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Poco Launcher 2.0 beta rolls out, has a ton of nifty features

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Airyl Jaszly
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The beta version of Poco Launcher has received an important update today, so much so that the MIUI development team calls it 2.0. It adds some features and brings several updates. On top of all the adjustments, it brings in an even cleaner look with semi transparent backgrounds and a few ironed out graphics. Let’s take a closer look.

The changes are mostly about polishing the design and making the experience smoother with the app drawer. Now it can have a semi-transparent background, so you can see your wallpaper even under the white/black/gray layer. The transparency is customizable – that way you can have your precious main image and Dark Mode at the same time.

Xiaomi has also demonstrated the launcher’s flexible app management options. Now you can create your own custom groups and add and remove apps from them easily, to ensure you don’t have to waste any time finding what you need. Things are much more streamlined than before, and things were already pretty decent before this.

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Outside of that, performance has been significantly improved, so much so that POCO Launcher is now much more responsive and fluid. There are also numerous adjustments to the interface and settings screen, while some annoying bugs have been fixed. It isn’t clear when the stable version of launcher will be out, as the tweet only talked about the beta version.

You are unfortunately out of luck if you wish to get enrolled in the Beta Programme as it is already full. If more slots open in the future however, you can visit this page, sign up for the program and download Poco Launcher 2.0 from the Play Store.

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Huawei may opt to use Sailfish OS fork in the future

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Airyl Jaszly
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The clock is ticking for Huawei and in less than two months, it will officially be blocked from installing Google’s software on future devices. Not unless Google and Huawei are able to convince the US government otherwise, of course. With the stakes that high, Huawei was repeatedly been reported to be preparing a Plan B operating system for its future phones.

While the ARK OS that has been mentioned in the past may still be based on Android, a new report suggests that Huawei is also looking into using a Russian-made version of Jolla’s Sailfish OS. Aurora OS is a Russian-made mobile operating system based on the open-source Sailfish OS Linux distribution developed by Finnish company Jolla.

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Sailfish isn’t the most popular mobile operating system out there; in fact, it doesn’t show up on the radar of Android versus iOS. However, its focus on privacy and security has won over many users. Based on Nokia’s and Intel’s aborted MeeGo OS, Sailfish uses an almost completely different software stack. To date, very few commercially available phones have shipped with Sailfish OS.

Huawei is allegedly already testing Aurora on a few of its devices. Switching to a non-Android OS would be a risky move, though, considering how important app support is for the average consumer. That’s why we’re seeing Huawei reach out to app developers to publish on its AppGallery app store, and why the company is exploring Aptoide as a Play Store alternative. Completely foregoing Android is likely a last resort for the company.

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Pre-Order One Netbook One Mix 3S Yoga Pocket Laptop for a Lowered Price from GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel
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Touted as an upgraded One Mix 3, the One Netbook One Mix 3S Yoga Pocket laptop boasts an impressive array of features.

There are two models of the One Mix 3S Yoga which include one that comes with an original stylus pen and the other that come without it. Much to the delight of those looking for an inexpensive pocket laptop, the aforesaid models have gone up for pre-order bearing lowered price tags on GeekBuying.

Moreover, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout. So, without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

One Netbook One Mix 3S Yoga Pocket Laptop

The highly portable One Mix 3S Yoga proves to be an ideal assistant in your pocket. Weighing in at just about 0.65kg, this pocket laptop is a great choice for business trips, given that it offers superior performance, coupled with reliable durability.

The One Netbook One Mix 3S Yoga Pocket laptop would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now pre-order it for a reduced price of just $899.99 from GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $1203.99.

An absolute steal at this price, the One Netbook One Mix 3S Yoga Pocket laptop packs a powerful Intel Core M3-8100Y, Dual Core,3.4GHz Max processor, along with Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU, under the hood. It ships with 16GB of RAM and offers 512GB SSD storage capacity.

The device comes with a fingerprint recognition sensor, which is embedded directly into the user interface. The laptop runs Microsoft Windows 10 OS and is backed by a large 8600mAh battery so that you can use it all day and night on just a single charge.

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One Netbook One Mix 3S Yoga Pocket Laptop (with Original Stylus Pen)

Designed to offer precise drawing experience, this model comes with a Stylus Pen which has 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity. This surface pen can be used to effortlessly sketch, write and erase without any sort of lag between the pen tip and your line.

