At the beginning of the month, two Vivo phones were seen on Geekbench. The first, with model number V1916, is powered by the Snapdragon 665 processor while the other with model number V1918 is powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor. We have been expecting both phones to show up on TENAA so we can get more details but that is yet to happen. However, TENAA added an entirely new device with the model number V1928A to its database complete with full specs.
The Vivo V1928A packs a 6.358-inch screen with a 720 x 1544 resolution. There is a notch in the display for the front-facing camera. It also has a 2.0GHz octa-core processor paired with 3GB or 4GB of RAM. Depending on the RAM variant, the phone will come with either 32GB of storage or 64GB of storage. A MicroSD card slot will allow you to add an extra 256GB of space.
The phone has triple rear cameras – a 13MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The cameras are arranged vertically on the left and share the same housing. There is an LED flash below the setup while a fingerprint scanner sits in the middle.
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The Vivo V1928A has an 8MP camera for selfies. There is a massive 4880mAh battery under the hood and TENAA says there is support for fast charging. The phone will run Android 9 Pie out of the box.
TENAA says its dimensions are 159.43 x 76.77 x 8.92 millimeters while the weight is 190.5 grams. The listing says it will be available in one color- Gold, but the attached images are of a blue variant.
We have no info about the phone’s release but it should be around the corner.
For the first time, with the Galaxy Note 10 line-up, Samsung released more than one Note device at once. We got the Galaxy Note 10 and its Plus version, besides the 5G variants for both the devices. The presence of two devices with very different specifications in the same flagship line-up made a lot of people wonder whether they should choose the base model of the new Galaxy Note series or the most advanced variant of the Galaxy S series, similar to what happened with the iPhone XR and the iPhone X. So, which one should you choose? The top-tier model from the older line-up or the base model from the most recent one? We anticipate that it depends essentially on your personal needs and there is not a device which is universally better than the other: this comparison between Note 10 and Galaxy S10+ will clear your ideas.
Triple 12 + 12 MP + 16 MP f/1.5-2.4 and f/2.1 and f/2.2
10 MP f/2.2 front camera
Triple 12 + 12 + 16 MP f/1.5-2.4 and f/2.4 and f/2.2
Dual 10 and 8 MP f/1.9 and f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
3500 mAh
Fast charging 25W, wireless charging and reverse wireless charging
4100 mAh, Fast Charging 15W, Wireless Charging and reverse wireless charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, IP68 certification, stylus support
Hybrid Dual SIM slot, IP68 certification, stylus support
Design
When it comes to aesthetics, it is all about tastes. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ has a more rounded shape, while Samsung Note 10 comes with a more serious and professional design. I prefer the latter because it has a more symmetric display thanks to the front camera placed in the middle, a higher screen-to-body ratio as well as a cleaner glass back with a less invasive camera module placed on the upper left part. It is even a more compact and lightweight handset, despite it integrates an S Pen which allows handwriting and drawing. The renewed S Pen can also be used as a motion controller thanks to a gyroscope, an accelerometer, and the Bluetooth connectivity. It allows controlling the phone via gestures without even touching the display.
Display
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is not able to beat the Samsung Galaxy S10+ on the display side. In order to guarantee a more affordable price, Samsung decided to equip the Note 10 with a Full HD+ panel instead of a 2K one, while the Galaxy S10+ has a higher Quad HD+ resolution and a higher level of detail. Note 10 still has an amazing display, but given the lower level of detail, it can not compete with its rivals. However, note that the Galaxy Note 10 is the only which supports the S Pen and all its advanced features.
Specs & Software
In the European version, Note 10 has a better chipset built at 7 nm which guarantees more speed and efficiency. However, the Galaxy S10 comes in a better memory configuration with 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage. Further, the Galaxy S10+ features an expansion slot, while the Note 10 does not. When it comes to the U.S. and Chinese version of the handsets, we got the same chipsets, so the Galaxy S10+ wins due to its memory configurations and the lack of a micro SD slot inside its opponent.
Camera
Due to brighter focal apertures and improved OIS, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 wins the rear camera comparison. But if we talk about selfies, then Galaxy S10+ is way better as it features a dual front camera with a brighter aperture instead of a single camera like the Galaxy Note 10.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ has a way bigger battery than Note 10 and it lasts a lot more on a single charge. Both feature wireless charging, but when it comes to traditional wired charging, Note 10 is faster due to a higher power and a smaller battery capacity.
Price
Samsung Galaxy S10+ carries an €830/$940 listing price in its base variant (now it is way more affordable thanks to street prices), while Samsung Galaxy Note 10 starts from €950/$1075. If you want a better multimedia experience, more performances, and a longer battery life, Samsung Galaxy S10+ is the best choice for you. Samsung Note 10 wins when it comes to camera quality, it offers the S Pen, and it has a slightly more optimized design. But overall (if you do not need the S Pen) I think the Galaxy S10+ has more strong points.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S10+: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Poco F1/Pocophone F1 is one of the most successful smartphones from Xiaomi. It offers a lot of features for a much less asking price. It can be collated with the original OnePlus One launched back in 2014. The phone is popular among custom ROM users as well as developers because of its affordability. A custom ROM is incomplete without a proper boot animation of a user’s choice. Hence, we have compiled some of the best boot animations for Poco F1 to help out those customization-loving users.
Poco F1/Pocophone F1 Specifications
The Poco F1/Pocophone F1 was the go-to recommendation smartphone under $350 in 2018. Even in 2019, it fares better than competitors because of the recent price cuts which brought the price down to $250. Nevertheless, not only the cheap price makes it attractive but the hardware you get which will not age anytime soon.
The phone comes equipped with a 6.18 inches FHD+(1080 x 2246 pixels) IPS LCD with ~403 ppi and 18:7:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected by an unspecified version of Gorilla Glass and features a wide notch as well. This notch also houses an infrared face recognition module along with a 20MP snapper with f/2.0 aperture. As for the design, the phone sports a plastic unibody with power and volume keys on the right side. The headphone jack is located at the top along with a secondary microphone, whereas the speaker, primary microphone, and USB Type-C port are located at the bottom.
The back of the Poco F1 includes a dual-camera setup consisting of a 12MP primary sensor with f/1.9 aperture and a secondary 5MP depth sensor with f/2.0 aperture for portrait shots. Below the camera module, the phone also features a traditional fingerprint sensor despite the infrared face recognition system located at the front. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor coupled with either 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB GB ROM. The storage can be further expanded up to 256Gb via microSD card.
The phone launched with MIUI 10 based on Android Oreo but was later updated to Android Pie. It is also expected to receive Android Q update sometime later after the official release. Last but not least, a 4,000 mAh battery runs the show with support for 18W fast charging.
Why boot animations?
