Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Vivo iQOO vs Razer Phone 2: Specs Comparison

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Jul 29, 2019

A couple of days back, research firm Strategy Analytics released its research data for the second quarter of 2019. The data reveals a strong showing for Chinese phone manufacturer, Xiaomi as well as other positive outlooks. Another research firm, Canalys has released its own report which throws more light on the performances of the top OEMs slugging it out in India at the moment.

The analysis covers the second quarter of this year and it shows smartphone shipment slumped 0.5% as a result of the reluctance of feature phone users to upgrade to smartphones. The data again confirms Xiaomi still is the number one phone vendor in India in terms of shipment volume. The research firm also did point out that this is the eighth consecutive quarter the company is attaining this feat. Xiaomi shipped an estimated 10.3 million smartphones in Q2, slightly higher than the 9.9 million units it shipped in the same period last year.

Fellow Chinese phone makers, Vivo also recorded a massive increase in its sales by 63%. While Oppo and Realme, all BBK subsidiaries, equally grew significantly. Vivo flourished in the INR10,000 – INR15,000 price category, with impressive sales of the Vivo Y17 and Vivo Y91, bringing the Shenzhen company very close to Samsung.

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Samsung still ranks as the second-biggest phone manufacturer in India but the firm’s shipments in Q2 2019 experienced a decline in sales and market share. Canalys says Xiaomi controls 31% of the market while Samsung manages to achieve a 22% market share.

Also worthy of note is that almost the entire smartphone market in India is controlled by the top 5 brands which accounted for 88% share of the market. This is a solid 8% increase YoY.

According to Canalys’ Reseach Director, the bulk of growth in the market comes from users who upgrade their entry-level to mid-range devices, priced between INR15,000 and INR20,000 (that’s around $200-$300). There are also speculations that manufacturers will stop producing phones for less than INR10,000 (about $150), so the market will get even more sluggish.

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Oukitel Y4800 6GB/128GB version flash sale launches on Aliexpress for just $199.99!

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Jul 29, 2019

OUKITEL Y4800 released on July 22nd and is the first smartphone of OUKITEL Young series. It adopts a 48MP super HD flagship-grade camera and is powered by the latest MediaTek octa-core SoC, Helio P70, backed by 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. Belonging to the Young series, the Y4800 has great value for money while at the sale time having great specs. Now, the Chinese manufacturer holds another flash sale on their Official Store on Aliexpress for the 6GB/128GB configuration at just $199.99.

The most important feature of the Y4800 is the AI camera. The rear camera hosts a Samsung 48MP AI camera and 5MP secondary camera for flagship shooting experience. When in 48MP mode, photo details are crisp allowing for cropping without loss of details. The selfie camera also comes with a Samsung (16MP) sensor with wide-angle support for group selfies. What’s more, the Y4800 offers night mode, face beauty mode, slow motion mode, panorama mode, time-lapse mode, 48MP mode, and group selfie mode, satisfying your needs in every condition.

Besides the camera that is the killer feature of the device, there’s also a big, 6.3″ FHD+ waterdrop display and the narrow bezels and small bottom chin result in a 90% screen-to-body ratio. The heart of Y4800 is MediaTek’s Helio P70 8-core SoC accompanied by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The P70 has 12% increased performance compared to previous P-series chips. The 6GB of RAM is all you need for optimum multitasking while the 128GB of storage allows you to store up to 31,000 photos or 13,000 songs. And if you want more, you can add extra 256GB using the dedicated microSD slot. Lastly, the 4000mAh can give you 7 hours of gaming, 13 hours of video playback, and can be recharged in just 2 hours using the 9V/2A quick charger.

Overall, the Y4800 is worth buying as most smartphones with 6GB/128GB configuration sell for about $250. The flash sale will be valid until August 5th. You can get it here.

Official Pixel 4 video teaser confirms face unlock and Soli technology

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Jul 29, 2019

Google is doing things differently this year with respect to the Pixel 4. Apparently, it wants to control the narrative. Earlier, it released an official render of the phone, shortly after a leak surfaced on the web. Today, it has released the first official video teaser for the phone.

The less-than 30-second video doesn’t give us a good look at the design of the phone but it does confirm some rumors about its features.

