Huawei patents a new foldable smartphone design

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Jun 17, 2019

Earlier this year, during the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, Huawei announced its first foldable 5G smartphone — Huawei Mate X. The phone was expected to go on sale later this month, but the launch has been postponed till September to avoid a fate similar to the Samsung Galaxy Fold.

While both Samsung and Huawei have postponed the launch of its first foldable smartphones, the companies aren’t backing down when it comes to the development of foldable smartphones.

We recently learned that Samsung is working on a new smartphone design with the rollable display while Oppo is working on a foldable smartphone having a pop-up front-facing camera sensor. Now, we have learned about Huawei’s new foldable smartphone design thanks to a patent filing, first reported by letsgodigital.

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The patent shows the phone’s display on the outside which can be folded twice. Also, unlike the current Huawei Mate X design, there’s no sidebar visible. In total, the company has three models with this patent design, as shown in the image below.

It is revealed that the flexible screen of the Huawei phone is held in place by magnets. The folding mechanism looks ingenious where the unit has two hinges attached to the sides of the enclosure.

The user will reportedly have the ability to configure the display panels on the device. For example, when all three display sides are opened, the user can configure it to use all three screens for a single layout mode having one large display.

Currently, there’s no information about the phone’s software but it won’t be surprising if the company decides to use its own HongMeng OS in the Chinese market (could be named Ark OS for the international markets) as the company is facing a ban from using Google-backed Android on its devices.

As said, apart from the likes of Samsung and Huawei, several other smartphone manufacturers are working on its own version of the foldable smartphone, including Xiaomi and Oppo. These new smartphones are expected to get announced by the end of this year.

(Source)

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Standard Version for $42.99 from Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 17, 2019

Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi took the wraps off the long-awaited Mi Band 3 successor on June 11 in China. Dubbed as the Mi Band 4, the recently unveiled smart bracelet comes with radically overhauled features, and improved hardware.

There are two variants of the feature-laden smart bracelet including the Standard and the NFC versions. Much to the delight of Xiaomi fans, the black-tinted Standard version of the Mi Band 4 has gone up for sale bearing a $42.99 price tag on Giztop.

This Mi Band 4 boasts an impressive array of features that makes it an irresistible smart bracelet from Xiaomi. First off, it sports an easily readable 0.95-inch AMOLED color touch screen with 120X240 pixels resolution and has a 2.5D scratch-resistant tempered glass on top for added protection.

The Mi Band 4 adopts Bluetooth 5.0 BLE technology, allowing you to connect it with top smartphones with Bluetooth functions. Moreover, it supports Xiao AI voice assistant for controlling Xiaomi’s IoT products.

On top of that, the Mi Band 4 global version comes with a heart rate monitor that provides accurate data at any time. Aside from that, it offers an accurate pedometer algorithm, along with information regarding your daily heart rate changes.

Its caller ID feature lets you reject an incoming call from callers you do not wish to answer simply by long pressing. The Mi Band 4 is also capable of effectively monitoring your total effective sleeping time along with motions time every night, while the App offers you periodical evaluation for better living habits.

In addition to that, the Mi Band 4 has the ability to keep a track of six different sport modes that include running, outdoor running, exercise, swimming, cycling, and walking. It provides accurate sports data so that you can adjust your exercise program and lead a healthier lifestyle.

The Xiaomi-branded smart bracelet is certified to 5ATM standards, which makes it water resistant to up to 50 meters. Furthermore, it features an enhanced 6-axis high-precision sensor that intelligently identifies various types of swimming strokes like Medley, Butterfly stroke, Backstroke, etc.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 and buy the Standard version of the smart bracelet from Giztop.

Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Standard Version

Huawei Nova 5 series to debut with 32-megapixel selfie camera

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 17, 2019

Huawei Nova 5 series will be made official on June 21. The Nova 5 series may include phones like Nova 5, Nova 5i and Nova 5 Pro. Some reports have claimed that there could be another phone called Nova 5i Pro. Hopefully, newer reports surfacing before the June 21 launch event. The Chinese firm has confirmed through Weibo that the Nova 5 series will be featuring a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel.

The 32-megapixel selfie snapper of the Huawei Nova 5 series will be equipped with super night scene photography mode. It means whether its day or night, the 32-megapixel front camera of Nova 5 series will capture brighter shots.

