UMIDIGI A5 Pro: Hands-on review of the $100 triple camera king! (video)

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Jun 24, 2019

In May, Vivo had launched the Vivo S1 Pro smartphone in China. The smartphone came with a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie camera. In terms of spec and design, it almost identical to the Vivo V15 Pro that had gone official in India in February. The S1 Pro was introduced in China in color options like Love Blue and Coral Red. Today, the Chinese firm has introduced a new color variant for the smartphone called Midsummer Dream.

The Vivo S1 Pro Midsummer Dream has a wavy pattern on its rear. It appears light blue at the triple camera area and it blends to multiple colors like cream, pink, purple and blue. The Vivo S1 Pro models such as 6 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage will be available in the newly introduced Midsummer Dream color.

Both the models carry the same price tag of 2,698 Yuan (~$530). These variants are also available in Love Blue and Coral Red options. The base model of the phone that features 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is not available in the new color. The pre-sale of the Midsummer Dream Vivo S1 Pro will start on June 28 at 10:00 AM (local time) and its first sale will take place at 10:00 AM (local time) on July 5.

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Vivo S1 Pro Specifications

The Vivo S1 Pro features a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with notch-less design. It carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The handset promises a screen-to-body ratio of 91.64 percent. The 11nm Snapdragon 675 chipset fuels the smartphone. It is packed with a 3,700mAh battery that supports 18W charging through microUSB 2.0.

The FunTouch OS 9 flavored Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the device. On the rear side of the phone is an AI powered triple camera setup with 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. There is a pop-up selfie camera of 32-megapixel on the S1 Pro.

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Elephone U2 promotion on Banggood started, get it as low as $199.99 (video)

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Jun 24, 2019

The company’s first pop-up camera phone, Elephone U2, has already hit the market and was on presale on their official Aliexpress store for a while. Thankfully, those who didn’t get the chance to grab one during that period will now have another opportunity since the phone is on promotion over at Banggood. And the price is the same as before meaning that you can get the 4GB/64GB version for just $199.99 and the 6GB/128GB for just $249.99 from June 24th to July 1st!

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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On the inside, 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. Also ongoing is the Giveaway that you can still participate in. Learn more about the phone here.

Samsung Galaxy SM-T545 Snapdragon 710 tablet benchmarked on Geekbench

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Jun 24, 2019

Recently, a new Samsung tablet with model number SM-T545 and SM-T545X was approved by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). Today, the SM-T545 Galaxy tablet has popped on Geekbench benchmarking platform. It reveals that it may debut as the first Snapdragon 710 chipset powered tablet.

On Geekbench, the Galaxy SM-T545 has appeared with Snapdragon 710 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the Galaxy SM-T545 has respectively scored 929 and 4450 points.

Before the arrival of the Snapdragon 730, the Snapdragon 710 chipset from last year was the next SoC after the Snapdragon 855 for mobile devices. It appears that the tablet will slot itself between the Snapdragon 670 chipset driven Galaxy Tab S5e and the upcoming Galaxy Tab S5 that is expected to feature Snapdragon 855 chipset. The SM-T545 and SM-T545X could be its LTE versions and its Wi-Fi only version may have SM-T540 model number.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e LTE Tablet — Galaxy Tab S5e

In related news, Samsung has an entry-level tablet waiting in the pipeline to go official. Rumors have it that SM-T295, SM-T295C, SM-T295N and SM-T295C are the LTE editions of the tablet. The SM-T290 will be its Wi-Fi only edition. The tablet is expect4ed to arrive with specs like 8-inch display, Snapdragon 429 chipset, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of inbuilt storage and Android 9 Pie OS. Unfortunately, the exact moniker of the tablet is not known yet. However, it is expected to arrive as an entry-level Galaxy Tab A device.

In August, the South Korean company will be announcing the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Pro smartphones. Just like the Galaxy Tab S4 was made official around the time Galaxy Note 9 was announced in August 2019, the firm is expected to unleash the Galaxy S5 flagship tablet around the time Galaxy Note 10 series is made official.