The aforesaid model usually carries a steep $1159.99 price tag, but GeekBuying users can get their hands on it for a reduced price of just $929.99. As if that weren’t enough, you can extend this noteworthy discount by applying coupon code 3ZFZYWCR.

The above-mentioned coupon helps you get an extra $100 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the One Netbook One Mix 3S Yoga Pocket Laptop further down to just $919.99 before placing your order.

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Win Amazing Products By Joining the $0.01 Snatch Event on Banggood

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Vinay Patel
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Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood has launched the ‘Once Cent Snatch.’ In order to play, all you need to do is to place your order, invite friends, and grow your group.

 

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On the product details page, click purchase to enter the order payment page. Once the payment process is completed, simply follow the prompts to invite a friend to join your team. Your friends need to join the team by opening the app using the link you shared to complete the order payment.

In order to be eligible for the lucky draw before the countdown comes to an end, it is imperative for you to ensure enough of your friends have joined your team. The winning results will be unveiled with an hour after the event wraps up.

While Banggood ships the orders of the winning team, those who did not win or were unable to complete a team get a refund in their BGpay account. Note that points used are non-refundable if you have used point payment.

There are various other important things you need to bear in mind before participating in this $0.01 snatch. You need the app in order to create as well as join a team. You cannot open or join more than one group.

Given that the stock of products is limited, there is a possibility that you might not be able to purchase due to insufficient stock. In the case that happens, Banggood will refund your order under the BGpay account.

It is also worth noting that winners will be selected from all completed teams. Only one member will be chosen randomly from selected teams, while the rest of the team members will not receive anything.

For the sake of an instance, a snatch round kicks off at 9:00 and comes to an end at 10:00, and there are a hundred prizes for this round with 1000 completed teams, only 100 participants will be selected as winners. A hundred teams will be selected randomly with one member from each team selected to win.

The Doogee Mix 2, Xiaomi Mi Note 3, Umidigi One Pro, the Xiaomi Redmi 6A smartphones, and the Zeblaze Thor 5, LEMFO LEM X smartwatches are currently up for snatch on the event page. You can click here to visit the promotion page and participate in the One Cent Snatch and win amazing products.

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Realme C2 entry-level smartphone now available via offline stores in India

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Jeet
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In April this year, Realme launched its second entry-level smartphone in the Indian market — Realme C2, which is the successor of the Realme C1 launched last year. The smartphone sports an impressive smudge-free diamond-cut design and some interesting specifications.

Till now, the smartphone was available for purchase in India through online stores. However, from today onwards, i.e. from 15th June, the Realme C2 will also be available for purchase through offline stores across the country.

Realme C2

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It’s noteworthy that only two variants will go on sale through offline channel — 2 GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage. The 2GB RAM with 16GB internal storage model will be available from July. The phone’s pricing starts at Rs. 5,999 (approximately $86) and goes up to Rs. 7,999 (approximately $114).

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.1-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with a dewdrop notch, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and a screen-to-body ratio of nearly 90 percent. It is powered by the 12nm MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core processor.

The phone comes with a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras and AI enabled front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The smartphone lacks a fingerprint scanner, but it comes equipped with an AI facial unlock feature. It runs ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie OS and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery.

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Xiaomi Mi 9T is all set to debut in the Asian market on June 20

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Jeet
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Xiaomi recently launched the Mi 9T smartphone in Europe and now the device is all set to debut in the Asian market. Xiaomi Malaysia has confirmed that the Mi 9T will be launched in the country on 20th June.

The company has scheduled a launch event in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, which will be open to fans as well. With this, Malaysia will become the fourth market after France, Italy, and Spain to get the Mi 9T phone.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Malaysia Launch

Soon after the Malaysian launch, we expect the smartphone to be available in other Asian countries as well. However, in India, the smartphone is set to get launched next month with their original names — Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro.

The company was expected to launch the Mi 9T Pro smartphone — a re-branded model of the Redmi K20 Pro. However, the launch didn’t happen as it was speculated. There’s a possibility that the company could unveil the Mi 9T Pro at the Malaysia launch event.

For the initiated, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is the re-branded version of the Redmi K20 smartphone launched last month in China. As for the pricing, the Mi 9T starts at €299 (original price is €329) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB version and €369 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB version.

