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Xiaomi recruiting testers for Mi TV 4A Android 9 Pie Early Access Program

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 9, 2019

In a post dated yesterday, Xiaomi India revealed it is recruiting 50 fans to join the Mi TV 4A Android 9 Pie Early Access Program. The supported Mi TV 4A models are the 2018 Mi TV 4A 32” and Mi TV 4A 43”.

The update has been long overdue for the TVs which launched with Android TV Marshmallow but Xiaomi explained there are multiple reasons for the delay. One is the chance of a soft brick when updating the ROM (especially one based on Marshmallow) and there is a power cut. Another reason is the Amlogic support issue; a lot of work had to be done to ensure the chipsets supports Android Nougat and above.

Xiaomi also explained that they decided to skip the update to Android Oreo and focus on Android Pie builds instead. This would mean waiting for the Android 9-based images which arrived much later and therefore delayed when the update would be available. However, the advantage is that Mi TV owners will be one of the first in the country to run Android 9 Pie as other manufacturers are releasing new models based on Android 8 Oreo.

If you own either of the two TVs and want to join the early access program, you are required to fill this form. You are also required to have a Telegram account, Mi ID, and state why you want to join the Early Access Program.

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Realme X Spider Man edition now officially on sale in China for 1,799 yuan ($260)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 9, 2019

The Realme brand last month unveiled the Realme X Spider-Man Edition in China and the device is billed to go on sale in India on July 15. The customised edition has now gone on sale in China via Realme’s official website. The Realme X Spider-Man edition is offered for a modest 1,799 yuan ($260). For a customized phone with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, this is a steal. Sadly, we doubt if it will be this cheap outside China. We’ll find out about that when the device is released for the Indian market.

Talking of customization, the Realme X Spider-Man Edition doesn’t have any hardware change in terms of design. However, the phone comes with a Spider-Man-themed UI as well as a red-coloured retail box. The retail box contains a sleek phone case with a Spider-Man logo. The outer jacket is red while the real retail box is white and has the Spider-man logo as well.

EDITOR’S PICK: Here Are the Best Smartphones from the First Half of 2019

Apart from these few customized features, this custom edition seems to be the same as the standard model. As a reminder, the Realme X features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 2340 × 1080 pixels screen resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The phone’s display offers a 91.2 percent screen-to-body ratio, thanks to the pop-up selfie camera design.

Under the hood, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 octa-core processor is powering the device, just like the Realme 3 Pro. It is coupled with Adreno 616 GPU and packs up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. The device also comes with a 16MP pop-up selfie camera and dual 48MP+5MP rear cameras. There is also an on-screen fingerprint sensor as well as VOOC 3.0 fast charge support among other features.

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Elephone U2 joins Geekbuying and gets a promotion until July 16th

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Jul 9, 2019

It seems that Elephone is determined to make the Elephone U2 its best-selling device to date as after Aliexpress and Banggood, the company is now offering the pop-up camera mid-range flagship on Geekbuying with a promotional price until July 16th. The activity started today and it is exclusively for the 6GB/128GB version in Black and Gold. The final price is $249.99, unprecedented for this amount of RAM and storage.

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.

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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. Learn more on about the phone on the official website.

Samsung’s entire product lineup for 2019 leaked

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 9, 2019

It’s not often we get to see a comprehensive list of Samsung‘s product lineup. That is why this latest leak by Cashkaro containing the company’s full 2019 product lineup is interesting. While we can’t be so sure of its authenticity, the accuracy of the products that have been released so far. The blog claims the source of the information is a highly placed one in the mobile phone industry. So let’s take a look at the details.

The list encompasses the smartphone, tablet, and wearable products lineup. For the tablet lineup, Samsung is expected to launch the Samsung Book 3, a premium tablet in the third quarter of 2019. Not much is known about Book 3 except that it will be a successor to the 12-inch Super AMOLED-packing Book 2 which was released in 2017. The Galaxy Tab S5 will also be released later this year, sometime in Q3. There are speculations the device will be released alongside the Galaxy Note 10 packing a Snapdragon 855 chipset.

