From the beginning of this year, the rumor mill has been speculating on the arrival of Motorola’s first foldable smartphone. Some renders and specs of the rumored Motorola RAZR foldable phone had also surfaced few months back. Fresh information shared by Lets Go Digital reveals that Motorola will be releasing in Europe in December this year or January 2020.
Citing information received from an anonymous source, the publication has claimed that the Motorola RAZR foldable phone will be carrying a price tag of 1500 euros in (~$1,665). The first foldable phone from Motorola will be featuring a large-sized flexible screen and it will look quite similar to its renders that have appeared in the past.
The Motorola RAZR 2019 can be folded like the yesteryear RAZR clamshell phone. Hence, it will be also featuring a small-sized display on the outside which can be used for checking notifications and incoming calls. There is no information available on the size details of both details.
Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X command hefty price tags of 2,000 euros and 2,300 euros, respectively. The reason behind the high pricing for both devices is that they are packed with topnotch specifications. However, the Motorola RAZR foldable phone will be a cheaper device because it won’t be featuring a high-end processor, claims the report. The first foldable phone from Motorola will include mid-range specs.
The Lenovo-owned company will be mainly focusing on the design of the phone. The idea behind it is to launch it as a compact foldable phone and not like a large tablet-like device like the Galaxy Fold and Mate X. Hence, it won’t be featuring a big battery.
The publication has claimed that the Motorola RAZR foldable phone will be launching first in the U.S. After the U.S. launch, it will be releasing in the Europe by December 2019 or January with a pricing of 1,500 euros (~$1,665). In the U.S., it will be costing $1,500.
Previous reports have revealed that the Motorola RAZR 2019 will be equipped with a 6.2-inch flexible display that will support 876 x 2142 pixels. The outer screen will offer 600 x 800 pixels resolution. The Snapdragon 710 chipset is expected to power the phone with 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM. It may arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage options. The foldable phone could be backed by a 2,730mAh battery.
OnePlus is set to announce new phones soon, next month according to a recent leak. However, the company has another big unveiling next month too – the launch of its very first smart TV which will be called OnePlus TV.
Pete Lau, the CEO of OnePlus, revealed some new details about the OnePlus TV in an exclusive interview with Business Insider.
First, he confirmed the OnePlus TV will launch in September and it will arrive in India first. This lends further credence to the info that the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro will launch in India on September 26. The TV and phones should be unveiled on the same day.
OnePlus TV logo
Pete Lau revealed that the focus while developing the TV was on image and sound quality. According to him feedback from a lot of users said: “…..image quality is the most important thing they care about.”. The company’s top executive revealed they compared their TV against “the best of the best”. While that may mean the quality should be high, you should note that the OnePlus TV doesn’t use an OLED panel but a QLED panel.
Explaining the reason for not using OLED, Mr. Lau said OLED panels are expensive and the “price difference doesn’t match the quality difference.” (compared to QLED). One thing he didn’t mention is the screen size of the TV.
The OnePlus TV will run Android TV but a customized version. According to Mr. Lau, the OS has been optimized and integrated deeply for the best user experience. The explanation regarding the user interface given by Business Insider says the OnePlus TV won’t display a carousel of TV apps like most Smart TVs do, instead, it will show the users the content they like, thereby eliminating the need to remember the streaming app which shows a TV series or movie.
The OnePlus TV is supposed to integrate seamlessly with the smartphone and one of the features we should see is using the phone’s keyboard for input on the TV. This should eliminate the need for pairing a wireless keyboard to your smart TV or using the directional and Enter button to scroll and select on an on-screen keyboard.
Pete Lau also added that the OnePlus TV will also launch in the EU, US, and China later.
Oppo’s sub-brand just unveiled a new series of smartphones focused on quality-price ratio including the Realme 5 and the Realme 5 Pro. Two phones with an amazing specs sheet sold in the most affordable price range you can expect for this kind of device. We believe that the new line-up is composed of the perfect competitors of the new Xiaomi Mi CC series which includes the Mi CC9 and the Mi CC9e also known as the Xiaomi Mi A3. Given that the Xiaomi Mi A3 is the one sold outside China, we decided to compare it with the Realme 5 as we believe they are very similar choices with an amazingly high value for money, actually among the best ones in their price range. But each of them is more valid for certain kinds of users. Here we will try to let you understand which one is the best for your needs.