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The Xoaomi Mi 9T is the company’s first smartphone to feature a pop-up selfie camera. It comes with a 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC.

The pop-up selfie camera is a 16MP sensor while the back panel houses a triple camera setup which includes a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a 13MP ultra-wide angle camera. The camera app has a bunch of modes including night mode and 960fps slow-motion recording.

The smartphone runs Xiaomi’s own MIUI 10, which is based on Android Pie operating system, along with features such as Game Turbo. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery which comes with support for 18W fast charging technology.

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Check out the official Xiaomi Mi 9T Unboxing Video

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi officially took the wraps off the premium Mi 9T alongside the Mi Smart Band 4 and a couple of other products in Europe a few days back. The device is scheduled to go on sale on Monday next week. Xiaomi Mi 9T has been a regular in leaks and was strongly touted to be a rebadged Redmi K20. Is that true or false? What better way to find out if the two are the same devices than an official unboxing video by Xiaomi.Xiaomi Mi 9T

The official unboxing video posted on Xiaomi’s YouTube channel gives us a clear view of the features that come with the phone as well as what lies inside the box. Indeed, there is no doubt that the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T are similar in design.

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The packaging box contains a free protective case as with all Xiaomi mid-range and flagship models. This is not the usual rubber case but is made of hardened plastic. The packaging box also contains the usual user manuals, an 18W charger and USB Type-C cable as well as a SIM tray ejector.

The video also highlights the features of the phone such as the on-screen fingerprint sensor and the 20MP pop-up selfie cam. There is also a 4,000 mAh battery which Xiaomi claims can last up to two days of usage. At the rear, there is a triple camera setup. We wait to see the camera samples captured using the rear shooters.

The Mi 9T will come in Black, Blue and Red colours with the Blue and Red having a gradient finish but the black has a carbon fibre finish. As stated, the device will go on sale next Monday, June 17. As for the prices,  the 6+64GB version starts at €329 ($370) while the 6+128GB variant goes for €369 ($415). Check out the unboxing video from below.

 

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Xiaomi launches the WSKEN X1 Pro data cable with detachable magnetic Micro and USB-C heads

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Jed John Ikoba
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Since the advent of smartphones, most phones are usually launched with a micro USB charging port especially budget and mid-range models. But lately, we have seen a shift to the use of the USB Type-C interface on mid-range and flagship models as well as on tablets and even laptops. There often exist scenarios where an individual have multiple gadgets with both interfaces. It then becomes a challenge if one of the charging cables is left behind. That is where the WSKEN X1 Pro data cable just launched by Xiaomi comes in.WSKEN X1 Pro data cable

Although there is a USB 2.0 to Type C female-male connector, the WSKEN X1 Pro data cable brings simplicity to the entire package with a magnetic detachable connection. The cable has two heads, a Micro-USB and Type-C head. he heads can be left o the phone and when a connection is needed, it easily gets magnetized and starts charging the phone.WSKEN X1 Pro data cable

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The design ensures the USB interface is not attached and detached from the phone too frequently, thus protecting the USB port from damage. It also makes one-handed operation easy especially when there is a need to charge the phone while on the wheels. Also, when the wire is detached from the USB head, the chip is automatically powered off to prevent short-circuiting. Xiaomi WSKEN X1 Pro data cable

The cable comes in two lengths – one is 1.2-meter long and costs 49 yuan (~$8) while the 2-meter cable is priced at 59 yuan (~$8). The cable has a braided design and is made of flame retardant material that is resistant to heat. The high quality, oxygen-free, high-purity copper core is selected for good electrical conductivity. The wire is made of high-quality nylon, with higher toughness and high-density weaving process.WSKEN X1 Pro data cable

In addition, the terminal head is made of zinc alloy shell, and the surface of the shell is treated with high-density metal paint to make the handle feel comfortable and delicate. There is an indicator light which is turned on when the cable is connected to a power source.

 

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A new Samsung Galaxy Tab A powered by Snapdragon 429 in the works

By
Jed John Ikoba
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The emergence of phablet-sized smartphones has ensured that the demand for tablets globally continued to decline. That has not stopped a few OEMs from releasing a couple of them. Samsung has kept faith with its tablet division, churning out a new model once in a while. The tech giant unveiled the entertainment-focused Galaxy Tab S5e during the MWC 2019. Later on in March, the company released a more affordable Galaxy Tab A 8-inch with S-Pen support. Samsung seems to be planning the release of an even cheaper model crammed with entry-level specifications.