Also in Q3 2019, Galaxy Tab Active 3 is listed for release as well as Galaxy Tab A models and a new Tab S5e.

for smartphones, the company has released the Galaxy S10 series and is expected to launch the Galaxy Note 10 series soon. The smartphone lineup is very elaborate and most of the Galaxy A and Galaxy M series models have already been announced. However, the Q3 2019 is laced with some interesting releases like the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy S10 5G.

Finally, for the wearables line up, Samsung is also set to launch a few products, one of which is the Galaxy Watch Active 2. Also, Samsung is expected to update the Gear Fit 2 Pro launched in 2017 with a new model bearing the same name but likely with some new features. The Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e are also listed but those have been launched already.

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Huami Amazfit GTR smartwatch to launch on July 16, sports Titanium frame

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 9, 2019

Last month, Huami announced two new smartwatches – the Amazfit Verge 2 and the Amazfit Health Watch. A few weeks before the June launch, it announced the Amazfit Bip Lite and the Amazfit Verge Lite. Today, Huami has announced it will unveil a new watch called the Amazfit GTR on July 16.

The Amazfit GTR (Grand Tour Racing) will be unveiled in Beijing according to Huami. One of its main features will be its case which will be made from Titanium. Titanium is more durable than stainless steel and has excellent corrosion resistance.

With respect to its design, a silhouette of the watch shown in a teaser poster reveals it will have a circular dial and two buttons on the right. Huami also revealed on Weibo that the watch will have 24-day battery life.

The Amazfit GTR is already available on pre-order on Jingdong, Tmall, and Xiaomi’s official website. Those who pre-order get a ¥60 coupon which they have to use before July 31. There are no images of the watch on the listing which isn’t surprising but the page does say the watch will go on sale the same day it launches.

In early June, Huami revealed its plans to launch over 10 smartwatches in the coming months and it seems set to keep to its words. Counting the GTR will bring the number to 5 which means we should expect at least 5 more watches before the end of the year.

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IBM patents a smartwatch that can unfold into a phone or tablet

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 9, 2019

Foldable displays are far from taking over the world but with what we have seen with respect to real devices, we have barely scratched the surface when it comes to designs. Last week, we saw a Google patent for a phone with several displays and a design similar to a book. Today, it is IBM’s turn to show us another unusual device – a smartwatch with multiple displays that can unfold into a phone or a tablet.

According to LetsGoDigital who discovered the patent titled “Variable Display Size For an Electronic Display Device”, IBM filed the application back in 2016 but didn’t get it approved until last month.

The patent says the electronic device is designed to operate in one or more display configurations with varying screen sizes. In the default mode, it is a smartwatch with a significantly thick case. This case houses secondary displays stacked in layers behind the main display. These secondary displays can then be extended from the housing and positioned adjacent to the main display.

The patent says each display measures 3” x 2”. When you switch to the second configuration, the display size becomes 6” x 4” which means three more displays are added in the second configuration. A third configuration brings the dimension to 12” x 8” which is really big for a tablet. However, based on the patent images shown above, the third configuration will actually be 6” x 8” as only the width seems to have doubled.

LetsGoDigital has made 3D renders of the device which provide an idea of what it may look like as a final product. Though we are pretty sure the device will never be used in the positions shown as there is no way the strap can support the weight of the extended displays. It will definitely have to lay down flat when needed to be used as a phone or tablet.

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Honor Play 8 unveiled with 5.71-inch display, Helio A22 and 599 Yuan ($120) price in China

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Jul 9, 2019

Honor just unveiled an ultra-affordable smartphone dubbed the Honor Play 8 today in China. The smartphone is essentially a rebranded Honor 8S that had released in April in Russia. The company has launched it in the home market in association with D.Phone. The smartphone is available for purchase across all major retailers in China, such as Suning, Vmall and JD to name a few.

Honor Play 8 Specifications and Features

The Honor Play 8 smartphone gets a 5.71-inch HD+ LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. There is a waterdrop notch on top of the screen and thick bezels on three sides. The device is powered by a Helio A22 SoC and is available with 3GB of RAM with 32GB of built-in storage. It storage can be further extended up to 512GB by means of a microSD card.