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The Huawei Nova 5 Pro smartphone is now listed on JD.com for pre-orders in China. It will be releasing in two models in the home market such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The smartphone will be available in colors like green, black, purple and orange.

Speculations are rife that the Nova 5 Pro could be equipped with a full HD+ 6.39-inch AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint senor. The Kirin 980 chipset could be present under the hood of the device. It could be fueled by a 3,500mAh battery with support for 40W rapid charging for the Nova 5 Pro. The rear shell of the phone will be equipped with a quad camera setup that will include a 48-megapixel main sensor, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel ToF sensor.

The Nova 5i smartphone with model number GLK-AL00 / TL00 has already been certified by TENAA through which its entire specifications have been leaked. It will be equipped with a full HD+ 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with punch-hole design. It is expected to house a 4,000mAh battery. It will be driven by 2.0 GHz octa-core processor.

The 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions of the smartphone are expected to be equipped with 128 GB of native storage. The back panel of the phone will be featuring 24-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup. It will have a front-facing snapper of 24-megapixel. Hence, it appears that not all the phones in the Nova 5 series will have a 32-megapixel front camera.

The Android 9 Pie OS with the latest EMUI version will be available on the device. Other features of the phone include microSD card slow and rear-facing fingerprint scanner. Some reports have claimed that it may not arrive in market as Nova 5i, but as Nova 5. Also, it could be the first phone to feature the upcoming Kirin 810 chipset. However, there is no official information available on the existence of the Kirin 810. There seems to be another Nova 5 series called Nova 5i Pro. However, its specs are not known yet.

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The Xiaomi Carnival Brand Week Kicks Off on Banggood Offering Top-End Products for As Low As $3.99

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 17, 2019

Living up to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood has launched the ‘Xiaomi Carnival Brand Week.’ As part of the recently kicked-off event, the Chinese online store will be offering a wide range of products at lowered prices.

In order to ensure users can effortlessly find exactly what they’re looking for, the products available on the event page have been carefully added to specific categories. For instance, the ‘Star Products’ section features top-end electronic items from Xiaomi.

The aforesaid section includes Xiaomi Mi 9, the Redmi Note 7, Xiaomi Youth wireless Bluetooth earphones, Xiaomi Gaming Laptop, etc. More importantly, each item has been assigned a specific coupon that you can use to reduce its original asking price.

For example, the Xiaomi Gaming laptop usually sells for 1,899.99, but you can buy it for a lowered price of only $1,830.39. On top of that, you can apply coupon code BGON6951 for an additional discount even before placing your order.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on smart home appliances from Xiaomi without emptying your pocket, you can head straight to the next section called ‘Smart Life.’ The section is teeming with all sorts of smart home devices that are now available for unbelievably reduced prices.

Likewise, the ‘Mobile Technology’ section features the Xiaomi Redmi AirDots earphone, the Mi Pad 4 Plus, the Mi 8 Lite smartphone and a slew of other heavily discounted mobile devices that usually carry steep price tags. The following section dubbed ‘Portable Tool,’ on the other hand includes various items that come in handy in day to day life.

A myriad of other items have been placed under the remaining categories that include More Products, Other Xiaomi Brands, and Maybe You Like categories. In order to take full advantage of the event, all you need to do is to visit the promotion page by following this link.

Check Out Xiaomi Carnival Brand Week on Banggood

AliExpress Launches its Mid-Year Sale with Up To 50% Off on Phones and Accessories

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 17, 2019

If you’ve restlessly been waiting for phones and phone accessories prices to drop, we got good news for you.

AliExpress has launched its Mid-Year Sale. wherein the Alibaba-owned online retail service will be doling out up to a noteworthy 50 percent off on top-branded phones and phone accessories. Moreover, you can take advantage of big coupons that help you reduce the retail prices of the products featured on the promotion page.

Top Brands at Great Price on Mid-Year Sale Aliexpress

Mid-Year Sale Promotion on Aliexpress

In order to simplify and expedite the search process for AliExpress users, the phones and accessories have been carefully added to various categories. The promotion page also features Meizu Note 8, Ugreen Quick Charge 3.0 power bank, and the global version of the Meizu Note 9 smartphone, all carrying reduced price tags.

The ‘Coupons & Discounts’ section features specific coupons that can be used to buy items from official stores of leading manufacturers such as Ugreen, Meizu, Baseus, and more. For instance, if you end up spending $109 or more on the Ugreen official store, you can use a $10 off coupon and save money at checkout.