The Galaxy Tab will come with an 8-inch display with wide bezels and running Android 9.0 Pie. The tablet is yet to go official but has been listed on a couple of platforms, revealing the “Galaxy Tab A” moniker. One of such listing is the Bluetooth SIG certification the Galaxy Tab A (2019) received recently. The inventory shows the device will have five models. The difference is mainly on the presence of WiFi and LTE. Four of the models with numbers SM-T295, SM-T295C, SM-T295N, and SM-T297 come with LTE support while the fifth model with number SM-T290 is a Wi-Fi-only model. These four different LTE models are most likely to correspond to different regions. Also revealed, is the presence of Bluetooth 4.2 support.

The Galaxy Tab A (2019) with model number SM-T295 also made an appearance on Wi-Fi Alliance where it received certification. The device is expected to be equipped with dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi. The listing also confirmed the tablet will run on Android 9.0 Pie.

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In addition, the SM-T295 model was also verified by Google as an Android Enterprise Recommended device. Once again, it got confirmed as running Android Pie out of the box. Other specs confirmed by the listing include an 8-inch display, 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. The tablet won’t have a fingerprint scanner or NFC.

The Galaxy Tab A (2019) was also spotted on the Google Play Console, revealing a few key details. One of the details is that the device will be powered by a Snapdragon 429 mobile platform featuring four Cortex A53 cores clocked at up to 2.0GHz. The listing also shows the 8-inch display will have a resolution of 800×1280. Since this is an entry-level device, there won’t be S-Pen support.

We expect the tablet to be launch any moment from now.

 

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Huawei Mate X appears for sale on Taobao

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Airyl Jaszly
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Huawei’s Mate X allegedly scheduled to release sometime within this month, but somebody got a bit impatient. A listing for the Huawei Mate X went up on Taobao Mall earlier today for the price of 24999 yuan ($3610). Quite a bit more than the already staggering standard price of $2600. We have no idea how legitimate this listing is, though we doubt it’s real.

The Huawei Mate X was recently listed on the company’s official online store which indicated that it may go on sale in China soon. When the company had announced its 5G roadmap at the Huawei Global Analyst Conference in April, it had stated that the Mate X will be debuting in China in June.

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Yesterday, the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G edition was spotted on the database of the 3C authority of China. It indicated that it may release in the Chinese market soon. After that, the Huawei Mate X TAH-AN00 also gained approval from the 3C body. All this points towards the Chinese firm launching the 5G enabled Mate X foldable phone in China fairly soon.

The Huawei Mate X comes with folded cover display of 6.6 inches. The AMOLED screen offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution of 1148 x 2480 pixels. When unfolded, the Mate X gives access to an 8-inch outer OLED display that supports a resolution of 2200 x 2480 pixels. It comes running Android Pie with EmUI out of the box, but that could change soon.

Huawei Mate X

The Kirin 980 chipset of the Mate X is paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. You also get an extra microSD card slot, which is nice. The Leica engineered quad camera setup features a 40MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MPtelephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture, a 16MP ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture and a ToF 3D camera. The Mate X comes with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. Its packed with 4,500mAh battery that supports 55W rapid charging through USB-C.

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro rumored to come with 90Hz display, concept renders show quad rear cameras

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Habeeb Onawole
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Huawei’s Mate 30 Pro may come with one of the outstanding features of the OnePlus 7 Pro. Unconfirmed reports say the next Mate series flagship will also have a 90Hz AMOLED display.

While the OnePlus 7 Pro is definitely not the first phone with a 90Hz display or even the phone with the highest refresh rate, the popularity of OnePlus phones has brought attention to the feature. In the world of mobile phones where you innovate and or copy, or you die, it is not surprising if Huawei also wants to launch a phone with a high refresh rate. However, there is no evidence to back up this info, so we advise you take it with a pinch of salt.

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In other news, concept renders of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has also surfaced online. The design made by Phone Industry (@PhoneIndustry_) can best be described as a mix between the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and the Mate 20 Pro with a few modifications.

