Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet for Just $34.99 from Gearbest

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Jun 27, 2019

Xiaomi took the wraps off the long-awaited Mi Band 3 successor, the Mi Band 4 in China on June 11. The latest smart bracelet from the Chinese electronics giant comes with radically overhauled features and top-notch hardware.

The new-fangled Mi Band 4 sports a 39.9% bigger display and employs AMOLED color screen, paired with 2.5D scratch-resistant tempered glass on top for added protection. Designed to meet the daily needs of sports enthusiasts and those who fancy living a healthier lifestyle, the Mi Band 4 is now up for sale carrying a lowered price tag on Gearbest.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, but you can buy it for only $34.99 from Gearbest. This is a significant 40 percent drop in the smart bracelet’s original asking price of $58.11.

An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 boasts an impressive array of features such as a pedometer and sleep monitor in a bid to help you achieve your fitness goals. Moreover, it offers a wide selection of easy-to-respond custom dials for you to express your mood.

The Mi Band 4 adopts the latest Bluetooth 5.0 BLE technology for faster connectivity speed and improved efficiency. It features an easily readable 0.95 inch AMOLED color display with 120 x 240 pixels resolution and carries a 5ATM water resistant rating (up to 50 meters).

The smart bracelet draws its juices from a robust 135mAh battery, which lasts more than 20 days on a single charge. It is compatible with Android4.4, iOS9.0 or above. On top of that, it supports Alipay offline payment.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 smart bracelet and avail the discount, which is currently valid for the black color option. With 3172 units already sold, the promotion sale is slated to end in just six days.

Xiaomi Mi CC9e storage and color variants leaked ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 27, 2019

Xiaomi’s all new selfie-centric Mi CC9 smartphone will go official on July 2. Numerous reports have claimed that Mi CC9e with weaker specs than the Mi CC9 will be also debuting at the unveil event. The rumor mill has already leaked information on their specs, variants and pricing. A fresh leak that has surfaced today reveals that the Mi CC9e will be available in four variants in the country. Also, it is expected to release in three colors editions.

According to MySmartPrice, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e will be releasing in three colors such as White, Blue Planet and Night Prince in China. Also, the smartphone is expected to release in variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The publication has not revealed any information on the other specifications and pricing of the Mi CC9e.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9e Specifications and Pricing (Rumored)

It is speculated that the Xiaomi Mi CC9e will be arriving with a 5.97-inch AMOLED display. The waterdrop notch enabled display is expected to offer full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It could be flanked with features like in-display fingerprint reader and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The front notch of the phone could be featuring a 32-megapixel. Its rear side is expected to house a vertical triple camera module with Sony IMX582 48-megapixel main lens with OIS, an 8-megapixle ultrawide lens and a depth sensor of 5-megapixel. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie specially designed for Mi CC series is expected to come preloaded on the Mi CC9e smartphone.

The Snapdragon 710 chipset is rumored to fuel the Mi CC9e smartphone. It could be packed with a 3,500mAh battery that supports 18W rapid charging. The other features that are expected to arrive on the smartphone include Hi-Res audio and IR blaster.

Leaked information has already revealed that the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage could be respectively priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$232), 1,899 Yuan (~$276) and 2,199 Yuan (~$319). The existence of the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition for the Mi CC9e was revealed today. Hence, there is no information available on its price tag.

Readers are advised to digest the pricing info and specs of the phone with a pinch of salt. The official details of the phone will be known in few days since Mi CC series phones are scheduled to go official on July 2.

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Buy Deerma Mini USB Ultrasonic Mist Humidifier for Just $12.99 from Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 27, 2019

Housed in a small and an easy-to-carry body, the Deerma Mini Humidifier is designed to protect dry skin anytime, anywhere. In fact, the mini humidifier is as small as your mobile phone and can be easily carried in your backpack, making it an ideal partner for business trips.

While there’s no dearth of high-end humidifiers that boast comparable features, these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook. The Xiaomi Deerma Mini Humidifier, on the other hand, has now gone up for sale bearing a considerably reduced price tag on Banggood.

The Deerma Mini USB Ultrasonic Mist Humidifier would normally set you back $22.71, but the Chinese online store known for offering the best bang for your buck is giving its loyal users a chance to buy it for only $20.98. This is a noteworthy 8 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price. If your cart value exceeds $19.99, you can get free shipping.

