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Xiaomi crowdfunds the Mensarjor Sink Washing Machine priced at 1999 yuan ($284)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 14, 2019

Xiaomi‘s latest crowdfunding product is the Mensarjor Sink Washing Machine. A cool kitchen arrangement is every housewife’s dream and Xiaomi’s ecological chain products have often included products that bring ease and adds class to the home kitchen setup. The new sink washing machine is one of such products.

The Mensarjor Sink Washing Machine is a washer for your vegetables and other food items that need to be washed before cooking. It uses ultrasonic technology to remove residues such as specks of dirt and even pesticides from the food items. After the washing is done, it drains the water automatically. The washing area has a large 10L capacity sitting by the side of the sink. The container can take 50 prawns, 20 potatoes, 10 crabs and 15 apples respectively at once. The device comes bundled with the faucet but can be purchased as a standalone gadget.

As for the functionality, it uses 6 built-in vibrators and an innovative matrix arrangement technology to form high-frequency vibrations, which generate a large number of tiny bubbles. The negative pressure is formed by the magnification of the bubbles. Specks of dirt and impurities on the surface of the fruit ad other items are removed by physical means to achieve clean fruits and vegetables as well as deep cleansing of seafood and other ingredients. This method protects fragile items such as Bayberry, Cauliflower and keeps the outwall of items intact.

There are three washing modes available, with different intensities and water levels. There is a single control button at the side. The gadget can also be controlled via the MIJIA app on a smartphone.

During the crowdfunding exercise, the device is priced at 1999 yuan for the standalone but if you are buying with the faucet set, it comes in at 2498 yuan ($356), including installation fee of 100 yuan. The faucet is made of 304 stainless steel and adopts a retractable design which makes it easy to use. It also comes with a bubbler and spray-gun water discharge modes. The soft water spray (bubbler) is suitable for daily cleaning, and the strong water spray is suitable for bottle and sewer cleaning.

The product is expected to start shipping in China on September 14.

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6 Best Custom ROMs for OnePlus 7 Pro

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 14, 2019

OnePlus 7 Pro is arguably one of the best flagship smartphones you can buy in 2019. It only took 5 years for OnePlus to compete in the big league. OnePlus phones are popular for their home-grown OxygenOS but there are some power users who are interested in more customization. Hence, we have compiled a list of the best custom ROMs for OnePlus 7 Pro as of H1 2019.

OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications

The OnePlus 7 Pro is the most ambitious as well as the costliest device from the house of OnePlus. The phone drops the notch from the previous generation(OnePlus 6T) and the display resolution is now bumped up to QHD+ with 90Hz refresh rate. The front camera which was present in the notch is now replaced with a pop-up module, a trend started by its sister company Vivo. Also, it comes with UFS 3.0 storage, first in the segment when launched.

Coming to the common aspects of similar flagships, the 7 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 coupled with either 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM. The back of the phone is made of glass, whereas the sides are metal. The phone follows the same back design established by the OnePlus 6 except for the triple camera setup. The Warp charge from the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition returns with a 4,000 mAh battery to run the show.

Display	6.67 inches QHD+(1440 x 3120 pixels) Fluid AMOLED, ~516 PPI, 19:5:9 aspect ratio
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
GPU	Adreno 640
RAM	6GB / 8GB / 12GB
ROM	128GB / 256GB
MicroSD Card	Not Supported
OS	OxygenOS based on Android Pie
Rear Camera	Triple Camera Setup 48MP, f/1.6, 0.8µm, OIS 8MP, f/2.4, 3x zoom, OIS 16MP, f/2.2, ultra-wide
Front Camera	Pop-up Module 16MP, f/2.0, 1.0µm
WiFi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
NFC	Yes
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Biometrics	Under display fingerprint sensor
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
Ports	USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0, No headphone jack
Stereo Speakers	Yes
Dust/Water Resistance	Yes but no IP rating
Battery	4,000 mAh
Fast Charging	Warp Charge 30 (30W charging)
Colors	Mirror Grey, Nebula Blue, Almond

Pre-requisites for installing Custom ROMs:

Unlock the Bootloader of OnePlus 7 Pro
Install Custom Recovery like TWRP on OnePlus 7 Pro

List of Best Custom ROMs for OnePlus 7 Pro

Havoc-OS

Havoc-OS is notably the best custom ROM for any smartphone these days. It comes with so many additional features and customization options that are cherry-picked from other custom ROMs. Thus, Havoc-OS is the best custom ROM for OnePlus 7 Pro if you want almost everything. Going by the views and posts on XDA forums, it is the most installed ROM by OnePlus 7 Pro users.

