It has already been confirmed that the Chinese telecom giant Huawei is working on an open-source Android-based mobile operating system. The OS, which is said to have been named HongMeng OS in China and Ark/Oak OS for the rest of the world, could go official in the coming months.
Now, the Chinese company has filed a trademark for yet another name for its upcoming operating system — Harmony OS. The filing with the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) notes that the trademark is related to “mobile operating systems; computer operating systems; downloadable operating system programs.”
As per the report, the application was filed by a firm called Forresters. This is the same company that also filed Huawei’s Hongmeng OS and P Smart Z trademarks. As we all know, the former filing is another name for the brand’s new operating system.
Huawei confirmed the development of its own mobile OS after the company was put on the “entity list” by the United States, banning all type of trade with the Chinese giant. While the US is moving ahead to allow some companies to resume business with Huawei, nothing can be sure with the Trump administration.
In an unlikely event where Huawei gets banned from using Google’s Android OS, the company is all set to replace it with the HongMong OS or whatever it ends up being named. Recently, it was reported that the HongMong OS is about 60 percent faster than Android and macOS and other Chinese brand likes Vivo and Oppo also participated in the testing.
In recent interviews, Huawei’s executives said that the operating system won’t be limited to just smartphone and will cover a wide range of products, including support for the current portfolio of products from Huawei, including routers, network switches, tablets, computers and data centers.
Google has also lobbied with the US government and asked them to allow Huawei to keep using Android OS. If Huawei is forced to give up using Android, the company will start using its own OS which will undermine Google’s absolute dominance with Android over the smartphone market, especially in China. It stands to lose around 700-800 million users if Huawei gives up using the Android operating system.
Earlier this year, the US government put Huawei in a tough spot after adding it to the Entity List. Given that Huawei sources a lot of components for its smartphones as well as networking infrastructure from the US, this was a big blow to the Chinese telecommunications giant. However, according to the comments from Huawei’s President of Global Affairs, Victor Zhang, things were probably not as bad as we thought because of the company’s ‘Business Sustainable Management’ strategy.
Huawei’s Honor View 20
In an interview with Xinhuanet in London, Victor revealed that Huawei established a strategy nearly 10 years ago wherein the company has two sources of supply for each component. This along with stockpiling essential components likely should have helped the company sustain the US ban for the past few months. But it’s worth adding that there are some essential components which don’t have an alternative, at least not right now, like Google’s Mobile Services for Android.
He further revealed that in the context of globalization, components aren’t 100% self-produced. So, it becomes necessary to cooperate with upstream and downstream industry chain to ensure the stability of product supply. He added that Huawei invests more than 10% of its sales revenue every year. There are more than 80,000 people working in R&D in the company right now, which accounts for 45% of the company’s workforce.
While talking about UK’s scene, Victor said that Huawei has invested more than £100 million ($126 million) in the UK, with over 300 engineers working in fields such as AI and 5G. This number is further expected to increase to 400 in 2019. A new R&D center in Cambridge is also in the works.
At present, Huawei has more than 2.500 patents in 5G with a total investment of more than $4 billion.
Chinese smartphone and consumer electronics major, Xiaomi may have started its journey off with China and India, but the company has been steadily trying to increase its grip-hold in the European market as well. Xiaomi has recently registered a research and development company in Tampere, Finland to focus on camera technology. The city is home to camera experts, thanks to Nokia having a research center for years in this area.
Xiaomi follows the steps of Huawei which in 2016, also opened a development and research center in this Finnish city. At the time, the Chinese manufacturer has been hiring several Nokia experts for its ranks and has also partnered with Leica, putting its top-of-the-range smartphones as the best smartphone cameras on the market as proven by ranking DxOMark, that places four Huawei smartphones in the top six.
This may also be part of a Nokia and Xiaomi collaboration from two years ago. Both companies has a collaboration agreement which was centered around licensing patents between the two companies. Nokia agreed to provide network infrastructure equipment to its Chinese partner and give access to its patent-rich portfolio. This new expansion by the Chinese company might be a result from that partnership to at least some extent.
