If you fancy getting your hands on the latest and trending electronic items without spending a lot of money, Banggood’s got your back!
Known for offering the best bang for your buck, the Chinese online store has launched the Banggood 2019 Summer Sale Ranking List. As part of the promo, users can find the hottest trending products and buy them at lowered prices.
In a bid to simplify and expedite the search process, the activity page has been split into multiple categories including Best Seller List, Recommendation List, Hottest Search, New Product, and Discount Collection. Each category is teeming with products that carry considerably lowered prices.
The Best Seller List features Top 3 items including the Umidigi F1, Xiaomi Mi Play, and the Xiaomi Mijia MJJGTYDS01FM 4K laser projector. More importantly, all items available under this section carry noteworthy discounts.
For the sake of an instance, the Umidigi F1 smartphone would normally set you back $304.99, but you can now buy it for just $179.99. Likewise, the Xiaomi Mi Play mobile phone usually retails for $199.99, but it is available for only $130.39 for a limited period of time.
The activity page features a slew of sub-categories such as RC Toys, Smart Device, Tools & Ele, Outdoor, Home and Fashion, under the Recommended List category. Each sub-category features top-end products that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket.
The Hottest Search section, on the other hand, features popular products from leading brands like Xiaomi, Eachine, BlitzWolf, Geekcreit, Daniu, and Digoo. You can get big discounts on the three most searched items from your favorite brand.
The newly arrived products have been added to the next section dubbed New Products, while the rest of the heavily discounted items have been included under the concluding category called Discount Collection. You can click here to visit the activity page.
Banggood has also launched its Summer Prime Sale, wherein you can play the game and get great coupons before the event wraps up on July 12th, 16:00 (UTC+8 ). You can head straight to this link in order to take full advantage of this promotion and win amazing coupons.
It is imperative for us to take out some time for ourselves and relax in today’s fast-paced society that requires you to be always on your toes. Regrettably, a lot of people do not have enough citing their busy schedule, and that’s exactly where the Xiaomi LERAVAN Multi-function U-shaped Massage Neck Pillow comes into the picture.
Made using high-density memory sponges, this Xiaomi U-shaped Massage Neck Pillow is extremely soft and comfortable. Sporting an ergonomic design, it offers an accurate amount of thickness and fluff, making it a great travel companion.
Moreover, it features an innovative pattern lock that can be loosened or bound freely in a span of just 0.1 seconds. Moreover, this easy-to-carry massage neck pillow offers different wearing and storage customs.
You can long press the switch for 1.5 seconds to switch between two modes. Using it regularly for 10 minutes daily will not only help you relax, and release pressure but also improve your sleep quality. Using it is a child’s play:
Place the battery in the battery box
Adjust the ends of the magnetic buckle according to your comfort
Long press power button to start
Choose to shut down the massage mode automatically or long press the power button after 10 minutes
In order to get your hands on the Xiaomi U-shaped Massage Neck Pillow, you’d normally need to shell out $25.99 on GearVita, but if you aren’t willing to spend that kind of money, all you need to do is to use coupon code ROMUshaped and save $8 at checkout.
In other words, you can bring the retail price of the Xiaomi U-shaped Massage Neck Pillow down to just $17.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before placing your order. You can follow this link to take advantage of this coupon, which is slated to expire soon.
Much to the delight of its huge fan base, Xiaomi launched the long-awaited Redmi Note 7 phablet in January this year. Even months after hitting the store shelves, the recently unveiled device continues to garner huge popularity among Xiaomi aficionados.
Taking the phablet’s undying demand into consideration and to make it available to the cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese electronics giant is now offering the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 at a lowered price on Gearbest. So without wasting more time, let’s check out the details.
The Redmi Note 7 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM variant would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $149.99 from Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 29 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $211.97.
Despite the reduction in its retail price, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is simply an irresistible phablet, offering the following features:
6.3-inch FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
You can follow this link in order to check out the full specification and avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the phablet. With 170 pieces already sold, the promo is slated to end in five days.
The emergence of online shopping made it is easier than ever before to get your hands on all sorts of home appliances including vacuum cleaners that come in handy in day to day life. While these vacuum cleaners boast an impressive array of features, they aren’t easy on the pocketbook.
Those who go for inexpensive vacuum cleaners, on the other hand, end up compromising on quality. If you are in the market for feature-laden home essentials products that don’t cost a bomb, GeekBuying’s got your back!
The Chinese online store known for offering the country’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices has teamed-up with Xiaomi to offer the Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 vacuum cleaner and Xiaomi JIMMY JW31 pressure washer at lowered prices. Moreover, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at checkout.
Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Designed to get rid of the mites or dust, the Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 vacuum cleaner is powered by the third generation of 100,000-rpm brushless digital motors, which offer up to 55 percent efficiency. Moreover, it ensures your surrounding is free from the bacterium, allergen, etc.
While the Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 would normally set you back $395.14, you can buy it for just $189.99 from GeekBuying. You can even extend this 52 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3DYMZPCS, which is valid for all oversea warehouse (IT/ES/PL/DE).
The aforesaid coupon helps you save $83.95 more by reducing the already lowered asking price of the Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 vacuum cleaner to $156.04. You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires.