Quad 12 + 8 MP + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 and f/2.4 and f/2.4
13 MP front camera
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh
Fast charging 10W
4030 mAh, Fast Charging 18W with Quick Charge 3
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, splash resistant
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Design
Both Realme 5 and Xiaomi Mi A3 boast a very attractive body with reflective backs and gradient colors, but if you really want the best design and build quality, then there is nothing better than Xiaomi Mi A3 in its price range. Just like premium phones, it has both a glass back and an aluminum frame, and you can not expect a better thing from a so affordable device. On the other hand, note that Realme 5 is splash resistant, you may need it if you want to use your phone under the rain or in similar situations. Also keep in mind that Xiaomi Mi A3 has an in-display fingerprint reader, while Realme 5 does not.
Display
Displays are not the strongest point of Realme 5 and Xiaomi Mi A3. Unfortunately, both feature just an HD (720p) resolution, while most of the phones sold at those prices come with Full HD+ display. Between these two devices, Xiaomi Mi A3 should offer the best display quality as it is equipped with an AMOLED panel instead of an LCD one. And, as mentioned above, it has an in-display fingerprint reader. But Xiaomi Mi A3 has a very small display that is amazing for compact phone lovers, but if you want a phone for the best multimedia experience, gaming or productivity, then Realme 5 is better due to its wide 6.5-inch screen.
Specs & Software
Same chipset and similar memory configurations, but Xiaomi Mi A3 has an added value: it is part of the Android One program. So, besides offering a more lightweight and well-optimized user experience, it is even updated faster and more constantly as Android One is supported directly by Google. Still, Realme 5 has pretty nice performance and a special AI Freezer feature which freezes background apps by detecting when the user does not need them.
Camera
Realme 5 is one of the few very affordable handsets to feature a quad camera setup on its rear side, including a dedicated macro camera. But despite the presence of a more versatile camera department, I prefer the Xiaomi Mi A3 because it has a more convincing 48 MP main sensor which captures a lot of detail with its Quad Bayer technology. Further, the Xiaomi Mi A3 has a way better selfie camera with a 32 MP resolution. The Realme 5 Pro would win the rear cameras battle, but unfortunately, it is not part of this comparison.
Thanks to their efficient chipsets and their HD displays, Realme 5 and Xiaomi Mi A3 can last a lot longer than most of the smartphones out there on a single charge. Given that it has about 1000 mAh more in terms of capacity, we believe that Realme 5 will last more in most of the scenarios. Xiaomi Mi A3 has a definitely more efficient display, but the difference in capacity is too big for it.
Price
In the Indian market, Realme 5 carries a starting price tag of just €125/$140, while Xiaomi Mi A3 starts from €220/$245 in the global market. We still do not know how much Realme 5 will cost globally, but do not expect a so different price compared to the Mi A3. Overall, Realme 5 may be a better choice for a lot of people due to its bigger display. But if we exclude the smaller display, Xiaomi Mi A3 looks slightly better due to its awesome cameras, in-display fingerprint reader, Android One, and build quality.
Xiaomi reported its financials for the second quarter of 2019 earlier today. The smartphone maker, listed last year, posted slower growth in the last quarter, with Huawei grabbing a significant chunk of market share in China in the past few months.
Xiaomi posted 15% revenue growth in Q2 2019 which is slower than what was estimated by analysts. The company’s revenue rose to 51.95 billion yuan ($7.36 billion) from 45.24 billion yuan during the same period last year. In comparison, Xiaomi’s revenue grew by a solid 27% in the first quarter of the year.
The company is facing tough times with the Chinese smartphone market being in a slump and Huawei growing pretty significantly in the domestic market. Ever since the ban was enforced by the US government on Huawei, Chinese customers have come in support of the telecommunications giant. IDC reports that Huawei and its Honor brand increased its market share in China in Q2 2019 to 37% from 27.4% last year. This increase came at the expense of other manufacturers like Xiaomi who saw a fall in its shipments.
Xiaomi’s net income fell by a staggering 87% to 1.96 billion yuan. However, the company still managed to post a decent 3.64 billion yuan adjusted profit. The total shipments in the last quarter were 32 million.
Xiaomi’s recent smartphones include the Mi CC9
Xiaomi’s CFO also revealed that the company has been making strategic investments to build a “Chinese supply chain” most likely in response to the US’ stance against Chinese companies. In this regard, the company has already invested in companies such as Verisilicon and Bestechnic who design chips for smartphones and audio devices respectively.
Huawei and its Honor brands have been updating its smartphones regularly. The company promised to bring the new EROFS file management system on all EMUI 9.1 based smartphones this year and today, 8 new models, including the ones from the Huawei Mate 9 series and P10 series are getting this new update.
The 8 models in question are the Huawei Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, Mate 9 Porsche Design, Huawei P10, P10 Plus, Nova 2S, Honor 9, and Honor V9. All these models will get the new EMUI 9.1 update which brings two major features: EROFS file management system and GPU Turbo 3.0.
