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Vivo Z5x may be rebranded as Vivo Z1 Pro for India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A recent report had revealed that Vivo’s forthcoming Z-series phones will be available for purchase exclusively through online channels. Now, Vivo India has confirmed that it will be collaborating with Flipkart for the sales of the upcoming Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone. The Chinese firm hasn’t launched a smartphone with Vivo Z1 Pro moniker in any market yet. It is speculated that the Vivo Z5x that had arrived in China as the company’s first phone with punch-hole display will be rebranded as Vivo Z1 Pro for India.

Vivo India has released couple of teaser videos through its social media channels to reveals some of the key features of the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone. The smartphone will be arriving with in-display camera technology which indicates that it could be featuring a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The smartphone is expected to arrive with a long-last battery and AI triple camera.

The Vivo Z1 Pro will be offering seamless performance. However, the Chinese manufacturer hasn’t revealed the technical specs of the smartphone. The above teasers from the company clearly suggests that the Vivo Z5x could be rebadged as Vivo Z1 Pro in India. Probably, the Vivo Z1 Pro could be arriving with slightly modified specs.

Editor’s Pick: Vivo Z5x Review: Punch Hole Screen And Big Battery

Vivo Z5x Specifications

The Vivo Z5x features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display that supports full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 710 chipset powers the smartphone with up to 8 GB of RAM. The highest variant of the phone comes with 128 GB of storage. The phone is equipped with a microSD card slot for additional storage.

Vivo Z1 Pro

The Z5x comes with a 16-megapixel in-display camera for shooting selfies. Its rear side is fitted with 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera module. A fingerprint sensor is placed on the back panel of the phone. The 5,000mAh battery of the smartphone carries support for dual-engine 18W fast charging through microUSB.

The Vivo Z5x variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at 1,398 Yuan (~$200), 1,498 Yuan (~$215), 1,698 Yuan (~$245) and 1,998 Yuan (~$289).

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OnePlus 7 gets a new update, brings camera improvements

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Habeeb Onawole
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The OnePlus 7 is getting another update just a week after getting one. The last update brought features like Fnatic Mode and DC Dimming, but this new update focuses on camera improvements and brings a new security patch.

The new update arrives as OxygenOS 9.5.5 and is 125MB in size. Below is the complete change log:

System
  • Updated Android security patch to 2019.5 (May).
  • General bug fixes and improvements.
Camera
  • Improved overall contrast and color performance.
  • Improved accuracy and stability of autofocusing.
  • Improved clarity and color of Nightscape.
  • Improved brightness and clarity in extreme low-light scene of Nightscape.

OnePlus itself hasn’t announced the update is available as it has only rolled it out to a select few. Once it is announced, it should roll out to more users. Those who have received it have praised the camera performance and say there is a very noticeable difference in the picture quality.

Last week, OnePlus also released a new update for the OnePlus 7 Pro. That also brought significant improvements to camera performance. According to a OnePlus staff, the update is actually the build that was used for DxOMark’s camera test. The OnePlus 7 Pro has a DxOMark score of 111 points, it shares the third spot with the Honor 20 Pro.

The OnePlus 7 is already available for sale in India, China, and Europe. It has a 6.41-inch AMOLED screen with a waterdrop notch. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 855 processor, up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its front-facing camera is a 16MP sensor and on the back is a 48MP + 5MP dual camera combo. The phone also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, NFC, and a 3700mAh battery with 20W fast-charge.

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Huawei Mate 20 X 5G edition passes 3C certification in China

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Simranpal Singh
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Huawei’s smartphone business has tumbled amid the ongoing trade war between the US and China. The recently launched Huawei P30 series also failed to garner sales due to the recent trouble it faced in the US. However, the Chinese electronics maker is not stopping by these hurdles, and they are working on future devices. After several leaks and rumours, Huawei Mate 20 X 5G edition appeared on the 3C Chinese certification agency.

The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G has received a compulsory Certification which hints at the imminent launch in China. Although the 3C certification did not reveal any new detail about the device, however, it poured some light on the already known internals. Some new images of its rear side bearing a 5G logo also appeared along with its rear quad camera module. Unlike two color options on Huawei Mate 20 X, the 5G version is expected to come with a new color scheme.

The 5G support in Huawei Mate 20 X 5G version is facilitated by the Balong 5000 modem chipset which is the world’s first single-core 5G baseband modem. It is capable of achieving 4.6 Gbps download rate in the 6Ghz low-frequency band. The speed improves by 10X to 6.5Gbps if using millimeter wave or high-frequency band. The Kirin 980 chipset based on the 7nm process will bring 5G SA and NSA independent support.