If you are not aware of custom boot animations, you might be wondering why to install them in the first place. For starters, custom boot animations give a unique look to your Poco F1 or any smartphone for that matter while booting. The stock ROM of a phone includes the brand’s regular boot animation which might be same across all their products or differ by a series of products. Thus, if you want your phone to have something different to stand out in the crowd, then custom boot animations are the way to go.
Custom boot animations can be created by anyone with an appropriate tool. But if you are not interested in creating one of your own, you can download the ones already made by someone. Custom boot animations can be found on many forums like XDA Developers, however, it is time-consuming to look for. Hence, to help you out, we have compiled a list of best boot animations for your Poco F1.
The below-listed boot animations can be installed on other smartphones as well. But they shouldn’t have resolution more than FHD+ as these boot animations were created for devices with a resolution less than FHD+.
The boot animations listed in this post can be installed on Poco F1 or any other smartphone with FHD+ or lesser resolution.
You must have an AOSP-based custom ROM like Pixel Experience, Resurrection Remix, and others installed on your smartphone.
The installed custom ROM must be rooted to have access to the system directory.
Any file manager which can let you access root directories.
Steps
Rename the downloaded boot animation file to bootanimation.zip.
Navigate to the root directory of your phone using a file manager of your choice.
Go to system->media and back up your stock bootanimation.zip file by copying/moving it somewhere safe.
Now, copy/move the renamed downloaded boot animation file in this directory.
Once done, check your newly-installed custom boot animation by rebooting your phone.
Boot Animations for Poco F1/Pocophone F1
We have listed 30 of our favorite boot animations from a vast list of 160. Though we have listed only a few, you can download the whole list from the link provided at the end of this post.
Note: The credit for these boot animations goes to mauam, an XDA Developers senior member.
Hexagon
It is simple yet beautiful white-colored animated hexagon design which will shine on your Poco F1 boot screen. Download
Polaroid
It replicates the boot animation with a multiple circled and colorful Polaroid.
The Transformers fans will love to place this boot animation on their Poco F1 devices. it is based on the fictional character of the Transformers Optimus.
It reflects the famous series of role-playing video games – Deus Ex. It was first released in the year 2000 and was developed by the Eidos Montreal. Download
Zelda
It is based on another video game series – The Legend of Zelda. It will look quite classic with color hexagon elements.
A beautifully designed boot animation with different animated elements. It denotes Sonic the Hedgehog is the title character of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series.
The LEGO boot animation represents the famous toy building brand. The game is based on the interlocking plastic bricks. The boot animation is a combination of four different colored LEGO blocks.
It is based on the famous American science fiction series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. As like most of the boot animations in the list, the Westworld also have some attachment to the past.
An abstract design based on the hexagonal shape and forming a bigger hexagon. It also resembles the honeycomb upto some extent. It is simple and classy boot animation for the users. Download
Connect
Connecting Dots would have been another name for this boot animation. Wire through the mesh makes it artistic and magnificent.
It is an excellent boot animation for bikers who loves to customize their Poco F1 as like their motorbikes. It is irresistible for the ones who love to wander on their bikes. Download
Comet
You might have seen similar animation on the web many times, but this time you can apply it as your boot animation.
There can be nothing better formation animation out of a simple square. It is just an excellent way of utilizing a single shape to form a pleasing animation effect.
There are more than 160+ boot animations available for Poco F1. If you like to flash those boot animations, make sure to download them from here. Moreover, If you get any error while installing the boot animation on Poco F1, then let us know via comments below.
The OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T are getting a new update that brings new features, optimizations, and fixes. The update arrives as OxygenOS 9.0.8 for the OnePlus 6 and OxygenOS 9.0.16 for the OnePlus 6T.
Some of the new features both phones get in the new update include DC Dimming, Fnatic Mode, and new Zen Mode features. The update also brings August’s security patch. Below is the complete changelog:
System
Optimized pocket mode.
Fixed an issue with apps failing to respond.
Fixed an issue to unlock apps successfully using fingerprint when the screen recorder is turned on.
Added Quick reply in landscape mode (Settings – Utilities – Quick reply in landscape).
Android security patch updated to 2019.08.
General bug fixes and stability improvements.
Launcher
Added password settings for Hidden Space.
Gaming Mode
Introduced brand new Fnatic mode for an immersive gaming experience. More surprises on the way.
Zen Mode
Added additional Zen mode features.
OnePlus Laboratory
Added the DC dimming feature.
Communication
Support VoLTE/VoWiFi for Bouygues.
The update is under 400MB for both phones according to those who have received it. OnePlus says it is rolling it out in stages, so if you don’t receive a notification now, it should arrive in a few days.
The Nokia 7.2 is an upcoming mid-range smartphone that is expected to launch later this month in China and a global release at IFA in September.
Ahead of its official unveiling, the phone has been spotted on Geekbench. The benchmark result reveals key details about its specs including its processor.
The device was benchmarked yesterday as the “HMD Global Nokia 7.2”. It runs Android 9 and has 6GB of RAM. There should be other RAM variants too but this should be the highest configuration. Its predecessor, the Nokia 7.1 was announced in 3GB RAM and 6GB RAM variants.
Geekbench doesn’t mention the processor as the motherboard says “Daredevil” which is the phone’s codename. However, the base frequency is 1.84GHz. We compared it to that of other devices that have been benchmarked and the chipset which has the same base frequency is the Snapdragon 660.
So, yes, the Nokia 7.2 will come with a Snapdragon 660 processor as earlier reported. This is a fair upgrade considering the Nokia 7.1 is powered by the Snapdragon 636 processor. The device scored 1604 points in the single-core test and 5821 points in the multi-core test. They are similar to the scores of the Redmi Note 7 which is powered by the same chipset.
The Nokia 7.2 is said to have three rear cameras arranged in a circular housing. The configuration of the cameras is unknown but we expect they will have ZEISS lens. The phone should also have an FHD+ display and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It should also run Android
Xiaomi is planning to launch a 5G version of its 2019 flagship, the Mi 9. The Mi 9 5G, as the phone has been dubbed, will not just include a 5G modem, but will actually differ from the LTE model in other key areas. Thanks to TENAA, we now know the phone’s full specs.
The Mi 9 5G will keep the 6.39-inch AMOLED display of the LTE model. Contrary to earlier reports, the resolution has not been changed. It is still 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) and not 2K.
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One of the major changes in the phone is the processor. It is powered by an octa-core chipset clocked at 2.96GHz which we know is the Snapdragon 855+. TENAA lists three RAM variants – 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB, with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB of storage respectively.
The cameras do not seem to have changed. The listing says the main rear camera is a 48MP sensor but doesn’t list the other two rear cameras. The front-facing camera is also unchanged at 20MP. The phone will also have 2x optical zoom like the LTE model.