To recall, EROFS is a new file management system developed by Huawei that brings improved compression to boost performance and speed. The new file system also manages to save disk space, proving to be a significant upgrade to previous technologies such as the EXT4 file system.
As for GPU Turbo 3.0, the new update adds support for more games in China, adding 51 new titles for Android, taking the total supported gaming titles to 60! Huawei’s GPU Turbo reduces power consumption by 10%, improves the average frame rate during gameplay and lowers power consumption. It’s definitely a handy feature for Android gamers.
The EMUI 9.1 update is already rolling out to the said devices in China.
The Redmi Note 8 is scheduled for an August 29 release alongside the Redmi TV. The phone is already in mass production which means sales should begin in early September. However, there is a lot we still don’t know about the phone and its Pro version. Thanks to a leaked photo from a video ad shoot, we now know what the rear of the Redmi Note 8 Pro looks like.
The leaked photo shows the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a similar design to the Redmi K20/Mi 9T. The cameras, four in number, are arranged vertically in the middle of the phone. The first camera has a ring around it just like that of the Mi 9 and there is an LED flash flanking the setup on the right.
There is a text, most probably details about the camera written below the cameras but the picture isn’t clear enough to make out the details. However, the Redmi branding at the bottom is unmissable.
The Redmi Note 8 Pro not only adopts the camera style of the Redmi K20 but also copies its finish. You can see the phone has a two-color paint job – black for the middle and green flanking on both sides. However, it is hard to see if it has that frost-like feel and light-changing effect like the Redmi K20.
There is no fingerprint on the back which means the Redmi 8 Note Pro will have an in-display fingerprint sensor and for that, an AMOLED display.
The specs of the Redmi Note 8 Pro are unknown but a benchmark result and or TENAA listing should reveal more details.
Xiaomi has got companies like OPPO and Vivo to contend with for the title of the king of mid-rangers. The company has found profound success in that segment and in fact, price and a spectacular design helped the company’s Redmi series become renowned in that price segment. Redmi is now an independent brand but the popularity of its product offering continue to resonate.
The company has disclosed on its Weibo page that the sales of the Redmi Note 7 series have hit 20 million units. Coming barely seven months after the Redmi Note 7 went on sale, this feat is monumental. The figure encompasses all units sold all over the world and not just in China. As of May, the company had already sold over 10 million units, according to official data. Also, the Redmi Note 7 sales in India stands at over 5 million units as at the beginning of August.
The poster thanks all the 20 million users of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone and also hinted that it is now time to move to the Redmi Note 8. Apparently, the Chinese tech giant has an announcement to make tomorrow about the Redmi Note 8 as the post ends with the words “see you tomorrow”. No, the company isn’t likely planning to announce the Note 8 tomorrow. Rather, Redmi may announce the launch date of the Redmi Note 8. Lei Jun has already hinted at an August 29 launch date. An official announcement may be made in that regard tomorrow. We’ll be on the lookout for any new development.
In an era where IoT-connected homes having several smart home gadgets reign supreme, Xiaomi is doing a beautiful job pushing several smart products that can be connected to the MIJIA app. The company has crowdfunded the Aqara Smart Curtain Motor (WiFi version) manufactured by its ecological chain partner Aqara.
Aqara has got a number of smart curtain motor to its name. But as the name of this model implies, this is the version with support for WiFi connectivity. Design-wise, the Aqara Smart Curtain Motor (WiFi version) isn’t too different from the previous models except that you get WiFi connectivity in addition to connecting it to a gateway. Also, this version doesn’t have a built-in battery.
The smart curtain motor can be connected to the MIJIA app. When connected, the app can be set to switch open or close the curtains in the morning and evening. The user can even connect the curtain motor to the XiaoAI smart speaker and then the curtain can be opened and closed using voice prompt.
In addition, you can even control the curtains at home while you are away. If you forgot to close the curtains or want to turn it open during a sunny day, you can do that via the mobile app from anywhere. The level you want to keep it opened can as well be controlled from the app. This is done by simply sliding a finger across the image of the curtain showing in the app. The curtain responds to the sliding action of the finger.
Further, you don’t require a gateway to connect the device to the MIJIA app or smart speaker. However, if you want to link it with other IoT gadgets like the smart door and window sensor, wireless switch and Mijia smart door lock, you need to connect it to the gateway device.