Xiaomi will definitely be doing research on products inside this facility as well, but the company has decided to start the R&D arm with camera technology research. This means in the near future, it’s fully possible that we’ll be seeing Xiaomi devices with vastly better cameras on the company’s devices. Until then, stay around on Gizmochina.com for all you Chinese technology news.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone was launched earlier this year after making multiple appearances online in the form of leaks. The proud Redmi Note 7 owners can enhance the overall appearance and improve the phone’s performances using protective case covers.
While mobile phone accessories including phone cases usually carry steep prices, here are top 5 phone cases for the Redmi Note 7 that you can buy without emptying your pocket.
Hard Protective Case Cover for Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 / Note 7 Pro – Gearbest
Designed for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and the Note 7 Pro, this Hard Protective Case Cover usually retails for $3.12, but Gearbest is offering it for a lowered price of just $2.26. This is a considerable 28 percent drop in the original asking price of the phone case.
This Hard Protective Case Cover comes in four eye-catching color options including blue, rose gold, black and red. Note that the red color version will set you back $2.27, which is a 27 percent reduction in the retail price of $3.13.
Aside from getting the aforesaid discounts, you can get 15 percent off if you order more than two items. You can follow this link to place your order before the promo comes to an end.
Protective Cover Case for Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 – Gearbest
Made using high-quality TPU, PC materials, this phone case protects your Redmi Note 7 smartphone from dirt scratches while protecting it from shocks and other damages. Moreover, this stylish protective cover is the perfect gifting option for your loved ones.
The Protective Cover Case for Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 comes in multiple color options including champagne gold, blue ivy, dark slate blue, black, red, rose gold, and silver. While it usually retails for $4.97, you can buy it for only $3.59, which is a noteworthy 28 percent discount.
Made using soft TPU and PC materials, this protective cover case enhances the overall appearance of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone. Aside from that, this shockproof phone case protects your phone from various damages including dirt scratches.
You can follow this link to check out more details about the Protective Cover Case for Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and grab the discount. Those who order over two items will be eligible for a 15 percent off.
Bakeey Luxury Fabric Splice Soft Silicone Edge Shockproof Protective Case For Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 – Banggood
This Bakeey-branded protective case is compatible with your Redmi Note 7. It is made using carbon fiber, PC, silicone and PU leather materials. On top of that, it is shockproof, anti-scratch, and anti-fingerprint as well.
Offering four-corner protection to your phone, the Bakeey Luxury Fabric Splice Soft Silicone Edge Shockproof Protective Case usually carries an $8.35 price tag but thanks to 27 percent discount, you can now buy it for only $6.09.
The Bakeey Luxury Fabric Splice Soft Silicone Edge Shockproof Protective Case comes in various color options including denim blue, navy, black/gray, black, blue/yellow, and black/blue. Those who end up spending over $19.99 will be eligible for free shipping.
You can visit this link in order to avail the discount. With shipping time of 8-16 business days, the protective case ships in just 24 hours.
Bakeey Gradient Color Tempered Glass + Soft TPU Back Cover Protective Case – Banggood
Bearing an $8.53 price tag, the Bakeey Gradient Color Tempered Glass + Soft TPU Back Cover Protective Case is compatible with your Redmi Note 7, and Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphones. You can choose between multiple color options such as black/blue, blue/purple, blue/red, black/red, and more.
This eye-catching protective case is made using TPU and tampered glass material for reliable durability. Aside from that, it is shockproof, anti-scratch, anti-fingerprint, and features soft edges for a comfortable grip.
You can buy the Bakeey Gradient Color Tempered Glass + Soft TPU Back Cover Protective Case simply by following this link. If your order exceeds $19.99, you can get free shipping.
Bakeey Plating Mirror Window Shockproof Flip Full Cover Protective Case – Banggood
Available in blue, royal, silver, and gold color options, the Bakeey Plating Mirror Window Shockproof Flip Full Cover Protective Case will set you back $11.52 on Banggood. Buyers who spend more than $19.99 will get free shipping.