The display stretches to the top and has a pill-shaped punch hole for dual front-facing cameras. However, the cameras are on the top left corner of the display. On the back, the phone has a rectangular camera module thanks to the addition of an extra sensor for a quad-camera setup.

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The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is shown in Red with a semi-frosted back, in Classic Blue with gradient design, Gold White, Chrome White, Classic Red, and Classic Black. As we said, these are concept renders, so the real device may look nothing like this.

The Mate 30 Pro is said to come with a Kirin 985 processor, Barong 5000 5G modem, 5x optical zoom, and 50x digital zoom. It is also expected to have a 4200mAh battery with support for 55W SuperCharge.

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Xiaomi Android Q beta testing roadmap for 11 Xiaomi phones confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In May, Google had introduced the Android Q OS through its I/O 2019 conference. At that time, the search engine giant had added two Xiaomi phones such as Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G phones to Android Q beta testing program. Later on, the Redmi K20 Pro was also included in the Android Q beta program. Today, the Chinese firm has confirmed the roadmap of Android Q beta testing schedule for as many as 11 smartphones through its MIUI forum.

Xiaomi will begin with the beta testing of Android Q update for 9 smartphones like Xiaomi Mi 9, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 8, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 and Redmi K20 in the last quarter of this year. In the first quarter, the Chinese firm will carry out the Android Q beta testing for Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphones.

Xiaomi Android Q beta testing

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As far as Android Q update for other Xiaomi devices, it will be rolled out after the best testing is successfully completed and all the bugs are ironed out. Probably, the stable version of Android Q update for the first 9 Xiaomi phones mentioned above could be made available in first or second quarter of 2020. The Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro may receive the stable version of Android Q probably in the second quarter of 2020. Xiaomi is expected to launch the MIUI 11 update in the next months. Hopefully, the company may tag along MIUI 11 update along with Android Q update for its aforementioned smartphones.

android q

Google is expected to introduce the final version of Android Q in August. The new OS will be first made available to Google’s Pixel devices and phones that are enrolled in the beta program such as Asus ZenFone 5z, Essential PH-1, Nokia 8.1, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, LG G8 ThinQ, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OPPO Reno, Realme 3 Pro, Redmi K20 Por, Sony Xperia XZ3, Techno Spark 3 Pro, Vivo X27, Vivo NEX S, Vivo NEX A, Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G.

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Apple iPhone XI and iPhone XI Max cases are now in stock for shipping

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Jeet
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Apple is going to launch its next-generation iPhone, which is likely to be named iPhone XI and iPhone XI Max, in September. Now, ahead of the launch of these upcoming smartphones, their cases are up for sale.

Online retailer Giztop has listed two cases — one for each of the upcoming iPhone model. The cases, named Zeaplus Shield Protective Case For iPhone XI (2019) and Zeaplus Shield Protective Case For iPhone XI Max (2019), are listed for $7.99.

Apple iPhone XI 2019 Case

The cover for the devices listed online shows a square cutout in the top-left corner at the back panel and power button as well as volume rocker on the left side. At the bottom, there’s a cutout for charging connector.

Also, the case cover confirms that the smartphone will come with a square module on the top-left corner that will house the multiple camera sensors as well as the LED flash. As expected, both smartphones will come with the same design.

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Since the current-generation iPhone already has a dual camera setup, the company is planning to add yet another camera sensor in the setup and thus, the square-shaped camera housing design will be adopted for housing three camera sensors.

Just like the predecessor model, the Apple iPhone XI is expected to come equipped with a 5.8-inch display. It is speculated that the iPhone XI and the other upcoming iPhones will be coming with a slightly reduced notch and bezels and could also have complex sensors required Face ID.

Expected to get launched in September, both the smartphones may feature similar technical specifications, but the iPhone XI Max will be arriving with a larger display and a bigger battery.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds the Momoda Smart AI Full Body Massage Chair priced at 6599 yuan ($953)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has continued to expand its MIJIA lineup even as it strives to ship more smartphones. The company has launched its 356th product under the crowdfunding platform. The product is the Momoda Smart AI Full Body Massage Chair with a hefty price tag of 6599 yuan ($953). The product is expected to start shipping on July 27.

This is the second version of this product from the same company. We recall that in October 2017 Xiaomi had crowdfunded its first massage chair dubbed Momoda Smart Massage Chair but slightly different design and priced at 3999 yuan (approximately $602 as at then). Although the first-gen version came with MIJIA app support, it was lacking artificial intelligence (AI) which you can get on this model.