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Huawei Mate 20 X 5G carries a 7.2-inch Samsung OLED display with the resolution of 2244 x 1080 pixels. In optics, there will be a triple rear camera module featuring a 40MP primary camera, 20 MP secondary, and another 8MP sensor. There’s a 4200 mAh battery which support 40W SuperCharge 2.0 technology. The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G runs EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9.0 and packs 128GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via Nano-Memory Card.

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Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Internet Washing Machine and Dryer Pro for 2999 yuan ($433)

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Yesterday Xiaomi held a launch conference where a total of eight products were announced. No doubt the smart wearables carried the day with the Mi Band 4, Amazfit Verge 2, Amazfit Verge Lite, Amazfit Health Watch all making their debut. The tech giant also launched a couple of smart products under the MIJIA brand. One of them is the MIJIA Smart Washing Machine and Dryer Pro with a 10kg washing capacity.MIJIA Internet WMIJIA Internet Washing Machine and Dryer Proashing Machine and Dryer Pro

This model can be regarded as an upgraded version of the first gen model that was launched in March this year. The first gen. model was launched as a set of washing machine and a dryer and the set comes with a hefty price tag of 5499 yuan ($727). The washing machine alone costs just 1999 yuan ($297) but then you’ll have to shell out an additional 3999 yuan ($529) if you want the dryer. It isn’t so this time around, as the MIJIA Internet Washing Machine and Dryer Pro is priced at 2999 yuan ($433) and comes equipped with both the washing machine and dryer in one.MIJIA Internet Washing Machine and Dryer Pro

The Mijia Internet washing and drying machine Pro supports smart dispensing of detergent and also has a remote control function using Xiaomi’s universal remote control. This means you can remotely control washing and drying by placing dirty clothes in the washing machine. The device also comes with the highest A+ efficiency standard. It simulates the hand-washing, smashing, wringing and shaking process with higher intensity and higher frequency so that the washing ratio reaches 1.11 super high value.

Not only that, the Mijia Internet washing and drying machine adopts micro-steam nursing technology, and the hot air with a wind speed of up to 18m/s in the laundry compartment quickly penetrates the fabric, and after the pressure-expanding and soft finishing, the fabric fiber is restored to the fabric. Soft and elastic, it removes 99% of the bacteria while strong winds blow away the dust.MIJIA Internet Washing Machine and Dryer Pro

More importantly, it uses the industry-leading BLDC variable frequency motor to precisely control the washing rhythm. This motor is stable and efficient, and more energy-efficient and quiet. The maximum dehydration speed is 1400 rpm, and the dehydration and drying time is fast and efficient.MIJIA Internet WMIJIA Internet Washing Machine and Dryer Proashing Machine and Dryer Pro

Xiaomi also showcased the MIJIA Internet Washing Machine and Dryer Pro with a washing capacity of 8kg. In addition to the washing mode, the washing machine is touted to have a weft removal rate of up to 97.14%. At the same time, it utilises a 1200 conversion frequency energy-saving motor and also supports 12 modes. The gadget will be officially launched on June 16 and will come with a 1,699 yuan ($245) price tag.

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Xiaomi washing machine and dryer set
The first-gen model Washing Machine and a separate dryer

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Lenovo announces ZUI 11.1 developer edition, brings back U-Touch navigation

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Habeeb Onawole
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Lenovo has announced a new version of its ZUI user interface. The new ZUI 11.1 developer edition brings a bunch of new features and even brings back a much-loved feature – the U-Touch navigation.

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Below are some of the new features for the new version of the user interface:

  • Redesigned U-Health app.
  • New themes.
  • Support for three-finger screenshot.
  • U-Touch gesture navigation – swipe left to switch apps, swipe up to go back home, swipe up and hold to open multi-tasking menu, swipe left from the middle to go back.
  • HD Bluetooth audio support.
  • Battery percentage now inside battery icon to save space.
  • New display settings for devices with HDR10 support.
  • New cloud service with support for backing up phone settings, notes, alarms, and contacts.

The new ZUI 11.1 is still in closed beta and will become available on the official website as a public beta on June 18.

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The Galaxy S10 lost more value in 1 month post-launch than the iPhone XS lost in 9 months!

By
Jed John Ikoba
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BankmyCell recently released a report on smartphone depreciation for 2018 which shows that the Galaxy S9 models are among the fastest depreciating models in terms of trade-in value. The company has released another report which details the resale value of the current Samsung flagship Galaxy S10 side-by-side with Apple‘s latest iPhone XS/XR.

Today’s follow up report details the resale value trends of the Galaxy S10 and iPhone XS/XR ranges. It is interesting to note that the projections look grim for consumers as the flagships are likely to depreciate at a much more aggressive rate in 2019, especially for Galaxy S10 series. The report shows that the Galaxy S10 lost more value in the first month after its launch than the iPhone XS lost in 9 months. The Samsung Galaxy S10 models lost 46.69% in the first month of release while the iPhone XS/XR range lost 42.40% in 9 months of release.