Pixel Experience

Pixel Experience is the only ROM that provides you with the vanilla experience of Pixel software and features with some additional options. If you are a Pixel fan, then it is the go-to ROM for your OnePlus 7 Pro. However, if you are used to OxygenOS, then Pixel Experience is a big no as it lacks many useful features. Simply, it is the best no-nonsense custom ROM for any smartphone unless you care about heavy customizations and functionalities.

AOSiP (Android Open Source illusion Project)

AOSiP is purely based on AOSP but comes with some additional features and customization options of its own. Thus, if you are looking for an AOSP-based custom ROM with some useful features, then AOSiP is a must-try. However, the current builds for OnePlus 7 Pro have some bugs related to Magisk 19.3, WiFi calling, and Android Auto screen flicker. But these bugs are expected to be squashed in the future builds.

OmniROM

OmniROM is one of the oldest custom ROMs which has been present since 2013. The ROM comes with OmniSwitch, a customized recent apps view for multi-tasking. This feature is so popular that it is now available on other fully-loaded custom ROMs as well. The current builds for the OnePlus 7 Pro are stable except for WiFi calling which however is forgettable.

Bliss ROM

Bliss ROM brings a number of customization options and performance tweaks. This ROM is also available for x86 PCs along with smartphones. Though this custom ROM has been around for some time now, it is not well-known yet. The current builds for OnePlus 7 Pro have a ton of bugs such as broken Dark UI, Pie Recents, Doze/Ambient Display, Font Service, and long-press home key for Google Assistant.

Paranoid Android

Paranoid Android is the forerunner of custom ROMs. Due to its immense popularity, the developers behind the project were hired by OnePlus which resulted in OxygenOS. The ROM is well-known for Pie, an on-screen navigation keys replacement which is now found on other custom ROMs as well. The current builds for OnePlus 7 Pro are in beta stage and may contain a number of bugs.

These are some best custom ROMs available for the OnePlus 7 Pro. Every custom ROM has its own advantages/disadvantages, but support is an important aspect which matters a lot while choosing the ROM to install on any device. Nonetheless, if you have any suggestion to add into the list, then do let us know via comments below.

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Xiaomi MIJIA Wireless Mites Vacuum Cleaner goes official

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 14, 2019

Xiaomi‘s Mijia platform has a bunch of vacuum cleaners that can be purchased on its official online store. There is the Mi Robot series which are smart and programmable, there is also the upright traditional type, and last is the cordless handheld portable vacuum cleaners. The MIJIA Wireless Mites Vacuum Cleaner belongs to the third category and is a great choice if you are looking for a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t break the bank. The device is already open for crowdfunding on Xiaomi Mall. It comes with a retail price of 549 yuan ($78) but the crowdfunding price is 499 yuan ($71).

MIJIA Wireless Mites Vacuum Cleaner uses an 850,000 rpm high-speed motor and has a powerful 16kPa suction. The device also adopts a multi-vertex cyclone separation technology such that it can effectively achieve a four-fold filtration system, which can absorb 99.97% of particles, even as small as 0.3 microns.

Combined with 12800 beats/minute high-frequency depth tapping, hot air drying, and UV UV light, it can also deeply destroy the growth environment of locusts while killing and inhibit the breeding of mites from the source.

The MIJIA Wireless Mites Vacuum Cleaner adopts a 20cm open-type large suction port design to fit the surface of the mattress and increase the effective removal area. The large curved handle and the rear-mounted double roller make the touch more comfortable and easier to push when used. The matching brush cover prevents the sheets from getting caught while in use. There is a control button on the handle which can be set to four modes: standard mode, smooth suction mode, smooth suction heating, and standard heating mode.

In the standard model, the battery life is up to 28 minutes, which is enough to complete the cleaning of the entire house. It is also very convenient to charge. There is a special charging board which ships with the device. The charging will automatically stop when fully charged.

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Huawei Mate 30 could feature ultra-fast 25W Wireless Charging

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 14, 2019

Huawei Mate 30 series is expected to meet us in September this year. So far, rumors have revealed that the phone could turn out to be quite powerful, just like its predecessor. The phone is expected to feature the new generation Kirin 990 chipset with a powerful camera setup at the back. However, it looks like the upgrades won’t just be limited in the camera and processor department. The Mate 30 is now being rumored to come with the world’s fastest wireless charging.

