OnePlus already hinted that it is planning to delve into the smart TV market. The remote control for the OnePlus TV had earlier last month received Bluetooth SIG certification. And now, the OnePlus TV itself has been listed on Bluetooth SIG website showing us some details of the gadget.
The OnePlus TV is revealed to come with LED display as all the models listed were listed as LED TVs. So, there is likely no possibility of a cheaper LCD display-packing version. A total of 40 models were listed with different model numbers. However, the models all seem to have one thing in common, the sizes. The TV will likely be available in 43-inch, 55-inch,65-inch and 75-inch display sizes. The variations in the model number are basically different versions for the Chinese, Indian, US and China markets, going by the model numbers. For example, the model number 43Q2IN suggests that this is a 43-inch model intended for India. There are also model numbers like 75Q2CN (potentially a 75-inch model for China) and 65Z3US (suggesting a 65-inch model for the U.S.).
In addition, the smart TV models will run Google’s Android operating system since it is listed as a “unique Android TV.” Thus, the company won’t need to start building is own app and other software for the smart TV as it will leverage the already existing Android TV apps. We expect some form of modification on the operating system, though, especially since Google services are not allowed in China. The upcoming smart TV lineup will also come with Bluetooth 5.0 support.
Data released by three credible Chinese research firms last month showed that Xiaomi’s TV brand continues to retain its position as the number one brand in terms of shipment in China in H1 2019. The data from Aowei Cloud Network (AVC), Qunzhi Consulting and Zhongyikang respectively, all showed that the Mi TV brand consistently dominated the market from January to June 2019.
While some analysts attribute the growing sale of Xiaomi TVs in China to its low-cost when compared to the competition, Lei Jun thinks the major reason for the high sales is continuous innovation. In a Weibo post today, the Xiaomi founder made reference to the innovative mural TV which won the “color TV innovation products” award in the “China Intelligent Display and Innovation Application Industry Conference.” The smart TV had previously won several awards such as the 2019 Top Ten TV Awards, High-end Smart Product Award, Disp Grand Prize-AIoT Technology. The product has also succeeded in establishing the Mi TV brand in the high-end market. The mural TV adopts a 6999 Yuan ($1042) price tag, which is the highest for any Xiaomi TV product.
Xiaomi’s Mural TV is just like LG’s Wallpaper TV!
It is quite difficult to agree with Lei Jun outrightly o this one. Rather, we think the rise of the Mi TV brand is as a result of a blend of innovativeness and cost-effective pricing. When Xiaomi first ventured into the manufacture of TV, the pricing couple with the quality of the products contributed to the high sales. We don’t see that changing anytime soon, as the company is bringing in innovativeness into the mix.
Vivo India has unleashed Vivo S1 as the first S-series phone for the country. The smartphone has arrived with a tall aspect ratio display, a triple camera unit, an impressive selfie camera and a large-sized battery. The Vivo S1 has arrived with a starting price of Rs. 17,990.
Vivo S1 Specifications and Features
The Vivo S1 measures 159.53 x 75.23 x 8.13mm and it weighs 179 grams. The 6.38-inch Super AMOLED display of the smartphone has a waterdrop notch. It offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and it produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It is equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The Always-on Display feature makes it possible to view notifications and clock on the display without turning on the entire screen.
Vivo S1 Pearl Blue
Powering the Vivo S1 is the Helio P65 SoC by MediaTek. The SoC is coupled with 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with 128 GB of native storage. There is a dedicated microSD card on the device for expanding its storage. The Vivo S1 gets a big battery of 4,500mAh capacity that carries support for 18W dual-engine fast charging.
The Vivo S1 is fitted with a vertical triple camera unit that includes a Sony IMX499 16-megapixel main lens with f/1.78 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture and 120-degree of field-of-view and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The front notch of the Vivo S1 has a 32-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone offers user with photography features like PDAF, HDR, AI face beauty, photo filters, time-lapse and slow-motion video recording.
Vivo S1 Diamond Black
The Vivo S1 is preloaded with FunTouch OS 9 skinned Android 9 Pie OS. For enhanced gaming experience, it offers user with Ultra Game Mode. The handset has a dedicated hardware button for launching Google Assistant. Pressing the same button twice makes it possible to access Jovi AI image recognizer. The Vivo S1 has connectivity features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.
Vivo S1 Price and Availability
The Vivo S1 comes in two models such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are respectively priced at Rs. 17,990 (~$253), Rs. 18,990 (~$267) and Rs 19,990 (~$282). It can be availed through Amazon, Flipkart, Vivo’s online store and offline stores.