Samsung released a 1TB version of the S10 but it didn’t hold up in value as it is shown to have recorded the highest monetary loss in the first month, going from a starting price of $1,600 down to $750, losing $850. However, the Galaxy S10e had the biggest depreciation rate in the first month (-53.3%).

The iPhone XS/XR also saw some significant depreciation in value, with the iPhone XR (256GB) having the biggest depreciation of -$368 among the three available storage variants.

The iPhone XS 512GB variant also had the biggest loss in monetary value, going down from $1,349 to $706. For the iPhone XS Max models, the same scenario also played out, with the biggest loss coming to the 512GB version whose price fell from $1,449 to $801 in nine months.

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This pattern of smartphone depreciation is that even though the variant with the largest storage offers the biggest value for money at inception, they depreciate faster in value.

Another important thing we could draw out from the report is that even though the iPhone XS range is outperforming the Galaxy S10 range in terms of resale value, it isn’t a cause for celebration for Apple owners. The iPhone XS is losing value much faster than the iPhone X did in 9months post-launch. In fact, the XS lost -13.85% more value than the iPhone X.

So, there is a raging storm ahead for both Apple and Samsung. Both companies have also seen their market shares tumble in some major markets like India and China.

 

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Essential Phone could have a Successor after all

By
Joel Joseph
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The first Essential Phone may not have been a commercial success, but the brand managed to garner a decent fan following. It was said that the company had canceled the development of its second generation model last year owing to weak sales. Despite these reports, it looks like the Essential PH-2 may meet us after all.

Essential PH-1
Essential Phone

Recently, Essential founder Andy Rubin, who has been reclusive on Twitter since late last year replied to a tweet asking a fellow Essential fan to ‘Hang Tight’. He further said that the company ‘Will make an announcement’. Given that this reply from the Android co-founder was to a discussion about the Essential 2, it could be a big hint that there’s a new phone incoming.

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Last year, Andy Rubin had to face several sexual harassment allegations during his time at Google. Ever since the scandal, he has been very reclusive and has tweeted just four times this year. So when he decided to reply to a nine-month-old tweet all of a sudden, it has to mean there’s something big coming our way. Unfortunately, we can’t be sure whether it’s the Essential PH-2 or some other consumer product.

Despite the criticism received by the first Essential PH-1 model for its sub-par camera and expensive price tag, it is still loved by a lot of fans because of its prompt updates. Even the phone’s design was ahead of its time. So, the second generation could finally hit the sweet spot especially if it comes with powerful camera setup. However, there still isn’t any conclusive evidence that Andy Rubin’s comments were for a new smartphone. So, we’ll have to wait for more details.

 

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Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Goes Up for Pre-Order on Giztop

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Vinay Patel
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The long-awaited Mi Band 3 successor dubbed the Mi Band 4 was officially unveiled in China on June 11. Still riding high on the success of the Mi Band 3, Xiaomi has furnished the Mi Band 4 with better hardware and radically overhauled features.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4

The standard, as well as the NFC versions of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4, has gone up for pre-order on Giztop. While the standard version of the Mi Band 4 will set you back $39.99, you’d need to shell out $10 extra for the NFC model, which carries a $49.99 price tag.

An absolute steal at this price, the newfangled smart bracelet from Xiaomi sports a 39.9% bigger display than its predecessor. It employs an AMOLED color screen and has a 2.5D scratch-resistant tempered glass on top for added protection.

The NFC model supports payments via AliPay and WeChat Pay. Moreover, the Mi Band 4 has been certified to 5ATM standards, making it water resistant to up to 50 meters. On top of that, it has improved the 6-axis high-precision sensor that intelligently identifies various types of swimming strokes such as Medley, Butterfly stroke, Backstroke, and more.

Aside from that, the Mi Band 4 is capable of tracking six different sport modes including indoor running, outdoor running, exercise, swimming, cycling, and walking. You can control Xiaomi’s IoT products using the Xiao AI voice assistant, which appears when you lift the band.

Furthermore, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 comes with a heart rate monitor that provides accurate data at any time. Other features include sleep monitoring and sport monitoring along with an intelligent alarm function. The Mi Band 4 adopts Bluetooth 5.0 technology and supports Android 4.4 and iOS 9.0 or above.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 and pre-order your favorite variant of the bracelet from Giztop. Note that the estimated delivery is set for the end of June this year.