The Galaxy Tab S5 was spotted on Geekbench earlier this month with Snapdragon 855 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie OS. The tablet is expected to carry support for keyboard connectivity and S-Pen stylus. Like the predecessor model lacked a 3.5mm audio jack. Hence, the Galaxy Tab S5 is unlikely to feature it.

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New XIDU PhilBook Y13 laptop revealed, comes with 8GB RAM

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Jun 24, 2019

XIDU has already released 2 new laptops recently, Philbook Max and Tour Pro, and both received a warm welcome by users, especially when they come with discount coupons. But a company’s R&D department never stops to develop so a new laptop is going to be released soon named PhilBook Y13. Let’s take a look at it before its official launch!

The Y13 is another easy to carry and lightweight model as it measures 307.4mm*210.7mm and has a 13.3″ display. The case retains the same design as in TOur Pro with Dark Grey metal but with some details different. The metal spindle is more like that of Philbook Pro while there are newly added heat dissipation holes being that enable the device to increase its heat-dissipation capacity.

Following the tradition of other models, the PhilBook Y13 is a 2in1 laptop as there is a metal hinge that allows the lid to rotate 360°. That, combined with the multi-touch display, turns it into a tablet in seconds. Other than that, there are other modes like tent mode to use when watching a movie for example.

XIDU has been paying great importance to screen quality in all of its products and PhilBook Y13 is no exception. It sports an IPS panel with FHD resolution and the bezels are ultra-narrow at 4.9mm, with the total screen/body ratio reaching 75%. Definitely, considerable progress for XIDU that used to have laptops with big borders.

As far as performance is concerned, the PhilBook Y13 comes with the 8th Gen Intel Kaby Lake R CPU combined with Intel’s 610 GPU accompanied by 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM. It is intended for light office work and to that direction, it features all the basic ports like 1xUSB 3.0 Type-A port, a Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and one TF card slot that supports SDHC/SDXC memory cards. If you’ve been looking for an affordable yet capable laptop, keep an eye on the news over the next days for the official launch of the PhilBook Y13.

Huawei sues the US commerce department over seized equipment

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 24, 2019

A court filing has shown that Huawei instituted a lawsuit against the US commerce department for impounding some telecommunications equipment which was shipped to the US from China.

In the court document, Huawei disclosed that it had shipped telecommunications equipment from China, including a computer server and Ethernet switch, to a testing laboratory in California. When it was done with the testing, the equipment was shipped back to China. The company claimed in the lawsuit that no application for a license was made because none was needed. However, the equipment was confiscated by the US government and held in a facility in Alaska and no decision has been made about whether a license is required to ship it, the filing said.

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The suit which was instituted on Friday is challenging whether the telecommunications equipment is covered by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In general, the EAR governs whether a person may export a thing from the U.S., reexport the thing from a foreign country, or transfer a thing from one person to another in a foreign country. The EAR applies to physical things (sometimes referred to as “commodities”) as well as technology and software.

The Chinese tech giant is of the opinion that the equipment did not require a license because it did not fall into a controlled category and because it was made outside the United States and was being returned to the same country from which it came. Thus, the company is praying that equipment is either released for shipment or for the Commerce Department to decide that it was shipped illegally.

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First look at Realme’s 64MP quad camera phone, arrives in H2 2019

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Jun 24, 2019

Following the tweet by Realme’s CEO revealing they will launch a 64MP quad camera smartphone this year. and showing us the first camera sample, the official Realme Weibo account has given us a first look at the device.

The unnamed Realme phone will have its quad rear cameras lined up vertically on the left side of the phone. All the sensors will share a single housing with the main 64MP sensor having yellow rings around it. Finally, flanking the cameras is an LED flash.

The post says users will be able to shoot ultra-high pixel images with a resolution of 9216 x 6912. The cameras will also have AI features for the best output when shooting.

Other than the cameras, there isn’t much else the image reveals about the design of the phone. However, since this was shared by the Weibo account, we have a feeling the phone will launch first in China.