It can be bought through no cost EMI of up 9 months and buyers can also take advantage of extra Rs. 1,000 discount on exchange. Reliance Jio users can get Rs. 10,000 worth benefits and Rs. 2,500 cashback is available for Paytm users. The handset will go on sale from Aug. 14. Diamond Black and Skyline Blue are the two color gradient editions of the Vivo S1.
The Vivo S1 is available in different monikers in some other markets. In China, it is selling as Vivo Y7s and it has recently debuted as Vivo V17 Neo in Russia. Vivo is also selling Vivo S1 phone in China. However, it carries different specs and notch-less design.
Ulefone’s Armor Series is one of the most recognizable in the rugged phones category and the latest addition to the lineup is the super-budget Ulefone Armor X3. Today, the Chinese manufacturer released the first hands-on video so we can check out how it performs. The MT6580 quad-core SoC is enough for casual use and you can even play some popular games without any problems.
Design-wise, the Armor X3 remains loyal to the classic style of the Armor 6, the one that sports convex design on four corners and a slanted design on the back cover that prevent accidental drops from damaging the phone. Also, thanks to the IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810G certifications, the device is so durable it can handle sudden drops, water washing, and other harsh conditions.
The X3 comes equipped with a 5.5″ all-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio for more vertical space and wider vision. On the camera side, there is a dual rear camera with 8MP/2MP sensors and it is exciting that it supports underwater photography. The selfie shooter comes with a 5MP sensor and can also be used for Face unlock. The Armor X3 comes with Android 9 Pie and that adds to the snappiness of the device. In the video, you can see the user checking Twitter, chatting on Messenger, listening to music, watching YouTube, and playing Temple Run 2. As it t turned out, everything ran smoothly without stutters.
What’s more, the Armor X3 also supports two other creative functions: Gloves Pattern and Easy Key. The “gloves pattern” enables you to normally use the touch screen of the phone while wearing gloves while the Easy Key allows you to set specific functions or app launching to the quick access button.
Starting today, you can preorder the Ulefone Armor X3 on the Ulefone FlashDeal Store on Aliexpress with a special price tag of $79.99. That price includes a free tempered glass too! The deal will be ongoing until August 13th. For more information about other Ulefone devices, visit the official website.
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is the popular fitness tracker available in the market at a competitive price. It is the best smart band in terms of design and features. The new wearable carries various advancements over its predecessors, including the ability to install the custom watch face on its colored AMOLED display. The users can easily customize the look of the watch by installing the custom watch faces from the store.
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Specifications
However, the affordable Xiaomi Mi Band 4 carries a 0.95-inch color display with the resolution of 120 x 240 pixels and brightness support for up to 450 nits. It is 5ATM water-resistant up to 50m. To make the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 feature-rich, the company added support for step counter, distance, calorie burned activity tracking. It can easily distinguish between six different workout modes like Treadmill, Exercise, Outdoor running, cycling, walking, swimming.
Xiaomi also features various health monitoring sensors such as heart rate monitor, sleep monitor, and Idle alerts. The device supports efficient and improved Bluetooth 5.0 in connectivity. However, users will get NFC support in the special NFC edition. There are some other features like an Alarm clock, Timer, Find Phone, Event reminder, DND mode, and Music controls. It comes packed with a 135 mAh of battery with the ability to get fully recharged in 2 hours. The Mi Band 4 can last up to 20 days with a single charge. Mi Band 4 will work on devices running Android 4.4, iOS 9 or above.
It is an amazing fitness value for a money fitness band with elliptical design and 2.5D display. It easily fits on the hands with a comfy rubber strap. The MI Band 4 is acting as a driver for most of the health enthusiasts.
There are hundreds of custom watch faces available for Xiaomi Band 4 at Amazfit store. We have created a list of the some best custom watchfaces for Mi band 4 that you must try. To install these custom watch faces, follow the steps below carefully.
File Manager – Most of the devices always have some default file manager.
Steps to apply custom Watchface on Xiaomi Mi Band 4
If you selected your favorite watch face for Xiaomi Mi band, then get ready to install it on your fitness band.
Download the watchface/dial you want to replace on the Xiaomi Mi Band 4.
Then, open the MiFit app and install any available dial.
Now, Open the watch_skin_local folder in the file manager by navigating through Android > Data > com.xiaomi.hm.health > files > watch_skin_local.
Copy the name and then delete the .bin file from the watch_skin_local folder. (Note: The file name would be something like 4lIYUjzg3Vwqt8tJU9sYLeOSqUSAreJNzUxJhxgM.bin.)