The Mi 9 5G will run Android 9 Pie, have an in-display fingerprint scanner, and pack a 4000mAh battery. The battery capacity has been bumped up by 700mAh and it also supports fast charging which previous reports say is 45W and not 27W like the standard model.
TENAA also reveals that the Mi 9 5G is thicker and heavier than the non-5G model. It measures 8.95 millimeters and weighs 196 grams. Listed colors include Black, Red, Blue, Pink, White, Green, Purple, and Gray.
With respect to the design, nothing has changed much. The only noticeable difference is the first rear camera which has a red ring around it like the Mi 9 Transparent Edition.
There is no info on when the phone will launch but seeing as it already got approved by TENAA, a release date should be around the corner.
After weeks of rumors and leaks, the HonorSmart Screen and Smart Screen Pro have finally seen an official launch! We already know that the company is extremely proud of the product, but now we finally get to take a closer look at what Honor considers to be a revolutionary product. So, let’s take a look at what makes the Honor Smart Screen special.
The Honor Smart Screen and Smart Screen PRO both come with 55-inch 4K HDR displays. These feature an NTSC 85% wide color gamut, 360nit brightness and wide viewing angles. There are 8 interchangeable display configs, including standard, soft, cinema, sports, children, games, pictures and bright, which should make things simpler for the average consumer. On top of that, the display also has German TUV Rheinland low blue eye protection.
When it comes to design and build, the Honor Smart Screen is pretty excellent all around. The displays are contained within a three-sided, borderless frame, with an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 94%. The chassis is also nice and thin at 6.9mm, with a diamond textured “beauty back” and colourful breathing lights for aesthetic. Honor also touts their seamless 3D arc full metal bent middle frame, which should allegedly improve stability and durability.
Software is one of the big selling points of the Honor Smart Screen and Smart Screen PRO as they’re first commercial devices officially running Huawei‘s own HarmonyOS. It’s one of the most interesting things about the Smart Screens. Honor claims HarmonyOS will users to integrate their devices better, and the company plans to do this through a feature called Magic Link and their own AI assistant, YOYO.
Now, Magic Link is, to put it simply, an advanced version of syncing and casting. By connecting your smartphone the your Smart Screen with NFC, you can sync downloaded apps, cast content and use your phone as a remote. What takes Magic Link further is its ability to integrate itself as a smart home system. The Smart Screen can be used to control and utilize almost anything in one’s house, from security cameras to computers.
In terms of specs, both Honor Smart Screens come running the brand new Honghu 818 SoCs. The Honghu 818 features a quad core CPU, with 2 A53 cores and 2 A73 cores, paired with a 4-core Mali-G51 GPU. It supports 8K@30fps and 4K@120fps super video decoding. In graphics decoding, the chip supports 64MP image decoding ahead of time, which is beyond the highest resolution that can be captured by the current smartphones.
On top of all this, Honor also claims that the Honghu 818 also brings dynamic image compensation (MEMC), high dynamic range imaging (HDR), super-segmentation (SR), noise reduction (NR), dynamic contrast enhancement (DCI), and automatic color management (ACM), as well as 7 image quality technologies such as zoning control (LD), picture clarity improvement, contrast, and color performance.
That’s not even the end of it. In addition to everything already mentioned, Huawei’s Honghu 818 allows Honor to integrate what they’re calling “Histen” into the device. Histen is essentially a sound optimizing algorithm that’s meant to simulate a cinema sound quality experience via the usage of field expansion, transient distortion correction, dialogue enhancement, loudness adaptation, and intelligent bass.
That’s about it when it comes to the Honor Smart Screen, but the Smart Screen PRO has a few more tricks up its sleeve. While the Honor Smart Screen has 4*10W speakers, the Smart Screen PRO has 6*10W speakers. The PRO’s main advantages however are its bigger 32GB of internal storage, and the built-in AI lifting camera.
The “AI lifting camera”, as Honor puts it, is powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Hi3516DV300 NPU chip. As you’d expect, the chip allows the device to learn and recognize faces and improve image taking capabilities. The camera also uses Honor’s patented pop-up mechanic, as it slides back in when not in use to give users a sense of privacy.
So, what about pricing? The regular Honor Smart Screen comes in at a price of 3799 yuan, which is roughly $538. The Honor Smart Screen PRO on the other hand will set you back at 4799 yuan, or about $680. Both come with support for Huawei video, Tencent Aurora TV, Youku Cool, Mango TV , and has exclusive music channels that feature lossless audio. We’re very excited to see the Smart Screen launch, and we hope to hear more in the future.
Leading global smart wearable innovation company Huami offers a wide selection of smart wearables under its own brand Amazfit.
Amazfit Verge Multifunctional IP68
Amazfit product line comprises a slew of fashionable activity trackers including the Pace, Arc, Bip, Moonbeam, and Equator. While these smart wearables motivate you to lead a healthier lifestyle, they don’t come cheap. A feature-laden smart band, fitness bracelet or a smartwatch will set you back a pretty penny.
Much to the relief of those on a tight budget, Amazfit has teamed-up with GearVita to offer some of its well-received smartwatches at unbeatable prices. As if that weren’t enough, each device has been assigned a specific coupon that you can use to save more money at checkout.
Huami Amazfit GTR Smartwatch (47mm)
The Amazfit GTR smartwatch sports an easily readable 1.39 inch AMOLED screen with 454x454x326 ppi. The watch has been certified to 5ATM standards, which means it is water-resistant to up to 50 meters in depth for 10 minutes.
Moreover, the amazing smartwatch boasts an impressive array of other features such as heart rate monitoring, and sleep detection. The Huami Amazfit GTR smartwatch comes in two appealing color options i.e. brown aluminum and brown steel, both carrying a $165.99 price tag.
huami amazfit gtr smartwatch
Cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a smartwatch can use coupon code ROAMAZFITGTR47 and get $40 off. In other words, you can get your hands on the Huami Amazfit GTR Smartwatch (47mm) for a lowered price of just $125.99 after applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout. You can visit this link to use the coupon before it expires.
Sporting an easy-to-read 1.2 inch AMOLED screen with 390x390x326 ppi, the Huami Amazfit GTR Smartwatch (42mm) is simply irresistible. Backed by a 195 mAh LiPo battery, it runs 12 days with Daily Use Mode, 34 days with Basic Watch Mode, and an impressive 22 hours with GPS Continuous Mode.
Moreover, the Huami Amazfit GTR Smartwatch (42mm) is 5ATM waterproof to protect the watch from up to 50 meters of water immersion. You can choose from multiple color options including black, red, white, and pink from GearVita, where the smartwatch is currently available for pre-order for $199.99.
new huami amazfit gtr smartwatch
You can save $80 by applying coupon code ROAMAZFITGTR42. The original asking price of the Amazfit GTR smartwatch (42mm) reduces to just $119.99 after applying the above-mentioned coupon. You can visit this link to take advantage of the coupon, which is slated to expire soon.