The Momoda Smart AI Full Body Massage Chair supports AI smart control with access to the XiaoAI voice assistant. With the voice prompt, the massage chair can be turned on. The chair also offers two types of zero-gravity mode, graphene waist back hot compress, foot roller scraping.Momoda AI Full Body Massage Chair

The Momoda AI Full Body Massage Chair comes with a design that is different from the traditional massage chair design style. This massage chair adopts space capsule-styled minimalist design. When the chair is reclined, it looks like an astronaut in a space capsule.

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The chair comes in one piece and doesn’t need any installation, just plug and play. The device comes with a leather finish that looks like flowing water. The back of the massage chair comes with a roller for easy movement around the house.

The massage chair adopts S+L type 3D movement guide rail. The back S-shaped rail fits the body curve. The waist-hip L-shaped guide rail expands the massage area. The total length of the guide rail is 125cm, covering a large area. The user can monitor his or her shoulder position according to your body shape through smart shoulder detection technology. You can also find your exclusive massage itinerary.

The Momoda AI Smart Massage Chair also comes with airbags which wrap around the shoulders, arms, legs and feet. The whole body airbag “fills and releases” the circular pressure, gently pats and kneads your body like a wave, effectively relieving pressure and eliminates fatigue. The massage chair also uses graphene heating technology, with a dedicated button to activate the heating. It takes just about 10 seconds for you to feel the constant temperature on your waist and back.

 

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blurams Dome Pro Camera Review: Budget And Useful

By
Cheky Zhu
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In these two years, with the development of internet, there are many people would like to set a camera at home, which wants to take a look at their pets or kids anywhere through smartphone. Days ago, I got the blurams Dome Pro camera. Let’s check it out!

Unboxing:

The camera ships with a charger, USB cable, a screw accessory pack, a mounting base and a manual.

In terms of the design, the blurams Dome Pro is made of quality plastic. Overall, the home camera is round and small, which is easy for you to take it to install on the ceiling. Actually, I love the design, the Dome Pro has good texture and good touch feeling.

Look at the black ball which can be adjusted automatically and manually, it comes with a sensor, lens, microphone and TF card slot. The indicator light under the logo of ‘blurams’ will show the home camera’s status.

At the back side, there is a vent and a speaker. A reset button and an USB interface are set on the foundation.

The blurams Dome Pro home camera is easy to install. Before place the Dome Pro on the wall, make sure you have downloaded the application and added the camera in the app. After making all the preparations, you can follow the steps to install the camera. Choose the location where you exactly want to put the camera. Place the mounting tab on the wall and drill through it to make holes for making first. Aligning this IP camera with the mounting tab. Place the camera over the fastened mounting tab and rotate it until it’s locked and secured.

You can live view the videos on the APP after doing the installation. Also, you can choose the setting options such as voice command, two-way audio, snapshot and video recording.

What’s more, the setting can be changed through the APP, such as night vision, device name, device switch, device microphone and so on.

 

The image quality reaches 1080P, which can watch and record more details than before. Turns on the night vision automatically in low light, the image still shows clearly even in the dark.

The Dome Pro supports two-way audio. If you are on a business trip, you can turns on the two-way audio to chat to your families.

Conclusion:

After several days of using the blurams Dome Pro, I have no complains about this. The home camera exceeds my expectation because of the small size and neat design. The features of the camera are useful, and the home camera performs well.

If you want to get the blurams Dome Pro Home Camera, you can click the Amazon link. Also, you can use the coupon code DOMEPROAI to get 20% off from June 13th to June 23th.

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom’s new Mist Pink color variant goes on sale next week in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom was announced along with OPPO Reno smartphone on April 10. The Reno 10x Zoom has been available for purchase in two color options such as Fog Sea Green and Extreme Night Black in China. OPPO has now listed a new color variant for the Reno 10x Zoom smartphone. The listing reveals that the Mist Pink color variant will be available for purchase starting from next week.

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Mist_Pink

Currently, the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom is now available on pre-orders in China. The shipments of the pre-ordered units will start from June 18. The Mist Pink model is available in two models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage at 3,999 Yuan (~$578) and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 4,799 Yuan (~$693).

