Huawei Nova 5i Pro to launch on July 26

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Jul 24, 2019

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is not expected to launch until 3 months time but a new leak has revealed what the phone looks like. The new leak is a set of live photos posted by Ice Universe (original source now deleted) that show us the Mate 30 Pro ahead of its release.

In the photos, we see the Mate 30 Pro alongside some other devices. There are actually two units of the phone in the images and both are in a case that hides their rear design but which give us a good look at the screen which is said to be called a “Waterfall Display”.

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The Mate 30 Pro’s display is curved on both sides so there practically aren’t side bezels. The top of the display is home to a notch – a long but narrow notch that packs the front-facing camera and a bunch of sensors. A previous leak showed the phone’s screen protector and there are a plethora of sensors, some of which should be for a highly secure face identification system.

The images also show the phone has a pretty thin chin which should contribute to a higher screen ratio.

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro should launch in October and be the first to be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Kirin 985 processor. It is reported to have a 6.71-inch QHD+ screen which draws power from a 4200mAh battery. It is also said to support 55W fast charging which is much faster than the upcoming Galaxy Note10 Plus’ 45W fast charging.

The Mate 30 Pro will have a quad-camera setup on the rear and will launch alongside a non-pro model. There will also be a Mate 30 Lite which has already been certified by TENAA and should launch soon.

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Honor 9X vs Redmi K20 vs Realme X: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 23, 2019

Today Huawei’s sub-brand unveiled a new couple of affordable mid-rangers under the X line-up: Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro. The former looks like the perfect midrange phone under €200, it is satisfying under every point of view, even though it does not have anything excellent. We believe this phone has all the potentialities to compete with the most important and best-selling mid-rangers out there. So we decided to compare it with the main affordable devices from the other best Chinese brands commercialized in the Chinese market. We chose the Redmi K20 by Xiaomi’s sub-brand and the Realme X by Oppo’s sub-brand because we believe they are the most interesting Chinese mid-rangers released in the last period. Here you will learn which one is the best for you.

Huawei Honor 9X vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 vs Oppo Realme X

	Huawei Honor 9X	Xiaomi Redmi K20	Oppo Realme X
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.1 x 77.2 x 8.8 mm, 206 grams	156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, 191 grams	161.2 x 76 x 8.6 mm, 191 grams
DISPLAY	6.59 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 391 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, AMOLED	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 394 ppi, AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 810, octa-core 2.27 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie, Color OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 48 + 2 MP f/1.8 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 48 + 13 + 8 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh	4000 mAh, fast charging 18W	3765 mAh, fast charging 20W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

All of these devices feature a full bezel-less design with a pop-up camera on the upper part. So they all have narrow bezels and notch-less displays. But even though it is hard to recognize from the images, there are important differences between the aesthetics of these devices. They are not all built with the same materials. The Redmi K20 looks like the most premium device as it rocks a rear glass as well as an aluminum frame. It is even a more compact device than its opponents, so it fits better in a pocket and it is more comfortable to use with one single hand. Just like the Realme X (and unlike the Honor 9X) it even has an in-display fingerprint reader.

Display

Redmi K20 and Realme X have a more brilliant display as they both come with an AMOLED panel, while the Honor 9X has a classic IPS display. If I had to choose between the Redmi K20 and the Realme X, I would go for the first because it is HDR-compliant, so it is able to show richer and more realistic colors, especially with multimedia content. Note that while Redmi K20 and Realme X have an in-display fingerprint reader, Honor 9X has a side-mounted scanner in order to keep the rear design clean and attractive just like its rivals.

Specs & Software

Here it is a very close fight because the chipsets found on these handsets come with very similar performances. But there is a chipset in this trio which is slightly more powerful than both its rivals: we are talking about the Snapdragon 730 inside the Redmi K20. There is no Qualcomm’s chipset better than this if we exclude the Snapdragon 800 series. And it has a really amazing GPU, so it is very nice at gaming. Further, the Redmi K20 comes in the most powerful memory configuration with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. In each case, there is a customized Android user interface on board.

Camera

It may sound weird given that its price tag is similar to the ones of its rivals, but Redmi K20 wins even the camera comparison. It has one more camera than its opponents: a useful ultrawide sensor with a 13 MP resolution. Further, it has a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom and a main 48 MP Sony sensor which captures a lot of light even in low light conditions. The Redmi K20 even has a higher 20 MP resolution for its selfie snapper.