GearVita is giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to get their tech greedy hands on the white-tinted Huami Amazfit Verge Lite Bluetooth 5.0 Smartwatch for a lowered price of just $87.99. This is a noteworthy reduction in the wearable’s original asking price of $119.99.
huami amazfit a1808 verge 2 smartwatch global version
Alternatively, you can get a 27 percent off on the black color option, that usually retails for $119.99. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy it for just $87.99. If that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code ROVergeLite and get an extra $12 off before placing your order.
As a result, the already lowered asking price of the smartwatch reduces to only $75.99. You can follow this link to grab the discount and use the coupon before it expires.
Available in blue, white and gray color options, the Amazfit Verge Smartwatch would normally set you back $145.99 on both online, as well as offline stores. In an effort to make this feature-rich smartwatch available to fitness enthusiasts, Huami is now offering the Amazfit Verge for a reduced price of just $115.99 on GearVita.
As if that weren’t enough, you can extend this 21 discount by applying coupon code GVHAVer and save $13 more during the checkout process. The original asking price of the Huami Amazfit Verge Smartwatch reduces to just $102.99 after applying the coupon code at checkout.
xiaomi amazfit verge smartwatch
An absolute steal at this price, the Huami Amazfit Verge smartwatch features a 1.3-inch screen with 360 x 360 pixels resolution. It boasts a slew of highly useful functions such as drinking reminder, heart rate monitor, pedometer, sedentary reminder, and sleep monitor.
You can visit this link to check out more details about the Huami Amazfit Verge smartwatch and place your order before the promo comes to an end.
Leading manufacturer of Bluetooth headsets and headphones, QCY has teamed up with GeekBuying to offer music lovers something to cheer about.
QCY T2S Bluetooth 5.0 TWS Earphones Wireless Charging Siri Google Assistant 800mAh Charging
While those who fancy listening to their favorite music on the go usually end up spending a lot of money on music accessories like earphones and headphones, QCY is offering the QCY T2S Bluetooth 5.0 TWS Earphones and QCY T2C TWS Bluetooth 5.0 TWS Earbuds at lowered prices on GeekBuying. We will shed light on the aforesaid discounts and show how you can save more money at checkout.
QCY T2S Bluetooth 5.0 TWS Earphones (Wireless Charging)
The QCY T2S adopts the latest Bluetooth V5.0 technology for faster sound transmission speed. Aside from twice higher speed, this improves anti-interference performance and ensures a stable connection. These feature-rich earphones come with a small charging case that draws its juices from an 800mAh battery. This robust battery can recharge the earphones 8 times.
QCY T2S Bluetooth 5.0 TWS Earphones Wireless Charging Siri Google Assistant 800mAh Charging
The QCY T2S is simply irresistible earphones that usually retails for $50.99. Much to the delight of those on a tight budget, you can now buy these amazing earphones for a dropped price of just $29.99 from GeekBuying. You can even extend this 41 percent discount by applying coupon code 3JHZX3JA at checkout.
The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $7 off, In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the QCY T2S Bluetooth 5.0 TWS Earphones further down to just $22.99 by applying the coupon. You can click here to visit the promotion page and avail the discount.
Backed by a built-in 800mAh battery, the QCY T2C works for about a whopping 32 hours on a full charge. True stereo sound effects make you feel like you are listening to music in the concert hall. Moreover, the QCY T2C uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology for enhanced sound transmission and reliable stability.
Furthermore, the QCY T2C TWS Bluetooth 5.0 TWS Earbuds employs CVC 6.0 noise reduction technology, along with high sensitivity silicon wheat for improved speech recognition. While these ergonomically designed earbuds completely justify the $33.99 price tag it carries, you can now buy them for a lowered price of just $21.99 from GeekBuying.
QCY T2C TWS Bluetooth 5.0 TWS Earbuds 800mAh Charging Box Noise Reduction IPX4 Siri Google Assistant
This is a noteworthy 35 percent reduction in the earbuds’ original selling price. On top of that, you can use coupon code 3IU1DPEL and save $13 more before placing your order. The coupon helps you bring the retail price of the QCY T2C TWS Bluetooth 5.0 TWS Earbuds down to just $19.99.
You can follow this link to grab the discount and use the coupon before it expires. Note that the promotion sale will end shortly.
After floating around the rumor mill for quite some time, and making multiple appearances online in the form of leaks, the long-awaited Galaxy Note10, and Galaxy Note10+ smartphones have finally gone up for pre-order on Samsung’s official online store.
Galaxy Note 10 Plus / 10 Plus 5G Case Tough Armor
A wide range of top-accessories is now available for the Galaxy Note10+ smartphone. Here are the 10 best phone cases that you can buy for the recently unveiled smartphone.
Galaxy Note10+ S-View Flip Cover, White
Carrying a $49.99 price tag, the Galaxy Note10+ S-View Flip Cover allows you to interact with your phone screen via the front of the case. You can answer/reject incoming calls, respond to SMS, check alarms and perform various other tasks without opening to cover.
Galaxy Note10+ S-View Flip Cover, White
Sporting a lower profile design, the Galaxy Note10+ S-View Flip Cover features a side screen that can be accessed even when the cover is closed. This white-tinted phone case for the Galaxy Note 10+ is available on Samsung’s official online store.
You can click here to place your order. You can get a Samsung credit of up to $150 when you pre-order the Galaxy Note10+ phone.
The Galaxy Note10+ Rugged Protective Cover can be yours if you are willing to shell out $39.99. Currently available on the company’s official online store, this durable phone case is Military-grade ruggedized design tested for shock and drop resistance.
Galaxy Note10+ Rugged Protective Cover, Black
Aside from that, it comes with a kickstand that offers multiple viewing angles and effortlessly folds flat into the back cover. While offering heavy-duty protection, the unique design of the case does not stop you from accessing the whole Infinity Display so that you can enjoy your favorite videos without any sort of inconvenience.
You can click here to buy the black color option of the Galaxy Note10+ Rugged Protective Cover.
This multifunctional case can store cards in the interior pocket while displaying LED notifications on the outside. Upfront, the LED lights shows notifications for incoming calls, SMS, time, etc. You can access all information simply by pressing the phone’s power button without opening the case.
Galaxy Note10+ LED Wallet Cover, Black
Available in black color option, the Galaxy Note10+ LED Wallet Cover carries a $64.99. You can buy it from Samsung’s official online store by heading straight to this link.
This robust phone case is capable of withstanding anything thrown at it. The Tough Armor is made using extreme impact foam, which is packed under durable layers. This slim and easy to hold phone case comes in two color options including gunmetal and black.