An absolute steal at this price, the Deerma Mini USB Ultrasonic Mist Humidifier features a power cord which is concealed inside the fuselage. Moreover, it offers a small storage space which can be accessed by opening the upper cover and pulling out the winding device. You can use this space for storing the power cord.

The interior humified air boasts an aromatherapy feature which helps the device to match the water bottle position of different models. On top of that, it employs the nano-scale water mist technology to moisturize the skin, while its aromatherapy and humidifying function relax your body and mind.

You can follow this link in order to check out more details about the Deerma Mini USB Ultrasonic Mist Humidifier and grab the discount, which will be available for the white color option. Note that the promotion sale will come to an end on July 7.

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Xiaomi Redmi 7A India launch soon; Could be debuting with Redmi K20 and K20 Pro

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 27, 2019

Xiaomi fans in India are eagerly waiting for the company to confirm the launch date of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones. Report surrounding the Redmi K20 series suggest that the phone may debut around July 15 in the country. Fresh information reveals that the Chinese firm is gearing up to launch the Redmi 7A entry-level smartphone in India

In an interview with 91mobiles, Xiaomi India Head of Marketing revealed that the Redmi 7A will be releasing in India in the near future. He didn’t confirm the exact launch date of the smartphone. However, he stated that the Redmi 7A may debut alongside the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro or within few days of the event.

On May 28, Redmi had unveiled the Redmi 7A phone in China and its now gearing up to make it available in India. Hence, its entire specifications are known. The Redmi 7A will be arriving in the country as the successor for the Redmi 6A smartphone from last year.

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Xiaomi Redmi 7A Specifications

The Redmi 7A houses a 5.45-inch IPS LCD panel that is surrounded by thick bezels. The bottom bezel has the Redmi branding. The display supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and it offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. The body of the Redmi 7A has P2i splash-resistant nano coating.

Powering the smartphone is the modest Snapdragon 439 chipset. It comes with 2 GB of RAM. The handset is available in China in 16 GB and 32 GB storage models. There is a microSD card slot for additional storage on the device.

The MIUI 10 flavored Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the Redmi 7A. The smartphone is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. The rear side of the phone features a 13-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. For capturing selfies, the smartphone offers its users with a 5-megapixel shooter.

In China, the Redmi 7A is available in two models such as 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage for 549 Yuan (~$79; ~Rs. 5,529) and 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage for 599 Yuan (~$87; ~Rs. 6,030). It can be bought in Black and Blue colors.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G smartphone will soon launch in China: Lu Weibing

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Jeet

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Jun 27, 2019

With 5G network getting mainstream, China has already started to allot 5G license to network operators ahead of the timeline. Now, Xiaomi’s Vice President Lu Weibing has shared some updates related to this new wireless communication technology and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G smartphone.

He says that 5G technology is moving rapidly and will cover all the cities by the end of next year. He also claims that by the second of next year, the price of 5G devices will come close to around 2,000 yuan (approximately $291).

Along with all these 5G-related predictions, Lu Weibing also revealed that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G will soon be launched in the Chinese market. The phone, which is the company’s first 5G smartphone, has already been launched in Europe.

Coming to the specifications, the Mi MIX 3 5G has a 6.39-inch Full HD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 93.4% screen-to-body ratio. It is able to achieve this as a result of its slider (magnetic) design.

When it is pulled down, the user is greeted by a dual front-facing camera, which consists of a 24-megapixel primary lens and a 2-megapixel secondary lens. The slider also houses the earpiece, and LED flash; parts that will usually be housed on a bezel.

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On the back side, there are dual 12-megapixel cameras with one being a wide-angle lens and other being a telephoto lens. It comes with support for 960fps super slow-motion recording, 4-axis image stabilization, scene recognition, Night Mode and HDR photography.

The smartphone has a single SIM slot, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security. It runs Android Pie with MIUI 10 and is powered by a 3,800mAh battery along with support for Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G is priced at €599 (€699.90 in Italy) for the 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant and is offered in two color options — Sapphire Blue and Onyx Black. However, there’s no information about variants for the Chinese market.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Dark Blue edition looks simply amazing!

