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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Huawei has been cruising pretty well in these trying times, but it’s clear the ban has taken some toll on them. A senior executive for the company came out during the CES Asia technology show and gave us a glimpse into the status of the company. According to him, Huawei’s plans to become the top smartphone manufacturer in the world may have to wait.
We would have become the largest in the fourth quarter (of this year) but now we feel that this process may take longer,” said Shao Yang, chief strategy officer of Huawei Consumer Business Group, without elaborating on reasons. 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.
Huawei may be in a pretty bad spot at the moment, but things aren’t all bad. They’ve been pushing for more developers to put their apps on the Huawei AppGallery, and their upcoming OS is also in the works. It’s still nothing great, but it could be much worse for the company right now. As for how long Huawei can keep this up, we’re not sure.
Earlier this year, the beleaguered Chinese manufacturer overtook Apple as world number two and said it believed it would overtake Samsung “earliest this year, and next year at the latest.” This was despite the fact it has effectively been frozen out of the US market on national security grounds.
Samsung‘s new smartphone, the Galaxy M40, is now official, and unlike the other M-series smartphone, this is powered by a Snapdragon processor. Not just any Snapdragon processor but the Snapdragon 675. It also brings along some other upper mid-range features and a surprising price tag.
The Galaxy M40 starts at INR 19,990 (~$280). To keep the price low, Samsung has equipped it with a PLS Infinity-O display and not a Super AMOLED type. The screen has a punch hole in the top left corner just like the 2018 Galaxy A8s and is covered with Gorilla Glass. However, it doesn’t come with a speaker at the top for calls but pumps out sounds by vibrating the screen (Screen Sound Technology).
There is 6GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage paired with the processor. A MicroSD card slot (hybrid) will let you add up to 512GB of additional storage. Inside the notch is a 16MP f/2.0 camera while the rear is home to vertically stacked triple cameras.
The primary camera is a 32MP f/1.7 sensor and it is paired with a 5MP f/2.2 Live Focus camera and an 8MP 123° ultra-wide angle camera. It can record slow-mo videos at 240fps as well as hyper-lapse videos. The Galaxy M40 has Widevine L1 certification and Dolby Atmos 360° surround sound. Sadly, it doesn’t have an audio jack but Samsung has included a pair of Type-C earphones in the box.
The M40 has a 3500mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner but also supports Face Unlock. The phone runs One UI based on Android Pie out of the box, has NFC, and Bluetooth 5.0.
It comes in two color variants (pictured above) and will go on sale on June 18 at 12 noon.
Do the above specs sound familiar? Yes, they do. These are the exact specifications as the Galaxy A60 which is sold in China.
LG has announced a new phone in its home country of South Korea. The phone which is called the LG X6 is actually a rebranded LG Q60. The Q60 was announced back in February at MWC alongside the LG K40 and LG K50.
The LG X6 has a 6.26-inch LCD display with a waterdrop notch at the top and a thick lower bezel. LG’s upcoming W-series smartphone will be its third phone with a waterdrop notch. The X6 is powered by the Helio P22 processor and paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
The phone has a 13MP selfie camera and 16MP + 5MP + 2MP triple rear cameras arranged horizontally just like on the LG G8 ThinQ. The 5Mp camera is a 120° ultra-wide angle camera while the 2MP camera is a depth sensor. Below the cameras is a fingerprint scanner. There is also a dedicated Google Assistant button on the side, DAC, DTS:X audio with 7.1 surround sound. It also has NFC with support for LG Pay and like a bunch of LG phones, this is also MIL-STD 810G compliant.
The LG X6 runs LGUX7 based on Android Pie and packs a 3500mAh battery. It comes in New Moroccan Blue and Aurora Black with a price tag of KRW 349,800 (~$296).
Xiaomi’s smart wearable device arm, Huami unveiled the next generation Amazfit Verge 2 smartwatch in China. The new smartwatch is facilitated with various new advancements, including the latest premium design, improved hardware, and enhanced battery life. Today, we will compare the Huami Amazfit Verge and Amazfit Verge 2 to help you know the actual difference between both the devices.