The single 13-megapixel camera on the rear has an aperture of f/1.8 and it carries supports HDR. While the front camera is a 5-megapixel unit with an aperture of f/2.2. The Honor Play 8 misses out on a fingerprint sensor, but uses the front camera for face unlock.

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The phone is powered by a 3,020 mAh battery and runs on Android 9.0 Pie OS that is customized with EMUI 9.0. It has two dedicated SIM slots with dual 4G. The device sadly misses out on fast charging. But that is understandable at its price point. There is anti-slip faux leather coating on the plastic rear of the Honor Play 8.

Honor Play 8 Price and Availability

The Honor Play 8 is available for buying in China at a very competitive price tag of 599 Yuan (~$120). It is available in two color variants, namely black and blue. The same phone is selling as Honor 8S in Russia and as Huawei Y5 (2019) in Europe.

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Realme 3i teased on Flipkart; Launching with Realme X on July 15?

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Jul 9, 2019

Realme has recently confirmed that it will be launching the Realme X smartphone on July 15 in India. The smartphone will be exclusively available for purchase through Flipkart. The retailer giant has added a microsite for another upcoming phone from the company. The microsite site reveals that it will be soon selling a new phone called Realme 3i. It is now being speculated that the Realme X and Realme 3i phones may both go on official through the upcoming July 15 launch event.

The Realme 3i page on Flipkart has information on its specs. The smartphone will be featuring a waterdrop notch enabled display and it will come with some features like big battery, impressive camera and elegant appeal. Hopefully, the Chinese firm will release more information on the smartphone in the coming days. There is a possibility that the smartphone could be positioned between the Realme C2 that is priced at Rs. 5,999 (~$87) and Realme 3 that costs Rs. 8,999 (~$131) in the country.

Realme 3 Specifications and Features

The Realme 3 features a 6.22-inch IPS LCD panel with waterdrop notch. The display carries support for 720 x 1520 pixels HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The MediaTek Helio P70 is present under the hood of the device. It is assisted by up to 4 GB of RAM and it comes with up to 64 GB of native storage. A dedicated microSD card slot is also available on the device.

The Realme 3 boots to ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS. The handset is powered by a 4,230mAh battery. The rear side of the smartphone features f/1.8 aperture 13-megapixel + f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel dual camera setup. It has a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. It also features a fingerprint scanner and face unlock.

The Realme 3 smartphone comes in color choices like Dynamic Black, Radiant Blue and Classic Black. The 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GBR AM+ 64 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variants of the phone are respectively priced at Rs. 8,999 (~$131), Rs. 9,999 (~$145) and Rs. 10,999 (~$160).

A recent leak had revealed that the company is also gearing up to introduce a Diamond Red color edition for the Realme 3 smartphone. Shown above is the leaked image of the new color variant.

OPPO A9 likely to launch next week with Rs 15,990 (~$232) pricing in India

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Jul 9, 2019

OPPO has recently started teasing on the arrival of OPPO K3 smartphone in India. The handset will be launching on July 19 and it will be exclusively available through Amazon India. It is not the only OPPO phone launching this month. A fresh report from 91mobiles reveals that the Chinese firm will be launching OPPO A9 smartphone as early as next week in India. The handset is expected to arrive in the market with a starting price of Rs. 15,990 (~$232).

The OPPO A9 is not an entirely new smartphone since it has already launched in China in April. However, the publication has shared an image (visit source) that confirms the specs and features of the smartphone. It reveals that the smartphone features a 6.53-inch display with waterdrop notch that offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 1080 x 2340 pixels full HD+ resolution. It offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90.7 percent.

The 12nm MediaTek Helio P70 chipset with 2.1 GHz octa-core processor powers the smartphone with up to 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB. the smartphone houses a 4,020mAh battery that offers a battery performance of 15.5 hours in normal usage. For additional storage, it features a microSD card slot.

