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Elephone Soldier 2K display rugged phone gets $30 discount for 1 week on Gearbest (video)

The rugged smartphone market is very competitive and every new entry should have something special to succeed. About a year ago, Elephone did just that by presenting the Elephone Soldier that would become the first rugged smartphone with a 2K display. Now, Soldier is on offer starting today until July 29th. During that period you can get it for $30 off on Gearbest at just $189.99. This is a really good price since it’s the same price as it was during the presale period last year.

The Elephone 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, physical compass, and an SOS button. If you are interested, you can grab it on Gearbest until July 29th.

More than a smartphone manufacturer: UMIDIGI X will launch on August 5th along with the new true wireless Upods

Following the hot-selling A5 Pro, last week information surfaced talking about the next big thing from the Chinese manufacturer, UMIDIGI X. The device was supposed to be “coming soon” and indeed, the new budget king UMIDIGI X will be unveiled on August 5th. According to previous leaks as well as the new leaked render, the UMIDIGI X will indeed sport an in-screen fingerprint reader as well as a triple rear camera with 48MP main sensor. Also, the event poster suggests that on August 5th, the company will also launch its new true wireless earphones, Upods.

UMIDIGI X

As you can see in the photo, the UMIDIGI X features a clean back cover with cool flame hue and that’s a result of the fingerprint reader being moved under the display. As for the main camera, it is an AI triple camera setup that includes a 48MP ultra clarity sensor and an ultrawide-angle lens. On the front, the phone sports a small waterdrop notch that contributes to the high screen/body ratio. Also, information talk about a slim body despite the 4150mAh battery inside it that supports 18W fast charging and the NFC chip.

UMIDIGI X

As for the new headset that will be presented together with the X, all we know right now is that it will be called Upods. The design is similar to Sony’s latest true wireless noise cancelling earbuds Sony WF-1000XM3. Judging from the fact that UMIDIGI X is expected to be the most affordable smartphone with in-screen fingerprint reader and 48MP AI triple camera, the true wireless earphones Upods should also come with a great price tag.

UMIDIGI X

Both UMIDIGI X and true wireless earphones Upods will go official on August 5th and we expect more specs and price to be revealed in the coming days. Lastly, 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.

Realme X gets July’s security patch and optimizations in new update

The Realme X launched in India last week and will go on sale on Wednesday, July 24. Over in China where it first launched, Realme is rolling out an update that brings the latest security patch as well as some optimizations and bug fixes.

Realme X Mater Edition - White Garlic
Realme X Mater Edition – White Garlic

The update brings July’s security patch, enhances system stability, and optimizes system performance. There is also a new VoLTE HD call icon, an optimized deep sleep mode to increase battery life, and an optimization of Google’s services framework.

The 48MP camera mode has also gotten a form of adjustment and there are fixes for Dolby Sound effects in special game scenes and issues with King of Glory and PUBG.

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The update is rolling out gradually but should hit more devices in the next few days.

The Realme X has a 6.53-inch FHD+ notch-less AMOLED screen. There is a Snapdragon 710 processor powering it paired with 4GB/6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage. It has a 48MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup and a 16MP motorized pop-up selfie camera. Other features are a 3765mAh battery with 20W fast-charging support, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, an audio jack, and Android Pie pre-installed.

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UP NEXT: Realme 5 may debut in October, claims report

OPPO files patent for a foldable smartwatch; LetsGoDigital creates stunning 3D renders

Foldable smartphones are just starting to gain momentum even though none is yet to go commercial. However, we have seen several of them like Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, Huawei Mate X, Xiaomi’s and a few others. While we await the full rollout of foldable phones commercially, OPPO is already attempting to create a storm with a foldable smartwatch. The BBK subsidiary recently filed for a patent with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) late last year. The patent entitled ‘Wearable electronic device’ was published in September 2018 and describes a smartwatch with a flexible screen.OPPO foldable smartwatch

As can be seen from the sketch, the patented Oppo smartwatch has a regular watch strap and a rectangular-shaped screen. A special feature of this smartwatch is that the display module is foldable so that the user has a larger screen area within no time if desired. The design will suit both those who prefer wearing their watch on the left or right hand. When worn on the right hand, the foldable screen extends into the wrist while the left hand extends into the back of the palm. Such a design will ensure the screen will get some base support and won’t be hanging in the air.OPPO foldable smartwatch

The smartwatch has two modes; a folded and unfolded mode. When unfolded, the screen area is increased by up to 200%, giving you up to three times more screen space. The user interface also changes depending on the mobile device being used. In the folded position the extra display part is stored in the watch case, under the main screen. The watch case has a recessed groove from which the screen can slide out. The folding process is fully automatic.

