10 Things You Should Know About Huawei’s HarmonyOS

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Aug 9, 2019

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.

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.

Viomi Hot water machine launched, priced at 1799 yuan ($255)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 9, 2019

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).

UP NEXT: Huawei unveils HarmonyOS at 2019 Developer Conference

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Xiaomi MIJIA Air Purifier 3 launched with improved features for 899 yuan ($127)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 9, 2019

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Best Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Straps and Bands that you should try (Third-Party)

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 9, 2019

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 has garnered massive sales due to its affordability, useful features, and specifications. It has appeared on the top in the fitness wearable’s sales chart. Massive Mi Band 4 sales have made Xiaomi the King of the wearable market with a 10.3% share in China. According to a report from IDC, the Chinese giant toppled Apple by shipping 0.7 million additional wearables in China. Even after months since launch, Mi Band 4 competes edge-to-edge with recently launched fitness bands such as Honor Band 5, etc.

There are many reasons for the increasing sales of Xiaomi’s wearable products. The Xiaomi fitness bands are more affordable, attractive, feature-rich, and comes with a lot of customization features such as changeable watchface, strap, etc. Moreover, the Mi Band 4 accessories are easily available in every nook and corner of the world via online retailers. The easily detachable Mi Band 4 fits-in easily with any compatible strap. Along with the official straps, there are a lot of options to make your fitness band attractive.

Related: Best watchfaces that you should try on Xiaomi Mi Band 4

If you’re looking for the best Xiaomi Mi Band 4 straps and bands, then you’ve arrived at the perfect place. We are going to list some best straps by categorizing them into metallic and non-metallic build material.

List of best Straps / Bands for Mi Band 4

Non-Metallic

Sports Mi Band 4 Strap

Xiaomi Mi band 4 is favorite among every type of users, but sportspersons wear it to analyze and compare their performance. The Sports Mi Band 4 Strap gives you a sporty look with colorful multi-hole design in-between the strap. It is available in nine different colors, including, Gray, Blue, Red, Green, etc. The Sports Mi band 4 strap is built with TPU material and features quality as the original Aluminium Alloy buckle. The technology of two-colour occlusal firmly encloses the wristband host.

Price: ~$0.94

Standard Color Bands

Are you looking for the replacement of your original Mi Band? Then, you should look for these Standard Color Bands. The user can choose from 13 different colors, including dark blue, light blue, light green, white, orange, pink, black, red, gray, and others. These straps are waterproof and build with TPU material. It can tightly enclose the Mi Band 4.

Price: ~$0.65

Colorful Leather Smartwatch Band

Are you bored of using rubber bands? Then switch to the leather strap which is available in different colors at such a good price of ~$3. It is durable, comfortable to wear and easy to install strap. It carries a sturdy buckle to ensure stability and security for your Mi Band 4 whereas the metal shell makes sure that your wearable remains intact. Different colors on leather have a unique identity and make the fitness band look more premium. The interested users can choose from Black, White Rose Gold, white black, brown, dark brown, red black, and various other colors.

Price: ~$2.99-3.99

Aurora Wrist Strap

It is a sturdy and fashionable honeycomb texture strap for just $~1.77. It comes with four different colored zinc alloy buckle to comfortably fasten it on your hand. It is available in six different colors of Midnight Blue, Black, Red, Citron Purple, Gray, and Wine Red. This stylish and innovative design firmly fits in the main body.

Price: $0.61-$1.24

Colorful Wrist Strap

It is a perfect fit for abstract design lovers. A user can choose from different styles such as abstract art, color splash, camouflage, and various other designs. It is easy-to-install and comfortable-to-use strap for Mi Band 4. It can perfectly bind the main body of the Mi Band 4 with the rubber. It is available for as cheap as ~0.59.

Price: ~$0.59-0.99

Camouflage Mi Band 4 Strap

It is unyielding camouflage strap for Mi Band 4. It is carved out of TPE+TPU Silicon material with flower pattern design over the top. It is flexible and comfortable to wear strap with an adjustable buckle to fit any wrist. Camouflage Mi Band 4 Strap is available in 23 different colors and designs.

Price: $1.28-$1.30

Denim Leather Strap

It is for those who love to have denim-like texture on the fitness band. It is built with high-quality PU leather material which is environmentally friendly and easy to use. It carries a comfortable and adjustable strap. The Denim band is available in 10+ different colors – Denim Gray Frame, Black, Denim Silver Frame, Denim Gray Pink, etc. Different straps come with varying frame colors.