The front notch of the OPPO A9 features a selfie camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The rear side of the phone features an f/1.8 aperture 16-megapixel + an f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel dual camera setup. The photography features available on the handset include premium portrait styles, ultra night mode, AI scene recognition, dazzle colour mode and HDR with AI 2.1.

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The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It comes with features like game space, game assistant and hyper boost. The other features that are included on the phone are smart driving, app rearrangement, drawer mode and smart assistant. When it comes to appearance, the OPPO A9 features a 3D Infinite Design with rounded corners. The thickness of the handset is 8.3mm. It will be available in unique color gradient options such as Fluorite Purple and Marble Green.

While the features image (check source) states that the OPPO A9 has only 4 GB of RAM, the publication has claimed that it will be launching with a starting price of Rs. 15,990. This indicates that there could be a higher edition of the phone. In China, the 4 GB RAM and 6 GB RAM (both having 128 GB of storage) are respectively priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$203) and 1,799 Yuan (~$261).

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Get the Alldocube M8 LTE Android tablet just $139.99 on Amazon US

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Jul 9, 2019

Alldocube made an impressive step forward in the Android tablet market in 2018 with the AMOLED Alldocube X being the flagship model of the company. But apart from top models, the Chinese manufacturer also released several models taking advantage of the Helio X27 SoC that provides LTE support for data and phone calls. The Alldocube M8 is one of these models and it is now available on offer over at Amazon US for $139.99.

In terms of hardware specs, the M8 features an 8″ display and is the first of the company’s products to sport the Helio X27 10-core SoC. Of course, it is a 64bit SoC while the Mali T880 MP4 GPU is powerful enough for almost every game out there. The device also runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS out-of-the-box. In addition, the M8 packs a big 5500mAh battery which certainly makes it stand out among other affordable 8″ tablets in the market. The battery power is 20% more than its predecessor and could take you through a day’s usage. Also, the tablet supports phone calls as well as dual SIM and 4G/LTE. In terms of storage, there are 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

What’s more, Alldocube will hold Prime Day Promotion from July 15th to July 16th, and you can get the Alldocube products at the lowest price of all the year!

XIDU Tour Pro Review: A great value 2K touchscreen laptop

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Jul 9, 2019

XIDU Tour Pro is among the 3 new models that the Chinese manufacturer announced this month and it is mostly business-oriented as it comes with a 12.5″ display for maximum portability and a full-sized backlit keyboard for working in low-light conditions. The design is clearly inspired by Apple’s design language and the 2K display is a feature mostly found in expensive models. So, let’s see what it brings to the table in terms of design and hardware.

Design and Hardware

The Tour Pro is a slim metallic laptop with a 180° convertible hinge and it’s just 0.62″ thin while its weight barely reaches 3.5 pounds. The 12.5″ 2K display features very thin bezels that allow for 88% screen-to-body ratio while the 2K resolution and 10-point touchscreen along with the full-sized backlit keyboard make it look and act professionally. The large screen/body ratio and those thin bezels offer an immersive visual experience for all kinds of users. Weight and thinness are impressive and make it convenient to carry at any time!

Moving on to the hardware specs, the Tour Pro is interesting both on the inside and outside. The laptop is powered by the 8th Intel Kaby Lake R 3867U 1.8GHz CPU with a top clock speed of 4.0GHz. The CPU is backed by 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 256GB m.2 SATA SSD which can be expanded up to 512GB more through SSD expansion. The ports included are plenty for a small ultrabook and include 1 x USB Type-C, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x MicroSD reader, 1 x Headphone jack, and 1 x Charging Port. Of course, the top feature is the 2K resolution on such a small display as most users are used to work on bulky laptops with HD or FHD resolution.

Performance

Performance-wise, the Tour Pro is an ideal choice for consuming media content (videos/music) and doing office work. The relatively strong CPU combined with the 8GB of RAM and fast SSD offers smooth performance and stable multitasking experience. For example, streaming 2K videos on YouTube while performing other tasks at the same time was flawless.