There is no information if OPPO has actually got a foldable smartwatch in development. The company has not yet released a foldable phone. So, we don’t see a foldable smartwatch coming out any time soon.

 

UP NEXT: Xiaomi breaks into the Fortune Global 500

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Oukitel Y4800 presale is on! Grab the 48MP, 6GB RAM beast at just $199.99!

The date for the first global presale of Oukitel Y4800 has arrived and gives you the chance to get the most cost-effective 48MP phone in its category. The promotion will go on until July 29th and until that date you can get the Y4800 for just $199.99, 20% off it’s retail price. The promotion is held in cooperation with Banggood and it brings surprising gifts.

Oukitel Y4800

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 sefie mode, satisfying your needs in every condition.

Oukitel Y4800

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 battery assures that you’ll get at least 1 day of heavy use and combined with the Helio P70, lasts longer than phones with the same capacity and Snapdragon 675 chipset.

Oukitel Y4800

During the promotion, Oukitel Y4800 will cost $199.99 for the first 99 units daily until July 29th. If you place your order on Banggood, you’ll also receive a Xiaomi finger ring holder and silicone case as gifts. At the same time, there is a snap up on the Y4800. The first order paid at 4 PM (GMT+8) each day during promotion, will get a free Xiaomi Mi Band 4 as gift. Note that you can also invite your family or friends to order the Y4800. Once he/she orders, send their order number to Banggood customer service. The first 20 inviters will also get the Mi Band 4 for free. If you are interested, go ahead and visit the promotion page.

Xiaomi crowdfunds the Qin Multi-parent AI Assistant: 4G, Android Pie, USB-C, 499 yuan ($72)

Xiaomi launched the Qin phone brand into the limelight last year with the release of the Qin1 feature phone on the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The QIN1 isn’t just a feature phone but comes with features such as 4G connectivity, AI, WiFi and several others. A worthy upgrade has just been added to the Youpin platform for crowdfunding dubbed Qin Multi-parent AI Assistant. This time around it is a smartphone with several innovative features, including artificial intelligence (AI), 4G, Android Pie Android Go edition, USB-C port and more.Qin Multi-parent AI Assistant

The QIN multi-parent AI assistant is equipped with a 5.05-inch full-screen display with an aspect ratio of 22.5:9. The phone has a thickness of 8.6mm and weighs 150g. The body is made of polycarbonate material. For photography, the phone features a single 5-megapixel camera at the rear but there is no front camera.Qin Multi-parent AI Assistant

The smartphone has all the physical buttons on the right side. Here you get the power button, volume rockers, and a dedicated AI button. The uses a USB Type-C interface and packs a 2100mAh battery. The features-packed AI smart assistant also supports infrared remote control function and supports control of 12 categories and more than 100 brand infrared devices, such as air conditioners, TVs, set-top boxes and other daily home appliances.Qin Multi-parent AI Assistant

The multi-parent AI assistant also has support for just 6 apps such as WeChat, Alipay, Taobao, and supports translation. In addition, the device has a dual version, which can be switched with one click. The “Student Edition” incorporates rich audio content resources, which are created by Xinhua Dictionary, Himalayan, Douban Reading, NetEase, and Baiyu. Pure interface, interesting learning tools, open vision, and easy way for children to know. The phone runs Android 9.0 Pie Android Go version and comes with 32GB of storage.

The device is available for crowdfunding for just 499 yuan (~$72) and comes in four attractive colours; red, black, blue and pink. It is expected to start shipping on August 31.

 

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ASUS ROG Phone 2 arrives with a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 855+, and a massive 6000mAh battery

The ASUS ROG Phone 2 is official and for now, it might as well be the king of gaming smartphones. The ROG Phone 2 comes with a lot of mouth-watering features that should make your gaming experience enjoyable. There is an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, so expect animations to be buttery smooth. It also has the new Snapdragon 855+ processor, making it the first phone in the world to be powered by the new chipset. And to crown it, there is a massive 6000mAh battery under the hood.