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 27, 2019

Yesterday, Xiaomi had revealed the White Lovers color variant of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi CC9 smartphone. Today, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun took to Weibo to share the images of the Dark Blue Planet color edition of the Xiaomi Mi CC9. The blue version is even more ravishing the white version of the phone.X

Jun has shared two renders of the dark blue version of the smartphone. He claims that its real device looks much better than the renders. He has also released a video to showcase the beauty of the blue variant. He has claimed that the designing team has put lot of efforts in designing the rear texture and pattern on the Mi CC9 smartphone.

The Dark Blue Planet edition of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 has wavy pattern on the glass rear. Depending on the reflection of the light, the pattern seems to appear prominent when viewed from different angles. Xiaomi CC’s product manager Lao Wei has claimed that only a video can truly show the fascinating design of the smartphone. Jun has claimed that the Mi CC9 will come in more colors. Hopefully, he may share images of another color edition of the phone before its July 2 launch.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e Specifications (Rumored)

As far as the specs of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 is concerned, Xiaomi has only confirmed its front and rear camera information. The handset will be featuring a 32-megapixel front-facing camera and a 48-megapixel triple camera setup on its rear. Rumors have it that it will house a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch, and it will come equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. It could be powered by Snapdragon 730 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM.

The handset may come with up to 256 GB of storage. It is expected to come with a customized version of MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie. The smartphone may feature a 4,000mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. Its triple camera setup may comprise of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 12-megapixel lens. The smartphone may debut with a starting price of 2,599 Yuan (~$377). Its cheaper variant dubbed as Mi CC9e may feature a smaller 5.97-inch display with in-screen fingerprint scanner, Snapdragon 710, up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, 3,500mAh battery with 18W rapid charging, 32-megapixel front camera and 48-megapixel triple cameras. It may arrive with a starting price of 1,599 Yuan (~$232).

Do you think that the dark blue version of the Mi CC9 looks amazing? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Motorola One Vision to go on sale in India today, priced at Rs. 19,999 ($289)

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Jeet

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Jun 27, 2019

Last week, Motorola launched its new smartphone in the Indian market — Motorola One Vision. The smartphone was first announced in Brazil last month. Today, the device will go on sale in India, exclusively through online marketplace Flipkart.

In India, the Motorola One Vision is priced at Rs. 19,999, which roughly converts to $289. While the phone was announced in two color options — Bronze Gradient and Sapphire Gradient, only the Sapphire Gradient will be available today.

The smartphone features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 2520 x 1080 pixels and a punch-hole cutout for housing the front-facing camera. The display is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass on top.

Under the hood, the Motorola One Vision is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 6906 chipset that features a 2.2GHz octa-core processor. It is coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and has a hybrid SIM card slot that replaces second SIM slot to support microSD card for expanding the phone’s storage capacity.

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In the camera department, the smartphone features a dual camera setup and an LED flash. It includes an f/1.7 aperture 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor with OIS along with a 5-megapixel lens for depth sensing. On the front side, the phone comes with a 25-megapixel selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture.

It also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. Other features of the smartphone include Dolby tuned speakers, dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack.

Being an Android One smartphone, it comes with almost stock version of the Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. The smartphone will be receiving two OS updates as well as Android security updates for three years. It is fuelled by a 5,000mAh battery that is coupled with 15W TurboCharge rapid charging technology.

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Realme X Master Edition all set to go on sale in China from today, priced at 1,899 Yuan ($276)

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Jeet

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Jun 27, 2019

Last month, when Realme entered the Chinese market, it launched two smartphones — Realme X and Realme X Lite. While the Realme X Lite is a re-branded version of the Realme 3 Pro, the Realme X was a new device.

Along with that, the Oppo-backed company had also announced Realme X Master Edition, a special version of the smartphone that is designed by Japanese industrial designer named Naoto Fukasawa. While the regular version has been on sale in China, the Realme X Master Edition will go on sale from today at 10:00 AM local time. The company had recently started taking registrations for the same.

The Realme X Master Edition comes packed with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, for a price of 1,899 Yuan, which roughly converts to $276. It comes in unique color options like Onion and White Garlic. Apart from these differences, the regular version and Master Edition have the same specifications.

The smartphone features a 6.53-inch notch-less AMOLED display that supports Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and offers a 91.2% screen-to-body ratio.