You can head straight to this link to avail the discount and check out more details about the Bakeey Plating Mirror Window Shockproof Flip Full Cover Protective Case.
According to Tianfeng International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s latest research report released today, it is expected that Huawei may regain Google’s GMS certification and authorization before the end of July. On top of this, they also claim that Huawei’s mobile phone shipments in 2019 is expected to reach 260 million units.
Ming-Chi Kuo claims that one reason for the increase in Huawei’s mobile phone shipments is that Huawei’s market share in China has gone up exponentially. Another reason is that Huawei’s mid- and low-end models have regained sales in overseas markets. In overseas markets, operators and vendors have resumed selling their devices, and the company has adopted a more aggressive sales strategy.
Although the market is still worried that Huawei won’t actually be able to get back Google’s GMS certification, Ming-Chi Kuo is confident that they’ll be able to regain it by the end of July. Adding on to that, he also believes that even if the company can’t regain GMS certification and authorization, they’ll still manage to hit 230 million shipments in 2019.
Ming-Chi Kuo also said that Huawei’s mobile phone supply chain has recently raised its forecast for shipments in the second half of the year and 2019. We’re not entirely sure it’s possible for Huawei to continue hitting these milestones, but we’re eager to find out. We’ll keep a close eye on Huawei, so stay tuned on Gizmochina.com for any updates on the Huawei situation.
The Motorola P50 smartphone was made official discreetly earlier this month in China. The phone’s pricing was confirmed for the Chinese market was confirmed at an FY19 Middle East region sales event. Today, Motorola China has officially confirmed that the sales of the smartphone will begin on July 20 in the country.
The Motorola P50 is a rebadged version of the Motorola One Vision smartphone for international markets. The One Vision features 4 GB of RAM whereas the Motorola P50 has 6 GB of RAM. The ZUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the P50 whereas the One Vision has Android Pie in its purest form. The smartphone has been introduced in China with a price tag of 2,499 Yuan (~$363). It will be available for purchase through online and offline retailer sites from July 20. The smartphone comes in two color editions such as Blue and Brown.
The Motorola P50 features a 6.34-inch LCD panel that supports 21:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels. It also carries support for DCI-P3 color gamut. The punch-hole on the top-left corner of the display houses the selfie camera of the Motorola P50. The rear shell of the phone has a 3D curved glass built that features a dual camera setup and a logo embedded fingerprint scanner.
The Exynos 9609 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The AI powered dual camera setup of the phone features an OIS enabled 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It has a front-facing camera of 25-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The 3,500mAh battery of the smartphone carries support for 15W fast charging. For expanding storage, the phone is equipped with a hybrid SIM slot that can be used for adding a microSD card.
In related news, a refreshed listing of the Motorola P50 phone was recently spotted on TENAA. It revealed that the company may soon launch other variants of the phone in the near future such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB of RAM + 512 GB storage.
In China, the Realme X smartphone comes in a regular version and a special version called Realme X Master Edition designed by Japanese industrial designer named Naoto Fukasawa. At the launch event of Realme X in May, the company had confirmed that it will be available in two special colors like Onion and White Garlic. At June end, the Realme X Master Edition Onion variant was made available for buying. Starting from today, the Chinese firm is receiving the reservations of the White Garlic model of the smartphone.
The White Garlic model of the Realme X Master Edition features 8 GB of RAM and it has a built-in storage of 128 GB. The handset is priced at 1,899 Yuan, which roughly converts to $276 and its first sale will take place on July 18.
The Realme X has a notch-less Super AMOLED display of 6.53 inches. The display that comes embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone promises a screen-to-body ratio of 91.2 percent.
The Snapdragon 710 chipset powers the smartphone with 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB of RAM. It comes in storage choices of 64 GB and 128 GB. It features a microSD card slot for additional storage. The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device.