Galaxy Note 10 Plus / 10 Plus 5G Case Tough Armor
You can buy the Galaxy Note 10 Plus / 10 Plus 5G Case Tough Armor for $39.99 from Spigen by following this link.
Galaxy Note 10 Plus / 10 Plus 5G Case Slim Essential S
The Slim Armor Essential adopts a smart design that enhances the overall appearance of your phone, while its outer bumper ensures edge protection. The backing of this case keeps your phone scratch-free. Moreover, it comes with a built-in kickstand that provides an unparalleled viewing experience.
Galaxy Note 10 Plus / 10 Plus 5G Case Slim Essential SThis Mil-grade certified phone case uses Air Cushion Technology for superior protection. The device is compatible with both wireless, as well as reverse charging. The Slim Armor Essential which is designed to work with the Galaxy Note 10+ and Galaxy Note 10+ 5G handsets is now available for $39.99 through Spigen in Crystal Clear color option. You can visit this link to place your order.
You can buy the black, as well as the Ballet Way color option of the Galaxy Note10+ Commuter Series Case for $39.95 from Otter. Designed for those who are always on the go, the Commuter Series features a slim, compact design that makes it highly portable.
Galaxy Note10+ Commuter Series Case in BALLET WAY
Despite its compact form factor, the Commuter Series Case keeps you Galaxy Note10 safe from accidental bumps and drops. Aside from that, the device offers easy access to ports and speakers. It uses OtterBox Alpha Glass to provide much-needed protection to the screen.
You can visit this link to buy the Commuter Series Case, which is compatible with the Galaxy Note10, and the Galaxy Note10+ smartphones.
Magnetic Retro Crazy Horse Texture Horizontal Flip Leather Case for Galaxy Note 10 Pro
A single unit of the Magnetic Retro Crazy Horse Texture Horizontal Flip Leather Case will set you back $4.40 on Sunsky; however, you can purchase 2 units for $4.35 and save money. Likewise, 1/4 case is available for $4.31 but if you go for 1/2 case, you just need to shell out $4.27.
Magnetic Retro Crazy Horse Texture Horizontal Flip Leather Case
While a case of 160 units usually retails for $704, you can buy it for only $675.20. In other words, the more units you buy, the bigger your savings are. The Magnetic Retro Crazy Horse Texture Horizontal Flip Leather Case comes in four eye-catching color options including black, blue, red, and brown. You can follow this link to place your order.
Available in matte black color option, the Galaxy Note 10 Plus / 10 Plus 5G Case Liquid Air will set you back $19.99 on Spigen. Liquid Air is a single layer case but effortlessly meets your daily needs. It is made using TPU material, which makes it grip-friendly and slim.
Galaxy Note 10 Plus / 10 Plus 5G Case Liquid Air
The highly flexible Liquid Air case features precise and responsive buttons and it is compatible with wireless and reverse charging for improved user experience. You can follow this link to buy the Galaxy Note 10 Plus / 10 Plus 5G Case Liquid Air.
Soft Rubber Anti-Slip Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
Gearbest is offering the Soft Rubber Anti-Slip Phone Case for your Galaxy Note 10+ smartphone for $4.65. You can choose between three color options including black, deep blue and red.
Soft Rubber Anti-Slip Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus- Deep Blue
Specifically designed for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus, the Soft Rubber Anti-Slip Phone Case is made of flexible TPU. The TPU exterior offers a soft-touch finish which feels great to hold. This elegant and stylish TPU case comes with hexagon texture on the back and has accurate cutouts that give you access to ports, buttons and all features of the smartphone.
You can visit this link to check out more details about the Soft Rubber Anti-Slip Phone Case and place your order.
Ring Holder Protective Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
The Ring Holder Protective Phone Case is available in multiple color options including dark blue, red, black, green onion, red wine and rose gold. Equipped with a 360-degree rotating ring that acts as a kickstand for watching movies, and other videos, this amazing phone case is available for just $5.08 on Gearbest.
Ring Holder Protective Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus- Black
You can attach it to a magnetic car phone holder and conveniently use your mobile phone for following Google Map instructions and check other information while driving. It is made using hard PC and soft TPU materials and adopts a double layer design for dual-layer protection.
You can visit this link to check out more details about the Ring Holder Protective Phone Case and place your order without wasting time.
Gearbest is touted as one of China’s best online stores that offer a wide selection of electronic items at unbeatable prices.
Xiaomi Mi 9T 4G Phablet
Living up to its reputation, the Chinese online store is now offering multiple variants of the Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone at lowered prices. Aside from carrying a heavily discounted price tag, each model has been assigned a specific coupon that can be used to save more money at checkout.
Xiaomi Mi 9T 4G Phablet (6GB RAM+64GB ROM) – Blue
You can avail a noteworthy 6 percent off on the global version of the Mi 9T smartphone which ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity. While this model normally retails for $381.15, you can now buy it for just $359.99, thanks to the aforesaid discount.
Xiaomi Mi 9T 4G Phablet 6.39 inch Global Version – Blue
You can save $83 more by applying coupon code MI9T64BLUE during the checkout process. As a result, the original asking price of the phone reduces to just $276.99. With 1259 pieces already sold, this promo will only be valid for six days. You can click here to avail the discount.
Xiaomi Mi 9T 4G Phablet (6GB RAM+64GB ROM) – Black
The black-tinted global version of the Mi 9T phablet with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage capacity would normally set you back $381.15, but you can buy this model for a dropped price of $359.99 from Gearbest. Moreover, you can extend this 6 percent discount by applying coupon code GBMI9T500.
The coupon helps you grab an extra $83 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Mi 9T further down to just $276.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon during the checkout process.
Xiaomi Mi 9T 4G Phablet 6.39 inch Global Version – black
A whopping 1261 units were already sold at the time of writing. You can click here to place your order before the promo comes to an end in six days.
Xiaomi Mi 9T 4G Phablet (6GB RAM+128GB ROM) – Blue
The slightly larger 6GB RAM+128GB ROM Mi 9T phablet has gone up for sale bearing a considerably reduced price tag of $394.99 on Gearbest. This is a significant 4 percent reduction in the model’s original asking price of $411.13.
Xiaomi Mi 9T 4G Phablet 6.39 inch Global Version – blue
On top of that, you can use coupon code GBMI9T800 and save $95 more even before placing your order. After applying the coupon, the original selling price of the phablet reduces to only $296.99.
It is worth mentioning here that 1286 units of this model have already been sold. With the promo slated to end in just six days, you can head straight to this link to avail the discount without wasting time.
Launched in June this year, the Xiaomi Mi 9T offers the following features:
6.39-inch display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
Marketed as the ‘next-level power,’ the Samsung Galaxy Note10 is an all in one device that offers a mobile experience comparable to a computer, a gaming console, a movie-tech camera, and an intelligent pen.