The ‘The Bestsellers’ category, on the other hand, includes well-received handsets and phone cases that you can now buy without breaking the bank. For example, the Doogee Y8c usually sells for $59.74, but you can buy it for just $53.77, thanks to a 10 percent discount that AliExpress is offering on the smartphone’s original selling price.

The next section called ‘Top Stores’ features specific coupons that have been assigned to official stores of leading brands such as Umidigi, Xiaomi, Lenovo, Apple, OnePlus, etc. The aforesaid coupons can be used at checkout to reduce the retail prices of the items available in these official stores.

It’s no secret that top-branded phones that boast an impressive array of features aren’t easy on the pocketbook, but AliExpress is giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to grab some of the most well-received smartphones without burning a hole in their pockets. These handsets have been placed under the ‘Mobile Phones’ section.

The ‘Cases & Screen Protectors’ section is teeming with mobile phone accessories that not only enhance the overall appearance of your phone but also improve its usability. On top of that, these phone accessories now carry considerably reduced prices.

Likewise, you can check out the rest of the categories including External Batteries, Chargers & Cables, Phone Repair Parts, Holders & More, Walkie-talkies Accessories, and More To Love for great discounts that will be available for a limited period of time. You can click here to visit the promotion page and take advantage of the coupons and avail the discounts.

Check Out Mid-Year Sale on Aliexpress

Honor 20 series sold over 1 million units in just 14 days in China

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Jeet

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Jun 17, 2019

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor recently launched the Honor 20 series smartphones in the Chinese market. The smartphones in this series, as usual, focuses on the camera department and comes with several upgrades compared to its predecessor.

Now, the Chinese company has revealed that it has sold over one million units of the Honor 20 smartphone within just 14 days of its launch in China. The pricing of the Honor 20 in China starts at 2,699 Yuan (~$390) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model. The 256GB storage model is priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$433).

Along with this announcement, the company has also revealed that the Honor 20 Pro smartphone will also be available for purchase in China from tomorrow, i.e. from 18th June. Till now, the Honor 20 Pro smartphone was announced in China but wasn’t on sale in the company’s home market.

The Honor 20 and 20 Pro smartphones are equipped with some common features. Both devices feature full HD+ 6.26-inch IPS LCD panels with punch-hole design and comes with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. Under the hood, the phones are powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 octa-core chipset.

The smartphones are running Huawei’s EMUI 9.1 custom user interface which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system. They also carry support for face unlock feature. For capturing selfies, they are fitted with 32-megapixel front-facing cameras.

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Both the phones come with a quad camera setup on the back panel. The Honor 20 has a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 48-megapixel main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

On the other hand, the Honor 20’s Pro variant comes with quad camera module that includes a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture, an OIS enabled 48-megapixel main sensor with f/1.4 aperture, an OIS assisted 8-megapixel telephoto lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

In China, both the smartphones come in two variants based on the memory configuration — 8GB RAM +128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage. The 128GB model of Honor P20 Pro is priced at 3,199 Yuan (approximately $460) while the 256GB storage model costs 3,499 Yuan, which is roughly $505.

(Source)

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Buy BRAUN Oral-B iBrush9000 Smart Sonic Electric Toothbrush for Just $83 from JoyBuy[Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 17, 2019

Brushing your teeth is important for good oral care. While you can choose between using an electric and a manual toothbrush for removing oral plaque that leads to decay, the electric toothbrush generates vibration, creating more micro-movements while brushing your teeth.

A top-end electrical toothbrush would normally set you back a pretty penny whether you buy it from an online or an offline store. If you’re in the market for an inexpensive electric toothbrush that doesn’t disappoint in terms of performance, the BRAUN Oral-B iBrush9000 Smart Sonic electric toothbrush might just fill the bill.

Normally carrying a steep $444.37 price tag, the BRAUN Oral-B iBrush9000 smart sonic electric toothbrush has now gone up for a heavily discounted price of just $83 on JoyBuy. This is a significant reduction in the device’s original asking price.

An absolute steal at this price, this rotating electric toothbrush boasts an impressive array of useful functions including anti-sensitivity, tooth whitening, tooth polishing, and tooth cleaning. Moreover, it delivers a frequency of 48,800 rpm.

Aside from that, the BRAUN Oral-B iBrush9000 Smart Sonic electric toothbrush is fully waterproof. This easy to charge electric toothbrush draws its juices from a robust battery that offers an impressive 2-week battery life. It has a 2-minute reminder feature.