Battery

The presence of a bigger battery and a smaller AMOLED display lets Honor 9X win even the battery life comparison. In most of the scenarios, it lasts more than both its rivals. But they still come with amazing battery life.

Price

Redmi K20 starts from about €260/$290, Realme X has a €160/$178 base price, and Honor 9X starts from €180/$200. We recommend you to spend a bit more and get a Redmi K20 because it is definitely the most powerful mid-ranger of this trio and it overclasses its opponents in almost every specification.

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Huawei Honor 9X vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 vs Oppo Realme X: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K20

PROs

Amazing cameras
Affordable
Big battery
High performance
HDR display
UD fingerprint reader

CONS

No micro SD

Huawei Honor 9X

PROs

Good performance
Big battery
Wide display
Expandable storage
Good design

CONS

Limited availability (for now)

Oppo Realme X

PROs

UD fingerprint scanner
Faster charging
Affordable
Wide display

CONS

No micro SD
Limited availability

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T gets screen recorder, Fnatic mode and more

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Jul 23, 2019

The OnePlus 5 is over two years old already while the OnePlus 5T still has a few months to go before its 2nd year anniversary. Both phones are scheduled to get the update to Android Q but that will be much later. At the moment, they are getting an update that brings some of the new features that launched with the OnePlus 7 series.

The update arrives as Oxygen OS 9.0.7 and it brings Fnatic Mode and Screen Recorder to both phones. Both of these features came bundled with the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro but OnePlus promised it will be available for older devices. With this new update, you can also record internal system audio with the screen recorder app which wasn’t available if you side-loaded it initially.

The changelog also says the update brings June’s security patch, quick reply in landscape mode and fixed an issue with Speed Dial.

The update is rolling out gradually but you can download the update and install it manually if you do not wish to wait. There is the incremental one which is just 480MB. You also have the full system update that is much larger in size. The download links are available in the source link.

Other features coming to the two phones are DC Dimming and RAM Boost. Hopefully, these will come with the next update.

(Source)

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Ulefone Power 6 camera test shows a pretty capable dual camera (video)

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Dimitris Economou

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Jul 23, 2019

The latest member of the Power Series, Ulefone Power 6, has been in the market long enough to get the praises and good reputation from users as well as media. Dozens of promotional videos are already available concerning its performance and durability but today Ulefone is releasing a new video demonstrating the camera performance of Power 6. Let’s take a look.

As shown in the video, the dual rear camera that hosts a 16MP Sony IMX298 main sensor and a 2MP secondary perform really well. The details captured seem rich, the dynamic range looks satisfying and colors appear more or less as they really are. The camera app comes with multiple modes like Beauty mode, Bokeh mode, Mono mode, and Pro mode, satisfying different shooting demands. The photo shot with Bokeh effect looks impressive. We should mention that the selfie shooter also hosts a 16MP sensor in the waterdrop notch also offering high-resolution images and excellent beauty mode performance.

Ulefone Power 6 comes with a 6.3″ FHD+ display and is powered by the Helio P35 AI SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Also, the phone supports OTG function and reverse charging, face and fingerprint unlock, GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo, global network support, NFC with Google Pay, and runs on the brand-new Android 9 Pie.

Starting today, you can get the Power 6 for just $159.99 on Banggood until July 29th. For more information about other products, you can visit the official Ulefone website.

XIDU PhilBook war: Comparison between PhilBook and PhilBook Max (plus offers)

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Dimitris Economou

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Jul 23, 2019

Being a tech addict is something that most people reading this article would understand. No matter if it is a smartphone, smartwatch or laptop, most of us would love to keep changing devices all the time. The company that mostly drew my interest this year is the established in 2014 XIDU that specializes in researching, developing, manufacturing and selling laptops and tablets. They’ve released several models until now and I went ahead and ordered 2 of the same Series to check out their differences. I’m talking about PhilBook and PhilBook Max. The first is focused on portability and performance whereas the second is more suitable for business office and multitasking.

Similarities

Both models come with the 2in1 convertible design that the Chinese manufacturer is very fond of. The 360° flexible hinge allows you to enjoy four modes: laptop, tablet, stand, and tent. In addition, equipped the multitouch display offers maximum functionality, especially when using the tablet mode. The display on both hosts an IPS FHD panel that offers wide viewing angles. The FHD resolution should be a minimum standard to every laptop out there but unfortunately, some manufacturers use inferior panels to cut costs. Well done XIDU.

I was a bit worried about the available ports and if they could cover my daily needs though, but that worry quickly went away since the basic ports are all there: mini HDMI, USB 2.0/3.0, microphone jack, memory card slot, and Bluetooth 4.0/4.2.