The Aqara Smart Curtain Motor (WiFi version) ships with an adapter and user manual inside the box
As for the pricing, the Aqara Smart Curtain Motor (Wi-Fi version) is priced at 399 yuan for the single motor. There is also a combo offer in China which includes the Smart Motor, 3 meters straight rail and installation service for 899 yuan ($127). Where the length of the window is longer than the 3-meter rail, the installer will provide the extra length.
The product is expected to start shipping in China on September 24, 2019. There is no word yet on when it will be available globally.
Xiaomi has launched the MIJIA T500 Sonic Electric Toothbrush, the second-generation of MIJIA branded electric toothbrush for adults. The first-gen MIJIA Sonic Toothbrush was first launched n 2017. The new product comes with a cheap 199 yuan ($28) price tag. It is presently available on Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Tmall Flagship Store and Xiaomi Home.
The Xiaomi MIJIA T500 Sonic Electric Toothbrush comes with an upgraded magnetic levitation sonic motor with a more refined internal structure. The motor makes lesser noise and the vibration is more refined, bring comfort to the toothbrushing routine. The vibration frequency is 31,000 times/min and the power is strong. At the same time, the toothbrush comes with a new smart over-voltage reminder function which senses the brushing force in real-time. When the brushing force is too much, the toothbrush automatically reduces the vibration, and the battery indicator flashes to remind you.
At the same time, it has a torque output of 230gf.cm, which keeps the bristles 10° stable swing, which drives the water and toothpaste in the mouth to form a small pulse force. This action has an effect on the blind spots of the teeth, cleans the stubborn plaque, and deeply cleans the oral blind zones.
In addition, the Mijia Sonic Electric Toothbrush T500 is also equipped with a high-precision accelerometer to accurately identify the user’s brushing posture, angle and range. Users can connect to the MIJIA app via Bluetooth to develop a brushing mode suitable for them.
The MIJIA T500 Sonic Electric Toothbrush adopts a rust-free metal-free brush head with the bristle attached using a new type of hair-planting technology. This prevents the toothbrush from getting rust and deteriorating when left in a wet environment for a long time. The new technology also increased the number of bristles by about 40% allowing the bristles to cover the surface of the teeth during brushing in a more efficient manner. The toothbrush also comes with an IPX7 waterproof rating.
In addition, the MIJIA T500 Sonic Electric Toothbrush still uses wireless inductive charging. It comes with up to 18 days of battery life at full power, and the remaining battery capacity can be viewed at any time via the MIJIA app. Also, you can customize your own exclusive tooth cleaning mode, identify daily brushing conditions, generate oral health reports on a regular basis, and master the scientific brushing method via the MIJIA app.
Some cars come with built-in refrigerator and that has been so since the 1980s, especially in hot regions and cars with lots of space. In the UAE, many SUV and 4×4 cars have a fridge built in them. For example, the Nissan Patrol had 2 fridges in 1989–1997 models, now it has one which can store 4x500ml water bottles easily. Toyota Landcruisers also had fridges and some models had an ice maker. It has become a regular add-on on modern cars. However, where there is none, there are after-market car fridges that can be installed which uses the car’s DC power source. Xiaomi has launched one of such, dubbed Indel Car refrigerator.
The car fridge is manufactured by renowned manufacturer Indel B which has been in the business of manufacturing high-end after-market refrigerators for cars, caravans, vans and trucks for over 40 years. The company also supplies some of the biggest European and American manufactures of commercial vehicles such as Volvo, Scania, Daf, Iveco, Renault, Kenworth e Peterbilt.
Indel B Car refrigerator comes with a 12L cabin and has a built-in DC inverter compressor. The entire setup uses German refrigeration technology. The operating power of the fridge is 45W meaning when used with the car’s 12V battery, the power consumed is actually 3.75Amp which isn’t too much. Also, the fridge motor does not need to run all the time so the consumption is only when the compressor kicks in.
In addition, the lowest temperature the fridge can reach is -18C. It also comes with a built-in smart temperature control system which is designed to meet the preservation temperature requirements of different foods. Thus, you can keep different kinds of food fresh inside the fridge while on a long trip.
The cabin opens to the top up to 90 degrees. The entire fridge comes with a rectangular shape. At the side of the lid, is the control panel, housing the power button, temperature increase and reduction button as well as an LCD display showing the working temperature. It comes with a Max mode and Eco mode. When the car is running, you can use the Max mode but the Eco mode is meant for when the car is switched off or the device is connected to an extra battery directly.
The Indel B Car refrigerator comes with a 1980 yuan ($280) price tag. No word yet on its availability.