You can follow this link in order to check out more details about the BRAUN Oral-B iBrush9000 and grab the discount, which will be valid for the white color version of this electric toothbrush.

Also, you can get $5 off when you purchased $20 with the coupon code PAYPAL4618 from June 18th to 19th. What’s more, you can get $6 off when you purchased $50 with coupon code Jd618Bsale from June 17th to 20th.

Buy BRAUN Oral-B iBrush9000 Smart Sonic Electric Toothbrush at a Lowered Price

Huawei removes lockscreen ads after user complaints

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Jeet

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Jun 17, 2019

Last week, many Huawei smartphone users reported that they are seeing advertisements on the phone’s lock screen. The ad is for Booking.com and if the user clicks on it, they are redirected to the travel portal.

The advertisement was reportedly being shown on several smartphone models from the company, including P20, P20 Lite, P20 Pro as well as a couple of Honor devices such as Honor 10 and Honor 20. Users from countries including the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Netherlands, Germany, and Norway complained about the ads.

After complaints from the user, the company has now removed advertisements from the lock screen. In a statement, the company said that the ads shouldn’t have been showing up on devices in the first place.

The company noted that choosing to implement this idea was a mistake and acknowledged that it was having a negative effect on people’s experiences with using their devices. It apologized for inconveniencing users and has stated that it is committed to bringing them a user experience that they will enjoy by continuing to improve the services.

Huawei has said that the ads which were showing up for people who had the built-in landscapes set as their lock screen wallpaper option have been removed from the company’s servers. This means that the users shouldn’t be showing back up for anyone else in the future.

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It noted that some users may have downloaded some or all of those ad images to their devices. They simply need to delete those images from the phones. If those images happen to pop back up, users need to drag up on the lock screen from the bottom edge. It will show a delete option followed by a confirmation box confirming that the user wants the image to be deleted from the device.

Huawei isn’t the first brand to show ads on its devices. Amazon is also doing the same for the smartphones sold through its Prime Exclusive program. But Amazon clarifies that Prime Exclusive phones, which offers a significant discount on the retail price, will be showing ads and deals on the lock screen.

Another China-based smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is also showing ads on the devices running MIUI OS. The company has confirmed that the ads are here to stay but is now optimizing the implementation of the advertisements.

(Via)

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Vivo X30, Y19 names trademarked with WIPO

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 17, 2019

In April, Vivo India had launched the Vivo Y17 mid-range smartphone and in March, the Vivo X27 lineup was made official in China. Fresh information reveals that the company could be now gearing up to launch new X and Y series of smartphones since it has registered X30 and Y19 monikers with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Last year, Vivo had launched in the Vivo X21 smartphone in March and it was succeeded by Vivo X23 in September. The successor of X23 was expected to debut as Vivo X25. However, the company decided to skip it and launch its next X-series phone as Vivo X27. Probably, the company may launch its next X-series smartphone in September.

It remains to be seen whether the company will be skipping X28 and X29 monikers to launch it as Vivo X30. There is no information available on the specifications of the Vivo X30. The Vivo X27 series include X27 and X27 Pro phones. Hence, there is a possibility that the company may announce Vivo X30 Pro alongside the X30 model.

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The Vivo Y19 name that has been trademarked with WIPO sounds like a successor for the Vivo Y17 that was unveiled in India recently. In the past few months, Vivo has launched Y-series smartphones like Y12, Y15 and Y17 with similar specs with slight differences in their specs. Hence, the upcoming Y19 phone may borrow many of its specs from the Y17 phone.

The Vivo Y17 comes with a 6.35-inch display with waterdrop notch. It carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels. The MediaTek Helio P35 chipset powers the Vivo Y17 phone with 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a big internal storage of 128 GB. There is a dedicated storage slot onboard for adding a microSD card.

The Vivo Y17 is one of the cheapest phones in India to feature a triple camera setup. It includes a 13-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is fitted with a front-facing camera of the 20-megapixel. The handset is loaded with FunTouch OS 9 based Android 9 Pie OS. It is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It is currently selling with a price tag of Rs. 15,990 (~$228). At launch, it was priced at Rs. 17,990 (~$257). The upcoming Vivo Y19 may land in India with a price tag of Rs. 17,990.

