to develop its camera algorithm.

According to the Securities Times (via IThomes), Meitu announced during the 2019 Huawei Developer Conference that in order to further meet the user’s professional needs, it has cooperated with Huawei to provide access to System-level camera algorithms. This is also in a bid to provide a better Meitu camera experience. The cooperation isn’t beneficial to Meitu alone, as Huawei’s technology head is quoted to have said that “The strength and status of Meitu in the optimisation industry is undoubted. The Huawei exec also hinted that most Huawei phone users use Meitu camera software so the tech giant invited Meitu’s team to make special optimization and enhancement to its camera app.

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Meitu is well-known for its beauty algorithms and imaging patents. Until recently, the company was known for making selfie beautifying apps but later started making phones with selfie-centric smartphones. The smartphone arm has been sold to Xiaomi but Meitu’s camera optimization algorithm is still widely popular. Apart from Huawei, Xiaomi has also teamed up with Meitu to develop its phone camera software.

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Vivo iQOO Pro 5G (V1916A) full specifications surface through TENAA appearance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 12, 2019

In April, the iQOO gaming smartphone brand was introduced by Vivo with the launch of the Vivo iQOO smartphone. The handset was fueled by Snapdragon 855 chipset. Recent reports have revealed that Vivo will be launching the iQOO Pro 5G smartphone on Aug. 22 as its first 5G smartphone. Being a Pro model, it is expected to come with enhanced specifications. Last month, the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G that has a model number of V1916A was spotted on the database of 3C authority in China. Now, the V1916A has appeared on TENAA with its full specifications. The only issue with the listing is that it does not include any images of the phone.

Vivo iQOO Pro 5G (V1916A) Specifications

The Vivo V1916A has a 6.41-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It suggests that it could be equipped with waterdrop-style notch screen that is embedded with a fingerprint scanner like the Vivo iQOO smartphone. The dimensions of V1916A are 158.7 x 75.73 x 9.325mm and it weighs 217 grams. In comparison, the iQOO smartphone measures 157.7 x 75.2 x 8.5mm and weighs 196 grams. The TENAA listing only mentions Gold color variant for the iQOO Pro 5G.

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The iQOO Pro 5G is powered by an octa-core processor that works at 2.96GHz which is nothing but the Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform. The handset will release in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM variants in China. It is expected to release in storage editions such as 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. The Android 9 Pie OS is loaded on the device and it lacks support for external storage.

The Vivo iQOO Pro 5G has a minimum rated battery of 4,410mAh capacity. The 3C listing of the phone has confirmed that it will come with a 44W fast charger. The TENAA listing suggests that the iQOO Pro 5G could be equipped the same front-facing and rear-mounted cameras available on the original iQOO smartphone. The listing reveals that it has a front camera of 12-megapixel and a 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera setup. The listing also reveals that the smartphone carries support for 5G connectivity.

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DxOMark: The Galaxy Note10+ 5G is the best camera phone

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 12, 2019

The Galaxy Note10 series has been in the news for weeks even before it launched last week. It is supposed to continue trending with reviews and more details dropping. Now, DxOMark has released a review of the Galaxy Note10+ 5G’s camera and ranks it as the best camera smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G is not only the king when it comes to the rear cameras, beating the Huawei P30 Pro with a single point for an overall score of 113, it is also the phone with the best selfie camera, dethroning the ASUS Zenfone 6 which occupied the top spot before.

The Galaxy Note10 5G has four cameras – a 12MP 1.4µm primary sensor with an f/1.5-2.4 variable aperture. The second sensor is a 16MP 1.0µm ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, the third is a 12MP 1.0µm f/2.1 aperture with PDAF and OIS, and the fourth is a ToF sensor.

DxOMark gives the phone a photo score of 118 which is where the Huawei P30 Pro surpasses it. It praises its wide dynamic range, especially in high-contrast conditions. The exposure also gets praise, “consistent and accurate across a range of lighting conditions” according to the review. The autofocus system and flash module of the phone also contribute greatly to the overall photo score of the Note10+ 5G.