Price: ~$3.56

Metallic

Metals are primarily known for their premium look on wearables. The rubber bands can’t compete with the strength of Metallic bands. There is a variety of metallic Mi Band 4 straps available in the market. We have listed some best of them.

Metal Mi Band 4 Strap

It is a flexible stainless steel mesh band with strong magnet design clasp. The metallic band is RoHS certified with zero harmful or toxic substance. It is anti-sweat and erosion free metal body. The tightly closed mesh ensures the safety and security of the Mi Band 4. It is easily adjustable and fits in perfectly on any size of wrist. Its quick-release design makes it easy to install the main body into the strap. The magnetized clasp makes the watch strap buckle free. It is available in 10 different colors and sizes.

Price: $3.69-4.99

Beautyss Mi Bracelet

It purely resembles standard analog watch strap. It can make the Mi Band look more brilliant. It is available in 11 different colors, including Black, Gold, Mix Color, Blue, Silver, etc. There’s a mechanical buckle to fasten the band around your wrist.

Price: $7.59

Classic Milanese Wrist band

It is a convenient and straightforward wrist band, especially for business persons. It is minted out of stainless steel and with zinc alloy case. It is comfortable to wear and anti-lost strap for Mi Band 4. It is available in two different sizes – 145mm and 215mm. The interested users can choose from Black, Silver, Rose gold, and Rose pink colors. It carries a steel buckle to keep the strap tight around your wrist.

Price: $3.49 – $4.36

Metal buckle band Strap

Its design resembles most of the metallic smartwatches but has a different body holder and strap. It comes in two different variant – one with a buckle strap and other with the magnetic. It is available in 10+ different colors, including Silver, Grey, Golden, Pink, and others.

Price: $2.52 – 4.56

These are some best and easily available third-party straps/bands for Mi Band 4. If you feel, there’s any better and easily available strap, then do let us know via comments below.

Up Next: Guide to install custom Watchfaces on Xiaomi Mi Band 4

Samsung says the Galaxy Home smart speaker is still being enhanced – Not a vaporware afterall

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 9, 2019

Samsung was expected to finally release the Galaxy Home smart speakers at the Unpacked event held a few days back but that didn’t happen. The smart speaker was announced one year ago but is still elusive. Just when the Galaxy Home was being designated as vaporware, the company has come out to clarify that the smart speaker is still coming.

The company says the device isn’t dead and it is still being refined. Samsung looks forward to “sharing more with Galaxy fans soon”. In the meantime, it’s going to keep enhancing the speaker without expatiating on what that means. The company wasn’t forthcoming with a release schedule for the smart speaker. Since the release is still unannounced, we think Samsung is still expanding the smart functionalities of the TV to make it distinct from the smart speakers we have around. We’ll have to wait and see how this plays out.

EDITOR’S PICK: Samsung Galaxy Book S with Snapdragon 8cx and Windows 10 Announced

The Galaxy Home smart speaker comes with Bixby smart assistant. Samsung has said the Galaxy Home outputs 360-degree sound and is tuned by the company’s AKG division. The speaker can serve as a hub for smart home gadgets that connect to Samsung’s SmartThings platform.

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HMD Global announces IFA Berlin attendance; expect new phones

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Aug 9, 2019

IFA (Berlin ranks) alongside CES (Las Vegas) and MWC (Barcelona) as one of the major tech shows of the year. Just like other tech shows, it is a convergence of manufacturers, investors, tech journalists, and consumers.

Some manufacturers also usually announce new products at the event. HMD Global has confirmed it will be attending and we expect it will announce a couple of new Nokia phones.

The announcement was made on Twitter by Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer of HMD Global. This will be the first time the manufacturer will be attending the trade show.

The attached image says there will be an event on September 5 at 4:00 PM. IFA actually begins on September 6 and will run through till September 11.

There are a bunch of phones we expect HMD Global will unveil. There is the Nokia 8.2 which is rumored to have a 32MP pop-up selfie camera and run Android Q out of the box. There is also the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 smartphones.

The Nokia 7.2 is said to have a display with a waterdrop notch. It is also shown to have triple rear cameras arranged in a circular housing similar to that used by the Moto Z series. There will be a fingerprint scanner below the rear cameras and reports say a Snapdragon 660 processor and a 3500mAh battery will be under the hood.