Differences

Now, there are many differences as well. If there weren’t any, the company wouldn’t have a reason to launch a second model, would it? Hence, there are differences concerning color, screen size, processor, and memory. The PhilBook Max, for example, comes with a strong aluminum-alloy body and low weight for its size, unlike its smaller sibling. What’s more, the Space Grey color makes it look more “businessy”.

The PhilBook is powered by an Intel Atom CPU backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage but the PhilBook Max comes with a more powerful, Intel Apollo Lake CPU together with 6GB RAM and 128GB SSD, making it much faster than the budget-friendly PhilBook. What was really cool and useful was the backlit keyboard that helped me work in the dark, just like I like it. Considering that, the PhilBook Max is definitely a better choice but if you are short on budget, the 11.6″ PhilBook may be more appropriate thanks to its more affordable price and not bad performance.

The PhilBook Max currently costs $339.99 on Amazon while the PhilBook $269.99. If you are interested, you can get both on discount using the coupons below.

Amazon US

XIDU PhilBook, $224.99 final price with coupon ZHZ6WC5J (+$15 off with page coupon)
XIDU PhilBook Max, $339.99 final price using coupon LWX8INIA (+$30 off with page coupon)

Amazon UK

XIDU PhilBook, £209.99 final price with coupon XPFYDX6W (+£15 page coupon)
XIDU PhilBook Max, £339.99 final price using coupon ISOB84YO (+£30 off with page coupon)

Honor 20 and iQOO Neo get Golden Crane and Four Calves limited editions respectively

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Jul 23, 2019

The Honor 20 series recently got two new color variants. The Honor 20 itself now comes in Phantom Blue while the Honor 20 Pro is now available in a new color that translates into “Icelandic Illusion”. Alongside these two new color variants, the Honor 20 is getting a limited edition called Golden Crane that comes in an elaborate gift box.

The Red-crowned Crane is the national bird of China and this limited edition Honor 20 shows that. The phone comes in a blue box with a similar color to the Mi MIX 3 Forbidden City/Palace Museum edition. However, unlike the Mi MIX 3 Forbidden City edition, the Honor 20 inside the box isn’t customized. It is the regular Sapphire Blue variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Inside the gift box are a notebook, a phone case, a power bank, a pen, and a golden crane bookmarker. The notebook, case, and power bank come in the same blue color with the golden crane embossment as the box.

This limited edition is priced at ¥2699 (~$392) and is available for pre-order on Jingdong.com. It will go on sale on the 8th of August.

Honor isn’t the only one with a limited edition phone. The iQOO Neo also has a limited edition that adopts the same design as the Honor 20 Golden Crane edition. Called the iQOO Neo Four Calves edition, it comes in a blue box too with a customized power bank, phone case, bull-head phone stand, and fridge magnet. There is also a carbon black iQOO Neo with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The iQOO Neo Four Calves edition is priced at ¥1998 (~$290). It is available for pre-order on JD.com and will also go on sale on the 8th of August.

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Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 will be launched on August 1 in India, Amazon listing confirms

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Jul 23, 2019

Huawei‘s pop-up camera-totting mid-range smartphone dubbed Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 has already gone official is some markets and was recently teased by Amazon India as “coming soon” with no specific release date. Amazon India has now gone specific with the release date. In a recent teaser poster, Amazon hints the phone will be launched in India on August 1 which is next week Thursday.

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Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 has as its major highlight a pop-up selfie camera and a triple rear camera setup. The device equally packs an expansive 6.59-inch LCD display with tiny bezels on all sides due to the absence of a stationary front camera. The pop-up camera design also ensures the device doesn’t have the notch which most of us hate so much.

At the rear, you’ll find a triple camera setup aligned vertically at the top left corner. Two of the sensors are housed in one module while the third sensor sits on its own module. The camera is teased to have AI feature, obviously for better performance. The device also packs a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device will be powered by a Kirin 710 chipset paired with 4 GB RAM with 128GB of storage.

In addition, you get a 4000mAh battery with USB-C port for faster charging. The phone will be available in Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue colours. We’ll have to wait until the release date to find out the price in India. Don’t expect it to be under $200, though.

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Huawei’s EMUI 9.1 Stable version now set to hit the first batch of 10 models

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Jul 23, 2019

Huawei first announced its latest EMUI 9.1 update back in April. Since then, a total of 27 Huawei models have received the public beta update of the features-packed ROM, with the latest batch getting the update a couple of days back. With the rate at which updates were rolling out, we suspected it was just a matter of days before the stable ROM gets released. Indeed, Huawei is now set to push EMUI 9.1 Stable version to 10 models. The models consist of seven Huawei models and three Honor phones.