Pre-Order Xiaomi Mi Band 4 on Giztop

China to reportedly spend over $65 billion on AR/VR by 2023

By
Jeet
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According to the report published by the International Data Corporation (IDC), China’s market spending on augmented reality and virtual reality (VR/AR) is forecast to exceed $65.21 billion in 2023. The amount mentioned in the report is far beyond the forecast of spending $6.53 billion dollars of the market spending in the year 2019.

As per the report, between the years 2018 and 2023, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the spending in the VR/AR sector will reach 84.6 percent, which is higher than the 78.3 percent CAGR of the global market.

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In terms of commercial applications of AR/VR, the three fields include training, retail showcasing, and industrial maintenance. In terms of consumer spending, VR games, AR games, and VR videos take up the top three spot, with the spending volume scaling up to $9.59 billion by 2023.

It says that China will see the largest AR/VR spending totals throughout the forecast, followed by the United States. The two countries will account for nearly three-quarters of all spending worldwide by 2023. The report also adds that AR software will be the second fastest growing category, enabling it to overtake VR software spending by 2022.

Globally, the AR/VR market is projected to witness stellar growth because of the booming gaming industry as well as the rising need for head-mounted displays. A report from MRFR suggests 73.3% CAGR in the augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) market between 2018 and 2025.

The AR/VR market is projected to gain traction mainly due to a massive wave of demand from multiple sectors. Healthcare, life & sciences, education, gaming, entertainment, e-commerce, and retail are fueling significant demand for this technology.

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The verticals of e-commerce and retail are expected to push the AR & VR market substantially due to rising competition among industry giants. E-commerce companies such as Amazon and Flipkart are using AR & VR technology to revolutionize the online shopping landscape by providing a virtual reality shopping experience.

Furthermore, with prompt developments witnessed by the 5G technology, integration of the same in the augmented and virtual reality technology is likely to push the market. Many organizations are adopting augmented reality and virtual reality technology to enhance the consumer experience of their products and services.

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Xiaomi unveils Ninebot’s awesome Mijia Self Balancing e-Skates

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Airyl Jaszly
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While we’ve all seen skates before, I don’t think anyone’s seen anything like this. Xiaomi has gone and unveiled the latest Ninebot product, the Mijia Self Balancing e-Skates. I don’t think I can understate how awesome this looks, it’s got an almost futuristic feel to it. Ninebot’s mastery of self balancing boards and segways have given us this pretty cool pair of skates. So, let’s take a closer look at the brand new Mijia Self Balancing e-Skates.

First off, let’s take a close look at some of the thing’s specifications. Each balance wheel weighs about 2.6kg, which isn’t too bad. The chassis is a one-piece die-cast magnesium alloy that weighs in at 354g. Xiaomi and Ninebot tout it is being lightweight and very strong, so hopefully it holds up well overtime. Unfortunately, it only supports people of up to 80KGs, so there’s a chance some won’t get to experience it.

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Each balance wheel has six high-powered 18,650 batteries and can last up to 80 minutes. There’s an intelligent BMS battery management system on board that helps distributes the load in a low battery state, effectively protecting the battery. Ninebot also says you should only use these on flat and dry ground, if that weren’t already obvious enough.

Ninebot claims that all their 20 years of experience have come together to make the Mijia Self Balancing e-Skates. They’re supposedly just as complex as car, only shrunked down to the size of a shoe. In fact, that’s something they keep bringing up, so it’s clear they’re proud of it. In terms of pricing, the Mijia Self Balancing e-Skates go for 999 yuan and will go one sale on the 18th on June.

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GeekBuying’s 7th Anniversary Sale Kicks Off with Great Discounts, Big Coupons and More

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Vinay Patel
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Known for coming up with amazing promotions, unmissable deals, and great discounts, GeekBuying is all set to launch its hotly-anticipated 7th Anniversary Sale. The promotion is slated to start at 16:00 (UTC+8) today, June 11.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, GeekBuying’s latest promo offers great discounts on a wide selection of top-end products. In a bid to simplify and expedite the search process, the promotion has been split into two sections including:

  • Check In To Win A $100 Coupon

You need to be logged into your GeekBuying account to stand a chance of getting coupons during the promotions. In order to ensure you get more coupons, all you need to do is to check in frequently. You can check-in between June 11-17 (UTC+8).

Those who check-in regularly will be more likely to receive check-in discounts. The aforesaid discounts will be accumulated and can be redeemed to coupon later.

  • Post & Win

In order to participate, GeekBuying users need to share posts with #Geekbuying7th on Instagram. Instagram posts with the above-mentioned hashtag will be featured on the event page under the ‘Post & Win’ category.

GeekBuying will be choosing five lucky participants who will qualify for free gifts. It is imperative for those interested in getting these gifts to share more posts with #Geekbuying7th on Instagram.