Madhav Sheth already revealed the 64MP sensor is Samsung’s new GW1 sensor with a 1/1.72 sensor size and 1.6µm pixel. The Weibo post says the phone will launch in the second half of 2019, so we can look forward to a July release date at the earliest.

The rest of the specs are still under wraps but those should surface ahead of the official announcement, either from leakers or even from Realme.

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Xiaomi India to launch beard trimmer tomorrow

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Jun 24, 2019

Xiaomi has steadily been increasing the number of lifestyle products it has available in India. In the last few months, it announced a backpack and a couple of sunglasses. A new teaser page on its website reveals it will announce a new product tomorrow, and judging from the images, it is a beard trimmer for men.

The beard trimmer will be announced tomorrow at 12 noon IST. It has a cordless design with a built-in battery and a knob for adjusting the head.

Xiaomi has lots of grooming products: from hair clippers to electric shavers and to nose hair trimmers. They are sold under different brands including Mijia, SMATE, and SOOCAS.

Mi fans, just 1 day to go before we get you a grooming upgrade. Get notified for the launch show tomorrow, 25th June 12 PM > https://t.co/hWqb4QwiO8

RT if you know what’s coming.#BeardButBetter pic.twitter.com/4RGgGJVDYr

— Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) June 24, 2019

The official Xiaomi India Twitter account also confirmed earlier today that it will launch a grooming product tomorrow. It even included a photo of the beard trimmer which has a largely cylindrical body with a gray finish and a black knob and head.

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We should know more about the trimmer when it launches tomorrow.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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Vivo iQOO Feather White new color variant with 2,998 Yuan (~$436) pricing introduced

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Jun 24, 2019

In April, Vivo had launched the iQOO gaming focused smartphone in China. It was first made available in Lava Orange and Optic Blue color variants. Later, the Samurai Black edition of the phone was also made available in the home market. Today, the gaming wing of Vivo has introduced a new color edition called Feather White for the iQOO phone. It has also confirmed the pricing of its 128 GB and 256 GB variants.

The Vivo iQOO Feather White version is now listed on Chinese retailer sites such as Jingdong Mall, Tmall and Suning. The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage Feather White iQOO phone is priced at 2,998 Yuan (~$436). The higher 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage Feather White variant carries a price tag of 3,998 Yuan (~$581). The 128 GB model is available for purchase, but the sales of its 256 GB variant hasn’t started.

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The Vivo iQOO features a full HD+ 6.41-inch waterdrop notch enabled AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader. It is equipped with 12-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup and a front-facing camera of 12-megapixel. The FunTouch 9 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. The Snapdragon 855 chipset powers the phone along with a 4,400mAh battery. Except for the base model of 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage of the Vivo iQOO that features 22.5W fast charging, all its other variants carry support for 44W rapid charging.

In related news, iQOO will be launching the iQOO Neo smartphone on July 2. The Snapdragon 845 chipset will be present under the hood of the phone and it will come with features like 4D Shock 2.0 in-game vibration, Liquid Cooling technology, 22.5W fast charging technology, triple rear cameras and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The smartphone’s preliminary listing on TENAA reveals it has 6.38-inch display and a minimum capacity battery of 4,420mAh.

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Europe’s largest retailer Carrefour joins Amazon to exit the China market

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 24, 2019

In April, Amazon announced that it would be exiting the Chinese market due to stifling competition from domestic brands. The US company has been joined by French retail chain Carrefour which announced a deal with electronics retailer Suning.com that will mark its exit from China. The deal involves Suning buying an 80% stake of the company’s Chinese operations with an option to buy the remaining 20% stake if the retail giant chose to exit the market entirely.

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The announcement caused Carrefour’s shares to soar as investors are receptive of moves to divest from China where sales have fallen and the firm has been incurring an operating loss. The retail giant has reportedly spent years trying to fix its business in China which has been in existence since 1995. Unfortunately, things were still not looking positive as sales fell 5.9% to 4.1 billion euros and its operating loss was 32 million euros.