As scheduled, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro smartphone has officially launched in Europe. It is now listed on the official websites of Xiaomi in Italy, France and Spain. It is also listed on Amazon Germany. It is a rebranded version of the Redmi K20 Pro smartphone that is available in markets like China and India.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Price
The Amazon Germany listing of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro shows that is 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions are respectively priced at 323 euros and 354 euros. It is also only listed in Glacier Blue and Carbon Black colors.
In Italy and France, the handset is priced at 449 euros for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model. These markets have received the smartphone in Black Carbon, Glacier Blue and Flame Red colors. France has also received the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant with a price tag 429 euros.
In Poland and Spain, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro comes in a single 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage model that is price at 399 euros and comes in all three colors. It is available for purchase in Germany, France, Poland and Spain. In Italy, its pre-orders will begin on Aug. 26 and its sale is expected to begin on Sept. 2.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display that offers a notch-less design. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The front and rear sides of the phone are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device.
The Snapdragon 855 chipset powers the smartphone with up to 6 GB of RAM. It has up to 128 GB of native storage. It lacks a microSD card slot. The rear side of the phone is fitted with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera setup and it has a pop-up camera of 20-megapixel. The handset houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging through USB-C. The handset is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. It also features a 3.5mm audio jack.
XIDU was established very recently -in 2014- as a subsidiary of Shenzhen Baohuazhong Co. Ltd with an aim to design and manufacture innovative computers tailored to modern users. Just 3 years later, in 2017, the company began its international operations and now has over 300 employees with an area of 2000 sqm in Shenzhen, covering and supporting partners and customers from more than 30 countries and regions. With products appreciated in many markets around the world, let’s take a brief tour in their product lineup.
Able to transform from a laptop to a tablet in no time thanks to the 360° flexi-hinge, the 11.6″ FHD touch display laptop is ideal for those who want a compact and efficient device. It comes with an Intel Atom Quad-core CPU as well as 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and weighs just 2.42 pounds. You can carry it anywhere you want and use it at any time. As for extra connections, it meets most of customers’ needs with 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader, 1 x Mini HDMI, 1 x headphone jack, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. Ideal for students, office workers, and business travelers.
The PhilPad features a golden ratio 2K 13.3″ display with touch support. The well-designed kickstand can be adjusted to multi-angles while the ultra-thin detachable keyboard allows you to turn it into a laptop in seconds. It comes with the Intel E3950 Quad-Core CPU backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage that can be expanded to 256GB more. Unlike other products in the market, it comes with a metal body that satisfies the taste of its owners. It’s super light at just 1kg including the huge 10000mAh battery and ultra-thin at 0.4 inches. It offers 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x MicroSD card slot, and Dual-band 2.4GHz/5.0GHz WiFi.
The PhilBook Max features a great overall design with an abrasive texture of A and D side that delivers a deluxe and comfortable touch to the aluminum alloy body. There is a 360° rotating flexible hinge that can turn the device into a tablet thanks to the 14.1″ FHD touchscreen while the backlit keyboard allows you to work with lights off. It is equipped with Intel’s Apollo Lake CPU clocked up to 2.5GHz backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD.
One of the outstanding features of the new model is its 2560×1440 IPS display. A 2K resolution in an 11.6″ display means higher ppi and great clarity. What’s more, it is a laptop with excellent build quality confirmed by its aluminum-alloy body and the weight that stays below 2.7 lbs, making the PhilBook Pro easy to carry and suitable for a mobile office. Of course, when talking about design, we can’t ignore the 360° flexible hinge that sports a dual-torque technology, offering a perfect combination of flexibility and strength.
All the above would be without purpose if they weren’t combined with a strong performance. For that reason, the PhilBook Pro is equipped with an Intel J3355 Quad-Core 2.0GHz CPU backed by 6GB LPDDR RAM and 128GB SSD. It comes with Windows 10 preinstalled and the performance is greatly improved over other laptops with a similar price tag.
As you can see, the company offers various products that suit the needs of people from different professions. Also, the full one-year warranty allows for a confident choice. XIDU is present on Aliexpress, Amazon, and has its own online shop to serve buyers from all over the world. What’s more, they have overseas warehouses located in Rusia, USA, UK, and France, which guarantees fast and tax-free delivery. If you are interested, you can use the discount coupons provided for a better price.
Nokia 105 (2019) is the latest feature phone to go official in India. It features a color display and a battery that promises long-lasting performance. The handset has arrived in the country with an attractive price tag of Rs. 1,199 (~$18). The handset has arrived as a newer version of the Nokia 105 phone that was made official in 2017. The Nokia 105 (2019) was first announced in July and it had gone official in China with a pricing of 139 Yuan (~$20) earlier this month. Today, it has officially launched in India.