The next section dubbed ‘Flash Deals’ is brimming with all sorts of electronic items that you can now buy at lowered prices. The Xiaomi Hey Plus Smart Bracelet and the Mi 9 smartphone are also gracing the section, bearing heavily discounted price tags.

Xiaomi Hey Plus Smart Bracelet

Sporting a 0.95 Inch OLED display with a high screen resolution, the Xiaomi Hey Plus offers more vivid content for easy readability. Despite its big screen, the bracelet comfortably fits the width of the wrist. It has 5ATM water resistant and comes with an HRM heart rate monitor function.

The Xiaomi Hey Plus smart bracelet would normally set you back $79.99, but you can now buy it for a dropped price of just $32.99, under the ‘Flash Deals’ section on the promotion page. You can click here to avail the discount, which will be available for a limited period of time.

 

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Smartphone

Placed under the ‘Flash Deals’ category on the event page, the Mi 9 smartphone was made available to the public in March this year. The global version of the recently launched phone with 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM usually retails for $691.99, but GeekBuying is offering it for a dropped price of just $418.99.

You can head straight to this link in order to grab the discount, which will be valid for the Ocean Blue color version. Note that the promo is slated to end shortly. The Xiaomi Mi 9 offers the following features:

  • 39-inch FHD+ display with 2340×1080 pixels resolution
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, Octa-core, 2.84GHz processor
  • Adreno 640 GPU
  • 0MP+12.0MP+16.0MP triple rear cameras
  • 0MP front camera
  • MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie OS
  • 3300mAh built-in Lithium battery
Get 39% Off on Xiaomi Mi 9 Smartphone

 

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Huami Health Watch vs Amazfit BIP: Specs Comparison

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Simranpal Singh
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Huami recently unveiled Amazfit Health Watch with the ability to accurately measure ECG and heart rate. The square designed watch carries a 1.28-inch color display and improved battery life. The Amazfit BIP and Health Watch share various similarities in terms of design, specifications, and pricing.

Huawei Amazfit health watch is a cheaper alternative to the Amazfit Verge 2. It hosts a flat dial squarish design as like of the Amazfit BIP. Huami introduced silicone bands for the black and white color variants, while the brown color is available with the leather strap. The new watch features Huangshan No.1 SoC with some exciting features.

Huami Amazfit Health Watch vs Amazfit BIP: Specs

 Huami Amazfit Health Watch Huami Amazfit BIP
Weight25 grams32 grams
Display1.28 inch, 176 x 176 pixels1.2-inch color display, 176 x 176 pixels
ProcessorHuangshan No.1 SoC with AI supportMediatek
MemoryN/AN/A
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.0 LE, NB-IOTBluetooth v4.0
Additional SensorsPPG heart rate sensor, IMU, ECG Sensor, GPS, GLONASSAccelerometer, GPS, GLONASS
Water ResistanceIP68IP68
Battery200 mAh, Li-Ion, 7 Days190 mAh, Li-ion, 45 Days battery life
Other Features Gorilla Glass 3, sports tracking, intelligent voice assistant,Polycarbonate Build, Digital Clock Face, Activity tracker,

Huami Amazfit Health Watch is successor to the Amazfit BIP. It flaunts a new squarish design with a PVD craft metal bezel and beautiful straps. To bring AI support, Huami added Huangshan No.1 SoC. The new watch comes with NB-IOT narrowband network technology allowing it to report multiple emergencies without the Bluetooth connection. There is a considerable improvement in the new Huami Health Watch over its predecessor.

Design and Display

The Amazfit Health Watch follows the fundamental design principle of the Huami BIP smartwatch. It carries the same four-sided design along with the 1.28-inch color display having the 176 x 176 pixels resolution. It is 3ATM water-resistant smartwatch as like its predecessor. Amazfit Health Watch measures 42 x 35 x 12.5mm in dimensions and weighs 45 grams. In design terms, both the smartwatches look identical without any significant change.

Software and Hardware

The new smartwatch majorly involves the ECG sensor and the optical heart rate sensor. It can detect arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation. It is powered by the world’s first NPU enabled Huangshan No.1 processor.

There’s a 6-axis low-power IMU, ECG sensor and PPG heart rate sensor. It comes with a narrowband network technology which doesn’t require Bluetooth connection to report emergency health services. It can send critical data in case the user gets into some serious health condition like low heart rate, fall, etc. The four-sided metal wrap is present around its squarish dial for the stylish look. There are four core AI intelligence engines like cardiac biometrics engine, ECG, ECG Pro, and Hearth Rhythm Abnormality Monitoring Engine.

On the other hand, the Amazfit BIP is limited to four modes like outdoor running, indoor running, cycling, and walking. Also, it does not carry any AI feature to automate some functions. Along with the speed reminder feature, and excessive heart rate reminder, the new watch effectively and efficiently tells about the ECG data derived from the latest AI module.