Leica-Mate-20-Pro-featured — Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro supports 15W Wireless Charging

According to a popular blogger in China, the Huawei Mate 30 flagship smartphone will come with support for 25W wireless charging. This would beat Xiaomi Mi 9, the current leader in this department featuring 20W fast wireless charging support. In comparison, the newly announced Galaxy Note 10+ comes with just 15W wireless charging, which isn’t really bad but it will be way slower than the upcoming Mate lineup.

The Mate 30 is already shaping up to be a powerful smartphone. It is expected to feature the new Kirin 990 chipset with two 40MP cameras (one primary and another wide-angle) along with other sensors at the back. It should come with Android Q based EMUI 10. There are also rumors about the Lite version coming with the newly announced Harmony OS.

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Meizu President teases green Meizu 16s Pro on Weibo

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Airyl Jaszly

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Aug 14, 2019

Meizu’s managed to drum up a decent amount of attention for their upcoming device, the Meizu 16s Pro. Yesterday, Meizu had confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Aug. 28 to announce the Meizu 16s Pro. Then earlier today we saw the device’s specifications via an AnTuTu benchmark listing. Now the company president is posting pictures of the device over on Weibo.

Meizu President Yang Yan went to Weibo with an image of the upcoming device. Here, he’s specifically teasing the green colour scheme of the device, a first for a Meizu device. It also gives us a pretty good look at the new device, though there’s not really much to say about it. It’s very similar to the Meizu 16s, even down to the button layouts.

Other than that, the company’s still keeping hush about the device. That is, at least, from an official standpoint. Today’s AnTuTu leak has basically revealed the entire spec sheet for the device, and it’s pretty impressive to say the least. The Snapdragon 855+ SoC and Adreno 640 GPU by themselves are already pretty impressive, but the rest of specs are good too.

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That Snapdragon 855+ SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and it features an internal storage of 128 GB. It could be equipped with UFS 3.0 storage. The Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the device. AnTuTu claims that the smartphone has a front camera of 20-megapixel and its rear panel has a 48-megapixel triple camera system.

Meizu 16s Pro Specifications and Price (Rumored)

The display of the Meizu 16s Pro is speculated to 90Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 120Hz. It will come with an in-display fingerprint reader. The smartphone may come in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM options. Also, it is speculated to be available in multiple storage editions such as 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. The Android 9 Pie OS could be overlaid with the latest Flyme 8 UI.

The Meizu 16s Pro could be housing a 4,010mAh battery. The secondary lens of its triple camera setup could be 20-megapixel. The 3C listing of the Meizu 16s Pro had revealed that it may come with a charger that supports up to 24W fast charging. The other rumored features of the smartphone include Meizu Pay, Super mTouch and wireless charging. The 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage edition of the phone may have a price tag of 3,699 Yuan (~$527).

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HTC Wildfire X vs Samsung Galaxy A10s vs Realme 3i: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 14, 2019

After announcing its departure from the Indian market a few months ago, HTC re-entered it again by launching a new affordable handset: HTC Wildfire X. It is the first phone from a revival of the old and iconic Wildfire series which made a lot of success in the past. But will it be able to contrast the fierce competition in the same segment? It will not be easy for HTC to push the sales of this device and, in order to establish whether or not it will stand a chance against the most important brands, we decided to compare it with two amazing entry-level devices launched in the last period. We are referring to the Samsung Galaxy A10s and Realme 3i: both debuted a few days ago and both look very promising. So, let’s discover together if Wildfire X has the necessary potential to beat them.

HTC Wildfire X vs Samsung Galaxy A10s vs Oppo Realme 3i

	HTC Wildfire X	Oppo Realme 3i	Samsung Galaxy A10s
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156.7 x 74.9 x 8 mm, 160 grams	156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm, 175 grams	156.9 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm, 168 grams
DISPLAY	6.2 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 271 ppi, IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 271 ppi, IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 271 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz	Mediatek Helio P60, octa-core 2 GHz	MediaTek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	2 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 12 + 8 + 5 MP 8 MP front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 13 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3300 mAh, fast charging 10W	4230 mAh	4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Waterdrop notches, narrow bezels, and high screen-to-body ratios. All amazing designs to be simple entry-level devices. But their bodies are made of polycarbonate. Realme 3i and HTC Wildfire X look better because they have a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio and more sophisticated back covers with patterns and reflections. Which one you should go for among these two handsets is up to your tastes. I would choose the Wildfire X because it is thinner and lighter.