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It also comes equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset featuring 2.2GHz octa-core processor. It packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, it comes with a dual camera unit on its rear which includes a 48-megapixel main sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a depth sensor of 5-megapixel with f/2.4 aperture. There is a motorized pop-up camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture for snapping selfies and video calling.

The phone runs Android 9 Pie operating system with Oppo’s ColorOS 6 on top. The device is fuelled by a 3,765mAh battery which comes with support for VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology that brings 20W rapid charging through USB Type-C.

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Lenovo Z6 camera specs confirmed; features a 24 MP Sony IMX576 primary sensor

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Jeet

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Jun 27, 2019

Lenovo, the Chinese company which has already launched the flagship Lenovo Z6 Pro and the watered-down Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition smartphones in its home market, is now gearing up to launch the standard edition — Lenovo Z6.

Ahead of the official launch announcement, the company has been sharing specifications and features of the upcoming smartphone through Weibo, a Chinese microblogging platform. After revealing details about the phone’s chipset and battery, it’s now time for the camera department.

Today, Lenovo Group Vice President Chang Cheng shared an image on Weibo which reveals the camera specifications of Lenovo Z6. The smartphone will come with a triple camera setup on the back panel.

The triple camera module will consist of a 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 as a primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 5-megapixel secondary camera sensor, and an 8-megapixel tertiary camera sensor with 8x hybrid zoom and 2x optical zoom support. On the front side, the smartphone will come equipped with a 16-megapixel snapper.

It was recently confirmed that the Lenovo Z6 will come powered by a 4,000mAh battery and will come with support for 15W Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology but is rated for 18W fast charging. Lenovo adds that the battery can provide a standby time of 395 hours, talk time of 38 hours, video playback of 26 hours, and gameplay for 16 hours.

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Prior to that, it was confirmed that the device will be powered by the recently launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 octa-core processor. It is an 8nm octa-core chipset which features 2 + 6 core arrangement and comes with Kryo 470 CPUs clocked at 2.2GHz, coupled with Adreno 618 GPU.

While it’s known that the phone will come with a 6.39-inch display, nothing more has been revealed in terms of display features. Since the Lenovo Z6 Pro and Z6 Youth Edition are equipped with waterdrop-like notch display, the standard Z6 could also come equipped with the same kind of display design

Recently, while revealing the design-related details of the upcoming phone, the company said that the Lenovo Z6 will be the lightest smartphone powered by a 4,000mAh battery, weighing at 159 grams.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE OTA update in Europe reportedly bricks the smartphone

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Jeet

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Jun 27, 2019

China-based smartphone maker Xiaomi recently started rolling out a new over-the-air (OTA) update for the Mi 9 SE (Full Specs). However, some users have now started complaining that after installing the update, their smartphone is getting bricked.

The firmware in question is the MIUI 10.3.1.0 to EEA, which is an update for the European market. Reports indicate that the grey import handsets which come with global ROM are not affected and only those that are purchased from Xiaomi’s official retailers in Europe are facing this issue.

Currently, there’s no information available regarding what portion of the devices are getting affected by this issue and if there’s a way to get around. So, it’s advisable to avoid installing the new update it all together until Xiaomi addresses the issue. It has been around four days since the first such incident occurred, which was reported on Xiaomi‘s community forum.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE comes with a 5.97-inch AMOLED display having 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution and Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage.

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In terms of the camera configuration, on the back, the smartphone features a triple camera module, which consists of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor.

On the front side, there’s a single 20-megapixel camera for taking selfies and video calling. The phone runs Android 9.0 Pie operating system with the company’s own MIUI V10 custom UI on top and is powered by a 2070mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

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Xiaomi to launch new Mi-branded accessories in India soon

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 27, 2019

It is already five years since Xiaomi made its first official appearance in India. The company is celebrating its fifth anniversary in India and we must say that there are several reasons to celebrate. The Chinese company has grown to become the number 1 brand in India, beating Samsung who enjoyed that title for long. Despite Samsung’s efforts, Xiaomi has held on to the title for more than two consecutive quarters. In order to celebrate its achievements with the last five years, Xiaomi is planning to release a slew of Mi-branded products.

The company recently released the Mi Beard Trimmer and as a followup, the company teased five new products that are to come to India very soon. Most likely in the span of the next five weeks or so.