Xiaomi JIMMY JW31 Lightweight Cordless Pressure Washer
Equipped with the faucet and the self- priming modes, the JW31 enables you to take advantage of various sources of water like a bucket or even a stream. As a result, you can use to clean anywhere without having to carry a lot of water.
While you’d normally expect a high-end pressure washer offering comparable features to carry a steep price tag, the Xiaomi JIMMY JW31 has gone up for sale carrying a $154.99 price sticker on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 52 percent drop in its original asking price of $319.75.
On top of that, you can apply coupon code 3ANY1VVV and grab an extra $15 off. In other words, you can bring the original selling price of the Xiaomi JIMMY JW31 further down to only $139.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before placing your order.
You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon, which will be available for all oversea warehouse (IT/ES/DE). Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.
Xiaomi may announce a new Bluetooth speaker soon according to a recent listing on the Bluetooth SIG website. The listing says the speaker will launch as the Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker.
From the name, it is obvious this is a speaker that can be used outdoors so it should have an IP rating and be at least splash proof. It may also have a rugged design.
The speaker was listed on the database on July 5, 2019, and the certification says it has Bluetooth 5.0. We don’t think Xiaomi has released any Mi-branded speaker with Bluetooth 5.0, so this might as well be the first.
Xiaomi has a bunch of speakers with varying designs. Some are released under its own Mi brand while others are by the smaller companies under its ecosystem. It even sells Sony, Marshall, and Sonos speakers On its Youpin online store.
Hands down Powerbeats Pro are best running headphones or workout buds that you can buy. The Powerbeats Pro is set to officially launch on June 8th this year.
POWERBEATS PRO: DESIGN
Check out the Beats Powerbeats Pro from various angles in all 4 colors.
While it seems to bear a striking resemblance to its predecessor at first glance, it neither remained fixed in ears nor did it interact as expected with the spectacles. Powerbeats Pro, on the other hand, does not shift around in the ears, and the over-ear hooks are comfortably placed next to glasses.
In terms of design, the main body of the device looks like a pared down version of the previous Powerbeats.
The eye-catching “b” logo looks simple. The in-ear design with ear hooks looks still the same but its body has undergone a radical overhaul. The product is now housed in smaller and lighter body. In fact, the official figures claim they are 13% smaller and 17% smaller. Now, that’s what I call a noteworthy change!
The weight reduction isn’t noticeable when you hold it in hand, but it is quite evident once you place it in the ears.
Powerbeats Pro: Ultimate Earbuds for Workout
Both, the hook of the ear, as well as the cavity have been revamped in a bid to enhance the overall wearing experience.
Let’s take a look at the charging box first. It looks like Beats has invested very little time in designing the box, given how hard it is to open the box with one hand. This can be effortlessly done with the box the Airpods come in.
Luke Wood, CEO of Beats attributed the bigger size of the box to better endurance performance as it can be plugged into the larger battery.
Aside from that, the bigger box ensures the memory metal material ear hooks are not damaged due to the squeezing of the box.
This is a well-planned and intentionally done move by the Beats.
Keeping comfort in mind, it is not really recommended that you put the charging box into your pocket especially when you are wearing a pair of jeans or sweatpants.
The earphone case is not plugged in completely and the weight is actually good. Its weight ensures that it does not fall down your pants, but on the downside, it might prove to be a bit inconvenient to carry in your trouser pocket.
WEARING
Given that your left and right ears aren’t mirror-symmetrical, it is quite hard to differentiate between the good and the bad. Keeping in line with that, even well-received headphone such as AirPods might feel uncomfortable to wear for some people.
I asked some of my colleagues to try to wear this earphone. Few of them have large ears and some of have small ears. In some ears it fitted well and the ears look fleshier. On the other hand, it looks delicate and a little weaker.
While the evaluation has various courses, the overall trend remains popular. Additionally, I also analyzed the earphones after wearing them for quite a long time and here’s what I found out:
You cannot discount the fact that the Powerbeats Pro offers a firm wearing experience, and it doesn’t feel like its licking ears. Regrettably, it doesn’t match the comfortability offered by the AirPods, which do not seem to bother you in the ear when you stop playing music. Powerbeats Pro fails to achieve the same level of convenience.
Along with the shape, the material used to make the car hook has been improved. It is relatively comfortable to wear it for 30-60 minutes; however, continually wearing it is likely to cause discomfort as the wearer begins to feel a earhook-induced pressure on the ear. In other words, this headset is recommended to be worn for about two hours tops.
There is no problem with the unbalance ear pressure because of the air vent design. Before giving it to my colleagues to wear for trying, I intentionally did not tell them the right way to wear it.
Some people tried to open the ear and then put the earphone directly or let the ear hook hang then smash the earphone inside the ear.
There are no prizes for guess that the first reaction from the colleagues was “How can it be so uncomfortable to wear”?
In fact, I was in Hong Kong recently for an experience and one of the Beats staff members showed how to wear it correctly. You can see the correct method of wearing it in the image below. It need to be screwed into the ear rather than been directly plugged in.
This is relatively easier to do, and more importantly, it allows you to put the headset on the right spot. After showing the right way to wear it, my colleague found them more convenient to use. Those planning to get their hands on the earphones need to learn the right way of wearing them.