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Coming to the design, the ROG Phone 2 has undergone some subtle changes. There is a single vent on the rear now and the fingerprint scanner is now under the display. You also have dual rear cameras, the same 48MP + 13MP ultra-wide angle combo as you have on the Zenfone 6/ASUS 6Z. There is a 13MP front-facing camera too.

The ROG Phone 2 not only has the fastest Qualcomm mobile processor but it pairs it with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. This is UFS 3.0, so expect apps to open and load faster. There are stereo front-facing speakers with DTS:X Ultra which ASUS says are 2.5x louder than last year’s own.

The device still has the side mount connector from the first-gen and ASUS has new accessories to go with it. There is the second-gen AeroActive Cooler 2 fan which is quieter and more efficient at keeping the phone cool. There is also the Twin View Dock 2 which has a 2nd 120Hz display, a cooling fan, and a 5000mAh battery. The dock has been reported to be lighter and has a better weight distribution.

ASUS also announced the Kunai Gamepad which can be attached to each side of the phone in handheld mode or attached together to form a gamepad if you have the phone docked. You can also use the Kunai Gamepad with the Twin View Dock 2.

Below is the full specification sheet of the ASUS ROG Phone 2:

  • 6.59-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 6 Protection, 120Hz refresh rate (adjustable to 60Hz and 90Hz too), 10-bit HDR, 240Hz touch response time and 49ms touch latency.
  • Snapdragon 855+ processor
  • 12GB of RAM
  • up to 512GB of UFS 3.0 storage
  • 48MP Sony IMX586 f/1.79 + 13MP dual rear cameras
  • 24MP front-facing camera
  • In-display fingerprint scanner
  • Dual SIM, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, FM Radio, Audio jack
  • 6000mAh battery (up to 7 hours for PUBG at 60Hz)
  • HyperCharge fast charging (30W), support for Quick Charge 4+ and USB Power Delivery
  • Android 9 Pie with ZenUI or ROG UI when you switch to gaming mode

ASUS has not yet revealed the price of the ROG Phone 2 but The Verge says ASUS informed them to expect a similar price tag to the original which had a starting price of $899.

The Chinese version launched tomorrow and will have a glossy back instead of matte finish like the global version.

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Meizu system engineer, Hong Hansheng reportedly leaves Meizu after Li Nan’s exit

There are reports that Meizu‘s system engineer Hong Hansheng has left the Chinese company to pitch tent with OPPO. A netizen first broke the news over the weekend. This was then corroborated by Meizu’s former director.meizu lin nan

What makes this interesting is that the purported exit is coming barely a few days after Li Nan, co-founder and VP in charge of the Blue Charm brand announced his resignation from Meizu. Li Nan had seen his influence in product development whittle down after president and founder, Huang Zhang (Jerry Wang) returned back to the company. He is said to have claimed that he actually faded out of the company’s work after the Meizu 16th series was released.

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Before now, Meizu’s organization structure was restructured after Huang Zhang’s return. The Blue Charm brand was separated with Li Nan in charge and Bai Yongxiang became the CEO of the flagship Meizu brand. However, product design was left for Huang Zhang. The result has been amazing from the products we have seen since then, especially the Meizu 16th series. However, in terms of sales and competitiveness, the company has lacked the bite to compete with the top OEMs.

The exit of Hong Hansheng who is in charge of the Meizu Flyme OS division may be an indication of internal dissatisfaction with the way Huang Zhang is running the company. We expect more details to emerge in the coming days.

 

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Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 August launch tipped

Recent reports have revealed the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 are the upcoming smartphone from HMD Global. These smartphones are respectively codenamed as Daredevil and Star-Lord. Fresh information reveals that the Finnish firm could be prepping up a big launch event to unleash both smartphones. The company may hold the event in August.

Rumors surrounding the Nokia Daredevil smartphone are quite confusing because it was previous rumored to debut as Nokia 5.2. Some reports have also called it Nokia 6.2. The rumored Nokia 7.2 smartphone could be global version of the Nokia X71 smartphone that was exclusively in Taiwan in April.