Huami has always remained the best choice for the users who do not want to spend a lot on buying other premium smartwatches. Due to affordability and Xiaomi’s vast supply chain, Huami controls 12.1 percent of the total smartwatch sales accounting for more than 50 million units.
Huami Amazfit Verge vs. Amazfit Verge 2
Huami Amazfit Verge
Huami Amazfit Verge 2
Weight
46 grams
46 grams
Display
1.3 inches, 360 x 360p, AMOLED
1.39-inch AMOLED, 454 x 454pixels
Processor
dual-core 1.2 GHz
Snapdragon Wear 2500 1.1GHz
Memory
512 MB RAM, 4 GB ROM
512 MB RAM, 4GB ROM
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS, GLONASS
NFC, Bluetooth 4.2+BLE, WiFi, GPS, GLONASS,
Additional Sensors
Heart rate sensor, air pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor
Huami is making fitness bands since the first Xiaomi Mi Band. A couple of years ago, Huami diversified the portfolio by introducing wearables under its Amazfit brand. The Amazfit Verge received excellent response last year from the users, and now here’s the Amazefit Verge 2. It carries features such as real-time ECG monitoring. There are several other progressions in the Amazfit Verge 2. Let’s discuss the major changes in the improved yet new smartwatch.
Design and Build
Huami has always maintained build quality across its wearable portfolio. The newly launched Amazfit Verge 2 also follows the same footsteps. Amazfit Verge 2 comes with a premium designed round dial and skin texture. It is crafted with Microcrystalline zirconium ceramic body with extremely high hardness. It takes 35 days of precision processing and 24 complex methods to build the ceramic body. Amaze Verge 2 weighs 40 grams and measures 22.60 x 4.30 x 1.26 cm. Unlike the polycarbonate chassis build on the predecessor, Amazfit Verge 2 carries premium material making the smartwatch more durable.
Both the watches have an IP68 rating for a splash and dust-proof experience. A silicone strap is available with the Verge 2 smartwatch, whereas the Silicone+ leather hybrid strap is added on the ECG version.
Display
The Verge 2 features a 1.39-inch AMOLED color display with the resolution of 454 x 454 pixels, whereas its predecessor measures at a 1.3-inch display with the resolution of 360 x 360 pixels. The new display flaunts retina-grade pixel density of 326 PPI. There’s a significant change in the display of both the watches.
Software & Hardware
The Amazfit Verge 2 features a Snapdragon Wear 2500 series processor clocked at 1.1 GHz. It comes with a 512 MB RAM and 4GB eMMC storage. The watch combines the inbuilt e-SIM technology compatible with all Chinese carriers for 4G VoLTE services. However, the Amazfit Verge sports a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor with the same RAM and storage configurations. In addition to the heart rate monitoring and multi-sport tracking, the new watch supports PPG & ECG monitoring and built-in Alipay offline payment support using NFC.
In the software department, the watch supports ten different sports activities like running, walking, riding, mountaineering, football, etc. The company has even teamed up with the Tencent to bring various services like music streaming, live translation, and QQ chat features on the watch. It is compatible with any device running Android 4.4+ and iOS 9.0.
Battery
Amazfit Verge 2’s 420 mAh battery can sustain up to 28 hours while using the 4G services. The backup will considerably improve if you turn off the e-SIM services. It can remain on standby for 20 days upon full charge. Surprisingly, its predecessor gives better battery backup due to the absence of heavy features. Amazfit Verge lasts five days with regular usage.
Price
Considering the price of Amazon Verge 2, it is a steal deal with a small increment over the Amazon Verge. The Amazfit Verge 2 standard version is available for 999 Yuan ($144), whereas its predecessor was made available for $116. However, this time, users can also own an Avengers limited edition for 1499 Yuan ($216) and the ECG version for 1299 yuan ($187). Only 5000 units are available for the Avengers limited edition.
Amazfit Verge 2 is already up for pre-orders and is scheduled to go on sale in July.
HTC recently announced that it would hold a launch event in Taiwan on June 11. Keeping true to its word, the tech giant has launched two new smartphones. The models are named HTC U19e and Desire 19+ and both fall in the mid-range segment.