Nokia 105 (2019) Specifications and Features
The Nokia 105 (2019) has a 1.77-inch color display that supports 120 x 160 pixels. It houses an 800mAh removable battery. It promises a standby time of 25.8 days and a talk time of 14.4 hours. There is 4 GB of RAM on the phone. When it comes to storage, the phone supports up to 2,000 contacts and 500 messages.
The device runs on Series 30+ OS and offers users with preloaded try and buy Gameloft games like Tetris, Danger Dash, Ninja UP!, Sky Gift, Nitro Racing and Airstrike. It also features the classic Snake game. Pressing the up button present on the island dial pad twice can start the LED torchlight feature. There is a microUSB 1.1 slot on the device for charging. The Nokia 105 (2019) is a dual-SIM feature phone that can only connect to 2Gnetworks. It features a 3.5mm audio jack for listening to FM radio. It does not feature a camera and it lacks support for a microSD card slot.
The Nokia 105 (2019) measures 119 x 49.2 x 14.4mm and it weighs 74.04 grams. It wears a polycarbonate body and has a simple design. The handset comes in three colors such as Blue, Pink and Black. The Nokia 105 (2019) is available for purchase starting from today in India and it can be availed through official online shop of Nokia India as well as retail outlets across the country.
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is currently developing the next version of its custom Android user interface which will be called MIUI 11. The company’s product director recently hinted that the launch of the new custom ROM isn’t far off. The new version is expected to come with some improvements over the MIUI 10. Quite a few of its news features have been revealed, one of which is a “sky replacement” effect on the MIUI gallery app. A new feature purported to be onboard the MIUI 11 has leaked online.
The new feature is called “Inter-finger call”. Of course, the exact name may be different but a description of the feature was given as well as a screenshot of the MIUI interface showing where it can be activated. The “incoming call” interface with the new “Inter-finger call” option on display is also contained in the screenshot.
According to the MIUI test screenshot, the inter-finger call means that the smartphone voice assistant can help you answer calls in the form of text. The function can be activated in the MIUI lab. When it is activated, the inter-finger call slider appears on the incoming call interface. Instead of receiving the call, as usual, the user only needs to slide the inter-call slider. When this is done, the call is received but the virtual assistant converts the voice call to text messages which is displayed on the interface in real-time. In addition, XiaoAI will provide some responses to the conversation in the form of text options. Any of the options the user selects will be relayed to the caller via voice response. The call records are also stored in the MIUI Lab for future reference.
This feature will debut in China so the XiaoAI virtual assistant will power this feature. We can’t say if Xiaomi will include this feature with Google Assistant for the global MIUI users. Xiaomi may likely start the official rollout of MIUI 11 in September this year.
Are you a proud owner of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4? Then, you should look at this transparent looking custom watchface for the Mi Band 4. It is developed by a Reddit user named ranashok. He has inserted a picture of the skin as a background on the watchface to give a transparent impression while wearing it in on the wrist.
It is somewhat different from the already present massive bundle of watchfaces available at the Amazfit store. Along with the background, the developer added time, step counter and battery status helping users to keep a tap on the important metrics. Are you looking to try this cleverly designed watchface? Then follow the steps below carefully:
The ability to install custom watch faces on Mi band 4 has opened ways for customization on smart fitness bands. Many advanced users have appreciated the move to install custom watchface.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is the most powerful Android tablet you can buy right now. It comes with a bunch of features including dual rear cameras and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The latter is actually a first for any tablet but that is not the only first, the Galaxy Tab S6 boasts.
Promotional materials by Samsung China says the Tab S6 is also the first tablet to support HDR10+. HDR10+ is actually a format created by Samsung to take on Dolby vision.
It is an improvement over HDR10 which uses static metadata. What this means is that the range of brightness for video content (film or TV show) is already set at the beginning, so it doesn’t change. However, for HDR10+ which uses dynamic metadata just like Dolby Vision, the brightness range can be adjusted frame by frame. The advantage this brings is more details, better brightness, better color accuracy, and better contrast.
So if you are streaming HDR10+ content from the Galaxy Tab S6 such as the upcoming second season of Jack Ryan, it should look much better than when you watch it on a device that only supports HDR10.
The Galaxy Tab S6 has a 10.5-inch 2560 x 1600 display, a Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is also an 8GB RAM + 256GB version. The tablet has a 13MP primary rear camera and a 5MP ultrawide angle camera. The front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor. There are four AKG-tuned speakers so you get impressive audio quality alongside your already super clear film or TV show.