Realme X Mater Edition – White Garlic
The Realme X receives power to perform from a 3,765mAh battery that supports VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology. It enables 20W fast charging on the device through USB-C. The smartphone features a pop-up selfie camera of 16-megapixel and its rear shell is fitted with 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup.
Later today, Realme will be launching the Realme X and Realme 3i smartphone in India. The Realme 3i is expected to arrive as affordable edition of the Realme 3 smartphone. The company is expected to release the Realme X in multiple color options including Onion and Garlic. A special Spider-Man version of the phone is also expected to release in India.
Last month, along with the Nova 5 series smartphone, China-based Huawei also launched the MediaPad M6 tablet in its home market, which is the first tablet to come powered by the Kirin 980 processor.
Now, the company has started rolling out a new update for the Huawei MediaPad M6 tablet which adds Ark Compiler that improves the system responsiveness and smoothness. It is claimed to be the first multi-language optimization compiler.
Huawei Ark Compiler is the compilation and operation mechanism for the system as well as applications, which was introduced by Huawei to improve the compilation efficiency of Android system. The company had announced the technology for the first time in April 2019 at a domestic launch of the Huawei P30 series.
Along with the Ark compiler, the update for the M6 also optimizes the fingerprint unlock performance, voice assistant capabilities, improved user interface for the third-party applications in the cross-screen state, touch sensitivity and also enhances the stylus experience.
The tablet comes in two models — one with a 10.8-inch display and another with an 8.4-inch model but both of them features a 2K screen resolution. Powered by the octa-core Huawei Kirin 980 CPU, dual NPUs, and a Mali-G76 GPU with GPU Turbo 3.0 support, the devices come in 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB configurations.
As for cameras, we have got a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter. The smaller 8.4-inch tablet is powered by a 6,100mAh battery, while the 10.8-inch variant gets a massive 7,500mAh battery.
According to the reports coming in, citing senior U.S. official, the United States may approve licenses for the companies to resume their business with the Chinese giant Huawei in the coming week or two.
The development comes after the U.S. President Donald Trump announced during the press conference of the G20 summit that the US companies can continue doing business with Huawei as long as the equipment does not threaten the national security.
Huawei, which is the world’s largest telecommunications equipment maker, was added to the “Entity List” by the U.S. Commerce Department in May this year, effectively prohibiting US-based companies from supplying it with new American-made goods and services unless they obtain a special license, which was will likely be denied.
The reversal of the decision to ban Huawei by Trump and the rapid implementation of the same by the Commerce Department suggests that the United States is bowing down to the lobbying of the chipset industry and the pressure from the Chinese politics.
As per the report, out of $70 billion that Huawei spent on buying components in the year 2018, around $11 billion went to U.S. firms including Qualcomm, Intel, and Micron Technology. Even though there’s a ban on Huawei, U.S. companies can currently sell goods in order to maintain existing networks and provide software updates to existing Huawei handsets.
However, they are prohibited from making new sales of American-made goods and services. A Huawei spokesman said “the Entity list restrictions should be removed altogether, rather than have temporary licenses applied for US vendors. Huawei has been found guilty of no relevant wrongdoing and represents no cybersecurity risk to any country so the restrictions are unmerited.”
Officials of the United States have clarified that the new policy will allow sales of non-sensitive technology readily available abroad if national security is protected. But they have also reiterated that Huawei remains on the entity list, and relief would be temporary. It still remains unclear which products will be granted licenses.
Apart from this, the United States has pending cases against the Chinese giant for allegedly stealing American intellectual property and violating Iran sanctions. The U.S. has also launched a lobbying effort to persuade its allies to keep Huawei out of next-generation 5G telecommunications infrastructure.
The Honor 9X series will be announced on July 23 as the successor for Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max phones from last year. The Honor 9X series is rumored to arrive as the first Honor phones with Kirin 810 chipset. This morning, Honor took to Weibo to share the first official image that showcases the rear design of the smartphone.