HTC U19e
The HTC U19e features a 6.0-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080×2160 pixels. The display uses the 16:9 aspect ratio with no notch at the top. Thus, the bezels art the top and bottom edges are quite sizable. There are two camera sensors at the top bezel. One is the selfie camera which is a 24MP f/2.0 shooter while the second one is a 2MP Iris scanner for secure unlock.
The HTC U19e is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM. The phone also comes with 128GB of internal storage and a 3,930mAh battery.
At the rear, the U19e packs a dual camera setup housing a 12MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture, teaming up with a 20MP f/2.6 2x telephoto camera. The rear panel seems to have a transparent design which shows the internals. There is equally a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The U19e comes in two colours: Extraordinary Purple and Modest Green. The device comes with a price tag of TWD 14,900 (~$477).
HTC Desire 19+
On its part, HTC Desire 19+ packs a 6.2-inch HD+ display with a water-drop notch. The waterdrop notch houses a 16MP selfie camera.
The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The 4GB RAM version comes with 64GB storage while the 6GB RAM version packs a 128GB storage. Keeping the lights on is a 3,850mAh battery.
The Desire 19+ packs a triple camera sensor at the rear. The three cameras are stacked at the top right corner in a vertical alignment. The rear camera setup is comprised of a 13MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide angle and a 5MP depth sensor.
The HTC Desire 19+ is expected to go on sale in Taiwan in early July with a price tag of TWD 9,990 (~$318) for the 4GB+64GB model and TWD 10,990 (~$350) for the 6GB+128GB model.
The LG W series is an upcoming line of smartphones destined for India. The new smartphones will be sold online only according to reports and Amazon India seems to be the exclusive partner.
Based on a landing page on Amazon, we already know what one of the phones will look like as well as some of its features. Now, more details have surfaced and they include some key specs.
As a refresher, the LG W series smartphone will have a waterdrop notch, triple rear cameras, and a fingerprint scanner on the back. It will also come in three color variants with a gradient finish. The new info says the phone will have a thickness similar to that of a pencil.
It has also been revealed that the phone will be powered by a 12nm octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GGHz. Now, there are a couple of processors that fall under this category. There are MediaTek’s Helio P22 and Helio P60 processors. There is also Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 439 processor. We are not sure which of these chipsets it is but since it also states there will be a focus on AI, it might just be the Helio P60.
The LG W series smartphone will pair that chipset with a 4000mAh battery that should last a whole day on a single charge. It will also have LG’s Boombox proprietary sound technology.
LG will ship the phone with Android 9 Pie out of the box. However, we hope it will get an update to Android Q when it is official and also receive regular security updates.
There is still no news of when the phone will launch or how much it will cost. The landing page on Amazon does say the phone will have a “pocket-worthy price tag” and “never before prices”, so we are optimistic, it won’t break the bank.
Xiaomi has announced two new smart speakers today. The smart speakers – the Xiao Ai Speaker Universal Remote Edition and Xiao Ai Speaker Play are powered by its Xiao Ai assistant.
Xiao Ai Speaker Universal Remote Edition
The smart speaker comes in black with a rectangular prism design. On the top are the controls which include the play/pause button, volume control buttons and the microphone mute button. It weighs 468 grams and is 140 millimeters tall.
The smart speaker’s main function is its ability to control several smart home products. Xiaomi says it can control up to 5000 different smart home products. It is able to connect to these products either via Wi-Fi, Infrared, and Bluetooth. For example, it can connect to the Mijia Bluetooth Temperature and Humidity sensor and you can ask the speaker what the temperature or humidity is and it will get the readings from the sensor. That way, you don’t have to get up to check the readings on the sensor or open the Mijia app to view the readings.
Xiaomi says the Bluetooth gateway feature will be available via an OTA update in August.
The speaker has a 360° far-field microphone that is able to pick up your voice commands from any corner of the room. it also has 4 built-in infrared sensors that allow it to control appliances as far as 10 meters away.
There are lots of other features for all members of the family. It has access to several internet radio stations, a database of stories and rhymes for kids, and music streaming services.