For video, the phone gets a score of 101, the highest for any smartphone. It can record in 4K while maintaining a high level of detail. Noise levels, both indoors and outdoors, are also well-managed. Autofocus and stabilization are also ranked high.

For the front-facing camera, the Galaxy Note10+ 5G has a single 10MP 1.22µm f/2.2 camera with Dual-Pixel autofocus. It can also record in 4K at 30fps.

It scored 103 points in the photo score with its strongest areas being flash, color reproduction, autofocus, and exposure. Skin tones are rendered well, though there are cases of undersaturation in low-light environments. Noise control also gets a thumbs up indoors and outdoors but also takes a dip when the area is very dim. Bokeh mode is great but is not as great as those of phones with dual front-facing cameras like the Pixel 3 XL.

For videos, the Galaxy Note10+ 5G ties with the Zenfone 6. Like the ASUS flagship, it also records in 4K (by default now) and texture and details have improved.

The Galaxy Note10+ 5G will continue to hold the crown until contenders like the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Pixel 4 XL get released.

The Note10+ 5G starts at $1300 and is already available for pre-order.

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“Space Capsule” shaped Blackview BV5900 images leaked! (video)

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Dimitris Economou

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Aug 12, 2019

Photos of an upcoming device from Blackview surfaced yesterday and according to these images, the Blackview BV5900 features a “space capsule” shape as well as a waterdrop notch display and smoothly curved corners. Also, a durability test video was uploaded yesterday on the company’s official YouTube channel.

If you look carefully, you can see that the frame around the display is a bit elevated, about 1mm. Our guess is that Blackview did this on purpose to protect the display from hitting directly on the floor in case of an accidental drop. It can also become handy when you put your phone on a table with the display facing down. Thankfully, this doesn’t affect the design of the phone.

But the coolest part is the back of the device. Previously, Blackview had released a publicity photo showing what seems to be a space capsule-inspired design. In the new images, the space capsule’s iconic lines that seek the ultimate balance between aesthetics and engineering are clear. We can also see that there will be a dual-camera setup on the back.

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Of course, as a rugged outdoor phone, besides appearance, the BV5900 also comes with waterproof, dustproof and drop-proof features. Can the tri-proof performance become even better? We’ll know pretty soon as it seems. In the meantime, you can subscribe on the promo page for the BV5900 to get a discount when the device is officially released.

Xiaomi’s 70Mai Smart Car DVR 2 launched with an Hisilicon chip and several improved feature

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 12, 2019

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company 70Mai is known for its in-car smart products. The company’s products include the first-generation smart DVR dash camera, smart rearview mirrors, tire pressure monitoring, and car air purifiers. The company has launched the 70Mai Car Smart DVR 2 with some improvements over the previous model. It still comes with an affordable 299 yuan ($42).

The 70Mai Smart Car DVR 2 is equipped with a low-power OmniVision image sensor with a maximum resolution is 2560X1600 pixels. This means the camera can easily capture full HD images. The camera has a large aperture of F/1.8 and a wide-angle of 140 degrees. This model also has a wider field of view.

At the heart of the device is an Hisilicon Hi3556V200 high-performance processor which can quickly process huge driving record data. The processor has faster compression technology. Compared with traditional H.264 decoding, the compression rate is increased by 30%, which saves storage space.

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The dashcam has a built-in sensor that supports “vehicle collision automatic recording” . In the event of an emergency, the dashboard recorder can protect the live image data separately from loop coverage. The dashcam goes into sleep mode while the car is parked but the G-sensor will continuously monitor the vehicle. If a collision occurs during parking, the recorder will automatically turn on and start recording the parking monitoring video.

The device can be connected to a smartphone app via Wi-Fi which allows the owner to view live videos and even playback and also download the previously recorded videos.

There are no words on when the device will go on sale.

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