An unparalleled smartphone like the Galaxy Note10 is a treasured possession of its owners, who would leave no stone unturned to keep it safe. Keeping in line with that, here are top 10 phone cases that will not only protect but also enhance the overall performance of the recently unveiled smartphone without emptying your pocket.
Galaxy Note10 S-View Flip Cover
Carrying a $49.99 price tag, the Galaxy Note10 S-View Flip Cover has gone up for pre-order on Samsung’s official online store. This amazing flip cover allows you to check your phone screen for notifications through the front of the case. You can effortlessly perform tasks such as responding to incoming phone, SMS, etc without opening the cover.
Galaxy Note10 S-View Flip Cover
This black-tinted flip cover adopts a lower profile design that keeps the side screen visible whether the cover is open or closed. You can click here to visit the company’s official online store for a 2 percent back in rewards and get free shipping on your order.
Alternatively, you can go for the slightly economical Galaxy Note10 Silicone Cover, which is currently up for pre-order for just $29.99 through Samsung’s official online store. This easy-to-hold and durable case protects your phone without compromising on style.
Made using high-quality soft-touch silicone material, the precision designed cover is lightweight and offers a firm grip along with much-needed protection. Moreover, it comfortably fits in your pocket.
Galaxy Note10 Silicone CoverYou can click here to check out more details about the Galaxy Note10 Silicone Cover. Buyers stand a chance of earning 2 percent back in rewards, and free shipping on their orders.
This multifunctional case displays LED notifications on the backside of the Cover, making it a unique accessory for your Galaxy Note10. The back cover LED lights indicate incoming calls, SMS, etc. Much to the delight of those who fancy capturing photos using their phones, this LED also displays a countdown showing the time you have to pose before the photo is clicked.
Galaxy Note10 LED Back CoverAside from that, it comes with a Mood Lighting feature, wherein the LED Back Cover lights fades in and out every time you turn your Galaxy Note10 over on its front. You can click here to buy the Galaxy Note10 LED Back Cover for $54.99 from Samsung’s official online store.
Note that you can get free shipping on your order and even earn 2 percent back in rewards.
Touted as a “showstopper,” this Galaxy Note 10 Case Liquid Crystal Glitter protects your phone while grabbing everyone’s attention with its awe-inspiring frame, which is decorated with specks. Made using TPU material, this case is available in Crystal Quartz and Rose Quartz color options for $24.99 on Spigen.
Galaxy Note 10 Case Liquid Crystal GlitterThe Galaxy Note 10 Case Liquid Crystal Glitter is a slim and grip-friendly case that meets your daily needs. It features highly responsiveness tactile buttons and is compatible with both, wireless and reverse charging. You can follow this link to buy this jaw-dropping phone case without wasting time.
If you are in the market for an inexpensive phone case that doesn’t disappoint in terms of performance, the Galaxy Note 10 Case Slim Armor might just fill the bill. This is a classic phone case that adopts dual-layer defense for extra protection, despite sporting a simple, clean design.
Galaxy Note 10 Case Slim Armor
Furthermore, it uses Mil-Grade Protection with Air Cushion technology and is outfitted with a kickstand that ensures convenient hands-free viewing. Carrying a $39.99 price tag, the Galaxy Note 10 Case Slim Armor is available in two color options including black and metal slate on Spigen.
You can follow this link to place your order and check out more details about the Galaxy Note 10 Case Slim Armor.
OtterBox is now offering the Galaxy Note10 Symmetry Series Case in black, Beguiled Rose Pink, and Sapphire Secret Blue for $49.95. You can grab a 10 percent off if you purchase both the Symmetry Series Case, as well as the screen protector (Alpha Glass, Alpha Flex, or Amplify).
Photo 1 – Galaxy Note10 Symmetry Series Case in BLACK
The ultra-thin Symmetry Series Case is quite easy to install and offers drop protection. It adopts colors, designs, and collections that suit your fancy. It features a raised screen bumper that provides added protection to your handset without sacrificing style. It is made of Polycarbonate and Synthetic rubber and is compatible with Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10 5G.
You can head straight to this link to pre-order the Galaxy Note10 Symmetry Series Case from OtterBox.
Protective Phone Case Armour Cover for Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronics and a slew of other items at unbeatable prices, Gearbest is currently doling out an 18 percent off on the Protective Phone Case Armour Cover for Samsung Galaxy Note 10. While it usually retails for $4.80, you can now buy this high-quality case for just $3.95.
Protective Phone Case Armour Cover for Samsung Galaxy Note 10- CadetblueThis feature-laden phone case is shock-absorbent, anti-scratch and even protects your phone’s screen from fingerprints. It protects the backside of the phone and offers a firm grip, and offer complete edge protection with thick four corners to avoid impact in case you accidentally drop your phone.
You can visit this link to take full advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the gray, black, and cadet blue color options.
Luxury Anti-Drop Soft TPU Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Gearbest is giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to get their hands on the Luxury Anti-Drop Soft TPU Phone Case for a considerably lowered price of just $3.58. This is an 18 percent reduction in the phone case’s original asking price of $4.37.
Luxury Anti-Drop Soft TPU Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10- Cadetblue
Available in black, cadet blue and brown color options, the Luxury Anti-Drop Soft TPU Phone Case is made using high-quality TPU material and is compatible with your Samsung Galaxy Note10 mobile phone. Weighing in at just 0.0200 kg, the case has dimensions of 16.00 x 8.00 x 1.00 cm.
You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo comes to an end. Note that the estimated shipping time is between 20-38 business days.
Finger Ring Holder Clear Magnetic Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Much to the delight of Gearbest users, the Chinese online store is also offering the Finger Ring Holder Clear Magnetic Phone Case for a dropped price of $5.57. This is a significant 19 percent drop in the phone case’s original selling price of $6.88.
Finger Ring Holder Clear Magnetic Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – Blue
A great choice for your Galaxy Note10, this Finger Ring Holder Clear Magnetic Phone Case comes in three appealing color options including Rosso red, black, and blue. You can follow this link to place your order and check out more details about this highly durable phone case.
Armor Shockproof TPU + PC Protective Case for Galaxy Note 10
This trendy protective case for the Galaxy Note10 is designed to protect your phone from accidental scratches, shock, and slip. It gives you easy and complete access to all buttons. Moreover, it is made using TPU + PC material to keep it weightless and give the case a slim appearance.
Armor Shockproof TPU + PC Protective Case for Galaxy Note 10
Equipped with a 360-degree rotation holder, the Armor Shockproof TPU + PC Protective Case is available in multiple color options such as black, gold, blue, etc on Sunsky. The price of a single unit is $2.22, however, you can buy 2 units for $2.20 and save money.
Likewise, the 1/4 case would set you back $2.18, giving you a chance to save more money.
You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out more details about buying in bulk through Sunsky and getting amazing discounts.