The speaker connects via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1. It charges via a Micro USB port and ships with a 5V/2A charger. It is priced at ¥199 (~$29) and is available for pre-order on the Youpin store and will go on sale tomorrow.
Xiaomi Xiao Ai Speaker Play
This speaker has the same rectangular prism design but comes in white. It can also control several smart products from different brands including Phillips and AUX but connects only via Wi-Fi.
Just like the Universal Remote Edition, the Xiao Ai Speaker Play can stream music, read stories to kids, and stream from several internet radio stations.
It is priced at ¥169 (~$24) and will be available for purchase on June 18 on Mi.com.
It is always quite tricky to convert a carrier locked device to the International version. It involves various steps that you should follow very carefully. After guiding you to unlock bootloader and Install TWRP recovery on OnePlus 7 Pro device, today we will help you to convert the T-Mobile based OnePlus 7 Pro to the International variant.
OnePlus launched the new flagship smartphone series last month featuring specifications like Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, fast charging, and QHD display. For the first time, OnePlus unveiled two new smartphones – OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro to answer the increasing expectations from fans. It features a 6.67-inches Quad HD+ Fluid AMOLED display at 3120×1440 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device is available in three different variants: 6GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB. The triple rear camera setup sports a 48MP+8MP+16MP sensors, and on the front there’s a 16MP pop-up selfie camera.
The conversion to a global variant facilitates users with global updates. Rather than waiting for the carrier to roll out update after several months, the user can easily enjoy the global updates directly from the OEM. It also allows users to install Magisk modules as these don’t work on the T-Mobile firmware.
Guide to convert T-Mobile OnePlus Pro 7 to International Variant
Then, installTWRP Recovery on OnePlus 7 Pro. Note: don’t reboot the system, the device will boot itself into the TWRP recovery.
Unplug from PC once device auto boots into TWRP.
Now transfer the 9.5.3 OTA zip to USB OTG and attach it to your phone.
In TWRP, select Install > Storage > USB, and then tap the 9.5.3 OTA zip to install it (Installation will take some time). Note:Do not reboot until the process completes. Also, it may have some errors but in the end, everything will be fine.
Now switch slots, if you selected the fastboot –set active=b then now select fastboot –set active=b. Also, flash TWRP again on the new slotusing this guide. Note: Make sure to select a different slot than before flashing TWRP.
Once again back in TWRP, select Install > Storage > USB, and then tap 9.5.3 OTA zip to install it (Installation will take some time).
Now on both slots, now we have OOS 9.5.3.
Reboot your device.
As expected, the phone will loop back to the stock recovery, after replacing the TWRP.
Now, select English > Wipe data and Cache and Erase everything (Music, Files, Pics).
Now Reboot system and you will find Global OxygenOS 9.5.3 running on your system.
We hope you have successfully booted OnePlus 7 Pro with the International firmware version. If you have any problem or issue, let us know via comments below.
Huami has been pretty active as of late, and they’re not stopping anytime officially. Their latest gadget is the AMAZFIT Health Watch, with some pretty interesting features to boot. It’s a fully functional health oriented smartwatch. It’s got quite a nice design too, so let’s take a closer look at the new AMAZFIT Health Watch.
The wearable is equipped with NB-IoT independent communication. It can report emergency health events in real time without Bluetooth connection. It can transmit important contents such as low heart rate, PPG monitoring, atrial fibrillation and fall detection. In addition, this watch can store up to 60 minutes of ECG data locally and last up to 7 days.
AMAZFIT also offers some cloud health services for users. You can directly log all your health data and get online consultation on your health, and there’s even a feature that issues an emergency SMS in case your heart acts up. On top of all this, it’s also 3ATM water resistant, so there’s absolutely no issues with taking the gadget on a jog.
What’s most interesting is that it runs on the Huangshan No.1 chipset. The Huangshan No. 1 (MHS001) is the world’s first wearable processor that comes integrated with AI neural network. It features four core artificial intelligence engines — cardiac biometrics engine, ECG, ECG Pro, and Hearth Rhythm Abnormality Monitoring Engine. It’s quite the chipset, and we expect to see it more in Xiaomi‘s upcoming wearables.