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The products include new over the head headphones, new wireless earphones, rechargeable LED Lamp, fast charger, and Mi Truck Builder. This will be the first time Xiaomi will be launching headphones, wireless earphones, and an LED lamp in India. Also, the company already sells an18W fast charger in India so, may likely be launching a 27W fast charger in India next.

In addition to these products, Xiaomi India is also gearing up to launch Redmi K20 series aka the Redmi K20 and the Redmi K20 Pro in the country. Meanwhile, some reports also suggest that the company will launch the Redmi 7A in India alongside the Redmi K20 series.

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Meitu-branded phone will not arrive until 2020

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 26, 2019

When Xiaomi and Meitu announced their partnership last year, it was revealed that Xiaomi will develop, manufacture, and market Meitu-branded smartphones while Meitu will provide imaging technology.

However, the first product from their partnership isn’t carrying Meitu’s name but Xiaomi. The upcoming Xiaomi CC9 is the first smartphone under a new line called CC. So when will we see the first Meitu smartphone manufactured by Xiaomi?

According to the response given by Lei Jun when asked the above question by a Weibo user, Meitu-branded phones will arrive next year but until then, the new CC line is the result of the Xiaomi-Meitu partnership. This means the Meitu phone with the flip camera will not launch this year even if that render is actually genuine.

Up until then, Xiaomi will continue to launch camera-focused devices under the new CC line. Phones under the new line will have Xiaomi’s branding but will make use of Meitu’s imaging technology.

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Some US companies have resumed supplying to Huawei

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 26, 2019

Things may be looking good for Huawei has some US companies have resumed shipping products to the Chinese company. US chipmaker, Micron is said to be one of the top firms that have begun shipping goods to Huawei.

The chip manufacturer is able to do this without breaking any law thanks to the ban which sanctions only goods that contain 25% or more of components or materials sourced from the US. It also doesn’t affect goods that are not manufactured in the US or those not labeled as “Made in the US”.

Intel and some other market leaders have also been reported to have resumed shipping products to Huawei.

Micron CEO: Sanjay Mehrotra; Source:Bloomberg

Mr. Sanjay Mehrotra who is the top official at Micron warned investors that there is “ongoing uncertainty” with respect to Huawei’s predicament, so they can’t “predict the volumes or duration” they will be able to continue shipping products to Huawei.

He added that the Huawei ban cost the company 200 million dollars in revenue for its fiscal third quarter which ended on May 30 as the Chinese giant is its biggest client. The ban is expected to affect over a thousand American companies too.

Micron’s shares rose by as much as 13.8% today following the news that it has resumed shipping to Huawei.

The Huawei-US saga is still on and is part of a trade war between the US and the Chinese governments.

Micron used to own the storage brand Lexar before it was acquired by Longsys, a Chinese-based company. Early this year, Micron announced the first 1TB MicroSD card in the world.

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Elephone U2 deal on Banggood is ongoing, new real photos surface

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Dimitris Economou

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Jun 26, 2019

Elephone is betting a lot on its first pop-up camera flagship and that’s totally logical since it is the most advanced phone they’ve ever made. After an incredible first sale on Aliexpress, the Chinese manufacturer is now teaming up with Banggood to continue the reduced price promotion that can get you Elephone U2 4GB/64GB for just $199.99 and 6GB/128GB for just $249.99! You can get it on Banggood until July 1st as after that date, the price will go up to its official retail price. Also, for the 11 more days, you can participate in the Giveaway Event.

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At the same time, the company released some photos of the real thing and boy does it look beautiful. As you can see for yourselves, the phone seems very well made and the glass back is stunning. Also, you can see the pop-up camera in action as well as the triple rear camera. In general, the features on this device are unprecedented at this price range.

In short, Elephone U2 comes with a 103% Wide-Gamut, 500nit Brightness 6.26″ FHD+ full display with a 93,1% screen/body ratio thanks to the pop-up front camera and ultra-narrow bezels. The pop-up camera hosts 2 sensors with 16MP/2MP configuration while the rear camera is a triple setup with 16MP/5MP/2MP sensors and f/1.6 aperture with Super Night mode. Also, it is powered by Helio P70 SoC backed by 4GB/64GB or 6GB/128GB memory configuration. The battery capacity is 3250mAh and supports fast charging while there are face & side fingerprint sensors and comes with Android 9.0 Pie OS. See all the details here.

Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Wireless Hand-held Electric Mop for 499 yuan ($72)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 26, 2019

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain has continued to be a vital part of the company. One of the latest product from the chain is the MIJIA Wireless hand-held Electric Mop. The MIJIA brand is Xiaomi’s smart home products division and is known for its minimalist and powerful products. The MIJIA electric mop isn’t any different.

The Mijia wireless hand-held electric mop continues the simple design of the Mi family. It has four-section splicing combination, a curved body design, slim and stylish build. The Mijia mopping machine adopts a wireless design, one-hand controllable handle and is 180° rotatable. The tractor is only 4cm from the floor and with the design of the handle, it can be flattened so as to gain access to hard to reach areas like the bottom of the bed and under the sofa. The control buttons at the handle are powered by a button battery.

The electric mop also packs a high-speed drive motor which drives the scrubber. The motor is capable of spinning the brush up to 1000 times per minute, producing high-frequency friction with the floor. Thus, it is capable of effectively removing dirty spots and stubborn stains on the surface and quickly remove dust, dirt and hair. The device has a fan-shaped water spray which wets the floor in order to aid in removing tough stains and also to suppress dust. The device comes with a durable cleaning mop and a disposable cleaning mop.In addition, the electric mop comes with a charging pile with which it can be charged. There is a built-in 2200mAh large-capacity lithium battery which can power the device for use continuously for about 1 hour.

As for the price, the MIJIA Wireless hand-held Electric mop is priced at 499 yuan ($72) in China. Sadly, we won’t be seeing this product soon overseas except via third-party retailers.

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Leaked UMIDIGI X suggests that the most affordable smartphone with in-display fingeprint is coming

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Dimitris Economou

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Jun 26, 2019

According to a recent leak, the Chinese manufacturer UMIDIGI is soon going to launch a new model following the big success of the A5 Pro. The leaked poster says that it is will be named UMIDIGI X but that might be a temporary name. According to the same poster, the phone is going to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor, a feature that is mostly found in expensive flagship devices. But according to UMIDIGI’s strategy until now, this one should be part of the budget market segment.

Currently, in-display fingerprint readers can only be applied to OLED displays so the UMIDIGI X will certainly come with one. That’s great since OLED panels have more accurate colors with true black, better contrast, and sometimes better brightness than common LCD panels. Also, they are more power efficient most of the times since LCD panels have always-on LEDs to function while OLED panels only light the portion of the display that’s needed. Apart from the fingerprint reader, the poster shows that there is no notch on the top. Does this mean that it could come with a fullview display and a pop-up selfie camera like Xiaomi Mi 9T or OnePlus 7 Pro? We’ll investigate and post any new information that comes up.

Of course, there is no launch date available right now nor is the price. It is speculated that UMIDIGI would reveal the new device in early August. In the meantime, UMIDIGI is globally recruiting 30 trial users to test its smart devices UMIDIGI Ubeats, UMIDIGI Uwatch 2, and UMIDIGI Selfie Stick (10 units each) to help improve the user experience. You can learn all the latest news for UMIDIGI’s devices on their Facebook page and join the giveaway on their official website.

Ulefone Armor 6E aces the battery test (video)

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Dimitris Economou

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Jun 26, 2019

Already some time in the market, the Ulefone Armor 6E has received good reviews by users and media thanks to its rugged features and smooth performance. In addition to these features, the device also sports great battery life and that is clearly seen in the battery test video conducted by Ulefone.

As you can see in the video, the battery lost just 10% of its charge after 1.5 hour of mixed use. The test included 30 minutes of music playback, 30 minutes of video playback, and 30 minutes of online gaming. This means that you can use Armor 6E for 15 hours continuously. If you are a casual user, it should last for 2-3 days on a single charge. Not bad for the 5000mAh battery that supports 9V/2A fast charging as well as 10W wireless charging.

The rest of the specs are no slouch either as it comes with a 6.2″ FHD display protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and sports a 16MP/2MP rear camera as well as an 8MP selfie shooter. The driver for all this performance is the new Helio P70 octa-core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM plus 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 256GB more via microSD). What’s more, it supports Face and Fingerprint unlock, NFC with Google Pay, global network bands, and Android 9 Pie OS.