Display

Here it is essentially a draw as you would not notice huge differences between the displays of these handsets. All of them come with the same diagonal as well as the same kind of panel, the same pixel density, and the same resolution. So go ahead and do not focus so much on the display. In each case, you get a sufficient panel if you consider that we are talking about very affordable phones.

Specs & Software

Given that it features a way more powerful chipset, Realme 3i wins the hardware comparison. We are talking about the Helio P60 which is faster and more suitable for multi-tasking, compared to the Helio P22 found on both the HTC Wildfire X and Samsung Galaxy A10s. The only advantage of the HTC Wildfire X is that it comes in a variant with more internal storage: up to 128 GB. We would not choose the Samsung Galaxy A10s because it only sports 2 GB of RAM. Android 9 Pie is out of the box.

Camera

HTC Wildfire X has undoubtedly the most interesting rear camera department as it is the only with triple camera setup and one of the few entry-level phones to feature 2x optical zoom. We also like the pixel size of the main sensor which should help to capture more light in the dark. But when it comes to the front camera, Realme 3i should win the challenge because of its higher 13 MP resolution and 1080p video recording.

Battery

Realme 3i has a huge 4230 mAh and, despite we still did not test the batteries of each of these phones, we are pretty sure that it will last more in a lot of scenarios. The second place goes to the Samsung Galaxy A10s which still features a nice 4000 mAh battery, while HTC Wildfire X disappoints with just 3300 mAh, but this does not mean that its battery life will be bad.

Price

Prices and availability of the Samsung Galaxy A10s are still unannounced, but we know that HTC Wildfire X will start from €150/$170 and Realme 3i costs €100/$110 in its base variant. Even though it carries a more affordable price tag, Realme 3i looks a more valid alternative compared to its rivals, unless you want the most amazing rear cameras (in this case go for the HTC Wildfire X). If you do not care about cameras, Samsung Galaxy A10s is a more valid alternative to the HTC Wildfire X as it features a much bigger battery, but overall, it does not make so much sense to choose it instead of the Realme 3i.

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HTC Wildfire X vs Samsung Galaxy A10s vs Oppo Realme 3i: PROs and CONS

Realme 3i

PROs

Nice design
Bigger battery
Good cameras
Micro SD dedicated slot
High performance

CONS

Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A10s

PROs

Big battery
Nice cameras
Micro SD dedicated slot
Bluetooth 5.0

CONS

Just 2 GB RAM

HTC Wildfire X

PROs

More versatile cameras
More internal storage
Good WiFi connectivity
Nice design

CONS

Smaller battery

HTC Wildfire X with triple cameras debuts for Rs. 9,999 (~$140) in India

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Aug 14, 2019

In July 2018, Taiwan-based HTC had left the Indian smartphone market. The company has re-entered the Indian market with the launch of HTC Wildfire X smartphone. It is a mid-range phone that comes with a tall aspect ratio display and triple rear cameras. It has arrived with a starting price of Rs. 9,999 (~$140).

HTC Wildfire X Specifications and Features

The HTC Wildfire X houses a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It produces HD+ resolution. The smartphone delivers an impressive screen space of 88.8 percent. The Helio P22 chipset is the driving force of the smartphone and it comes with up to 4 GB of RAM. For storage, the phone offers up to 128 GB of native storage and a hybrid SIM slot for adding a microSD card.

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The triple camera setup of the HTC Wildfire X has a primary lens of 12-megapixel, a telephoto lens of 8-megapixel with 2x optical zoom and a depth sensor of 5-megapixel. The dual-tone LED flash assisted triple camera sensors promises better low-light photography experience and 8x hybrid zoom. Placed on the frontside of the smartphone is a wide-angle 8-megapixel selfie camera with 86-degree field-of-view.

When it comes to design, the rear shell of the phone has a 3D OPVD mirror finish which gives an attractive appeal. The handset has a thickness of 7.95mm. The other features of the Wildfire X are rear-positioned fingerprint scanner, Android 9 Pie OS, Wi-Fi, dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm headphone slot. Lastly, the smartphone has a ‘Mybuddy’ security feature that automatically activate loud alarms in emergency situations apart from sending live location to family and friends. The said feature can also send real-time audio and video of the surroundings.