Rumors have it that the Honor 9X Pro has a triple camera setup on its rear. Hence, the image shared by the company belongs to the Honor 9X Pro handset. The smartphone features a blue-red gradient color rear that has an eye-catching ‘X’ pattern at the center. The rear side of the phone does not feature a fingerprint scanner. It is speculated that the Honor 9X series could be featuring a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
The Honor 9X and 9X Pro phones will be arriving as worthy competitors for the Xiaomi Redmi K20and Redmi K20 Pro. The Redmi K20 series feature attractive gradient colored rear and notch-less design with pop-up selfie camera. Recent reports have also revealed that the Honor 9X and 9X Pro will be equipped with a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie camera.
Recent reports have revealed that the Honor 9X and 9X Pro may come with some identical specs. However, one major difference between the two handsets could be that the Honor 9X will have a dual camera setup on its back. A recent leak had claimed that the Honor 9X and 9X Pro are both equipped with 6.59-inch display that supports 19.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Following is a leaked image of the Honor 9X’s front panel that was shared by a Chinese tipster yesterday.
Both phones may come with 20-megapixel front-facing camera. These phones could be packed with a 4,000mAh battery. The Pro model may support 22.5W fast charging whereas the 9X may only include 10W rapid charging. The EMUI 9.1 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. Some of the other rumored features of the Honor 9X series smartphones include 3.5mm audio jack and storage slot. As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the phone.
Gizmochina along with GearBest is conducting 1 unit Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro 6+128GB Smartphone as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Rafflecopter widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with 6.3-inch water drop screen having the resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. Powered by Snapdragon 675 processor and Adreno 612 GPU, Redmi Note 7 Pro runs smoothly and shows clearly. In terms of camera, the handset ships with 48MP+5MP rear camera and 13MP front camera, which can take beautiful photos and interesting vlogs. Redmi Note 7 Pro is fueled by 3900mAh battery, which is enough for daily use.
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Xiaomi is all set to launch its Redmi K20 series smartphones in the Indian market on 17th July and days before that, the company has launched the Mi Superbass Wireless Headphones. The Chinese company had earlier confirmed that the headphones will be available for purchase via Amazon India and Mi.com.
The launch of this product is a part of the company’s fifth-anniversary festival deals, which also includes a few other product launches. It is said that the Mi Superbass Wireless Headphones come with 20 hours of battery life, and integrate 40mm dynamic drivers.
The company is targeting the Mi Superbass wireless headphones towards ‘bass lovers’. It comes with pressure-less ear muffs which are crafted with soundproof PU material. The company also adds that the soft and cushiony ear muffs reduce strain on the ears.
With an adjustable head beam and elastic shafts to rotate the earmuffs, it can be customized for the best listening experience. As for connectivity, it supports Bluetooth 5.0 which is faster and covers a wider distance and connects to two headphones to stream music from the same phone.
It is also voice-activated, and thus, the voice control function can be used to pick the genre of music, know which song is playing and even to take phone calls. The headphones can be used wirelessly or wired, based on your convenience. Also, the company claims that it is compatible with both Android as well as iOS smartphones.
The Xiaomi’s Mi Superbass Wireless Headphones come in two color options Black-Gold and Black-Red. Priced at ₹1,799 (~$26), they are now available for purchase through Amazon India and Xiaomi’s official online store.
Xiaomi teamed-up with Mijia once again to launch the Mijia MJCQ01QJ digital tire pressure monitor featuring a robust built-in lithium battery, and a myriad of other useful functions.
The Mijia MJCQ01QJ is designed to work with a wide range of nozzles. It is housed in a compact body so that you can easily carry it everywhere you go. The product’s dimensions without the pipe are 124x71x45.3mm.
Moreover, this tire electric inflator pump comes with a Micro-USB charging interface and offers an inflation pressure range of 0.2-10.3bar/3-150psi.With 5V-2A charging parameters, the Xiaomi Mijia MJCQ01QJ draws its juices from a 2000mAh (14.8Wh) battery and can be charged in less than three hours.