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Samsung Galaxy A30 gets White color option in India

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Jeet

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Jun 17, 2019

Samsung had launched the Galaxy A30 smartphone earlier this year in three color options — Black, Blue, and Red. Now, the company has introduced the fourth color options — White. Samsung Online Shop has already started selling the Samsung Galaxy A30 White color option in India.

The Samsung Galaxy A30 in White color is priced at Rs. 15,490 in India, which is same as the pricing of the Blue, Black, and Red color options which were launched in India in February this year.

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Coming to the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy A30 comes with a 6.4-inch Infinity-U Super AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, it is powered by the Exynos 7904 chipset and packs either 3/4 GB RAM and 32/64 GB internal storage with support for microSD card.

As for photography, the smartphone has a 16-megapixel f/1.7 primary camera on the back that is paired with a 5-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens. On the front side, there’s a selfie camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture.

The phone features a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity and has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device runs Android 9 Pie-based Samsung One UI and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support.

(Source)

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Vivo Z1 Pro live shots appear to reveal entire design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 17, 2019

The Vivo Z1 Pro is expected to debut soon in India as an international version of the Vivo Z5x smartphone that was recently launched in China. Compared to the Vivo Z5x, the Z1 Pro will be arriving with some improvements in departments like processor and front-facing camera. Vivo is yet to confirm the launch date of the Vivo Z1 Pro in India. Couple of live shots of the smartphone have been shared by Indian tipster Mukul Sharma today to reveal its entire design.

The Vivo Z1 Pro images show that the rear shell of the phone is fitted with a vertical triple camera setup at its top-left corner. A fingerprint scanner is available on its rear. The back panel of the phone seems to be made out of glass.

The Vivo Z1 Pro will be one of the first mid-range category smartphones to arrive with punch-hole display design. On June 20, Motorola will be launching the Motorola One Vision smartphone in India with the same display design. Coming back to the Z1 Pro, except for its thicker chin, the display is surrounded by slimmer bezels on all three sides.

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Vivo India has confirmed many features of the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone through its official page. It will be arriving as India first phone fueled by the Snapdragon 712 chipset. The Vivo Z5x features the Snapdragon 710. In comparison, the SD712 offers faster clocking speed than the SD710 chip.

The Vivo Z1 Pro will be equipped with a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. This feature is being dubbed as in-display camera technology. One of the above shown images show that the front camera will also double as face unlock feature on the Z1 Pro.

The Z1 pro will be packed with a huge battery of 5,000mAh capacity and it will carry support for 18W fast charging. However, it is yet to be confirmed whether it will be featuring a microUSB or USB-C port. The bottom edge of the phone features a 3.5mm audio jack, microphones and an external speaker apart from the charging port.

As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone. Probably, the company may make it official by the end of this month.

(source)

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Realme 4’s retail box shows up in video

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 16, 2019

In March of this year, Realme announced the Realme 3 smartphone, and it seems a successor is already in development. A video has surfaced online and it shows the retail box of the Realme 4.

The 10-second video was uploaded on YouTube yesterday and in it, we see the phone will come in a black box with “Realme” and “4” written in a gold/yellow font.

There are no specs yet but there is an alleged render of the phone which we have doubts about since it looks like the Realme 2 with just the position of the cameras changed. The source of the image also has no prior tweets save for the photo.

The phone is shown to have dual rear cameras arranged vertically, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and the same diamond-back design as the Realme C2.

The Realme 3 has a 6.22-inch HD+ with a waterdrop notch. It is powered by the Helio P70 (P60 in some markets), has dual rear cameras and packs a 4230mAh battery. We expect its successor should have a more powerful processor, better cameras, and maybe a higher-resolution display.

(Sources: 1, 2 | Via)

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Nokia 4.2 vs Vivo Y15 vs Realme 3: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 16, 2019

HMD Global is aiming a lot at the entry-level segment of the smartphones market in the last months. The Finnish giant which currently owns the Nokia brand recently launched several budget devices and the most powerful entry-level one is the Nokia 4.2. It mainly focuses on software as it is one of the most affordable devices enabled to the Android One program. In the same price range, there is also the new Vivo Y15 which is mainly focused on battery life, and Realme 3 by Oppo’s sub-brand which has performance and value for money as its strongest point. If you want to know which entry-level should you choose between this amazing trio, go ahead and read this specs comparison.