Glasses users are advised to take their glasses off before wearing it. This way they can find a lot of improvement in comfort.
These can be only used as a reference because even if this pair of earphones can fit 10,000+ shaped ear, you may be the first one, especially for the ear that is touch sensitive. I would suggest if you have the conditions, please go to the Apple Store and try it on.
Activities with Earphone
Be it singing, jumping, raping or playing basketball. If you talk about any of these activities two years ago, you may find the earphones to fall easily.
Although, you still have bunch of AirPods on your treasure to prevent the earphones from hanging. The headphone changes back to the wired headphone.
Imagine asking the same question today. I am sure your answer will be completely different. Indeed, it is not easy to lose AirPods but it will never give you a sense of security.
You need to pay attention to it whether the earphones will fall out when you enter a crowded subway. But for Powerbeats Pro, it will not only give you sense of security but also a confidence.
The confidence will support you to perform bolder and stretched movements during your workouts. The biggest different between AirPods and Powerbeats Pro is the confidence it gives you after wearing.
Having said that, you do not have to worry about it falling off your earphones even when you are running, playing basketball, football or flipping on a trampoline of 360 degrees.
Waterproof Performance
Waterproof performance is another vital feature for a pair of sports headphones. Carrying a waterproof rating of IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro can withstand splashing from various angles. This pair of headphones underwent waterproof experiments that were carried out by the foreign media MacRumors.
Despite being dunked in water for up to 20 minutes, the results showed that the Powerbeats Pro remained completely unaffected.
It is worth mentioning here that we don’t encourage users to rinse the headphone. This shred of information is for regrettable accidents such as outdoor puddles or when it falls into the toilet. To keep your earphones, clean after an intense workout session, all you need to do is to wipe the sweat with a wet towel.
Although, it is worth noting that the headphone box isn’t waterproof. Hence, if the headphones are splashed with water, make sure to wait until it fully dry before placing it back into the box otherwise it might cause short circuit.
While the Powerbeats Pro boasts the same wireless benefits as the AirPods, its physical buttons which are placed on both sides retain the classic audio controls just like wired EarPods. For the sake of an instance, you can skip the current track by double-clicking the “b” button on either earphone or play the previous track by triple-clicking the “b” button.
The sound of plus and minus button on the top of the Powerbeats Pro body and the Logo of “b” helps you to play and pause buttons give you water or sweat on your hands. You can flawlessly and efficiently control the music or podcast at the same time.
The the Powerbeats Pro packs the same H1 chip that powers the AirPod 2. It gives smart in-ear detection, convenient connection with iOS, and better power management. Unlike the previous W1 chip, the newfangled H1 offers “Hey Siri” support.
In my opinion, the use of “Hey Siri” is greater than daily commuting because in sports, you need to put down your smartphone but still need to change the songs, set timers, reply to calls or read unread text messages and “Hey Siri” helps you to do that.
This enables you to stay updated with all sorts of information even when you are lifting the iron.
Taking about H1, I can recall Weibo fans asking this headset to be made compatible with Andorid phones. If you use Android, all you will lose is iCloud’s ultra-convenient connection and “Hey Siri”. Other features will remain same. But aren’t these two functions the selling point of the product?
Let’s take a gander at the connection stability. If it is a commuter earphone, I would not pay much attention to its connection stability given that mobile phones aren’t going to be high frequency for quite a lot of people; however, it is not the same case for sports headphones. The sports headphones are different as during the sports, you mostly put your mobile phone a side of the court or in the locker room.
As a result, the performance of the connection stability will be tested. We have analyzed both the above scenarios. Without a barrier, the earphone connection range can be around 30 meters and if placed in a locker room then the range reduces to just 15 meters (about half).
This leads us to ask an important question, what is the best way to use it? Of course, the best way to use it is by downloading the music on Apple Watch with Apple Music and then connect it to the headphones directly.
By adopting this method, no matter where your phone is placed and how far you go from it, you can be rest assured that the music is never interrupted by any connectivity issues.
Battery Life
According to the official data, Powerbeats Pro is capable of offering a music playback time of up to 9 hours without charging the box. Moreover, it delivers up to 24 hours with the charging box.
Much to our delight, in our battery test we found out that the gap is not that big and the earphone can actually last for about 8 hours which is a great achievement in the real wireless earphone.
This is a significant achievement for a real wireless headset, giving quite an advantage for the earphone.
Compared to the previous version of Beats, Powerbeats Pro sounds very similar to the Beats X. It delivers an overall well-balanced performance in terms of sound quality and has ample resolution, coupled with crystal-clear listening experience.
The Powerbeats Pro did not do low-frequency dive, and the full environment offered an insignificant amount of parcels, while the sound gave an impression of being thin and not full.
The Powerbeats Pro has more outstanding bass performance compared to new AirPods. Powerbeats Pro’s drums are accurate and compact, plus they don’t feel loose in ears. Although, the vocals aren’t exception, but the clarity and the detail reduction performance is quite good. Some can still hear the vocal details as “Squeky Sound” when the singers sing.
The Powerbeats Pro adopts a clarity-based sound style. The public now prefer this style over the style used by previously released model of “moving times.”