The Armor 6E sells for a special price of $199,99 on Gearbest, pretty low for all the features it offers. Also running is the promotion for the big battery flagship Ulefone Power 6 that costs just $159.99.

Lenovo announces world’s first 5G laptop and Z6 Pro 5G Edition

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 26, 2019

5G is the theme at this year’s edition of MWC Shanghai. China Mobile kicked things off yesterday with its 5G+ Initiative at a pre-MWC event while brands like Vivo announced its 5G plans. Today, Lenovo announced the world’s first 5G laptop as well as the Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G Explorer Edition.

Lenovo 5G Laptop

This is the world’s first 5G laptop. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8cx processor which is clocked at 2.75GHz. The rest of the specs are not mentioned which isn’t surprising as it appears Lenovo just wants to show that 5G will also be coming to laptops in the future.

Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G Explorer Edition

The Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G Explorer Edition is powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor and has a Snapdragon X50 Modem. It keeps its 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch and packs a 4000mAh battery just like the standard Z6 Pro. In a nutshell, only the components needed for 5G differentiates it from the LTE version. However, there is a 5G logo beside the rear cameras.

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Promotional images show the phone has a see-through back but live images show otherwise. There is no info on when the Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G Explorer Edition will launch and how much it will cost.

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Samsung Galaxy A60 gets yet another color variant

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 26, 2019

Just last week, Samsung released a new color variant for the Galaxy A60. Now it has announced another color bringing the total number of color options to five.

The new “Peach Fog” color variant is a mix of red and white and it is an attractive piece of work. Its two-color finish spills to the top and bottom edges where the former is red and the latter is white.

It is already listed on Jingdong.com and will go on sale tomorrow at 10 AM (local China time). The Peach Fog color variant will only be available in the 6GB RAM + 128GB configuration just like the orange variant, and will sell for ¥1999 (~$290).

The Samsung Galaxy A60 is a mid-range phone powered by the Snapdragon 675 processor. It has a 6.3-inch Infinity-O display, 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of expandable storage.

There is a 16MP camera in front for selfies and video calls, while a 32MP + 8MP + 5MP triple camera setup sits on its back along with a fingerprint scanner. The Galaxy A60 runs One UI based on Android Pie and has a 3500mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging.

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DJI reveals plans to assemble drones in California to assuage US security concern

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 26, 2019

When it comes to consumer drones, Chinese manufacturer SZ DJI Technology is unarguably the world’s largest producer. The company’s customer base extends beyond China to the US, Europe and several other countries. In the US, DJI drones are deployed by not just the consumers but by the government agencies such as the police and military. However, the company is presently in the spotlight as US lawmakers reignite Trump’s and the US government’s rhetorics about Chinese companies posing a security risk to the US. The lawmakers and security researchers, during a public hearing, opined that America’s reliance on DJI, with up to 80% market share, poses a security risk.

Before the discussion about security gathers steam and becomes another Huawei/US imbroglio, DJI is taking proactive measures to reassure the US authority and end users that its drones are no security risk just because they are manufactured in China. The drone maker plans to commence assembling drones in one of its warehouses in California. The company says it will assemble its Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual drones in Cerritos, California after the US Customs and Border Protection determines that the US-produced value of its drones will qualify under the US Trade Agreements Act. That designation should make it easier for some US government agencies to buy the drones, the company said.

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The California plant will be DJI’s first assembly line located outside of Shenzhen, China, the company said in a statement on Monday. The company also disclosed that it carried out assembly tests at the plant in January, and it showed “positive results”. The plant is currently pending approval from relevant US departments.

DJI’s announcement to assemble drones in the US comes on the heels of the company sending an open letter to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, in which it rebutted security concerns that its products have security risks to the country.

“DJI drones do not share flight logs, photos or videos unless the drone pilot deliberately chooses to do so. They do not automatically send flight data to China or anywhere else. They do not automatically transmit photos or videos over the internet. This data stays solely on the drone and on the pilot’s mobile device. DJI cannot share customer data it never receives,” the company said in the open letter.

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Emphasizing that DJI customers have full control of their data, the Chinese company also said its products help American businesses and government agencies create values for the US economy and has helped the US enter the drone age safely.

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