The Xiaomi Mijia MJCQ01QJ offers a sensor accuracy of ±2psi. On top of that, the feature-laden tire electric inflator pump produces noise less than 80dB from 1 meter. Compatible with multiple air taps, the device stops when fully inflated.
You’d normally end up shelling out $69.99 in order to get your hands on the Xiaomi Mijia MJCQ01QJ, but GearVita is giving you a chance to buy this digital tire electric inflator pump for a lowered price of just $47.99 for a limited period of time. You can extend this 31 percent discount with the help of coupon code GVMJCQ01.
The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $8 off. In other words, you can buy the Xiaomi Mijia MJCQ01QJ Digital Tire Electric Inflator Pump for only $39.99 after applying the coupon code. You can visit this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before the promo ends.
OnePlus has partnered with gaming accessory maker, Flydigi, for a limited time gaming bundle promotion. If you are planning to pick up the OnePlus 7 or OnePlus 7 Pro and you are into mobile games like PUBG and Fortnite, then you may want to check out these deals.
Flydigi makes a bunch of mobile gaming accessories such as attachable cooling fans, one-handed and two-handed mobile game controllers, gamepads, and gaming keyboards.
There are four bundles available for the promo with OnePlus, but we have combined two together for the first one below:
OnePlus 7/OnePlus 7 Pro + Flydigi Wasp 2 one-handed controller
This bundle includes a Mirror Gray OnePlus 7 (8GB RAM + 256GB) and a Flydigi Wasp 2 single-hand controller or a Nebula Blue OnePlus 7 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) and a Flydigi Wasp 2 single-hand controller. The OnePlus 7 bundle is priced at ¥3259 (~$474) instead of ¥3298 (~$480) while the OnePlus 7 Pro bundle is priced at ¥4759 (~$692) instead of ¥4798 (~$697). Both are available for purchase on JD.com.
2. OnePlus 7 Pro + Flydigi Cooling Fan
This bundle includes a Mirror Gray OnePlus 7 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Flyidigi’s cooling fan. The cooling fan attaches to the rear of the phone via suction cups and keeps it cool when it starts to get warm while gaming. It has a built-in RGB light, three speeds, and can be used at the same time with the Wasp 2 controller and a Flydigi trigger without interference. The fan has a built-in 700mAh battery. It is priced at ¥4559 (~$662) instead of ¥4578 (~$665) and is also available on JD.com.
3. OnePlus 7 Pro + Flydigi Triggers
This bundle has a Nebula Blue OnePlus 7 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) and a pair of Flydigi Triggers. The triggers include one for each side. Flydigi also sells the triggers separately for those who don’t need both triggers. It has a 50mAh battery that will last up to 80 hours on a single charge and charges via a MicroUSB port. It weighs just 20 grams and charges via a MicroUSB port. The bundle is currently available on JD.com for ¥4579 (~$665), slightly less than the original price of ¥4598 (~$688).
OnePlus says the deal will run till July 21st, according to the post on its Weibo page.
Huawei’s sub-brand – Honor is gearing up for the launch of some new smartphones in the coming few days. To be precise, the Honor 9X series and the successor to Honor 8X is all set to become official on July 23. While that’s certain to happen, Honor has in between applied for certain trademarks for the Honor 9X successors or what we can call as the future Honor X-Series.
As per the source, Honor filed a trademark application with various intellectual property organizations around the globe for its future X-series smartphones. The trademark filing includes – Honor 10X, 20X, 30X, 40X and 50X. It’s interesting to note that the application for the Honor 10X was submitted along with the Honor 9X trademark in 2016, while the rest of the trademarks were submitted in 2018. So, it’s an indication of the future X Series to have the prefix a multiple of 10.
All these trademark applications are filed to safeguard the names and it not necessary that Honor will launch all these devices soon.