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OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Specifications

The Reno 10x Zoom has a notch-less AMOLED display of 6.6-inches. It produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display of the phone is protected by Gorilla Glass 6. The smartphone is equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The ColorOS 6 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device.

The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powers the Reno 10x Zoom. The rear shell of the phone is fitted with a triple camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor with OIS, a periscope 13-megpaixel telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and OIS and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. The top edge of the smartphone is fitted with a pop-up camera module. It contains a 16-megapixel selfie camera and an LED flash.

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Mist Pink_

The Reno 10x Zoom is fueled by a 4,065mAh battery. It carries support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology through USB-C. A microSD card slot is available on the phone for additional storage. The handset lacks support for 3.5mm audio jack. The smartphone features support for dual-band GPS technology among other connectivity features.

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[UPDATED] Huawei Nova 5 Pro color variants appear on JD; Promotional video released

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A JD listing of the upcoming Huawei Nova 5 Pro. It contains image of all the four color variants of the smartphone along with its two storage models. Also, Huawei has released a new teaser video for the upcoming Nova 5 series of smartphones. The video stars Jackson Yee from popular Chinese boy band named TFBoys. The video showcases that the Nova 5 series is aimed towards the youth. At the end of the video, Yee can be seen holding the black and green variants of the Nova 5 Pro smartphone.

Huawei Nova 5 Pro JD listing

Huawei Nova 5 Pro JD

The JD listing reveals that the Huawei Nova 5 Pro will be available in four colors like Dilemma Forest (Green), Midsummer Purple, Bright Black and Coral Orange. The back panel of the phone has four cameras and LED flash. The front panel of the Nova 5 Pro is fitted with a waterdrop-style notch display. It seems to be equipped with a tall aspect ratio. The lack of rear-facing fingerprint sensor suggests that it could be equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner. However, there is a possibility that it could be featuring a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

UPDATE: The Nova 5 Pro JD listing has been updated. It is now allowing customers in China to pre-book the phone by paying a safe deposit. The smartphone will be releasing on June 21 and its first sale will be carried out on June 28. The configurations of the quad camera setup of the phone is mentioned at the bottom left of the image. It features a 48-megapixel main sensor, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel ToF (Time of Flight) lens.

Huawei Nova 5 Pro camera configurations

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Huawei Nova 5 Pro Promotional Video

Only the rear side of the Nova 5 Pro is visible in the promotional video. The smartphone features a separately placed camera sensor alongside the three vertically arranged camera lenses. It does not feature a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It appears like the handset showcased in the promo video is the Nova 5 Pro.

Rumors are rife that the Huawei Nova 5 Pro is equipped with a 6.39-inch full HD+ AMOLED display. It will be fueled by Kirin 980 chipset. For shooting selfies, it may feature a 25-megapixel front camera. The quad camera setup on its rear could be featuring a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor and a ToF (Time of Flight) lens. It could be featuring a 3,500mAh battery that will carry support for 40W SuperCharge fast charging technology.

The Huawei Nova 5 Pro is expected to go official with Nova 5 and Nova 5i smartphones on June 21.

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Buy Chuwi Hi Pad (CWI520) Tablet for Just $115.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel
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If you’ve restlessly been looking for an inexpensive notebook that doesn’t disappoint in terms of performance, you might want to give the Chuwi Hi Pad (CWI520) Tablet a test drive.

Equipped with a 10.1-inch display (1920 x 1200 pixels WUXGA resolution), the CHUWI Hi Pad (CWI520) tablet packs a powerful MT6797X ( X27 ) Deca Core processor, under the hood. Moreover, it comes with an equally competent ARM Mali-T880 MP4 GPU for enhanced viewing and game playing experience.

Aside from that, the Chuwi Hi Pad (CWI520) tablet ships with 3GB of high-bandwidth RAM and offers a hearty 32GB of SSD storage capacity for you to save your favorite pictures, videos, music, and other multimedia content. On the photography front, it houses a 5.0MP front camera and a 5.0MP rear-mounted camera.

While you’d expect a feature rich tablet to cost a bomb, the Hi Pad (CWI520) would normally set you back just $207.25 on both online as well as offline stores. If you aren’t willing to shell out that kind of money on a tablet, Gearbest’s got your back.