A leak from last month revealed the Nokia 6.2 will also have an FHD+ display, triple rear cameras, a Snapdragon 660 processor and a 3300mAh battery.

Both the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 are expected to launch in China this month, so the IFA announcement should be the global unveiling.

All Nokia phones announced at IFA should be part of the Android One program and run stock Android out of the box.

We also expect HMD Global to announce one or two feature phones too.

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UP NEXT: HMD Global announces Nokia 220 4G and Nokia 105 (2019)

Ulefone Note 7P special sale begins on Aliexpress, get it as low as $74.39!

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Aug 9, 2019

In April, Ulefone released a super affordable smartphone, Note 7, that had just one flaw: It lacked 4G support. So, some months later, the company fixed that mistake by releasing the upgraded version, Ulefone Note 7P. The device which got highly praised by users and tech media due to its good specs and running performance is now on offer over at Aliexpress at the awesome price of $74.39.

The Note 7P features a 6.1″ waterdrop screen with 19.2:9 aspect ratio and delivers a broader and immersive vision. It is powered by the Helio P22 SoC backed by 3GB of RAM plus 32GB of internal storage and can totally handle the casual use of every user. The killer feature of the device is the triple rear camera that hosts an 8MP main sensor and thanks to ArcSoft’s algorithms, it helps to capture more vivid, refined photos of beautiful scenery. There is also a 5MP front camera for selfie lovers.

The Note 7P is, of course, dual-SIM and it has an extra slot for a memory card so that you won’t need to take out one of your SIM cards. It is packed with a 3500mAh battery which can support about 1.5-2 days of normal use, definitely a winner in the entry-level category. What’s also important is that it runs on the latest Android 9 Pie that contributes to the smooth performance and excellent power management. Besides the classic Black and Gold colors, it also comes in a fabulous twilight color. Lastly, there is even a fingerprint sensor on the back for quick unlock. Not so entry-level after all, huh?

Starting today, you can get the Ulefone Note 7P at the lowest price ever on Aliexpress for just $74.39 until August 13th. Just visit the Ulefone FlashDeal Store and place your order. For more details about other Ulefone products, visit their official website.

Teclast M30 4GB/128GB Android tablet get $20 off on Banggood promotion!

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Aug 9, 2019

Teclast, a traditional Android tablet manufacturer from China, just recently released their latest model Teclast M30 that sports a high-res display and respectable specs at an incredible price. Starting on August 12th, the company is holding a promotion on Banggood that will get you $20 off the original price, making the M30 the most affordable 4GB/128GB tablet with 4G support out there.

Teclast M30 comes with a 10.1″ 2560×1600 IPS display and is powered by the Helio X27 10-core SoC from MediaTek. The SoC is backed by 4GB of RAM and the expandable internal storage measures 128GB. Of course, the killer feature of the M30 is the 4G/LTE support it offers as you can stay connected wherever you are. You can even make phone calls on it.

What’s more, the M30 features a big, 7500mAh battery that will take you through many hours of use on a single charge. It comes with a USB Type-C charging port as well as Dual-Band WiFi for stable and fast wireless data transfer and thanks to the Helio chip, there is support for GPS/A-GPS as well. Lastly, it comes with Android 8 Oreo preinstalled.

If you’ve been looking for a fully-equipped tablet at a great price, visit the promotion page on August 12th and get it for just $149.99. The first 50 orders will get it even lower, at $144.99!

XIDU PhilBook Pro is probable the best VFM laptop out there

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Buy SYL-08 Electric Skateboard

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Aug 9, 2019

Since the beginning, XIDU succeeded to fulfill their initial goal that was to provide better laptops for the younger audience. The product line includes PhilBook, PhilBook Max, and PhilPad, and now the latest addition –PhilBook Pro– is coming next week to meet various needs for different users.

One of the outstanding features of the new model is its 2560×1440 IPS display. A 2K resolution in an 11.6″ display means higher ppi and great clarity. Such a resolution isn’t perfect just for those who deal with photos and videos during work but for gamers too thanks to the good graphics performance and display. It should be noted that the IPS panel is provided by Sharp and that guarantees the quality.