The affected models include; Huawei Mate 10, Huawei Mate 10 Pro, Huawei Mate 10 Porsche Design, Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design, Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Pro, Huawei nova 3, Honor 10, Honor V10, and Honor Play. The update is expected to be for the China version since the announcement comes from Weibo. We expect Huawei to push the update for the global version in no distant time.

Huawei’s EMUI 9.1 is based on Android 9.0 Pie and adopts a minimalist design, thanks to Android 9.0’s deep customization optimization. This version also brings improvements in wallpapers, themes and icons. There are also several improvements to the overall user apps which makes it easier to use the UI. There are also improvements in artificial intelligence (AI) features covering various aspects such as health, office, entertainment, travel and more.

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EMUI 9.1 also comes with GPU Turbo 3.0 an upgrade to the GPU Turbo graphics acceleration technology. The feature adds support for 51 domestic games in addition to the already supported 60 domestic games, bringing a low-power full-frame gaming experience. Furthermore, EMUI 9.1 brings improvements to Huawei’s voice assistant as well as smart dual 4G SIM card switching, automatically switching SIM cards based on the one with the best internet coverage. It also comes with EROFS (Extendable Read-Only File System) that should increase read speed by 20% and save about 2 GB of system storage.

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Xiaomi’s latest patent is a Mi MIX 3 with quad rear cameras (Moto Style)

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Jul 23, 2019

The Mi MIX 3 is one of the most impressive devices launched by Xiaomi last year. Its magnetic slider design, build quality and features all got positive comments from reviewers. While the slider-design may have taken a back seat this year, it seems Xiaomi isn’t done with it yet. A new patent has surfaced that shows the slider design isn’t yet dead, at least for Xiaomi.

The patent which was first reported by TigerMobiles was filed at the Chinese National Intellectual Property Agency (CNIPA) and it shows a device similar to the Mi MIX 3. The front is practically all screen and when you slide the device down, you have dual front-facing cameras.

Where it differs greatly from the Mi MIX 3 is on the rear. Rather than dual cameras positioned on the left side of the phone, the phone doubles the sensors to 4. It doesn’t stop there but adopts the circular camera housing we have come to associate with Motorola phones. There is also no fingerprint scanner which most likely means there is one under the display. The patent also shows the device keeps the dedicated AI assistant button of the Mi MIX 3.

It is too early to say if this device will see the light of day or it is just Xiaomi trying to build its patent box. But I, personally, wouldn’t mind seeing another slider phone.

Another patent filed by Xiaomi ditches the slider design for a notch but this is a different type. Rather than a U-shaped notch or waterdrop notch, this is a long but narrow notch much like an indentation caused by applying slight pressure. Inside this new-style notch are two cameras.

On the rear, the device has three cameras arranged vertically on the left along with an LED flash. There is no visible fingerprint scanner here too, so we will assume it is under the display.

(Source, Via)

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Huawei still bullish, CEO predicts 30% gain in global handset shipments in 2019 despite US blacklist

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Jul 23, 2019

Huawei has no doubt been the most talked-about tech company in recent times. This is due to the company’s consistent rise but mainly as a result of the US blacklist which was announced in May this year. Before the US clampdown, Huawei was already ahead of Apple in terms of phone shipments and was projected to surpass Samsung in market shares in 2020. Huawei may not have its sight in meeting Samsung’s shipments but founder and CEO, Ren Zhengfei is still confident the company will achieve impressive sales this year.

In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Ren Zhengfei predicted that the tech giant will ship 30% more smartphones globally this year than it did last year, regardless of the blacklist. He hinted that he expects both Huawei and Honor to ship an estimated 270 million handsets globally in 2019. Recall that Huawei was able to ship a total of 206 million smartphones globally last year, according to estimates released by IDC. The figure placed Huawei in the third position behind Samsung and Apple.

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To achieve this predicted shipping estimates, Huawei will be looking to rely on strong sales in China as well as in Europe where Donald Trump’s clampdown hasn’t been effective against Huawei’s smartphone sales. Recent research by Kantar estimated that both the Huawei and Honor brands presently account for 46.1 per cent of the Chinese market in the second quarter. The research firm’s market share figure for Huawei was based on a survey of 27,000 respondents in China in both major and lesser-developed cities.