Nokia 4.2 vs Vivo Y15 vs Oppo Realme 3

	Nokia 4.2	Oppo Realme 3	Vivo Y15
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	149 x 71.3 x 8.4 mm, 161 grams	156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm, 175 grams	159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm, 190.5 grams
DISPLAY	5.71 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 295 ppi, IPS LCD	6.22 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD	6.35 inches, 720 x 1544p (HD+), 268 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, octa-core 2 GHz	MediaTek Helio P60, octa-core 2 GHz or MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core 2.1 GHz	Mediatek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	2 GB RAM, 16 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Android One	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, Funtouch OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 13 +2 MP f/2.2 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 13 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 13 + 8 +2 MP f/2.2, f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3000 mAh	4230 mAh, fast charging	5000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

A compact and lightweight device. This is one of the main advantages of the Nokia 4.2 if we compare it with its rivals in this comparison, as well as most of the budget devices out there. It fits great in a pocket and it is easier to use with one hand than most of the actual phones. Still, some may prefer the Vivo Y15 due to its reflective back and its larger screen.

Display

In each case, you get entry-level panels with similar specifications and the IPS technology. But they are not disappointing displays. Nokia 4.2 has a very small panel, that is great if you need a compact phone and you like one-handed use. The smaller diagonal even allows a higher level of detail due to the higher pixel density. However, I would go for the Vivo Y15 simply because it has a bigger 6.35 panel. My recommendation is not to choose one of these handsets just by looking at the display quality, as there are only marginal differences.

Specs & Software

Three different chipsets for three different levels of performances. Realme 3 wins, there is no doubt. It is faster and smoother thanks to its MediaTek Helio P60, and it even comes in a variant with the even more powerful Helio P70. There is not so much difference between the Helio P22 found on the Vivo Y15 and the Snapdragon 439 found on the Nokia 4.2. But I personally prefer the Nokia 4.2 because it is part of the Android One program, so it provides a smoother and bloatware-free experience as well as faster and more constant updates. Note that Nokia 4.2 is only available with up to 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, while Vivo Y15 has up to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, so it actually provides better performances in multi-tasking and more space.

Camera

Vivo Y15 has the most complete and versatile camera department, despite it does not necessarily click more detailed photos. But overall, I would go for the Vivo Y15 due to the presence of an ultrawide sensor and an awesome 16 MP front camera for selfies. Realme 3 Pro comes right after as it comes with a better main sensor for the rear camera, but the rest of the setup does not convince me. Nokia 4.2 is the less impressive one.

Battery

Vivo Y15 is equipped with a mammoth 5000 mAh battery which delivers up to three days of battery life even with pretty intensive use. That is simply amazing and one of the best battery phones out there. The second place goes to the Realme 3 with its still awesome 4230 mAh battery.

Price

Nokia 4.2 debuted with a €150/€135 price tag, Vivo Y15 costs €180/$160 and Realme 3 starts from €115/$100. Overall, Realme 3 is my favorite one due to its better performance, big battery, and decent cameras.

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Nokia 4.2 vs Vivo Y15 vs Oppo Realme 3: PROs and CONS

Nokia 4.2

PROs

Android One
Compact design
Affordable price
NFC

CONS

Low-end hardware

Vivo Y15

PROs

Huge battery
Big display
Triple cameras
Good selfie camera

CONS

Low-end hardware

Oppo Realme 3

PROs

High performance
Big battery
Fast charging
Good cameras

CONS

Nothing particular

Xiaomi to end MIUI Global Beta program in July

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 16, 2019

If you own a Xiaomi phone, you are either running a beta version or a stable version of MIUI (excluding those running custom ROMs or are on Android One). Most of those who run the former are those who want to test new features and offer feedback before they make it to a stable release. Come next month, that will no longer be possible.

A blog post on the Mi Community website has revealed that Xiaomi’s team of engineers will stop releasing a global version of MIUI Beta for all devices beginning July 1, 2019.

Apparently, a lot of people are beginning to use MIUI Beta as more models get announced. However, that is not how Xiaomi wants its users to experience MIUI. Henceforth, the software team wants to focus on stability and frequency of releasing stable version updates.

A lot of users of MIUI have not taken the news well. Several comments on the blog post show disappointment at the decision. Multiple users even say beta versions are more “stable” than the so-called stable versions. However, there are some users that are optimistic about the decision since Xiaomi is promising more frequent stable updates.