The adaption of the music is much stronger than the former Beats. Moreover, the Powerbeats Pro merge its advantage in low-frequency processing on the clear basis and making the performance of the earphones more personal.
If the AirPods sound like boiled water then the Powerbeats Pro is like Lemonade with soda. Soda water taste different from boiled water but the difference isn’t a significant one.
The quality of the Powerbeats previous generation can be bluntly describe as bad. In his last interview with ifanr, Luke Wood mentioned that they left no stone unturned in order to improve the new Powerbeats.
In the terms of actual experience, the performance of Powerbeats Pro has really improved, but is not the best. Although, it can be used.
If there is a slight noisy environment on the street, it is still be normal sound with little some noise but if you go to a very noisy environment like a subway then other party will still sound a little more.
Comparison with Hesheng Powerbeats?
Before writing this review, I asked my colleague if we should compare it with the AirPods. It is worth noting that the two headphones are quite different from each other. While one is for daily commuting, the other is designed for sports.
During the evaluation, we realized that there are quite a few similarities between them.
While we sum up, you will realize that even though this is a Powerbeats Pro review, we have unintentionally taken it and AirPods in design, comfort, stability, waterproof, connection, storage, and sound quality. Even the featured image is made as a comparison.
While the AirPods has a better appearance, offer superior wearing experience and larger storage, the Powerbeats Pro offers a slew of more advantages including waterproof, battery life, and stability.
Earphones have actually been through a long 130 years of development. As part of this development, the functions of the earphones have come a long way and the sound quality is not the only aspect you need to consider before deciding to buy an earphone.
You may not only need an expensive Hi-Fi headset to sit on a sofa and enjoy your favorite music after work but you may also need active noise reduction to counter the external noise in the subway.
Additionally, you may also need a pair that can be worn in rain and is unaffected by wind. When you are tired, you can use the powerful drums to give you the power to keep it up.
Hence, Apple wants to introduce a pair of wireless headphones that are close to AirPods.
Final Verdict
So which one to choose between these two? I believe the answer is very clear. If you have no needs for sports, no doubt AirPods is better for you. It would be best to have both of them when you have needs for sports, but if your pocket doesn’t allow you to do so, Powerbeats Pro may cover a wider range.
The Meizu 16s is a unique device in a world of notches, pop-up cameras, and punch hole displays. It keeps the bezels but manages to keep them really slim while still fitting in a camera and an earpiece. Unlike its predecessor, the Meizu 16s doesn’t have a Plus variant. However, new reports have revealed we may be getting a Meizu 16s Pro as early as next month.
Listings of the Meizu 16s Pro are said to have been seen on Taobao, one of China’s biggest online stores. The listing even includes a photo of the unreleased device.
The Meizu 16s Pro will mostly keep the design of the Meizu 16s but it will add an extra camera on the back for a triple camera setup. We speculate the third camera may be an ultra-wide angle lens. The cameras are lined up vertically on the left side of the phone with the ring-style LED flash sitting below.
There is no fingerprint scanner on the rear which means Meizu is sticking to an in-display fingerprint sensor again. Unfortunately, the specs were not listed save for the processor which is the Snapdragon 855.
The listing says pre-order began on July 3 ahead of the device’s release in August. More details are expected to surface in the coming weeks leading to its release if the device’s existence is confirmed.
After publishing the first comparisons with the new Mi CC series which included Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e, it is time to talk a bit about the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition. A special version of the new line-up released in partnership with Meitu, the luxury phone manufacturer which was recently acquired by Xiaomi. It is the most powerful and expensive variant of the new series, that is why we think it is perfect to compare it with the base variants of the main line-ups from Oppo and Huawei’s sub-brand Honor. We chose Oppo Reno and Honor 20 because they are among the most important devices on a similar price range and they might become the main rivals of the new Mi CC9 Meitu Edition. But let’s discover who is the best together.
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition vs Oppo Reno vs Huawei Honor 20
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition
Oppo Reno
Huawei Honor 20
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
156.8 x 74.5 x 8.7 mm, 179 grams
156.6 x 74.3 x 9 mm, 185 grams
154.3 x 74 x 7.9 mm, 174 grams
DISPLAY
6.39 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED
6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, AMOLED
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8
32 MP front camera f/2.0
Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 48 + 16 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4030 mAh, fast charging 18W
3765 mAh, fast charging with VOOC 3.0
3750 mAh, Fast Charging 22.5W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
Which design you should choose? It really depends on your tastes, in each case you get impressive premium aesthetics. The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition has a stunning glass back which creates different effects depending on the reflection, but it comes with a notched display. Honor 20 and Oppo Reno’s back covers are less impressive (according to my tastes), but they do not feature a notch and they come with much more interesting solutions. While the former has a shark fin pop-up camera, no bezels, and no display interruption, the latter comes with a punch-hole display. Note that Honor 20 is also the most compact and the most lightweight.
Display
On the paper, Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition seems to come with the best display. It is the only to support the HDR technology, despite it has a less strong Gorilla Glass protection than the Oppo Reno (Gorilla Glass 5 vs 6) and it has a waterdrop notch instead of a true full screen display. Oppo Reno takes the second place with its AMOLED display boasting a high DCI-P3 coverage, while Honor 20 does not convince me with its midrange-class IPS panel.