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Considering that the Nokia Daredevil will be debuting Nokia 6.2, it could be arriving with a 6.18-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch with 18:7 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution support. It could be fueled by Snapdragon 660 or 710 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM. It may offer users with a maximum storage of 128 GB.

The rear side of the phone could be equipped with triple camera sensors arranged in a circular module. It may feature a 48-megapixel primary lens and a 120-degree superwide lens. It could be packed with a 3,5000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support. Other rumored features of the smartphone include rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, OZO Audio and 3.5mm audio jack.

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Noka X71

The Nokia X71 has 6.39-inch IPS LCD display with punch-hole design. It supports full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 660 powers the smartphone with 6 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 128 GB. The 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera setup is placed on the rear shell of the device. It has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The handset houses a 3,500mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

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UP NEXT: Nokia 9 PureView vs Honor 20 Pro vs OnePlus 7: Specs Comparison

Honor 9X new features revealed by the company ahead of its launch tomorrow

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is all set to launch its two new smartphones — Honor 9X and 9X Pro at a launch event in China tomorrow. Ahead of the launch, the company has teased a couple of new features of the upcoming smartphone.

In new teaser posters shared by the company on Weibo, it says that the Honor 9X will be offering much stronger Wi-Fi performance. Some officials say that it will have Super Wi-Fi penetration and can receive signals penetrating two walls.

Honor 9X Features Teaser

As for the heat dissipation, the company revealed that the smartphone will have a liquid-cooling technology. This will ensure that the phone doesn’t get heated up and keeps providing better performance.

From what’s known so far, the smartphone will come featuring a 48-megapixel AI triple camera setup on the back panel where it will have a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 as the primary camera sensor. The company adds that the phone captures stunning images during night time without the need of the LED Flash.

As for the camera configuration of the Honor 9X Pro, it is being reported that it will have the same camera setup as the Honor 20 Pro, which is currently placed second in camera performance by DxOMark.

It’s already been confirmed that the Honor 9X series smartphones are powered by the company’s newly announced Kirin 810 octa-core processor, manufactured using the 7nm process. The company has revealed that the Kirin 810 is one of the nine major features of the smartphone and more will be revealed at the launch event.

Both the smartphones will come with a notch-less display, as revealed by the leaked renders. The Honor 9X will have a pop-up front-facing camera and will reportedly come featuring a 6.59-inch IPS Full HD+ display, up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

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Up Next: Official renders of Vivo’s upcoming smartphone Vivo Z5 released by the company ahead of July 31 launch

Pre-Order Xiaomi JIMMY JV53 Handheld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for Just $199.99 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

Still riding high on the success of the JV51, JIMMY recently unveiled another cordless vacuum cleaner dubbed the JIMMY JV53, under Xiaomi’s caring wings.

It might also interest you to know that the feature-laden vacuum cleaner has already gone up for pre-order bearing a considerably lowered price tag on GeekBuying. Before we delve further into these details, let’s check out what makes the Xiaomi JIMMY JV53 an irresistible handheld cordless vacuum cleaner.

The JV53 is back by the third generation of 100,000-rpm brushless digital motors, generating an impressive power of 425W, coupled with 125AW suction. It features soft and hard fiber combination brush roll with 55mm diameter for effective cleaning, wiping out footprints on the floor, and even polishing the floor.

With filtration separation efficiency of 99 percent, the Xiaomi JIMMY JV53 is capable of filtering fine dust. Weighing in at just 1.46kg, it is easy-to-carry. Moreover, it adopts a 65-degree ergonomic handle angle design to offer more comfort to the wrist while cleaning or carrying it from place to another.

The Xiaomi JIMMY JV53 vacuum cleaner draws its juices from six pieces of 2.5Ah batteries that deliver a long run time of up to 45 minutes. You can effortlessly detach from the vacuum cleaner and either replace or charge separately.

The market is teeming with all sorts of cordless vacuum cleaners that offer comparable features; however, these appliances aren’t easy on the pocketbook. The Xiaomi JIMMY JV53, on the other hand, is now available for pre-order for a dropped price of just $219.99 from GeekBuying.

This is a significant 19 percent reduction in the original asking price of the vacuum cleaner. Note that the Xiaomi JIMMY JV53 Handheld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner would set you back $269.99 without the aforesaid discount.