First, the Google Pixel 4 will support Face Unlock similar to that of the iPhone X series. An official blog post by Google reveals more about this and it includes a cross-sectional image that shows all the components in the phone’s big forehead.

Starting from the left, there is a face unlock IR camera, followed by the main front camera, and then an Ambient light/Proximity sensor. Then there is the speaker in the middle or audio port as Google calls it.

To the right of the speaker is the Soli radar chip which allows you to control the phone with no hands. In the video, it is shown that you will be able to swipe to change tracks. You will also be able to wave your hands to silence alarms and calls. If you look closely at the video, there is a small animation at the top of the screen that shows when you make a gesture with your hand.

That isn’t the only thing the Soli radar is good for. Google says the device turns on as you reach for the phone, allowing the phone to unlock “all in one motion”.

We presume what happens “behind the scenes” is the radar senses the movement of your hand and then wakes the phone which then activates the face unlock system. It scans your face and then unlocks the phone. It is a pretty fast process, so you shouldn’t notice any lag.

Side Note: We can’t possibly be the only ones who think the Soli radar will make its way into the next version of Google Nest Hub?

Next to the Soli radar are the rest of the face unlock system which includes a face unlock dot projector, another IR camera, and a flood illuminator. Google says it will not only unlock your phone but also authenticate you for payments and applications. It will be called “Motion Sense” and will not be available in all countries.

You don’t have to worry about security as the Pixel 4 will feature the Titan M security chip where your face data will always be stored. Never online where it can be accessed by someone else.

The Pixel 4 is shaping up to be an interesting device and we have a feeling it may even launch earlier than its predecessor.

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UMIDIGI X teaser video shows in-display fingerprint sensor one week before the official launch!

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Jul 29, 2019

With rumors saying that Apple is also working on an in-screen fingerprint solution for a future iPhone, that suggests that similar solutions are the future of security on smartphones. Unlike the ultra-expensive iPhone, more affordable phones are already available with in-screen fingerprint sensors and the Chinese manufacturer UMIDIGI is bringing its own in-screen fingerprint phone to the market with its new value king UMIDIGI X. The X will be launched next Monday, August 5th, along with the company’s truly wireless earbuds, Upods.

Now UMIDIGI is sharing a video to show the evolution of lock and key and indicates the in-screen fingerprint unlock is the future for smartphones. In the video, the company indicates it will make in-screen fingerprint unlock affordable for everyone with UMIDIGI X.

In case you’re a bit behind on previous leaks, the UMIDIGI X has already been confirmed to pack the latest optical in-display fingerprint sensor, and leaked renders also unveil the smartphone will sport an AI triple camera setup that will include a 48MP sensor and an ultra-wide-angle lens. Also, it comes with a 6.35″ AMOLED display with a tiny waterdrop notch and it is rather slim despite the big, 4150mAh battery and NFC it comes with.

On August 5th, together with the UMIDIGI X, the company will reveal its new truly wireless earphones Upods. We expect more specs and prices to be revealed in the coming days. If you want to be among the first to get the UMIDIGI X, the company is giving you a chance to win its future smartphone here.

Xiaomi crowdfunds the Zhibai Three-layer Hydrating Hair Dryer for 799 yuan

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Jul 29, 2019

Xiaomi has launched a new product under the Youpin crowd funding platform. The product name translates to Zhibai three-layer hydrating hair dryer, which claims to be able to blow silky water and light hair, priced at 799 yuan ($115).

In terms of appearance, the Zhibai three-layer hydrating hair dryer adopts jellyfish purple color matching, and the surface is covered with anti-dirty hand paint. The sleek design won the German Red Dot Design Award.

The Zhibai three-layer water-cooling hair dryer uses an innovative three-layer water-cooling wind known as water ion technology. This is different from the traditional negative ion hair care technology as water ion technology can not only reduce hair frizziness like negative ions, it can also give the hair plenty of moisture, deeply nourish the hair, tighten the scales, and make the hair more shiny and beautiful.

For hardware, it uses an high-performance, high-speed motor that delivers powerful wind power, output 1.6m per minute, and fast dry hair. The 6-wing airfoil blades are dynamically balanced and debugged, and the professional design of the rectifying blades makes the wind large and not dry, and the air blown out is more comfortable.