The quality of the laptop is also confirmed by its aluminum-alloy body and the weight that stays below 2.7 lbs, making the PhilBook Pro easy to carry and suitable for a mobile office. The abrasive texture of A and D side of this laptop gives a deluxe and comfortable touch. More importantly, this design helps reduce users’ fingerprints or other blots left on the laptop. The materials used signify a mature and noble business image but also manifest the refined taste of its owners.

Talking about design, we can’t ignore the 360° flexible hinge featured by a dual-torque technology, offering a perfect combination of flexibility and strength so that users can effortlessly open the lid with just one hand yet have enough torque for a wobble-free touch experience. Using the 360° hinge allows for various modes like tablet mode, tent mode, etc.

Of course, all the above wouldn’t make any difference for the user if they weren’t combined with a strong performance. For that reason, the PhilBook Pro is equipped with an Intel J3355 Quad-Core 2.0GHz CPU backed by 6GB LPDDR RAM and 128GB SSD. It comes with Windows 10 preinstalled and the performance is greatly improved over other laptops with a similar price tag.

The XIDU PhilBook Pro will hit the market next week in various platforms including Amazon, XIDU’s official website, and Aliexpress at a surprisingly low price. Whether you are a student or an office worker, you should definitely take a look at the new model as it is fashionable, cost-effective, and portable laptop/tablet. The Chinese manufacturer is offering professional pre-sale and after-sale services with 1 full year warranty for each product. You will find it on XIDU’s stores on Amazon US, Amazon UK, and Amazon FR. Also, it is available on Aliexpress with a total discount of $25 as well as on XIDU’s own official store with $60 off using coupon XIDU60.

Buy SYL-08 Electric Skateboard and FIIDO D3 Folding Moped Electric Bike at Lowered Prices from GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 9, 2019

GeekBuying is touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items. Staying true to its reputation, the Chinese online store offers a wide selection of amazing products at unbeatable prices.

Keeping in line with this, GeekBuying is giving its loyal users a chance to get their hands on the SYL-08 Electric Skateboard and FIIDO D3 Folding Moped Electric Bike at considerably lowered prices. Moreover, these products have been assigned specific coupons that can be used for extra discounts at checkout.

SYL-08 Electric Skateboard

This black-tinted electric skateboard can reach a speed of up to 40km/h, carrying a maximum load of 130KG. It is backed by a 10AH battery and can be wirelessly controlled using a Bluetooth remote control. It features wheels (200mmx50mm) that are made using PU high elastic and the plank is made using Maple.
The SYL-08 Electric Skateboard normally carries a $702.81 price tag on both online, as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $539.99 on GeekBuying. On top of that, you can extend this 23 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3JB0UGBE.

The coupon helps you save $10 more by bringing the original asking price of the SYL-08 Electric Skateboard further down to just $529.99 before you place your order.
You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires. Note that the promo is slated to end in six days.

FIIDO D3 Folding Moped Electric Bike

Powered by a 250W brushless motor, the FIIDO D3 provides a max speed of 25km/h and a max 25-degree gradient. The foldable e-bike draws its juices from a 7.8Ah 36V Li-ion battery that offers max 25 – 30km mileage with pure electric mode and 40 – 60km mileage with moped mode.

This easy-to-carry FIIDO D3 Folding Moped Electric Bike usually sells for $819.99, but thanks to a 26 percent discount, you can now buy it for just $609.99 from GeekBuying. On top of that, you can apply coupon code 3J0YGTA7 for an extra $10 off.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the FIIDO D3 further down to just $599.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon during the checkout process. You can follow this link to grab the discount and use the coupon. The promo ends in just six days.

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Huawei unveils HarmonyOS at 2019 Developer Conference

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Aug 9, 2019

The Huawei Developer Conference kicked off today and the Chinese giant has unveiled a brand new OS called HarmonyOS. HarmonyOS, unlike other major operating systems, is designed to work on every device thanks to it being micro-kernel based.

HarmonyOS will not only work on smartphones but will also work on TVs, tablets, smart speakers, wireless earbuds, smartwatches, PCs, VR glasses, and even in cars. Huawei’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Yu, says the OS is designed to work on devices with RAM sizes ranging from kilobytes to gigabytes.