The watch comes in a bunch of different colours. They all come with silicone bands, with the exception of the brown variant that comes with an actual leather strap. We haven’t received word of an official price for the watch, but it should come fairly soon. Until then, stay around on Gizmochina.com for more news on the Huami AMAZFIT Health Watch.
According to the data released by IDC, Xiaomi is still leading the Chinese wearables market in the first quarter of this year and is being closely followed by Huawei.
The report reveals that in Q1 2019, Xiaomi managed to ship more than 19.5 million units of its wearable devices, registering a year-on-year increase of 34.7 percent. The sales of basic wearable devices, which does not support third-party apps, grew 25.5 percent while smart wearable devices grew 84.6 percent YoY.
The data revealed by IDC states the top five companies in China in terms of wearable devices market are Xiaomi, Huawei, Apple, BBK, and Wuzhou Wireless, with a market share of 21.9%, 18.5%, 10.2%, 7.4%, and 2.5% respectively.
The report attributes Xiaomi’s success to the company’s lineup of cost-effective earphones and the popularity of the Xiaomi’s Mi Band fitness tracker even in the overseas market. On the other hand, Apple is relying on its newly released AirPods and Beats series.
While Xiaomi is dominating the Chinese wearable devices market, the interesting thing in this report by IDC is the growth of Huawei. As per the report, Huawei’s shipment in this segment increased by a massive 214 percent compared to the same period last year.
The primary reason behind such massive growth of Huawei is believed to the launch of several wearable devices, including TalkBank B5, Honor Band 4, and Watch GT among others. Also, the sales of Huawei FreeBuds and Honor FlyPods also helped the company grow its market share in China.
Xiaomi has today launched its next-generation fitness tracker — Mi Band 4. It comes with a 39.9% bigger display compared to its predecessor and is now using AMOLED color screen with 2.5D scratch-resistant tempered glass on the top. It also supports Xiao AI voice assistant which can be used for controlling Xiaomi’s IoT products.
It also comes with the ability to make NFC payments. It is water resistant up to 5ATM and comes with an upgraded 6-axis high-precision sensor to track various activities. The non-NFC model costs 169 yuan (~$25) while the NFC model is priced at 229 yuan (~$33).
Huami has today unveiled the next-generation model of the Verge smartwatch in China. The device known as Amazfit Verge 2 deviates significantly from the Verge with a refreshed design but on the inside, it dwarfs the Verge with several new features. The Amazfit Verge 2 builds on Huami’s aspiration to position the smartwatch line as not just a sports-centric watch like the Stratos but a complete smartwatch. This time around the company seems to have gotten it right with the simple but classy design. The Verge 2 also looks to take on the Apple Watch series 4 with several spectacular features and affordable pricing. Huami also announced the Amazfit Verge Lite which had already been unveiled on its official store with same features as the Verge but a cheaper price tag.
DESIGN & FEATURES: AMAZFIT VERGE 2
The flagship Amazfit Verge 2 smartwatch comes with a spectacular design manufactured using a new material different from the plastic body which the first-gen Verge utilises. It comes with a premium build that looks more like the much-loved Stratos. The Verge 2 has a Microcrystalline zirconium ceramic body with skin texture and extremely high hardness. Huami says the ceramic body comes out after 35 days of precision processing and that it wet through 24 complex processes.
The Verge 2 features a 1.39-inch AMOLED color display with a resolution of 454x454pixels with retina-grade 326 PPI. The display is covered with a 2.5D glass which offers some bit of protection. The watch comes with four redesigned custom watch faces; simple, dashboard, classic, and caterpillar.
On the internals, the Amazfit Verge 2 smartwatch is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2500 series processor with a frequency of 1.1GHz. The processor is paired with 512MB of RAM while there is 4GB of eMMC storage onboard. The watch also comes with a built-in e-SIM communication module, making it the first 4G VoLTE call-supporting smartwatch from Huami. The e-SIM function isn’t tied to any particular carrier network but supports all the carriers in China. The Verge 2 has a 420mAH battery with a battery life of 28 hours, obviously, due to the heavy features onboard. The watch also comes with a GPS module that can be used for ten different sports modes (running, walking, indoor running, indoor riding, elliptical, mountaineering, outdoor riding, football, skipping, trail running).