In addition, it features a cold and hot air duct, NTC smart temperature control technology to avoid thermal damage to the hair, as well as an outer ring cold air duct which reduces the body temperature, tighten the scalps. There is equally a double-layer magnetic shape air nozzle, 360° free rotation, heat insulation and anti-scalding.

The hair dryer is presently available on Xiaomi Youpin website for crowd funding with a price tag of 799 yuan. The exercise has been a huge success so far. The device will adopt a retail price of 1299 yuan ($188) after the crowdfunding exercise.

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Elephone Soldier rugged phone deal on Gearbest extended for 1 week more!

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Jul 29, 2019

Last week, Elephone announced a promotion for its rugged 2K display smartphone Elephone Soldier on Gearbest. The promotion was supposed to end today but it got an extension for 7 more days and is offering 26% off on the official retail price. So, you can visit the promotion page on Gearbest and grab an awesome deal for just $189.99. Mind you that we are talking about the top version with 4GB/128GB memory configuration!

As for the phone’s specs, the Soldier comes with a couple of spectacular features. For starters, it prides itself as the first IP68 waterproof rugged phone with a 2K display. Apart from that, the device comes with a bug, 5000mAh battery that is necessary to feed the 2K display and deliver up to 20 days of standby time.

Other include the 10-core Helio X25 SoC coupled with 4GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB memory configuration. Also, there is a 21MP Sony camera, a physical compass, and an SOS button. If you are interested, you can get it until August 4th.

The Pink Galaxy Note 10 is a contender for the most beautiful smartphone

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Jul 29, 2019

Samsung has been bolder when it comes to experimenting with colors in the last few years. For example, the Galaxy S10e comes in bright Canary Yellow and a beautiful Flamingo Pink. Today, press renders have surfaced of the Galaxy Note 10 in an equally stunning pink shade that we can’t help but drool over.

The renders were first published by Winfuture.de and they show the phone from a variety of angles. The pink paint covers not only the rear of the phone but also the sides. The stylus also has the same color.

There are reports the Galaxy Note10 will also be available in blue and green but we are yet to see pictures that confirm the claims.

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The Galaxy Note 10 will have a 6.3-inch AMOLED screen with a 2280 x 1080 resolution and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. Depending on the market, there will either be an Exynos or a Snapdragon processor inside the phone along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

The phone will have a 10MP front-facing camera that can record 4K videos at 30fps. It will also have a 12MP primary rear camera with a variable aperture, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle secondary rear camera, and a 12MP telephoto zoom lens.

Samsung will include a 3500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging and 12W wireless charging. The Galaxy Note 10 will run Android Pie out of the box.

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Honor India confirms Android Q for Honor 8X and Honor 10

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Jul 29, 2019

While Huawei has promised Android Q will be available for several of its devices in multiple instances, Honor seems to have only confirmed the update for the Honor 20 series. However, that isn’t the case. Honor India actually revealed over a week ago that two other phones will be getting the Android Q update. These two phones are the Honor 8X and the Honor 10.

Both the Honor 8X and the Honor 10 were released last year and already have successors – Honor 9X and Honor 20 respectively. Both phones launched with EMUI 8.x based on Android 8.1 Oreo but have now been updated to Android Pie.

The evidence that both phones will get the update to Android Q are replies on Twitter to questions asked on if both phones will get the update.

Thank you for showing your interest for Android Q. We would like to inform you that our software team has already evaluated and confirmed the compatibility of Android Q upgrade with Honor 8X.

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) July 19, 2019

Thank you for showing your interest for Android Q. We would like to inform you that our software team has already evaluated and confirmed the compatibility of Android Q upgrade with Honor 10.

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) July 18, 2019

The Honor 8X and Honor 10 should get the update along with EMUI 10 which should debut with the Mate 30 series later this year. However, the update may not arrive on both phones until much later.

There are still other devices that Honor hasn’t confirmed will get the Android Q update such as the Honor View 20 and the Honor Play. We will be assuming that since it has confirmed the update for the Honor 8X and Honor 10, their siblings – the Honor 8X Max and Honor Note 10 will also be updated to Android Q.