The Galaxy Tab S6 is not only an entertainment device but also a work device. There is the famous S Pen which now boasts new features. You also have Samsung DeX for a desktop-like environment and you can purchase the BookCover Keyboard to transform it into a 2-in-1. Other features include Android 9 Pie, Bixby Assistant, MicroSD card slot, Face Unlock, and a 7040mAh battery. The Galaxy Tab S6 starts at $649.
Huami, the company backed by Xiaomi, is widely known for making the popular Mi Band series fitness trackers and Amazfit smartwatches. It’s been just a couple of months since the Mi Band 4 got launched and now Huami has started working on its successor.
During a Q&A session after Huami’s Q2 2019 earnings call, the company was asked if it will continue to cooperate with Xiaomi in the future and will make the Mi Band 5 as well. In response to that, the company’s founder and chairman Wang Huang said: “We are actually developing Mi-Band 5 with Xiaomi.”
Wang has confirmed that the work for the development of the upcoming Mi Band 5 fitness tracker has already started. He also revealed that the device could get launched sometime next year. He said: “We do not have – we do not have a fixed time when we’re going to launch Mi-Band 5. But I would say that we have already started working on Mi-Band 5 with Xiaomi and it’s not going to take that long. So we just launched Mi-Band 4, but potentially toward the [Indecipherable] of next year, we may launch Mi-Band 5.”
The Xiaomi Mi Band series fitness trackers have been hugely popular because of its budget price tag and tons of features. When the Mi Band 4 went on sale in June this year, its sales hit the 1 million mark in just 8 days.
The Mi Band 4 comes with a 39.9% bigger display than its predecessor and is now using AMOLED color screen, which is protected by a 2.5D scratch-resistant tempered glass. It is water-resistant up to 5ATM (50 meters) and sports an upgraded 6-axis high-precision sensor to intelligently recognize different type of swimming strokes including Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly stroke, and Medley.
It can also track six different sport modes like indoor running, outdoor running, exercise, swimming, cycling, and walking. The device comes with support for Xiao AI voice assistant which can be used for controlling Xiaomi’s IoT products.
XiaoAi assistant comes up when you lift up the band, so lifting your wrist lets you play music, set the schedules. On top of that, you can even set all these to work with voice commands. With the NFC variant, it can also be used to make payments using WeChat Pay and Alipay, among others.
As for the pricing, the NFC model of the Mi Band 4 costs 229 yuan (~$33) while the standard variant is priced at 169 yuan (~$25). The device went on sale in China in June this year but the company has not revealed details about global availability.
Earlier today, it was reported that Meizu had applied for a trademark for “Meizu UR”. The application was filed back in early August and was initially believed to be a new line of high-end smartphones. However, a new report says it isn’t a new line.
According to ITHome, Meizu UR is a mobile customization service which will allow users to choose how they want their phone to look. Proof of this is a leaked webpage of the service.
The Meizu UR service will not only allow you to customize how the phone looks but also what is on the inside, at least that is what the text on the page translates too. So it is practically a user building his/her dream phone. We wonder though, how will they handle updates and software support for individually made phones? Expect any phone you build to cost more than a similarly specced device from another manufacturer.
More details about Meizu UR are expected to surface in the coming days leading to the official unveiling. But before then, we want to know what you think about this? Will you pay more for a custom-made mobile phone?
The Realme 5 series have gone official in India. As expected, it includes Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones. These phones have arrived to replace predecessor Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro phones that were unveiled earlier this year. The predecessor models were equipped with dual rear cameras. The company has not only skipped a generation to launch the successor models as Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro, but also it has leapt to quad cameras on both devices.
Realme 5 Pro Specifications
The Realme 5 Pro features a 6.5-inch waterdrop-notch IPS LCD display. The big display supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The handset promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90.6 percent. The rear side of the phone features a refreshed crystal design with holographic color effect. Also, the phone comes with splash-resistant coating.
e Snapdragon 712 chipset is present under the hood of the Realme 5 Pro. The SoC is assisted by up to 8 GB of RAM. The maximum storage available on the smartphone is 128 GB UFS 2.1. There is dedicated microSD card slot for more storage.
The 4,035mAh battery of the Realme 5 Pro carries support for 20WVOOC 3.0 flash charging through USB-C. It takes 80 minutes to fully charge the device, claims the company. The speaker of the smartphone is powered with Dirac HD and Smart PA.
The Realme 5 Pro has a front-facing camera of Sony IMX471 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The rear side of the phone is fitted with a fingerprint scanner and a quad camera setup at the top-left corner. It includes the Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view and f/2.25 aperture, 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens with 4cm focal length and f/2.4 aperture. Chroma Boost, nightscape mode, PDAF, EIS, 960fps slow-motion video shooting, and 4K video recording at 30fps are some of the photography features of the smartphone.