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The Chinese market hasn’t been a favourable one for foreign firms as fierce competition from domestic rivals and a growing online market puts pressure on existing firms. Apart from Carrefour, other Western retailers like Tesco Plc and Walmart Inc have also sold stakes in their China business to domestic brands. Amazon is scheduled to close its online store in China next month. There are reports that German wholesaler Metro AG, with up to 93 stores in China, is also looking to sell its China unit amid a wider company restructuring.

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The newly-released Ulefone Power 6 gets its frst official hands-on video

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Jun 24, 2019

Ulefone Power 6 is the latest addition to the Power Series of the company and its official launch took place on June 17th. Only a few days later, the Chinese manufacturer posted the first hands-on video demonstrating the battery monster. Does it live up to the expectations of a battery flagship? Let’s see in the video below.

In the video, we can finally see the design of the device with the 6.3″ FHD+ display being surrounded by very thin bezels. The 19.5:9 aspect ratio delivers a more immersive and broader vision while the body curves offer a comfortable grip. Also seen on the video is the fast unlocking either with the fingerprint reader or through face unlock. Also, the Helio P35 SoC found in Power 6 is powerful enough to handle almost everything with the help of 4GB of RAM. The user in the video executed various app use scenarios that we use in everyday life and the phone remained smooth and fast.

On the camera side, there is a 16MP/2MP dual rear camera which supports different modes, like Bokeh mode, Pro Mode, etc and that helps the user choose the mode according to his liking. Meanwhile, the selfie shooter features a 16MP sensor for crisp selfie photos. And if you decide to go on a trip, don’t worry about getting lost as the phone packs four navigation systems (GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo) and provides accurate and fast positioning. Also, the 6350mAh battery is larger than all current flagships without adding much thickness to the body and will easily get through 2 days of use.

Lastly, the Power 6 runs on Android 9 Pie that combines a friendly UX, smooth operation, excellent resource management, and secure environment. In addition, there is NFC support for contactless payments. The phone is currently on promotion over at Gearbest selling for just $159.99. Also, from June 24th to June 30th, 20 units each day will be offered for just $139.99 using coupon GBMPULEP6.

Realme X Master Edition to go on sale on June 27

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Jun 24, 2019

Last month, Realme had an unveil event in China to announce the Realme X and Realme X Youth Edition smartphones. A special version of the Realme X dubbed as Realme X Master Edition designed by Japanese industrial designer named Naoto Fukasawa was showcased at the event. The regular version of the Realme X has been available for purchase since its launch. Realme has now confirmed that the Realme X Master Edition will be releasing in the Chinese market on June 27. The official website of the company is now receiving the reservations of the smartphone.

The Realme X comes in two color options such as Steam White and Blue Pink and its available in 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models. They are respectively priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$232) and 1,799 Yuan (~$261). The Realme X Master Edition comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and it is priced at 1,899 Yuan (~$276). It comes in unique and attractive colors like Onion and White Garlic. Apart from these differences, the regular version and Master Edition of Realme X have the same specifications.

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The above screenshot shows that the reservations of the Onion color variant of the Realme X Master Edition have started in China. Its first sale will take place at 10:00 AM (local time) on June 27. It appears that the White Garlic Realme X Master Edition will go on sale sometime later.

Realme X Master Edition Onion and White Garlic — Realme X Master Edition in Onion and White Galric colors

The Realme X Master Edition comes with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel. The notch-less screen offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Snapdragon 710 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The rear shell of the phone has a dual camera setup with 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. There is a pop-up selfie camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture on the device. The 3,765mAh battery of the Realme X Master Edition carries support for VOOC 3.0 20W fast charging. It also features an in-screen fingerprint reader.

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Honor 9X specs leaks too: packs triple rear cameras and a Kirin 810 SoC

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Jun 24, 2019

Exactly a week after the specs of the Honor 9X Pro leaked, those of the non-pro variant have also surfaced. The specs of the Honor 9X are from the same source and just as he said for the Pro variant, they are yet to be confirmed.