On top of that, you can apply coupon code 3GY0YEAU to bring the already lowered asking price of the JIMMY JV53 Handheld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner further down to just $199.99. In other words, you can get an extra $20 off simply by applying the coupon before placing your order.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi JIMMY JV53 and take advantage of the discount before the promo ends. With twelve pre-orders already placed, the promo is slated to end in eight days.

 

Honor teases the Honor Magicbook Pro in promo image

On July 23, Honor will be holding a new product launch conference. Now, we know most of what we can expect to see there, including the Honor 9X, an Honor SmartTV and a new Magicbook. Of this bunch, the one we surprisingly know the least about is the new Magicbook. Outside of a single leaked image, we didn’t really have much to go off of. Now however, Honor’s really a teaser image for the brand new device, so let’s take a closer look.

First off, we’ve finally got official confirmation that the new Magicbook will be called the Honor Magicbook Pro. This means it’s not really a new iteration of the Magicbook, but rather a new line of Magicbooks, probably more focused towards stronger performance. Honor also claims the Magicbook Pro has “unbounded full screen, high performance and thinner”. We can assume this refers to the display with tiny bezels, and a new chipset + GPU solution.

We’ve also learned that the Honor MagicBook Pro will be equipped with IPS FHD 16:9 screen, with 100% sRGB wide color gamut. The advantage of the 100% sRGB wide color gamut is that it can make the screen more vibrant, as well as help it more accurately reproduce colours. The fact that it’s an IPS panel will also lend to some pretty good viewing angles.

Some leaked specs have also surfaced, claiming that the basic version of the Honor MagicBook Pro will be equipped with an Intel i5-8265U processor and an NVIDIA MX250 GPU. Alongside that, we can expect at least 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, as well as support for fingerprint identification on the power button and Honor’s signature pop-up camera.

UP NEXT: Famous Chinese actor Huang Jingyu may be an Honor 9X ambassador

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Vivo Z5 official renders released ahead of July 31 launch

Earlier today, Vivo confirmed that it will be launching the Vivo Z5 smartphone on July 31 in China. Now, Vivo China’s product manager Wu Fan has shared official renders of the Vivo Z5 smartphone to reveal its design and color variants.

The Vivo Z5 renders show that the smartphone will be arriving in Black with green acccents and gradient colors like Purple and White (with shades of light blue and pink). The glass rear of the phone is fitted with a triple camera setup and an LED flash at its top-left corner. The handset does not feature a traditional rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The frontside of the Vivo Z5 is equipped with a waterdrop-style notch enabled display that offers a tall aspect ratio. The smartphone is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The chin of the device appears slight thick. The right side of the phone features a volume controller and a power button. There seems to be a dedicated button for accessing Jovi AI assistant on its left edge. A SIM card slot also seems to be present on the upper portion of the left spine of the device.

Vivo Z5 Specifications

Recent reports have revealed that the Vivo V1921A smartphone that was certified by the TENAA agency earlier this month is the upcoming Vivo Z5 smartphone. The Vivo Z5 is fitted with a 6.38-inch AMOLED display that produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

The triple camera system placed on the back panel of the phone includes a 48-megapixel primary lens. It is assisted by an 8-megapixel lens and a 2-megapixel sensor. The front notch is the home for its 32-megapixel selfie snapper.

The Geekbench listing of the Vivo Z5 that was spotted in the previous week revealed that it is powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset. Some reports have claimed that it could be featuring the Snapdragon 712 mobile platform. The handset may release in RAM options of 6 GB and 8 GB. These RAM variants may respectively arrive with 64 GB and 128 GB of native storage. The smartphone could be arriving with a 4,500mAh battery. It lacks support for external storage. As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing and availability of the Vivo Z5 smartphone.

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Xiaomi breaks into the Fortune Global 500

Xiaomi‘s been in the news non-stop these past few days. Be it announcing new devices or releasing questionable updates, they just can’t seem to stop being around. Today however, they’ve got something pretty big to tell everyone, and it’s quite the impressive story. Xiaomi, for the very first time, has managed to break in the Fortune Global 500 list at number 468.

For those not in the know, this is kind of a pretty big deal. The Fortune Global 500, also known as Global 500, is an annual ranking of the top 500 corporations worldwide as measured by revenue and the list is compiled and published annually by Fortune magazine. Xiaomi is now officially the 468th company in the world, quite the feat for a 9 year old company.