The Realme 5 has same-sized display as the Pro model, but it carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The company claims that it features a 30 percent reduced notch. It offers a screen space of 89 percent. The splash-resistant rear of the Realme 5 also comes with attractive crystal design.
The Realme 5 is the first Snapdragon 665 powered smartphone to launch in India. The SoC is assisted by up to 4 GB of RAM. The highest variant of the smartphone has 128 GB of native storage. A dedicated microSD card is also available on the device.
The Realme 5 has a massive 5,000mAh battery with fast charging technology support. The massive battery promises 718 hours of standby time, 49 hours of calling, 30 hours of music playback and 21 hours of full HD video playback. For shooting selfies, the Realme 5 has a front camera of 13-megapixel. The back panel of the Realme 5 also features a quad camera setup. The Realme 5 features a quad camera setup that consists of a 12-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel portrait lens and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens. The photography features of the Realme 5 include nightscape mode, Chroma Boost, PDAF, 240fps slow-motion video shooting and 4K video shooting at 30fps. The handse tis equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.
The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the Realme 5 series along with redesigned ColorOS 6.0 UI. The Realme 5 Pro features for Hyper Boost 2.0 for optimized performance. The ColorOS on both devices offers better privacy features and hotspot management. The Realme 5 series also carry support for Google AR Core.
Realme 5 Pro and Realme 5 Pricing and Availability
The pricing and variants of the Realme 5 Pro and Realme 5 are as follows:
Realme 5 Pro:
4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 13,999 (~$195)
6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 14,999 (~$209)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 16,999 (~$237)
Its first sale will be held on Sept. 4 at 12PM through Flipkart and Realme’s online store in India. It will be available in Sparkling Blue and Crystal Green color variants.
Realme 5:
3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Rs. 9,999 (~$139)
4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 10,999 (~$153)
4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 11,999 (~$167)
The first sale of Realme 5 will take place on Aug. 27 through Flipkart and Realme’s online store at 12PM. Its color variants are Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple.
Other products that were showcased at the Realme 5 launch event are Realme Tote Bag worth Rs. 1,199, Realme Iconic cases that are priced at Rs. 399, bass powered Realme Buds 2 for Rs. 599. Realme 5 series buyers can take advantage of Rs. 7,000 benefits from Reliance Jio, Rs. 2,000 cashback from Paytm and no cost EMI. The Realme Buds 2 will first sale will be held on Sept. 4. From Sept. 11, it will be available at online and offline stores. The Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro will be also available through offline stores in near future.
Lastly, the Chinese firm revealed that it will be releasing a smartphone called Realme XT with 64-megapixel quad camera soon. It will be made official in India by September or in beginning weeks of October.
GeekBuying has launched The Big Sale, offering its loyal users a chance to buy amazing products at lowered prices and win 20 percent cashback.
Those who spend more than $100 on the activity page can use coupon code GKB08005 and save $5. It is worth noting that the aforesaid coupon will only be valid from August 19th to August 26th.
Likewise, GeekBuying will be giving its users who end up shelling out $100 or more a chance to get $10 simply by applying a coupon code, which will be unveiled on August 26th. This coupon will expire on September 2nd.
From August 26th to September 2nd, GeekBuying users spending $100 or more will be able to grab $20 off by applying a specific coupon code, which will be revealed on the activity soon. Aside from getting big discounts, you can save more when you buy two products under the Buy 2 Save More category.
The Big Sale Lucky Draw
In addition to getting noteworthy 20 percent cash back at The Big Sale, GeekBuying is giving you a chance to win a Xiaomi Mi9. To play, all you need to do is head straight to The Big Sale Lucky Draw by clicking here, and then log in to your GeekBuying account and win one free chance.
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Among a wide selection of other products, GeekBuying is doling out a noteworthy discount on the recently unveiled Huami AMAZFIT GTR 47mm smartwatch as well. Much to the delight of fitness enthusiasts who are not willing to spend a lot of money on fitness gadgets, the AMAZFIT GTR smartwatch is now available for a reduced price of just $149.99 on GeekBuying.
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An absolute steal at this price, the Huami AMAZFIT GTR Smartwatch offers the following features:
1.39 inch AMOLED display with 454 x 454 pixels resolution
Round dial (Aluminium Alloy, Stainless Steel case material)
16MB RAM/40MB ROM
Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE connectivity options
5 ATM water-resistance
410mAh battery that delivers 24 days battery life
Sleep monitoring
Smart Notifications
Weather forecast
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