Honor 8X’ (pictured above) successor coming soon

The Honor 9X may come with an LCD screen that is between 6.5 and 6.7 inches in size. There is no mention of the design of the display but there will be a 20MP camera in front for selfies.

The phone will have triple rear cameras which is made up of a 24MP primary camera, an 8MP super-wide angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor for capturing depth details.

RODENT950 says the Honor 9X may also come with the new 7nm Kirin 810 which powers the Huawei Nova 5 and will power the Honor 9X Pro. The RAM and storage weren’t revealed but we expect there will be multiple configurations available. The phone will have a 3750mAh battery with support for 10W charging. This is the same battery capacity and power rating of the Honor 8X.

Other features not mentioned but which it should have are a fingerprint scanner, an audio jack, and support for storage expansion. The Honor 9X should also run EMUI 9 based on Android Pie out of the box.

The Honor 8X launched in September but Honor may be bringing its successor early this time. Nevertheless, we don’t expect it to arrive until probably late next month.

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Xiaomi shipped over 1 million Mi Smart Band 4 in just 8 days

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Jun 24, 2019

The Mi Smart Band 4 is the global version of the Mi Band 4. It doesn’t come with a built-in assistant like the Chinese edition neither does it have NFC for payment support but it is flying off shelves pretty fast.

Donovan Sung, global spokesman and director of product management at Xiaomi, revealed in a tweet today that the company has shipped over 1 million units after just 8 days!

Sharing some great news with our global Mi Fans. 😎

Our #MiSmartBand4 global shipment volumes crossed 1M units after just 8 days. This is the fastest we've reached this milestone in the history of #MiBand. 🚀🚀

Thank you to all our Mi Fans! ❤️#Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/1H7hAGb0ag

— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) June 24, 2019

That is impressive seeing as the Mi Smart Band 4 is yet to go on sale in Spain and Italy and it only began selling in France on June 18. Xiaomi has also not launched it yet in India, one of its top markets.

The Mi Smart Band 4 comes with an AMOLED color display, replaceable straps, and a heart rate sensor with 24hr heart-rate monitoring. It is water resistant and can track multiple swimming strokes. It can also track other sports modes such as indoor and outdoor running, cycling and walking. You also get call alerts and app notifications as well as sleep tracking.

The Mi Smart Band 4 has a 135mAh battery that should last up to 20 days on a single charge.

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You can now get Cubot X19 in the Russian region as low as $80!

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Jun 24, 2019

Apart from being the best in the company’s X Series, the Cubot X19 is also selling like crazy since the price/performance ratio is amazing. The device recently received the update from Android 8.1 to Android 9 so now it is even more tempting. Especially for users in the Russian region as this year Cubot has strengthened the market layout there and has worked closely with Mail.ru’s Pandao Mall. That is a result of the visit of Pandao’s CEO to Cubot’s factory that reached to a number of strategic deals.

In terms of hardware configuration, the X19 sports a 5.93″ FHD+ display and is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P23 Octa-Core SoC. There are also 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage while a 16MP/2MP dual camera with PDAF is found on the rear and an 8MP on the front with beauty function.

Right now, in order to thank the Russian people for their support, Cubot is offering the X19 for just $80 (5103₽) with free shipping. You can find it here.

Samsung Galaxy M30s to launch soon in Blue, Black and White colors

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Jun 24, 2019

Samsung had launched the Galaxy M30 smartphone in India in February. Recent reports have revealed that a new edition of the smartphone is in works and it may debut in the market as Galaxy M30s. A new report by MySmartPrice reveals that the Galaxy M30s will go official in India soon and it will release in colors like Blue, Black and White.

The Galaxy M30 comes in Blue and Black colors, but the Galaxy M30s will be arriving in an additional color of White. The report has no information on the exact launch date, but only mentions that it will be debuting soon. Probably, the smartphone may go official in the third quarter of the year.