Another spectacular feature on the Amazfit Verge 2 is the ECG version. The ECG version integrates Huami’s Huangshan No. 1 AI processor, which not only enables accurate heart rate monitoring 24 hours a day but also allows for real-time screening of PPG & ECG arrhythmia with atrial fibrillation. The watch also comes with features such as Alipay offline payment support, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2+BLE, WiFi, etc. The watch has an IP68 rating just like its predecessor which means you still can’t take a shower with it.
Huami is also in partnership with Tencent to bring Tencent music streaming, live translation and QQ chat features on the watch. The feature will be added via an OTA update in the near future.
The Verge 2 comes with silicone straps while the ECG version has a Silicone+ leather hybrid strap. Huami also announced that the Verge 2 will support keyless entry and keyless start functions on cars the Verge 2 will support keyless entry and keyless start functions on cars manufactured by Xiaopeng Automobile. The feature will debut on the P7 model in no distant time. There is also a special Avengers Limited edition of the Verge 2.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
As for the prices, the Amazfit Verge 2 standard version is priced at 999 yuan ($144), the Avengers limited edition with just 5000 units available costs 1499 yuan ($216) while the ECG version is priced at 1299 yuan ($187). Reservation for the standard version opens today in China while the Avengers Limited Edition and ECG version are scheduled to go on sale in July.
At a launch event today in China, Xiaomi has launched a number of gadgets, including the Mi Band 4 fitness tracker. Along with that, it also launched Xiaomi English Teaching Gadget, which is powered by smart assistant XiaoAI.
As said, the device’s screen measures only 4-inch and is small enough to be easily held on the user’s palm. It packs 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It also comes with dual physical buttons.
It aims to change the English teaching method and comes with various methods of learning the language, including checking words fast, backing up words, and traveling abroad. It supports all three modes of function — listening, voice, and visual.
Powered by the company’s own Xiao AI smart voice assistant, the device comes pre-installed with five authoritative dictionaries, which includes Oxford Dictionary, Collins COBUILD Advanced, New Age Chinese-English Dictionary, Modern Chinese Dictionary, and Xinhua Dictionary.
The company has also included support for scientific correction of the pronunciation and true demographic demonstration. XiaoAI provides image + sound + pictogram + brain map, thus mobilizing all senses to make sure you learn the language as easily as your native language.
The company has revealed that the English Teasing Gadget powered by Xiao AI comes with support for 224 countries and regions around the world. It comes pre-installed with offline transactions of Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean languages.
The built-in offline version of this English Teaching Gadget also supports 4G Internet access and provides a Wi-Fi hotspot sharing network. While the standard model is priced at 499 Yuan (~$72), the 4G supporting model costs 999 Yuan (~$145). It will be available for pre-sale from tonight and will go on sale from 18th June in China.
As expected, Xiaomi have launched their latest Mi band 4 today in China. It’s the successor to the popular Mi Band 3 launched in May 2018. In India alone, the company has sold more than 1 million units of Mi Band 3. With the all-new Mi Band 4, Xiaomi is offering better hardware and improved features. It now comes with a 39.9% bigger display and is now using AMOLED color screen, and there’s even 2.5D scratch-resistant tempered glass on the top.
With the NFC support, the Mi Band 4 can be used for making payments through AliPay and WeChat Pay. It is also water resistant up to 5ATM (50 meters) and sports an upgraded 6-axis high-precision sensor to intelligently recognize different type of swimming strokes including Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly stroke, and Medley. It can also track 6 different sport modes like indoor running, outdoor running, exercise, swimming, cycling, and walking.
It also supports Xiao AI voice assistant which can be used for controlling Xiaomi’s IoT products. XiaoAi assistant comes up when you lift up the band, so lifting your wrist lets you play music, set the schedules. On top of that, you can even set all these to work with voice commands, so it’s pretty flexible. Perhaps most useful is the ability to finally make NFC payments, at least in the NFC variant.