Moving on to the display, it is crisp thanks to the 2K resolution and the brightness is pretty high so that outdoor use is possible. The positioning of the speakers allows for sound to pump out loud and the full-sized, backlit keyboard is great for typing. What’s more, it is capable of some gaming as well as 2K video editing, with lower performance than gaming or workstation laptops of course. Lastly, the one-touch power button enables users to power on the notebook while at the same time performing the fingerprint authentication using Windows Hello platform. The desktop is accessible in just 7 seconds.

If you’ve been looking for a portable laptop with 2K display and good overall performance, then you should seriously consider the XIDU Tour Pro. You can see more details on Amazon US as well as on the official XIDU Store.

Here Are the Best Smartphones from the First Half of 2019

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Jul 9, 2019

2019 is turning out to be one of the most innovative years for technology, especially when it comes to mobile devices. Just a few months into the year, we saw first 5G smartphones hitting the shelves along with a foldable phone. And these are only some of the many technologies launched this year for mobile phones at the half-year mark!

That is why we think it is time to recap the most important products in the mobile sector and select the best phones launched in the first half of 2019. If you are searching for the best and most innovative device out there which have hit the shelves this year, you will find it in this post. If you think there is any other phone which deserves a paragraph in this article, let us know by using the comment box below.

Note that the phones listed in this article are in no particular order.

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1Oppo Reno 10x Zoom

Reno 10x zoom is currently the most popular Oppo flagship and it is the first phone to come with the revolutionary 10x hybrid zoom, an amazing proprietary technology showcased for the first time a few months ago. The phone is equipped with a periscopic sensor which is able to zoom up to 10x with minimal loss in detail. The 10x hybrid zoom technology combines 5x optical zoom and digital zoom in order to obtain the satisfying results that we all have seen in Oppo Reno 10x zoom’s camera samples. The handset is also equipped with a wide 6.6-inch display, a huge 4065 mAh, and the best chipset by Qualcomm: the octa-core Snapdragon 855 running at a max frequency of 2.84 GHz. Last but not least, it has a revolutionary bezel-less design with a shark fin pop-up camera.

2Huawei P30 Pro

With the P30 Pro, Huawei totally reinvented the world of photography on mobile devices. This flagship is not only equipped with a quad camera setup, but it totally redefines the RGB paradigm by replacing the green color with yellow (RYYB). Thanks to this solution, the P30 Pro is able to capture a huge amount of light in order to shoot incredibly bright photos even in very low light conditions. Just in case it was not enough, Huawei P30 Pro also features 5x optical zoom which pushes the digital zoom up to 50x. Another advantage of the Huawei P30 Pro is the huge 4200 mAh battery which even supports reverse wireless charging (it can be used as a power bank to charge other devices).

3Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

The Galaxy S10 5G is the first Samsung’s device to support 5G connectivity, but it is also one of the most powerful beasts in today’s market. It has a huge 6.7-inch display with stunning quality, in my opinion, the best display you can see on a phone in terms of image quality. It comes with a 5G modem (a multi-mode modem in the European version, supporting 4G too) and one of the biggest battery you can find on a flagship phone (4500 mAh) with the support for reverse wireless charging. Alongside all these beautiful things, there is also an amazing camera department with the most amazing selfie camera I personally have ever seen on a mobile phone and a variable focal aperture for the rear camera which helps to capture good photos in low light.

Another device which deserves a honourable mention in this list is the Galaxy S10e: it is not the most expensive flagship from Samsung, but it is the only real compact flagship from this year (it is powered by either Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 depending on the market), and its price is relatively affordable considering its specs sheet and features. It even supports some innovative features of its costlier siblings Galaxy S10 and S10+, such as reverse wireless charging and it comes with a very nice punch-hole design, especially in the Canary Yellow color variant.

4OnePlus 7 Pro

With the OnePlus 7 Pro, the Chinese company OnePlus stopped releasing just affordable flagship and moved to the top-tier segment. This flagship comes with features that take on top-tier smartphones at a cheaper price segment. It is one of the fastest handsets in the market thanks to the Snapdragon 855 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and a very smooth user interface. It has one of the most stunning displays with a QHD resolution and a 90 Hz refresh ratio, as well as the HDR10+ standard and a wide 6.67-inch diagonal. Even its camera is amazing with a bright f/1.6 aperture and OIS.