However, the Honor 9X is expected to equip the Kirin 810 SoC which is based on the 7nm process. The SoC has two high-performance cores based on Cortex-A76 clocked at 2.27GHz and six high-efficiency cores with Cortex-A55 at 1.88GHz. According to previous information, the Honor 9X will come with a pop-up selfie camera. On the back, there ought to be a dual camera aligned vertically in the upper left corner.
That being said, with the US-China trade war-related issues getting settled lately, it’s Huawei which is going to breath fresh air. The Chinese mammoth is back in its business with the aim to dethrone Samsung from its long-held crown as the leading global smartphone vendor. And, all these Honor X-series devices will help the firm to gain more market share globally.
In late March, Vivo announced the Vivo S1 in China as the first of a new series. The phone is now heading to launch in India. However, while it shares the same name as the Chinese model, leaked live photos show it has a different design. The complete specifications of the phone have also leaked and it reveals the phone will come with a brand new chipset from MediaTek called the Helio P65.
The Vivo S1 Indian Edition will not have a notch-free display like its Chinese sibling of the same name. It also doesn’t have a pop-up selfie camera. Instead, there is a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera.
While it does have triple cameras too, the sensors are different and the design also differs. The length of the housing is shorter, the sensors are closer to each other and not separated by the LED flash which itself has a different shape. The Indian variant also has an in-display fingerprint scanner which Vivo calls “Screen Touch ID”.
Coming to the specs, the Indian model has a smaller 6.38-inch display but an AMOLED panel and not LCD. It swaps the Helio P70 for a new Helio P65. The processor is said to have 8 cores – 2x A75 at 2.0GHz + 6x A55 cores; which should make it more powerful than the Helio P70 which has 4 x A73 cores and 4 X A53 cores. It will be paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
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There is a 32MP camera in front for selfies while the rear cameras are made up of a 16MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The Vivo S1 will also have a much bigger 4500mAh battery with Vivo’s Dual Engine fast charging technology. The phone will run Android 9 Pie out of the box.
Photos of the phone show a blue-purple gradient finish. In one of the images, we see there is a sky blue variant on a poster. The phone will come in a white box with a large “S” inscribed on it and is rumored to have a price tag of about INR 20,000 (~$290). The launch date is reported as early August.
HTC has become the name of the past since it is almost done with smartphone business. The company’s primary revenue now comes from its VR business, which is growing rapidly. But that does not mean it has entirely done away with smartphones as some details have emerged about the upcoming Wildfire E.
According to a Russian retailer, HTC will be reviving the classic Wildfire brand with the forthcoming Wildfire E. The phone will be a budget device going by the specifications detailed by the retailer. It will be powered by Unisoc (Spreadtrum) SC9863 Octa-core processor having a cluster of 4 Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.6GHz and another 4 Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.2GHz. On the other hand, the graphics will be carried out by the PowerVR IMG8322-accelerated GPU. As for memory, the phone will feature 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM.
On the front, it will sport a compact 5.45-inches HD+ IPS LCD with an aspect ratio of 18:9. The front will also house a 5MP camera for selfies and video calls. Whereas at the back, the HTC Wildfire E will house a dual camera array which will include a 13MP primary snapper and a 2MP secondary sensor. Other features of the phone include Bluetooth 4.2, 2.4GHz WiFi, MicroUSB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Last but not least, it will run Android Pie out of the box backed a 3,000 mAh battery.
The information regarding the launch of HTC Wildfire E is still not known, as like its design, and price details. But it is confirmed to arrive in blue color for now.
Google keeps experimenting with new products and services. The search giant recently retired Google+ social network after several years. However, Google is not holding itself back after failing with Google+, and it is bringing another social network to existence. Yes, Google is launching another social network known with the name of Shoelace. It is Google’s fifth attempt to succeed in social space after the collapse of Google Buzz, Google Friend Connect, and Google+.
After the Shutdown of Google+ in April, Google is once again back to the square one with the Shoelace. The name itself speaks about its features to ‘tie people together.’ It is based on activities and events happening nearby in and around your city. It is aimed to ‘Supercharge your social life’ with the ability to do things with others who share the same interests. It gives a platform for users having common interests.