“It took Xiaomi only nine years to make the Fortune Global 500 list, a milestone that we owe a big thank you to all our Mi Fans and users for their unwavering support. We are also the youngest company on this year’s list, a proud record that we will keep in mind and bring to another level in the global expansion journey,” said Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi.

As an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core founded in April 2010, Xiaomi was also named to Fortune’s China 500 list for the first time in June, ranking 53rd. The company reached RMB10,000 million (approx. US$1,453.72 million) threshold in sales revenue in 2012, and RMB100,000 million (approx. US$14,537.21 million) in 2017.

Of course, they’re still not even close to companies like Apple (11th) and Samsung (15th), but that’s fine. For them to break into the list at all is already a huge surprise. This is without a doubt a monumental achievement for the company, and it’s a testament to how well Xiaomi has done in such a short time. We’re eager to see how they’ll grow from here, and we wish them all the best for their future endeavors.

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Black Shark is working on a 5G smartphone that will launch in 2020

Black Shark, a gaming smartphone brand backed by Xiaomi, has launched three smartphones so far. At a time when the company is gearing up to launch its fourth smartphone, it has made announced about yet another device.

Wu Shimin, Founder and CEO of Black Shark has confirmed that the company has developed a prototype 5G smartphone and has already commissioned it. He also added that the 5G smartphone from Black Shark will get launched in the first half of next year, i.e. H1 2020.

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Black Shark has scheduled a launch event on 30th July in China where it will launch the Black Shark 2 Pro smartphone powered by the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor, which is aimed at gaming smartphone.

Shedding more light about launching the Pro variant of the smartphone just a couple of months after the launch of the original one, Wu Shimin said that this is being done so that the company can keep up with the Qualcomm’s chipset upgrades.

Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone was launched earlier this year in March, featuring a 6.39-inch AMOLED TrueView display offering Full HD+ screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, DC dimming, Always-on Display, eye protect mode and in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The smartphone features a dual-camera module that comprises of an f/1.7 aperture 48-megapixel main sensor and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. For snapping selfies, it is equipped with a 20-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC and comes with two-style Liquid Cooling 3.0 technology can drop the processor’s temperate by up to 14 degrees. The SoC is supported by up to 12 GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It runs BlackShark OS flavored Android 9 Pie OS and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging.

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AliExpress Launches the Super Tech Deals with Up to 50% Off on Top-End Products

It looks like tech buffs that hold themselves back from buying their favorite gadgets due to the steep price tags they carry are in for a treat courtesy of AliExpress.

The Alibaba Group-owned Chinese online retail service has a reputation for coming up with amazing promotion sales and offering unmissable deals from time to time. Living up to its notoriety, AliExpress launched the Super Tech Deals, offering its loyal users unbeatable monthly deals of up to 50 percent.

The promotion page features a wide range of heavily discounted products that have been split into multiple categories to expedite the search process. Much to the delight of fitness-conscious buyers who fancy keeping a track of their health, AliExpress is doling out great discounts on various fitness gadgets.

In other words, you can now get your tech greedy hands on the Xiaomi Amazfit Bip, Amazfit Verge Lite, the Mi Band 4, the Amazfit Stratos 2 smartwatches without emptying your pocket. For instance, the recently unveiled Mi Band 4 usually sells for $39.99 – $54.65, but you can now buy it for just $29.19 – $39.89 from the promotion page.

Likewise, smartphone lovers can buy top-end handsets such as the Xiomi Mi 9T, the Redmi K20, the Mi 9, and the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite mobile phones for unbeatable prices. For example, the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM Xiaomi Mi 9T variant would normally set you back $548.37 – $583.99, but it is currently available for just $323.54 – $344.55.

On top of that, new users can take advantage of the $3 off New User coupon and save more money. In addition to that, there are numerous other coupons that you can apply during the checkout process and grab additional discounts.

The following category called Fast Shipping includes products carrying heavily discounted price tags. If you fancy accessorizing your mobile devices without breaking the bank, you can check out the Phones & Accessories section.

Placed under the Consumer Electronics section, steeply-priced consumer appliances have gone up for sale carrying reduced prices. Similarly, AliExpress is giving its loyal users a chance to buy computer and security-related items for unbeatable prices, under the Computers & Security category.