HTC Wildfire X Price and Availability

The HTC Wildfire X has arrived in two model such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are respectively priced at 10,999 (~$154) and Rs. 13,999 (~$196). These handsets will be exclusively available for buying through Flipkart starting from Aug. 22. Sapphire Blue is the sole color of the smartphone.

For a limited period, the aforementioned Wildfire X models will be available with reduced pricing of Rs. 9,999 (~$140) and Rs. 12,999 (~$182). The smartphone comes with 1-year warranty. Also, buyers will be able to take advantage of 6 months no-questions-asked accident damage protection along with a complimentary pick and drop service.

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Download Best GCam Port for Xiaomi Poco F1

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 14, 2019

Xiaomi Poco F1 is still a favorite choice among the users who are looking to buy a device with excellent specifications. The competitive pricing, high-end specifications, and timely support are some significant advantages of purchasing the Poco F1. However, it misses on the high-end camera carrying a dual rear camera of 12MP + 5MP. Some users are opting for Google Camera ports to gain some additional software-based features on Poco F1.

Google Camera’s HDR+ is the prime feature hailed by various Pixel users. It manages to bring a beautiful well-exposed picture even in the rough conditions. The addition of Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL) has made it even mightier than any other camera app. The smart-burst, Slow-Mo, Video Recording, Portrait Mode and some other advanced features are part of it. The color balancing, exposure settings, and saturation control are far better in the Google Camera app than the Stock Apps. The picture doesn’t get improved with more megapixels, and the ultimate magic happens on how it is processed.

The port craze was started by the Ukranian developer, B-S-G, and later he released GCam ports for several devices. Subsequently, several developers launched their respective versions of GCam ports for a variety of devices. Similarly, Poco F1 received the GCam port from B-S-G and few other developers too. However, the one from B-S-G is the most stable port based on Google Camera 6.2.

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Let’s improve the Poco F1’s camera with the Google Camera Mod. We have listed some best custom GCam Mods for Poco F1:

Best GCam Mods for Poco F1

As we know, there’s support for Google Camera Mod on Poco F1. Various developers are working to offer a stable Google Camera Mod to the users.

GCam 6.2.024 Port by BSG

This GCam Mod is developed by the person who made GCam Mods popular. It is based on Google Camera version 6.2. Since it’s a modded app, not every feature will work but will be much better than the stock camera app in terms of some features. It is compatible and works well with devices running on MIUI Stable 10.2.2 or higher version.

Features working:

Night Sight
Super Res Zoom
ZSL HDR+
HDR+ Enhanced
Portrait on front & back camera
Video recording up to 4K 30FPS
Photosphere
Slow-motion 240 FPS (1080p)

Other features such as EIS (Electonic Image Stabilisation) and Panorama mode are not working as of now.

Modded GCam by Sannn111ty

Another primary developer, Sannn111ty, has also developed the Google Camera Mod for Poco F1. He has developed GCam Mods for a variety of devices. The GCam mod for Poco F1 is also based on Google Camera 6.2. Several essential features, such as HDR+, RAW, ZSL, Flash, and others are working flawlessly on the device.

Features working:

Camera (HDR+/RAW/ZSL/Flash and etc.)
Portrait Mode (Front/Rear)
Night Sight (Front/Rear)
Super Res Zoom
Slow Motion with some bugs
Video Recording (1080p30/60, 4K UHD30/60)
EIS (in 30FPS modes)

To use the AR stickers, users need to follow this special guide by S4turno.

These are some best GCam Mods for your devices. We hope you are using the Google Camera mode without any issues on the Poco F1. If you do have any problems or bugs, do let us know via comments below.

There’s no denying that Xiaomi has improved the camera of the Poco F1 a lot with the recent updates. The Android Pie MIUI 10.3.4 update added essential features such as Widewine L1, game Turbo moded, Slow-MO 960fps video recording, support for 4k at 60fps recording.

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Meizu 16s Pro with Snapdragon 855+ records 460K+ AnTuTu scores

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Aug 14, 2019

Yesterday, Meizu had confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Aug. 28 to announce the Meizu 16s Pro. The key specifications of the smartphone have already surfaced through its premature listing on the official website of Meizu. Today, the Meizu 16s Pro with its model number m1973 has appeared on AnTuTu benchmarks. The smartphone has recorded 460K+ on the benchmarking platform.