Battery

The battery of Amazfit Health Watch is uplifted to 200 mAh with a minor increase from 190 mAh in the Amazfit BIP. However, the insignificant increase in the battery size didn’t help it to improve on the standby time. The new watch’s battery life has reduced from 20 days to 7 days due to the presence of varu=ious new features.

Pricing

The Amazfit Health Watch is available for 700 Yuan, which roughly translates to $100. It will be made available in China later this month. Huawei Amazfit BIP currently retails at $65 (449 Yuan) in China. You can pre-order the Amazfit Health Watch now.

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Apple in talks to buy Intel’s German modem unit

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Airyl Jaszly
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According to a new report from The Information, Apple is in talks to buy a portion of Intel’s smartphone modem business. This isn’t the first time Apple has been rumored to have an interest in Intel’s modem business, but today’s report suggests that Apple is still in talks with the company about a potential deal.

The two companies have been in discussions since last year, but The Information warns that the talks could still fall through without a deal. The Information estimates that a deal for Intel’s German modem business could bring “hundreds” of modem engineers to Apple. Intel’s chip production facilities are headquartered in Germany after a 2011 purchase of chip maker Infineon.

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The publication notes that a number of former Intel executives, who were assimilated as part of the Infineon deal, now work at Apple. While some were recruited years ago, others, like Stefan Wolff, former manager of Intel’s German modem outfit, came to Cupertino within the past few months. In February, Apple hired former Intel executive Umashankar Thyagarajan, an engineer thought to play a key role in the development of the chipmaker’s XMM 8160 5G modem.

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The company had been planning to use Intel’s 5G chips for its 2020 iPhones, but rumors indicated Intel wasn’t able to meet design deadlines, causing the relationship between the two companies to sour. Apple is now planning to use Qualcomm’s 5G modem chips in its 2020 5G iPhones, and is also working on its own modem chip development for later devices.

In the future, Apple is aiming to reduce its dependence on suppliers like Qualcomm by creating its own modem chips, but the company still has a few years to go before the technology is ready. Apple has been telling new modem chip hires in San Diego that it doesn’t expect to release devices with its own modem chips until 2025.

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HMD Global executive admits about confusing Nokia naming scheme

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Jeet
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HMD Global, the Finnish company which now makes Nokia branded smartphones, has done a pretty good job of reviving the Nokia brand. This is impressive given that it did so when the smartphone market is overcrowded and is fiercely competitive.

However, there’s one thing that the company failed to foresee is how confusing its smartphone naming scheme could become. As far as the naming of the Nokia smartphones goes, the company doesn’t seem to have a clear system and is creating confusion among the customers.

Nokia Logo

Now, HMD Global‘s General Manager Pranav Shroff has also admitted about the poor naming scheme for the Nokia smartphones during an interview with Gadgets 360. He said, “We owe it to our consumers — and generally everybody — to make sure [our product portfolio is] clear. If we have not made that clear, and I agree that we haven’t, then that is something we need to work on better.”

For instance, the Nokia 7.1, which is supposed to be a follow-up to the Nokia 7 Plus, isn’t actually a newer, upgraded version of the Nokia 7 Plus. This leads one to wonder what “Plus” even means. Another example if the Nokia 1 Plus, which isn’t a good choice when there’s a popular smartphone brand named OnePlus.

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However, it seems that the company is learning from its mistakes and has plans to come up with a solution. Pranav Shroff said that “We have a job to do there if we haven’t done it well enough, which I can see. So yes, the strategy [for the future] is to make sure to bring the simplicity that we always wanted to have.”

He clarified that the company now intends to cut back on the “Plus” models if not get rid of them, and will also bring back the simplicity and clarity to the naming scheme.

During this interview, he also talked about launching the Nokia 9 PureView, the company’s current flagship smartphone with five rear camera sensors, in the Indian market. While the phone’s launch has been teased a few times by the company, the exact launch date is not yet known.

Up Next: Nokia 2.2 entry-level smartphone launched for Rs. 6,999 (~$100); Features 5.71-inch display, Helio A22 and 13MP camera

(Source)

Saudi Arabia is open to using Huawei technology

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Jeet
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Amid the US-China trade war, Huawei has become a target and is facing various restrictions that essentially aims to stop the company from doing business. While various countries have imposed a ban on Huawei, here comes some good news for the Chinese telecom giant.

Saudi Arabia’s technology minister has said that he sees no problem in using products made by Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies Co. In an interview with Kyodo News, Abdullah bin Amer al-Swaha said: “we don’t see a problem” when asked whether he has any concerns about using Huawei products.