Paste the new .bin file into the watch_skin_local folder and rename it to the old file name.
Now open the Mi Fit app again, and goto Band Displays and sync the new watchface.
You’ve successfully installed new watch face in the Mi Band 4.
It is quite easy to follow procedure, but still, if you got any problems, don’t hesitate to ask us in the comments below. The users can also build their own custom watchface if you have little code editing capabilities.
According to the latest scoop from 91mobiles, the OPPO F11 and the F11 Pro have just got a permanent price drop in India. Retail sources have revealed that both smartphones will receive a price drop of up to Rs. 2,000 (~$23). The updated pricing will be applicable exclusively at the offline stores at the moment. The F11 duo will continue to sell at their regular prices on Flipkart and Amazon.
The revised pricing of the OPPO F11 with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of on-board storage is Rs. 16,990 (~$241). The 6GB + 128GB variant can be yours for Rs. 17,990 (~$255). The smartphones cost Rs. 17,990 (~$255) and Rs. 19,990 (~$283) respectively at an online retail store. The OPPO F11 Pro is available offline at Rs. 21,990 (~$311). It costs Rs. 23,990 (~$340) at an online retailer.
The OPPO F11 features a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ display with a waterdrop notch housing the front camera. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC along with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based ColorOS 6.0. It draws power from a massive 4,020 mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 Fast Charge support. The device features a 48-megapixel primary camera with a 5-megapixel depth sensor and an LED flash. It uses a 16-megapixel secondary camera. Camera enhancement features include Dazzle Color Mode, AI Ultra-clear Engine, Ultra Night Mode, and AI Scene Recognition.
The OPPO F11 Pro also features a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ display, but it comes with a notch-less design. The device sports a screen-to-body ratio of 90.9-percent, and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, with an integrated ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. The device runs on ColorOS 6.0, and draws power from a 4,000 mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charge support. The camera setup on the F11 Pro is the same 48-megapixel primary lens with a 5-megapixel depth sensor found on the F11 handset. For capturing selfies, it has a pop-up selfie snapper of 16-megapixel.
As many DSLR and mirrorless cameras are turned into video recorder with powerful video capacity, the topic of camera monitors gets much attention. A functional camera monitor can effectively boost the experience of the recording process, and post-production as well. Especially, an experienced filmmaker can take the advantages of a camera monitor to ensure better frame control. In this review, we are going to introduce a convenient camera monitor which the Gizmochina video team used frequently, the Pergear A6 Plus.
Display & Design
The Pergear A6 Plus is one of those on-camera monitors that is easily operated for beginners and even most people. It has a 5.5-inch 1920×1080 Full HD IPS LCD panel with 10000:1 contrast and 8-bit colors, which allows users to have a more vibrant and more accurate rendition of what the camera sensor sees. The A6 Plus features a touchscreen for menu operation and ‘pinch to zoom’, which is convenient to check your frames with correct detail. Otherwise, for better user experience, the A6 Plus provides a menu handwheel, which also can bring a shortcut to access any options of the menu without touching the screen.
Appearance
The Pergear 6 Plus is one of the lightest over 5-inch on-camera monitors that we have ever used. 230 weight, 21mm thickness and 5.5-inch size will allow you to take it as even a Vlog accessory anywhere.
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As we have used it as our main monitor for weeks, the screen presents a good strength and durability. As Pergear describe, it applies OCR full-fit technology to reach a high strength and uses a scratch-resistant, impact-resistant glass. In practical scenarios, it does have above-average durability without obvious marks. One problem is that it does collect fingerprint, but it will not be a problem if filming it with a screen protector.
Power supply & Battery
The 6 Plus leaves a flexible dual-purpose battery plate, which is compatible with Sony F970 and Canon LP-E6 of lithium battery. It guarantees long-session working durability under outdoor conditions. If you are filming indoors, it also supports a DC 12V port for power input without battery.
Ports
Another surprise of hardware is that in such a small body, it has various ports to achieve multiple functions. The ports information is as below:
3.5mm audio output
Monitor audio recording quality
1×HDMI Input; 1×HDMI Output
Support up to 4K signal input and pass the signal to a second monitor simultaneously (usually used in teamwork).
DC 12V power input
Monitor works with wired power
DC 8V power output
Interface for power your camera with a separately available DC coupler via adaptor.