Thank you for showing your interest for Android Pie, we would like to inform you that our software team has confirmed the compatibility of device with Android Pie with EMUI 9.1 and expected to be released the final version from 30th Jul’19 onwards.

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) July 29, 2019

In a more recent tweet, Honor India also confirmed that the Honor 7X will receive an update that brings EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie starting July 30.

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OPPO K3 Radio Blue new color variant’s sale to begin on August 1

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 29, 2019

The OPPO K3 launched in India on July 19 and went on sale on July 23 as an Amazon exclusive. Before arriving in India, OPPO had launched the smartphone in China first. A new color variant of the K3 has been announced for the Chinese audience. Dubbed as Radio Blue, the new variant will be available to Chinese customers from August 1.

The Radio Blue color option is available on two variants. One with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of native storage, and the other with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Both devices are priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$232) and 1,899 Yuan (~$276) respectively. OPPO is offering a 100 Yuan (~$15) discount during the first sale. Apart from Radio Blue, the OPPO K3 is available in colors such as Morning White, Black and Nebula Purple.

OPPO K3 Specifications and Features

The OPPO K3 features a 6.5-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 394ppi pixel density. It delivers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and 91 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

It is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core Snapdragon SDM710 SoC with Adreno 616 GPU. The smartphone runs on the Android 9.0 Pie-based ColorOS 6. It is available in two variants, with 6GB and 8GB of RAM with 64GB and 128/256GB of internal storage respectively. The device does not get expandable storage.

The K3 has a dual camera setup at the rear with a pop-up selfie camera. The primary camera is a 16-megapixel unit and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an LED flash. The secondary camera is a 16-megapixel motorized pop-up unit. The OPPO K3 gets an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device draws power from a 3,765 mAh battery with 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charge. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802, A-GPS, and USB Type-C 2.0. The device gets a 3.5mm AUX port with active noise cancellation.

The all-new Ulefone Armor X3 and Note 7P start presale on Gearbest

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Jul 29, 2019

Just a few days ago Ulefone announced a rugged phone from the Armor X series – Armor X3 and an entry-level 4G model – Note 7P. Without any more delay, the company today kicked off the presale period for both of them. From July 29th until August 4th, you can get them for 22% and 23% off respectively. Considering the specs both feature, the price is excellent. Let’s check out what you get in each case.

Ulefone Armor X3

Armor X3 is, of course, a rugged phone with IP68/IP69K as well as MIL-STD-810G certifications and can survive in different severe environments. It comes with a 5.5″ full-display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a large, 5000mAh battery that offers 440 hours of standby time or 25 hours of talk time. This is achieved by the low-power MT6580 quad-core SoC it comes equipped with backed by 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There’s also an 8MP/2MP dual rear camera as well as a 5MP selfie shooter. The phone supports dual SIM/dual standby with full 3G frequency bands and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie. During the presale period, you can get the Armor X3 for just $89.99 instead of the retail $129.99 pricing. Also, you will get a free gift tempered glass as gift.

Ulefone Note 7P

Note 7P is the upgraded version of the Note 7 and now supports 4G/LTE as well as better performance. The device sports the Helio P22 SoC -same as the Redmi 6A- that makes it a reliable and capable performer. The display measures 6.1″ with 19.2:9 aspect ratio and has a memory combo of 3GB/32GB. On the back, there’s a triple camera with an 8MP main sensor and ArcSoft algorithms while on the front there’s a 5MP selfie camera. It hosts 3 dedicated card slots, 2 for SIM cards and 1 for memory card, there are Face and Fingerprint unlock, a 3500mAh battery, and Android 9 Pie. Ulefone Note 7P costs just $85.99 during the presale instead of $129.99 and you also get a tempered glass together with a phone case as gifts.

If the two new models already caught your attention, you can grab them until August 4th on discounted prices. For more details, visit the Armor X3 product page here and Note 7P product page here.

Realme is India’s 4th largest smartphone brand for the 3rd consecutive quarter

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Jul 29, 2019

For the third consecutive quarter, Realme is India’s fourth-largest smartphone brand.