Xiaomi‘s latest pure Android-running smartphone, the Mi A3 has been launched in Asia and some countries in Europe. India isn’t among the Asian countries where the Mi A3 has been launched. There are rumours already on the streets already that Xiaomi’slatest Android One telephone will be hitting India on August 23.
The rumour didn’t include a price tag of the device. However, the device is expected to have a cheaper price than what it currently sells for (€250) in Europe. So the device may be priced around Rs 17,500. We’ll have to wait until the launch to find out.
The Mi A3 seems to beXiaoi’s way of telling us not to desire pure Android -running phones. The device was announced with a disappointing HD display, whereas the Mi A1 and A2 both feature Full HD (1080p) screens. Apart from that, though, the Mi A3 seems to be an amazing phone. It is fired up by a Snapdragon 665 processor and packs a large 4030mAh battery. The triple cameras remain the same as the Mi CC9e which includes a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, there is a 32MP selfie sensor. The phone comes in two memory versions – 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB.
There are a lot of very affordable flagship phones with top-tier specifications in China, but a lot of them often do not hit the global market. Well, that is not the case with three amazing flagships recently unveiled in China. A lot of people were left as surprised as happy after hearing that Lenovo Z6 Pro, Nubia Z20 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (which is known in China as the Redmi K20 Pro) would hit the global market. All of them come with flagship-class specifications but they carry an upper-midrange price. That is why they are three of the most interesting choices for advanced users with a limited budget. And that is also why we think this is one of the most interesting comparisons we published this year. Have fun 🙂
Nubia Z20 vs Lenovo Z6 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Nubia Z20
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Lenovo Z6 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
158.6 x 75.2 x 9.2 mm, 186 g
156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, 191 g
157.5 x 74.6 x 8.7 mm, 185 g
DISPLAY
6.42 inches, 1080 x 2232p (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Triple 48 + 8 + 13 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4
20 MP f/2.2 front camera
Quad 48 + 16 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 and f/1.8
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4000 mAh, fast charging 27W
4000 mAh, fast charging 27W with Quick Charge 4+
4000 mAh, fast charging 27W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Design
Just like its predecessor Nubia X, the new Nubia Z20 left everyone amazed especially because of its dual display. Most of the surface of the phone is covered by displays, and that is the main reason why it is my favorite one in terms of design. Another reason is the presence of a high screen-to-body ratio without the need of a notch, unlike the Lenovo Z6 Pro which comes with a waterdrop display. So, the second place goes to the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: another notch-less device which boasts a motorized pop-up camera under the display, as well as a premium rear glass and an aluminum frame.
Display
Just because it has two displays, Nubia Z20 deserves a gold medal in this comparison. But that is not all: the primary display even boasts amazing colors thanks to the AMOLED and HDR10 technologies. The secondary display is placed on the back and it is a 5.1-inch AMOLED panel which allows a more efficient battery saving as well as using the rear camera department as front cameras. Further, the rear display is easier to use with one hand and for simpler tasks. While Nubia Z20 is the most versatile one, Lenovo Z6 Pro seems to have an even better color reproduction, at least on the paper.
Hardware/Software
Judging by the specs on the paper, Nubia Z20 is the most powerful handset of the trio. It is the world’s third smartphone (and the world’s first non-gaming phone) to be powered by the new Snapdragon 855+ which delivers 15 percent more graphics performance and a higher clock frequency (2.96 GHz vs 2.84 GHz) compared to the Snapdragon 855 found on the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Lenovo Z6 Pro. On the other hand, Lenovo Z6 Pro offers a higher-end memory configuration with up to 12 GB of RAM, while Nubia Z20 stops at 8 GB of RAM. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro loses the comparison with just 6 GB of RAM, but it has a very functional user interface (MIUI).
Camera
If we talk about rear cameras, Nubia Z20 seems the most interesting (on the paper). It is the only to feature optical stabilization for the main sensor, it has a brighter focal aperture and even 3x optical zoom. Last but not least, its rear cameras can be used as front cameras thanks to the secondary display placed on the back (the phone does not have a selfie snapper).
Battery
Same battery capacity for each of these handsets: 4000 mAh. But thanks to the smaller secondary display and a more optimized chipset, we believe that Nubia Z20 may last more on a single charge.
Price
Nubia Z20, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and Lenovo Z6 Pro carry price tags of €450/$505, €430/$480 and €400/$450 respectively, in the Chinese market. We still do not know for sure how much they will cost globally. Overall, at least judging by the specs on the paper, Nubia Z20 deserves the victory of this comparison due to its better chipset, amazing cameras, and dual display.
Xiaomi‘s first 5G phone was the Mi Mix 3 5G which was launched not to long ago. The company may soon launch its second 5G phone. Not too long ago, the device got its 3C certification, appearing with the model number M1908F1XE. A Xiaomi model with the same model number hasnow been certified by TENAA.
The device is believed to be the 5G version of the Mi 9 and is listed to feature a thicker 8.95mm build. The original Mi 9 comes in at 7.6mm thick. The slight bump in thickness is likely due to the bigger battery which is crammed into the device.It comes with a slightly bigger 4000mAh battery, up from 3300mAh. The 5G Mi 9 also supports 45W fast charging (up from 27W).
The TENAA listing also shows that the Mi 9 5G retains the 6.39-inch display size of the original version but there are rumours that resolution will be increased from the 1440 pixels. Further, the 5G smartphone is expected to come with a Snapdragon 855+. The company will also add OIS to the main camera on the back. The device will also come with dual SIM card slot and dual standby. However, we expect the 5G connectivity to be on one SIM only.
There are speculations that the Mi 9 5G will be called “Xiaomi Mi 9S” based on a post by China Unicom. The phone is expected to be released in September.
We’ve already talked about the promotion that is running on Aliexpress for the all-new Elephone A6 Max, the latest big-screen smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer. Well, all good things come to an end and so is the promo that Elephone is holding. The reduced price of $139.99 will be available until August 12th, so if you are interested, hurry up. In the meantime, let’s check out what you get at that price. Don’t forget to participate in the Giveaway as well!
Moving on to the specs, the Elephone A6 Max can easily be considered an entry-level flagship. It sports a big, 6.53″ HD+ with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a waterdrop notch on the front to host the selfie shooter. The chipset inside is MediaTek’s Helio P22 octa-core SoC accompanied by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. This configuration should be enough for almost everyone in everyday use. It is powered by the 3950mAh battery that supports fast charging as well as wireless charging and should take you through 2 days of normal use. Also, there is NFC support for contactless payments and more.
Lastly, as fas as camera configuration is concerned, there is a dual rear camera with 20MP/2MP sensors while the selfie shooter is also 20MP with face unlock support. Other specs include a USB Type-C charging port, a fingerprint reader, Bluetooth 5.0, and Starry Black plus Peacock Blue colors. You can learn more details on the official product page.