SD card slot
For 3D LUT upload and firmware upgrade
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3D LUT support
The A6 Plus supports built-in LUTs such as Vlog, Slog2, Slog3, Logc, which covers most mainstream DSLR and mirrorless LUT setting. In addition, you can also upload the 3D LUT file through SD card to preview your movie with post-production effects. If you still want to have a second color adjustment when shooting, you can also have brightness, contrast, sharpness, hue, saturation, and color temp adjustment in the menu. For color adjustment, it has reached almost all the functions that a professional monitor has and brings you more possibilities to have better images before you go to the post-editing.
Software features
Besides the rich features of hardware, the Pergear 6 Plus provides various built-in features to reduce errors to the most extent.
Focus assist
Red, green, blue, white, yellow five peaking colors optional
Zebra
Convenient to guide light using when shooting and post-production
False Color
Convenient to guide light using when shooting and post-production
Anamorphic Mode
Recreate the original aspect ratio on the viewing screen
Monochrome
Gray, red, green, blue
Image Flip Horizontal & Vertical
Get correct view direction with the body auto flip
Histogram
A quantitative tool to inspect the image brightness, to guide the post-production
Each pixel received is mapped to a single native pixel on the monitor
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Included important accessories
Tilt Arm
180° of tilt for convenient monitoring at nearly any angle.
With a cold shoe
Sunshade & Sunshade frame
Sunlight readable
Storage Box
The 6 Plus has 3 1/4”-20 thread points for connection to the hot shoe mount. With the included Tilt Arm, it can reach almost any angle for monitoring. It’s flexible when shooting some special scenes.
Language
The A6 Plus supports 8 languages including Chinese, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Korean, which covers a global user variety.
Conclusion
Though compared with those professional on-camera monitors, it does not support 8-bit colors and internal record with SSD, it already prepares the most important functions for general users under various use scenarios. And if you only have a limited budget, considering the 4K signal support, the price of 229 USD probably is one of the best choices. During these weeks shooting video with it, we probably will continuously take it as our first monitor under most conditions, especially for outdoor filming. And we also recommend it as your first on-camera monitor if you are a new player who wants to produce wonderful movies.
The Pergear A6 Plus monitor is available for $229 on Amazon, get it via this link.
Earlier this week, ZTE’s Axon 10 Pro 5G officially launched in the Chinese market and was made available for purchase through online platforms like ZTE Mall, JD, Suning, Tmall, etc. The phone was launched with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, for a price of 4,999 Yuan that roughly converts to $720.
Now, the company has silently launched a new variant of the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G smartphone that packs 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It is now available for purchase in China for a price of 5,799 Yuan, roughly $823.
The ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G, which is IP68 certified to ensure that it’s dust-proof and waterproof, comes equipped with a 6.47-inch AMOLED display having a waterdrop notch, Full HD+ screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, 92% screen-to-body ratio, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and an in-screen fingerprint reader.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform and for 5G connectivity, the SD855 chip is paired with the Snapdragon X50 5G modem. It comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.
On the back, the phone has a triple camera setup that includes an OIS enabled 48-megapixel main sensor, an ultra-wide 20-megapixel lens, and an OIS assisted 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom capabilities. The front notch houses a 20-megapixel selfie camera.
In the software department, the smartphone comes running MiFavor 9.1 user interface based Android 9.0 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that comes with wireless charging support as well as support for Quick Charge 4+ fast charging technology.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ flagship smartphones are all set to launch later today and in these final hours leading up to the event, new details about the phones have surfaced online.
The leaked promotional materials of the upcoming smartphones show the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 lying on top of the Galaxy Note 10+ alongside the S Pen, highlighting the size difference between the two phones.
The images of the leaked slides highlighting the phone’s features reveals that the Galaxy Note 10 will be a computer, a gaming console, and a film studio, all bundled into a single package that will be accompanied by the S Pen. It also shows fast charging support, intelligent battery optimisation algorithms, and an upgraded S Pen with support for aerial gestures.
Earlier leak related to the S Pen had claims that it will allow users to navigate through the phone’s UI without having to touch the screen. The newly leaked promotional slides suggest that it will also enable users to click photos and will also allow them to use it for clipping, editing, and handwriting-to-text conversion.
Moreover, the audio zoom feature has been detailed by the leaked images. It will have three separate mics for capturing crystal clear sound while recording videos. When users zoom on an area in the viewfinder, the phone will automatically magnify the audio signals coming from that direction.
Earlier today, we reported about the storage variants as well as color options for the Galaxy Note series smartphones in India. The base model will feature 256GB of internal storage and will come in Aura Black, Aura Red, and Aura Glow colors. The 512GB variant will come only in one color — Aura White.