The AnTuTu listing does not confirm the screen size of the Meizu 16s Pro. However, it states that it carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2232 pixels. As the rumor mill had speculated, the Meizu 16s Pro is indeed fueled by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset that includes Adreno 640 graphics.

The SoC of the Meizu 16s Pro is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and it features an internal storage of 128 GB. It could be equipped with UFS 3.0 storage. The Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the device. AnTuTu claims that the smartphone has a front camera of 20-megapixel and its rear panel has a 48-megapixel triple camera system. The average benchmarking score recorded by the smartphone on AnTuTu benchmarks is 464,411.

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Meizu 16s Pro Specifications and Price (Rumored)

The display of the Meizu 16s Pro is speculated to 90Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 120Hz. It will come with an in-display fingerprint reader. The smartphone may come in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM options. Also, it is speculated to be available in multiple storage editions such as 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. The Android 9 Pie OS could be overlaid with the latest Flyme 8 UI.

The Meizu 16s Pro could be housing a 4,010mAh battery. The secondary lens of its triple camera setup could be 20-megapixel. The 3C listing of the Meizu 16s Pro had revealed that it may come with a charger that supports up to 24W fast charging. The other rumored features of the smartphone include Meizu Pay, Super mTouch and wireless charging. The 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage edition of the phone may have a price tag of 3,699 Yuan (~$527).

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Is Your Android Smartphone Battery draining suddenly? Google Play Services could be to blame

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 14, 2019

Google Play Services has sort of become the nervous system of the Google licensed Android OS. The app incorporates essential Android services like GPS and background services to ensure that your Android phone runs smoothly. However, an issue with the app could very well mean trouble for your Android system in general and that seems to be the case with the latest 18.3.82 version. Reports are coming in stating that the new version of Google Play Services is draining Android’s battery.

The issue with the new Google Play Services version was first reported by Android Police who noticed an increase in Android phone battery drain reports after the update. Since the issue is with the Google Play Services app, devices across multiple Android versions and vendors are affected. In order to check whether your phone’s battery is draining because of the new update, just head over to Settings and then Battery and click on Show full device usage. In some phones, the option will pop up only after you click the three dots on the top right corner.

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If Google Play Services come up in the top 3 apps sucking up your battery, you are likely a victim of this bug. Given that the app updates automatically for most users, you won’t even realize when your phone was updated to the new version.

There is no known fix to the problem but you can always revert back to the old Google Play Service version. Just keep an eye on the app as it will likely try to update itself to the new version. Given that this issue is popping up on multiple media websites, Google should already be working on a fix.

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Gearbest Laptops & Tablets Flash Sale

Buy CHUWI Aerobook and Teclast F7 Plus Notebooks at Lowered Prices from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 14, 2019

Gearbest is considered as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops and more. Living up to its reputation, the Chinese online store has launched the Laptops & Tablets Flash Sale.

Featuring three of the most popular brands including Alldocube, Chuwi, and Lenovo, the recently kicked-off promo gives you an unmissable chance to get your tech greedy hands-on top-end laptops and tablets at lowered prices. To simplify the search process, the activity page has been split into multiple categories such as Hot Pick, New Arrival, Laptops & Tablets, etc.

We will be checking out the amazing discounts you can avail on the CHUWI AeroBook Laptop and Teclast F7 Plus notebook. On top of that, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process.

CHUWI Aerobook Notebook

The CHUWI Aerobook Notebook sports an eye-catching 13.3 inch IPS display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution for a superior viewing experience. It packs Intel’s powerful Core m3 – 6Y30 Dual-Core processor for smoother operation and stable multitasking experience. The laptop uses a highly efficient Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU under the hood.

The Aerobook notebook ships with 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM and offers a hearty 256GB SSD storage capacity for you to save your favorite photos, videos, and other multimedia content. Moreover, it runs the latest Windows 10 OS that warrants a powerful performance and a seamless user experience.

CHUWI AeroBook 13.3 inch Laptop Windows 10 OS Intel m3 - 6Y30 Dual Core 2.2GHz 8GB RAM 256G SSD 2.0MP Camera- Gray — CHUWI AeroBook 13.3 inch Laptop Windows 10 OS Intel m3 – 6Y30 Dual Core 2.2GHz 8GB RAM 256G SSD 2.0MP Camera- Gray

The CHUWI AeroBook Laptop would normally set you back $581.15 on both online, as well as offline stores but you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $396.99 from Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 32 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the Gray color option. With 173 pieces already sold, this promo is slated to end in just five days.