5Asus Zenfone 6

Asus Zenfone 6 is another camera innovator, but not mainly for its camera quality. It is the first smartphone with a flip-up camera and it allows the user to adjust the position of the rear cameras to click photos comfortably at any angle. Asus Zenfone 6 is also the latest-gen flagship with the biggest battery: it is equipped with a mammoth 5000mAh unit which lasts up to three days with moderate use and supports reverse charging (non-wireless). Despite coming with a Snapdragon 855, a great camera department and a huge battery, it still carries an affordable price tag.

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6Redmi K20 Pro (Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro)

Launched in the European market as the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Redmi K20 Pro could become the most loved affordable flagship of the year due to its amazing price tag and its perfect specs sheet. It has almost everything an advanced user needs while still being cheaper as compared to the other flagships. You get an HDR display, an elegant design, a pop-up camera, the Snapdragon 855 SoC and even a big battery at a ridiculous price.

Last but not least, even the camera setup is amazing, with a triple sensor and very fast and accurate autofocus. As for now, if we had to recommend an affordable flagship for its value for money, we would surely go for the Redmi K20 Pro.

7Honor 20 Pro

Honor 20 Pro

Honor is Huawei’s sub-brand that focuses on quality-price ratio, but the Honor 20 Pro is a bit more than a simple affordable flagship. On its rear side, it sports one of the most advanced camera department we have ever seen, including four sensors with a dedicated macro camera, OIS and 3x optical zoom. There is obviously a flagship-class hardware side with the Kirin 980 chipset and 8 GB of RAM, as well as a big 4000 mAh battery. The Honor 20 Pro also comes with a punch-hole display minimizing the bezels without the need of a notch or a pop-up slider.

Overall, the first half of 2019 was a really good year for the smartphone industry. From punch hole displays to pop-up cameras, smartphone manufacturers have worked hard to minimize the bezels around the display and offer maximum screen real estate.

Do you think we missed an amazing smartphone in this list? Let us know down below!

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Kospet Optimus Pro: World’s first 3GB/32GB smartwatch with 8MP camera now just $149.99!

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Jul 9, 2019

Smartwatches started as a very promising product segment that could allow users to do pretty much everything you could do with a smartphone but after a strong start, the market is slowing down. This is mainly due to the fact that not many developers are convinced about their usability and only Apple’s Watch is constantly developing.

This situation led many Chinese manufacturers to develop smartwatches with a full version of Android and now Kospet is introducing the Kospet Optimus Pro that is the first to come with 3GB/32GB configuration and Android 7.1.1. More storage means more content can be stored while the 8MP camera is the cherry on top and allows for good quality photos to be shot.

Of course, a beast like that, needs a big battery and the 800mAh battery that it comes with allows the Optimus Pro to function up to 7 days on a single charge without using the cellular functions. Compared to smartwatches with Wear OS, the Kospet Optimus Pro comes with a dual OS (Android OS and Lite OS). The Lite OS enables Optimus Pro to have longer stand by time. As always, the device comes with various types of watch faces for the customers to pick up. Additionally, users can change the strap at any time to adjust it to your taste. Meanwhile, the ceramic bezel around the display looks fancy!

The Kospet Optimus Pro is on promotion until today and sells 25% off its official price. You can get it now on the company’s official store on Aliexpress for just $149.99!

Xiaomi announces Alpha Sale for the Redmi K20 series in India

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Jeet

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Jul 9, 2019

Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in India on 17th July where the company will be launching the much-awaited Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones. However, the company has come up with a new sales strategy that enables potential buyers to get hands on the smartphone before they officially go on sale.

The company has announced Alpha Sale for the Redmi K20 series smartphones in India. Under this sale, interested buyers can pre-book either the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphone by paying Rs. 855 from 12th July. Those users will then be granted special access to complete the purchase process on 17th July.

The users will be allowed to choose any variant of the smartphone during the purchase process. Also, a discount of Rs. 855 will be automatically added during the checkout as they would have already paid Rs. 855 to pre-book the phone.