The Galaxy M30s was recently spotted with SM-M307F model number of Geekbench. It revealed instead of the Exynos 7904 chipset that powers the Galaxy M30, the M30s will be coming with more powerful Exynos 9610 chipset which also fuels the Galaxy A50 smartphone. The SoC will be coupled with 4 GB of RAM and it will deliver Android 9 Pie out of the box experience.

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Previous leaks have claimed that the Galaxy M30s will be releasing models like 64 GB and 128 GB storage. The handset may retain the 15W fast charging enabled 5,000mAh battery found on the Galaxy M30 phone. Nothing else is known on the specs of the Galaxy M30s.

The Galaxy M30 with 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at Rs. 17,990 in India whereas the Galaxy M40 with the same RAM and storage is selling for Rs. 19,990. The Galaxy M30s is speculated to be positioned between the M30 and M40. Hence, there is a possibility that the 6 GB + 128 GB Galaxy M30 may receive a price cut before the M30s goes official.

In related news, the publication claims that Samsung India will be also debuting a new color variant of Prism Silver for the Galaxy S10+ in the country. The new color model of the S10+ was made available in some markets earlier this month.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 is now available via open sale in India

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Jun 24, 2019

Earlier this month, Samsung launched its fourth Galaxy M-series smartphone in the Indian market — Samsung Galaxy M40. This is also the lineup’s first device to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset instead of the company’s own Exynos processor.

A couple of weeks ago, the smartphone went on sale in India for the first time through Amazon India and Samsung’s official online stores. Now, the company has made the phone available for purchase via open sale. So, you no longer need to wait for the sale date in order to purchase the Galaxy M40 smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy M40 is priced at Rs. 19,990 which roughly converts to $286. It is available for purchase in India in two different color options — Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue gradient.

The smartphone features a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ Infinity-O Display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, a contrast ratio of 1200:1, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and 480 nits of brightness. The device has ditched the speaker and comes with Screen Sound Technology that pumps out sounds by vibrating the screen.

Under the hood, the handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core processor, paired with Adreno 612 GPU and 6 GB of RAM. As said, this is the first Galaxy M-series smartphone to come powered by the Qualcomm chipset instead of the company’s own Exynos SoC.

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It packs 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage and also has a microSD card slot that supports memory expansion of up to 512GB. On the back side, there’s a fingerprint sensor for added security.

For taking selfies and video calling, the smartphone has a 16-megapixel sensor at the front. The phone features a triple rear camera setup that comprises a 32-megapixel primary sensor with an AI scene optimizer and f/1.7 lens, a 5-megapixel secondary depth sensor, and an 8-megapixel tertiary sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port. The handset is running Android 9 Pie-based Samsung One UI out-of-the-box and is powered by a 3,500mAh battery with support for fast charging.

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Realme to launch first 64MP quad camera phone in India; Camera sample released

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Jun 24, 2019

Earlier this year, Realme had launched Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro smartphones in India. The Realme 3 Pro was introduced as Realme X Lite in China along with the Realme X phone that came with a notch-less display and pop-up selfie snapper. While Realme fans in India are eagerly waiting for the arrival of Realme X smartphone in the country, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed through a tweet that the company will be launching India’s first smartphone with 64-megapixel camera.

Sheth’s tweet has not revealed the name of the 64-megapixel camera phone. However, it has been described as the “new premium killer.” The mysterious smartphone will be equipped with Samsung’s 64-megapixel GW1 largest 1/1.72 sensor that has a big pixel size of 1.6micron. The tweet that carries the following camera sample further states that it can shoot amazing clear shots in low-light conditions.

The below image has a “64MP AI Quad Camera” watermark which confirms that the phone will be featuring four rear-facing cameras. It will be the first Realme phone to feature four rear-mounted camera sensors. Could it be the Realme 4 Pro or an entirely new device? Whatever the device may be called, the company will be launching it first in India before anywhere else.

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No other details of the mysterious Realme phone with 64MP quad camera is available yet. Last year, the Realme 2 was announced in August and the Realme 2 Pro was made official in September. Hence, the Realme 4 and Realme 4 Pro are expected to release around the same time this year.