Huawei Logo

On the sidelines of a Group of 20 ministerial meetings on trade and digital economy in Tsukuba, eastern Japan, he said, “when it comes to building our digital economy, we have two guiding principles. The first one, we’re an open economy, so we are always pro-partnership, whether it comes from the East, Europe, or from the West. The second guiding principle, as long as those companies and those solution providers comply with our technical, regulatory and cybersecurity requirements, we’re more than happy to work with them.”

He also said that the country is planning the largest commercial rollout of the next-generation 5G mobile network in the Middle East and North Africa and that he hopes a cooperation agreement signed with Japan on Sunday will help make further advances in IT.

Editor’s Pick: Huawei is requesting developers to publish apps on its app store

While Huawei has been cruising pretty well in these trying times, the ban has clearly taken a toll on them. A senior executive for the company came out during the CES Asia technology show and said that Huawei’s plans to become the top smartphone manufacturer in the world may have to wait. He also claimed that Huawei currently still sells 500,000 to 600,000 smartphones a day in a speech at the CES Asia technology show in Shanghai.

Earlier this year, Huawei, which dominates the Chinese smartphone market, overtook Apple as world number two and said it believed it would overtake Samsung “earliest this year, and next year at the latest.”

Up Next: Huawei halts delivery and development of new notebooks PCs

(Via)

Huawei MediaPad M6 to launch alongside the Nova 5 series

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Habeeb Onawole
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It has been more than a year since Huawei announced the MediaPad M5 series, with the exception of the MediaPad M5 Lite which was announced in September 2018. A new info says that Huawei will announce the MediaPad M6 alongside the Nova 5 on June 21.

The info comes from Slashleaks contributor @Rodent950 who shared a poster of the upcoming tablet on Twitter. The poster was originally uploaded on Weibo by @宅数码Kael (Home Digital Kael) and it shows the upcoming tablet.

Huawei MediaPad M6

Thanks to the poster, we know the device will have even bezels surrounding it. It will also have a single rear camera and a USB Type-C port. Another key info we can make out from the image is a 3.5mm audio jack. This is a big deal since Huawei removed the audio jack o the MediaPad  M5.

The MediaPad M6 will come in Champagne Gold as shown in the image but there should be at least one more color variant. We also expect it to come with the Kirin 970 chipset, have quad-speakers and a fingerprint scanner, and run EMUI 9 based on Android Pie.

(Source, Via)

 

UP NEXT: Huawei’s PC business might just be the worst hit as it halts deliveries and development

Giveaway – Win an Ulefone Armor 6E Smartphone

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Ulefone Armor 6E comes with 6.2-inch notch screen, having the resolution of 2240 x 1080 pixels. Powered by Helio P70 chipset and ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU, Ulefone Armor 6E runs smoothly. In camera department, the handset ships with 16MP+2MP rear camera and 8MP front-facing camera with AI capabilities, which can take beautiful and satisfying photos. Ulefone Armor 6E arrives with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which is enough for daily use. What’s more, the handset is fueled by 5000mAh battery, which can be used for two days with one charge in moderate use.

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Red Magic 3 price in India could be Rs. 36,999 for 8 GB RAM model, claims report

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Nubia Red Magic 3 gaming phone will be debuting in India on June 17. Nubia had launched it first in China in April as the successor to Red Magic Mars smartphone that was unveiled last year. In India, it will be rivaling with the recently launched Black Shark 2 gaming phone from Xiaomi. The Black Shark 2 has been released in India with a starting price of Rs. 39,999 (~$576). Leaked information shared by 91mobiles reveal that the starting variant of the Red Magic 3 could be priced at Rs. 36,999 in India.

Red Magic 3 June 17 Launch Date in India

According to the report, Nubia wants to aggressively price the Red Magic 3 smartphone in India. Hence, there is a possibility that it could be priced lower than Rs. 36,999 (~$533). In India, the 8 GB RAM edition of the OnePlus 7 is selling for Rs. 37,999 (~$547). Probably, the pricing of the Red Magic 3 could be closer to the starting model of the OnePlus 7 (6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage) that is selling for Rs. 32,999 (~$475) in the country.

In China, the Red Magic 3 was introduced in four variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are respectively priced at 2,899 Yuan (~$419; Rs. 29,088), 3,199 Yuan (~$462; ~Rs. 32,098), 3,499 Yuan (~$505; ~Rs. 35,108) and 4,299 Yuan (~$521; ~Rs. 43,185). It remains to be seen whether Nubia will be bringing all the variants of the Red Magic 3 smartphone to India.