So, if you are one of those who wants to buy Xiaomi smartphones but are frustrated with the company’s Flash Sale method where usually most users don’t get to buy the phone, then here’s your chance to pre-book the device.

However, do note that the company has not yet announced the pricing details of the Redmi K20 series smartphones. But given the marketing campaign, the Redmi K20 series is expected to compete against the upcoming Realme X and the already launched OnePlus 7.

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Coming to the specifications, both the smartphones feature a notch-less Full HD+ AMOLED displays of 6.39-inch, which comes integrated with an under-display fingerprint sensor. The rear side of these phones feature 3D curved glass.

Also, both phones have 20-megapixel pop-up selfie cameras. On the back side, the phones have a triple camera setup, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 13-megapixel secondary snapper, and an 8-megapixel tertiary camera. The Redmi K20 has Sony IMX582 primary lens whereas as the Redmi K20 Pro features Sony IMX586.

Both the smartphones are powered by 4,000mAh battery. While the K20 supports 18W rapid charging, the Pro model comes with support for 27W fast charging. The K20 handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC while the Pro model is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset.

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ASUS collaborates with Tencent Games for upcoming ROG Phone 2

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Jul 9, 2019

On July 23, ASUS will be holding a launch event for the ASUS ROG Phone 2 gaming smartphone. It will be arriving as the successor for the last year’s ROG Phone smartphone. The Taiwanese company has collaborated with Tencent Games for the upcoming ROG Phone 2. Hence, users can expect optimized performance of popular titles from Tencent Games on ROG Phone 2.

Tencent Games is well-known for its games like “Game for Peace” (formerly known as PUBG), “Call of Duty” and “Arena of Valor.” It also wholly or partially owns gaming firms such as Grinding Gear Games, Miniclip, Riot games, Epic Games, Activision Blizzard, Ubisoft, Paradox Interactive and Supercell. The partnership between ASUS and Tencent Games suggests that ROG Phone 2 will offer enhanced gaming performance for some of these games.

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The ROG Phone 2’s display will offer a refresh rate of up to 120Hz (120 frames per second). Most of the mainstream mobile phones available in the market offer 60 Hz refresh rate. Phones with higher refresh rate such as OnePlus 7 Pro (90Hz), Nubia Red Magic 3 (90Hz) and Razer Phone 2 (120Hz) promises smoother viewing experience when it comes to scrolling through apps drawer, webpages and also while playing games.

Higher refresh rate can also cause the phone to lose battery power faster. A smartphone with a 4,000mAh battery should easily last until next day in normal usage. However, the OnePlus 7 Pro with 4,000mAh battery offers an on-screen time of around five and a half hours when its display is set to 90Hz. The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a 5,000mAh battery. The ASUS 6Z (aka ZenFone 6) also features a same sized battery. Hence, there is a possibility that the ROG Phone 2 may come equipped with the same sort of battery.

There is no concrete information available yet on the specifications of the ROG Phone 2 smartphone. Its 3C certification has revealed that its charger carries support for up to 30W fast charging. Also, the handset is very likely to feature the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform and it may come with up to 12 GB of RAM like the predecessor model. It is rumored to arrive in two variants and its base model may carry a price tag of 4,399 Yuan (~$639).

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OxygenOS 9.5.9 Update improves Camera & Touch on the OnePlus 7 Pro

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Joel Joseph

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Jul 9, 2019

OnePlus continues to send a steady flow of updates to its new flagship model, the OnePlus 7 Pro. The new OxygenOS 9.5.9 update brings a huge changelog including sound enhancement for the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 as well as improved photo quality in 48MP Pro mode.

The major focus of the new update seems to be feature enhancements, specifically enhancing the user experience on the OnePlus 7 Pro. The update brings smoother visual effects and improved touch sensitivity on the device. Haptics has been improved as well, with better optimized haptic feedback for the keyboard. Other improvements include automatic brightness setting optimization, Face Unlock assistive lighting, support for VoLTE/VoWiFi for 3 SE and Telenor SE (EEA) and sound enhancement for OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2.