HarmonyOS is the first microkernel-based distributed OS for all scenarios – Richard Yu, HDC 2019

HarmonyOS will support a wide range of apps including Android, Linux, and HTML5 in the future. The new operating system uses Huawei’s ARK compiler and will support Kotlin, Java, Javascript, C, and C++ programming languages. It will also have a verified Trusted Execution Environment for a better connected security across multiple devices.

A modularized #HarmonyOS can be nested to adapt flexibly to any device to create a seamless cross-device experience. Developed via the distributed capability kit, it builds the foundation of a shared developer ecosystem #HDC2019 pic.twitter.com/2TD9cgtdG8

— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) August 9, 2019

Huawei said it began working on the OS back in 2017. It is currently in version 1.0 with Version 2.0 scheduled for launch next year and version 3.0 planned for 2021. We should also see it appear on PCs next year and on VR headsets in 2022.

HarmonyOS will debut tomorrow on the Honor TV. It will not appear on phones yet as Huawei says it is still sticking to Android. However, they said switching to HarmonyOS can be done already and should take between 1 to 2 days.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4)

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Xiaomi M1904F3BG (CC9) gets certified in Russia, may launch soon as the Mi A3 Pro

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Aug 9, 2019

This year, Xiaomi switched things up a bit with the launch of its Android One smartphone series, the Mi A-line. Instead of launching the Mi A3 Lite and Mi A3, we only got the latter which itself is a downgrade in some areas when compared to the Mi A2. Following its announcement, there were reports that we will be getting a Mi A3 Pro later. It seems that time is drawing closer.

Yesterday, Russia’s EEC certified a phone with the model number M1904F3BG. The model number is a variant of that of the Xiaomi CC9 (M1904F3BT/M1904F3BC).

The Mi A3 Lite is actually a rebranded version of the Xiaomi CC9e sold in China, and since the device certified by the EEC is actually the Xiaomi CC9, there is a high probability it will arrive as the Mi A3 Pro in Europe.

The Xiaomi CC9 has a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. There is a Snapdragon 710 processor under the hood with 6GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage.

There is a 32MP f/2.0 camera in front for selfies and a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup on the rear. The CC9 also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC which should come in useful for Google Pay, an audio jack, an IR blaster, and FM radio. It packs a 4030mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Based on its specs, the Xiaomi CC9 fits well as the Mi A3 Pro. It has better specs than the Mi A2 series and will definitely sell for a much higher price.

We don’t know how soon it will launch but there is a chance it will be announced before the end of August.

(Via)

UP NEXT: Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro to launch in Europe soon, starts at €429

Vivo S1 4GB RAM variant available for offline purchase in India, priced at ₹17,990 ($255)

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Aug 9, 2019

Vivo recently launched the Vivo S1 mid-range smartphone in the Indian market and soon after the announcement, it started taking pre-orders for the same. Now, the company has started selling the 4GB RAM model of the Vivo S1 in India.

Notably, only the base variant of the phone, which packs 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage is available for purchase through offline stores in India such as Reliance Digital, Poorvika, Big C, Lot, Sangeetha, Croma, and Vijay Sales among others.

In India, the Vivo S1 4GB RAM model is priced at ₹17,990 which roughly converts to $255. The company has also announced a host of launch offers such as 7.5 percent cashback on HDFC Bank debit and credit card EMI transactions, and benefits worth ₹10,000 for Reliance Jio subscribers. There is also an assured Paytm cashback when using Paytm for purchasing the Vivo S1 from retail outlets, and an additional 10 percent exchange value on Instacash.

The Vivo S1 flaunts a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch, an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and the screen produces Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It is equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Powering the smartphone is the MediaTek Helio P65 octa-core processor, which is coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and comes with 128GB of native storage. There is a dedicated microSD card on the device for expanding its storage capacity.

The phone comes 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.

It is pre-loaded with FunTouch OS 9 skinned Android 9 Pie operating system and for the enhanced gaming experience, the device also offers Ultra Game Mode. The Vivo S1 gets a big battery of 4,500mAh capacity that carries support for 18W dual-engine fast charging.

Up Next: Samsung Galaxy A70s appears on Geekbench listing; could come with a 64 MP camera sensor

Buy Xiaomi Mi 9 Global Version at a Lowered Price from Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 9, 2019

Even months after hitting the store shelves, the Xiaomi Mi 9 continues to garner huge popularity among the brand’s huge fanbase.