On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 10+ will come with a base model featuring 512GB of storage and two color choices — Aura Black and Aura Glow. The 1TB storage variant will be available in three colors — Aura Black, Aura Glow and Aura White.
However, there’s no information available about the pricing of the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ smartphones for Indian market. Rumors have it that the Galaxy Note 10 series will be available for purchase in India from 23rd August.
This afternoon, Xiaomi held the Xiaomi Future Image Technology Communication Meeting in Beijing. Xiaomi co-founder and president Lin Bin made an appearance detailing the company’s upcoming 64MP Redmi smartphone, as well as the company’s advancements in camera technology and their future in terms of camera suppliers and performance.
According to Lin Bin, Xiaomi first set up an independent camera team two years ago. In May 2018, an official camera department was set up that would involve all aspects of hardware and software development for their camera technology. On top of this, the company’s AI algorithm team is comprised of more than 1,000 people, with over 684 global patents in AI, ranking them 11th in the world.
He then goes on to reaffirm that the company’s upcoming device will utilize Samsung‘s 64MP GW1 sensor. Li Jishuo, the global vice president of Samsung Electronics’ LSI Division, came on stage and introduced some of the main highlights of the Samsung GW1 sensor. First, the GW1 uses a 1/1.7-inch ultra-large bottom sensor, which is 34% larger than their previous sensor and supports four-in-one pixel-binning technology.
In addition, the Samsung GW1 sensor also supports pixel-isolated ISOCELL PLUS technology, which guarantees high color reproduction while improving sensitivity by 15%. At the same time, the intelligent ISO technology can ensure that the highlights of the photos are not overexposed while simultaneously reducing noise in darker parts of the image.
Samsung GW1 sampleCamera sample zoom in
Finally, the Samsung GW1 supports hybrid 3D HDR, intelligent pixel-level hierarchical exposure and hardware-level real-time HDR, ensuring a wider dynamic range for photos and better handling of all sorts of lighting situations. Samsung is extremely proud of this sensor, and hopes to see it featured in the upcoming 64MP Redmi device soon.
One other interesting detail was added by Lin Bin near the end of the presentation.According to the Xiaomi president, the company has plans to use a Samsung sourced 100MP sensor in the near future.Though no concrete date was given, Lin Bin seemed confident that it would be arriving sooner rather than later. Whether we need 100MPs is a whole other story, but it’s still good to see that Xiaomi are taking their cameras seriously.
While Xiaomi is usually associated with top-end mobile devices, the Chinese electronics giant offers a wide range of other equally amazing products including robot vacuum cleaners.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner
It is harder for us than ever before to keep our homes and offices clean and tidy all the time, thanks to our fast-paced lifestyle. Leading manufacturers including Xiaomi offer some of the best robot vacuum cleaners available in the market today.
On the downside, these newfangled vacuum cleaners aren’t easy on the pocketbook. If you are in the market for an inexpensive robot vacuum cleaner that doesn’t disappoint in terms of performance, we got good news for you.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Xiaomi has now teamed-up with Gearbest to offer the international version of the Xiaomi Mi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner for a lowered price. You’d normally end up shelling out $394.23 on this Xiaomi-branded vacuum cleaner, but it has now gone up for sale carrying a dropped price tag of just $269.99 on Gearbest.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Moreover, you can extend this 32 percent discount by applying coupon code GBXMRB02 during the checkout process. The coupon helps you save $32.99 more by reducing the original asking price of the Xiaomi Mi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner to just $237.
Equipped with a three-dimensional Vacuum Cleaning System, the Xiaomi Mi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner is quite a steal at this price. It uses LDS (Laser Distance Sensor) technology to scan its surroundings 360 degrees at 1800 times per second to map out the interior of your home.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Robot Vacuum CleanerFurthermore, it determines the best route for cleaning using the SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) algorithm. You can remotely control the robot, change its cleaning modes, set schedules, and switch it on or off using the Mi Home app.
It draws the juices from a robust 5200mAh Li-ion battery that delivers an impressive 2.5 hours of cleaning for a 250sq area in full charge. You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner and place your order before the promo ends.
With 2561 units already sold at the time of writing, the promo is slated to end in five days. The coupon code will also expire shortly.
Xiaomi is reportedly gearing up to launch a new monitor for e-Sports in the Chinese market. As per the reports, the company will launch a new eSports curved display monitor with a 34-inch screen having QHD+ resolution and 21:9 aspect ratio.