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The camera has got a few upgrades as well, with faster auto-focus and faster switching from selfie to rear camera. 48MP Pro mode can now capture better quality photos and the camera offers advanced photo-stitching in Panorama mode. Finally, the update brings the June Android security patch to the OnePlus 7 Pro.

Overall, the OxygenOS 9.5.9 looks like a solid update to an already great device. The update is already rolling out to devices in batches and if there are no issues, all OnePlus 7 Pro devices should get this update in the coming days.

You can read more about the update from here.

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Early testers reveal how HongMeng OS is different from Android-based EMUI

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Jeet

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Jul 9, 2019

It’s already known that China-based Huawei is working on its own mobile operating system named HongMeng OS (aka Oak OS) which is reportedly in the final stages of development. Last week, it was reported that the company is conducting internal testing of the operating system on the Huawei Mate 30 smartphone.

Now, a few of those early testers of the HongMong OS (as reported by HuaweiCentral) have revealed how this new operating system from Huawei is different compared to the Android-based EMUI custom user interface that the company currently uses.

The company has added a new boot animation and the OS also comes with support for customizations as per the user’s liking. Further, the user can customize the screen with widgets as well as the lock screen with several options at disposal.

The icons have been redesigned and the company has added a lot of animations to make it look attractive. It is also being reported that the overall user experience is quite smooth. Huawei has introduced a brand-new notification panel and a large search box.

There’s also a new reminder mode in the settings and the OS also comes with a brand-new ringtone to differentiate itself. As for the camera interface, it is quite simple compared to the Huawei P30 and offers fewer controls.

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The testers say that there are still numbers of features that are not usable. It is not yet known if the features are locked because of confidentiality or the company is still working on those features.

Recently, when asked by a French media, Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said that it’s very likely that HongMeng OS is faster than the Android and macOS. Earlier, it was reported that the HongMeng OS is about 60 percent faster than Android.

The company has confirmed that the HongMong OS will not be limited to just mobile operating system and will run on a wide range of devices, including routers, network switches, tablets, computers and data centers. Huawei is aiming to create a singular operating system for all of its products.

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Get Great Discounts on MJX Bugs 4 and HumQuad HX100 RC Drones on GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 9, 2019

GeekBuying is offering RC drone enthusiasts a lot to cheer about in the form of its recently kicked-off 4K RC Drones & Action Cameras & Gimbals Sale. Aside from that, the Chinese online store is doling out noteworthy discounts on a couple of popular RC drones.

We will not only shed light on the aforesaid discounts but also show exactly how you can save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process. So, without further ado, let’s check out the details.

MJX Bugs 4 W B4W 2K 5G WIFI FPV GPS Brushless Foldable RC Drone

Backed by a powerful MT2204 1350KV brushless motor, the Bugs 4 W offers a maximum upward lift of 230g. Moreover, the aircraft features the Follow Me Mode that allows you to lock its camera on your smartphone while the aircraft tracks you and captures your movement automatically.

The MJX Bugs 4 W would normally set you back $219.99, but much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers it is now available for a reduced price of just $169.99 on GeekBuying. Aside from getting this 23 percent discount, you can use coupon code KSVARPFI and save $5 more.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of this MJX branded foldable RC drone further down to just $164.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout. You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon. The promo will end in two days.

HumQuad HX100 100mm FPV Racing Drone

Touted as the first 100mm 4S FPV Racing drone in the market, the HumQuad HX100 is a simply irresistible FPV racing drone that you can normally buy for $163.99 from an online as well as an offline store. Thanks to a 27 percent discount offered by GeekBuying, you can now buy this coveted drone for a reduced price of just $119.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code 3DMOHAGT to get an extra $13 off. As a result, the original asking price of the HumQuad HX100 100mm FPV Racing Drone reduces to just $106.99 even before you click the ‘Place your Order’ button.

Weighing in at just 43.1g, the HumQuad HX100 offers superior performance. The racing drone draws its juices from a robust 1103 8000KV brushless motor and houses a Runcam Nano V2 FPV Camera.

You can visit this link to know more about the HumQuad HX100 and grab the discount, which will be valid for just one day.

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