Specs & Software
There is no challenge here: while Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Oppo Reno are powered by a midrange chipset, Honor 20 has the best Huawei’s flagship SoC. We are talking about the Kirin 980 which is a lot faster and smoother than the Snapdragon 710 by Qualcomm. Honor 20 does not have a variant with 8 GB of RAM, but the superiority of its SoC wins everything. Right after, there is the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition with its 8/256 GB memory configuration and expandable internal storage through a micro SD slot.
Camera
It is hard to pick the best camera phone of this trio. Xiaomi Mi CC9 has an amazing triple camera on its back which includes an ultrawide sensor too, and it can record super slow motion videos up to 960 fps. There is also an amazing 32 MP camera which supports the awesome camera algorithms developed by Meitu. These algorithms are able to enhance selfie quality by relying on AI for beautification and more. They are the main reason why Xiaomi acquired Meitu. But for now (at least until we personally test the Mi CC9) it is a draw with the Honor 20 as it also comes with a pretty amazing setup: a quad camera including a 16 MP ultrawide lens and a dedicated macro camera.
Battery
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition is equipped with a big 4030 mAh battery and it will probably last a lot more than its opponents on a single charge, in most of the scenarios. It even features an efficient AMOLED display, unlike the Honor 20. But until we tested it thoroughly, we cannot confirm our opinions about Xiaomi Mi CC9’s battery life in a definitive way.
Price
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition debuted with a $378/€425 price tag in China, while Oppo Reno and Honor 20 start from €500/$560 worldwide. Due to its amazing camera performance, wider display than the Honor 20, bigger battery, a better display, and more internal storage, I prefer the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition. But for people who want the highest performance, Honor 20 is the best.
The Xperia 10 is less than six months old but just three months after its launch, news of a successor surfaced in terms of renders. Now, specifications of the device believed to launch as the Xperia 20 have surfaced.
The Sony Xperia 20 will have a 6-inch FHD+ display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The renders have shown that the design is near identical to that of its predecessor. So there is no notch of any kind nor is there a punch hole, but you do get some pretty thick bezels.
The Xperia 20 will get a significant boost in processing performance as it swaps the Snapdragon 630 of the Xperia 10 for a Snapdragon 710 processor. The SoC will be paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage.
According to the source, Sumahoinfo, the Xperia 20 will have two 12MP cameras on its rear. However, we do not know what type of lens the secondary camera will be. It will be nice if it is a super-wide angle camera which will replace the depth sensor of the Xperia 10. The front-facing camera is unknown but we are not expecting a big upgrade in that department.
The phone will measure 158 x 69 x 8.1 mm but its weight is unknown. We do hope it packs a much bigger battery than the 2870mAh capacity of the Xperia 10. The Xperia 20 will be available on Docomo, au, and Softbank with a release date expected to be in Autumn or Winter of 2019.
Xiaomi is a popular Chinese electronics maker, known for its affordable smartphones throughout the globe. Xiaomi recently rebranded the famous Redmi brand into a separate company. The Redmi K20 is the new flagship from the same company. In today’s writeup, we will unlock the bootloader of Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro.
After several rumors and leaks, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi K20 a couple of months ago in China. The device comes packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC coupled with 6/8 GB RAM and 64/128/256 GB internal storage variants. It carries a triple rear camera unit including Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.75 aperture, a 124.8-degree 12-megapixel superwide camera lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, the pop-up camera houses a 20-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture for beautiful selfies. Furthermore, there’s a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and has a 1080 x 2340 pixels of resolution. To protect eyes from the strain while using the phone in low-brightness, it hosts DC dimming to protect eyes. Other features include Android 9.0 Pie, 4000 mAh battery with 27W fast charging technology, and usual connectivity options.
What is Unlocking a Bootloader of Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro?
Usually, an OEM or manufacturer locks the bootloader to prevent users from doing changes to the firmware. It is the first and the foremost step before rooting the Android device. It allows users to flash a custom recovery like TWRP and later enables the ability to install custom ROMs. There are many other advantages and disadvantages of unlocking a bootloader.
Note: GizmoChina.com is not responsible for any damage to smartphone and data while unlocking the bootloader. The process will void your warranty.
Steps to Unlock the bootloader of Xiaomi Redmi K20
Unlocking Method 1:
Enable Developer Mode by heading to the Settings> About Phone>Build Number and then tap it for seven times.
Now, toggle USB Debugging mode, OEM unlock option by heading to the Developer Option.
Before proceeding, head over to the Mi unlock site and click “Unlock Now” to apply for unlocking the bootloader.
Type every information they need. Xiaomi will verify the device by sending the security code on your device to verify the actual owner.
After applying, it will take 3-4 days to approve your application. Once you received the notification, you can proceed with the steps ahead. (Note: Steps Below should be performed after receiving application approval.)
Download and Extract the Mi Flash Unlock tool on the PC.
Upon extracting, open MiFlashUnlock.exe file from the folder and click Agree on the disclaimer page.
Open the Mi Unlock tool and sign-in with the same Mi account you logged-in on the Redmi K20 Pro.
Reboot your device into the Fastboot mode by pressing Power + Volume Down.
Now, connect your Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro with your PC via a USB cable.