Counterpoint Research ranked the new player ahead of its parent company, OPPO, in terms of market share. Realme currently has a market share of 9%, a significant bump from its market share of 1% the same period last year. It ranks 4th after Xiaomi, Samsung, and Vivo.

The research firm also revealed that Realme shipped 1 million units of the Realme C2. It is also the fastest brand in India to reach 8 million smartphone shipments in its first year.

Realme also claims it has set a new record in the industry with its new phone, the Realme 3i which sold 150,000 units within 30 minutes.

The Realme 3i was announced alongside the Realme X on July 15. It swaps the Helio P70 processor of the Realme 3 for an Helio P60 chipset but keeps the rest of the specs. It is also cheaper and comes in new colors.

Realme has also revealed that the Realme X Spiderman: Far From Home Gift Box edition will be available in offline stores in select cities in India tomorrow, July 30th. Stock is said to be limited but there are freebies for every purchase. Below are some of the stores where you will be able to purchase the phone tomorrow:

ALFA 5 (VILE PARLE): 1, Ruby House, Irla Society Road, Vileparle (West), Mumbai – 400056.
F M & Company: Shop No.37, 13th Kamathipura S.P. Road, Opp Shivsena Shaka, Mumbai, Maharashtra India.
TELEPHONE SHOPPEE: Block No.6, Poorva Complex, 515/516, Near Dnyan Prabhodhani, Sadashiv Peth, Pune Maharashtra, India
ASHA COLLECTION: 64, G.F 10 No Stop Arera Colony Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Vasundhra Infocom (Citi Centre): 565, Atena house, Laad colony, 565 M.G Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
VINOD ENTERPRISES: 221 Seppings Road, Shivajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka India.
Rosewood: 6, Ncs Building, Razhu Point, Kohima Nagaland 797001, Kohima, Nagaland India.

You can check the full list of the stores here.

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How to customize OnePlus smartphone with Always-On display using Xposed Module?

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Simranpal Singh

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Jul 29, 2019

OnePlus is always known for its hardware and the enhanced user experience. However, despite being among the best OEMs in maintaining the software – OxygenOS, it also carries some pitfalls. The OxygenOS falls short of some new and fancy features that the Pixel and some other devices carry. OnePlus always ensures bug-free experience before introducing any new feature on its customized Android ROM.

OnePlus also facilitate third-party development on its devices as it does not void warranty upon rooting the device. Due to such policies, OnePlus have always remained the most favorite OEM among third party developers for different MODs, themes, etc. Even, the users love to root their devices and later modify them for a customized experience. Similarly, we are sharing with you an Xposed Module, which will let you experience Pixel devices like Always-On display on the OnePlus devices.

The OnePlus devices carry inbuilt support for Ambient display and some other advanced display features, but the Always-On Display is missing. It was initially made available on some OnePlus devices but was later disabled. Always On Display (AOD) allows the device to keep displaying the essential information with minimal power usage.

A new Xposed Module can get you back the popular Pixel-like Always-on Display (AOD) feature. It will replace the Ambient Display option in the device. Most of the features such as the Now playing, Dash charging indicator, and the content display is working without affecting the battery usage.

If you’re ready to get this popular feature on your OnePlus device, then follow the steps below carefully.

Note: GizmoChina is not responsible for any damage to data and device. You’re performing the tutorial at your own will.

Note: The app is in the Chinese language; you might need assistance while performing the installation. We recommend using an App Translator to change the Chinese language to English.

Requirements

Rooted OnePlus device.
Install the Xposed Framework on the phone.
Download the OPAodMod APK File.
Install App Translator Module from Xposed Framework.

Steps to install Always On Display Module on OnePlus devices

First, you will need to root your OnePlus device.
Download and Install Xposed Framework, aka EdXposed with Rriru Core on your Device
Install the OPAodMod APK v2.5 File from the above link.
Now, Activate the module and reboot the device.
Enjoy!!

Alternate Way:

Root your device and install Magisk.
Now install the AOD mod from Tai Chi repository.
Activate it and enjoy!

Make sure you have enabled ‘touch to wake’ option in the OnePlus’ Ambient Display settings from the settings of the device. The AOD module also carries inbuilt display burn-in protection. For the in-display graphics, users need to use a Substratum theme to make it transparent. A similar output can be attained even using Magisk module to render transparent display on the in-display module.