Realme is not the only company that is working on a 64-megapixel camera smartphone. Recent reports have revealed that Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is also working on a 64-megapixel phone. However, there is no confirmation on the name device, and it is not known whether it will be featuring a quad camera setup. Recently, a tipster had claimed one of the upcoming Galaxy A-series phones will also feature a 64-megapixel camera.

What do you think about the 64MP camera phone’s image sample shared by Sheth? Sheth will be sharing more camera samples of the mysterious Realme soon.

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Leaked images of Huawei’s first tablet for India appear

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Jun 24, 2019

Huawei re-entered the India market last year with the introduction of Huawei P20 series. The Chinese firm has since then launched devices such as Huawei Nova 3 series, Huawei Y9 (2019) and Huawei Watch GT. The company also plans to launch the Huawei Mate X foldable phone in India in the near future. Leaked information shared by reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal reveals Huawei is planning to enter the tablets market in India. He has also shared images of the first tablet that will be heading to the country without mentioning its name.

The images show that the first Huawei tablet for India will have thick bezels around the display. It will be equipped with a front-facing camera and a rear-mounted snapper. The tablet is shown in Black color. The wallpaper shown in the image and design of the tablet suggest that it could be MediaPad T5 tablet that was introduced last year in August in China.

The Huawei MediaPad T5 has a 10.1-inch IPS LCD panel that produces full HD resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. It is loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo OS and GPU Turbo technology. The older Kirin 659 chipset is present under the hood of the tablet with up to 3 GB of RAM. It has a rear camera of 5-megapixel and a front camera of 2-megapixel. It is packed with a 5,100mAh battery. The tablet was introduced in Black and Champagne Gold color options.

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In the last week, Huawei had launched the MediaPad M6 series of tablets in China. The 10.8 and 8.4-inch MediaPad M6 tablets are flagship devices powered by Kirin 980 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. They are equipped with big batteries and quad speakers. It appears that the company may want to launch mid-range tablets in India before releasing models with flagship specs.

Coming back to MediaPad T5, its Wi-Fi only versions such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage were respectively unveiled in China with 1,399 Yuan (~$203) and 1,599 Yuan price tags (~$232). The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage’s LTE model was introduced in the home market with a price tag of 1,799 Yuan (~$261). If the MediaPad T5 arrives in India, it could be coming with a starting price of less than Rs. 15,000.

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OnePlus TV launch rumored to take place very soon

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Jeet

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Jun 24, 2019

It’s already known that China-based smartphone maker OnePlus has been working on a smart TV which the company is internally calling OnePlus TV. It was announced by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau last year.

After the revelation that the company is working on OnePlus TV, there has been no update regarding this smart TV. Now, it seems that the company is finally ready to launch the product. According to the report from leakster Ishan Agarwal, OnePlus TV launch in “not very far away”. However, he has not provided any more details regarding the launch.

Earlier, when the company announced that it is working on a Smart TV, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau said that the company is targeting mid-2019 to launch the product. However, later he said that the launch could get pushed to 2020. But the latest development seems to suggest that the earlier estimate is right and the OnePlus TV could get launched in the coming months.

The company has already said that the smart TV from OnePlus will be unlike the television sets available in the market today. OnePlus is planning to introduce a smart TV that will run on its own AI engine. The TV will be able to easily communicate with a smartphone and become smarter with time, thanks to its AI integration.

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Further, the TV will also have a way to seamlessly connect with the smartphone, enabling it to show reminders and traffic information among others. There will be a built-in camera as well. In addition, Pete Lau said that the company will also have a solution for the concerns related to the home-privacy.

During the launch of OnePlus 7 series smartphones in Bengaluru, India, Vikas Gupta, India Head for OnePlus said that the OnePlus TV is the company’s next focus for the Indian market, without revealing any more information. This hints that whenever the OnePlus TV gets launched, India will be among the first countries to get it.