In the Mi Unlock Tool, you will see the “Unlock Now” option.
Press the “Unlock Now” button, and the tool will automatically unlock the Redmi K20 Pro.
Upon successful completion, you will get ‘Your device bootloader is unlocked‘ message.
Restart the device and enjoy!
You have successfully unlocked the bootloader of Redmi K20 Pro. Now, users can install TWRP and root Redmi K20 Pro. If you have any queries and issues, do let us know via comments below.
Xiaomi has issued a recall notice for select units (actually a lot of units) of its Mi Electric Scooter (M365). The affected units are said to be affected by a safety issue that can cause the vertical component to break from the main body of the scooter when in use. The culprit is actually a screw in the folding mechanism that can come loose.
In the official statement, Xiaomi says the scooters affected were manufactured between October 27, 2018, and December 5, 2018, and total 10,257 units. Of this figure, 7406 units are located in the UK. Below are the other units spread across different countries:
Germany – 613
Spain – 509
Ireland – 443
Denmark – 258
Kazakhstan – 200
Maynmar -175
Colombia – 97
Turkey – 80
Laos – 79
Italy – 37
Hungary – 34
Greece – 31
Korea – 30
Macau- 25
The United Arab Emirates – 22
Belgium – 17
Portugal – 16
Singapore – 14
Russia and Thailand – 1 each
Unidentified – 169
The figures may not be entirely accurate as it is possible some units may have been imported from one region to another.
The affected serial numbers fall between 21074/00000316 – 21074/00015107 and 16133/00541209 – 16133/00544518. You can find out if your scooter is affected by entering the serial number on this page. The serial number is located on the left side of the scooter. Once your scooter is said to be affected, you will be required to enter your email address and a mail will be sent to you (within 72 hours) regarding how the repair will be carried out. Owners will not have to pay any charge. Recalls already started on June 26 in the UK and on July 1 in other countries.
Xiaomi says it advises users to immediately stop using the Mi Electric Scooter for now until they are sure their unit isn’t part of the affected ones. Owners are also advised to not try to repair the scooter themselves when they notice a screw coming loose. Modified scooters are also not a part of the recall program.
In the official statement, Xiaomi tendered its apology to those who are affected by the issue.
Special or limited edition smartphones have become a trend among smartphone manufacturers. A limited edition smartphone may be tied to a superhero, a movie franchise, or in some cases, pop-music groups just like the new Galaxy A80 BLΛƆKPIИK Edition.
BLΛƆKPIИK is a Korean-pop girl group and they are also Samsung’s brand ambassadors for the Galaxy A series. The Galaxy A80 BLΛƆKPIИK Editon not only comes in a custom retail box along with custom and special accessories, but the phone itself also has a special paint job.
Just like the name of the group, the phone is a mix of black and pink, mostly black with pink highlights, and the group’s name printed on the rear. The camera has a pink accent and the frame and buttons are also pink. There is also a BLΛƆKPIИK custom theme on the phone.
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Inside the box is a custom case with a strap, a 15W custom charging dock, and a set of BLΛƆKPIИK photocards.
In some countries, like Thailand, you don’t get a customized phone but the official page says when you pre-order between now and July 14, you either get a free pair of AKG Y500 headphones or the BLΛƆKPIИK accessories. There is no way to choose which you want but when we tried it, it automatically selected a standard edition with the headphones as the free gift. The custom edition will also be available in Vietnam.
We have also seen a custom BLΛƆKPIИK Galaxy Buds and BLΛƆKPIИK Galaxy Watch Active. These are also reported to be available in some markets.
The Samsung Galaxy A80 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with no notch or punch hole. The screen covers nearly the entire front and is surrounded by really slim bezels. It doesn’t even have a traditional earpiece but uses sound-on-display technology. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner. There is a Snapdragon 730 processor under the hood with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable storage.
The highlight of the phone is its triple rear cameras (48MP + 8MP + ToF camera) that slide upwards and then rotates to double as the front-facing cameras. The Galaxy A80 has a 3700mAh battery, supports 25W fast charge, has NFC and Bluetooth 5.0 but ditches the audio jack.
HMD Global may soon announce a new Nokia smartphone. Live photos, as well as specs of the phone which has model number TA-1198, surfaced on the web this week. While you may not be pleased with the choice of the processor inside the phone; the design, particularly the rear, is quite different.
The Nokia TA-1198 has a waterdrop notch, not a first for HMD Global, but slightly different from that of the Nokia 4.2. Even with the notch design, the phone’s bezels are a bit thick. The specs put it in the mid-range category, so HMD isn’t gunning for appearance per se.
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The rear is where the excitement is. The Nokia TA-1198 has triple rear cameras. However, rather than stack them up vertically like on the Nokia X71, they are arranged in a circular housing similar to that of the Moto Z series. The three sensors share the housing with the LED flash. Below the setup is a fingerprint scanner.
Coming to the specs, the Nokia TA-1198 runs Android 9 Pie as seen in one of the photos and has June’s security patch installed. A system info app, DevCheck, running on the phone reveals there is a Snapdragon 660 processor under the hood. When the phone launches, it will be HMD Global’s third Snapdragon 660 smartphone after the Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia X71.