Huawei unveiled the Harmony OS with much fanfare at the Huawei Developer Conference (2019) earlier today. The OS is primarily targeted at IoT products and is the company’s back up plan if it no longer can use Android on its smartphones. Huawei was careful NOT to directly market it as a replacement to Android but it did stress that it would use Harmony OS as its last resort for its smartphones.
Building a new OS from scratch is never easy and time and again we’ve seen examples of companies failing to gain traction from developers for a brand new OS. However, Huawei wants to take things slow and steady, starting with IoT products like the new Huawei Smart Screen that’s going to be unveiled tomorrow.
There’s a lot of stuff that was revealed about the OS at the event today, so we decided to compile 10 things you should know about Harmony OS so that you are updated about its most important features.
11. Harmony OS development began back in 2017
Huawei started working on the HarmonyOS as early as 2017. The company decided to speed things up in 2019 to power its smart screen products this year. The v1.0 will initially target smart display products, such as the Huawei Smart Screen to be unveiled tomorrow. In 2020, microkernel v2.0 will be released and subsequently, in 2021, the v3.0 will be available with added support for wearables.
The HarmonyOS v1.0 will still feature a Linux kernel alongside its own microkernel, but future versions, starting v2.0 will be completely based on its microkernel.
22. Huawei’s HarmonyOS is based on a light Microkernel unlike Android
Huawei’s HarmonyOS is microkernel-based, much like Google’s Fuchsia OS. This makes it more of a direct competitor to Fuchsia than Android. This design ensures that the new OS can be used on multiple types of devices at once. So, it’s meant to be a multi-device solution rather than a smartphone focused OS.
Unlike Linux kernels which have a relatively large amount of code in a shared address space, microkernels have a smaller amount of shared code and enable faster communication between its components.
33. HarmonyOS will not allow root access
Huawei confirms you won’t get root access on the Harmony OS. This has been done to avoid any future security concerns, which the company says is a security risk on Android and other Linux-based OSes.
44. HarmonyOS is primarily for IoT products
Huawei is targeting IoT products such as wearables, smart screen products, smart speakers, in-car entertainment units and other smart products for its new HarmonyOS. Smartphones are not really the priority but the company stresses that it is capable of replacing Android on its mobile devices.
55. Huawei smartphones can shift to HarmonyOS in just a couple of days
Huawei revealed that if the need arises, it can quickly shift to HarmonyOS on its smartphones. It will just take 1-2 days for the company to replace Android on its phones. That’s impressive yet scary at the same time!
66. Android Apps are not compatible out of the box
Huawei’s HarmonyOS won’t support Android apps out of the box. The company notes that ‘small changes’ need to be made to existing apps to ensure that it can run on its new OS. But it is possible to port Android, HTML5, and Linux apps over to HarmonyOS using Huawei’s ARK compiler, which is open source.
77. Huawei is building its own app store
Huawei is already busy building a replacement for the Google Play store. The company’s inhouse app store is called as Huawei AppGallery and it is already asking developers to publish their Android apps over on its own apps store as well. The company has even unveiled Huawei Mobile Services as an alternative to Google Play services.
88. Huawei’s Mate 30 series could use HarmonyOS
While Huawei stressed that HarmonyOS isn’t really targeted for smartphones, it could be forced to install the new OS on the upcoming Mate 30 series. The company has confirmed that the Mate 30 series models haven’t received Google Play certification yet. If the Huawei ban continues, the Chinese telecommunications giant could be forced to use HarmonyOS on the new models. There are already rumors that the Mate 30 Lite will be the first HarmonyOS running smartphone. Let’s wait and watch.
99. HarmonyOS will go Open Source sometime next year
Huawei is planning to make HarmonyOS completely open-source sometime next year. This could bring in companies like OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi to collaborate and develop the new operating system. US ban is currently a primary threat to Huawei, but it can extend to other Chinese companies as well. I’m sure they would want an alternative like HarmonyOS in case things go south.
1010. HarmonyOS will build its roots in China first
Huawei’s Mate 30 Lite could feature HarmonyOS!
Huawei will lay the foundations of the HarmonyOS in the Chinese market, later expanding it to international markets. So, the first set of HarmonyOS products will be unveiled in China, starting with the Honor Vision Smart screen.
So, that’s everything you should know about the new HarmonyOS.
Let’s know if you think it can eventually replace or at least compete directly with Android for smartphones.
Chuwi MiniBook is the latest project from the Chinese manufacturer that is known for its excellent laptops and tablets. The MiniBook is already being crowdfunded on Indiegogo and until now, the amount raised has reached over $600,000 from 1037 backers with the numbers still growing. Since the beginning of the campaign, many artists were disappointed by the lack of active stylus support and for that reason, Chuwi decided to bring 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity to MiniBook after the funds reach $650,000, which is only a matter of time.
Active stylus allows you to draw thick and thin lines by adjusting how hard you press on the screen, which brings a whole new experience in the creation of painting or writing.
In addition to that, every backer will get a free actives stylus after the campaign reaches $800,000! This is extra from the nice and sturdy shock-proof EVA bag that MiniBook backers have the opportunity to get it for only $9.9, a 50% off. The special price is limited to 100 units. After that, the price will return to its original price.
The crowdfunding campaign for the MiniBook will end in 10 days so if you’ve been thinking about getting it, now is the time to get it at the lowest price.
Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company Viomi has got several amazing products in its kitty but still continues to churn out awesome gadgets. The company has launched a hot water machine that delivers hot drinking water in just 1 second. Viomi Hot water machine can heat up water up to 100-degree centigrade.
In terms of functionality, the Viomi hot water machine is similar to the Uodi smart drinking water machine which also doubles as a water purifier. But the design and method employed for sterilization are different. This model can be mounted on the wall or kept on top of a table.
The interior is covered with nano-coating which conserves heat and keep the water hot for a longer time. There are three temperature levels at which water can be stored inside the tank; normal temperature, warm water and boiling water. You can select any of them at the touchscreen interface located at the front of the device. The water temperature can also be adjusted from the interface any time you want.
The Viomi hot water machine is said to adopt the safe and non-side-effect drinking water sterilization method approved by NSF in the United States. The gadget has built-in UV ultraviolet disinfection capability to avoid secondary pollution of the water outlet pipe. The sterilization rate reaches 99% and the service life can reach 300,000 times.
The device is presently on sale on Xiaomi Youpin for 1799 yuan ($255).
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An unparalleled smartphone like the Galaxy Note10 is a treasured possession of its owners, who would leave no stone unturned to keep it safe. Keeping in line with that, here are top 10 phone cases that will not only protect but also enhance the overall performance of the recently unveiled smartphone without emptying your pocket.