The module can be modified to use either a 12-hour clock or the primary 24-hour clock.

How many of you were looking for the similar MOD on OnePlus devices? If you have any question or query, let us know via the comments form below.

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Lenovo announces ZUI 11.1 update for the Lenovo Z6 Pro

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Jul 29, 2019

Lenovo Group Vice President Chang Cheng has revealed via a Weibo post the new ZUI 11.1 version for the flagship Lenovo Z6 Pro. The ZUI 11.1 was first announced earlier his month but that was only available for developers. This version seems to be a stable ROM.

The new version is ZUI 11.1.036 and ushers in a number of new features, the most spectacular being the U-Touch gesture navigation. The full update log includes the following;

Redesigned U-Health app.
New themes.
Support for three-finger screenshot.
U-Touch gesture navigation – swipe left to switch apps, swipe up to go back home, swipe up and hold to open multi-tasking menu, swipe left from the middle to go back.
HD Bluetooth audio support.
Battery percentage now inside battery icon to save space.
New display settings for devices with HDR10 support.
New cloud service with support for backing up phone settings, notes, alarms, and contacts.

The update also brings system optimizations such as camera stability and performance optimization. The camera focus performance during a video shoot in low light conditions also saw some improvements. The shooting quality of the camera in some scenes is also optimized. The update also fixes black screen problems when the fingerprint is unlocked. It also optimizes system fonts for a clearer display as well as brings several other fixes.

The update seems to be available toZ^ Pro users in China but we expect it to roll out globally soon. There are a few precautions to take note of when updating. Lenovo advises that updaters should ensure their phone does have sufficient battery power and storage space. It is also worth noting that the upgrade process may cause the phone to heat up or consume power for a short period of time. It is recommended that you reboot the phone again after the upgrade to obtain a stable experience.

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The story behind XIDU laptop manufacturer (plus discount coupons)

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Jul 29, 2019

XIDU is a fairly new laptop manufacturer that was established back in 2012 but the story goes even further back in 2009 when its two founders, Mr. Tang and Mrs. Zhou, met. As a matter of fact, it is a kind of a love story. This couple, eager to create a better future for themselves, resigned from the small companies they were working at and took off to start their own business.

In the early days of the company, they produced casings of laptops for other brands and sometimes they even had to deliver goods taking a crowded bus. However, the two people survived this difficult period with each other’s unconditional support and even got orders from big brands such as Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard. Committed to their original plan, they took the lead in the industry and established a long-term strategic partnership with many big brands. Despite their success, the couple never forgets where they came from, and they are easygoing and always get along well with the frontline employees.

In a meeting with some of their young employers, they heard them complaining about not being able to obtain a laptop for themselves as they were too expensive for them. This is the turning point for the company and the moment they decided to start producing their own laptops that would perform good but would be affordable for young people.

Being a rising brand in the industry doesn’t mean inexperienced as they gained experience in R&D and production of notebooks from contract manufacturing in the past. The founders collected the demands of many young people: they want a laptop that is cost-effective, portable, versatile and good-looking. Centering on these core demands, XIDU overcame all technical problems and finally made the first laptop that amazed all the young people in the factory. Moreover, as an original equipment manufacturer for big brand models like Microsoft’s Surface and Lenovo’s YOGA, they use the same equipment and mold. As a result, their laptops have the DNA of well-known models. Craftsmanship and design are close to perfect and nowadays, most of their models are attracting a great number of loyal fans worldwide.

You can find all of XIDU laptops on their official Aliexpress Store as well as their own store that ships in cooperation with Amazon. At their store, you can use coupon XIDU60
that will get you $60 off! Also, you can find them on Amazon US and Amazon UK.

Redmi launch event to happen in August; Could be for Redmi TV

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 29, 2019

Yesterday evening while interacting with Redmi fans, Xiaomi Product Director Wang Teng Thomas hinted that there will be a Redmi launch event in August. Xiaomi Group VP and Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing also revealed the wee hours of the day that the upcoming products will not disappoint the fans. Now, the rumor mill is speculating that the company may announce the Redmi Note 8 smartphone through its upcoming unveil event. There is a possibility that the company may use its next launch event to launch its first Redmi TVs.