On the downside, the Mi 9 didn’t appeal to cost-conscious buyers due to the steep price tag it carries. To make the well-received handset available to those on a tight budget, Xiaomi is now offering multiple variants of the Mi 9 Global Version at lowered prices on Giztop.

The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM variant that normally retails for $499 on both, online as well as offline stores, you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $379 from Giztop. This model comes in two appealing color options including black and blue.

The slightly larger 6GB RAM+128GB ROM model, on the other hand, will usually set you back $544; however, it has now gone up for sale bearing a considerably reduced price tag of just $424. This is a significant reduction in the model’s original asking price. You can choose between black, blue and lavender violet color options.
An absolute steal at this price, the Mi 9 sports a mammoth 6.39-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+ display with 2340×1080 pixels resolution. Aside from offering an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 90.7 percent, the phone has 103.8 percent NTSC super wide color gamut and up to 600 nits of brightness for an unparalleled viewing experience.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Global Version packs a powerful 7nm Super-fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa-core 2.84 GHz processor, along with a highly efficient Adreno 640 GPU, under the hood. The device ships with 6GB of LP-DDR4X 2133MHz RAM and offers 64GB/128GB UFS2.1 flash storage for you to save your favorite content, which is protected with the 5th generation In-Display Fingerprint Scanner.

On the photography front, the Mi 9 houses a triple camera setup comprising 48MP+16MP+12MP sensors at the back. Upfront, there’s a 20MP front camera for selfies and video calling. This dual-SIM phone runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) OS and is backed by a robust 3300mAh battery that supports super-fast 27W wired charging and 20W wireless charging.

You can visit this link to check out the full specifications and take advantage of the discounts before the promo comes to an end.

[Updated: Arrives Canada, US, EU, and UK in September] Nubia Z20 will get a global release soon

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Aug 9, 2019

Update: The official press release for the Nubia Z20 has revealed that the Nubia Z20 will launch in the US, Canada, Europe, and the UK in September.

Yesterday, the Nubia Z20 launched as the second dual-screen phone from Nubia. The Z20 brings a number of improvements over the brand’s first dual-screen phone, the Nubia X.

Both screens are now OLED panels on the Z20. The cameras have been upgraded and there is an additional sensor for a triple camera setup. It also features the new Snapdragon 855 Plus processor and packs a bigger battery with a faster charging (27W) technology.

With a starting price of under $500 in China, the Nubia Z20 is a phone worth considering. The good news is that the phone will not be China-exclusive as the Nubia Z20 will be getting a global release soon.

The info was shared on Twitter by Sudhanshu Ambhore. We tried checking Nubia’s social media channels for the original source but didn’t find it. However, seeing as the official Nubia India social media accounts shared details about the flagship before its release, we have a feeling India will be one of the markets getting the device.

The Nubia Z20 has a 6.42-inch curved FHD+ AMOLED primary display and a 5.1-inch secondary HD+ AMOLED display. It not only has two displays but two side-mounted fingerprint scanners. The Snapdragon 855+ processor is paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 12GB/512GB of storage.

It has a 48MP primary camera, a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, and an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, 30x digital zoom, and a 2.5cm super macro mode. There is a 4000mAh battery under the hood along with support for 27W fast charging and Power Delivery support. It doesn’t have an audio jack but comes with a type-c to 3.5mm cable. The phone runs Nubia UI 7.0 based on Android Pie out of the box.

The Nubia Z20 will go on sale on August 16 in China. The base model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is ¥3499 (~$496), there is also an 8GB RAM + 128GB version for ¥3699 (~$525) while the highest configuration with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage will sell for ¥4199 (~$595).

(Sources: 1, 2)

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Meizu 16s Pro 3C certified with 24W rapid charger

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 9, 2019

Recent reports have claimed that Meizu will be soon launching a new flagship phone called Meizu 16s Pro. It will be an advanced version of the Meizu 16s phone that was made official in April and it will be also arriving to replace the Meizu 16 Plus smartphone from last year. Recently, the Meizu M973Q phone was spotted at the database of National Radio Authority in China. The Meizu 16s has a model number of M971Q. Hence, it is believed that the newly spotted M973Q could be the Meizu 16s Pro. The same model number has appeared on the database of 3C authority of China.

The 3C listing of the Meizu M973Q has no information on its specifications. However, it reveals that the smartphone could be accompanied by a charger that supports up to 24W fast charging. The Meizu 16s also carries support for 24W rapid charging.