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The app reveals the phone has a 2340 x 1080 resolution and 410 ppi. It also packs a 3500mAh battery. In another photo, we see the phone can take 48MP photos which means one of the triple rear cameras is a 48MP sensor. The phone has its power button and SIM tray on the right side. There is no photo of the left but that’s definitely where the volume rocker is.
If we were to take a guess regarding the official name of this phone, it will be the Nokia 6.2. The Nokia 6.1 (Nokia 6 2018) has a Snapdragon 630 processor while the Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6) is powered by a Snapdragon 636 chipset. It won’t be unusual if the next-gen model gets the Snapdragon 660 processor.
The Nokia TA-1198 will most likely launch first in China before making its way to other markets. However, whenever that will be, remains unknown.
Innovative Chinese tech giant Lenovo has announced a new product which is actually a smart mouse with voice control feature. The smart mouse supports voice input, real-time translation, as well as voice control. The mouse is priced at 299 yuan ($43).
The Lenovo smart mouse uses speech recognition technology from Chinese startup Keda Xunfei. The feature can help you achieve voice input, English translation, voice control and other functions. The voice input supports Chinese (Mandarin, Sichuan dialect, Henan dialect, Cantonese) and English. For translation, the device supports English translation, Chinese to English, French, Japanese, German and other 26 languages.
The smart mouse is said to also have the function of automatically retrieving the latest network hot words and corresponding events through the Al cloud service platform, and constantly update the thesaurus. The device also uses deep learning during use to continuously improve the recognition accuracy, application field and control functions.
This mouse uses blue light positioning technology, which has better tracking and positioning effect than traditional photoelectric and laser technology. It can be used on wood, glass, cloth and other surfaces, and supports 600/1200/2400/4000 with 4 DPI adjustable.
The size of the mouse is 110x61x32mm. The outer casing is made of ABS material with metal texture and skin-friendly coating. It has a warm touch and a metal roller.
Although last weekend Donald Trump announced that Huawei could continue doing business with North American companies and that Google would most likely allow Huawei to use Android and certify their phones, the Chinese company will not ignore the development of HongMeng OS. The statement comes directly from CEO and founder, Ren Zhengfei.
We’ve heard so much news about HongMeng OS, that it’s ludicrous how we’ve yet to see any clear leaks of it. In an interview from the French magazine Le Point, the 75-year-old executive said that the in-house operating system would work on network switches, routers, data centers, as well as smartphones. In that sense, it’s quite similar to Google’s Fuchsia OS.
Speed wise, Ren claims that the operating system Ren also said that the OS is possibly faster than Google’s Android OS. He also makes the same statement regarding MacOS, which makes sense considering HongMeng will also appear on laptops and computers. According to Ren, HongMeng OS has a processing delay of fewer than five milliseconds.
Honor‘s been hard at work making the latest version of their Mi Band competitor, the Honor Band 5. Company CEO Zhao Ming has even gone to Weibo to show off the new wearable, giving us a pretty good look at its design. He even mentions a bunch of the new features coming on the little gadget. So, let’s take a closer look at the Honor Band 5.
First off, let’s take a look at what’s new in the Honor Band 5’s design. Well, we’d like too, but it’s a very simple design, and there’s not too much different here next to the old Honor Band 4. We’ve still got the same circle button here too. Overall, it seems to be very similar to the old Honor Band 4, though the features are where all the new stuff is.
Zhao Ming teases a whole slew of new features for the Honor Band 5. According to him, the wearable can monitor your blood oxygen levels, detect fatigue and listlessness, record poor sleep and even detect hypoxemia dizziness. Along with that, we’ve also got all the standard health band features like heart rate monitoring and the like.
SwiftKey, a keyboard app which is now owned by Microsoft, has introduced a new animated emoji feature directly into its mobile keyboard app that uses the artificial intelligence (AI) technology to replicate a person’s detailed facial expressions inside a 3D animal character.
The feature is called Swiftkey Puppet and is similar to Animoji on iOS or Samsung‘s AR Emoji. Users can record themselves as a dinosaur, cat, owl, dog, or panda and have their phone’s camera track their face so the app can animate their facial movements.
In order to create this feature, SwiftKey says that it tapped thousands of images and videos from volunteers to train a deep neural network capable of identifying each person’s expressions and movements in real time.
Since the Swiftkey Puppet is embedded in the keyboard app itself, it works with just about any app, though the ease of use varies. For instance, sending a video through Slack, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram requires you to select the recipient again even if you’re already in a message thread with them.
As per some user reports, the Puppets feature is still very rough as it doesn’t track mouth movements very well and sometimes it seems out of sync. Currently, the feature is in beta, so this will likely improve over time.
Microsoft had acquired SwiftKey for around $250 million more than three years ago, and since then, the company has brought a number of new features to the app, including in-keyboard web search. The keyboard is notable for its extensibility, with users able to customize and add features — including GIFs, new theme options, translations, and a clipboard — to the keyboard’s top menu bar.
The long-awaited OnePlus 7 was finally made available to the public in May this year. The phablet lived up to the hype, offering an impressive array of features and top-end specs that match the ones available on the iPhone.
If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your tech greedy hands on the OnePlus 7 without spending a lot of money, we got good news for you. Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, Gearbest is now offering the international version of the phablet for a dropped price of just $569.99.