The report also adds that the display with come with 144Hz refresh rate and will be assisted by Century Innovative (Inno & Cn) for assembly. This new monitor aimed at gamers and is expected to get launched in November this year.
It is said that the Xiaomi eSports display can also be used as an extension of the Xiaomi gaming platform (Millet Tour Center). It quite evident that Xiaomi is strategically attempting to attract more and more gamers towards its products.
Xiaomi has already entered the gaming market and has launched several products aimed at those users. It recently launched the Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 powered by the latest 9th-generation Intel processors and up to 16GB RAM, for a starting price of 7,499 yuan, which roughly converts to $1,080.
It also has a lot of other products in the gaming lineup, including Gaming Keyboard, Mouse, Chairs, Headsets, etc. Redmi recently launched a gamepad for the Redmi K20 Pro smartphone. The company is also making gaming smartphones under Black Shark brand which has so far launched four smartphones, the latest being the Black Shark 2 Pro.
Xiaomi launched the long-awaited K20 series smartphones – the Redmi K20 and the K20 Pro earlier this year. As expected, both handsets became instant hits among Xiaomi’s huge fanbase.
Official Gamepad for Redmi K20 Pro
Aside from staying in touch with family and friends, newfangled smartphones offer an array of other features such as photography and gaming. Both, the Redmi K20, and Redmi K20 Pro offer superior gaming experience, thanks to their top-end specifications.
Much to the delight of mobile gamers, Xiaomi has come up with a gamepad that’s exclusively designed for the Redmi K20, and the Redmi K20 Pro mobile phones. This Official Gamepad for Redmi K20 Pro is housed in a compact body and enhances the overall mobile + aiming + shooting experience.
Official Gamepad for Redmi K20 ProThe easy to control gamepad comes with a slide rail stand that securely connects it with your Redmi K20 Pro smartphone. Moreover, you set the function of LB/LTand the direction buttons based on your preference. You can use the same LB/LT buttons to capture images and for reading as well.
The Official Gamepad for Redmi K20 Pro is currently available for just $35.99 on Giztop. You can visit this link to check out more details about this feature-laden gamepad and place your order.
EZCast is a popular brand associated with devices such as dongles, docking stations, wireless adapters, HDMI cables and LCD projectors that suit your fancy.
Much to the delight of cinephiles who fancy watching their favorite videos in the comfort of their rooms, the EZCast Beam V2, which is touted as one of the brand’s most popular LCD projectors has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price tag on GeekBuying. As a result, you can now buy this coveted projector that offers brightness of 7000 Lumens for only $159.99.
This is a 33 percent reduction in the LCD projector’s original asking price of $238.99. On top of that, you can extend this noteworthy discount with the help of coupon code 3J0B5FVH. The coupon helps you save $24 more at checkout.In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the EZCast Beam V2 7000LM 720P LCD Projector further down to just $135.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before you place your order.
An absolute steal at this price, the EZCast Beam V2 offers the following features:
You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the EZCast Beam V2 and avail the discount before the promo ends. Note that the coupon is also likely to expire soon.
Although the name is not certain, what we know is that Sony has been busy registering a trademark for S-Cinetone — apparently a function that will be available with the upcoming Xperia 2, but it will not stop there. According to the documents filed with the USPTO and the EUIPO, this technology will be found in smartphones, digital cameras, computer programs, tablets, and more.
Given the wide range of devices mentioned above and the inclusion of computer programs in the list, S-Cinetone is most likely a software function that does not rely on a certain hardware component and has something to do with color adjustment. If anything, we expect it to be an evolution of the Cinema Pro mode on the Xperia 1 that allowed users to capture 4K video at 30FPS.
In the hardware department, the Sony Xperia 2 is expected to feature a 6.1-inch display with 4K resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, 6 GB of memory, and a 3,000 mAh battery with wireless charging support. This handset will probably be unveiled next month at IFA 2019 in Berlin, just like the Sony Xperia 1 before it.
Considering Sony’s current situation, they need the Xperia 2 to be at least a slightly bigger success than its predecessor. We know the company has some mid-range phones in the works, though we honestly doubt they’ll be priced competitively enough to go against the current juggernauts. If things go badly once again, it could spell the end for the company’s mobile division.
Living up to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood comes up with amazing promotions from time to time.
Moreover, Banggood is touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items such as mobile phones, vacuum cleaners, TV boxes, etc. Keeping in line with that, Banggood is offering its loyal users a chance to pre-order the H96 Mini H6 TV Box for a considerably lowered price.