Red Magic 3 Specifications

The Red Magic 3 features a 6.65-inch AMOLED display that offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution. The smartphone is fitted with a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear shell features an RGB-lit strip, a rear camera of 48-megapixel and a fingerprint scanner. The rear camera can shoot 8K videos and 1920 fps super slow-motion videos. The Red Magic 2.0 UI flavored Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the device.

ZTE Nubia Red Magic 3

The Snapdragon 855 chipset powers the Red Magic 3 smartphone. Its massive 5,000mAh battery supports 27W rapid charging through USB-C. The cooling system of the smartphone includes a cooling fan. It features a 3.5mm audio jack and it lacks support for a microSD card slot.

(source)

UP NEXT: Nubia Red Magic 3 Review: A stunning gaming smartphone comes with 8K video recording

Vivo X15 leaked renders reveal it lacks 3.5mm audio jack

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A fresh leak reveals that a X-series Vivo phone called Vivo X15 may go official soon in China. The source that has leaked information on the existence of the Vivo X15 has also shared some renders to reveal its design from all angles. Vivo’s X-series includes high-end phones such as Vivo X27, Vivo X27 Pro and Vivo X23. However, the appearance of the Vivo X15 reveals that it could be an affordable smartphone.

The upper bezel of the display is not clearly visible in the render. However, the source claims that it features a wide notch. The chin of the device is also quite thick. The upper edge of the phone seems to be barren whereas its bottom side is equipped with a USB-C port and an external speaker. The smartphone lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

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A volume rocker and a power key are located on the right side of the Vivo X15. There is a SIM card slot available on the left spine. It is difficult to determine whether the gradient colored rear of the phone is made out of polycarbonate material or glass. It is equipped with a vertical dual camera setup and a dual-tone LED flash. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the rear shell of the device. At present, there is no information on the specifications of the Vivo X15 smartphone.

Editor’s Pick: Vivo Z5x Review: Punch Hole Screen And Big Battery

Vivo has recently launched the Vivo Z5x mid-range smartphone in China. It is the company’s first smartphone to feature a punch-hole display. The handset houses a 6.53-inch display that supports full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 710 chipset is present under the hood of the device with up 8 GB of RAM. The highest variant of the phone features 128 GB of native storage.

The Vivo Z5x is equipped with a 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup and a frontal shooter of 16-megapixel. The smartphone is packed with a behemoth battery of 5,000mAh capacity that carries support for 18W charging. In China, it comes in four models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are respectively priced at 1,398 Yuan (~$202), 1,498 Yuan (~$216), 1,698 Yuan (~$245) and 1,998 Yuan (~$289). It is speculated that the Vivo Z5x will be debuting soon in India.

(source)

UP NEXT: Vivo X27 Symphony Summer official images released; Pre-sales to start on June 18

ASUS ROG Phone 2 with 120 Hz Display to launch in July

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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ASUS had announced the ROG Phone gaming smartphone in June 2018. Hence, the arrival of its successor is overdue. The Taiwanese firm has now confirmed that the ROG Phone 2 will be arriving with a display that will offer a refresh rate 120 Hz. Now that the company has started sharing official information on the ROG Phone 2, its arrival could be close at hand.

ASUS has collaborated with “Under the One Man” game from China and has said that its next ROG Phone will offer increased refresh rate. The firm has also promised that upcoming games will be enhanced to deliver 120 Hz experience. The ROG Phone that had released last year supported 90 Hz refresh rate. The ROG Phone 2 will be third phone apart from Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2 to arrive with 120 Hz display.

The Taiwanese firm had recently confirmed through Weibo that it will be working with Tencent Games for the ROG Phone 2. The Chinese gaming firm will assist in enhancing the gaming experience on the upcoming ROG phone.

Editor’s Pick: Asus blocked by Delhi High Court from using Zen or ZenFone branding in India

The other specifications of the ROG Phone 2 are currently under the wraps. However, it is being speculating that the Snapdragon 855 chipset will be present under the hood of the ROG Phone 2. Also, its highest configuration model could be equipped with 12 GB of RAM. There is a possibility that the smartphone may come with a robust heat dissipation system and it may sport a better design. ASUS has also mentioned in a Weibo post that the ROG Phone 2 will be launching in July. However, the exact launch date is yet to be disclosed.

The ASUS ROG Phonev from last year came with 6-inch AMOLED display with 18:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. It did not feature a microSD card slot but came in bigger internal storage options of 128 GB and 512 GB. The smartphone featured 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual camera setup and a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. It houses a 4,000mAh battery that supported 30W fast charging. For heat dissipation, it featured a carbon cooling pad, copper heat spreader and 3D vapor-chamber. It delivered enhanced gaming experience through built-in ultrasonic sensors that were dubbed as Air Triggers.

(source|via)

UP NEXT: Zenfone 6 to launch as ASUS 6z in India on June 19

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