The Chinese online store is currently doling out a noteworthy 23 percent off on the Hi Pad (CWI520) tablet. As a result, you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $159.99. On top of that, you can use coupon code GBDCHIPAD6 to get an extra $44 off at checkout.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Chuwi Hipad (CWI520) tablet further down to just $115.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before placing your order.  On top of that, those spending over $20, can get $10 off and an add-on item for just $0.01.

You can follow this link to check out the full specifications of the Chuwi Hipad (CWI520) and take advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the tablet. With just 194 pieces remaining, the promo ends in four days.

Buy Chuwi Hi Pad (CWI520) Tablet, Coupon Code GBDCHIPAD6

Buy Xiaomi Redmi AirDots Wireless Earbuds for Just $20.89 from Giztop [Coupon]

By
Vinay Patel
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Xiaomi made the long-awaited wireless Bluetooth earbuds dubbed the Redmi AirDots available for the Chinese market recently. The company had introduced the Mi AirDots Youth Edition wireless Bluetooth earbuds in its home market not too long ago.

Much to the delight of music lovers that have been waiting with bated breath to get their hands on the Redmi AirDots without spending a lot of money, these coveted wireless earbuds from Xiaomi are now available at a dropped price on Giztop. There’s more for you to cheer about.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, Giztop users can grab an extra 5 percent off simply by applying a coupon code during the checkout process. We will divulge more details about the coupon in just a bit.

The Xiaomi Redmi AirDots Wireless Earbuds would normally set you back $24.99, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $21.99 from Giztop. On top of that, you can use coupon code GTNWS5 for an extra $1.10 off.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Xiaomi Redmi AirDots Wireless Earbuds to just $20.89. Launched alongside Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Redmi 7 smartphones in China, the Redmi AirDots is quite a steal at this price.

These truly wireless headphones come with a built-in Realtek 8763 chip and it adopts Bluetooth 5.0 for faster and uninterrupted connectivity. Moreover, it uses TWS (true wireless stereo) technology for accurate distribution of audio in both earbuds for a truly wireless experience.

Offering a tangle-free experience, the Mi AirDots has a charging box that you can use for storing and charging the set wirelessly. Furthermore, the Mi AirDots has 7.2mm audio drivers that produce high-quality stereo audio, coupled with deep bass.

Lighter than a coin, each earphone weighs in at just 4.1g. It sports a round body that comfortably fits inside your ear for a longer duration. The Redmi AirDots is backed by a 300mAh charging dock that delivers an impressive 12 hours of power.

you need to do is to the headphones in the case in order to charge them without using an external charging source. The earphones provide four hours of playback time on stereo mode and five hours of usage in the mono mode on a single charge.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Redmi AirDots Wireless Earbuds and grab the discount, which will be available for a limited period of time.

Buy Xiaomi Redmi AirDots Wireless Earbuds, Coupon Code GTNWS5

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G confirmed to launch in China next month

By
Jeet
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Last month, ZTE launched its flagship smartphone — ZTE Axon 10 Pro and now the company has confirmed that the 5G variant of the phone, named Axon 10 Pro 5G, will be launched in China next month.

With the launch, China will be the second country where the Axon 10 Pro 5G will be available for purchase. Last month, the China-based company had launched the smartphone in Finland.

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G China Launch

If everything goes as planned, then the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G will be the first commercially available 5G smartphone in the Chinese market. Along with the support for next-gen network connectivity, the phone comes with some top-of-the-line specs and features.

The smartphone, which is IP68 certified to ensure that it’s dust-proof and waterproof, comes equipped with a 6.47-inch AMOLED display having a waterdrop notch, Full HD+ screen resolution as well as an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powers the device and for 5G connectivity, the SD855 chip is paired with the Snapdragon X50 5G modem. It comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

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On the back side, the phone has a triple camera setup that includes an OIS enabled 48-megapixel main sensor, an ultra-wide 20-megapixel lens and an OIS assisted 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom capabilities. The front notch houses a 20-megapixel selfie camera.

In the software department, the smartphone comes running MiFavor 9.1 user interface based Android 9.0 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that comes with wireless charging support as well as support for Quick Charge 4+.

As for the pricing, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G will cost 3,199 Yuan (approximately $462) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model and will go up to 4,199 Yuan (approximately $606) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. The smartphone will be available for purchase through online retailers in China such as JD.com and telecom providers China Telecom and China Netcom.

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