Car accessories like Car Power 12 V / 24 V 6-inch cars cold cooling fan, Xgody 7 Inch Car GPS navigator, etc. are currently up for grabs under the Car Electronics section. Sports lovers and adventure junkies haven’t been ignored either.

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The Sports Equipment & Home Appliances category is brimming with items that come in handy in day to day life and sports items such as the FLJ New 10.5 inch Hoverboard. More importantly, all items available under the aforesaid categories carry considerably reduced prices.

The concluding two categories i.e. Home & Garden and More To Love are worth checking out as well. You can buy all sorts of useful items that aren’t usually easy on the pocketbook with burning a hole in your pocket before the promotion sale wraps up.

To take full advantage of the discounts, all you need to do is to visit the promotion page by following this link without wasting time.

Huawei Nova 5i Pro (Mate 30 Lite) real images leaked

The Huawei Nova 5i Pro is an upcoming smartphone from the company. Multiple leaks have already revealed plenty of information about the smartphone. Rumors are rife that the same phone will be debuting soon in China as Huawei Mate 30 Lite. The handset has already with full specs on the database of China’s TENAA telecom authority. A leakster from China has shared fresh images of Nova 5i Pro on Weibo. The SPN-AL00 model number present on it suggests that the images actually belong to the Mate 30 Lite smartphone.

The images of the Huawei Mate 30 Lite show that it features a punch-hole display. The rear design is very similar to the Mate 20 smartphone from last year. There is a square-shaped camera module present on the backside of the phone it includes an LED flash and three camera sensors. A fingerprint scanner is available below the camera system. The Mate 30 Lite’s back panel features a textured glass rear that is fitted with a square-shaped camera system that includes four camera sensors and an LED flash alongside it.

The text mentioned alongside the quad camera setup of the Mate 30 Lite reads that it features a 48-megapixel primary lens. Below the camera setup is a fingerprint reader. The volume rocker and power button are positioned on the right edge of the device.

Huawei Mate 30 Lite Specifications

The Mate 30 Lite (SPN-AL00 / TL00) TENAA listing reveals that is equipped with 6.26-inch IPS display that supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The 7nm Kirin 810 chipset will be present at the helm of the Mate 30 Lite with up to 8 GB of RAM. The smartphone will arrive with a maximum internal storage of 256 GB.

The EMUI 9 based Android 9 Pie OS will be preinstalled on the device. The 4,000mAh battery of the smartphone will carry support for 20W rapid charging. It will be sporting a front camera of 32-megapixel. Its rear shell includes a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. There is no information available on the pricing and availability of the smartphone.

The Mate 30 series of flagship phones are expected to go official in October. However, now that the Mate 30 Lite has passed TENAA certification, it may debut as early as next month. The same phone could be heading to European markets as Nova 5i Pro.

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UP NEXT: Huawei Mate 20 X 5G invite reveals July 26 launch date for China

Buy Chuwi LapBook Plus Laptop for Just $408.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

Known for manufacturing Windows OS-based tablets, laptops, and a slew of other devices, Chuwi recently introduced a new member to its already impressive laptop lineup.

Dubbed as the Chuwi LapBook Plus, this recently unveiled 4K display laptop is housed in a compact form factor. The ultra-slim laptop boasts an impressive array of features and top-end specs that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet.

There are no prizes for guessing that the Chuwi LapBook Plus isn’t easy on the pocketbook. In fact, its 8GB RAM+256GB SSD variant would set you back $621.37 price tag. Much to the relief of those living on a tight budget, Gearbest is offering the aforesaid variant for a considerably lowered price.

The 8GB RAM+256GB SSD Chuwi LapBook Plus variant can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $439.99. This is a noteworthy 29 percent reduction in the laptop’s original asking price.

Chuwi LapBook Plus

As if that weren’t enough, you can extend this discount by applying coupon code GBJPCLPS during the checkout process. The coupon helps you save $31 by bringing the asking price of the laptop further down to just $408.99 even before you place your order.

An absolute steal at this price, the Chuwi LapBook Plus is a great choice for those looking for a notebook that meets the daily needs. It features a 15.6-inch display with an FHD 4K resolution of 3840×2160 pixels for a superior viewing experience.