The users can organize and participate in the events and activities, called “Loops.” The hyperlocal app is somewhat similar to Facebook Events. It is a boon for those who have recently moved to a new city or looking to explore nearby people.
It is a product of Google’s workshop – Area 120, which aims to facilitate real-world connections.
Unlike other social networks, Google is launching it on a smaller scale. Shoelace is limited for testing in New York. The developers are planning for its launch in other cities, but there’s no information present right now.
The new network is open on an invite-only basis. It has even partnered with few communities from where you can get codes. Moreover, the users can fill this form to get the early access code. The Shoelace app is available both on the Android and iOS devices.
After launching in India and selling out in less than a minute in its first flash sale, the Redmi 7A will be heading to Europe. The launch date is not yet confirmed but it must be really close as a retail store has listed the phone on its site already.
Screenshots of the listing from the unnamed store show the entry-level smartphone will be priced at €99 for the base model which has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. If you want the variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, you will have to shell out €119. From the images, the Redmi 7A will be available in blue and black.
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The phone has a 5.45-inch 720 x 1440 screen with moderately thick bezels. For a phone with that price, it isn’t unexpected. There is a Snapdragon 439 processor under the hood and an Adreno 505 GPU. Irrespective of the variant you purchase, you will be able to expand the storage via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
There is a 5MP camera above the display while a 13MP camera sits on the rear. There is no fingerprint scanner, so the good old pattern, PIN, or password is your best bet to keeping your phone safe. The Redmi 7A runs Android 9 Pie with MIUI on top and packs a 4000mAh battery. It has an audio jack, FM radio, and charges via a MicroUSB port.
Amazon Prime Day is just two days away and XIDU, the Shenzhen-based company that has made a big splash in the laptop and tablet market, is also participating with great discounts through Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, and their official XIDU store. Also, Western Europe buyers can make their purchase from the company’s official store and get shipment speed and low price equivalent to those from Amazon. If you choose to buy from the official XIDU store, you’ll also receive a mouse for free and if your delivery address is in America, you will get a laptop bag! The promotion will be held from July 15th to July 16th and let’s take a look at the offers and coupons available.
XIDU PhilBook Max 14.1″ touchscreen laptop
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. Below, you can see the prices and availability on Amazon and XIDU store.
Amazon FR, final price €329.99 available from July 15th 00:00 BST to July 16th
Amazon US, final price $339.99 available from July 15th 00:00 PDT to July 16th
XIDU Store, final price $339.99 using coupon XIDUMAX15PRIMEDAY from July 13th 12:00 BST to July 16th 12:00 BST
XIDU Philbook 11.6″ touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop
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.
Amazon US, final price $215.99 available from July 15th 00:00 PDT to July 16th
Amazon UK, final price £167.99 available from July 15th 08:40 BST to 18:40 BST
XIDU Store (Western Europe only), final price $199.99 using coupon PHILBOOK15PRIMEDAY from July 13th 12:00 BST to July 16th 12:00 BST
XIDU PhilPad 13.3″ touchscreen 2-in-1 tablet
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 Celeron N3350 CPU and sports 6GB of RAM, and 64GB 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.
Amazon UK, final price £287.99 available from July 16th 13:40 BST to 23:40 BST
XIDU Store (Western Europe only), final price $299.99 using coupon PHILPAD15PRIMEDAY from July 13th 12:00 BST to July 16th 12:00 BST
XIDU Tour B12 12.5″ Windows 10 laptop
Finally, the 2K IPS display Tour B12 comes with Intel Celeron N3450 quad-core CPU along with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage expandable up to 256GB more via microSD. There is 802.11ac/a/b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 making ideal for frequent travelers since it weighs just 1Kg and sports a slim profile. Of course, it comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Amazon UK, final price £183.99 available from July 16th 13:30 BST to 23:30 BST
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