H96 Mini H6 Allwinner H6 TV Box
Equipped with the latest Allwinner H6 chipset, the H96 Mini H6 is a feature-rich smart TV box which enables you to enjoy your favorite movies, TV series and popular gamers without leaving the comfort of their homes.
While a top-branded TV box offering comparable features would set you back a pretty penny, the H96 Mini H6 Allwinner H6 has gone up for pre-order bearing a considerably lowered price on Banggood. As part of a promotion sale which kicked off on August 5th, the Chinese online store is currently offering the latest TV box for just $49.49.
This is a noteworthy 25 percent reduction in the TV box’s original asking price of $65.99. The first 400 sets will be up for grabs bearing a lowered price tag of just $44.44. As if that weren’t enough, you can even get free shipping if your cart value exceeds $19.99.
An absolute steal at this price, the H96 Mini H6 Allwinner H6 boasts an impressive array of features:
Allwinner H6 Quad Core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 processor
High-performance multi-core GPU Mali T720
4GB DDR3 RAM | 128GB ROM
Android 9.0 Pie OS
Bluetooth 4.0
Supports Google Play
You can visit this link to check out more details about the H96 Mini H6 Allwinner H6 TV box and avail the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end on August 11th.
China is “blackmailing” India into using Huawei for its 5G infrastructure, an influential U.S. Congressman alleged on Tuesday. The U.S. has banned Huawei, one of the leaders in 5G development, over concerns of security, and Washington has been putting pressure on other countries to restrict the operations of the Chinese telecom firm.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it’s been almost impossible to avoid the barrage of news regarding Huawei’s ban in the USA. The Trump administration has been asking all its allies and friends, including India, to block the entry of Huawei from using their 5G infrastructure, a next generation cellular technology with download speeds stated to be 10 to 100 times faster than the current 4G LTE networks.
Congressman Jim Banks claims that “China is now blackmailing India into using Huawei for its 5G infrastructure — they know no bounds!” He goes on to say that “(The Chinese Communist Party) moves to strong-arming countries into exposing themselves to surveillance and espionage.”
On the other hand, China on Tuesday made claims hoping that India would make an “independent and objective” judgement on permitting its telecom giant Huawei in 5G trials and services in the country.
India themselves haven’t had anything concrete to say. In October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Chinese President Xi Jinping in the sacred Hindu city of Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency in northern India, where the two are expected to address trade issues including a US$53 billion trade deficit in 2018-19 that India is concerned about.
Ashwani Mahajan, the head of the economic wing of the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, said there were concerns about the operations of Huawei in India.
“We as a country are not yet sure of relying on Huawei. Globally, the Chinese companies, including Huawei, are facing allegations that they ‘underbid’ projects, and position themselves and their establishment back home to snoop and enable them to shut remotely, if required be,” he wrote.
Senator Marsha Blackburn alleged that China, along with state-run company Huawei, is looking to push its spy embedded technology onto America and its allies. “We need to draw a hard line to protect our national security interests and intellectual property,” she said.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that if a country adopts Huawei technology, the U.S. “won’t be able to share” information with them. “We won’t be able to work alongside them,” he said. For any updates on the situation, stay tuned here on Gizmochina.com.
Honor is all set to launch a new product line at the Huawei Developers Conference 2019 on 10th August — Honor Smart Screen, which is basically a smart TV line. Now, ahead of the launch, the company has revealed it has received more than 100,000 reservations online for the upcoming product.
The Honor Smart Screen’s product reservation page on JD.com had revealed that it will be available in two variants — a standard variant and a Pro variant. Both of these smart screens will feature a 55-inch panel.
Recently, at an event, Honor’s President, George Zhao had confirmed that Honor’s new smart screen will be powered by Honghu 818 chipset, which is developed by Huawei’s Hisilicon in partnership with Baidu. This is different from the Kirin lineup that powers Huawei and Honor smartphones and looks to be optimized specifically for smart screen products.
The Honghu 818’s computing power and decoding capability will ensure that Honor’s new smart screen offers excellent picture and sound quality. The new chipset supports HDR, super-resolution (SR), noise-reduction (NR), dynamic contrast improvement (DCI), automatic color management (ACM) and motion estimation motion compensation (MEMC) technologies to offer a high-end video experience.
It also integrates Huawei’s Histen sound quality optimization technology which is found on the company’s smartphones as well. The Honghu 818 also supports 8K@30fps and 4K@120fps video decoding and up to 64MP image decoding.
The Honor smart screen also features a pop-up camera which is likely going be used to capture pictures and make video calls. However, what makes it even more interesting is that it supports facial recognition, which could be one of the ways to secure the device.