The Chuwi LapBook Plus packs a powerful Intel Atom X7-E3950 Quad Core 1.6GHz, up to 2.0GHz processor along with a highly competent Intel HD Graphics 505, up to 500MHz GPU, under the hood. Moreover, it houses a 2.0MP camera that facilitates video calling and allows you to capture photos.

Aside from that, the Chuwi LapBook Plus runs the Windows 10 operating system for a power-packed performance and seamless user experience. It is backed by a Li-ion battery that delivers a standby time of up to two hours.

You can visit this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the gray color version of the Chuwi LapBook Plus laptop. With 171 units already sold, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Vivo Y90 real phone leaked in fresh images

Recent reports have revealed Vivo will be soon launching an entry-level smartphone called Vivo Y90 in India. Plenty of details on its specs have already surfaced in the recent weeks. Today, live shots of the smartphone have appeared to reveal its two color variants in real.

The two live shots show that the Vivo V90 smartphone will be sporting a display with waterdrop notch. The bottom bezel of the device appears to be a bit thick. The handset will be come in two color options such as Black and Gold. The smartphone seems to be equipped with a polycarbonate rear. Since it is an entry-level smartphone, it only features a single rear camera and it lacks a fingerprint scanner.

Vivo Y90 live shotsAccording to a recent leak, the major highlights of the Vivo Y90 will be its big display, large battery and face unlock feature. The smartphone will be arriving with a 6.22-inch Halo FullView Display that will produce HD+ resolution.

The Vivo Y90 smartphone will be housing a 4,030mAh battery. Entry-level phones do not feature fast charging and same can be expected from the Vivo Y90. The modest Helio A22 chipset will be fueling the smrtphone with up to 3 GB of RAM. It may come with up to 32 GB of native storage. The FunTouch OS 4.5 based Android 8.1 Oreo OS may run on the device.

Vivo Y90 live shots

For snapping photos, it is likely to house a rear shooter of 8-megapixel and a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. For user authentication, the phone will offer users with face unlock feature. The smartphone is rumored to measure 155.11 x 75.09 x 8.28mm.

The Vivo Y90 smartphone’s base model featuring 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage is expected to arrive in India with a price tag of Rs. 6,990. This pricing will allow it to compete with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi 7A, Realme C2 and Samsung Galaxy M10. There is no information available on the price tag of the higher 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage model. It could be priced less than Rs. 8,000. The smartphone may go official soon in the country.

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Buy SoundPEATS True Wireless Earbuds for Just $28.99 from Amazon

Marketed as your business partner, and music companion, the SoundPEATS True Wireless Earbuds boasts an impressive array of features.

 

While most TWS earbuds provide poor sound quality while calling, the SoundPEATS TrueCapsule wireless earphones ensure clear and smooth hands-free communication. It features a high-quality mic that comes in handy for both earbuds and high definition noise isolation technology for an uninterrupted and clear-cut conversion.

The TrueCapsule Bluetooth earbuds adopt the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology, coupled with Biological diaphragm, and packs a global professional Realtek chipset for an overall superior listening experience, clearer sound, and stable connection. It is designed to automatically power on when taken out of the charging box, and power off when placed back into it.

 

Moreover, it comes with an easy-to-activate voice assistance feature. To activate, all you need to do is to double press the multifunction button. Thanks to smart touch control, the button doesn’t cause discomfort when worn. The earbuds are IPX5 rated for sweat-proofing.

The SoundPEATS True Wireless Earbuds offers four hours of music time per charge. It delivers an impressive 24 hours of playtime in total. These wireless earbuds can keep you company an entire day, everywhere you go.

 

The Mpow T3 True Wireless Earbuds, on the other hand, offers only up to 3. 5 hours of music performance on a single charge, and when placed inside the charging box it delivers 16. 5 hours of music.

The feature-laden SoundPEATS True Wireless Earbuds would normally set you back $36.99, but you can now get your hands on them for a lowered price of just $28.99. In other words, you can get an extra $8 off without breaking a sweat. Note that the discount will only reflect during the checkout process.

You can follow this link to take a gander at the SoundPEATS True Wireless Earbuds, and place your order without wasting time. It is worth mentioning here that the discount will only be valid until August 18th.

Also, you can go to their official website to get the amazing TWS earbuds.

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