So, what about pricing? The device comes in two variants, a version with NFC that costs 229 yuan ($33) and a variant without NFC for a more affordable 169 yuan ($25). On top of that, there’s also a Avengers Limited Edition that comes with unique coloured bands, a custom metal dial and a matching metal wrist buckle. It looks really cool, and it costs 349 yuan ($51). The first round of sales will begin on the 14th of June.
Today, Honor had held a launch event in India to announce the Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro and Honor 20i smartphones. Huawei’s sub-brand also announced the Honor Pad 5 tablet in the country. The tablet has arrived in the country in 10.1-inch and 8-inch editions.
Honor Pad 5 10.1 and 8-inch Specifications
The 10.1-inch and 8-inch display variants of the Honor Pad 5 carry support for full HD resolution. The 10.1-inch model comes with eye protection modes. The older Kirin 659 fuels the 10.1-inch model whereas the Kirin 710 SoC is present under the hood of the 8-inch variant.
Both models come in 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage models. They are also equipped with microSD card slots for additional storage. The 10.1-inch model has EMUI 8.0 based Android Oreo OS onboard whereas the 8-inch variant is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS and Magic 2.0 UI. Both tablets come with kids mode. The 8-inch model carries support for GPU Turbo 2.0 for enhanced graphics performance while playing games.
The Honor Pad 5 10.1-inch and 8-inch tablets are equipped with rear-facing cameras 8-megapixel. There is a 2-megapixel camera on the frontside of the 10.1-inch model. On the other side, the Honor Pad 5 8-inch slate features an 8-megapixel front camera.
The Honor Pad 5 10.1-inch has a fingerprint sensor whereas the 8-inch model carries support for face unlock only. They are equipped with dual stereo speakers. The 10.1-inch model has Harmon Kardon audio technology and Histen 5.0 whereas the 8-inch tablet has Dolby Atmos audio capabilities.
Honor Pad 5 10.1 and 8-inch Price and Availability
The 32 GB and 64 GB Honor Pad 5 10.1-inch models are respectively priced at Rs. 16,999 (~$245) and Rs. 18,999 (~$273). On the other side, the 32 GB and 64 GB Honor Pad 5 8-inch variants carry respective price tags of Rs. 15,499 (~$223) and Rs. 17,499 (~$252). These tablets will be hitting the Indian markets in July in Glacial Blue color. The Honor Pad 5 will be exclusively available through Flipkart.
Xiaomi‘s custom MIUI ROM has an update cycle different from Android’s and the company is always working to push out updates bringing new features, irrespective of the Android version. With a limited number of models, the MIUI team has been able to deliver but the task becomes extremely complicated when the number of Xiaomi phones becomes many. Xiaomi’s product cycle changed with the launch of the independent Redmi series. The new series now releases affordable products irrespective of the Mi series and recently, it even released a flagship model.EDITOR’S PICK: Xiaomi Mi Band 4 likely to use Huami’s RISC-V based Huangshan No.1 Chip
Usually, the development of a new MIUI version go from closed beta to open beta and then the stable version makes it out to users. During the beta program, feedback from users plays an important role in the entire development. Xiaomi is now trying to streamline the development cycle by focusing on beta ROMs for only new smartphones. Also, the company plans to take off budget phones out of the beta program, it hinted recently.
The company said in a statement that the new development pattern will take effect from July 5 and will now be limiting MIUI betas to smartphones which are less than a year old. Smartphones that turn a year old will automatically be withdrawn from beta testing and will thereupon only receive updates to the stable version of MIUI. This decision will not impact the development of stable versions of MIUI for Xiaomi and Redmi devices.
Apart from this, Xiaomi has also decided upon suspending MIUI betas for entry-level Redmi smartphones. The company did not reveal the models that will be affected by the development but we expect the recently launched Redmi 7 and 7A to be part of it since they are budget models. Despite this change of pattern, the Chinese tech giant is offering an assurance that the stable updates for the entry-level smartphones will not be affected. Although this new policy is for the MIUI beta program for the MIUI China ROM, we expect the same policy to apply to the global ROM as well.
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