This is a noteworthy 20 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $713.50. An absolute steal at this price, the OnePlus 7 4G phablet sports a massive 6.41-inch display with an FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels.
The OnePlus 7 packs a powerful Snapdragon 855 Octa Core, 7nm, up to 2.84GHz processor with Qualcomm AI Engine and uses a highly competent Adreno 640 graphics processing unit for superior user experience. The device ships with 12GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of internal storage capacity.
On the optics front, the OnePlus 7 houses 48.0MP +5.0MP dual camera set up at the back and a 16.0MP front shooter for selfies and video calling. The dual-SIM phablet runs Oxygen OS and is backed by a robust 3700mAh Li-ion battery.
You can follow this link to check out the full specification and grab the discount, which will be valid for the gray color version of the phablet. With 6 units already sold, the promo is slated to end in three days.
After floating around the rumor mill and making several appearances online in the form of leaks, Xiaomi’s Mi CC series smartphones including the Mi CC9, CC9e, and CC9 Meitu Custom Edition were finally launched in China earlier this month.
Top variants of the Mi CC9 and CC9 Meitu Custom Edition have gone up for sale on Giztop. Aside from checking out these models, we will talk about the top-end specs and awe-inspiring features that make these phones simply irresistible.
Xiaomi CC9
The Xiaomi CC9 is available in three variants including the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM, 6GB RAM+128GB ROM, and 8GB RAM+256GB ROM. The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM model comes in black and dark blue color versions bearing a $309 price tag.
The slightly larger 6GB RAM+128GB ROM model, on the other hand, will set you back $349 for the black and dark blue color options. If you are willing to shell out $309, you can go for the white color option of this model.
The pink-tinted 8GB RAM+256GB ROM model carries a $459 price tag. The Xiaomi CC9 offers the following features:
39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 2340x 1080 pixels resolution
A 7th-generation in-display fingerprint sensor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Octa-core processor
Adreno 616 GPU
48MP+8MP+2MP Triple cameras at the back
32MP AI front camera
MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) OS.
4030mAh battery with 18W fast charging and QC 4 quick charge
You can follow this link to check out the full specification and place your order.
Available in 8GB RAM+256GB ROM variant, the Xiaomi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition has gone up for pre-order carrying a $459 price sticker on Giztop. An absolute steal at this price, the phone boasts the following features:
39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 2340x 1080 pixels resolution
A 7th-generation in-display fingerprint sensor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Octa-core processor
Adreno 616 GPU
48MP+8MP+2MP Triple rear cameras
32MP AI front camera
4030mAh battery with fast charging and QC 4 quick charge
MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) OS
You can head straight to this link to pre-order the Xiaomi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition from Giztop. Note that the phone will be shipped within 5-7 days.
Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GeekBuying has launched the Smart Gadgets 5 Day Flash Sale. As part of the recently kicked-off event, the Chinese online store will be offering great discounts on top-end products from Xiaomi, Tronsmart Beelink, and QCY.
In a bid to simplify and expedite the search process, the event page has been split into three main categories including Flash Sale, Top Brands, and More Saving. We will check out the noteworthy discounts available on the Tronsmart Force SoundPulse and the Tronsmart Element T6 Plus Bluetooth speakers, and show how you can save more money at checkout.
Tronsmart Force SoundPulse 40W Bluetooth 5.0 Speaker
If you fancy listening to your favorite music on-the-go, you might want to give the Tronsmart Force SoundPulse speaker a test drive. With a water resistance rating of IPX7, the easy-to-carry, and durable Bluetooth speaker can be carried to the pool or the beach as it is capable of withstanding submersion in water and splashes.
Regrettably, the Tronsmart Force SoundPulse speaker doesn’t come cheap. In fact, it will set you back $72.99 on both online as well as offline stores. In other to make the coveted speaker available to cost-conscious buyers, Tronsmart is now offering it for a reduced price of just $55.99.
You can even extend this 23 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3CQTEOMK. The coupon helps you save $6 more by reducing the original asking price of the Bluetooth speaker to just $49.99 before you place your order.
You can visit this link to get the discount and use the coupon before it expires. Note that the promo will come to an end in just two days.
Tronsmart Element T6 Plus Portable Bluetooth 5.0 Speaker
The Element T6 Plus is touted as a new generation of Portable Bluetooth Speakers and it is capable of delivering a max output of 40W for an extra kick of bass. It employs the SoundPulse technology to enable a 40W max output and has dual passive radiators with two 20W full-range stereo loudspeakers that provide low-end tunes and deep bass sound.
Sporting an IPX6 waterproof design, the Tronsmart Element T6 Plus normally retails for $83.99. Much to the relief of those living on a tight budget, it is now up for grabs bearing a heavily discounted price tag of just $79.99 on GeekBuying.
Aside from taking advantage of this 5 percent discount, you get an extra $10 off by applying coupon code T6PLUS during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the Tronsmart Element T6 Plus speaker further down to only $69.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon.
As if that weren’t enough, you get a Tronsmart Durable Protective Carrying Case Hard Travel Bag Cover for Element Force/Force+/T6 Plus Bluetooth Speakers worth $19.99 as a free gift. You can follow this link in order to get the discount and use the coupon.
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