One common point is that Xiaomi is releasing too many phones and doesn’t seem to have enough personnel working on global versions of its software hence the reason for the decision.

What do you think about Xiaomi’s decision to stop releasing global beta versions of MIUI? Let us know in the comment box.

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Huawei P30 Pro (VOG-AL00m) new TENAA listing reveals its 6 GB and 12 GB RAM variants are coming soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 16, 2019

Past reports have revealed that VOG-AL00 and VOG-TL00 model numbers belong to the Huawei P30 Pro that was announced in April with Huawei P30 smartphone. A new model number of the Huawei P30 Pro has been certified by China’s TENAA telecom authority. The new listing of VOG-AL00m on TENAA has revealed that Huawei may soon release two new variants of P30 Pro in China.

In China, the Huawei P30 Pro is already available in three models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 5,488 Yuan (~$794), 8 GB RAM + 256 Gb storage for 5,998 Yuan (~$866), 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage priced at 6,798 Yuan (~$982). The fresh listing of the VOG-AL00m reveals that the company may soon launch the P30 Pro in 6 GB and 12 GB RAM models.

Probably, the Huawei P30 Pro may come in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB / 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. Not only the P30 Pro, even the Huawei P30 with model number ELE-AL00m is expected to release in two new variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

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Coming back to the TENAA listing of VOG-AL00m, its other specs resembles are same as the original P30 Pro. It houses a 6.47-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It supports 1080 x 2340 pixels. The handset houses a 4,200mAh battery which is mentioned with its 4,100mAh minimum capacity on TENAA.

The Kirin 980 chipset will be powering the handset along with Android 9 Pie OS. Its rear features 40-megapixel + 20-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera setup. It may also come with a ToF sensor which is mentioned on the TENAA listing. The handset features a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. The handset comes with a microSD card and its AMOLED display is fitted with in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Huawei is yet to confirm on the existence of the new variants of Huawei P30 and P30 Pro smartphones. With fresh listings of new variants of the Huawei P30 series surfacing on TENAA, the company is likely to make them official soon.

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Vivo V1913A/T full specifications and images leaked on TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 16, 2019

A new Vivo smartphone with model number Vivo V1913A/T was recently spotted with its images on TENAA. Now, the TENAA listing of the Vivo V1913A/T phone has been updated with full specifications. It appears to be an upcoming mid-range phone from the Chinese firm.

The V1913A/T smartphone measures 159.53 x 75.23 x 8.13mm and it weighs 179 grams. It is equipped with a 6.38-inch AMOLED display that carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. There seems to be some issue with the uploaded images of the smartphone on TENAA since its front view is not clearly visible. However, it appears that it features a waterdrop-style notch screen.

The Vivo V1913A/T is packed with a 4,390mAh minimum capacity battery. Its typical capacity could be around 100mAh+ more. It is powered by an octa-core processor that works at 2.0 GHz. The Android 9 Pie is loaded on the device. It will be overlaid with FunTouch UI from Vivo.

The smartphone is likely to release in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. Both models may feature of 128 GB of native storage. It features a microSD card slot for additional storage.

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The rear panel of the Vivo V1913A/T smartphone is fitted with a vertical triple camera setup. It includes a 16-megapixel, an 8-megapixel and a 2-megapixel triple camera setup. The secondary lens may have ultrawide shooting capabilities whereas the third sensor will be for adding depth effects. On the frontside of the Vivo V1913A/T is a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

There is no fingerprint scanner on the backside of the Vivo V1913A/T phone. Its AMOLED display is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The large-sized battery of the phone carries support for rapid charging. The left edge of the smartphone has a volume rocker and a power key. There seems to be a dedicated button for accessing AI Jovi assistant.

As of this writing, there is no information available on the exact identity of the Vivo V1913A/T smartphone. Now that the phone has appeared with full specs on the database of Chinese telecom authority, it may go official either in this month or in July in China.

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How to Unlock Bootloader on the Xiaomi Mi 9?

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Simranpal Singh

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Jun 16, 2019

Xiaomi Mi 9 is the flagship device of the Chinese smartphone maker. The successor of Mi 8 carries high-end specifications and features. Due to immense popularity, third-party developers have developed various new MODs, themes and custom ROMs for the device. Xiaomi Mi 9 recently attained the root access via TWRP recovery. In this guide, we will let you know the procedure to unlock bootloader on Xiaomi Mi 9.