It has already been confirmed that the Honor Smart Screen devices will be the first products to be powered by the HongMeng OS. Recently, we also got the first sneak peek at the user interface of the Honor Smart Screen powered by the HongMeng OS.
As per the company’s claims, the 55-inch Honor Smart Screen will be more than a regular TV. Zhao has said that Honor does not want to release a traditional TV and instead, it wants to accelerate the evolution of the TV industry with the help of innovation.
At the beginning of this week, Redmi had confirmed that it will be holding an event on Aug. 7 in China. The translated text on the poster for today’s event read ‘Xiaomi Future Technology Communication Meeting.’ Probably, the company will be talking about the upcoming 64-megapixel Redmi phone’s photography prowess. Rumors have it that the mysterious Redmi phone will be equipped with Samsung GW1 64-megapixel sensor. Xiaomi’s Mobile Product Marketing Director, Yan Zhiyuan has confirmed through a Weibo post that the company will be using the GW1 sensor from Samsung.
Zhiyuan has also stated that the company has prepared a massive stock of the sensor. Xiaomi or spin-off brand could become the first company to launch the world’s first smartphone with 64-megapixel camera. Rumors surrounding it have claimed that the mysterious smartphone will be featuring a quad camera setup and it could be powered by the newly announced gaming focused MediaTek Helio G90T processor.
Coming back to the 64-megapixel GW1 sensor which seems to be one of the major contents of Xiaomi’s event today, it is equipped with Samsung’s ISOCELL Plus technology that reduces leakage of light. The sensor supports real-time HDR of up to 100-decibles for producing richer hues. It is also equipped with Super PD which is nothing but a high-performance phase detection auto-focus technology. The sensor can capture full HD slow-motion videos at 480fps.
Samsung ISOCELL GW1 and GM2
It goes without saying that the major attraction of the Samsung GW1 sensor is that it can shoot 64-megapixel shots with a top resolution of 9216 x 6912 pixels. It has a large pixel seize of 1/1.72” and very high sensitivity. Powered with Samsung’s Tetracell technology that combines four pixels into a large-sized one, the GW1 sensor can shoot 16-megapixel shots in low-light conditions.
Realme will be holding its Summer Image Technology Communication event on Aug. 15 in China. It is also expected to speak to its one upcoming 64-megapixel quad camera smartphone. The handset is also expected to feature the Samsung GW1 sensor. It is speculated that the Realme 5 Pro could be equipped with a 64-megapixel quad camera setup. Rumors have also claimed that the Redmi Note 8 could be the first Redmi phone to feature the 64-megapixel lens.
ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia is all set to launch its new flagship smartphone — Nubia Z20 at a launch event in China on 8th August, i.e. tomorrow. While the company had revealed the launch date earlier, it has now started sending out media invites for the same.
This time, the company has opted to use a booklet style design for the launch event invites. The cover of the booklet has the same design that we saw on the launch date announcement poster shared by the company. It also mentions the launch date and the city for the event on the cover page.
For this invitation, Nubia and China Post have launched a new custom stamp which has a face value of 1.2 yuan. On one side, there’s a pattern of “Sun Bird” while on the other hand, there are images of Milky Way and Starry Night taking using the Nubia smartphone.
The invite booklet contains square-shared photo samples printed on one of the pages inside the booklet, highlighting the camera capabilities of the Nubia smartphone. It walks us through the breakthroughs in smartphone photography, including NeoVision engine, creating Lightway Camera, Star Track Mode, Time Lapse Photography, Independent Metering, and Focusing, etc.
Ni Fei, President of the Nubia brand has revealed that the upcoming Nubia Z20 will feature a curved design on the front as well as the back. TENAA listing also confirms Nubia Z20’s design and specs. There will be a 6.42-inch OLED display up front along with another display at the back, again an OLED panel but featuring a smaller 5.1-inch display with a lower HD+ resolution.
The phone continues with the dual fingerprint design from the Nubia X. As for the cameras, the device will come with a triple camera setup at the back, aligned horizontally on top with a dual-tone flash on each side of the setup. The phone is thick at 9mm, which is acceptable given that it has an additional screen at the back and packs a large 3900mAh battery.
Nubia Z20 is expected to bring a flagship-level camera experience, even capable of shooting 8K videos. The company has already shared a few samples from the device and they look beautiful, especially all the landscapes. To know for sure what the phone packs as well as its pricing and availability, we’ll have to wait for a few more hours.
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