CHUWI AeroBook Laptop

Teclast F7 Plus Notebook

The F7 Plus notebook features a 14.0 inch IPS screen with a high resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by Intel Gemini Lake N4100 Quad-Core processor and has Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU for uninterrupted user experience while basic photo editing or playing video games. It comes with 8GB of RAM and has a hearty 256GB of SSD storage capacity.

While the aforesaid features completely justify the $503.59 price tag the Teclast F7 Plus Notebook normally carries, Gearbest is giving you a chance to buy it for a lowered price of just $359.99. Moreover, you can even extend this 29 percent discount with the help of coupon code GBNBF7PLUS01.

The coupon helps you save $4 more by bringing the already reduced asking price of the laptop further down to just $355.99 during the checkout process. As if that weren’t enough, you get a Teclast Office Wireless Mouse as a gift.

You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires. It is worth mentioning that 170 pieces were already sold at the time of writing. Note that the promo is slated to end in five days.

Teclast F7 Plus Notebook

‘OnePlus TV’ name and logo officially confirmed

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Aug 14, 2019

Chinese technology giant OnePlus is all set to launch the highly-anticipated OnePlus TV.After gathering ideas from the company’s fanbase for over a year, OnePlus has finally settled on the OnePlus TV moniker for its first smart TV. The official confirmation revealed their ideology behind the name. “No other brand can represent our value, vision and pride better than our own. Hence, the decision to stick with the OnePlus brand name was taken” reads the OnePlus PR. The logo for OnePlus TV was also unveiled in the same thread.

Instead of launching just one TV, OnePlus is rumored to bring a range of Smart TVs, featuring LCD and OLED panels. A certification listing from last week revealed that the company is working on an entire lineup of televisions, between 43 and 75 inches. OnePlus announced its plans to venture into the Smart TV market last year. CEO Pete Lau in a statement back in September 2018 claimed that the OnePlus TV will be a “premium, flagship option”. The plan is to offer “total connectivity” through their lineup. This is a move to counter the emerging dominance of Xiaomi’s Mi TV in the market.

OnePlus TV logo

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Tipster Ishan Agarwal, in association with My Smart Price, revealed a probable launch date of the OnePlus TV earlier this week. He claims that based on reports from people ‘familiar with the development’, OnePlus will debut its first lineup of Smart TVs between Sept. 25 and Sept. 30. The launch event will likely be held on Sept. 26. The OnePlus TV will be an Amazon exclusive product in India, apart from being sold at the official stores. The company will also sell its OnePlus TVs in China and the US, as revealed in an earlier listing on Bluetooth SIG.

OnePlus is likely to bring their 43-inch TV to India, while the 75-inch model is aimed at the Chinese and US markets. OnePlus TV could be using the Google Android TV platform with minor customizations from OnePlus. “Our homes are starting to enjoy the benefits of smart connectivity. But something as simple as displaying photos from the mobile on the television is still quite challenging. With the introduction of AI our imagination is boundless, and we are looking forward to the future.” Pete Lau added in a media interview.

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Huawei to announce Google Maps rival called Map Kit in October

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 14, 2019

Apple has its own maps app which is referred to as Maps. Microsoft also has its own which is called Bing Maps. However, Google Maps seems to be the most popular of all as it is available on more devices than the others. Now, Huawei Technologies Co. has announced that it will launch its own mapping service, called Map Kit, in October.

It is no surprise that Huawei wants to create its own mapping service seeing as the US ban means it can’t load Google services which includes Google Maps on its smartphones.

Map Kit won’t be available directly for consumer use according to the source. Instead, it is designed for developers to build applications that take advantage of its mapping capabilities.

The service will be developed in partnership with Russia’s Yandex and US travel website, Booking Holdings. It will be connected to local mapping services, be available in 40 languages, and will have coverage in 150 countries and regions. Huawei will be able to leverage on its telecom base stations across several countries to complement satellite positioning for its mapping service.

Map Kit will provide real-time traffic conditions, a highly advanced navigation system that can recognize when a car switches between lanes, and also have support for AR mapping said Zhang Pigan, the president of cloud services at Huawei Consumer Business Group.

Huawei mentioned Map Kit back at its developer conference last week. It is one of its planned Huawei Mobile Services (HMS). The others include Site Kit, Location Kit, Drive Kit, and Scan Kit e.t.c.

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Realme 5 Geekbench listing reveals Snapdragon 665 SoC and 4 GB RAM

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