Xiaomi Mi 9 comes equipped with a 6.39-inch display having a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC coupled with 6GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. In optics, Xiaomi added a triple rear camera module comprising of a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel sensor, and another 16-megapixel camera. There’s a 20-megapixel camera on the front for selfies. It runs on MIUI 10 based Android 9.0 Pie. The dual-SIM smartphone offers Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, NFC, USB Type-C, 3G, and 4G support.

Unlocking the bootloader is a significant task on any Android smartphone before customizing the firmware and rooting it. Xiaomi Mi 9 also comes with a locked bootloader and users have to unlock it, before modifying the system with new MODs. Unlocking the bootloader is a part of the rooting process. Users need to unlock the bootloader, then install the TWRP using fastboot and then root the device using Magisk or SuperSu.

Note: GizmoChina.com is not responsible for any damage to smartphone and data while unlocking the bootloader. The process will void your warranty.

Necessary Downloads

Download Google ADB and Fastboot Tools
Get latest Xiaomi USB Drivers
Download Xiaomi Mi Unlock Software

Pre-requisites:

Backup important data on your Xiaomi Mi 9.
Maintain a 50-60% battery on the device.
Carefully follow and execute the commands below.

Steps to Unlock Bootloader on Xiaomi Mi 9

Unlocking the bootloader is the first and the foremost step in attaining the root access on any device. Today, we will unlock the bootloader of Mi 9. Follow the guide carefully:

Extract/Install the Google ADB and Fastboot Tools on the PC.
Install the Xiaomi USB drivers on the PC.
Enable Developer Option by tapping the Settings > About Phone > MIUI version 7 times.
Now enable the USB Debugging and the OEM Unlock option by heading to the Settings > Developer Options.
Now login to your Mi account by heading to the Settings > Mi account > Mi Cloud > Enable Sync and Find Device. (If other devices are in sync with the same account, we suggest to disable Sync on them temporarily.)
Download and Extract the Mi Flash Unlock tool on the PC.
Upon extracting, open MiFlashUnlock.exe file from the folder and click Agree on the disclaimer page.
Enter the login details of the same Mi account you logged-in on the Mi 9.
Now boot the device into the Fastboot/Bootloader mode by pressing and holding the volume keys + Power key for about 10 seconds.
After booting into fastboot mode, now connect it to your PC via the USB cable.
The Mi Flash Tool will show the Mi device as successfully connected.
Once connected, then click on the Unlock button.
The unlocking process will start, and once again press Unlock anyway button on the following popup.
Sometimes Xiaomi will make you wait for 48-72 hours to unlock a phone when it is at 90%. Otherwise, it will complete to 100%, and you will get ‘Unlocked Successfully’ notification. (If Xiaomi bars your device under the waiting window, then you have to repeat the process from step 10.)
Reboot your device after the process is completed.

If you get into any problem, let us know via comments below. We hope you have successfully unlocked the bootloader of Xiaomi Mi 9.

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Huawei Nova 5i Pro gets listed on Jingdong

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 16, 2019

Huawei’s Nova 5 series may actually not have three models but four. Chinese mega online store, Jingdong, has listed a fourth one called the Nova 5i Pro which should also launch alongside the Nova 5i, the Nova 5, and the Nova 5 Pro.

We don’t know what the phone looks like as the images used for the listing are of the Huawei Y9 (2019) and the Huawei P20 Pro to serve as placeholders.

The Huawei Nova 5i will come with a punch hole display and quad rear cameras. The pro version may also come with a similar design and the same number of sensors but differ with respect to the camera specs or maybe the chipset inside.

The Nova 5i is said to have a Kirin 710 processor while the Nova 5 and the Nova 5 Pro will come with Kirin 810 and Kirin 980 processors respectively.

Huawei has scheduled June 21 as the day for the launch of the new phones.

(Source, Via)

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Huawei P20 Lite (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy M40 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 15, 2019

Despite the U.S. ban and its huge effects, Huawei did not stop releasing smartphones and it will soon launch the P20 Lite 2019, a revival of the old-gen Lite version of the P20. The handset will belong to the midrange segment and it will have a lot of competitive rivals. Its most important rivals from the best Android smartphones manufacturers released this month are the new Galaxy M40 by Samsung announced a few days ago, and the Xiaomi Mi 9T, that is the global version of the Redmi K20. This comparison will let you discover which of these competitive mid-rangers has the highest value for money in 2019.