Last week, Redmi had released a camera sample of its 64-megapixel smartphone. It is believed that the mysterious 64-megapixel Redmi phone could be equipped with Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 64-megapixel sensor that comes with pixel-merging Tetracell technology to capture 16-megapixel shots in low-light conditions by combining four pixels into one. Even though there is no official confirmation or a concrete proof, the rumor mill is speculating that it could be Redmi Note 8 and the company could be debuting in the coming month.

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Xiaomi_Mi TV 4a 32-inch — Xiaomi Mi TV 4a 32-inch

There is a possibility that Redmi may announce its Redmi TV series for the Chinese market in August. The reason behind it is that a Redmi TV with model number L70M5-RA that is believed to be equipped with 70-inch 4K resolution display has been approved by the 3C authority of China. It is speculated that alongside it the company may also launch a 40-inch model that has a model number of L40M5-FA. Since Redmi TV has bagged 3C certifications, its arrival seems to be close at hand and it may announce it as early as next month.

Will Redmi announce its first Redmi TV or Redmi Note 8 or any other device in August? Let us know your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi unveils the portable MIJIA Juicer, enters crowdfunding on July 31 for 89 yuan (~$13)

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Jul 29, 2019

Xiaomi has been on a release spree in recent times, churning out several products from the MIJIA smart home brand. The company has now revealed the MIJIA Juicer which it says will be launched for crowdfunding on July 31.

The Chinese giant revealed some details of the juicer which it tagged “portable juice shop” on the official MIJIA Weibo page. From the little details revealed, the MIJIA Juicer adopts a minimalist design which has turned out to be the hallmark of all Xioami products. They keep it simple, yet beautiful.

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The juicer has a 350ML cup and takes just 140 seconds to squeeze out the fresh fruits. The device uses a Lithium-ion battery which is rechargeable. The battery also comes with 2 hours fast charge. A fully charged battery can squeeze 15 cups of juice which is impressive. We don’t know how it works but the design looks like a blender. We’ll have to wait until it is officially launched to find out the details.

MIJIA Portable Juicer comes with a retail price of 99 yuan (~$14) but will be crowdfunded for just 89 yuan (~$13) on Xiaomi Mall and Mi Home.

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Frustration and anger mars Huawei Singapore $54 phone promo

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Jul 29, 2019

Last week, Huawei announced a promo for its customers in Singapore. To mark the country’s 54th National Day, the Chinese phone maker announced it would sell the Huawei Y6 Pro 2019 for S$54 (~$39), less than a third of its S$198 (~$144) original price.

The only requirement was that you had to be a citizen or permanent resident of Singapore aged 50 and above. You could also buy up to two phones.

We think Huawei put that age limit believing there would not be large crowds since those eligible are older citizens, but the company was in for a surprise.

Reports say people were already forming queues as early as 4 AM. However, only a few people were able to purchase as stocks ran out even before the stores were opened (that is weird). It turns out that only a few units (between 20 to 30) were available at each store.

Some customers who spoke to the press said they were informed by store employees that there was limited stock only after they had been on the queue for hours. Several customers at Huawei stores at the Jewel Changi Airport, VivoCity, NEX, and Tao Payoh, expressed their disappointment at the incident.

One 73-year old woman accused Huawei of “telling lies” as they didn’t initially inform the public that there will be limited stock. Another woman said she narrowly missed getting the phone. According to her, she was the 16th on the queue but after the turn of the 12th person, a member of staff announced that the phone was sold out.

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The promo was originally supposed to run for three days but was only available on the first day. An apology letter by Huawei which was posted online and at stores said they were overwhelmed by the demand for the phone and apologized for not being able to provide enough units. It then added that there was no need to proceed to other outlets as they are also sold out.

Huawei later announced that it would be closing its shops early “for safety and security reasons”. Following the outcome of the first promotion, it also announced that it would be putting another promotion on hold until further notice. For this second promotion, buyers will be able to purchase the Mate 20 for S$568 (~414) instead of S$998 (~728).

Stores later re-opened for business on Saturday.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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