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At the beginning of July, Chinese retailer site Taobao had carried a listing of the unannounced Meizu 16s Pro smartphone. The listing had carried an image of the smartphone which resembled with the design of the Meizu 16s phone. Its front is fitted with a notch-less display that is surrounded by slim bezels. The very thin bezel at the top features a front-facing camera.

The Meizu 16s Pro’s image on Taobao had revealed that is equipped with a vertical triple camera unit. The Meizu 16s has a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary lens and a 20-megapixel telephoto lens in its dual camera setup. Probably, the Meizu 16s Pro may feature the same camera sensors that are available on the 16s handset as well as an additional ultrawide flash. A ring-like LED flash is also present below the triple camera unit. The image also suggests that the phone could be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The Meizu 16s Pro could be a more powerful device than the Meizu 16s. Hence, it could be fueled by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset. Probably, the company may announce the smartphone by the end of this month. As of this writing, there is no official confirmation yet form Meizu on the existence of the handset.

UP NEXT: Meizu is all set to launch Flyme 8 on 13th August

Meizu is all set to launch Flyme 8 on 13th August

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Aug 9, 2019

Flyme, the custom user interface for the Android operating system from Chinese smartphone maker Meizu, is getting a new update. The company has today officially confirmed that the Flyme 8 will be unveiled on 13th August in China.

The launch of Flyme OS 8 comes a bit earlier than expected. Last month, it was reported that Meizu’s Flyme 8 will be launched in the fourth quarter of this year, which means somewhere from October to December.

As per the previous reports, the company had started internal testing of the upcoming Meizu Flyme 8 user interface in the second quarter of this year and the testing phase will be concluded in the third quarter. Now, it seems that testing has been completed successfully and thus, the company is all set to launch it on 13th August.

Earlier this year, Meizu’s product manager Chen Jiaxuan had shared the poster of the upcoming Flyme 8 user interface, which revealed that along with a wide number of features, the company is focusing on making then UI fast and stable.

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Some of the core features of the Flyme 8 have already been introduced in the Flyme 7.3. Along with a few new features, what remains to be seen is how fast and smooth the upcoming Flyme 8 will be. To know that, we’ll have to wait until the company releases the update officially.

The current version of Meizu’s custom user interface for Android is Flyme 7.3, which integrates the Meizu Pay app with the Flyme system for touchless payments experience using the bank, bus and other access cards. It also comes with DC Dimming feature as well as the internal apps like Shutdown Wake 3.0, Smart Free 3.0, Resource Manager 2.0, Memory compression 2.0, etc have been optimized for better performance.

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Huawei Mate 30 Lite could be the first HongMeng OS powered smartphone

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Aug 9, 2019

Huawei Developer Conference 2019 is kicking off today, where the Chinese giant is expected to announce new products, including HongMeng OS, EMUI 10 and Honor Smart Screen among others.

After initial buzz about HongMeng OS being Huawei’s answer to Google’s Android operating system, the company’s executive claimed that HongMong OS was never meant to be an Android replacement and is for enterprise use.

However, it was recently reported that the company is working on to launch a new smartphone by the end of this year, which will be running HongMeng OS out-of-the-box. The report also claimed that the budget smartphone will be priced around 2,000 yuan.

Now, a new report has surfaced online which claims that the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 Lite will be the first smartphone to run the company’s in-house developed HongMeng OS. The report claims that while the international variant will be running Android Q and EMUI 10, the Chinese variant will be powered by HongMeng OS.

As per the leaks, the Mate 30 Lite will come with a 6.26-inch punch-hole display and is expected to feature quadruple-camera setup on the back which is housed within a square-shaped module. It will have 48 MP primary camera, an 8 MP secondary camera and two 2 MP camera sensors.

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Under the hood, the device is powered by Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin 810 octa-core processor, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage as well as 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The phone is said to have been fuelled by a 3,900mAh battery.

The previous report had claimed that the mid-range smartphone running HongMeng OS will be launched in order to attract software developers to join the company’s new ecosystem. It also added that the system has cryptographic functions that protect personal data and prevents users’ privacy from being breached.

As per the reports, the HongMeng OS is based on open-source Android and is fully compatible with Android applications. Also, during the test run, the operating system turned out to be 60 percent faster than Android.

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