Huawei had indicated that it crossed 100 million shipments by the end of May. That is before the ban went into effect but since then, Huawei still reported year-on-year growth in its major European markets, UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, in the April-June quarter. However, overall sales in the five countries declined by 1.9 per cent on a quarter-on-quarter basis as the negative publicity by the US begins to have an effect on some consumer’s confidence in the brand.

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ASUS ROG Phone 2 launches in China, starts at ¥3499 ($509)

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Jul 23, 2019

The ASUS ROG Phone 2 launched today in China and unlike yesterday’s global launch, there is a price tag.

The world’s first Snapdragon 855+ phone is available in four variants in China. There is a Tencent Elite version which has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and is priced at ¥3499 (~$509). There is also a Classic Version which also has Tencent Games inscribed on the back but has 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage and a ¥5999 (~$872) price tag. Yes, that is a huge bump in price.

The third version is called the Extreme Edition priced at ¥7999 (~$1163). The RAM and storage for this version weren’t stated but it most likely will be 12GB and 512GB respectively with some added features and or accessories. ASUS says this version will be available in the fourth quarter of the year.

The last version is the e-Sports Armor Editon. This version comes in a custom briefcase with a bunch of accessories including the 30W charger which it seems you have to purchase separately if you are getting the base model. The e-Sports Armor Edition has a price tag of ¥12,999 (~$1890).

At the moment, only the first two are available for pre-order on JD.com. Pre-order runs from today until July 30th while the first sale will begin on July 31.

The ASUS ROG Phone 2 has a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit HDR, Gorilla Glass 6 protection (on the back too), 1ms response time, a 49ms touch latency (lowest on any phone), and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz.

It has stereo front-facing speakers with DTS:X 7.1 surround sound, an NXP 9874 Smart Amplifier, a 24MP front-facing camera, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. A 48MP Sony IMX586 primary camera sits on the rear with a 13MP super wide-angle camera. It also has improved touch-sensitive triggers on the side with better haptic feedback.

The ROG Phone 2 packs a 6000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging, USB-PD, and Quick Charge 4+. It has Dual-SIM support, NFC, FM Radio, and an audio jack. There is also a liquid cooling system called GameCool II with a 3D vapor chamber. The famous Aura logo is also on the back and is customizable too.

There is a USB Type-C port at the bottom that supports USB 2.0 transfer, Quick Charge 3.0 and USB Power Delivery 3.0. The side-mounted USB-C port supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 transfer speeds (up to 10GBps), 4K video output thanks to DisplayPort 1.4, Quick Charge 3.0, Quick Charge 4.0, and USB Power Delivery 3.0.

Next to the USB-C port on the side is the proprietary port for pairing accessories like the TwinView Dock II, the Mobile Desktop Dock, and the AeroActive Cooler II. ASUS didn’t reveal the price of these accessories.

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Huawei’s US arm Futurewei announces worker layoffs; 70% of workforce will reportedly go

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Jul 23, 2019

A recent report alleged that Huawei was planning to trim down its workforce in the US. Huawei operates in the US under its subsidiary known as Futurewei. Futurewei is Huawei’s research arm and was in the news recently when it made moves to extricate itself from Huawei’s brand identity. The company has now reportedly announced worker layoffs on Monday, according to two Futurewei employees.

This sad development is coming barely two months after the U.S. government put Huawei on a trade blacklist, making it illegal for its U.S. subsidiary to transfer sensitive technologies to its parent. The blacklist also restricts Huawei from purchasing products from U.S. technology companies. One of the employees even disclosed that work came to a standstill since May 17 when the company was blacklisted. In his words; “On the 17th of May, Huawei asked everyone at Futurewei to upload everything to the Huawei cloud, right before the ban took effect….After that basically, Futurewei has stopped doing any work – almost stopped everything.”

The layoff will see 70% of the 850 workers under Futurewei’s payroll let go, an employee revealed. The employee also indicated that the layoff list had been sent from Huawei’s headquarters in China. Apart from workers layoffs, Huawei is also terminating any open source projects, projects related to near-term Huawei products, and any research and development in critical technology.

Futurewei runs several research labs in the US and partners several US universities in research and development. Futurewei has offices in Silicon Valley and the greater Seattle, Chicago and Dallas areas. Futurewei has filed more than 2,100 patents in such areas as telecommunications, 5G cellular networks, and video and camera technologies, according to data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Huawei is yet to release an official statement about this latest development.

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Huawei accused of helping North Korea build wireless network and unlawfully collecting users data in Czech Republic

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